Hollywood Gazette Feb. 2018 by Hollywood Gazette

COMMUNITY NEWS FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE HOLLYWOOD • HOLLYWOODGAZETTE.COM • VOL. 17 • NO. 6 • FEB. 2018

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25 Rona Silber, a senior at Hollywood Hills High School volunteers with Kidz 4 A Cure to collect toys for children with HIV and AIDS.

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3 Hollywood Police Chief Tomas Sanchez retires after 30 years

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Hollywood Police Chief Tomas Sanchez Retires After nearly 30 years of service, dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com Chief Tomas Sanchez will retire from the City of Hollywood effective February 2. He has submitted his official “Letter of Separation from the City of Hollywood” to the City Manager, Dr. Wazir Ishmael. Chief Sanchez joined the Hollywood Police Department in May 1988 as a Police Officer. He has worked his way through the ranks of Police Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Assistant Chief, and Interim Police Chief prior to being named chief in the summer of 2015. Sanchez had extensive experience leading numerous divisions and sections of the Police Department, including Professional Standards, Neighborhood Services, Drug Enforcement, Criminal Investigations, Patrol, Support Services and Special Operations. Throughout his career, Chief Sanchez BY DAVID VOLZ CORRESPONDENT

City Starts Major Water Main Construction Project BY DAVID VOLZ CORRESPONDENT

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The Hollywood Commission agreed to some major purchases during the January 17

meeting. It passed a resolution allowing city leaders to execute a contract between RicMan Construction Florida, Inc. and the City for construction services related to the water main replacement program from Moffett Street to Hollywood Boulevard between South Federal Highway to the Intracoastal Waterway. The contract is for $20,563,144. The work includes 137,765 linear feet of various water mains, 169 fire hydrants, 2,555 water services, pavement restoration and pavement markings and stripping. The project includes a work order between Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc and the City for additional services on the project in the amount of $59,881. The Commission also passed a resolution for a contract between TLC Diversified, Inc. and the City for construction services related to Clarifier Number 5 and 6 Rehabilitation located at the Southern Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $1,651,010. The project also includes a work order between Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. and the City for construction administrative services in an amount not to exceed $98,733.

has received many honorable commendations from residents and civic organizations, as well as certifications from various agencies and universities, according to Meredith Elrich, spokesperson for the Hollywood Police Department. As chief, he has had many successes, culminating in a substantial decrease in crime in Hollywood and a coordinating decrease in violent crime during fiscal year 2017. The Chief of Police position is a noncivil service position, meaning it is an

appointed position by the City Manager. It is within the city manager’s authorization and discretion to either publicly post for the position, appoint someone from within the organization or leave the position open. At the time of press it is not known what the city manager will do. In the interim, Acting Police Chief Chris O’Brien will continue to handle the day-to-day operations of the department. The decision of the city manager will be announced this month.

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HOLLYWOOD ROTARY CLUB FLEA MARKET 2349 Taylor St. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Rain or Shine. Information: (954) 921-4500

DREAM CAR CLASSIC 10 a.m.-3 p.m., downtown Hollywood Blvd.

Classic cars, trucks and other vehicles on display. Attendance is free. Continues March 4. Information: 954-825-1027

CLARENCE & VERA HAMMERSTEIN HOUSE TOURS 1-4 p.m., 1520 Polk St.

Take a tour of this home filled with historical treasures and the family’s personal items from the 19th and 20th centuries, including a vintage wedding dress, World War I memorabilia and an antique washing machine. The home was built by architect Bayard Lukens in 1935 for the Hammersteins, who were community activists and longtime Hollywood residents. Free admission. Continues March 4. Information: 954-923-5590

‘BE MINE’ COMMUNITY DOG SHOW 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Stan Goldman Park, 800 Knights Road

Bring your prize pooch, your human friends and family for some fur-friendly fun. Entry fee is $5. Proof of current vaccinations is required. Contest categories include: Longest Tail, Most Obedient, Best Costume, Best Kisser, Most Unique and more. Also features a raffle, vendors and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Hollywood Council of Civic Association’s Pete Brewer Scholarship Fund for graduating Hollywood seniors. Information: 954-662-3612

HOLLYWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE SERIES 1-4 p.m., Stirling Road Branch Library, 3151 Stirling Road

Admission is free to this Black Broward Film Project and Black History Month special presentation. Speakers are Emmanuel George, director; Premimathieu Sterlin, videographer, producer and editor; Ian Mann, videographer, producer and editor; and Nerissa Street, producer. They will speak on “The Tale of Sibling Communities, Hollywood/Liberia/Dania Beach.” Information: 954-923-5590

3 CANTORS CONCERT 2-5 p.m., Temple Beth El, 1351 S. 14th Ave.

Enjoy a wine and cheese reception followed by a concert featuring Cantor Manny along with cantors William Lieberman and Israel Rosen. Cost is $20 for Temple Beth El members and $25 for all others. Register by Feb. 7. Information: 954-920-8225 or info@tbehollywood.com

Tour art in restaurants, galleries and shops. Enjoy music, murals and more. Information: 954-924-2980

PNC ARTS ALIVE: FREE ARTS! FAMILY DAYS Noon-4 p.m., Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St.

Participants get free admission to the gallery and interactive activities. The next session is March 18. Information: 954-921-3274

GLOBAL MEDITATION FOR WORLD PEACE

5-10 p.m., Harrison Street area

6-7:30 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle

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PANEL, POETRY SLAM MARK BLACK HISTORY MONTH The City of Hollywood African American Advisory Council, in coordination with Barry University Center for Community Service Initiatives and Liberia Economic and Social Development Inc., will host a two-night event that includes a panel discussion “African Americans in Wartime” and the 2nd Annual Talented 10th Poetry Slam spoken word competition.

The Annual Talented 10th Poetry Slam spoken word competition will be Feb. 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Poems are being accepted now, with the first place winner receiving an iPad Mini, the second place winner receiving a Samsung tablet and the third place winner receiving a Kindle tablet, courtesy of Liberia Economic and Social Development and AT&T Pioneers.

The African Americans in Wartime Presentation & Panel Discussion will be Feb. 8 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Room 219.

For information, call City of Hollywood Community Development at 954-921-3271. To submit a poem, visit www.hollywoodfl.org/slam.

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Enjoy live music, meditation and a Tai Chi demonstration. Information: 954-962-7447

ARTSPARK LIVE! 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, ArtsPark amphitheater, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1

FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA’S ANNUAL OUTRUN HUNGER 5K 7:30-9:30 a.m., Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, Charnow Park, 300 Connecticut St.

Compete as an individual or as part of a team to end hunger in South Florida. Cost is $20 per person. Concrete Beach Brewery will host a beer garden at the finish line. Information: 954-518-1818, Ext. 1835

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FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLE 7-9 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle

Meet at the Palm Court. Information: 954-926-0204

ANNUAL WATERWAY CLEANUP 9 a.m.-1 p.m., multiple locations

Volunteers may participate at one of five sites: Holland Park, Rotary Park, City of Hollywood Marina, Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park or Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park. Last year, volunteers collected more than 40 tons of debris from waterways, rivers and canals. The cleanup is organized by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida and the Marine Industry Cares Foundation. Information: WaterwayCleanup.org

Feb. 9: Get On Up Feb. 16: Fences Feb. 23: Hidden Figures March 2: Mulan March 9: The Parent Trap March 16: Baby Boss March 23: Little Big League Information: 954-921-3500

TOUR DE BROWARD Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar Join this fundraiser for the expansion

of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. The event features a variety of events for adults, kids, physically challenged athletes and wounded warriors alike. These events include a 3K walk and 5K timed run, cycling challenges and a kid zone. All registrations include breakfast, lunch, event shirt and goodie bag. Cost is $15 to $50 depending on the event.

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1ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 4414 N. Surf Road

Event festivities include outdoor family fun, games, cake and Captain the sea turtle. Take a tour of the facility to learn more about the coastal environment. Information: 954-357-5125

WALK 2 STOP HUNGER 3 p.m., St. John’s Episcopal

Church, 1704 Buchanan St.

Bring a minimum of two cans of food to help build a giant food pyramid. Information: 954-920-0106

Feb. 7: Kid Rock Feb. 13: Bad Company Feb. 15: Dancing with the Stars: Live! – Light Up The Night Feb. 15-16: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Feb. 19: Mary J. Blige Feb. 21: Barry Manilow Feb. 23-24: Jerry Seinfeld March 10: Impractical Jokers “Santiago Sent Us” Tour starring The Tenderloins Show times: 954-797-5531

Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m.-6:30 pm., 1 Young Circle

Nocie’s love of color, jewelry and bling. On display until March 8. Information: 954-921-3500

ART AND CULTURE CENTER OF HOLLYWOOD 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, and Noon-4 p.m. SaturdaySunday, 1650 Harrison St.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL Noon-6 p.m., downtown Hollywood

The 20th year of this annual event features a traditional float parade beginning at 1 p.m. Information:

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u Exposed Exhibition + Fundraiser: This fundraiser connects emerging artists with collectors through an exhibition of about 100 donated artworks. On display until March 2.

u HERLAND: Annie Blazejack + Geddes Levenson: The artists merge with the Florida landscape. On display until March 2. u WIRED: Suzan Shutan: The installation activates movement related to patterns in nature. On display until March 2. Information: 954-921-3274

Kid Rock 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood Way

ARTSPARK AT YOUNG CIRCLE GALLERY

u Funky Mosaics: Inspired by Coral

uCOMEDY & SHOWS HARD ROCK HOTEL

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HOLLYWOOD CITY HALL Mon-Thurs from 7 a.m.-6 p.m., 2600 Hollywood Blvd., 2nd Floor

u A Diver’s Dream World Exhibition:

Hollywood resident Keat Ooi highlights underwater photography. On display until Feb. 28. Information: 954-921-3500

uMISC. WATERCOLOR CLASSES 10 a.m.-noon, Hollywood Beach Culture Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr.

For all skill levels on Fridays through April. Cost $25 per class. Information: 954-920-4574 Hollywood Gazette | 954-962-8180 | hollywoodgazette.com

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Rob Emerson: Helping People in The Present Look into Past Lives BY ROBIN KERR DRULARD MANAGING EDITOR robin@hollywoodgazette.com

As a writer and storyteller, there's not a whole lot I haven't heard before. Vietnam veterans, check. Witches in Salem, tragic. Hypnotists and past life regressions, there's nothing new under the sun. We just haven't heard a story where all of these themes all converge. Enter Rob Emerson: Vietnam veteran, and Salem, Massachusetts native who specializes in hypnosis and past-life regressions in Hollywood. It's fair to say that Emerson's story is not so much the telling of a person unknown to us, but how the revealing of experiences in an unknown time and place can facilitate breakthroughs in the present. “I actually had an ancestor that was tried for witchcraft, but I don’t think she was burned at the stake” laughed Emerson, Hollywood hypnotist “My sister found out when she was researching our ancestry.” I wondered if he can use his expertise of hypnosis for past life regression to find out, but according to Emerson, that’s just not how it works. "Using past life regressions allows one to access the deepest levels of their subconscious to help overcome obstacles including severe pain and debilitating fears," explains Emerson. “Most people start in hypnosis with the physical,” said Emerson, “like to stop smoking or overeating. I start from the spiritual side, try to find out what may have happened in a past life that causes them to smoke or eat, and heal that so that they can progress in this life." Like most interesting tales, Rob's started back in the late ‘70s, when he first became interested in, indeed even aware of, hypnosis, past life regressions and how they could be used as tools for present-day life. A Vietnam veteran, wounded in battle and on a government pension, the affable Emerson purchased and refitted a 59-passenger school bus to live out of while touring rock festivals around the country. After a few years, he realized "that the people around me were getting younger and younger, meaning I was getting too old for this!” So he returned to Salem, sold the school bus and started a successful leather splitting and perforating business. One evening, in a local watering hole, Emerson ran into an old friend who had also been traveling the country seeking to find himself. 6

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In his wanderings, the friend had met a man named Ross Peterson, a disciple of psychic Edgar Cayce. Peterson, like his mentor, was said to have the ability to channel spirits. “Me, being me,” recalled Emerson, “I didn’t believe in any of this past life stuff. But the next day, I thought, I should be fair and at least listen to what he had to say and give him a chance. So I called him up and said, ‘OK, show me.' And he regressed me into a previous life. “Well, it blew my mind,” he continued. “I’m always interested in what’s next. And the mind is a new area to explore. We are never trained to deal with it. We learn math, we learn science, but we are never taught to ‘know thyself.’" In that regression, he recalled very clear and specific things. He saw himself in ancient New Guinea (where he’s never been in this life) heavily armed and in a sailing ship, and then on a dirt road, feeling more powerful than ever before, with a knowledge of complete domination greater than ever, even in his days in the military. He then saw a woman, and he felt pain for her, the pain of loss, which, upon his return to the present, he felt weigh upon himself heavily for a good three days. “That was what convinced me,” he said. “It hit me in the heart. And once you feel that, no one can take it away from you.” So his friend showed him how to regress people -- “it’s easy,” he said -- and he started going out and telling people about his experience and offering to do it for others. “I started to do it for people. It’s really very simple,” he said. “I can do hundreds of people at a time!” Soon, Emerson began expanding his craft, take classes and seminars in hypnosis, regressions and more. “I introduced people to their spiritual guides and showed them how to get there on their own so they wouldn’t need me. I showed them how they could talk to people who had passed away by taking themselves into a deep meditation and going inside their subconscious minds. Because our subconscious knows everything, our conscious minds know nothing. Without the knowledge of our subconscious, we’re riding on flat tires.” In his studies, he also learned how to help people by analyzing their dreams and how to heal by laying hands, and has had amazing successes with that as well. He is quick to explain that he does not want to force his beliefs on anyone. He believes in what he does and he knows he’s

helped many people. “What do I know?” He asked. “ Sometimes it works. I don’t know how. I don’t have the answers. I just know how to ask the questions. The subconscious mind knows what’s going on, and the more in touch you are with that, the better off you will be. It touches their hearts. It’s real.“ The process of hypnosis itself is simple. A recent subject explained, “He had me lie on a couch in a semi-darkened room and counted backward from 50 to zero. He asked me to imagine I was walking down a spiral staircase. Then he asked me to imagine walking even further down on another staircase and guided me as I imagined I was on a boat in a river and then arriving on the other side. This put me in a very relaxed state.” After that, he said, he had visions of a rural atmosphere, feelings of being in ancient times and in a military setting. That’s as far as he got. He’d never lived in the country and had never been in the military. He looks forward to his next foray into his past. Once the subject is in a very relaxed or hypnotic state, Emerson begins to perform his “magic,” although he says it’s not magic at all, some of his success tales tell a different story. He tells me about a man with a fear of sirens, who he regressed into a life where he died in a fire. And a woman in her 80s who had always had difficulty breathing when she saw spiders. In her regression, she saw a life where she had been imprisoned in a dungeon. As a result of the regression, her breathing improved. He said he helped cure a man of a lifelong stuttering problem in 10 minutes and has helped countless people

overcome bad habits like smoking and overeating. “At this point, I started looking at it from a more physical side, like how could I take this which was helping people spiritually and help people physically?” he mused. “So I started using this deep meditative state because I could help people stop smoking and lose weight,” Is this a gift? Or can anyone do these things? “I think anyone could do it. The gift you must have is the desire to help other people,” he believes. “The subconscious mind is in charge. It knows what it’s doing. It draws you to things. And so you grow." “People come to me with issues they are feeling today. It’s not just about knowing who you were in a previous life. Everything is about cause and effect. The fears and problems you are having today are rooted in the past, something you forgot. Once you see that, and you realize through today’s adult eyes, what it was and where it came from, there’s usually no reason to be afraid today. It can go away.” Flash forward to the present Emerson, like many of us, packed up and sold his business and headed south to the warmer climes and easier lifestyle of South Florida. After years of practicing his craft for free, he's in the process of setting up shop as a board certified hypnotist at the American Legion Hollywood Post 92 on Dixie in Hollywood. A soon-to-be new member of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce (his wife, Cynthia, works in Member Relations at the Chamber), he will continue to work with all veterans free of charge. “If I can help anyone, especially vets with PTSD, I’m happy to do it, because again, I don’t have the answers, but I know the questions. The answers lie within the mind of the person I’m working with." “The possibility of what this can do covers such a large area,” continued the hypnotist. “Basically, people are running around depending on their conscious mind to make their decisions and it’s the reason so many people end up not where they want to be. So you have to find out why, why are you thinking this way? To help people have a better understanding of themselves, that’s the whole thing. And the more you have a better understanding of yourself, the happier you’re going to be.” Rob Emerson can be reached by email at RobertEmerson1@yahoo.com or by phone at 978-697-3990. David Volz contributed to this story.

Leadership Hollywood: Leading Our City Into the Future

BY ROBIN KERR DRULARD MANAGING EDITOR robin@hollywoodgazette.com

If you live in Hollywood, you have probably heard of the Leadership Hollywood program, and maybe even know of someone who’s been in it. And chances are, if you do know someone, you noticed that, after the nine months that they were in the program, something was a little different about them. What, you may have wondered, is this Leadership Hollywood? This season, I have the honor and the privilege to be a member of Leadership Hollywood Class XLII, that is, the 42nd group taking part in this world-class, ninemonth voluntary program which promises to change our city, our thinking and really, our lives. Here, I would like to share with you not only the nuts and bolts of the series but something about the people who give their time and energy to the community service to make it happen, and the projects we’re working on right now that make Hollywood the wonderful city that it is. Each year, the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce coordinates Leadership Hollywood, an interactive program where participants can view our community up close, work together and achieve a unique knowledge of resources and services available in Hollywood, Broward County and the State of Florida. Many local elected officials, business owners, non-profit leaders, educators, and city employees are Leadership Hollywood graduates. According to Marie Suarez, Chief Operating Officer of the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, and a graduate of

Leadership 26, Leadership Hollywood is similar to- although not officially related to other Leadership programs held throughout the county, the state and across the country. “Leadership Hollywood consists of nine unique program days, each providing an interactive forum through interface and communication with the current leaders in our community,” she explained. “All activities include maximum class member involvement, participation, and role-playing. Class members experience the process that guides them to better comprehend the challenges facing our community. “And,” she added proudly, “Hollywood is, in fact, one of the state’s longest-running leadership programs, with 42 consecutive classes.” Our nine-month commitment started out with an Orientation/Kick Off/Team Building day when we meet and get to know the rest of the team with whom we’ll soon become “best friends”, quickly followed by a Leadership Skills day where we learn more about ourselves, how we operate and, maybe more importantly, the “blind spots” that hinder our effectiveness. Our group this year is comprised of 37 people from all walks of life and livelihoods — education, non-profit, media, beauty, business, banking, real estate, healthcare, tourism, coaching, food and beverage, law, government and more. We have a Broward County elected official and an (acting) chief of police. Our youngest classmate is a 16-year-old high school student and our oldest is a 70-year-old retired professor from NSU. And we’re all learning and growing with every class we attend. Each LH day opens our eyes to new in-

formation about how Hollywood works. It feels like we’ve experienced so much in this program already that it’s hard to believe that we’re only up to our third field day out of eight! So far, we’ve had our Health and Human Services day, where we visited a

hospital, a homeless shelter, a senior center and a major food distribution center for feeding the hungry right in our area, fol-

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CONT. from page 7 lowed by our Public Safety day, when we got to see the inner workings of the Hollywood Fire Rescue, Beach Safety and Police Departments, including the SWAT and Canine teams. Wow, I have always respected our first responders, but now, I am truly in awe of how they put their lives on the line for us every day. By the time you read this, we will have experienced our day on Education, Art & Culture. The rest of the curriculum features days focusing on Environmental Issues, Criminal Justice & Broward County Government, Media, City Government & Business Development and Tourism and, at the end, a Graduation celebration. All of our classes and activities require all of us to take part. No sitting out shyly allowed here! As class members, we really get to experience things that make us understand how our neighbors live and sometimes struggle with in their everyday lives. THE PEOPLE IN LEADERSHIP HOLLYWOOD “Leadership Hollywood changed my life, my beliefs about myself and the way I see my community,” said Shannon Stough, president of Benchmark Contracting and this year’s program co-chair, along with Adam Geller of Geller Legal. “It changed the things that I thought about homeless people, police, the health industry, some things by 180 degrees. By seeing these things first hand, I learned that I can change the way I feel; and that by changing the way I feel, I can shift the things that I think need to be changed." “Leadership Hollywood has given me tools and made me a leader,” he continued. “More than that, though, it creates community leaders. Commissioners, Mayors, people in the community making changes. As the people, we’re in charge of our community. We have to be in charge.” Shannon is a graduate of Leadership Hollywood 35. He has been active as a chair and vice chair for the past seven years. Many graduates return to the program year after year as day chairs and program chairs. “I take the time every year; it’s so important to me. And not just to me. We’re changing Hollywood, the county, the state and the world. I would do the same anywhere because once you learn how it works, you know it. You can’t go back. I’ll never be the guy I was before.” As co-chairs, Shannon and Adam organize the days and make sure they go smoothly. “It’s so fulfilling,” he said of his time with the program. “ We create the opportunity and then Oh My God — It’s really really satisfying to see people POP! We watch and we say, 'Oh, THIS is how it works!” Leadership Hollywood has indeed been 8

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an incubator for many who have risen to high positions in the city. Just a few of the more notable alumni of the program are Mayor Josh Levy, Commissioners Debra Case, Peter Hernandez, Dick Blattner, Kevin Biederman and Linda Sherwood, and far too many local business leaders to mention. TAKING IT TO THE STREETS One of the major components of Leadership Hollywood is the Community Project. Each year the group takes on four or five diverse activities designed to benefit some part of our city. “By working as a team on a Leadership Community Service project, participants get hands-on experience and make a difference for the Greater Hollywood community,” stated Beth A. Allen of the NSU Lifelong Learning Institute and vice chair of Community Service Projects. “The excitement of working together to create something allows for emerging leaders to grow and develop new skills.” The projects are big, dynamic and often created by the Leadership Team; sometimes they become Legacy projects which last beyond the current class. Always they make a lasting difference. “I was in “Leadership Hollywood 40;” recalled Brian Rademacher, the other Community Service Projects vice chair, who works for the city of Hollywood on the Economic Development Team. “My project was the Feeding South Florida Summer Hunger campaign. It was fun, but more than that, all the projects have a profound impact on the city, both socially, from the point of giving back, and also on the economic development of the city. They demonstrate what the city has to offer. And, it’s so great to see so many people from different walks of life putting in so much time, watching them embrace the projects and the value they’re adding to the community and mostly, seeing them when they have their ‘AHA moments’.” Brian’s team at work is charged with creating business development and retention for the city. “My passion, my motto, is Linking and Leverage,” he explained. “Everyone has so many talents and skills, and they know others with more talents and more skills. When we ask ‘What can we do together?’, that begins the implementation that brings transformation and change. Leadership Hollywood creates groups of leaders asking those questions. We see the synergy happening. It creates a spark for bringing about change.” THE PROJECTS SPARK HOLLYWOOD May 17 in the Arts Park at Young Circle

Coincidentally, SPARK is the name of one of the projects that Leadership Hollywood is working on this year. A creation of LH40, this Shark Tank-like program is an event that promotes innovation and entrepreneurship for local inventors, entrepreneurs and small businesses. The event will feature a “quick pitch” competition where entrepreneurs and start-up business vie for cash and in-kind prizes. Application deadline is April 17. For information visit sparkhollywoodfl.com THE 4TH ANNUAL HOLLYWOOD STARS SHOW by the EXCEPTIONAL THEATER COMPANY June 2 at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center The Exceptional Theater Company is a theatre school, serving over 200 Broward adults with special needs, which runs a series of weekly acting and music classes focusing on building verbal and movement skills, self-confidence and socialization while stimulating free thinking. The Hollywood Stars event project was also a creation of a Leadership Hollywood class, LH 39. The actors and volunteers usually pick the themes and write the scripts for their annual performances. The company believes in the adage.“Give the actor a leading role on stage, give the actor a leading role in life.” Ad and sponsorship deadline is May 1. For information please email LeadershipETC@gmail.com HOLLYWOOD’S DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH April 14th at the Orangebrook Golf Course Diamonds in the Rough is a 501c3 non-profit charity dedicated to providing a platform to introduce children ages 7 to 14 to the game of golf while fostering key life-enhancing values through the sport. The mission of Hollywood’s Diamonds in the Rough, Inc., this year celebrating its 20th anniversary, is to ensure that all youth in our local communities, regardless of social and economic backgrounds, have an equal opportunity to uncover their unique potential through the game of golf. Its golf programs provide elementary and middleschool aged children in the greater Hollywood area with introductory golf instruction, play, and a setting and curriculum that enhances character traits needed for success. Leadership 42 will be coordinating its 20th Anniversary Tournament. Deadline for sponsorships is April 2. For more information email WeShine@ Diamonds-Golf.org or visit www.DiamondsGolf.org TEDXYOUNGCIRCLEPARK April 21 at the new Conference Center at Memorial Regional Hospital In the spirit of ideas worth spreading,

TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. Do you have an idea worth spreading? Talk to LH42, who is creating the First Annual TEDxYoungCIrclePark event. The theme for 2018 is Insights. Deadline is February 9 for applications. For information visit tedxyoungcirclepark. org or email contact@tedxyoungcirclepark. org #BrowardCODES May 19, location TBD Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) has and continues to be recognized as a national model for expanding access to computer science in schools. Through the District’s #BrowardCodes initiative, in 2017/18 more than 50,000 students have been positively impacted by computer science offerings at 100 percent of BCPS K-12 schools. This year, LH42 will be organizing and hosting the First Annual District-Wide Computer Science Fair, called #BrowardCODES, designed to continue the growth of The BCPS computer science initiative in its focus on expanding computer science opportunities for students and professional development for teachers. For information please contact Dr. Lisa Milenkovic at 754-321-2623 or lisa. milenkovic@browardschools.com. LEADING THE WAY INTO THE FUTURE Everything we learn in this ninemonth journey increases our skills and gives us new tools to turn us into leaders in our community; help us contribute more to our organizations, our neighborhoods, our city as a whole — even our families and smaller groups. In the program, we meet and learn from people from across many sectors; public, private and not-for-profit, and from what we’ve heard from prior participants, we make lifelong friends. Even I, who think I’ve heard it all before, have already learned so much about my city and myself through this process, and we’re only up to the third full program day! This experience, it was promised, will benefit participants both personally and professionally, and be a life-changing experience. So far, Leadership Hollywood is delivering on its promise. To learn more about Leadership Hollywood, please visit leadershiphollywood. com or contact Marie Suarez at programs@ hollywoodchamber.org

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2018 State of the City And the winner is….Hollywood! Oh, Hollywood, it’s a helluva town — home values are up and crime is down. No matter how you felt about it personally, 2017 was a banner year for the great city of Hollywood. And every indication is that the trends are going to continue. So, let’s take a look at some highlights for the fiscal year 2017: PROPERTY VALUES Residential and commercial property values are way up. Citywide, we enjoyed a 15.6% year over year increase in taxable property value. We went from being a

$13.2 billion city to a $15.3 billion city, in one year; the greatest city value appreciation of all the cities in Broward County. The goal, said Mayor Josh Levy, is to get us to be an $18 billion city. Doing so will enable our city government to have a better capacity to fund continuing improvements to services, public spaces, and infrastructure. We are, he believes, well on our way. In 2017, Hollywood issued over 13,000 building permits, so many that the City’s old Building Department systems had a hard time keeping up. 2017’s building permits brought in improvements valued at $365 million, with the majority of permits

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for smaller projects. This is important because it indicates that broad reinvestment is taking place in neighborhoods throughout the city, adding to the longevity of our housing stock and helping to sustain the residential tax base. JOBS, JOBS, JOBS! Hollywood’s primary employment drivers continue to be tourism, healthcare, and the service sector, and all grew in 2017, with unemployment at record lows – under 4%. In 2017, we added over 2,000 new jobs, in hospitality, construction, retail, healthcare, specialty manufacturing, the service industry, and other sectors. Most notable was the creation of over 1,000 new jobs at Chewy.com’s new customer service center at Hollywood Hills Plaza. We also saw the groundbreaking for Sintavia‘s new 52,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility at our Port 95 Commerce Park, creating 130 jobs. That’s in addition to Quantum Marine’s new 30,000 square foot facility at Port 95, and Fresenius Medical’s new Dialysis Center at 2700 Hollywood Blvd., which will create between 35 and 50 new jobs.

Business Tax Receipts indicate 2,304 new businesses registered in Hollywood in 2017, with a record total of 12,834 businesses now registered in our city. Driving through city commercial corridors such as Federal Highway, Dixie Highway and State Road 7, it’s clear that there is still so much more opportunity for new investment. In 2017, the city enacted new zoning to facilitate reinvestment in these corridors, and the City’s newly organized Department of Marketing, Communications, and Economic Development is working to attract additional investment to continue the City’s strong economic momentum. Lots of investments of all sizes are already in the pipeline from West Hollywood all the way to the beach, Levy added. KEEPING US SAFE: HOLLYWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT Hollywood realized an overall reduction in Part I Crime (murder and nonnegligent homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, larceny-theft, and arson) of 7% for 2017 compared to 2016. In particular, violent

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To make the city brighter and greener, 50 new trees were planted, lighting improvements with made with FPL and a grant was obtained to install E-85 alternative fuel for the city's car fleet. Hollywood achieved Community Habitat status from the National Wildlife Federation and released a sustainabilty action plan. A Broward County animal sterilization mobile unit opened in Hollywood to offer convenient, low-cost animal sterilization services. And a new Vacation Rental Ordinance was developed. DEVELOPMENT Permitting activity exceeded a five-year high with the processing of 14,837 new applications and issuing of 13,130 permits

with the work valued at $365 million. Generated $10.7 million in revenue from permit fees and conducted 56,600 inspections. Major new development projects include: • Bloomin’ Brands/Carrabba’s Italian Grill/ Outback Steakhouse • Port Everglades’ South Port improvement project • Hyde Beach Resort • Hollywood Circle (Block 55) • Parkview at Hillcrest • The Preserve • Hyde Beach House • Costa Hollywood AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SOCIAL SERVICES

“It was an honor to serve as Mayor provided for grant funding to support the of Broward County last year, the second local Community Housing Development time since I was elected to office in 2010. Organization’s construction of two affordThere were a lot of challenges in 2017,” said able single-family dwellings in the Liberia Broward County Commissioner Barbara Neighborhood and the Washington Park Sharief. “We learned valuable lessons from Neighborhood. Temporary rent assistance a tragedy at Broward’s Fort Lauderdalewas provided to twenty-two households. Hollywood International Airport. And, as a Hollywood allocated $434,000 in suppowerful hurricane approached our County, port of a developer’s Low-Income Housing we reacted quickly, keeping our residents Tax Credit application to construct 120 affordable apartments for seniors and gener- informed before and after the storm. These were not easy times for our County, but we ated Program Income of $1,042,000 as a remained steadfast and resilient.” result of housing program activities. Social She added: “On an exciting note, I am service assistance was provided to more than so proud to report to you that the State 578 families and eighty-four home visits to of the County is excellent. Our economic clients were conducted. indicators are strong and (in many cases) A $145,000 loan was provided by the city to conduct repairs at the Sue Gunzburg- leading the State. We are experiencing above-average economic growth, and our er/Washington Park Child Care Center to unemployment rate has dropped to 3.3 facilitate the continued provision of affordpercent – the lowest it’s been in more than able childcare services for local households. a decade. Financial support was granted to Broward’s Port Everglades, airport and seven nonprofit agencies in the amount of tourism industries are also thriving and $75,000 using Community Development setting records. And, a balanced budget Block Grant funds. The disbursement of for FY2018 we successfully passed with no $20,000 in grants to local public school increase in property taxes. teachers in collaboration was facilitated by “We look forward to an exciting year the Education Advisory Committee and “A Reputation Earned… Not Inherited” ahead working hard to hold true to our Broward Education Foundation, Inc. promise of “our best and nothing less,” Looking back, 2017 has been a great concluded Sharief. year for the city of Hollywood. And the Visit hollywoodgazette.com for a comcherry on top is that overall, our also county prehensive report. fared well.

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Pets Rule at The Animal Medical Center and Bird Clinic of Hollywood BY ROBIN KERR DRULARD MANAGING EDITOR robin@hollywoodgazette.com

It’s apparent to me who rules the roost when I enter the Animal Medical Center and Bird Clinic of Hollywood; There are three goodsized cats eyeing me intently -- one on the counter, one on the sofa, and one sniffing around my feet, daring me to go any further. But I am not deterred. I’ve come to meet Dr. Bob Schachner and his wife Bretta, who’ve owned this place for 19 years. And I must admit, I’m less interested in the dogs and cats, which are the majority of their business, and want to know more about the birds and other “exotic” animals that they treat. “The sign was on the door when we got here,” explained Bretta, a nurse by trade, who runs the business side of the medical center so the doctor can concentrate on getting the animals healthy, “so we never changed it. And we do get some...interesting patients.” Prior to purchasing the practice, Dr. Bob worked as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at UM, doing

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Recreation Park and in the past for a large cat sanctuary, they have often brought made house calls for larger animals and sometimes brought patients home overnight to monitor them. “Our kids were used to being around lions and tigers,” Bretta recalled. “One year our holiday card showed the family with lion cubs!” The Schachners, who met in college, have two children; their son Benjamin is at USF getting his masters of science in anatomy and applying to medical schools, and their daughter Rebekah is a junior at UCF and would like to pursue a graduate program in occupational therapy. They are proud that both have chosen to go into the health professions like their parents. Asked about some of his most interesting cases, Dr. Bob is hardpressed to say, as there have been, he said, so many. “We spayed and neutered

Thunder and Lightning, the miniature horses at the Calder Race Course,” he said. “I amputated a leg on a Key deer, and removed a tooth from a white tiger in Southwest Ranches. I once worked on a chinchilla. Around here, every day, you just never know what’s going to come through the door.” But the majority of the patients who come to see the doc are indeed, house pets, cats and dogs, and the love that Doctor Bob has for them is evident in the photos lining the walls of the office and in the care I see as he examines his latest patient. 19 years in the same location on US1 in Hollywood and lots of happy, long-term customers also tell the tale. (tail?) The Animal Medical Center and Bird Clinic of Hollywood is located at 521 N Federal Hwy, Hollywood, 33020. For further information, please call 954-920-2400 or visit animalmedicalcenter-hollywood.com

Affordable, Weekly Gourmet Meal Delivery Service Launches in Hollywood; Portion of Proceeds Benefit Meals on Wheels BY ROBIN KERR DRULARD MANAGING EDITOR robin@hollywoodgazette.com

Most charities run galas and fun runs to raise money to run their programs. But Meals on Wheels South Florida is sticking to its roots in its latest endeavor as it launches a partnership with Hollywood caterer Red Chair Catering. Complete Cuisine is a gourmet meal delivery service completely separate from the regular Meals on Wheels programs. A portion of Complete Cuisine’s proceeds directly benefits Meals on Wheels South Florida, which strives to end hunger across all ages with kindness, dignity, and compassion. Available in Broward and MiamiDade counties, for a variety of age demographics and dietary needs, the new service comes in at an affordable price point compared to similar meal delivery services currently in the market. Red Chair Catering is a family

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lion -- and the number one container port in Florida, and number 10 in the nation by volume. It is the number one seaport in Florida for exports, with $11.7 billion in exports, and $10.4 billion in imports. It is the home port to the world’s largest cruise ships, Royal Caribbean’s 5,400 passenger Oasis-class ships. It holds the world’s record for the most cruise guests in a single day – 55,885 guests arrived and departed from Port Everglades on March 13, 2016. All of this is great news for Hollywood in terms of increased economic development for the city and surrounding area. Hotels, restaurants, and stores should see increased activity and income, ultimately leading to more job opportunities and business development for the city.

3 Reasons To Keep An Eye On Bitcoin – But Not Bet The Farm By Jason Labrum One moment the world is warned the bitcoin bubble is about to burst, and the next the popular cryptocurrency takes a gigantic leap in value. That volatility makes it difficult for investors – or at least some investors – to decide whether bitcoin will enjoy a bright future or whether it’s a financial version of Beanie Babies, a fad that will quickly fade. If you’re confused, don’t feel bad. Many financial professionals are still figuring out what to make of bitcoin themselves, says Jason Labrum, founder and president of Labrum Wealth Man-

agement (www.labrumwealth.com) and author of Financial Detox: How to Steer Clear of Toxic Advice, Achieve Financial Independence and Manage Your Wealth for Maximum Impact. “Unfortunately almost anything connected with the future of bitcoin is speculative right now,” Labrum says. “When you look at the sophistication level of the average person buying bitcoin, it’s scary. They just see an asset that at times has gone up a whole lot in value, so you get a herd mentality of people wanting to jump on the bandwagon.” Still, bitcoin is a fascinating development in the world of currency

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and one worth watching – even if with a little skepticism, he says. Just a few factors to keep an eye on or be aware of include: • There’s potential for a regulatory crackdown. Bitcoin has already been hit by a crackdown from Chinese officials who have been severely restricting the use of cryptocurrencies. That may not happen in the United States, Labrum says, but countries around the world are going to deal with cryptocurrency in their own way and as they do, everyone could be affected. Regulation could help give cryptocurrency more legitimacy – or it could undermine what many people like most about it. • Bitcoins exist as software, not physical currency. Even though bitcoins are not illegal, they also are not legally recognized by governments as a currency. The currency also can be traded without being tracked, thus raising the potential for illicit activity, such as money laundering. • Cryptocurrency could represent a paradigm shift in our monetary

system. What seems odd now – a virtual system of money – might be routine in a decade or two. Part of the reason bitcoin has surged is speculation that perhaps one day digital money will become a legitimate global currency, replacing coin and paper as the new legal tender. “It will be interesting in 20 years to look back on the conversations we are having today about bitcoin,” Labrum says. “By then, cryptocurrency could be a normal part of everyone’s life, or it could be a once-trendy thing that everyone has forgotten about.” “So much about bitcoin and how it will play out is still unknown,” Labrum says. “If someone wanted to invest 2 or 3 percent of their portfolio in it just to get a small taste, that might be fine. But I don’t think anyone should be loading up 20 or 30 or 40 percent of their portfolio on this.” Jason Labrum is founder and president of Labrum Wealth Management (www.labrumwealth. com) and is author of the upcoming book Financial Detox: How to Steer Clear of Toxic Advice, Achieve Financial Independence and Manage Your Wealth for Maximum Impact.

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BY KENT WALLACE ART & ENTERTAINMENT CORRESPONDENT Downtown Hollywood is a walk around wonderland. As a result one tends to meet people. Cars are so impersonal—they honk like geese. But when your feet are on the pavement or you’re elbow bending at a local watering hole—why humankind becomes quiet accessible… Hollywood’s premiere walking extravaganza—the 3rd Saturday Art Walk is growing. Jill Weisberg’s January’s mural tour had no less than 70 people hopping about the Hip Hamlet of Hollywood-- -gazing, gawking and otherwise admiring our mural landscape. Segue moment: A little birdie tweets that G's place is joining the fray. Yep, artist/muralist CROME of the M.S.G. is slated to slap some magic on the walls of one of my favorite haunts (best wings, chili and chowder in town).

raised in SoFlo (and living in Hollywood since 1957), this former world-class weight lifter and body builder is mounting a comeback. Yep, Bear is working diligently on his body sculpting and plans to enter the 2019 Mister Southern States Over-Sixty competition. Make the Hip Hamlet proud Bear!

an exhibition of approximately 100 donated artworks that are won by ticket buyers during an exciting closing-night draw.” Be there!

The Larry Joe Miller Tribute Art Extravaganza hits the Hamlet on Saturday, February 24th at the Star Lounge (115 N. 21 st Avenue). A host of local artists will exhibit their Larry Joe inspired works (Larry’s works will also be exhibited). Mayor Josh Levy will proclaim the 24 th Larry Joe Miller Day and the portable Larry Joe standup banner will be unveiled (it will then appear at a different gallery or business each 3rd Saturday for the following year). Music and a full-bar are part of

the festivities (6—9pm). Much thanks to Cobra Joe Bevelacqua, Leo Anato, Hollywood Hot Glass, Italiantourism. us, Jeffrey Langer, Dennis Kraus, the Hollywood Florida CRA and my cohost Cindy Podgorski… Hollywood’s on a roll. Hollywood’s growing, showing and strutting. I believe we’re on the precipice of a genuine renaissance. Take it from me—walk on the wild-side. Park the car and hoof it, Hollywood style. Downtown is a groovy grid of coolness—check it out and BSCENE!

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Feeling lucky lasses and lads? Well then it’s the Art and Culture Center/ Hollywood you’ll want to be on March 2 nd (1650 Harrison Street). Their annual Exposed Exhibition and Fundraiser is a bombastic event which “connects emerging artists with collectors through

And speaking of G’s, they now play host to the Hollywood's Art Meetup group (1,400 strong) and led by New York ex-pat Troy Giorgio (meetings take place on the last Tuesday of each month)… 20th Avenue between Hollywood Boulevard and Harrison now hosts two very cool art galleries—The Doris White Art & Form Studio Gallery (120 S. 20th Avenue) and the newly opened Anica Arts Gallery (112 S. 20 th Avenue). Anica Arts features the works of three artists: Anica Shpilberg, Donna Lee Steffens and Amalia Brujis—this little crossroad has become très chic! A shout out is in order for Hollywood’s Harold 'Bear' Pope. Born and

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Feeding South Florida’s “Outrun Hunger 5k” Returns to Hollywood Broadwalk February 24th BY ROBIN KERR DRULARD

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More than 500 people are expected at the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk on the morning of February 24th to “take steps to end hunger in South Florida” when they take off at the 8th Annual Feeding South Florida Outrun Hunger 5K, presented this year by JM Family Enterprises, Inc. Feeding South Florida, a member of the Feeding America® network of food banks and the leading domestic hunger-relief organization serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, invites runners at all levels to join the event. You can register here: fsfoutrunhunger5k. eventbrite.com, either as an individual or as part of a team. For every registration of the Outrun Hunger 5k event, $20, Feeding South Florida can provide 120 meals. By raising $50, you can help

provide 300 meals, and also receive an official Outrun Hunger 5k t-shirt. Feeding South Florida rescues 46 million pounds of food annually, serving 710,370 individuals in need of food assistance — 248,080 of whom are children and 120,000 are older adults. The proceeds will not only go towards ending hunger throughout South Florida, but will also help create awareness throughout the community and help your neighbors in need. The event will take place on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 7:30 a.m – 9:30 a.m. It begins at Charnow Park, 1500 N Broadwalk, at Garfield Street.

Donate Old Furs by April 22 to Help Injured and Orphaned Animals Stay Cozy Buffalo Exchange Gives Fur Back to Wildlife through Annual Coats for Cubs Drive -- Bring Your Old Coats to Hollywood Boulevard Store by April 22 to Help Injured and Orphaned Animals Buffalo Exchange, a pioneer in buying and selling recycled fashion, has begun collecting furs for its annual Coats for Cubs drive. Until April 22, customers can donate real fur coats and trimmings at the Hollywood store or any of the 49 Buffalo Exchange locations across the country. All collected furs are then sent to wildlife rehabilitators, where they are re-purposed into bedding that nurtures recovering wild animals, providing more warmth and familiarity than other options like towels and sheets. “It really helps the animals to have something to snuggle into,” says Jody Raines of Illinois Valley Wildlife Rehab. “It appears to relax them and makes them easier to work with. Every baby heads right to the fur hiding place when I take them in.” 28

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According to Buffalo Exchange Vice President Rebecca Block, “Our Coats for Cubs drive is a unique way to give back to wildlife conservation. It helps injured and orphaned wildlife by keeping baby animals warm and minimizing human contact during the recovery process. It also gives our customers another way to recycle these kinds of items.” The program has seen great success since 2006, when Buffalo Exchange joined the Humane Society of the United States in its collection efforts. The family-owned resale chain, which is now the sole operator of the drive, has collected and distributed over 13,644 furs to wildlife rehabilitators nationwide. Last year alone, Buffalo Exchange collected 1,390 furs to give back to the animals. Visit CoatsForCubs.org to learn more and see photos of some of the animals who have benefited from donated furs. For information, call the Hollywood store at (954) 921-6589 or visit them at 1916 Hollywood Blvd.

Longer lives, fewer pensions and limited savings are a combination that has plenty of people worried when they look ahead to their retirement years. With nearly 60 percent of Americans saying that running out of money is their No. 1 concern, many of them are scrambling to figure out how they can make their money last the duration of a retirement that could drag on for 20 to 30 years or more. “Of course, one way is that you can take a part-time job after your retire, or you could just vow to spend less,” says John Hagensen, founder and managing director of Keystone Wealth Partners (www.Keystonewealthpartners.com) and author of Unleash Your Investments. “But those aren’t options a lot of people find very attractive.” In truth, there are no easy solutions, but Hagensen says there are steps you can take that can help boost your retirement bottom line. A few of those include: • Treat your nest egg with generosity. As you save for retirement, contribute generously to your retirement accounts. If you max out your contributions to your accounts, instead of just contributing the minimum, you’ll have significantly more stashed away when you reach retirement. That translates into more income. • Retire later than planned. “Obviously, if you can’t stand your job, this is not ideal,” Hagensen says. “But putting off retirement for a few more years is not a bad option if you enjoy your work. That gives you additional time to save more and fewer years in retirement in which you’ll need to draw off your savings.” • Maximize your Social Security benefits. When and how you decide to start drawing Social Security can make a significant difference in your benefits. “Various factors can come into play when making Social Security deci-

sions, such as how your income taxes might be affected,” Hagensen says. “It’s also worth noting that for every year you delay taking Social Security benefits, your yearly income increases by about 7 percent. If you delay past your full benefits age, which is 66 or 67 for most people, then your benefits actually grow by 8 percent a year, up until you reach age 70.” • Consider adding a fixed annuity in your retirement. “The key word here is ‘consider,’ “Hagensen says. Annuities are not right for everyone, and one of the reasons they often get a bad rap is that they are sold to people without any strategic plan or without any consideration about whether they are right for an individual’s situation. “Sometimes I see people who have 60 or 70 or 80 percent of their retirement portfolio in an annuity,” he says. “Annuities should be used as just a small percentage within your portfolio to create stability and a foundation.” Hagensen cautions that all the financial planning in the world doesn’t mean a lot if people don’t stick to the plan. “And unfortunately, the data show us that they rarely do,” he says. “Emotions kick in and they make decisions based on those emotions. But if you can be disciplined and follow through on what you know are the better decisions, then you have a great chance of increasing the amount of money you will have in retirement.” John Hagensen is the founder and managing director of Keystone Wealth Partners (www. Keystonewealthpartners.com). He also is author of Unleash Your Investments and hosts a weekly radio show, Myth Busting with Keystone Wealth Partners.

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Hollywood Ophthalmologist Shares Six Tips to Prevent Macular Degeneration By: Alan Mendelsohn, MD, FACS Macular Degeneration is the most common cause of blindness in Americans older than 50. The disease reduces the quality of central vision, ranging from a mild loss to a devastating impairment in vision. That is the bad news. Here is the good news. As a Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Fellowship Trained Ophthalmologist with more than 30 years of experience, I can assure you we can detect macular degeneration, even at its beginning stages, before symptoms arise. The earlier the diagnosis is made, the earlier we can start treatment with the hope of preserving as much of your eyesight as possible. The macula is a small area in the center of the retina. Its function is to see details of objects in the very center of your vision like the pages of a book or newspaper you are currently reading. While focusing, the macula is of paramount importance to driving, using digital devices, reading, recognizing faces or colors, and seeing objects in fine detail. There are two forms of macular degeneration. Dry AMD is the most common and is occurs when the macular tissue gets thinner with age, slowly degrading your central vision. Wet AMD is much more serious than Dry AMD but far less common. Wet AMD is caused by the growth of

3. Take AREDS 2 Vitamin supplementations, such as Ocuvite 50+ or Preservision. They contain six key active ingredients, Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc and Copper, in one pill. Alternatively, you can incorporate those six ingredients into your daily diet. 4. Increase consumption of alpha omega 3 fatty acids, including salmon, mackerel, herring, snapper as well as walnuts, hazelnuts, linseed and flaxseed oil.

abnormal blood vessels under your retina. If those blood vessels leak, they will damage the macula, which will quickly impair your central vision. There are many factors at play with the development and progression of macular degeneration. Smoking, UV light exposure, blue light emissions from digital devices, lack of dietary intake of key ingredients necessary for macular health, and genetics are all scientifically proven risk factors. Prevention is the key. We perform a comprehensive eye exam and OCT macular diagnostic test, to detect drusen, which can be a precursor to macular degeneration. If you are diagnosed with macular degeneration, the key is to have a trained medical professional to diligently monitor your eye health,

advising on treatment options if the need arises. Comprehensive eye exams and OCT diagnostic tests, at appropriate intervals, are of paramount importance to vigilantly safeguard macular health and quality of vision. We also believe there are things you can do to prevent or minimize macular degeneration: 1. Stop smoking immediately. Smoking provokes oxygen deficiency to your tissues and decreases the absorption and effectiveness of Vitamin E and other crucial elements. 2. Wear sunglasses with UV400 blocker and polarization on both lens surfaces.

5. Purchase ophthalmic lenses with “blue blocker” which minimizes transmission of Blue Light from digital devices including computers, tablets, smartphones, fluorescent lights and sun exposure. 6. Schedule a comprehensive eye examination, including appropriate diagnostic testing, with an eye physician. These appointment can be a sight-saver. Have you been diagnosed with macular degeneration? You have options. Please contact Eye Surgeons and Consultants of Hollywood, Fla at 954- 894-1500 to set up your appointment or visit www.myeyesurgeons.com for more information.

City Leaders Push for General Obligation Bond Hollywood City Staff are bedvolz@hollywoodgazette.com ginning the effort to promote the idea of a general obligation bond to city residents. They are also trying to see how much interest there might be for such a bond, which would mean additional taxes for homeowners. Raelin Storey and other staff members have been going to neighborhood organization meetings to talk with residents and see what they might be willing to vote for. There are three options being BY DAVID VOLZ CORRESPONDENT

discussed for the bond. A very large bond could pay for a new police station, a new city hall and various improvements to streets, parks, and lighting. A mid-level bond would also pay for infrastructure improvements as would a lower cost bond. During meetings, residents have said they want to see big improvements at the Orangebrook Golf and Country Club. Some would like to see a world-class golf course that would be suitable for tournaments as well as a golf course for more casual golfers. But all these projects come at

a price. Preliminary estimates for a new city hall would be about $35 million and a new police station would cost about $49 million. LED lighting around the city installed would cost about $7 million. Various neighborhood improvements would cost about $6 million and sidewalk expansion would be about $8 million. Street resurfacing would cost about $6 million. New fire equipment would cost about $5 million. “Right now we are gauging the interest of residents to see what they might want and what they would

vote for. We may find out there are some things people won’t vote for,” said Joann Hussey, spokesperson for the city government. Even though some residents might not be eager to pay for a new police station and city hall, both buildings are considered old and outdated. There is a need for other infrastructure improvements throughout Hollywood as well. Community meetings and workshops will continue to be held to give residents a chance to voice their opinions and concerns.

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The Hollywood Couple that Works, Parents, Studies and Plays Together… Stays Together Hollywood residents Chinara and Teth Milligan are an inspiration for cynics everywhere. Their story flies in the face of those who think doing everything together is a recipe for marital disaster. At Broward College, Chinara Milligan is the executive assistant and admission coordinator at the Honors College -- she manages everything related to admissions and graduation. Her husband Teth Milligan works in facilities where he’s responsible for inventory, planning and maintenance tasks. Working for the same employer is just the tip of the iceberg for their shared experiences. This year, Chinara and Teth both graduated with their BAS degrees in Supervision and Management. They began their educational journey together in 2010 by earning their associate degrees. Now, they plan to pursue master’s degrees together as well. A typical day for the Milligans starts at 5 am and ends at midnight as they work, study, and parent their two children. The Milligans say the pushed each other to achieve so much and couldn’t have done it without each other. Their eldest son currently is at FSU and is so proud of his parents; of course, he came home to watch them graduate. "My husband Teth and I have been in love for almost 15 years and have been married since 2006," said Chinara. "We met and became friends in middle school but fell in love years later. We have both been employed at Broward College since 2007. Our Broward College family has been super sup-

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