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“After an exhaustive national search, I have concluded that Tony Pustizzi is the best person to lead the Coral Springs Police Department into the future,” said City Manager Erdal Donmez. “Deputy Chief Pustizzi is a proven leader with 23 years of dedicated public service. I know him as a man of integrity and I'm looking forward to working with him.” The national search for a new Police Chief began shortly before outgoing Police Chief Duncan Foster retired in 2012. Chief Foster served the City of Coral Springs with distinction for 27 years. During this highly competitive process, over 150 candidates, many with top positions in local, national and federal organizations throughout the country, applied for the position. Through this recruitment process, Chief Pustizzi demonstrated a winning combination of experience and leadership skills that confirmed his choice as the best candidate for the position. “I am extremely proud of the three hundred men and woman of this police department. I am honored to be given the opportunity to be the chief of police and leader of such a tremendously hardworking department,” Chief Pustizzi said. Chief Pustizzi has served 23 years with the Coral Springs Police Department. He began his career in 1988 and served as a patrol officer until 1993, at which time he transferred to the Criminal Investigations Unit as a detective. Chief Pustizzi was promoted to the rank of sergeant in 1995, and to the rank of captain in
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2002, where he served as the Criminal Investigations Unit Commander. In 2005, he was promoted to Deputy Chief of Police, overseeing the Operations Division. From 20072010, Chief Pustizzi headed up the
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As one of the most recognizable names and faces of Coral Springs, family law attorney Scott J. Brook is someone who has witnessed many changes to the city over the years, and as a former mayor, played a key role in making it one of the most sought-after towns in the country. Before he became mayor though, Scott opened his own family law practice to better serve the South Florida tri-county area. It’s where he was able to build his reputation as one of the tri-county’s most dedicated family lawyers. As a member of the Florida Bar, Scott has practiced successfully before the Florida Supreme Court, the First District Court of Appeal, the Judges of Compensation Claims of the TriCounty area, Collier County and Orange County as well as the Dade, Broward and Palm Beach State courts. Many of his former clients have called him one of the most “caring, heartfelt, and truly understanding” attorneys in the area. Scott recalls one of his fondest memories during his early days as an
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for various charitable organizations. When asked what tips he could give to would-be entrepreneurs who want to start a business in Coral Springs, he offers: “Make sure you are comfortable with risk and people saying “no.” Find others who are like-minded and spend time with them. Consider joining the Chamber of Coral Springs or PNA Entrepreneur. It is essential to get involved in the community and find ways to give back (i.e. – the wonderful Sawgrass Nature Center or Drug Free Youth in Town). I believe the businesses and entrepreneurs that maintain a great track record of success in this great city have a great heart and enjoy helping our local community.” His business-forward nature helped Scott become elected as Coral Springs mayor in 2006, and he served in that capacity until November 2010. To this day, he serves as founder and Chairman of the Coral Springs Customer Involved Government Committee, Parent Education Committee and is a member of the Financial Advisory Committee. But he does not believe a person’s time should all be spent at work. In fact, he’s a big believer in family values. Married to his wife Brenda, who he shares five children with (Patrick, Tina, Matthew, A.J. and Samantha), Scott considers “Sunday dinners” as an occasion when families should set everything aside and spend much-needed quality time with the most important people in their lives. It’s the perfect moment for “sharing loving conversations with more focus on what’s good than on what’s missing, and being kind and respectful to others regardless of their differences.” In the end, it’s the citizens and their families who make the city of Coral Springs great, according to Scott. And we have every reason to believe it. He adds, “From our government to the schools, from the retail businesses to the numerous volunteers in our City, our community is 100 percent familyfriendly!” While there’s no doubt that his services and dedication to his work as a lawyer and businessman have been much appreciated by those who have worked with him, there’s also a good reason why the city of Coral Springs was named one of the best towns to live in by Money Magazine back in 2010 -- Scott’s efforts and unending commitment to the booming community.
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Known for turning common academic topics “inside out” during classroom discussion, Martina is a top-tier math student with a penchant for singing Broadway. Or is she a promising actress and ballerina on the pre-med track? Indeed, Martina is all of these things. She thanks Pine Crest School for allowing her to be herself, and excel outside the box. “Pine Crest is a school of intellectual thinking. There are no limits,” said Martina. “You walk around on campus and students aren’t talking about something on TV last night. You will hear conversations like, ‘Did you hear about the presidential campaign or some new scientific research?’ There is a mutual respect for one another.” Martina balances a course load heavy with AP classes, sings in the chorus, and performs in principal roles in most of Pine Crest’s plays and musicals. She is in constant motion and she manages to earn top marks in all of her classes. She traveled with her classmates to the American High School Theater Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2009, and has since performed in the fall production of “Twelve Angry Jurors,” the ballet “Coppelia,” and this November’s ballet production of “A Christmas Carol.” Martina also is very involved in working with Pine Crest’s sister school Three Little Flowers, in Petit-Goave, Haiti. She is a member of Pine Crest’s Black Students’ Association, and she is an active member of the anti-bullying team “Words That Hurt,” a school-wide program coordinated by Pine Crest’s Diversity office. Martina will study humanities and pre-med at Princeton University. To learn more about Pine Crest’s Upper School, go to: http://vimeo.com/channels/248920.
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Something about the French horn “speaks” to senior Sam Nemiroff, who has played the complex and often misunderstood instrument for almost nine years. Sam, who also plays trumpet, said he is much more comfortable with the French horn because the instrument demands a certain depth of musicality that is not always appreciated by the masses. “It kind of defines what kind of musician I am and it is different from other brass instruments because there are nuances that make it so much more complex,” said Sam, a science scholar, musician, and classical music composer. The “mellow” brass instrument suits Sam well, as he is placed among a select few in the country who have received the Young Fine Arts Merit Award, which measures mastery of musicianship at the Upper School level. Sam’s love for the musical arts is only one aspect of his focused School career. He also is a member of Pine Crest School’s award-winning Upper School Science Research Team. Sam recently was named a 2012 Intel Semi-finalist for his research entitled, “The Risk of Microbial Keratitis from Contaminated Eyewash Stations,” which was conducted at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute under the direction of Dr. Darlene Miller. Sam’s research confirmed the presence of the pathogens in two-thirds of the water he collected from laboratories along the East coast. He said he is very honored by the recognition he has received at Pine Crest School. Sam will major in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology (MCDB) at Yale University this fall. To learn more about Pine Crest’s Upper School, go to:http://vimeo.com/ channels/248920.
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BY JOANNA MAZEWSKI
PLANNING ON HITTING THE COURT MORE OFTEN THIS SEASON? CHECK OUT OUR TOP 10 TENNIS TIPS FOR INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED PLAYERS FROM CORAL SPRINGS TENNIS CENTER DIRECTOR KEVIN MCCARTHY. If you’ve been hitting the tennis court lately but just can’t seem to get past the same errors you’ve been making against your opponents or are looking to improve your game, we’ve got good news for you: Coral Springs Tennis Center director Kevin McCarthy has the top 10 tips to help you improve your game and hopefully make your time on the court as enjoyable and rewarding as possible. Whether you are an intermediate player looking for new ways to advance or consider yourself a more experienced tennis pro, these tips can help you build more player confidence and effectiveness on the court.
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You must improve your technique and your strategy to improve your tennis game. Seek out a USPTA certified tennis professional to achieve your tennis goals.
Keeping the ball in play is the simplest of strategies. If you don’t miss, you can’t lose. Keeping the ball deep in your opponent’s court prevents them from attacking you.
To keep the ball deep in the court, you need a net clearance of three to five feet with a moderate amount of topspin.
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KEVIN MCCARTHYCITY OF CORAL SPRINGS TENNIS CENTER DIRECTOR
Kevin McCarthy is or for the Tennis Director the City of Coral Springs. He played collegiately for the University of South Carolina and is a past president for the Florida Division of the USPTA. To learn more or sign up for classes, visit the Coral Springs Tennis Center at 2575 Sportsplex Dr., Coral Springs or contact Kevin at (954) 344-1840 or kmccarthy@coralsprings.org.
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CORAL SPRINGS BUSINESS SERVES AS GALLERY FOR LOCAL ARTISTS There is a new art gallery in Coral Springs, but it’s not your typical, stand alone building that the inquisitive, art connoisseur would discover in a visitor’s guide, purchase an entry ticket to or visit for the day. It’s a privately owned executive suite that provides office space to local entrepreneurs. The owner and former Coral Springs Mayor, Rhon Ernest-Jones, opened Lakeview Executive Suites in April 2012 with the initial goal to offer local entrepreneurs an affordable option that replaces their need of a home office via executive suites and burgeoning “co-working” concept. That goal quickly manifested into a communitywide initiative that provided excitement and hope to the local artist community. “We wanted to provide a home away from home for entrepreneurs, a space that was “I AM SURE I SPEAK welcoming, warm and comfortable,” FOR THE ENTIRE states Ernest-Jones. “Once the space LOCAL ARTIST was built out, we realized it was lacking a heart-beat and to bring it to life we COMMUNITY WHEN decided to pitch local artists to display I SAY, WE HOPE their artwork.” OTHER BUSINESS Through a partnership with the OWNERS WILL Coral Springs Museum of Art, Lakeview FOLLOW THEIR LEAD Executive Suites is currently displaying artwork by Coral Springs based artist Al AND PROMOTE THE Razza. “It’s an innovative and creative MARRIAGE OF ART initiative that the Ernest-Jones family AND THE BUSINESS has started in Broward County,” states COMMUNITY Razza. “I am sure I speak for the entire THROUGHOUT local artist community when I say, we SOUTH FLORIDA.” hope other business owners will follow their lead and promote the marriage of art and the business community throughout South Florida.” “The idea is to offer exposure to the artwork through the everyday use of the space,” states Ernest-Jones. “For tenants and their guests, who have the ability to utilize the office and conference rooms for meetings, our wish is that others will see the artwork, purchase it and
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hopefully follow suit and consider replicating our “art gallery” model into their own places of business.” A new art collection will grace the walls of Lakeview Executive Suites every six months. Lakeview Executive Suites offers both traditional executive office suite space and co-working space to meet the diverse needs and budgets of local entrepreneurs.
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London THE ROYAL TREATMENT ondon is truly rolling out the red carpet and going to epic measures to give the world the “Royal Treatment”. Join in the festivities in London in 2012 as Her Majesty the Queen celebrates her Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 years as Britain’s monarch. The 2012 Summer Olympics will commence in this amazing city on July 27, 2012 with the opening ceremony and will conclude on August 12, 2012. Millions of travelers are making summer plans that include this royal destination, whether to actually watch the games live, take part in the many festivities around the area, get a glimpse of the Royals, or
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maybe all three! This is truly the enthusiastic travelers dream! Not to be lost in the excitement of the Olympics is Wimbledon 2012, happening just one month before. Wimbledon begins June 25, 2012 and ends on July 8, 2012. At SitInMySeats VIP Tickets, Travel & Concierge Services, owner Lisa Crawford, has noticed an incredible increase in ticket requests to both of these major, international events as well as travel to London, both in conjunction with these games and also in general for summer travel. “London has always been a very hot summer destination for our clients” says Lisa. “This year, however,
clients that usually u request more tropical tr destinations are hanging up their ssnorkeling norkeling gear and head heading to London ffor the culture, the history and the excit excitement of all tha that will go on there ther this summer!” Travelers tha that want to get immersed in the culture and the ene energy of London but not neces necessarily attend the events wil will NOT b i t d Th be di disappointed. Three live sites will allow visitors to enjoy all the Olympic events for free on a big screen, while simultaneously entertaining revelers with a wide range of live music. The most central of these sites is Hyde Park, the other two being Potters Field near Tower Bridge and another location at Victoria Park in Hackney, East London. You will also be able to cheer on the world’s athletes from the sidelines as they make their way through the city
during the triathlon, cycling and marathon events. These exciting events are not just during the Olympics! Wimbledon brings the entertainment as well, as London celebrates ALL summer long! The London 2012 Festival, an extravaganza of music, theater, dance and film, will run from June 21st to September 9th. More than 1,000 events are scheduled, featuring leading artists from across the globe, and many events will be free. Highlights include The World Shakespeare Festival, The Big Dance performance in Trafalgar Square with over 2,000 dancers, The BT River of Music, with free concerts representing the six continents along the Thames, The Olympic Museum at the Royal Opera House and much, much more! SitInMySeats VIP Tickets, Travel & Concierge Services not only has all the inside information on Wimbledon, the Olympics and the festivals but has your premium tickets to every event as well! Many
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WAYS TO CELEBRATE THE FOURTH OF JULY BY KEVIN LANE
THERE’S LOTS TO CELEBRATE THIS FOURTH OF JULY… FOR MANY, THE ECONOMY HAS BEEN IMPROVING...THE WEATHER IS GREAT… AND WE LIVE IN AMERICA! TAKING AN IDEA FROM DAVID LETTERMAN… HERE’S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE’S TOP TEN LIST OF WAYS TO CELEBRATE THE FOURTH OF JULY.
GOOGLE IT! Google the Declaration of Independence and READ IT! Lest we forget what this special holiday is all about.
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CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS The City of Coral Springs kicks off their evening of grand fireworks at 6:00 p.m. at Mullins Park, 10150 N.W. 29th Street. Food, games and entertainment available before the fireworks that starts promptly at 9:00 p.m. Free and open to the public… $3.00 parking fee. No personal fireworks, pets or alcoholic beverages allowed. Call (954) 345-2200. CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE The City of Fort Lauderdale to host spectacular July 4th celebration. Actually there’s a spectacular week full of free, family activities to celebrate America’s birthday. Kick off the week with the SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch on Sunday, July 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. along Fort Lauderdale’s scenic Riverwalk. Listen to the soulful sounds of the area’s best local jazz artists on three different stages. With plenty of room to set up chairs, blankets and picnic baskets, everyone is welcome to attend including well-behaved, leashed pets. On Wednesday, continue the celebration on Fort Lauderdale Beach with the Fourth of July Spectacular! As the sun goes down, watch the sky light up with the City’s annual fireworks show on July 4th at 9:00 p.m. off A1A and Las Olas Boulevard. Don’t miss this dazzling pyrotechnic display! Finish off the holiday week with the 35th Annual Bank of America Starlight Musicals on Friday, July 6th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Holiday Park, located at 1300 E. Sunrise Boulevard. Bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets and family and friends to the park for live entertainment under the stars. Call the events hotline at (954) 828-5363 or visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/life.
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CITY OF PARKLAND The City of Parkland is inviting all families out to the July 4th Red, White and Blue Bicycle Parade held at Terramar Park, 6575 NW 76th Drive from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Prizes for bikes decorated in patriotic colors. Evolution Martial Arts will showcase a karate/martial arts demonstration. Broward Sheriff’s Office will have a bike course set up to test the children on bike safety and the Coral Springs/Parkland Fire Truck will be displaying the famous green fire truck! This is a FREE event open to all Parkland residents. Call Colleen O’Dea at (954) 757-4120.
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CITY OF DAVIE Davie will celebrate Independence Day with a Craft and Fireworks Show. The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. with an Arts & Crafts diplay, along with live country music, Bounce Houses, Petting Farm, Hay Rides and food concessions. There is FREE Birthday Cake for residents… as long as the cake lasts… Then at 9:00 p.m., sit back and enjoy what the city boasts as “… the best fireworks in Broward,” provided by Firepower Displays Unlimited. You can support our local Boy and Girls Scouts by purchasing Snow Cones, Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Face Painting and Tattoos. Activities take place at Ballfield #2 at Pine Island Park, 3801 S. Pine Island Road. Call (954) 797-1000.
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CITY OF WESTON The theme of Weston’s 4th of July Parade is “Celebrating We The People,” which begins at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Town Center Blvd. and Three Village Road. It continues east to Bonaventure Blvd., heading south briefly to Bell Tower Lane and winding through Town Center to the heart of Main Street. If you love a parade, then this one is for you! Participants include local businesses, civic groups, schools, bands, organization and residents. If you feel really energetic, there is a 5K run/walk starting at 7:00 .m. at Weston Town Center. Visit www. splitsecondtiming.com or call (954) 389-4321.
8 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Who is the author of the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin? Well, Benjamin Franklin, of course… What better to appreciate the excitement and challenges of our country’s formative years than to read the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin! Although Franklin was born a little over 300 years ago, his life continues to be an inspiration and his advice is timeless. Wikipedia wrote that “…this work has become one of the most famous and influential examples of an autobiography ever written. Used paperback on Amazon start at a penny (a penny saved is a penny earned, mind you…) and via Kindle it’s free.
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A CAPITAL FOURTH A Capital Fourth… is another great tradition, particularly for those who enjoy just staying home in the evening… You can tune into PBS Channel 2 to enjoy the fabulous and very patriotic concert and watching the “… best fireworks of any celebration.” Touted as “America’s Premier Birthday Party,” an audience favorite and a highlight of the evening is the rousing rendition of Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” complete with live cannon fire provided by the United States Army Presidential Salute Battery. The show, which starts at 8:00 p.m. will feature stunning visuals of the National Mall and the memorials and monuments representing the ideals underpinning our democracy. Some Fireworks Trivia… Did you know the fireworks have names?? Here’s a few… Peony - the most common type of firework, the peony shell type is a spherical break of colored stars that burn without a tail effect; Chrysanthemum - a spherical break of colored stars, similar to a peony, but with stars that leave a visible trail of sparks; and Crossette a shell containing several large stars that travel a short distance before breaking apart into smaller stars, leaving a crisscross effect.
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BARBECUE This doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out… We’re not sure if the family and friends Bar-B-Q is a tradition started by our Founding Fathers, but it sure is a great way to celebrate… and don’t forget the birthday cake for dessert!
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CITY OF PLANTATION A really popular tradition is the Rick Case Automotive Group and the City of Plantation’s Independence Day Celebration. It begins with the popular parade starting at 9:00 a.m. at the intersection of West Broward Boulevard and N.W. 46th Avenue. It heads west to N.W. 69th Avenue, turns left on N.W. 4th Street and ends at City Hall about 11:00 a.m. with awards. Wait… wait… there’s more… The Annual Concert & Fireworks takes place at the Plantation Central Park Ball Fields. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and features Viva Classic Rock & Roll, a South Florida top 40’s & Variety Show band. The Fireworks follow at 9:00 p.m. featuring Zambelli Internationale. Hot Dogs, burgers, soda, water and more will be available for purchase during the evening program. All proceeds will benefit Plantation Athletic League. Call (954) 4522506.
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IDENTITY THIEVES ARE OUT TO STEAL YOUR LIFESTYLE THIS SUMMER THANK GOODNESS IT’S SUMMER AND YOU’RE GOING ON VACATION – NO TROUBLES, NO PROBLEMS, IT’S ALL GOOD. NOT REALLY; ALL AROUND YOU IDENTITY THIEVES ARE BUSY CONSPIRING TO PLUNDER YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION. BY BRIAN BIENKOWSKI
dentity thieves don’t take vacations; they wait for you to plan a trip and then act. It’s devious and unfortunately a proven winner. Why? Because it’s human nature to relax while on vacation and forget about “reality.” Thieves know it and they thrive on it. So the question is how can you protect yourself while simultaneously enjoying your summer retreat?
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START PREPARATIONS BEFORE YOU SET OUT ON YOUR ADVENTURE. Contact your bank and credit card companies and inform them of your trip. Give them your destination and the length of your stay. They can then observe your account to verify if your cards are being used at another location. For example, John Stewart of Coral Springs never contacted his credit card company and he
will provide the authorities with valuable information. One other note of caution to the many social media users out there, don’t publicize your travel plans to all your friends and relatives on Facebook or Twitter. It’s careless. Even with all the online security settings and other safeguards in place. You’re just inviting trouble because you don’t really know who’s looking at your posts, especially with all the trolls snooping around; it’s an open invitation to rob your house. Identity thieves quickly adapt and reinvent new ways to steal your personal information, your money and your lifestyle. They are diligent but these simple tips should make them look elsewhere for another victim. Just remember, be prepared, be careful and stay alert – then have fun.
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paid the price. “To be honest, I wasn’t thinking about identityy theft;; I was thinking about getting away from the stress of work,” said John. “But when I got back from my vacation and received my credit card bill, I noticed an additional $1,000 on “I WAS RELAXING charged AND CHECKING my account. It so MY BANK happened ACCOUNT AT fast.” Next, think THE LOCAL COFFEE about your home. SHOP,” SAID All of your files personal JAN. “I NEVER and THOUGHT i n f o r m a t i o n be SOMEONE should COULD STEAL concealed in a MY ACCOUNT safe place. Ask NUMBER SO your neighbors EASILY AND to pick up your DRAIN MY mail or call the ACCOUNT. I WAS post office and IN SHOCK.” ask them to hold the mail while you are away. If thieves are casing a neighborhood and see an overstuffed mailbox, you automatically become a target. After that clean out your wallet or purse and bring only the essentials. Leave items such as your social security card and check book at home in a secure place. Bring two credit cards in case one gets lost or becomes inactivated.
I you have to bring If a ATM card with an you, bring a pincard. based If you don’t one have then simply ask yo our bank for one. your Also, be very careful oosing a location when ch choosing to withdraw money out of a machine. Make certain it’s safe ne has not been and the machin machine tampered with in any manner. There are mechanisms such as skimming devices that thieves attach to ATM machines. These devices capture your personal information once you swipe your card. Check the machine carefully or ask a manager at the place you are staying for a trusted spot to withdraw money. If you plan on taking your laptop don’t access personal accounts at the local coffee shop with internet capability. Most Wi-Fi hot spots don’t have security. The same goes for hotel computers or computers at internet cafés. Identity thieves use software such as keyloggers, which track your keystrokes and steal your personal information. Jan Archers can attest to it. “I was relaxing and checking my bank account at the local coffee shop,” said Jan. “I never thought someone could steal my account number so easily and drain my account. I was in shock.” If you are staying in a hotel don’t leave any personal information out in the open. Lock it up in the safe. Also, make photocopies of all your key documents, such as your passport, plane tickets, hotel and reservations even your driver’s license and place them in the safe, too. If your wallet or purse is stolen these photocopies
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JAY DUNNING How many children do you have? I have three children. Anne Marie (Annie) is 12 years old, John is 10 years old, and Carolina is 6 years old. Annie is smart, pretty, very athletic and outgoing. She has a passion for playing soccer and has participated on teams in fast pitch softball, basketball, bowling, and competitive cheer squads as well. She also enjoys playing the clarinet for her school band. My son John is very smart, laid back and easy going. He is happy to come home and get involved in a pick up game of soccer, baseball, football, basketball with neighborhood friends or stay inside and play the Wii or Nintendo DS. He is in a bowling league and recently began taking guitar lessons. My youngest daughter Carolina is so cute, funny, outgoing, smart, and affectionate. She is fearless and never hesitates to participate in any activity with her older siblings and their friends. She is very animated and loves to swim, dance and sing. She just started to play the piano also. Where do you work? I am employed by the Broward Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff. I started my career with BSO in August 1991 and first worked road patrol in Unincorporated Pompano Beach after graduating the police academy. I am currently assigned to marine patrol in Pompano Beach as a rescue/recovery diver throughout Broward County.
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What are your favorite hobbies? My favorite hobbies are coaching, boating, and playing any sport.
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Carolina with my parents, my two sisters, my five nephews and one niece. Swimming, diving, and playing catch in the lake as well as boating, water skiing, tubing and fishing. Completing the day would be a cookout. The interaction of the children with their aunts, uncles and grandparents and the memories made between all of them as they grow older are amazing and something we do every year. What is your favorite date night pot? I really do not have a favorite date night hot spot. Something relaxing like a casual dinner out or in and then watch a movie at home together or go in a hot tub. How would you describe yourself in one word? Dedicated How do you stay involved with your community? I stay involved with the community in a variety of ways. I just finished coaching all three of my kids Coral Springs Youth Soccer teams in March. I have also coached I9 soccer and basketball league teams in Coral Springs. Additionally, I volunteer at my children’s schools helping out in the classroom as well as assisting with special events such as field trips and career days. I like to participate in community charity events through work such as Relay for Life, Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run and Waterway Clean Up. Where can you be found on your day/night off when you’re not with your children? Normally at work. I like to stay out and work extra shifts on the boat in the evening once the sun goes down and it is a little cooler outside. Why are you the person you are today? I really enjoy helping people and just being a good person. It is really not about making money but the satisfaction received from helping others and what my parents call “paying forward”. My job puts me in a position everyday to help others but I think it is my upbringing by my parents that puts the wants and needs of others before my own both on and off duty. Family and friends are first and foremost. I was fortunate to have parents who were great role models and did the same things for my sisters and I that I now try to emulate and do for my children. How do you juggle being a bachelor… and a father? At this point in my life, my children are my priority and there really is no juggling between being a father and a bachelor. I never planned on my marriage failing or being a single father but you make the best of it. The children are caught in the middle as innocent bystanders and grow up so quickly. I feel it is my job to be there for them and support them while they are still young and demand more of my time and attention. LIFESTYLEMAGAZINEGROUP.COM | JUNE 2012
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KEVIN TACHER How many children do you have? I have a daughter named Lindsay Rose. She is 8 years old and is the most caring child. She has a great personality and can adapt to any situation with any of her peers. Where do you work? I am the CEO and President of Independence Title, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale Florida. I hope on May 10th my newly released book SOLD will become a best seller so stay tuned. What are your favorite hobbies? My hobbies include fishing, diving, boating, cruising and traveling. What would the perfect day spent with your daughter include? The perfect day with Lindsay would be spent out on the water fishing, tubing or a mix of both. What is your favorite date night spot? Well date night would be a nice dinner (Capital Grille or Sushi would be my favorite pick). Date day would be scuba diving and a nice burger, fries and ice cream afterward.
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How do you stay involved in the community? I volunteer at my daughter’s school, Heron Heights Elementary, as a room dad. I am an officer in the Seminole Nation Indian Princess Aztec Tribe (YMCA dad and daughter program) and most importantly, I sit on the Board of Directors of LifeNet4Families formally known as the Cooperative Feeding Program of Broward County, whose purpose is to reduce the pain and suffering of individuals and families in poverty. Where can you be found on your day/ night off when you’re not with your children? When I do not have my daughter I am usually either volunteering, traveling or out on my boat fishing or scuba diving. I do love to go out for dinner so in the evening I am usually out somewhere in Downtown Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale or South Beach. How do you juggle being a bachelor... and a father? I have my daughter about 45-50% of the time and I am usually working a lot as well. My evenings without my daughter are my time to socialize. I also typically have two weekends a month without my daughter so that gives me time to go out. I am very involved with my daughter so I always make sure anyone that I date understands this and knows that if the relationship takes on a further direction this is my main priority.
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NYY Steak DELIVERS SEASONED TASTES IN A CHAMPIONSHIP ATMOSPSHERE BY RANDI PRESS
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Developed for the sophisticated, discriminating fine-diner, NYY Steak delivers an extraordinary and entertaining experience from the moment you enter the restaurant. The concept of NYY Steak was founded in The Bronx, New York in the spring of 2009 as the premier fine dining destination of the New Yankee Stadium, in its inaugural season. The concept was established as a joint venture between the New York Yankees and Seminole Gaming Entertainment. The Yankees are the premiere sports franchise in the world and hold a record 27 world baseball championships; The Seminole tribe is America’s only unconquered tribe. NYY Steak is fashioned after Seminole Gaming’s award winning Council Oak Steaks & Seafood restaurants in their casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Florida. The walk from the north entrance of the Seminole Coconut Creek Casino into the front of the restaurant was designed to transPORT you to the entry way of Yankee Stadium. The thought and design that went into creating the visual was absolutely inventive. A New York Yankee true encounter here in Broward County. The entrance once inside is understated. The cocktail lounge is modern, inviting and leads you to the hostess area where a glass butcher shop and knife wall are featured. As a purveyor of U.S.D.A. Prime 21 to 28 day dry-aged beef, NYY serves steaks, chops, prime-rib, chicken, fresh seafood and shellfish offerings of shrimp, crab, oysters, clams, lobsters and fin fish.
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The experience becomes more nostalgic when your plate is set. The Yankees have retired fifteen numbers for sixteen players, the most in Major League Baseball. Each dinner plate at NYY Steak has a retired number on it. And the tasting begins. A basket of pretzel bread with white cheddar cheese and whole grain mustard, asiago crisps and cinnamon with sugar signature crisps accompanied by salted butter is placed on the table. Delicious! Tuna tartar, beef (sirloin) carpaccio, oyster rockefeller with sambuca are placed in the middle of the table. My mouth watering and eyes dancing found my two favorites quickly. Colossal stuffed barbeque shrimp wrapped in bacon placed over cilantro popcorn blended with strips of bacon will give your taste buds a fantastic, tangy experience while the scallops with blackberry reduction are crispy on top and melt like butter in your mouth. My two favorites will become your “must haves!” But, if you are a beef carpaccio fan, the seracha (Vietnamese hot sauce) served razor thin with toast points will kick your heartbeat up a pace! There are several salads that are wonderful but don’t miss the head of baby iceberg served with crumbled blue cheese, bacon and French dressing accompanied by a shot of a vodka martini marinated blue cheese stuffed olive. Entrees included twin South African lobster tails broiled with lemon butter, Chilean sea bass with a red wine reduction garnished with micro greens that was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside served over a wonderful risotto. The dryaged twenty one to twenty eight day, twenty ounce center cut NY strip almost looks like a filet. It’s flavorful,
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2 pieces of White Bread 4 oz Diced Lobster 1 cup Heavy Cream 3 oz White Cheddar Cheese .5 oz Fresh Basil 1 lb Roma Tomatoes .5 cup White Balsamic Vinegar Salt (to taste) Pepper (to taste)
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Boys & Girls Club Golf The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County hosted the 26th Annual Levine/ Slaughter Golf Classic on Friday, March 23rd, 2012 at the exclusive Woodlands Country Club in Fort Lauderdale with NFL Celebrity Guest Marshall Faulk. Known as the longest running charity golf scramble event in Florida, the event raised more than $100,000.
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