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IN THIS ISSUE 10 how to bank like a local 14 Lolapalooza 20 Holiday Gift guide 28 chamber news 30 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 30 BABY & PET OF THE MONTH 33 classifieds 35 dining adventures

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Hollywood toy drives benefit the community For her son Jake’s first birthday, Candace Sheitelman asked friends and family to bring a toy for a child at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital rather than a present for Jake. What started out as a simple request four years ago has now catapulted to one of the largest toy donations the hospital receives annually. Last year, Team Up for Toys collected 761 toys solely from word of mouth, and this year, Sheitelman hopes to collect at least 1,000 toys for the children at Joe DiMaggio’s. “This project has been so awesome,” said Sheitelman, who owns her own marketing business and organizes the Team Up for Toys drive in her free time. “I don’t think I ever really thought it would be this big.” In addition to collecting new, unwrapped toys, Team Up for Toys expanded its efforts this year to include cash donations and sponsorships to support programs and purchase muchneeded equipment and supplies for Joe DiMaggio’s Child Life Department. This area of the hospital provides emotional and developmental support to children and their families to help minimize stress and anxiety during their healthcare experience, according to the hospital’s website. Child Life works with physicians, nurses, social workers, dietitians and others to provide a full What started out as a simple request four years ago has now catapulted to one of the largest toy donations continuum of care for pediatric patients, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital receives annually. from interactive activities and craft can only do so much with their funds, projects to operating a closed-circuit so they depend on donations from the television station with age-appropriate Ocean Inn hosts annual community to get kids things like gifts.” programming. toy drive and holiday party Over the years, the drive has raised Sheitelman said the donations thousands of dollars in donations, with collected in the Team Up for Toys drive Ocean Inn owners Emilio Benitez $1,400 raised last year alone. Rivelli are given to patients during the holiday and Scott Rivelli will host their fourth said the night is a fun, wholesome event season, for birthdays and other special annual Holiday Toy Drive on Friday, for the community, and he encourages occasions. Dec. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. the public to attend. Local restaurants, She said they have already received The night will include such as Sushi Blues and Char-Hut, $3,000 in cash donations as well as toy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, holidaywill contribute food and drinks, and donations from Walmart and Hasbro. themed drinks and live entertainment, Rivelli said other restaurants are invited There will also be a Girls’ Night Out and all toy or cash donations will benefit to participate as well. Students from event on Dec. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the ChildNet, a not-for-profit organization South Broward High School are also Hair Cut Hangout, located at 118 S. 20th that protects abused, abandoned and getting involved and promoting the Ave., to benefit the toy drive. Anyone neglected children and helps place them event. Students Shanice Perez and Paulo can attend for the cost of one unwrapped with temporary and permanent families. Alvarado helped create a flier in their toy. The annual toy drive started when Multimedia Design Technology Program “I think that people want to do good, Benitez, a ChildNet worker, heard about to raise awareness about the event. and if you give them a chance to do it, two young children getting ripped from “The night is all about coming out they’re going to respond,” Sheitelman their home on Christmas Eve because and having a good time, meeting your said. “The satisfaction of seeing people of domestic violence and placed in the neighbors and supporting a good cause,” motivated to act motivates me to do this. care of ChildNet. Because they would Rivelli said. And the important thing to remember is wake up on Christmas morning without For more information, call 954-923that when a lot of people do a little bit, presents, Benitez donated gifts to the 0313. Anyone not able to attend the big things happen.” children. event can drop off donations anytime at For more information or to donate, “The predicament these kids are in is the Ocean Inn, located at 3405 N. Ocean visit www.teamupfortoys.com or contact not their faults,” Rivelli said. “ChildNet Drive. candace@fredmarketing.com.

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David W. Singer & Associates, P.A. Toy Drive David W. Singer & Associates, P.A. will accept toy donations through Dec. 10 at their office, located at 1011 S. Federal Highway, to benefit Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. For more information, call 954-9201571.

The Liberia Economic and Social Development Used Bike Drive The Liberia Economic and Social Development is seeking used toys and bikes for disadvantaged children in Hollywood. They will accept bicycles with flat tires. Call 954-394-0998 for pickup.

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School Resource Officer Program teaches students the importance of safe driving Department report. In addition, the School Resource Officer Program uses seven sworn uniformed police officers whose sole duty assignments are confined to their designated schools, nearby elementary schools and their adjacent grounds. These officers work in conjunction with the central school administration, the individual school principals and school staffs, the report stated. “If we can reach out and the officers can affect a young person’s decision making in regards to things like drinking and driving and gang violence before they get to the level where they’re confronted with it then hopefully we can help them make the right decisions when it comes up,” said Lieutenant Manny Marino of the Public Affairs Unit of the HPD. “This program is really educational, especially at the younger ages.” The School Resource Officers also partner with other organizations committed to educating youth about the dangers of drinking and driving and reckless driving – organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.) – and officers from the

In 2009 the City of Hollywood had 5,882 traffic crashes, nine of which were fatal, and Hollywood Police Department officers made 175 DUI arrests and issued 29,910 traffic citations. In an attempt to help combat these statistics, the Hollywood Police Department’s School Resource Officer Program makes presentations at local schools to educate youth about the importance of safe driving. Started in 1986 under the supervision of former Police Chief Mike Ignasiak as a way to reduce the likelihood of criminal activity occurring on school grounds, the School Resource Officer Program now also educates students on topics such as drug awareness and avoidance, bullying, Internet safety, gang reductions training and reckless driving. The program, which currently operates in seven middle and high schools, also lends support to all Hollywood public schools, and is a cooperative effort between the Hollywood Police Department and the School Board of Broward County, according to a Hollywood Police

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throughout the community, and that while Florida does not have a specific statute prohibiting it, a person texting while driving who creates a traffic hazard may be cited with careless driving. Another topic stressed at the presentation was that DUI arrests include more than drunk driving. Drugged impaired driving is also dangerous and illegal. Rodriguez said the goggles that stimulated impaired vision during their presentation were astonishing because many of the students couldn’t even walk in a straight line, so she knew they definitely couldn’t drive. In addition, she said S.A.D.D. plans to sponsor similar activities on campus WALK THIS WAY: Chaminade-Madonna sophomore Taylor Spitzer attempts to walk a straight line during a Hollywood Police to further educate students Department demonstration using goggles that stimulate impaired about reckless driving, and vision when under the influence of a mind-altering substance. the club will soon start a campaign against texting and Hollywood Police Department travel to driving in which students both public and private schools outside will vow to stop the dangerous habit. the School Resource Officer Program to “Chaminade is a close-knit family, inform students about these issues. and we all love and care about each During a recent presentation other,” Rodriguez said. “We all want to at Chaminade-Madonna College see each other grow up, so we’re going Preparatory in Hollywood, officers from to try and get the message across through the Hollywood Police Department’s S.A.D.D.” Traffic Homicide Unit discussed the The effectiveness of the School dangers of texting and driving, drinking Resource Officer Program earned and driving, and the consequences of the Hollywood Police Department irresponsible and reckless driving. recognition as a Model SRO Agency The officers exposed students to by the National Association of School real-life DUI and suspicious behavior Resource Officers in July 2007. traffic-stop videos as well as video Recipients of the Model SRO Program interviews with the families of victims Award must have shown a willingness killed by drunk drivers or while texting to be proactive in their training, be and driving. Chaminade-Madonna comprehensive in their policies, excel students and faculty also participated in their daily operations and must have in a demonstration using goggles that brought recognition for the SRO program simulated impaired vision when under the in their immediate area. influence of a mind-altering substance. “We are very proud of the “The presentation was really department’s long-standing commitment informative,” said senior Tina Rodriguez, to traffic enforcement,” said Lieutenant who’s also a member of the Students Scott Pardon, Special Operations Section, Against Drunk Driving (S.A.D.D.) club in an e-mail. “In 2009, the Hollywood at Chaminade-Madonna. “I don’t think Police Department was awarded first many of the kids knew how dangerous place in the Florida Law Enforcement texting and driving is, which surprised Challenge for similar sized agencies as it me. Life is precious and anything as relates to traffic enforcement, education small as one text can change everything.” and initiatives.” The Hollywood Police Department For more information about the said that texting and driving is School Resource Officers, visit www. increasingly becoming a driving hazard hollywoodpolice.org. Photo Courtesy: Chaminade-Madonna

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Banking like a local: how community banks benefit the local economy BY CARON CONWAY LEAD CORRESPONDENT caron@hollywoodgazette.com

Hollywood residents can take care of their financial needs at highly rated community banks where the customer and the community are top priorities. At a time when some of the nation’s “too big to fail” mega-banks have been bailed out of financial difficulties while smaller banks are left to fend for themselves, an interesting trend has emerged: More and more people are turning to community banks as part of the fast-growing Move Your Money campaign launched last year. In the first three months of this year alone, an estimated 2 million Americans abandoned their big banks. The nonprofit Move Your Money campaign, which encourages individuals and institutions to divest from America’s largest Wall Street banks and move to local financial institutions, poses the question, “What if ‘ordinary people’ shifted a fraction of their deposits to smaller banks?”

“Community banks understand the local economy, and they deliver relationship-building. It’s more evident in these economic times than it ever has been.” - Beth Kroll, Risk Management Officer Valley Bank The project started from a discussion between nationally syndicated columnist and author Arianna Huffington and a few friends about how individuals could limit the power of the big banks and create a saner, more stable financial system. The solution: Move your money out of the “too big to fail” banks and into local banks that offer distinct advantages to the customer and the community in general. Community banks are typically more conservative about how they manage their money, closely connected to local people and businesses, more

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inclined to make loans they know will get paid back, and tend to have fewer fees and offer better returns for consumers. Four Hollywood banks that have received high ratings from Institutional Risk Analytics (IRA) are BankUnited, Community Bank of Broward, U.S. Century Bank and Valley Bank. BankUnited, which has more than 75 branch locations in 13 Florida counties, was established in May 2009 when a group of investors acquired the assets and most of the liabilities of the former BankUnited, FSB from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation with a $900 million investment. A privately held company with $11 billion in assets, BankUnited focuses on the financial needs of growing companies, consumers, and commercial and middle-market businesses in Florida’s coastal regions. The bank, including the local branch at 4919 Sheridan St., offers a broad range of online services, treasury management tools for businesses, and traditional depository and lending products. Community Bank of Broward, which has a branch at 4600 Hollywood Blvd. and seven other locations in Broward, is a reincarnation of the former Family Bank of Hallandale, a longtime financial institution that prided itself on its family-oriented attitude – a tradition that continues at Community Bank of Broward, where 64 of the 87 employees are former Family Bank employees. “We call the employees family. When I speak to customers, I say, ‘Welcome to the family,’” said Hollywood branch manager Heather Keir. “It’s a friendly environment. It’s a great place to work and to bank.” Community Bank, which provides a wide variety of standard traditional banking products enhanced by a high level of technology, is committed to

giving back to the community through direct involvement in local charities, and all decisions are made locally. “You call up and you get your banker,” Keir stressed. “We don’t have an 800 number.” U.S. Century Bank, a locally owned and managed community bank since October 2002, adheres to the same philosophy. “We are a family-oriented bank,” said Gerardo Mederos, manager of the Hollywood branch at 4350 Sheridan St. “We basically know all of our customers by name. They’re not a number.” With 24 other branches in MiamiDade County, U.S. Century Bank is dedicated to serving the financial needs of South Florida’s business and entrepreneurial community and has financed more than $1.5 billion in commercial loans to local businesses. In addition, bank officers are all local, and managers are encouraged to give back to the community through involvement in local schools and nonprofit organizations, Mederos said. “And deposits are being reinvested into the local market, so therefore it benefits the community,” he added. Valley Bank, which was founded in 1993 in Iowa by a group of local bankers and business professionals and expanded into Illinois and Arizona, was chartered in Florida in 2004 and offers five branches in Broward, including a Hollywood location at 3309 Sheridan St. Valley Bank management attributes its steady growth to its founders’ commitment to “service with speed,” focus on customers’ individual needs and the hometown philosophy of employees at each location. While Valley Bank is competitive with the mega-banks in terms of products, services and technology, the local emphasis in decision making, community involvement, and building and maintaining customer relationships is what sets Valley apart from the larger financial institutions, said risk management officer Beth Kroll, who also oversees business development and is past president of the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. “Community banks typically cater to the small-business owner. Community banks understand the local economy, and they deliver relationshipbuilding,” Kroll said. “It’s more evident in these economic times than it ever has been.”

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McNicol Middle School students race handmade sailboats for a day on a real one BY BRETT DALY | brett@hollywoodgazette.com ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Students at McNicol Middle School took learning to the next level last month by participating in a class project in which they designed, built and later raced handmade model sailboats. Pre-engineering students in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades formed teams of three or four and spent three weeks creating their sailboats out of specified materials. While the sixth-graders could make their boats out of anything, seventh-

graders had to create their sailboats out of cardboard and eighth-graders out of Popsicle sticks, keeping in mind the science of buoyancy, displacement, air pressure and Bernoulli’s Principle they learned in class. Once built, the teams in each grade level raced their boats against each other. “In my 11 years of teaching here at McNicol, I’ve never seen the students so excited about a project,” said Lara Coronel, one of three engineering teachers who organized the project. “The students had a great time, and they didn’t even realize they were learning.” Besides earning a good grade, students had extra incentive to create a topnotch sailboat. The winning team from each grade level won a Saturday excursion on a 40-foot sailboat with Captain John Colonna. “I was

Jasalyn Rodriguez, Jennifer Lynn Doctor, Arianna Arias-Reeves, Kory Johnson built the seventh-grade winning sailboat.

like ‘Go, Go, Go,’” said Jasalyn Rodriguez, a seventh-grade student. “I was screaming and crying when we won.” For Arianna AriasReeves, seeing her team’s Theron Anches, third from the left, races his and teammates Divyne Adderson, boat win was Daniel Moonsie and Antoine Jones’s boat and won the sixth-grade race. the best part of the project 20-by-6-foot tank out of wooden because everyone was so excited, she stakes, plastic tarp, rocks and duct said. The seventh-grader has never been tape so her students could race their on a boat before and said she is excited boats, said the project was a lot of but a little scared. work but definitely worth the effort. Teammate Jennifer Lynn Doctor “It was a great way to teach said they put in a lot of hard work science,” she said. “The students, the creating their sailboat out of cardboard teachers and the administration are and said she had a lot of fun. And Kory great here. I think in a year or two, Johnson said the race was great and he people are going to be banging down really enjoys Ms. Coronel’s class. our doors to get in here. Stand back “It was a great time to race against and watch what we do.” the other classes and my friends,” he For more information about said. McNicol Middle School, visit www. Coronel, who built an 8-inch-deep, mcnicol middleschool.org.

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Hollywood Historical Society to honor dedicated members at annual luncheon At the Hollywood Historical Society’s Annual Meeting & Luncheon, the organization will honor Elsie Johns and Shelly DeMarco for their efforts in the preservation of Hollywood’s history. The luncheon, which takes place on Jan. 16 at noon, will feature a cash bar, lunch and induction of the new board. Elsie Johns owns and operates Melina’s in Downtown Hollywood. Her family started the business in November 1934 with children’s wear. Melina’s has the distinction of being the only business on Hollywood Boulevard that can make that claim. Melina’s was a featured stop on the 2010 “Downtown Hollywood” tour given by the HHS. She also represents the community as a Broward County

Historical Commissioner. Shelly DeMarco spearheaded the restoration efforts of the Hollywood Women’s Club. She has led her group in fundraising efforts to preserve and protect one of Hollywood’s greatest historic assets and encouraged and supported many joint fundraising activities with the Hollywood Historical Society, the Club’s nearby neighbor and fellow Johns and DeMarco. preservation organization. The cost of the event, located at the Hollywood Beach Golf & Country Club at 1600 Johnson St., is $25 per person, and people interested in attending should R.S.V.P. by Jan. 13. For more information, call 954-9235590.

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One of Downtown Hollywood’s most popular restaurants will host a good time for a good cause at the 2nd Annual Lolapalooza, a charity food and music festival set for Dec. 12 outside the award-winning Lola’s on Harrison. Lolapalooza will feature unique dishes and libations, dancing in the street and live performances by the Atlantis Party Band and the Dartmouth College Dodecaphonics, all to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Harrison Street will be closed to vehicular traffic during the event, which will spotlight the creative culinary talents of acclaimed Chef Michael Wagner, the owner of Wagner Lola’s on Harrison. Close to 500 guests are expected to turn out for the festivities. Last year’s event drew more than 250 people and raised $1,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. For Wagner, Lolapalooza represents an opportunity to not only assist a worthwhile charity but also celebrate with loyal customers the success of Lola’s on Harrison despite the challenging economic climate. “Lolapalooza was created as a kickoff to the season in which we can bring together the community that has continued to support us for the past three years – and to give back in a way that allows for the celebration of all the things that bring folks to the table: great food, great music, great fun and great friends,” Wagner said. The 2nd Annual Lolapalooza will offer three bars and more than 20 tasting stations of craft microbrews, award-winning wines and cuisine that captures the essence of the holiday season. Lola’s on Harrison staff mixologist Jennifer Lancaster has designed four artisanal cocktails to pair with Wagner’s creative cuisine. Some of the unique dishes and libations that will be served at the event are Warm Brie and Cranberry Purses, Dill and Garlic Roasted Leg of Lamb, Spiced Autumn Punch, Herb Grilled Filet Mignon Steak Sandwiches with Horseradish Chive Cream, Prickly Pear Sangria, Smoked Virginia Ham with Sherry Maple Glaze, and ChocolateDipped Ginger Bread.

A portion of each ticket sold will go directly to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night program, which helps fund lifesaving blood cancer research, and provides free educational materials and events for patients and their families, local programs such as family support groups and peerto-peer counseling, and comprehensive, personalized assistance through its Information Resource Center. “Our partnership with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society began shortly after opening three years ago,” Wagner said, “and has allowed us to give back through a unique and effective organization that supports those in need of resources here locally within our community.” The 2nd Annual Lolapalooza will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sun., Dec. 12 outside Lola’s on Harrison, at 2032 Harrison St. Event sponsors including Whole Foods Market, Dine Magazine, Blue Point Brewery, Kindred Spirits, Waste Management, Miami Purveyors, Sysco, Pelican Party Rentals and the Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). Tickets to Lolapalooza are $30 in advance or $40 the day of the event, and are available at Lola’s on Harrison. Wagner opened the restaurant, which is named for his late grandmother, in July 2007. It wasn’t long before Lola’s on Harrison made a name for itself with its approachable menu of contemporary American fare featuring updated comfort food such as purple potato skins and Coca-Cola BBQ beef ribs. Wagner, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America who was born and raised on Long Island, N.Y., relocated to Miami in the early 1990s. He worked in several high-profile South Florida kitchens with such local culinary notables as Mark Militello (Mark’s Place), Johnny Vinczencz (Astor Place/Johnny V), Tim Andriola (Timo) and Allen Susser of Chef Allen’s in Aventura, where the famous chef introduced Wagner to the tropical produce of South Florida and its contemporary fusion cuisine. Prior to opening Lola’s on Harrison, Wagner served as executive chef for Abe and Louie’s in Boca Raton. Lola’s on Harrison is open for dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 5 to 9 p.m. Sundays, with ample free parking available behind the restaurant. For more information on the 2nd Annual Lolapalooza or Lola’s on Harrison, call 954-927-9851 or visit www.lolasonharrison.com.

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Dancing Light Show uses 250,000 LED Christmas Lights to dazzle guests The Village at Gulfstream Park is hosting Symphony in Lights, a dancing light show choreographed to the holiday music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The twinkling, computer-animated extravaganza will run through Dec. 31. Symphony in Lights contains more than 250,000 LED lights affixed to buildings and trees in The Village at Gulfstream Park’s Champions Plaza and is programmed to blink in sync with recorded music. The show is created using 2,000 watts of sound, 47,000 feet of cable and 10 tons of holiday decorations. Symphony in Lights will run every hour on the hour from 6 to 11p.m., and in addition to the light show, The Village at Gulfstream Park holiday experience will also feature complimentary horsedrawn carriage rides Fridays through Sundays, through Dec. 26. For more information, visit www.thevillageatgulfstreampark. com.

Nativity Catholic Parish sells Christmas Trees for a cause The Nativity Church Men’s Club is hosting its sixth annual Christmas Tree Sale, where residents can purchase Vermont-grown Christmas Trees and handmade Christmas wreaths while supporting both Nativity School and Parish. Men’s club president Jim Williams said the club purchases extremely fresh trees that are shipped in refrigerated trucks to prevent damage and said Hollywood residents won’t find better trees than theirs. “One year, the trees were so fresh that some still had snow on them,” Williams said. “They’re cut down only about three days before we get them.” In the spirit of the holidays, the Men’s Club collaborated with St. Vincent De Paul to provide trees for the needy. For every $50 dollar donation received, the Men’s Club will provide a family with a tree. Williams said that through the generosity of the community last year, the Club donated 10 trees to needy families. The trees are on sale at Nativity Church, located at 5200 Johnson St., from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; and while supplies last. Anyone living in zip code 33020 or 33021 will also receive free tree delivery, and all proceeds benefit Nativity School and Parish. All donations benefit someone in need this holiday season.

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County commission addresses growing number of ‘pill mills’ in Broward County BY BRETT DALY | brett@hollywoodgazette.com ASSOCIATE EDITOR

To address the growing number of unauthorized pain management clinics in South Florida, the Broward Board of County Commissioners created a Pain Management Clinic Task Force to review, research and make recommendations on how to address the problem of these clinics referred to as pill mills. The eight-member Task Force first defined pill mills as medical facilities that appear to practice outside the normal course of professional medical practice by engaging in pain management treatment through the primary use of controlled substances for the majority of facility patients – many of whom frequently travel from outside Florida in search of controlled substances. Dr. Sanford Silverman, a member of the Broward County Medical Association and a member of the Task Force, said the report the Task Force filed with the Broward Board of County Commissioners created a template on how to allow – or not allow – a new pain management clinic in cities and created the building blocks of an ordinance to monitor pain clinics. “It’s a real blight for Florida to have these pill mills,” Silverman said. “It has gone a decade unchecked. However, most

of the public and politicians think that all pain clinics are the same, and that’s a real tragedy.” Silverman, a licensed and certified physician, said one of the responsibilities of the Task Force was to not only make recommendations to promote public health and safety but also to minimize any negative effects that may impede legitimate pain management clinic clientele from obtaining proper medical services. He said the main difference between legitimate pain clinics and pill mills is the doctors who treat patients. Pill mill doctors, he said, are not physicians, are not trained in pain medicine and only offer medication as a treatment for pain. “The real bottom line is that people don’t know what to do when they’re in pain,” he said. “These pain clinics are not the way to go. These entities are cash driven, and they only offer one thing: pills. This can lead to chemical dependency.” According to The Pain Truth, a website focused on educating Floridians about pain management and stopping prescription drug abuse, prescription drugs are responsible for killing at least seven Floridians a day, and Florida has the highest national rate of prescription drug abuse. The Task Force, therefore, reviewed significant legislative actions that have

passed and are pending implementation as well as local government ordinances to combat the problem. Legislative action Chapter 2010211, which took effect Oct. 1, now requires that pain clinics must register, must be owned by doctors or be state licensed, must examine patients before prescribing medication and must follow specific guidelines for dispensing medications. The Task Force supported the tougher restrictions, and in addition, they recommended that the County Commissioners support the ordinance’s implementation of the Department of Health’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, or PDMP, which would require a private vendor to house the database and receive the prescription information from pharmacies and dispensing practitioners throughout the state. However, pending legal challenges to the implementation could potentially invalidate this important law, the Task Force stated in the report, which would hinder municipalities from curbing pill mills in their areas. Another main goal of the Task Force was to look at the feasibility of a moratorium on the issuance of Business Tax Receipts (formerly Occupational Licenses) for certain businesses that dispense prescription drugs. The Broward

Board of County Commissioners, for example, passed a 180-day moratorium on pain management clinics on June 8, 2010. The Task Force stated in the report that “moratoria are only a temporary solution to postpone the growth of the problem while formulating a more permanent strategy. State and local regulations, ordinances, rules or permits must be developed to prevent further proliferation of pill mills,” which is why they support implementing the PDMP. Since many of the local moratoria are scheduled to expire in close proximity to the implementation dates of the legislative actions, timely implementation is key to preventing the creation of more pill mills. Silverman said that managing pain clinics needs to be a joint effort between local, state and federal governments. Eliminating all pain clinics, he said, would be unconstitutional, so legislation for regulating legitimate pain clinics versus pill mills needs to pass. “As long as pain clinics follow state laws, they shouldn’t have a problem,” Silverman said. “(And for people who need pain management), if you go to the right doctors, you’ll be taken care of.” For more information about pain management clinics and qualified Florida pain management physicians, visit www. thepaintruth.org.

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Beachside Montessori PTA to host a community bazaar Saturday, Dec. 11 The Beachside Montessori PTA will host a Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 11 to raise money for their students. Parents and the community have donated their new, lightly-used or vintage goods, and all of these goods will be sold at extremely low prices with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting Beachside Montessori Village, a pre-kindergarten through eighthgrade public school in Hollywood.

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Orange Bowl Committee gives back to the community Each year, the Orange Bowl does more than provide a football game for sports enthusiasts to watch. The Orange Bowl Committee, a not-forprofit, primarily volunteer organization with 333 members, supports and produces activities and events that enhance the image, economy and culture of South Florida and creates programming for South Florida youth. Partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward and Miami-Dade counties, the Discover Orange Bowl donated $100,000 at its “I Can” Power Rally in Hollywood last month to upgrade and enhance Boys & Girls Clubs facilities and to provide scholarships for children to enroll in the Clubs. At the rally, more than 100 elementary school kids from the Marti Huizenga Boys & Girls Club had the opportunity to become superstars for the day – walking the “Orange Carpet,” taking pictures with former star Florida State quarterback Danny Kanell, and designing and hanging their “I Can…”

Danny Kanell and Obie, the official Orange Bowl Mascot, pose on the “Orange Carpet” during the Rally at the Boys & Girls Club in Hollywood.

oranges in the Discover Orange Bowl orange grove with “Obie,” the official Orange Bowl mascot. “Both Discover and the Orange Bowl are committed to helping children achieve success on the field and in the classroom,” said Orange Bowl President Antonio L. Argiz. “With this partnership, South Floridians can expect the Discover Orange Bowl to continue as a

The Discover Orange Bowl celebrates the new title sponsor’s $100,000 grant to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.

champion of our community, while presenting a premier college football experience on Jan. 3.” For more information on the 201011 Orange Bowl Festival and its events, visit www.orangebowl.org. Marti Huizenga Boys & Girls Club Member Jean Guyleconte hangs his “I Can...” Orange during the Discover Orange Bowl Power Rally.

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

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Dear Pink Realtor, After searching and searching for a great deal on a house in decent shape and losing out to other buyers “bidding” on a property three different times, I finally got an offer accepted on a foreclosure after submitting a “highest and best” offer $10,000 over the asking price. Although I wondered if there really were other buyers or not, I anted up and paid what I think is a fair price. Not an excellent price, not a steal, but fair. Is the “highest and best” bidding thing real or just a ploy by the Realtors (no offense) and banks to get more money? Sincerely, Is “Highest and Best” Bologna? Dear Bologna, The “highest and best” offer is requested by the listing agent when there are multiple offers on a property. These are most commonly seen in bank-owned properties but can also be found in non-REO deals as well. Every party who made an offer has a second chance to come back with the highest and best – this includes all aspects of an offer such as closing timeframe, cash deal versus financing, and offer price. As a Realtor representing many investors and savvy buyers looking for a great deal, I can assure you that I have also wondered on a few occasions about these other buyers being asked for the “highest and best

offer” in a situation where there are multiple offers on a property. Having lost a few myself, I assure you, the market conditions of today are indeed causing several folks to jump on the best deals and compete for them. The advice I give my buyers: Offer a price that is consistent with what the market has recently shown is reasonable AND that you will feel satisfied with having paid. Any good Realtor will be able to do a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) and show you what has recently sold that is comparable to what you are buying. It is essential that the comparables being used are SOLD properties having closed no longer than 90 days before. Properties in pending status and active/available listings are in no way a reliable indicator of anything. I can offer my pink Toyota Camry for sale for $80,000, but it is unlikely to sell at that price. I also make it a point to remind my clients that although everyone wants to feel that they have gotten a good deal, the difference of a couple thousand dollars will make very little difference on any level. For example, if you would be willing to pay $95,000, but not $100,000, you may consider that this would be almost the same mortgage payment, taxes, and other expenses that over time will make even less difference as the home appreciates. Taking a pass over small dollars is often regretted.

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Dear Stuck, Ouch... I feel your pain. Just this afternoon, I wrote a contract with some buyers where there were open permits on the property. I added a specific clause to address the potential financial burden to my clients and they will not be stuck in that place. While it is a little late for you, this could have been avoided altogether. First, the protection that you believed you had (I assume here that your agent used a standard contract with fill-in-the-blanks called a FAR/ BAR) was against liens. Liens are not the same as open permits. For the property to change hands all liens must be satisfied. Permits, however, are not addressed in the standard contract we use. If you knew going into contract that there were open permits (or so suspected), then you could have gone to the city permits department and asked them. Yes, it is that simple. The good folks there are happy to assist home buyers in this way, especially friendly homebuyers who say please and thank you. Once you review open permits, you can quickly calculate approximately how much it would cost to remedy the issue(s) and close the permits. This is your best bet if you are buying a bankowned foreclosure (REO), especially one that is clearly a “fixer upper” as the banks are not too keen on making repairs or concessions. Frankly, houses

in need of major repair are generally priced to compensate for that. On the other hand, if you are going into contract on what appears to be a perfectly fine house being sold by a very friendly elderly couple with the most adorable little dog, who have owned the house since it was new in 1958, and the lady of the house is baking cookies when you arrive…OK, I went a little too far on that one, but you get the idea. All appears normal about the house. This house may indeed also have permits that were never closed! In either case, your real estate agent can add a clause to the contract specifically protecting you against open permits and other encumbrances. In this market, we are seeing more and more of this cropping up and causing buyers unexpected expense. Broken record alert: When hiring a real estate agent to represent your interests, ask for references and check them. Then ask them every question you have so that you feel confident that he/she is ready, willing and able to represent you.

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). For more information, visit www.pinkrealtor.com.

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Small Business Tax Alert: IRS Begins Employment Tax Audits BY LAWRENCE N. LEGG, CPA | Larry@LeggCPA.com

In February 2010, the Internal Revenue Service re-instituted National Research Program (NRP or TCMP) audits on businesses and their employment tax compliance. These examinations are being conducted to gather data that will help the IRS better understand the compliance characteristics of employment tax filers. The resulting statistics and findings will allow the IRS to focus their future audits in the problem areas where tax dollars are slipping through the cracks. This is the first comprehensive employment tax compliance study in 25 years. A total of 6,000 businesses will be selected over the next three years for a full examination of their employment tax practices. While this number is a very small percentage of U.S. business, the future ramifications are what business owners and operators like you should be concerned with – i.e., more frequent and better focused audits as well as higher potential tax liabilities to the government. Bottom line is

that after the study is complete, the IRS will have a better idea where the areas of non-compliance are; thus they will be more effective in closing the so-called “Tax Gap” – i.e., taxes the government should collect versus what they actually collect, and thus lower the federal budget deficits. The audits will be exhaustive in detail and will include examination of the following areas: • Fringe Benefits – The focus here will be on whether your business is properly accounting for and remitting tax on fringe benefits such as retirement plans, health insurance, usage of company cars, boats and planes, club dues, and travel, meals and entertainment expenses. • Reimbursed Expenses – Is your business properly reimbursing expenses to executives and employees? • Worker Classification – Are you properly classifying workers as either “Independent Contractors” or “Employees”? The regulations in this area are complex, and in our experience as CPAs and business advisers, this is an area that the IRS

will find a substantial amount of noncompliance. As a business owner, if you improperly classify your workers, you could be held liable for FICA and Medicare taxes, federal and state unemployment taxes, income taxes that your workers did not or could not pay – even if you issued them a 1099 – as well as penalties and interest. Additionally, your worker’s compensation and liability insurance carriers may disallow claims for improper classification, leaving the small business owner liable. In the upcoming years, we believe this will be a very hot area for the IRS. • Officer Compensation – Are you properly accounting for officer compensation? Are you properly including in Form W-2 and paying appropriate tax on health, life and disability insurance paid for stockholders? In addition to these issues, the IRS will be looking at the propriety of loans to officers/ stockholders/partners, dividends and distributions, stock-based compensation arrangements, nonqualified deferred compensation

plans as well as a variety of other transactions with officers, stockholders and directors. • Non Filers – The IRS will also focus on companies that do not file employment tax returns. In sum, the best advice we can give is to take a proactive business approach and conduct a comprehensive review of your employment tax compliance procedures, prior to ever being audited. Contact your CPA and solicit his or her advice, particularly on the areas mentioned above. It is likely that you can improve your recordkeeping and payroll tax accounting procedures so that, in the event you are audited, the risk of owing the IRS a substantial amount of tax is minimized. Lawrence Legg offers Estate and Trust Planning, Tax & Administration Services Business and Individual Income Tax Services at his Hollywood office. For more information, call 954-9859200 or visit www.LeggCPA.com.

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CHAMBER news

Chamber 2010 Recap from the President It has been a privilege and honor to serve the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce as the 2010 President. The focus for 2010 was to foster an atmosphere of “passion for excellence” and by all accounts our passion and our excellence were in every goal we achieved! As we reflect on what this organization has accomplished during 2010, I can’t help but be proud of what our Chamber team accomplished and thankful for the opportunity to have led this premiere business organization. Some of our initiatives included: • Recruiting and hiring our incredibly talented Executive Director Anne Hotte • Growing our Trustee Program to more than 75 members while

offering this elite group networking events and value-added benefits • Completing the Chamber’s strategic plan and launching its implementation • Celebrating our community’s most deserving business leaders at the Annual Board & Installation Dinner • Supporting the Chamber in embracing technology and affording it to our members • Cultivating a dynamic Membership Department • Creating a new fundraising event, the First Annual Poker Tournament, which benefited the Chamber’s Leadership Hollywood program • Raising $25,000 with and for the Hollywood Florida Scholarship Foundation through the Grapes for Grades event • Improving our marketing efforts to better promote our Chamber’s programs and membership • Facilitating monthly meetings with other business organizations to bring awareness to our community’s

challenges and opportunities • Building strong alliances with City staff and Commission to promote business development in Hollywood • Advocating for the business community through education and participation • Reviewing membership benefits and adding on NEW opportunities through the MyChamberApp, our revised retention packet, enhancement of our website, delivery of professional seminars in partnership with the Florida Women Business Center and others • Hosting the 27th Annual Golf Classic and adding on the excitement of a $50,000 Cash Prize Hole in One • Taking our premiere program, Leadership Hollywood, to new heights as class 35 claims 32 enthusiastic and most capable participants. This is what “passion for excellence” from your Chamber has done and will continue to do for YOU and our members!

I have no doubt that as I pass the torch to President-Elect Donna Dickey of the Miami Herald this Chamber will continue to thrive as the business catalyst of our beautiful City of Hollywood. All this could not have been accomplished without the talent of our hard-working Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Executive Director Anne Hotte and the GHCC staff. I want to personally thank each of you for your exemplary leadership, dedication, commitment and PASSION to the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Last but certainly not least, I want to thank my partners and my executive assistant at Becker & Poliakoff for their never-ending support. Wishing you a Happy, Healthy and Passionate Holiday season! Sincerely, 2010 Chamber President Alan Koslow, a.k.a The Koz

Join the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce at its 2010 Hollywood Business Woman of the Year Luncheon Luncheon will feature Jane Wooldridge, executive business editor of the Miami Herald, as keynote speaker The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) W.O.M.E.N. Committee, an acronym for Women Owners Managers Executive Network, is excited to announce the first Hollywood Business Woman of the Year Award luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 14. Times have changed for women in business and the GHCC understands that well! As a result, the former “Glass Ceiling Award” is now evolving to the “Hollywood Business Woman of the Year.” Women have come through the “glass ceiling” and are definitely leaving a distinct mark on the business community

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landscape. The Chamber’s W.O.M.E.N. group, launched in 1997 by Beth Kroll of Valley Bank, has awarded the Glass Ceiling Award to a dozen remarkable women such as Sylvia Berman, Mary Partin, Barbara Miller, Emilia Zecchino, retired Capt. Roni Mangan of the Hollywood Police Department, Marsha Hogg, Nina Tucker, Gerlinde Hopkins, D’Rene Benson, Donna Dickey, Kari Hess and Cathy Anderson. This year, as a sign of the times, the GHCC W.O.M.E.N. Committee has updated the award to “Hollywood Business Woman of the Year” and the same standards of achievement, character and meaningful legacy are at the heart of the award. Slated for Dec. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hollywood Beach Marriott (2501 N. Ocean Drive), this event will recognize this

extraordinary woman who is leaving her signature on the Hollywood business community through her community involvement, career activities and influence. At the lunch, our audience will have the privilege to hear from Jane Wooldridge, executive business editor of the Miami Herald, who will present on the topic of new media trends and what they mean to peoples’ businesses. The nominees are in! Visit www.hollywoodchamber.org to find out who they are, and let us know who should become the Hollywood Business Woman of the Year by voting online for your nominee. This year’s W.O.M.E.N. Committee is co-chaired by Beth Kroll of Valley Bank and Tracy Herzog of Memorial Healthcare System.

Special thanks to Award Sponsor HEICO Corporation for their generous contribution. The luncheon registration is $30 for members, $40 for future members and $50 at the door. Please visit www.hollywoodchamber.org to R.S.V.P. For more information, call Leslie Phillips at 954-923-4000 or e-mail information@hollywoodchamber.org.

CHAMBER news

Hollywood Chamber’s 27th annual Golf Classic drew in local golfers

Held on Nov. 19 at the Hillcrest Golf & Country Club (4600 Hillcrest Drive), the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s 27th Annual Golf Classic drew in local dignitaries like Hollywood’s City Manager Cameron Benson and Hollywood Commissioner Beam Furr as well as local business leaders. The day started off with a beautiful morning that included blue skies and crisp weather. Not to mention, Hillcrest’s premier 18-hole championship golf course. The beautifully maintained TIF-Eagle greens, lush landscaping and pristine lakes added to the picturesque scenery. The fun-filled day also included a $50,000 cash prize and a new MercedesBenz, courtesy of AutoNation, for a hole-in-one; a buy-a-drive contest; awards ceremony and silent auction; and a raffle for a four-day Bahamas cruise for

two on the Norwegian Sky, courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line. Congratulations to the tournament’s winning foursome, which included City Manager Cameron Benson, Assistant Director of Environmental Services Wade Sanders, retired Hollywood Detective Evelyn Heath and Norris Redding of the Hollywood Police Department. The Hollywood Chamber would like to thank sponsors: • AAA Parking • The Seminole Tribe of Florida • SUN Credit Union • Becker & Poliakoff • 123 Lumpsum • Calvin Giordano & Associates • Norwegian Cruise Lines • AutoNation • Hollywood Beach Marriott

Dec. chamber of commerce events Friday, Dec. 10 Good Morning Hollywood Breakfast

7:30 to 9 a.m. Memorial Regional (Main Auditorium) 3501 Johnson St. Sponsored by:

The winning foursome! Norris Redding of the HPD, Hollywood City Manager Cameron Benson, retired Hollywood Detective Evelyn Heath and Assistant Director of Environmental Services Wade Sanders.

Bring an unwrapped, new toy for the annual holiday toy drive! AND prepare yourself to join the Chamber team for the Tour De Broward on Feb. 27, 2011, benefiting the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. $12 members / $20 future members

Tuesday, Dec. 14 2010 Hollywood Business Woman of the Year Luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Hollywood Beach Marriott team on the green at the beautiful Hillcrest Golf & Country Club in Hollywood.

A little air guitar is what the CSI International team needed to perfect their game! (Left to right) Richard King of Oceanwalk Mall on Hollywood Beach, CSI International Associate, Lenny Herbert and Judi Sweet (bottom) of CSI International.

It was a great shot for Chris Giordano of Calvin Giordano & Associates!

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2501 N. Ocean Drive Keynote Speaker: Jane Wooldridge of the Miami Herald Award Sponsored by:

$30 members / $40 future members / $50 at the door

Wednesday, Dec. 15 Leroy Green of Feeding South Florida, Heather Agnew of the Hollywood Chamber, Chamber President Alan Koslow, Amber Gapinksi of the Hollywood Chamber and Jenna Chamberlain of Calvin Giordano & Associates were present at last month’s Business After Hours at Shenanigans East Side Pub & BBQ.

Owners of Shenanigans East Side Pub & BBQ, Patrick & Christine Utter.

Mingle & Jingle After Hours 5 to 7 p.m.

at Hollywood Beach Marriott 2501 N. Ocean Drive $7 members / $12 future members REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS!

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Call the Chamber at 954-923-4000 to register for all your Chamber events or visit www.hollywoodchamber.org to R.S.V.P. online.

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SAT., December 4 HOLLYWOOD BEACH CANDY CANE PARADE

55th annual event features marching bands, floats & community groups in the “White Ice Parade” theme; 7-9 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Broadwalk; free. Call 954-921-3404. JOYFUL SHABBAT RENEWAL SERVICES

Traditional Jewish worship also includes yoga, meditation, a spirited Torah discussion & music; bring a dairy or vegetarian dish for 4 to share after services; 10 a.m.; Temple Beth El, 1351 S. 14th Ave. Call 954-920-8225. KAYAK FOR BEGINNERS

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Camila Isabella del Portal was born at Joe DiMaggio Hospital on April 8 to proud parents, Jaime and Jenniffer, and sister Micaela. Camila is a very cheerful baby who loves music and dancing with her grandmother, abuelita Luzmila.

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Skills include basic stroke, long-distance paddling, sea-kayaking & safety; 9-11:30 a.m.; Holland Park, Johnson St. & 6th Ave.; $35 (ages 15+); must pre-register. Call instructor Colleen, 954-328-5231. MUSIC CLUB OF HOLLYWOOD

Guests are welcome at this monthly meeting; 10 a.m.; First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, 1530 Hollywood Blvd. Call 954-985-6867.

SUN., Dec. 5 LUISA LUBELL IN CONCERT

Performance with Cantor Manny Silver features pop, Broadway, opera & Hebrew songs; 4 p.m.; Temple Beth El, 1351 S. 14th Ave.; $12, to benefit the temple’s Youth Group. Call 954-9208225. HISTORIC HAMMERSTEIN HOUSE TOUR

The house, designed in 1935 by prominent Hollywood architect Bayard Lukens in the “Tropical Modern” style, is shown to the public free of charge by the Hollywood Historical Society; 1-4 p.m.; 1520 Polk St.; free. Call 954923-5590. COIN & COLLECTABLES SHOW

Candy

Candy is a 13-year-old Labrador retriever. Owner Trilce Isabel Zapata received Candy as a present on her seventh birthday, and Candy has been with her ever since then. Trilce said Candy has been one of the best blessings in the lives of her family.

Do you want your BABY or pet to be “baby or Pet of the Month”? E-mail a hi-res photo with the following information: • Name (owners/parents); • Pet (breed and name); • Age & Gender; and • Special traits & talents to brett@hollywoodgazette.com.

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Presented by Gold Coast Coin Club of Hollywood; 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; David Park Community Center, 108 N. 33rd Ct.; free. Call 954-967-4236.

MON., Dec. 6 HOLLYWOOD TAROT WORKSHOP

Learn tarot with UU Fellowship of South Florida; 7:30-9 p.m.; 1812 Roosevelt St.; $5. Call Aleph, 954-394-3342.

TUES., Dec. 7 TAI CHI

Demonstration class; 6:30-7 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; free. Call 954-921-3600. THE JOY OF YIDDISH CLUB

Everyone is welcome to enjoy the singing of traditional Yiddish folk songs, participate in the telling of Yiddish humor & discuss the rich tradition of Yiddish culture,

heritage & “hochma”; 10:30 a.m.; Temple Beth El, 1351 S. 14th Ave.; free. Call Al Lipton, 305-937-7007.

WED., Dec. 8 HOLLYWOOD WOMEN’S CLUB

Guests are welcome to socialize, network & enjoy the program at this monthly meeting; 6:30-9 p.m.; 501 N. 14th Ave.; free. Call 954-925-9394. HOLLYWOOD TAROT WORKSHOP

Learn tarot with UU Fellowship of South Florida; 7:30-9 p.m.; 1812 Roosevelt St.; $5. Call Aleph, 954-394-3342.

THURS., December 9 HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Community celebration will include music, refreshments, candle-lighting & a Table of Remembrance on which you may place a symbolic item of memory representing a lost loved one; 6:30 p.m.; Landmark Funeral Home, 4200 Hollywood Blvd.; free. RSVP: Valerie Panciera-Rieth, 954-989-8220. DROP-IN FIGURE DRAWING CLASS

Use any medium & create works from a live model in this monthly adult class; 7-9 p.m.; Art and Culture Center of Hollywood’s Art School, 1626 Harrison St.; $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. Call 954-921-3274. MS SUPPORT GROUP

Conducted by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation; 6:30-8 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; free. Call 954-9213600. HOLLYWOOD ART GUILD

Meeting open to the public features a fine-art demonstration, lively conversation & camaraderie; 7 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; free. Call Peggy Austen, 954-924-1818.

FRI., Dec. 10 ANNUAL SENIOR LUNCHEON

Holiday buffet lunch & entertainment by Lu White & Jimmy Stowe; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Cultural & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; $12 (advance ticket required). Call 954967-4235 or 954-921-3600. GOOD MORNING HOLLYWOOD BREAKFAST

Bring an unwrapped, new toy for the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s annual holiday toy drive & learn about the upcoming Tour Du Broward; 7:30-9 a.m.; Memorial Regional Hospital (Main Auditorium), 3501 Johnson St.; $12 members, $20 future members. Must register: 954923-4000.

SAT., Dec. 11 ARTSPARK HAWAIIAN HOLIDAY

Enjoy the holiday season in Polynesian style with entertainment by Ohana Arts;

7:30-9 p.m.; ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1; free. Call 954-921-3500.

MARINE ARTS AND CRAFTS

Ages 6-12 can create unusual marine arts & crafts animals & see the live creatures in the nature center’s Exhibit Hall; 11 a.m.-noon; Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St.; $2. Call 954-926-2480. MUZART DATE NITE

Kids ages 2 & older can enjoy dinner & the movie Monsters vs. Aliens (PG); 6-9:30 p.m.; Muzart Studio, 1205 S. 21st Ave.; $30/child ($10/siblings) for members, $35/child ($15/siblings) for nonmembers. Call 954-924-1133. “WINE AND PAINT” CANVAS PARTY

Wine, light refreshments & art instruction are provided at this painting party for ages 21 & older; 6:30-10 p.m.; Muzart Studio, 1205 S. 21st Ave.; $35 per individual/group project package. Call 954-924-1133. VICTIM’S RIGHTS 5K RUN

Broward Victim’s Rights Coalition Run to Remember 5K sponsored by the Broward Victim’s Rights Coalition; 7:30-9 a.m. (register at 6:30 a.m.); Hollywood Beach Broadwalk at North Beach Park, 3501 N. Ocean Dr. Call Bridget Schneiderman, 954-602-4348. CHAMINADE-MADONNA ENTRANCE EXAM

High school entrance exam for prospective students of ChaminadeMadonna College Preparatory, an accredited Catholic & Marianist high school; 7:45 a.m.; 500 E. Chaminade Dr. Must pre-register: Carol Manzella, 954-989-5150, ext. 136.

SAT. & SUN., Dec. 11-12 FLORIDA BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOUR

Presented by Pro-Motions Sports Marketing, Inc.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Hollywood Beach from Michigan St. to Harrison St. Call Gino, 954-224-5739.

SUN., Dec. 12 NATURE TOUR & VOLUNTEER CLEAN-UP

Participants assisting in invasive plant removal should bring gloves, a garden shovel, bug spray, sunscreen & water; 1-3 p.m.; Holland Park, 801 Johnson St.; free. Call 954-921-3404.

MON., Dec. 13 HOLLYWOOD TAROT WORKSHOP

Learn tarot with UU Fellowship of South Florida; 7:30-9 p.m.; 1812 Roosevelt St.; $5. Call Aleph, 954-394-3342.

TUES., Dec. 14 JUNIOR CHAMBER MEETING

The Greater Hollywood Junior Chamber (Jaycees) general meeting & networking are open to all; 6-7 p.m.;

Jaycees Hall, 2930 Hollywood Blvd. Call Executive Director Debra Gronvold, 954-981-4378.

BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR

2010 Hollywood Business Woman of the Year Luncheon features keynote speaker Jane Wooldridge of the Miami Herald; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Marriott Hollywood Beach, 2501 N. Ocean Dr.; $30/Greater Hollywood Chamber members, $40/future members, $50 at the door. Must register: 954-923-4000. SUICIDE SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUP

Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention, Inc. offers this support group for people who have lost a loved one to suicide; 7-8:30 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; free. Call 954-257-4568 or 954-384-0344.

WED., Dec. 15 VETERANS MEETING

All veterans are invited to the American Legion Post 308 West Hollywood meeting; 7 p.m.; Driftwood Recreation Center, 3000 N. 69th Ave. Call 954296-1242. INVESTMENT CLUB

Features discussions and current trends in the money market & stock exchanges including information on how to invest wisely for the future; noon1:30 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; free. Call 954-921-3600. MINGLE & JINGLE AFTER HOURS

Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce event; 5-7 p.m.; Latitudes at Hollywood Beach Marriott, 2501 N. Ocean Dr.; $7 members, $12 future members. Must register: 954-9234000. HOLLYWOOD TAROT WORKSHOP

Learn tarot with UU Fellowship of South Florida; 7:30-9 p.m.; 1812 Roosevelt St.; $5. Call Aleph, 954-394-3342.

THURS., Dec. 6 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Evening of song & dance presented by Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory includes sacred, traditional & popular Christmas music performed by the school choir, jazz & symphonic bands, dance class & a student art display; 7 p.m.; school gymnasium, 500 E. Chaminade Dr.; free. Call 954-9895150. COIN CLUB MEETING

Discuss & share the joys of coin collecting with the Gold Coast Coin Club; 6-9 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; free. Call 954-921-3600.

FRI., Dec. 17 FAMILY HAYRIDE AND CAMPFIRE

Take a hayride around the park & roast marshmallows & hot dogs on the campfire; 6-9 p.m.; T.Y. Park, 3300 N.

Happy Holidays! Park Rd.; $3 for ages 3 & up includes a hayride, marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers & hot chocolate. Call 954-3578811.

SAT., Dec. 18

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FREE GALLERY ADMISSION DAY

Presented by the Washington Park Homeowners Association; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Washington Park Community Center, 5199 Pembroke Rd.; $5 per adult, $3 per child. Call 954-987-0625. ECOACTION DAY

Volunteers ages 13 & up who want to help clear natural areas of garbage & invasive plants should bring a hat, gloves, sunscreen & drinking water; 9 a.m.noon; Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St.; free. Must preregister: 954-926-2480.

CHRISTMAS FOR THE ANIMALS

Annual food & supply drive collects donations of dog & cat food, treats, toys, blankets & $10 gift cards for Pet Supermarket or PetSmart; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Poinciana Dog Park, 1301 S. 21st Ave. Call 954-921-3061.

SUN., Dec. 19

A NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM

Christmas Eve reenactment features the children’s program “Caroling Christmas Tree”; 6 p.m.; Hollywood Hills United Methodist Church, 400 N. 35th Ave.; free. Call 954-989-8304. ARTWALK

Stroll through Downtown Hollywood’s galleries & boutiques & enjoy complimentary refreshments at all galleries & participating businesses; 7-10 p.m.; pick up a guided map at Comfort Zone Studio & Spa, 2028 Harrison St., Suite 1; free. Call 954-9213404.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION CONCERT

Enjoy three exhibitions: Luis Alonzo Barkigia’s “Mundos Perfeitos,” Sinisa Kukec’s “And Yet Another Wayward Landscape” & Stephan Tugrul’s “En Masse”; noon-4 p.m.; Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St.; free. Call 954-921-3274.

A NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM

Christmas Eve reenactment features the cantata “Christmas in Story and Song”; 6 p.m.; Hollywood Hills United Methodist Church, 400 N. 35th Ave.; free. Call 954989-8304.

10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.; free. Call Amy Gerretz, 954-921-3388.

THURS., Dec. 23

All ages are welcome to learn about gardening in South Florida, share tips & trade plants; 7-9 p.m.; Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center, 2030 Polk St., Rm. 11. Call 954-921-3404.

TODDLER TIME

Children’s program; 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.; free. Call Angel Jenkins, 954-9262430, ext. 243.

THURS., Dec. 30

ENGLISH CAFE

Adult literacy program; 10 a.m.-noon; Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.; free. Call Carol Russo, 954-926-2430, ext. 227.

MOVIE CLUB

Sponsored by the Broward County Library; 2-4 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.; free. Call 954-921-3600.

TUES., Dec. 28

FRI., Dec. 31

YIDDISH FILM SERIES

The entire community is invited to enjoy a film; 1:30 p.m.; Temple Beth El, 1351 S. 14th Ave.; $2 contribution to the temple. Call Al Lipton, 305-937-7007.

TUES., Dec. 21 DEPRESSION GLASS CLUB

South Florida Depression Glass Club promotes awareness & appreciation of depression-era glassware through lectures, publications & exhibits; 7:30 p.m.; Hollywood Beach Culture & Community

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Featuring performances by national Christian recording group SELAH & the Sheridan Hills Baptist Church choir & orchestra; 7 p.m.; 3751 Sheridan St.; free (a love offering will be taken). Call 954-961-4250.

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SUICIDE SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUP

Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention, Inc. offers this support group for people who have lost a loved one to suicide; 7-8:30

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One of the biggest mistakes business owners make when it comes to social media is convincing themselves that it’s not for them and not educating themselves on how these new tools can play a valuable role in their overall business and marketing strategy. Here is a quick guide to help you understand what it isn’t and what it is. What social media is NOT about? • It’s NOT about selling • It’s NOT about generating the most fans or followers • It’s NOT about posting/sharing anything that crosses your mind. What social media IS about? Listening – Social media is an excellent and easy platform for your customers to write what they think about you, comment about a recent experience with your product or service, or express praise or criticism. Here’s the thing – they can share with or without your participation. They can go to Yelp, Facebook, Twitter and dozens of other sites and write whatever they want. They don’t need your permission. Why wouldn’t you want to LISTEN to what they are saying and have systems in place to monitor and more importantly respond to their comments? An easy way to do this is to set up a Google Alert account which notifies you anytime your company name gets mentioned. This leads to my next point. Interacting – Social media is a great place to interact with your customers and prospects. You can ask questions, get feedback, handle a complaint, express appreciation for a praise and much more. You can also learn about your fans and followers and get involved in things important to them, which help strengthen your relationships.

Sharing – Social media is a great vehicle to create and share remarkable content about your company, your industry and the problems you solve for your customers. Different from selling, sharing is an unselfish act where you are delivering something of value without wanting anything in return except to delight your fans and followers. This could range from providing the secret recipe for a favorite dish at your restaurant (for all you restaurateurs), sharing recommendations for the best dental products out there (hint to dentists), providing end-of-theyear tax or financial planning tips (wake up accountants, financial planners, insurance agents). Get the picture? Every business has valuable, unique knowledge that there is an interested audience for. Social media is here to stay, so my recommendation is embrace it and start carving out 10 to 15 minutes a day listening, interacting and sharing with your community, and within no time you will start seeing the benefits. If you would like to receive a FREE Social Media Audit with specific recommendations on how your business can use social media to connect with your customers and prospects, e-mail me at wendy@athena-marketing.com or post a comment on my blog at http:// wendylieber.wordpress.com/.

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Every year millions of people who prepare and file their tax return get a refund check. This annual filing obligation, along with millions spent on advertising tax preparation to get a fast refund, gives the perception that a tax refund check is a good thing. Many taxpayers get so caught up in the tax refund hype that they don’t even realize that part or all of the refund check is their own money. Utilizing FREE tax preparation software, a friend or family member, or paying a tax preparer for a fast refund does not adequately apply the ever-changing tax system to your financial advantage. Studies show that taxes represent the single biggest expense over your lifetime. You need to take control over your taxes and take control over your money. Often I hear taxpayers make comments like, “My tax return is simple,” “My friend does it for me,” or “I only have a W-2 and no other deductions.” These are signs that they don’t understand that if you want to reduce your largest lifetime expense then you need professional advice. This attitude has a negative outcome for the

taxpayer. Today they avoid paying to file with a real tax planner but lose out on lowering the tax burden by hundreds or even thousands of dollars every year over their lifetime. We complain about today’s checking, saving, money market and CD accounts having dismal and awful interest rates. However, most taxpayers are delighted to receive back their own money and earn nada, zip, zilch, zero interest from the government. So why do so many taxpayers find it acceptable to let the government take and use their money all year long for free? Taxpayers have been taught to believe that a large tax refund is a good thing! When you change the way you think about your taxes, you will benefit from a larger net pay check, a smaller tax burden and the power of investing. The simple truth about taxes is the less you plan the more you pay! Charles E. Howell, CPA, PA is a leading tax planning and preparation company. Charles Howell, the company’s principal founder, can be reached at 954559-8556 and at charles@cehow.com.

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Hollywood – the Crown Jewel of South Florida Cindy Abraham, Keller Williams Realty Professionals

This month we will highlight Emerald Hills. As in most of Hollywood, listings receive an offer in the first 30 days IF THEY ARE PRICED CORRECTLY. Of the 21 closed sales so far this year in Emerald Hills,13 closed in less than 90 days. Currently, there are only 13 active listings remaining in the MLS with 8 more under contract including 3 short sales. Of the 21 closed sales this year, 2 were foreclosures and 4 were short sales. One property sold for over a million dollars. Many experts predict that the next “tsunami” of short sales and foreclosures will affect the higher end homes. For information on your particular neighborhood, contact us at hollywoodrealestate@comcast.net. The current mortgage crisis has affected all of us including folks who have never even had a blip on their credit. From $50,000 condos to million dollar homes, we have neighbors struggling to make ends meet. For the first time in our lives, we feel helpless and fearful of the future; and it seems everybody knows somebody facing potential foreclosure. As a CDPE, I would like to see less foreclosures; for the sake of our neighbors as well as our neighborhoods. Too many foreclosures are a result of decision by indecision. We need to make sure that our homeowners in distress are seeking help to get out from under their upside down mortgage without

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destroying their credit or abandoning their homes. Cindy Abraham, of the A Team with Keller Williams Realty Professionals, is a Certified Distressed Property Expert and specializes in HOLLYWOOD. Whether you want to keep your home or sell, you will learn all you need to make an informed decision that is right for YOU. We are a resource of information regarding the many options including loan modification, short sale, deed in lieu of foreclosure and foreclosure. It’s a stressful, very personal decision and each person’s situation is unique, there are so many variables: mortgage balance, one or two mortgages, current income, current property value, etc. Information and a full understanding of the options will make your decision clear and easier. We have that information, we deal with this daily. Yes, there are many options but the key is ACTION! We can make the process as easy and stress-free as possible with YOU and your family as our primary concern. For a confidential consultation, call Cindy at 954-895-1617.

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DINING ADVENTURES I just reviewed The Greek Joint for a second time and low and behold this joint is still jumpin’ with new dishes and fabulous flavors. With business Marty Foyer booming in this new restaurant restaurant (very casual / food critic dining) and prices on the menu being economical, why not bring the entire family? Speaking of family…The Greek Joint is family run (inside and out). From the kitchen to your table, Jimmy Sklavenitis is hands on making sure his customers are more than satisfied. Fresh fish and meats are a must daily along with fresh vegetables that are hand-picked. Creative Greek spices make for a perfect balance of freshness and taste for each and every order, and new items are created on the menu after they are proven worthy of the family’s taste buds (I just love this restaurant). The Free-Range Roasted Chicken was loaded with the flavors of Greece along with the seasoned roasted wedge potatoes that make this dish outstanding. The smoking hot and steaming Grilled Tilapia, prepared with capers and diced tomatoes in an exotic lemon sauce served over a special blend of vegetable rice,

brought smiles to the table. The Shrimp Saganaki with garlic, white wine, diced tomatoes and Manouri (a light goat cheese) was off the charts and won my heart…a little white rice on the side

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of the phrase. Whether you’re out and about or want to have a fantastic meal delivered, please enjoy a taste of Greece on Harrison Street called The Greek Joint…you won’t regret it. With picture-perfect Salads, interesting Appetizers, exciting Main Dishes and homemade Desserts, no wonder it’s on my Top 10 list. For information and reservations, call 954929-9966. Here’s To Good Food… To Good Friends…To Good Times and Happy Holidays to one and all. Marty Foyer can be reached at diningadventures@aol.com or 954-895-8000.

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They will also use the funds for campus beautification projects. The school’s Eco Crew Club plans to use the funds it receives to not only improve the environment but also the Hollywood community.

Club members plan to use the funds to purchase and replant mangroves along Hollywood Beach. Hollywood residents can donate their points to either The Quest Center or Hollywood Hills High

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Hollywood residents who are enrolled in their city’s RecycleBank rewards program can now designate one of two Hollywood schools to receive the points they earn through their participation. RecycleBank awards points to residents based on the pounds of recyclables placed in special cans for pick-up. Residents can then redeem the points for products or discounts at local businesses. Now, instead, residents can opt to award their points to The Quest Center or Hollywood Hills High School. RecycleBank offers environmental grants to schools in communities it services. The caveat is that the students need to earn points in a true grassroots effort, encouraging friends and neighbors to donate points to their school. The Quest Center will receive up to $5,000, depending on the points designated by residents, to use in building a wheelchair accessible butterfly garden and to expand the community recycling projects run by the center’s students. The Quest Center serves students with profound special needs, such as autism, Downsyndrome, cerebral palsy, medically fragile conditions and other difficult challenges. The RecycleBank grant request was written by Dr. David Lazerson, music teacher at the Center, and Debra Kalitan, the autism coach. “Some of the students have limited vision in addition to physical disabilities,” Kalitan said, describing the butterfly garden project. “To be in the garden amongst the butterflies, birds and flowering plants rather than on the periphery would be so wonderful for these students.” Hollywood Hills High School will receive up to $4,080, depending on the points designated by residents. The school’s Key Club plans to use the money to remove invasive plants from their campus and to purchase and plant native plants.

School by signing in to their RecycleBank account at (www. recyclebank.com) and clicking on the “Green School Program” in the list of potential rewards.

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