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PEOPLE&EVENTS 12 Aspen Songwriter’s Festival 14 Concours D’Elegance 16 Tour De Cure 18 Pulse 20 Links for Literacy 22 Saturday Night Fever 24 Traveling Plate

COVER STORY 26 Duck Fest Derby FEATURES 36 Romantic Broward 52 Gulfstream Park STYLE 40

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BUSINESS&MONEY 50 Gold DINING GUIDE 64

SCENEONSITE 66 Koosh Breast Cancer Fundraiser 68 75th Anniversary Riverside Hotel 70 Night of the Broadway Starts 72 Cruising for a Cause

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February marks the pinnacle of activity for the football season as millions prepare to watch the Lombardy Trophy awarded to this year’s top NFL Team. To the dismay of many, Tim Tebow will not be the one to hoist sports most coveted prize, although he did convert many naysayers with some miraculous endings while leading his team to the playoffs. Admittedly, I was rooting for him. Well, now we have the Panthers and Heat to fill the void for sports excitement. Right after football comes flowers, fine dining and romance as the 14th of this month is Valentine’s Day. It is interesting to note this occasion originated in medieval times when a catholic priest would marry young men against the Roman emperor’s decree. It seemed the ruler believed unmarried men made for better

Other issues turning up the heat, which may have more impact on our daily lives, are determining our representatives in the re-districting of the US House, State House and State Senate for Florida. Hold on, this rollercoaster appears really turn up the heat and to go and on, then possibly off to the courts. On a personal note, I want to congratulate Rita & Rick Case on the 50th Anniversary celebration which they completely underwrote last month at the Signature Grand, hosted by Arlene Pecora. The event attracted more than twelve hundred attendees and raised more than one million dollars for twenty one local charities. The occasion truly reﬂected the genuine devotion the Case’s have for their South Florida home and the Beach Boys and

“I EXTEND A heartfelt thank you TO THE THOUSANDS OF positive notes, EMAILS AND COMMENTS ON OUR NEW REDESIGN AND UPGRADE TO your Lifestyle Magazine. ” soldiers. The priest’s name was Valentine and he befriended the deaf and blind daughter of one of his jailors. Legend has it he restored her sight and hearing before being beheaded. Well gentlemen, if you don’t want to suffer the same fate, you better make your dinner reservations early. Now as winter brings some cooler weather the political process is heating up nationally and locally. It looks like the Republicans Party may be preparing to make Mitt Romney its Presidential nominee. The only question becomes, who will be the selection for Vice President? Some initials being ﬂoated are SP, RS, NG, or maybe J-E-B?

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Beatles tribute bands had everyone Enjoying the Lifestyle way past midnight. Lastly, I extend a heartfelt thank you to the thousands of positive notes, emails and comments on our new redesign and upgrade to your Lifestyle Magazine. This month we continue to improve the format and trust your feedback will keep us the best publication in the city. Happy Valentine’s Day! As Always, Enjoy the Lifestyle! Jim Norton President & Publisher Lifestyle, Publications

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MARK AND ROBIN LEVINSON OF LEVINSON JEWELERS HOSTED A PRIVATE, INTIMATE GATHERING AT THEIR HOME TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR THE 7908 ASPEN SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL. Imagine the most beautiful night in South Florida. It’s 60 degrees and the evening sky is full of stars. You have just ﬁnished a wonderful dining experience and now are being treated to the soulful sounds of John Oates. John is an American rock, R&B and soul guitarist, musician, songwriter and producer best known as half of the rock and soul duo Hall & Oates. John Oates is the mastermind and host of the 7908 Aspen Songwriters Festival whose mission is to bring together songwriters new and legendary to create the next generation of great American music in an atmosphere of collaboration and

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community. John’s goal to create the shortest distance between the songwriter’s voice and the listener’s ear allows audiences to experience music in a whole new way. Legendary writers perform side by side with the next great generation of songwriting talent. This allows participants to be on the cutting edge of new music. “The evening and performance by John Oates was spectacular, and raised funds for a wonderful initiative,” said Mark Levinson, coowner of Levinson Jewelers. “John is not only a great talent, but also a great friend and supporter of the arts.” “We have a love of music and wanted to be part of making an impact in something really special” said Scot Hunter of Emerald Asset Advisors, a host of the evening. “This evening is a small representation of what you may hear at the 7908 Songwriters Festival.” Creating a bond between the artists who write the songs and the fans who want to hear them in

their purest, most real form is what John Oates shares as he explains his passion. This passion drew both Gerry and Ellen Greenspoon of Greenspoon Marder and Doug and Lynda Weiser of Cloud 9 Film Partners to participate in hosting the local event. “We feel strongly about helping aspiring musicians” said Gerry Greenspoon. “This is a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness and money for this outstanding festival while experiencing your favorite songwriters up close and personal.” More than 70 guests were present to experience a small taste of the 7908 Aspen Songwriters Festival here in South Florida and a live auction was hosted by South Florida’s local radio personality John “Footy” Kross helping the event raise more than $100,000. Dates for the next 7908 Aspen Songwriters Festival are set for March 21-25, 2012. For more information visit www.wheeleroperahouse.com or call Toll Free 866-449-0464 or the Box Ofﬁce at 970-920-5770.

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For tickets, contact 954.262.0236 or moagroupsales@moaﬂ.org Museum hours and directions are on www.moaﬂ.org The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale is home to AutoNation Academy of Art and Design offering studio art classes to children and adults, Books & Books and Museum Café.

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night James Bond themed black-tie gala dinner and live auction at the renowned Boca Raton Resort & Club, featuring a performance by Emmy award-winning comedian Dana Carvey and a Casino Royale afterparty. Automotive industry icons such as Mike Jackson, Carroll Shelby, Edsel Ford and John Staluppi will also be honored on Saturday evening, adding to the excitement and prestige of this ever-growing event. The weekend concludes with the famed Sunday Concours, drawing thousands of automotive enthusiasts and showcasing 300 of the finest collector cars and motorcycles in the world. An expert panel of judges will select the finest cars based on a preset criterion to include period, presentation and authenticity. A new and exciting addition to this year’s event includes the unveiling of the brand new, expanded showfield,

which has been completely renovated by the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Not only has the showﬁeld doubled in size, but it is the only golf course ever to be converted speciﬁcally for a Concours. During this year’s Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance, RM Auctions in association with Sotheby’s will auction the world renowned Milhous Collection February 24 and 25, 2012. Carefully amassed over the past 50 years by Bob and Paul Milhous – who will be honored with the Lee Iacocca Award during the Saturday night gala – the collection boasts an unprecedented selection of automobiles, mechanical musical instruments and collectibles. For additional information on the Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance, to see a full schedule of events, sponsorship opportunities and ticket information please visit www. bocaCDE.com.

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PULSE Young Friends of ‘Heart’ Have PULSE on Local Philanthropy WHAT STARTED AS A SMALL GROUP OF BROWARD COUNTY’S MOST UP AND COMING CIVIC, COMMUNITY AND CORPORATE LEADERS HAS QUICKLY EVOLVED INTO AN ENTIRELY NEW DIVISION OF WIDESPREAD SUPPORT FOR THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION – ALL WITHIN JUST A YEARLONG TIMESPAN . Known as PULSE, the group formed as the driving force aimed at getting young professionals aligned with the lifesaving mission of the American Heart Association. Following the success of the 2011 inaugural PULSE event, the organization is pleased to announce the second annual event, titled the “Red Party”, which will take place on Thursday, March 1 at the Westin Beach Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale from 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Last year, the gathering drew more than 500 guests who mixed and mingled amidst sumptuous hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and live entertainment. PULSE 2012 Chairmen are Romina Sifuentes, Sara Shake and Jamie Shock. “I know I speak for all the cochairs of PULSE in saying that our committee has pulled together to achieve goals that we thought were totally out of reach, not only from a fundraising perspective, but also in the generosity of their time, commitment to the cause, and exceptional, individual talents that each member brings to the group,”

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said Shake. “With a team like ours, the possibilities are endless, and we are so excited and proud to give back to the American Heart Association this year.” One Beat CPR, a dedicated team of professionals who deliver reallife experiences to the classroom to ensure learning CPR is “fun” and “easy”, is the Signature Sponsor. Andre Johnson, Houston Texans Wide Receiver, whom will be in attendance at the event, is the Celebrity Sponsor and the Kickoff Sponsor is Silverlining Inﬂight Catering/Jet Runway Café. Proceeds go directly to the American Heart Association in its nationwide effort to combat heart disease and stroke, the No. 1 and No. 4 killers, respectively, of American men and women. Fittingly, the event falls on the heels of February, “American Heart Month”, when education and awareness outreach is at an all-time high. While largely perceived as a “man’s disease”, heart disease is also the No. 1 killer of women. In

fact, cardiovascular diseases claim more female lives than the next four causes of death combined. PULSE also emphasizes the importance of children’s heart health and focuses a large part of its campaign on education regarding the childhood obesity epidemic facing America and what parents can do to ensure their children live longer, stronger lives. Supporters also lead the way in raising funds for the Open Your Heart component of the Broward Heart Ball, which will be held on Saturday, May 5, also at the Westin Beach Resort & Spa. The Broward Heart Ball is a prestigious, black-tie social event which will be chaired for the second consecutive year by Steven Mariano, Chairman and Chief Executive Ofﬁcer of Patriot National Insurance Group. Mariano’s company is also the Signature Sponsor of the Broward Heart Ball. For further information about the PULSE event and the Broward Heart Ball, call 954-492-6908 or visit www. heart.org/browardheartball.

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KIDS IN DISTRESS KID “Saturday Night Fever” Dinner Gala to support Abused and Neglected Children GRAB YOUR LOVE BEADS AND YOUR OLD FORTY-FIVES. DUST OFF YOUR BELL BOTTOMS, FOR A PARTY THAT JIVES. NOW THAT WE’VE GOT YOUR ATTENTION MARK YOUR CALENDARS. THE KIDS IN DISTRESS AUXILIARY IS HOSTING A “SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER” DINNER GALA, SATURDAY, MARCH 3 AT 6:30 P.M. AT THE HYATT REGENCY BONAVENTURE, TO SUPPORT ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY. Kids in Distress are well-known for going above and beyond in order to keep families together during hard economic times. Examples of their good work abound in South Florida. Consider the case of Natalie, a single mother who fell on hard times. Natalie was about to lose her home, and with no home, she would also lose her

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children. Kids in Distress stepped in and gave Natalie two months of mortgage payments from an emergency fund to tie her over. Natalie also attended parenting classes in order to learn how to better manage the children and help them with their schoolwork and social relationships. In two months’ time, the plan devised by Kids in Distress was starting to show results. The school reported that the children’s grades improved and each had a growing number of friends. Today’s economy is making it difﬁcult for more and more families to survive day to day. Unskilled workers with few resources need help to keep their heads above water

and their families intact. Members of the community will be supporting these efforts when they participate in the KID Safari Soiree Gala. With your help, local families like Natalie’s will strengthen and get on their feet again. Enjoy appetizers, cocktails, and silent auctions with many wonderful prizes, followed by a live auction and dinner and dancing. It is sure to be a Saturday Night Fever of socializing, networking and just plain fun. Tickets are $150 per person and include appetizers and dinner. For further information or to purchase tickets please contact us at 954-252-3365 or visit our website at www.kidaux.org.

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The Traveling Plate concept was created by ARC Broward Culinary Institute and came to fruition through a project of the Leadership Broward Class XXX. The founding members of the group include professionals from different industries who came together to bring awareness of the ARC Broward Culinary Institute to a new audience of foodies. “We aim to provide a sophisticated (but not stuffy) dining experience that incorporates our passion for creativity, sustainability, eclecticism and our joie de vivre,” says Gary Snow, ARC Broward Culinary Institute Director. Chef DeLeon, a founding member of the group, will create a one of a kind dinner alongside Chef Donarth Neil, Executive Chef/Chef Instructor at the ARC Broward Culinary Institute, and both Culinary Institute alumni and students. Proceeds from the dinner will be used to fund scholarships for students with ﬁnancial barriers so that they may enroll and complete

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BY KEVIN LANE

WHILE THE CONCEPT OF A DUCK FEST DERBY MIGHT SEEM WACKY, IT’S A MAJOR FUNDRAISING EVENT, BRINGING IN UPWARDS OF $150,000.00 PER YEAR. LAST YEAR, AN ESTIMATED 2,500 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED. DUCKS CAN BE ‘A DOPTED’ (SPONSORED) FOR $5.00 EACH. Lee Sheffield is the Chair of the Duck Fest, an event she’s chaired since its inception six years ago. “It is just so much fun to participate in with all the quacking and duck jokes happening,’ she said. “Years ago we were trying to come up with an event for downtown Fort Lauderdale that wasn’t another gala. During our research, we realized many communities had a duck race which gets whole families involved, and thus… Duck Fest Derby was born. “We meet monthly starting in the summer, up to the week of the event. We do the typical reaching out to the community for support and involvement. One of the things we need to secure first is the grand prize, since our theme revolves around that,” Lee added. This year, the grand prize is a 7 day/6 night Hawaiian getaway, complete with volcano and surfing experiences! Along with Co-Chair Jeff Lowe, there’s an enthusiastic committee that includes: Lindsey Marmorstein, Corey Mershon, Courtney Hammond, Daleth Aponte, Jeff Lowe, Jeff Spiro, Jennifer Homan, Joan Hathaway, Lea Kuhry, Lee Sheffield, Mike Sipe, Pat Caruso, Rob Sadowsky, Traci Copeland, Cindi Elias, Heidi Welch,

Lynda Hurwitz, Claudia McCormick, Wanda David, Bob Hathaway, Patricia Moskol and Ariadna Camilo, This year, the Duck Fest Derby, presented by JM Family Enterprises, takes place on Saturday, February 25th at Esplanade Park, 400 S.W. 2nd Street in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The event runs from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with the race starting at 3:30 p.m.. Here’s how it works… The ducks are dumped into the New River by the Symphony Condo where oil booms are in place to keep them together. From there, they race to the ﬁnish line which is just east of the gazebo in Esplanade Park. Since the currents of the New River do not always cooperate, the Marine Patrol

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stands by with there water hoses, which they turn on the ducks and it moves them along. This will be the ﬁrst Duck Fest for Gregory Kurth, the new President/ CEO of Kids in Distress. He is replacing Thomas J. Tomczyk who is retiring after serving as the Kids In Distress President/CEO since 1996. “Greg is a recognized leader and an accomplished CEO in children’s social services in Florida,” said Steve Palmer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kids in Distress of Broward and Palm Beach counties. “Just like Tom, he is dedicated and caring and has the knowledge, experience and vision to lead Kids In Distress. He will work closely with Tom during the transition.”

Kurth was previously CEO of Family Services of Metro Orlando, a $50 million community-based lead agency created for managing all services for families involved with child protection in two counties of 1.3 million residents and where more than 10,000 clients were served annually. As President/CEO of Kids In Distress, Kurth will oversee the nationally licensed and accredited agency working toward the prevention of child abuse, preservation of the family, and the care and treatment of abused and neglected children. Kids In Distress partners with corporations, organizations, municipalities, schools and individuals to provide basic services to the underserved population in South Florida. More than 6,000 children and families were served by Kids In Distress last year through Prevention, Foster Care, Preschool, Family Counseling Clinic and Emergency Residential programs. Gregory currently resides in Victoria Park after having lived in Orlando for the last 10 years. His family consists of wife Robyn and two children, Alexander, 9 and Moselle, 6. “I’m very excited about my first Duck Fest experience! It is not just a fundraising event, but an opportunity to engage the broader community. Duck Fest is one of the most creative events I’ve ever seen for a children’s entity, in highlighting its significant community impact,” he said. “KID will continue to ensure our programs adapt to the changing needs of our children & families.” In addition to JM Family, other sponsors include AT&T, SunTrust, Prescription Pad, Cliff Berry Environmental, Kornahrens Family Foundation, SunTrust Bank. Staples, Brickman Group, Falkins & Co., Winterfest, Mike Sipe Entertainment Events & Productions, Wiring.com, Lewis Marine Supply, Erik Wright and Pure Energy Entertainment, Inc.. The day will be filled with fun, familyfriendly activities, including KID Olympic competitions, Bounce House, Rock Wall, Carnival games, face painting, art tent, musical and dance performances, a petting zoo and some competitive games such as Hoola-Hooping and Wii games. “Additionally we have a VID (Very Important Duck) tent, which is a party in and of it self for sponsors and major donors,” Lee quipped. For information visit www.duckfestderby. org or call Kids In Distress at (954) 390-7620. For up-to-date information on supporting events, please visit www.kidinc.org, www. facebook.com/KidsInDistress and on Twitter @kidsindistress1. Ducks are also available the day of the race.

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IF DUCKS COULD TALK… Particularly some of the estimated 15,000 that will be competing in the Kids in Distress “Duck Fest Derby,” we’d like to ask a few questions. And actually, we were in luck… We were able to submit a few questions to last year’s winner… who, because she (yes, a lady duck won!) wasn’t authorized to speak due to complicated conﬁdentiality restraints, these answers and comments are “off the record” by “informed sources” and under no circumstances… can we tell you her name.

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HERE’S WHAT WE LEARNED… Q.With 15,000 fellow ducks, what do you do that gives you a competitive edge? A.With that many ducks competing, I have to do my best to keep in great shape so that I can win. I mostly do squats and stuff since it’s all my feet that are doing the paddling to keep me ahead. Q.What do you do to get in shape? Any special training? Do you have a trainer? A.None of us are allowed to have a personal trainer, mostly because we don’t have money so we are pretty much on our own. Even if we did have cash, where would we keep it… we have no pockets. Q.Have you made any design modiﬁcations since your ﬁrst race? It seems like you’re naked... or is that an illusion? A.I am naked but that’s ho ow we all roll, naked as can be.. I try to get to the front of the t loader so when we are dump ped into the New River I can get out front. This part of the race co omes down to luck, but I have allways considered myself to be a lucky duck. Q.What do you do during d the year between races? A.We race in ove er 75 cities nationwide, so w we are always busy and alwa ays traveling. I work out ass

often as I can. Q.There’s an unconﬁrmed rumor that you are romantically linked to one of the other ducks. Any comment?? A.Well the truth is that I kind of have the hots for Daffy Duck, he’s our Brad Pitt and George Clooney rolled into one in the duck world. Honestly, it was his sense of humor… he really quacks me up. Q.Are you concerned about pollution in the New River? A.Absolutely not, Fort Lauderdale is the best location, loads of great people come to watch and root for all of us. The water is warm and it is the best city to celebrate in after the race. Go Fort Lauderdale!!! The interview was abruptly halted when we asked (we had to ask…) if there was any truth to the rumor that there was a ro romantic relationship with the A f l a c duck!

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SOUTH FLORIDIANS WILL BE THE FIRST IN THE NATION TO VIEW AN EXTRAORDINARY EXHIBITION - OFFERING OF THE ANGELS: OLD MASTER PAINTINGS AND TAPESTRIES FROM THE UFFIZI GALLERY, THROUGH APRIL 8, 2012, AT THE MUSEUM OF ART|FORT LAUDERDALE NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY. The Uffizi houses one of the world’s greatest collections Eucharist. The paintings and tapestries portray scenes of paintings and tapestries, many of which were originally from the Old Testament, including the Creation of Adam, the Expulsion from the Garden of Eden, and the Miracle commissioned by members of the Medici family. “Offering of the Angels brings to the Museum of Art of the Manna, as well as events from the life of Christ, and to South Florida a wealth of old master paintings including the Annunciation, the Nativity, the Rest on the and tapestries that are rarely, if ever, seen in this region, Flight into Egypt, the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection. Tying together says Executive Director all the subjects is the theme of the Museum of Art Fort of forgiveness. Lauderdale Irvin Lippman. Among the exhibition’s “We welcome the generosity stellar paintings is the of the Uffizi Gallery in vivid Madonna and Child allowing these treasures to (ca. 1466-67) by Sandro travel here. These works Botticelli (circa 1445-1510) of art reflect, in their fullest which reveals the graceful expression, the high points spirit and sensitive lyricism of artistic achievement of for which the artist is best Western civilization.” known. One of the earliest First organized for the works is Lorenzo Monaco’s 2007 Christmas season at the The Crucifixion with the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Virgin, Saint John and Mary Italy, the exhibition Il Pane Magdalene (ca. 1395-1400), degli Angeli (Offering of with its pious figures and the Angels) was such an stunning gilt background enormous success that the that are a hallmark of the Uffizi’s curators decided Late Gothic style. Luca to make it available to an Giordano (1634-1705), a international audience. leading figure of the Late The exhibition opened the ABOVE: FLORENTINE MANUFACTURE, WEAVING OF NICOLA KARCHER, FROM A DRAWING BY FRANCESCO DE’ ROSSI, CALLED IL SALVIATI Baroque period in Italy, is following year in Spain; first TAPESTRY DEPICTING THE DEPOSITION FROM THE CROSS, SECOND HALF represented by the moving in Madrid in 2008 and later, OF 16TH CENTURY, SILK, GOLD AND GILDED SILVER, COLLECTION OF THE UFFIZI GALLERY, FLORENCE, ITALY Climb to Calvary (1685in Barcelona in 2009. Offering of the Angels is curated by Antonio Natali, 1686), a large canvas that depicts an emotional encounter director of the Uffizi Gallery, and features tapestries on Christ’s ascent to his crucifixion. A featured work is and paintings by some of the greatest artists of the the recently-restored Madonna with Child and Saint Renaissance and Baroque periods, including Sandro Catherine, a magnificent oil on canvas from the Workshop Botticelli, Parmigianino, Alessandro Allori, Luca of Titian (ca. 1550). These canvases will be installed in Giordano, and Lorenzo Monaco. All of the 45 works the company of two large and elaborate tapestries from of art in the exhibition are related to the theme of the the 16th century that depict scenes from the life of Christ,

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including The Descent from the Cross and The Resurrection. The Uffizi Gallery is one of the oldest and most famous art museums in the world. It is housed in an impressive structure erected between 1560 and 1574 by Cosimo I de’ Medici that served as the judicial and government offices of the Tuscan state. Giorgio Vasari, a friend of Michelangelo who coined the term Renaissance, was its architect. It now houses one of the great collections of paintings and tapestries– many of which were originally owned or commissioned by members of the powerful Medici family. Available to visitors by special request beginning in the 16th century, the Uffizi Gallery was officially opened to the public in 1765.

The exhibition is coming to the United States through the efforts and encouragement of the Amici degli Uffizi, which was established in 1993 by a group of concerned Florentine citizens following a terrorist bombing which damaged the Gallery and some of its impressive artworks. A fully-illustrated 167-page exhibition catalogue ($39.95) is available at Books & Books in the Museum lobby. Tickets include an audio guide and are priced at: $18 for adults ($10 for adult Members of the Museum), $15 for seniors and Military, and $10 for children (ages 6-17). Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more by contacting the Group Sales Office at 954-262-0204 or moagroupsales@ moafl.org.

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ROMANTIC BROWARD BROWARD DISCOVERING THE HEART OF OUR COMMUNITY

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To be honest, the words romance and Broward County are not often used in the same sentence. When one thinks of rom mantic locales the mind drifts to placess like Paris, Florence and Saint Tropez.. And to be honest thosee places are pretty romantic. Saint Tropez, is a beautiful seaside resort th hat has been dubbed the playground fo or jetsetters, fashion models, and million naires, and it is most-enduringly known as the place where the iconic Brigitte Bardot was “discovered”. Florence has beautiful piazzas, romantic cafes and aweinspiring works of art. And d Paris, well Paris is Paris. But as we approach Vallentine’s Day we encourage the romanticcs among our readers to reconsider Brow ward County. Whether it’s a gorgeous sunset over Fort Lauderdale beach, an intimate stroll along Las Olas Boulevard or adventurous forays througgh the famed River of Grass—Broward County is a hopeless romantic’s dream m location. To get your hearts racin ng and your imaginations ﬁred up, we offer a few tips for your Valentine’s Daay pleasures.

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Brow ward has amazing resorts and romantic getaways for those “stay-cations “ th hat seem to sustain us. We re ecommend that you check in the new B Ocean Fort Lauderdale. Located t d on the ocean on Sunrise Boulevard, B Ocean offers an array of incredible amenities and every one of its 240 rooms has ocean views. The suites are more like studio apartments—beautifully decorated and perfect for honeymoons or romantic rendezvous. If your idea of romance is a spa day for two: check out Coral Springs’ own European Spa, Le Boe, which has services for both men and women.

Flowers For 855 yeaars rs,, Th The Fl F amingo Gardenss hav avee d deeligh hted romantics with its 60 acress of bea eautyy feeat aturing 3,0000 ssp atu pec e ies off tro ropical aand subtropical plants and t eees. It al tr also bo oast oas oa sts tth he la larg rgges est co coll l ecti ll eccti t on on of nati tivve wildlife in the state and a ti gorrgeous array ayy of flamiingos ngos.. Trrop T opic i al jungl ungle glles es are re ver eryy rom ro omanttic c and d Flamingo Gardens offers some of the last th la ast nattural al jun ungl nglle in Flo lori rida ri daa rig ight ht heerre in in Dav vie, between Griffin Road and an d II-595. A particcul ularrly romantic spot ot is un unde nd deer ern rneaath t the G Gardens’ unique hammock of 200 00 year ol old d Li Livve Oak ak tre r es. W il Wh ilee wee’r ’ree in n the garden mo od dee, anothe heer favorite e staple on your Romantic Brow Br ward d to tour ur should be The Bonne nett Ho ne H usse Museum m and Gardens, located in easst ea st For ort rt Laud der erdale. The Bo Bonnet House combines histo Bon ory, y art, nature and culture in an alluring trrop opic icaal setti ic ting ti ng tha hat wi w ll set your hear arrt aflutter. Su urp rpri riisee you our love veed one post Valentine’s Day by visiting v the Bonnet House on Feb. 166. Yo Y u’lll be able to catch the Young Artists Music M Series from 7-9 p.m. In n add dditio ion to romantic music, enjoy complimentary ion io y wine, coffee and dessert cou co ourte esy sy of st s udents from the nearby Fort Lauderd dale Culinary School.

Romantic Districts While the arts and romance go together, ambience—a sense of place—is also important. Broward is full of romantic spots including the legendary Las Olas Boulevard, one of Florida’s most walkable streets. Nothing beats a slow stroll on Las Olas where you can take in the sights and sounds of an historic street pulsing with activity. Nearby is the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District, a 22-block long area chock full of restaurants, cafes, shops, and art galleries along the banks of The New River. Paris eat your heart out. We recommend a visit to the Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale which is featuring an exhibit “Offering of the Angels” Old Master Paintings and Tapestries from the Old Masters from the world famous Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy through April. The Uffizi Gallery is one of the oldest and most famous art museums in the world. Impress your beloved with your knowledge of art. This rare exhibit—visiting only four U.S. cities—features tapestries and paintings by some of the greatest artists of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, including Botticelli, Parmigianino, Allori, Giordano, and Lorenzo Monaco, among many others. All of the 45 works of art in the exhibition are related to the theme of forgiveness, always a good thing when we’re talking about love. If you find yourself in western Broward check out The Weston Town Center on Market Street in the heart of Weston. Your loved one is sure to enjoy the shops, wine tastings and dining.

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Broward Center for the Performing Arts Broward’s crown jewel of culture is a wonderful place to spend a romantic evening. Offering a vast array of performances and experiences, the Broward Center is a local treasure. This month, on Feb. 26 to be exact, the Broward Center turns 21 years old and for many long time cultural connoisseurs the venue has truly reached maturity. Here’s a look at some romantic February performances: On Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Center’s University Theatre, The Florida Wind Symphony, a resident professional ensemble of Florida Atlantic University, performs a special concert for this special day. The concert is being billed “The Winds of Romance”—how can you resist. Featuring the remarkable voices of Dean Peterson - soloist with the Metropolitan Opera in New York - and Birgit Fioravante acclaimed soprano of The Dueling Divas and the Opera Orchestra of New York - this concert will inspire your heart with romantic favorites. Impress your date and attend Conductor Kyle Prescott’s elegant reception following the concert. P.S. This concert will be held at Florida Atlantic University’s Boca Raton campus. Tickets range from $15-$35. Visit the Broward Center website for ticket information. As your romance concierge; we also encourage you to check out the legendary Willie Nelson, performing at the Broward Center, Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $35$75.

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Nelson’s library of songs includes some of the most romantic ever including: “Stardust”, “Always On My Mind” and our favorite “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain”. Willie is romance, trust us on this one. Visit www.browardcenter.org for ticket info. To round out your evening the Broward Center offers an array of dining options within the facility. Our favorites are “Serenade” located in the beautiful Abdo New River Room. Before the show, enjoy a delicious three-course, prix fixe menu with choice of entree including: s 4ENDERLOIN OF "EEF -EDIUM RARE MEDALLIONS of filet mignon served with a port wine shallot demi-glace s #RAB 3TUFFED 3HRIMP 0RAWNS CROWNED WITH savory crabmeat and served with a citrus beurre blanc s #HILEAN 3EA "ASS HERB CRUSTED lLET TOPPED with a fire roasted red pepper and pineapple salsa s 3TUFFED #HICKEN "REAST -ARINATED breast, stuffed with Portobello mushrooms, mozzarella cheese and spinach served with a balsamic rosemary sauce s ,AMB /SSO "UCO $ELECTABLY TENDER LAMB shanks served in a hearty vegetable merlot demi-glace s 6EGETARIAN 2AVIOLI 3TUFFED WITH SPINACH mushrooms and a blend of cheeses and served with a zesty Pomodoro sauce The prix fixe menu also includes a house salad, warm sourdough bread and chef’s choice of a delicious dessert. Enjoy all this while being serenaded by the talented staff, singing the best of Broadway and popular standards as they serve. An enticing selection of appetizers and a range of fine wines and cocktails are available for purchase. Once finished with your meal, you are only steps away from your theater seat and the enjoyment begins all over again. For reservations and more information call 954-462-0222.

Broward is fortunate to have hundreds of wonderful restaurants which makes it impossible to choose the most romantic. By no means is this a complete or exhaustive list, but we came up with a few options for a romantic dinner. For beach area dining consider 33rd and Dine French Café . This gem is not only near the beach, it is inexpensive as well. And of course it’s a French restaurant, which gives it some added romantic points. You never know what you’ll ﬁnd at this eclectic café—we were there recently and were treated to delicious crepes and the sight of stylish women wearing some amazing hats. We recommend the Veal Normandie and of course the crepes and escargot, which we believe is an aphrodisiac. We particularly love these hidden gems. 33rd and Dine is located in a small shopping center off of A1A in Fort Lauderdale at 3330 N.E. 33rd Street. For information, please call 954-630-0235 No list of romantic spots in Broward would be complete with a mention of the famous Café Martorano, which has become a worldwide sensation as a result of the unique vision and persona of chef/proprietor Steve Martorano, who has been featured on “Housewives of Miami” and is the author of his own book “Yo Cuz The Italian American Cook” and star of

his own web series. The food is sensational. The vibe is amazing and you never know who you’ll run into when you dine. Café Martorano has three locations, the Hard Rock, Oakland Park Boulevard and Vegas. Visit www.cafemartorano.com for information and entertainment. When in Coral Springs, you’ll want to check out Runyon’s, 9810 Sample Road, a longtime favorite of locals. With an almost 30-year track record of success, Runyon’s is a romantic restaurant with a piano bar, a nice wine list and great food. For information and reservations call (954) 752-2333. Also on our must-visit list: If you love steak visit Weston’s Ireland’s Restaurant, 250 Racquet Club Road, at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure. If your love interest enjoys the genteel and the classy visit Hidden Tea Secrets, 6682 Parkside Drive in Parkland. Fine china, Victorian ambience, silver and linen—perfect.

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AMID ECONOMIC PROBLEMS IN EUROPE, ONGOING TURMOIL IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND CONTINUED UNCERTAINTIES ABOUT THE U.S. ECONOMY, 2012 HAS BEGUN AS ANOTHER YEAR WHEN MANY INVESTORS ARE WONDERING “WHAT ABOUT GOLD?” They are considering getting into gold or expanding their gold investments because 2011 was the 11th consecutive year in which prices rose for that precious metal. The price of gold for immediate delivery on the London market rose 7.5 percent in 2011, ending the year at $1,524.80 an ounce. That took place during a year when the Standard & Poor’s 500 declined 0.6 percent. But it is important to know that gold’s 2011 year-end price was down about 20 percent from early September’s record highs in the $1,900 range. Gold moves in the opposite direction of the U.S. dollar, and that currency began appreciating in value last fall when many institutional investors turned to it because of concerns about the ﬁnancial strength of European governments and ﬁnancial systems. So, even if the past decade’s bull market for gold continues it can be expected that there will be price swings during any year. The price of gold was in the $270 range during much of 2000 and 2001 before it began a long-term rise following the September 11 attacks and the ensuing crisis in Iraq. “I expect gold will continue its long-term rise even with some corrections like we saw late in 2011,” says James DiGeorgia, founder and president of Gold and Energy Advisor in Boca Raton. DiGeorgia’s company publishes a newsletter on the markets for gold, other precious metals

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BUSINESS&money and oil—with a focus on how international and U.S. economic events impact those markets. He expects that Europe’s banking and financial problems will remain a major issue in 2012, and cites that as a main reason for his forecast that the price of gold will be above $2,100 an ounce by the end of this year. “I recommend that everyone should have a portion of their investments in gold,” he says. “It is a hedge that everyone needs. For many, it can be up to 15 percent (of investible assets).” Taking a longterm view, many financial advisors in South Florida and around the country emphasize that gold should be viewed foremost as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainties. Thus, having a portion of assets in gold can be a prudent strategy for many investors no matter the overall world financial environment. The percentage of investable assets to have in gold varies among investors based on factors that include their ability and willingness to tolerate price swings and its high degree of downside risk compared with some other investments. Scot Hunter, CEO of Emerald Asset Advisors. LLC in Weston, notes that gold prices have historically experienced extremely long bull and bear periods. After peaking in 1980, gold drifted downward for nearly 20 years before reversing course. Emerald Asset Advisors, a Registered Investment Advisor, says on its Web site that it provides fee-based, discretionary asset management to its private and institutional clients. “Regardless of whether gold prices head higher or lower in the near term, we believe gold is a unique asset that deserves a spot in any diversified portfolio,” Hunter says. He adds that gold can help stabilize portfolio returns during periods of extreme market volatility and may serve several

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might consider mutual funds, direct investment in gold mining stocks or purchase of gold bullion. His preferred investment is gold coins produced by the mints of the United States and other governments. A buyer can take possession, and the coins are liquid. DiGeorgia’s company includes a coin dealership. To avoid mark-ups or problems such as a dealer not delivering the coins, he suggests that buyers contact local ofﬁces of the Better Business Bureau before buying gold coins from a dealer. The U.S. Eagle, Canadian Maple Leaf and Chinese Panda are among coins that he recommends for investment. Gold jewelry should be purchased “for the love of it” and not as an investment, DiGeorgia says, because mark-ups for purchase often are high and because its market is not as liquid as other types of gold. DiGeorgia advises investors to check with their ﬁnancial advisors to determine how much of their assets they should invest in gold. He recommends a maximum of 15 percent, unless you anticipate the onset of a worldwide recession or similar economic catastrophe. If gold prices become out of reach for some investors or hit levels that some consider overpriced, he says investors might consider silver which is sometimes called “the poor man’s metal,” In early January, silver was trading in the range of $29 an ounce.

GOLD other purposes, including: s ! HEDGE AGAINST A WEAK DOLLAR s )Nm ATION 0ROTECTION s ! POTENTIAL SAFE HAVEN DURING times of crisis s 0ROTECTION DURING DEm ATIONARY periods s ,OW CORRELATION TO OTHER ASSET classes Hunter notes that due to its unique characteristics, gold’s performance has historically shown a low degree of correlation to other major asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, or even other commodities. This can help smooth out portfolio returns over time, he adds. On its Web site, Emerald Asset Advisors says it invests in gold through Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and mutual funds that invest in gold mining stocks. DiGeorgia says some investors

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SPORTS FANS WHO LIKE TO WATCH AND WAGER ON SOME OF THE COUNTRY’S TOP THOROUGHBREDS ARE DOING THAT AGAIN THIS YEAR AT GULFSTREAM PARK, WHICH HAS LIVE RACING THROUGH APRIL 8. Meanwhile, many other South Floridians and visitors are ﬁnding that you don’t have to be an expert handicapper to enjoy a day and maybe an evening at Gulfstream in Hallandale Beach. The clubhouse building that Gulfstream opened in 2006 is a year-round venue with two restaurants, two casino rooms, poker tables and a night club-like room that is available for parties and other events. Fans who like to enjoy a day outdoors and watch races from the rail can do that in a tiki bar and picnic area less than 200 yards from the ﬁnish line. Next door, just a few steps from the racing area, is The Village at Gulfstream Park--a 60-store mix of restaurants, boutiques and other shops. The Village of Gulfstream Park opened in 2010. It is a joint venture of Stronach Group, the Aurora, Ont.-based parent company of Gulfstream, and of Forest City Enterprises, a Cleveland-based real estate developer. “Our Chairman, Mr. Frank

Stronach, continues to invest in thoroughbred racing while improving the fans’ experience by constantly upgrading the facility at Gulfstream,” said Tim Ritvo, Gulfstream’s president and general manager. Ritvo is a former trainer and jockey, and he has worked in management at Suffolk Downs in East Boston, Mass. So, it is not surprising that his biggest focus is on racing, “On any given day at Gulfstream, fans could be watching the next Florida Derby winner or one of several Triple Crown contenders,” Ritvo said. He added that Gulfstream each year “has the ﬁnest turf and older horses anywhere in the world.” Trainer Ian Wilkes calls Gulfstream’s annual race meet “probably the best in the East, other than Saratoga.” Wilkes is a regular each summer at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. From April to November he also has horses at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., and at

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other tracks in Kentucky and New York. Each winter, he is among the several dozen prominent national trainers who send many of their top horses south to Gulfstream or to its affiliate Palm Meadows training center in Boynton Beach. In races at Gulfstream, those horses compete with horses that are stabled year-round at Calder Casino & Race Course in Miami Gardens. Calder has racing from early April through early December, and Gulfstream runs during the remainder of the calendar. “The big attraction is the weather,” Wilkes said of Gulfstream. The warm and usually dry South Florida winters allow trainers to plan schedules for horses with few disruptions. Gulfstream also has several turf races each day, during months when turf courses are closed at tracks in northern states. As always, February and March will be the peak months in Gulfstream’s racing season. It will have at least one stakes race on each Saturday and Sunday (see chart with highlights). The Florida Derby, which has a $1 million purse and also is Gulfstream’s biggest annual race in prestige, will be on Saturday March 31 and will headline a day with six stakes races. It is 1 1/8 miles for 3-year-olds and is one of the major prep races for the Kentucky Derby and the other Triple Crown races. Barbaro in 2006 and Big Brown in 2008 are among horses that won the Florida Derby and later the Kentucky Derby. In 2010, Ice Box won the Florida Derby and finished second in the Kentucky Derby. Last year, Shackleford finished second in the Florida Derby and later won the Preakness at Pimlico in Baltimore. In early January, Union Rags and Hansen were among 3-year-olds being touted for the $400,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes on Feb. 26 and later for the Florida Derby. Motor City, trained by Wilkes, is another contender for those races. Anyone planning to get seats and restaurant reservations for the Florida Derby would be wise to contact Gulfstream, at (954) 454-7000, as early as possible. Sheldon Glass of Pompano Beach is among the fans who will be at Gulfstream on Florida Derby Day, and he is there on many other days in the Silks Simulcast room on the track’s ground floor. Silks is open year-round. When Calder

is running, Gulfstream televises and takes bets on live races at that track and on races at other tracks. During Gulfstream’s live season its simulcast menu is headed by Aqueduct, Tampa Bay Downs and Santa Anita. “They do a great job here,” Glass said. “The management is always listening to the fans, and is ready to make changes.” Among the things Glass likes at Gulfstream are the food at the concession stands and the race calls of announcer Larry Collmus. Collmus also calls the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes on NBC. Glass and Wilkes each said that one of the few drawbacks at Gulfstream is, basically, “there aren’t enough seats facing the track.” That is a frequent comment about “the new Gulfstream.” The track’s long-time grandstand/ clubhouse building had about 20,000 seats facing the track. But it was full only for the Florida Derby and other big days. On weekdays, several sections were often empty. Gulfstream now has only about 850 outdoor seats in the area near the ﬁnish line, and facing the track. Gulfstream’s smaller seating area, where some sections are free on weekdays, is part of the facility built for what it hopes is a new-era mix of racing and entertainment. This season, Gulfstream added 250 covered seats in the area near the tiki bar. The new seats are free every day. Gulfstream also has installed six enhanced, higher-resolution Daktronics LED-display giant screens. That includes the main screen/tote board at the ﬁnish line. Every Saturday during its race meet, Gulfstream hold its Breakfast at Gulfstream program from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. in its Tiki bar/picnic area.

Fans can watch horses work out on the track. They also can meet jockeys and trainers as Collmus and handicappers Ron Nicoletti and Jessica Pacheco. Admission to Breakfast at Gulfstream is free. There is an $8 charge for the unlimited breakfast buffet.

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GULFSTREAM PARK FACTS ADDRESS: 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009 PHONE: (954) 454-7000 WEB SITE: www.gulfstreampark.com RACING SCHEDULE: Wednesdays through Sundays until April 8; first post time is 12:35 p.m. each day CASINO: rooms on the first floor and second floor, with a combined 860 Las Vegas-style slot machines; the first floor room has 20 poker tables TEN PALMS (SECOND FLOOR): a la carte dining, includes tables with views of the track and TV monitors CHRISTINE LEE’S: (THIRD FLOOR): Fine dining, including prime sirloin steak, Asian specialties and a sushi bar; tables with views of the track SPORT OF KINGS THEATER (SECOND FLOOR): Open on weekend days with wagering and showing of races on wide screens; available for private parties and events THE VILLAGE AT GULFSTREAM PARK: Retail and restaurant complex, on Gulfstream property and adjacent to the track’s grandstand building

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Exciting news for men and women dealing with diet and exercise-resistant fat bulges! CoolSculpting® by ZELTIQ™, an innovative technology that freezes away stubborn fat, is now available at The Cosmetic Dermatology Center, making it the ﬁrst medical practice in Broward County to offer this breakthrough in non-invasive fat reduction. CoolSculpting® gently cools unwanted fat cells in the targeted area to induce a noticeable, natural-looking reduction in fat bulges. Each CoolSculpting® procedure results in an average 25% reduction of fat in the treated area. Unlike most other methods of fat reduction, CoolSculpting® involves no needles, surgery, or downtime. Patients often spend the one to two hours of procedure time reading, working on their laptops, watching T.V., or simply relaxing. Results can be seen in as soon as three weeks following treatment, with the

best results occurring over the next two to four months. Roger H. Stewart, M.D. is a Phi Beta Kappa Graduate of the University of Michigan and an Alpha Omega Alpha graduate of UM’s Medical School. After internship at UCLA and Dermatology Residencies at the University Of Virginia and The Henry Ford Hospital, he was certified by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Stewart served a two year tour as Major in the US Army before establishing his practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Stewart has been innovative in the field of aesthetic dermatology well before it was recognized as a subspecialty, and was one of the first to use injectable fillers over 30 years ago. He is a pioneer in south Florida with the use of Botox 16 years ago before the FDA approval along with the use of cosmetic lasers, including Fraxel and other devices for skin tightening. One year ago, The Cosmetic Dermatology Center acquired the first Zeltiq device for fat reduction in Broward County and Dr. Stewart has been recognized by the manufacturer for his success with the number of treatments performed and the quality of the results that patients have received. Zeltiq has been recommended by Dr. Stewart because it gives consistent results in almost every patient, there is no down time and requires no anesthesia. He has performed successful treatments

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engines have made incredible progress; they are able to provide a user with results based on that user’s geographical location, past selections, social networking information, age, marital status and a host of other personal statistics. What made social networking so exciting in the past was a brand’s ability to communicate directly with its customers. As recently as eighteen months ago, activity taking place on Facebook had no bearing on the Search Engine Result. Like Vegas, what happened on Facebook, stayed on Facebook. But as Facebook has grown and extended its reach, it has begun to have an impact outside of itself. Facebook is no longer simply a tool effective in building brand loyalty; it has become a platform for attracting new customers. What we found really interesting about 2011 though, was the almost universal shift to mobile internet usage. The holiday season saw sales of mobile devices skyrocket; while PC sales were stagnant. This evolution has created a huge market for local internet advertising. Users today are looking for products and services when they’re on the go; sites like Google Places allow business owners to create visibility for themselves in their communities. It’s amazing how much revenue can be generated from claiming listings in prominent local directories. No matter how people are using the internet, the opportunities for advertising are everywhere. Whether you are connecting with your fans via social network, catching a potential customer’s eye in a local listing or you’re attracting trafﬁc through search; internet marketing

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ROGER OPTIMAL THYROID? STEWART ADVICE D O YO U H AVE A N T H Y R O I D H O R M O N E R E S I S TA N C E I S M O R E COMMON THAN PEOPLE REALIZE.

“I HAVE TRIED EVERY DIET KNOWN TO MAN (OR MOMS) THESE LAST FEW YEARS – TO NO AVAIL.”

Alyson continued to tell me her story. “For example, this past summer, my best friend ﬂew me to their home in Sonoma for an entire month. We ate nothing but organic everything, lean protein, I drank 150 ounce-plus of water a day and did a high intensity workout every morning mixing up interval training with boot camp at her gym. In exactly 30 days – I lost a grand total of THREE pounds. I didn’t even lose the initial ‘water weight’ everyone else loses.” I empathized, “It’s hard to stay motivated with minimal results.” “I’m willing to starve myself, if that would work. I even did two rounds of hCG. My wallet’s lighter, but that’s about it.” “The FDA recently published a website, www.fda.gov/hcgdiet, detailing how hCG diet products are illegal, and how restrictive diets such as that one can cause electrolyte disturbances, an irregular heartbeat and are potentially fatal.” I continued, “But looking at your diet history, I don’t think the problem is one of eating too much.” “Dr. Woliner, what else could it be? I have a friend that blew up taking Abilify for her depression, and another while on Actos for diabetes, but I’m not on any medications.” “It’s true that many drugs have weight gain as a common side effect [1]. But there are other causes

of weight gain. With your other symptoms of cold intolerance, fatigue, and constipation, I’m thinking that you have an untreated thyroid condition [2].” “I begged my other doctors to treat me for that, but they all said no.” “Some doctors focus too much on lab tests without considering the patient’s history and physical exam findings [3]. Thyroid hormone resistance is more common than people realize.” Alyson sat with a puzzled look on her face. “So, even if these doctors said my tests were normal, I might still have a thyroid problem? [4]” “The word ‘normal’ has many meanings. There is a difference between ‘common’ and ‘optimal’ [5]. Rather than using a range that includes people who are overweight and being treated for high cholesterol and other conditions, perhaps it would be better to use narrower ranges of persons who feel ‘dandy’ [6].” “Does anyone even use that word anymore?” “My practice is built on patientto-patient referrals. Just liking my bedside manner is not enough to convince your friends to see me. You have to glow. So yes, I do plan on making you feel dandy.” After finishing Alyson’s physical exam, my staff used our Korr indirect calorimetry machine to measure her metabolic rate [7]. “You’re at ‘minus 20%’. That’s one of slowest metabolism’s I’ve ever seen!” “How do we fix that?”

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“I use a holistic approach that combines behavior changes, diet, exercise, supplements, and of course medications [8,9]. I prefer to use T3 based drugs as they have been shown to cause signiﬁcantly more weight loss than T4 drugs such as Synthroid alone [10].” As I ramped up Alyson’s dose of thyroid medication, her fatigue and other symptoms began to resolve. To be on the safe side, I periodically rechecked her EKG and bone density, which remained normal [11]. “Dr. Woliner, your scale says I only lost 49 pounds, but at home, naked, I’m down 51!” Dr. Kenneth Woliner is a boardcertiﬁed family physician in private practice in Boca Raton. He can be reached at 9325 Glades Road, #104, Boca Raton, FL, 33434; 561-620-7779; knw6@cornell.edu; www.holisticfamilymed.com

REFERENCES: [1] Singh T. Aripiprazole-induced weight gain. Psychiatry (Edgmont). 2005 Jun;2(6):19. [2] de Moura Souza A, Sichieri R. Association between serum TSH concentration within the normal range and adiposity. Eur J Endocrinol. 2011 Jul;165(1):11-5. [3] Kalra S, Khandelwal SK. Why are our hypothyroid patients unhappy? Is tissue hypothyroidism the answer? Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 2011 Jul;15(Suppl 2):S95-8. [4] Dickey RA, Wartofsky L, Feld S. Optimal thyrotropin level: normal ranges and reference intervals are not equivalent. Thyroid. 2005 Sep;15(9):1035-9. [5] Gurnell M, Halsall DJ, Chatterjee VK. What should be done when thyroid function tests do not make sense? Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2011 Jun;74(6):673-8. [6} Shomon M. The Optimal Treatment for Hypothyroidism – Interview with Dr. Ken Woliner. http://thyroid.about.com. January 10, 2011. [7] Kim B. Thyroid hormone as a determinant of energy expenditure and the basal metabolic rate. Thyroid. 2008 Feb;18(2):141-4. [8] Singh P, et al. The impact of yoga upon female patients suffering from hypothyroidism. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2011 Aug;17(3):132-4. [9] Schomburg L. Treating Hashimoto’s thyroiditis with selenium: no risks, just beneﬁts? Thyroid. 2011 May;21(5):563-4. [10] Celi FS, et al. Metabolic effects of liothyronine therapy in hypothyroidism: a randomized, double-blind, crossover trial of liothyronine versus levothyroxine. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2011 Nov; 96(11):3466-74. [11] Ricken R, et al. Long-term treatment with supraphysiological doses of thyroid hormone in affective disorders - effects on bone mineral density. J Affect Disord. 2012 Jan;136(1-2):e89-94.

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DINING GUIDE Lifestyle’s Guide to South Florida’s Best Eats - 2012 ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA The original coal-ﬁred oven pizza parlor in South Florida posts its standard warning just about everywhere: “Our pizza is well done.” As in, to a crisp. If you like your pies a bit lighter, try asking, though be prepared for disdain. For a bit more excitement, head for the specialties pies such as the eggplant Marino, a breaded Parmesan-like concoction, or a just-bitter, nicely spiced broccoli rabe and sausage. In addition to the original chicken wings, which usually are as generously browned as the pizza crust, the limited menu offers the Anthony’s Italian salad (with an option of gorgonzola) and two foccacia sandwiches, one with tuna and the other with coal-oven roast beef. As for dessert, there’s New York cheesecake. Yep, that’s it. 2203 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 462-5555; 4527 Weston Road, Weston, (954) 358-2625; and 1203 S. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, (954) 942-5550. ANTHONY’S RUNWAY 84 Long before “The Sopranos” made retro Italian fare trendy, Anthony’s was doing it with aromatic mussels, humongous meatballs and meltingly good veal parmagiana. This is the kind of upscale joint where marinara sauce is “gravy” and the list of evening specials, recited by servers who have been on hand for decades, is more interesting than the actual menus. Devoted fans declare Anthony’s a place “to die for,” and if you’re a ﬁrst-timer, it’s best to go with

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is a triple threat on the Italian trattoria scene, providing warm hospitality, great food and reasonable prices. The seafood is always fresh, so if you’ve got a thing for shrimp fradiavolo, squid ink pasta or linguine and clams, you can scratch those itches here. Succulent scallopini and chicken-filled ravioli are other guaranteed winners, as are desserts such as ricotta cheesecake and a caramelized apple torte that is so masterful you’d swear a French pastry chef was hiding in the kitchen. Dinner. 1125 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale; (954) 565·9681. CASA D’ANGELO RISTORANTE Chef-owner Angelo Elia shines in his namesake eatery. Fare is fancier here, sparkling with imported products and served with greater formality, as befits the homemade pastas that practically float out of the kitchen. Highlights include branzino, the veal chop and anything garnished with olives. Desserts are standard but no less superior because of it. Extensive, if expensive, wine list. Dinner only. Sunrise Square Plaza, 1201 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 564-1234, www.casad-angelo.com. CHIMA STEAKHOUSE God bless the hungry diner who’s got a Brazilian steakhouse in his own neighborhood. With a salad bar that defies the meaning of extensive, including prosciutto and hearts of palm, and a steady parade of more than a dozen varieties of succulent skewered meats that vie for favoritism, places like Chima are a natural choice to impress colleagues and loved ones. Chima does it one step better, with indoor-outdoor seating, a well-trained staff and some of the most prime cuts on the market. 2400 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, (954) 712·0580, www.chima.cc. H2O CAFE A beach side art deco cafe historically renovated originally built in 1937 as the Lauderdale beach hotel. Lustuous, breezy, romantic atmosphere with breath taking view of the Atlantic Ocean - accompanied by an Italian influenced cross cultural cuisine. Dishes such as shitake risotto, shrimp & avocado salad, Little Havana cuban sandwich and filet mignon with a cuban coffee sauce. There are 85 items on our menu to choose from appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas, chicken, fish, steak. We also offer a selection of chef created daily specials. Our cafe has a diverse collection of wines from California to Italy as well as a

full liquor bar with drinks such as mango mojitos to frozen margaritas. Come visit our java shop to serve all coffee & espresso needs as well as pastries, sandwiches, parfaits & smoothies. Covered garage parking with easy access entrance to cafe. Phone 954-4141024 101 South Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 www. h2ocafe.net JOHNNY V Chef-proprietor Johnny Vinczencz brings his quintessential style and inimitable verve to Las Olas with this indemand New American effort. Tropical, Southwestern and South American inﬂuences vie for attention in quirky dishes that take full advantage of regional seasons and locally produced artisan goods. Johnny V even makes his own queso fresco at the restaurant, where he also serves a wide variety of global cheese offerings alongside longtime pastry chef Maika Espinel’s signature sweets. A 600-label wine list is yet another temptation. Lunch and dinner. 625 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, (954) 761-7920, www. johnnyvlasolas.com. LUCILLE’S AMERICAN CAFE Lucille’s American Cafe is a 1940sstyle upscale diner that captures the “luncheonette” feel of that era’s most popular eateries, but seasons it with a dash of 21st-Century ﬁnesse. It is conceived as a comfortable neighborhood respite from the home kitchen. Homemade food, served in a stylish but casual atmosphere, with large portions and value pricing make it particularly attractive to families with children as well as couples and singles. Take-out and delivery service, as well as catering, are available and just a phone call away. Owners Paul & Beth Nunez, and Howard Leonhardt believe that high quality food and friendly service will keep guests coming to Lucille’s. The philosophy is simple: Do everything possible to exceed guests’ expectations in food, service and atmosphere. Lucille’s wants guests to feel good enough about their dining experience that they would tell others of their experience We’re open from 11am-9:30pm Monday-Thursday, 11am-10:30pm Friday-Saturday, and 10am-9pm Sunday. Lucille’s American Cafe 2250 Weston Road Weston, FL 33326 (954) 384-9007 Fax (954) 384-9447 TARANTELLA Tarantella is located in the beautiful community of Weston, located in the Weston Town Center. Named after

the vibrant Sicilian dance, Tarantella immerses the clientele in colors and aromas. Colorful hand painted tiles from the artist “Nino Parruca”, grace the tables and walls. Freshly baked bread and pastries, homemade pasta, brick oven gourmet pizza and a combination of traditional and innovative Italian dishes woo the senses. Outdoor patio dining attracts the people watchers. Originally located in the Boneventure Equestrian Center, Tarantella relocated to Weston where it has been providing great service and cuisine to the locals of West Broward. Tarantella is open for lunch and dinner daily. We also host private events – baby showers, bridal showers, bat(r) mitzvahs, communions, birthday and anniversary parties, retirement parties and business dinners. Tarantella has private room facilities with the smaller room holding parties up to 25 and the larger room holding parties up to 70. Come and engage in a truly Italian experience. www.tarantellas.net © 2012 1755 Bell Tower Lane Weston Town Center, FL 33326 (954) 349-3004 II TOSCANO Come, live and experience the authentic flavor of Tuscany. Allow us to make your visit an unforgettable experience, with the best service and atmosphere in town. for your greater satisfaction and of your Guests. Benefit of a little while unforgettable, with the best music, the perfect company, the most exquisite cuisine and a good bottle of wine. Experience the best Italian restaurant out of italy, where service, attention and perfection is provided to all our guests. You will be pleasantly surprised when you discover that IL TOSCANO is much more than a Italian Restaurant! It’s a memorable experience and we already know you will be back for more! 2282 Weston Road Weston Fl 33326 954 385 5883 954 384 0551 www. iltoscanoweston.net 3030 OCEAN Chef Dean Max has done what many have considered undoable: He transformed a lobby of a Marriott into a restaurant of national repute. The sophisticated fare he turns out at this pretty spot relies on the freshest fish and seafood he can find, though he doesn’t neglect carnivores either. Many of his most-requested dishes appear often on the rotating menu, but there are always creative surprises to be sourced, as well. Terrific waterfront views and after-dinner beach walks are bonuses. Dinner only. Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale, (954) 765-3030.

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RIVERSIDE HOTEL The Riverside Hotel hosted a 75th Anniversary event at the Las Olas Boulevard Hotel where dignitaries, family & friends came out to join in on the festivities. Guests were present a specially designed globe by Flavia Milano to commemorate the occasion. Carolyn Paddock & Nicole Stengel

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