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PUBLISHERS’ PAGE 10 Speaking With Our Kids

PUBLISHERS Christy & Terry Jaillet publisher@ourcitymedia.com

SCHOOL NEWS 11 Coral Springs High School Air Force JROTC Receives USAF Distinguished Unit Merit Award

MANAGING EDITOR Christy Jaillet

12 Broward County Students Bring Home National Merit Scholarships 14 Flo Rida & Broward Grads ‘Going Down for Real’ In Augmented Reality 20 Virtual Chess Championship Sets Records in Participation

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aising children is, in many ways, the most rewarding thing an adult can do. It is frequently challenging and can even be a harrowing task. The events of the past two months haven’t made things any easier. Parents everywhere went from trying to explain why school was canceled and why you really need to wear a mask, to grappling with how to discuss the death of George Floyd with their kids.

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The award recognizes Air Force JROTC units have performed above and beyond normal expectations and have distinguished themselves through outstanding service to their school and community while meeting the Air Force JROTC citizen development mission for America.

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congratulatory letter, “The award recognizes the personal growth and accomplishments of the cadets, contributions of the instructors as mentors and the support of the school and local community.” Sanders added, units receiving “the Distinguished Unit Award

with Merit are limited to the very best of the best of our nation’s 890 Air Force JROTC units.”

The objectives of the Air Force JROTC program are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship and life skills; promote community service; instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline through character education; and provide instruction in air and space fundamentals.

Broward County Public Schools is home to the largest JROTC program in the country, which includes nearly 7,000 cadets in 30 high schools and eight middle schools. In addition, District JROTC cadets continually earn state championship titles and received more than $25 million in scholarships for colleges, universities and military academies last year. The JROTC programs have a 99% graduation rate.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Broward County Students Bring Home National Merit Scholarships

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he National Merit Scholarship Corporation named 17 Broward County seniors recipients of the prestigious National Merit Scholarship. The National Merit Scholarship Program was founded to identify and honor scholastically talented American youth and to encourage them to develop their abilities to the fullest. Only 1% of the 1.6 million entrants are selected as Semifinalists each year. The Semifinalists are students who achieve the highest scores on the PSAT/NMSQT in their respective states.

Fewer than 8,000 of the Semifinalists go on to win scholarships. The winners are selected on a state-by-state basis and are judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies. NMSC winners receive a $2,500 scholarship and the honor of being a Nation Merit Scholar.

Broward’s winners include: ▸ Javier Pratdesaba of Everglades High School ▸ Hannah Quintal of Nova High School ▸ Kam Cheung of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School ▸ Talia Rumsky of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School ▸ Karen Villancio-Wolter of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School ▸ Grant Cooper ofNorth Broward Prep ▸ Ronni Shashoua of NSU University High School ▸ Blake Kravitz, Pine Crest School ▸ Ara L. Johnson, Pembroke Pines Charter High School ▸ Jackson Arnberg of American Heritage School Angela Li

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SCHOOL NEWS

Flo Rida & Broward Grads ‘Going Down for Real’ In Augmented Reality

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roward Education Foundation teamed up with ImagineAR to create #2020gradsecret - an immersive augmented reality (AR) mobile experience for students graduating from Broward County Public Schools. Using the free ImagineAR app, grads are recording themselves in their homes accepting diplomas from Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie, joining international music superstar Flo Rida for a congratulatory message or dancing with either one of them-and instantly sharing the videos on social media. The interactive AR videos make it appear that Superintendent Runcie and Flo Rida are inside the graduate’s actual home.

“This futuristic ImagineAR augmented reality technology is a trip,” said Flo Rida. “I’m happy to help these graduates define a new way of celebrating and social interaction as they move on to the next chapter in their young lives.”

“In these unprecedented times of quarantining and social distancing, Broward Education Foundation wanted to make the Class of 2020’s graduation a very special and memorable experience,” said Shea Ciriago, executive director of Broward Education Foundation. “Keeping the #2020gradsecret launch under wraps for a

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month and a half has been a challenge because our grads are making history!”

An AR industry leader, ImagineAR’s advanced technology and free mobile app allows students to move, talk, and interact with AR images of Superintendent Runcie and Flo Rida. The AR experiences are geo-targeted only to Broward County and grads choose from four customizable interactive experiences.

“ImagineAR’s mobile app allows graduates to view and record their own diploma presentation using AR. It literally looks like the Superintendent or Flo Rida are right next to these graduates, whether they’re in their living rooms, back yards or anywhere,” said Alen Paul Silverrstieen, CEO and president of ImagineAR. “We were thrilled to partner with Broward Education Foundation to bring this immersive technology to life- for the first-time ever and- for Broward’s graduating seniors.”

“When Broward Education Foundation proposed this idea that would allow students to video themselves receiving their diploma and more, in their own homes, it occurred to me how truly great things are often born from challenging situations,” said Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie. “This technology is mind-blowing. Thank you to Broward Education Foundation, ImagineAR, BrightStar Credit Union, MetroGroup Miami, and Think First Consulting Group for making the #2020gradsecret a reality.”

In addition to the custom immersive experiences, using the ImagineAR app, grads can point their phones at the #2020gradsecret social media sign to launch a very special video message from NBA legend and longtime Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade. Each of the more than 18,000 graduating seniors received a special Class of 2020 sign with their cap and gown packages, courtesy of Broward Education Foundation’s legacy partner and longtime supporter BrightStar Credit Union.

Dustin Jacobs, VP of marketing for BrightStar Credit Union said “Graduating from high school is an important right-of-passage. It’s very exciting to help Broward’s seniors experience it a whole new way.”

Metro Group Miami CEO Bruno Dede also has a long-standing relationship with Broward Education Foundation and stated “When the Foundation placed an order for graduation banners, we started brainstorming about social media signs and a light-

bulb went off. I immediately connected them with ImagineAR, Flo Rida and Dwyane Wade.”

“Bruno set the wheels in motion and we ran with it,” said Pejay Ryan, director of marketing for Broward Education Foundation. “Since something like this has never, ever been done before, we created our own AR launch roadmap. We designed social media signs, QR codes, 2020gradsecret. com website, instructions, and crafted scripts and copy. With the help of the great team at BECON, we directed and shot the green screen footage of Mr. Runcie and Flo Rida for the AR content available only in Broward County with the ImagineAR app.”

Broward County Public Schools graduates are encouraged to post their videos on social media tagging their school and #2020GradSecret. One student in each of the four AR experience categories will be awarded $200 from Broward Education Foundation in a “who did it best” contest.

About Broward Education Foundation: The nonprofit Broward Education Foundation aligns with Broward County Public Schools by providing grants for teachers who develop innovative curriculum that increases student outcomes; vitally needed school supplies for students and teachers in Title I schools; scholarships for qualified high school seniors; and support for programs and initiatives like Debate, Scholastic Chess, TurnAround Arts, STEM and more. Each year, Broward Education Foundation contributes more than $3 million to Broward County schools, serving as the catalyst for educational excellence.

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Virtual Chess Championship Sets Records in Participation

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roward County Public Schools (BCPS) first Virtual Chess Championship set a record in participation as 167 students in elementary, middle and high school put their chess skills to the test, competing in more than 300 games.

BCPS partners with chess organizations, such as Chess4Life, to incorporate chess into the school

day for elementary students, as well as after school chess clubs for students of all ages. Due to school closures as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the Spring Chess Championship, which had previously attracted as many as 150 students for face-to-face mental bouts, was moved to a virtual landscape.

The tournament, held Friday, May 15, was divided into four categories by grade level: kindergarten through second, third through fifth, sixth through eighth and ninth through 12th.

At the end of five rounds of competition, the winners emerged: kindergarten through second grade - Matthew Dunlop from Eagle Point Elementary School; third through fifth grade: Miles Rosner from Beachside Montessori Village Academy; sixth through eighth grade - Alice Wu from Falcon Cove Middle School tied with Vladimir Bershanskiy from Parkway Middle School; and ninth through 12th grade - David Reyes-Tobar from Fort Lauderdale High School.

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Superintendent Robert Runcie. “It helps to enhance students’ problem-solving skills, concentration, and creativity and provides great lessons in patience and sportsmanship. I congratulate all the winners and competitors for challenging themselves by participating.”

Aspiring chess experts can continue to hone their chess skills during distance learning by accessing the Chess4Life platform through the District’s Clever portal. For more information, contact the Applied Learning Department at 754-321-1851 or visit chess4life.com.

Florida Youth SHINE Cheers Grads from Foster Care

The path to graduation is challenging for youth from foster care. Only 50% obtain a high school diploma and less than 5% nationally earn a college degree. Yet a dynamic group of kids, members of Florida’s Children First’s youth advocacy group Florida Youth SHINE, beat the odds by graduating this June. Despite years of trauma, abuse and neglect, some even received a master’s degree. But, without families or a support network they had no one to mark this milestone with. Due to COVID-19, many have also lost their jobs and lack funds for food, housing, remote learning and other basic necessities.

Florida’s Children First, the acclaimed non-profit dedicated to advancing rights of youth in the foster care system, threw a virtual celebration for these extraordinary 2020 grads.

Complete with a gift box for each student, the celebration featured inspiring words from their youth mentors, and surprise videos congratulating them from celebrities including former foster youth and Olympic Gold Medal gymnast Simone Biles, actor Woody Harrelson and child advocate and legislator Senator Lauren Book.

Above: Florida Youth Shine member and class of 2020 graduate; Right: Florida Youth SHINE members visit legislators in the State capitol to share their stories about life in foster care and advocate for change

Committed to making big, systemic changes to the child welfare system that improve long term outcomes for kids in care, one of Florida’s Children First’s biggest achievements was securing passage of legislation providing paid instate college tuition to foster youth through age 28. That provision, along with ongoing training and support from Florida Youth SHINE, enabled these kids to overcome their difficult beginnings and prove to others that Florida’s foster youth truly do SHINE.

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Chops Lobster Bar: Fine Dining in a World with COVID BY: TERRY JAILLET

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ine dining in a world with COVID-19 poses a number of challenges: is it possible to meet high culinary expectations and still feel safe? With a focus on preventing infectious disease, will service suffer? Is it possible to produce the same levels of food quality when restaurant capacity is limited to 50%?

Will enough diners even show up to reopened restaurants? Chops Lobster Bar in Boca Raton has met those challenges and serves up a fine dining experience even the most finicky will enjoy.

We ate dinner at Chops Lobster Bar on a Tuesday evening, not too long after Palm Beach County had entered Phase I of Florida’s coronavirus reopening plan. We arrived at Royal Palm Place to find the valet stand manned by a gloved and masked team. We would later learn that all employees at the restaurant, including the valets, have their temperature taken each day and are tested for coronavirus every two weeks.

The Ambiance Dark wood, coffered ceilings, and leather seating warmly welcome guests as they enter the restaurant.

At first glance, the only difference from past visits is expanded space between tables and the masks and gloves worn by staff members. We were delighted to see a good number of other diners, who, like us, respected social distancing guidelines. We were presented with single-use paper menus and offered alcohol wipes to clean our hands prior to eating.

The Food My wife and I began our meal with martinis, which were, as martinis go, great: strong, cold, and refreshing. We accompanied our drinks with a pair of starters: The Mediterranean Chargrilled Octopus and Chops’ signature Morsels of Lobster Tail appetizer.

The octopus was delightful. It was completely devoid of the chewiness that frequently undermines the dish and was paired with a combination of tangy olives and capers along with sweet pickled red onion.

It’s a great choice for someone looking for an exotic taste that you won’t be able to find at many other places in South Florida. The lobster, however, was out-of-this-world. Slightly larger than bite-sized pieces of Maine lobster tail lightly battered with an almost-tempura like batter and fried. It is served with drawn butter and honey-mustard aioli. I could eat them all night.

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We followed our appetizers with Chops’ chopped salad and a glass of red wine.

For our entrée, Executive Chef Sean Thompson suggested a steak & lobster combo, featuring a special cut of meat called the ribeye spinalis. The spinalis is known among foodies as the most flavorful cut of steak available, and ours lived up to that billing. The steak was seared to perfection while maintaining a medium-rare temperature. Every bite was mouthwatering. Our steaks were accompanied by broiled, stuffed-lobsters and we shared a rather unique side of mashed potatoes with king crab. Chef Thompson’s attention to detail was evident in each successive course we enjoyed.

For dessert, our waiter, Joe, suggested we try the restaurant’s signature Banana Creme Pie and a limited time special Blueberry Cheesecake. The cheesecake was fantastic. It was dense and sweet with the taste of blueberry, but not overwhelmingly so. The Banana Creme Pie was light and fluffy, a perfect ending to a rich meal.

The Verdict Dining at Chops Lobster Bar leaves you feeling special. They have gone out of their way to give guests a true fine-dining experience, even in a world dominated by infectious disease protocols. No one in South Florida offers better lobster dishes. It is a perfect place to celebrate an important life event or milestone with those closest to you.

Chops Lobster Bar is located at Royal Palm Place in Boca Raton. It is open daily for lunch and dinner.

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BY: ALYSSA C. BAER, ESQ. s a Bankruptcy Attorney practicing in Broward and Palm Beach counties, I often see that many prospective clients come to chat with me for the first time a bit too late. The most common reasons clients put off speaking to a bankruptcy attorney are bad advice from friends, family or business associates, fear of judgment for walking away from debt obligations, and fear of damaging their credit or getting behind on payments. While these sentiments are widespread, people experiencing financial hardship should not delay seeking the advice they need to make the best financial decision for themselves. As such, this article will address the reasons why it is always best to seek legal advice as early as possible.

It is important to only take legal advice from an experienced attorney. While friends and relatives may have good intentions, every situation is different, and only an experienced bankruptcy attorney can help you evaluate whether bankruptcy is right for you.

Early action can result in preservation of protected assets, such as qualified retirement accounts and homestead property. Many people pay minimum payments on credit cards for years to avoid what they perceive as a stigma associated with a bankruptcy filing.

It is important to understand that fear of judgment will not lead to eliminating debt or preservation of protected assets but receiving confidential legal advice can. Before you make one more minimum payment, it would be a good idea to obtain legal advice tailored to your situation.

Next, many people struggling with credit card debt believe that a bankruptcy filing could damage their credit. While filing for bankruptcy could cause a drop in your credit score, your credit risk improves after a bankruptcy discharge. After discharge, most people begin re-establishing credit on their own within six months. While the bankruptcy notation will appear on your credit report for up to ten years, the effect of said notation is not nearly as detrimental as most people believe. The sooner you seek legal advice, and obtain your discharge, the sooner you can begin re-establishing your credit.

Finally, it is important to speak with a bankruptcy attorney before you stop paying your debts. The longer you wait to meet with a lawyer, the more likely you are to be sued by one of your creditors for failure to pay your credit cards. Many people will ignore legal filings, which can result in wage garnishments and levy of bank accounts and other assets. The information that you receive during a legal consultation will assist you in planning to conquer your debt.

As a client, you reserve the right to make the decision as to whether a bankruptcy filing is right for you, but it is difficult to make the best decision without having all the facts. If you use your lawyer as a resource to help you work through your options, the plan to tackle your debt will likely write itself.

In closing, if you are currently saddled with debt that you can no longer afford to carry, it is time to obtain valuable legal advice. Do not take bankruptcy advice from anyone other than an experienced bankruptcy attorney, and do not allow the thought of outside judgment or fear to prevent you from obtaining the advice that you need to obtain your financial fresh start.

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“Drive-In” Graduation Gives Calvary Christian Academy Seniors A Safe Memorable Experience

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alvary Christian Academy (CCA) seniors drove to school one last time the evening of Friday, May 22 for a “drive-in” graduation experience that marked the end of their high school journey. Each senior student had the opportunity to walk across an outdoor stage and have their moment of recognition while maintaining social distancing protocol.

The Class of 2020 and their closest family members and friends parked their cars on a large grass field to experience the live ceremony. To hear and see the program, they tuned into an FM frequency on their car radios and turned their heads toward the large screens on each side of the stage.

CCA seniors were parked closer to the stage. When it was their turn to walk across it for the conferral of diplomas, they were chauffeured to the stage, exited their vehicle, walked across the stage when their name was called, had their picture taken, and re-entered their vehicle to return back to their parking spot.

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“We wanted to give our seniors the most authentic, safe, and memorable graduation experience possible considering the circumstances,” said CCA’s Head of School, Dr. Jason Rachels. “This is an exceptional class that deserved an exceptional send-off.”

CCA’s Class of 2020 was accepted to more than 50 colleges and universities throughout the country, earned more than $2 million in scholarships, completed more than 41,000 community service hours, and included three National Merit Finalists, four Miami Herald Silver Knight nominees, 21 AP Scholars, 12 committed collegiate athletes, four international students, as well as one United States Air Force Academy Cadet. The valedictorian and salutatorian had the opportunity to address their peers in person from the stage’s podium.

“I didn’t think I’d be able to share my speech from a live stage with everything going on,” said Kaitlyn Tully, CCA’s Class of 2020 valedictorian. “I was so surprised and excited when I found out that I would be able to experience a memory I was really looking forward to having.”

The formal ceremony was followed by a car parade recessional. As the graduates and invited guests exited the school’s property honking the horns of their decorated vehicles, their faces beamed with joy.

“There was no shortage of excitement and your traditional pomp and circumstance at this commencement ceremony,” said Aaron Mills, CCA’s high school principal. “The creativity and collaboration of our dedicated faculty and staff at CCA and our parent church, Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale, made all of the event logistics a successful reality. We’re delighted to have received such positive feedback from our graduates and their families. They not only felt loved, but also sensed God’s presence throughout the event.

We ultimately thank Him for giving us great weather and allowing this in-person graduation experience to happen. It will be one for the history books, that’s for sure,” Mills said.

Event plans were designed in accordance with City of Fort Lauderdale social distancing guidelines.

ASK THE SHERIFF

A Commitment To Accountability

BY SHERIFF GREGORY TONY he appalling murder of George Floyd reopened deep and painful wounds in our country. For too long, many people of color have suffered through a separate and unequal system of justice and have been unjust victims of police brutality.

Incidents like this cut particularly deep with me.

Before I was Broward’s first black sheriff, I was a black kid from the inner city thrown to the ground by a police officer with a knee pinned to the back of my neck. I understand the distrust some black and brown Americans feel toward law enforcement. We’ve let them down for far too long and have done too little to root out systemic racism from our ranks.

But I Say This To You: Enough Is Enough.

I know we must work hard to rebuild trust with our communities, but changes are being made. Since I became sheriff, I have worked to build public trust by bringing accountability and transparency to this agency and to this community.

Our deputies are held accountable for their actions. On four different occasions, I’ve terminated deputies for use of excessive force. I’ve appointed new members to the Professional Standards Committee, which includes minority members from the community, to review internal disciplinary matters. In addition, I am establishing a Use of Force Review Board, the first ever in BSO’s history.

Egregious use of force will not be tolerated under my leadership.

We continue to ensure we are hiring the right people, including more minorities and women, and are providing them with the appropriate training. We are reintegrating a comprehensive Early Warning System to detect potential behaviors that may cause harm to the public. In addition, every deputy in our department continues to be trained in de-escalation techniques along with safe arrest methods. I am also allocating approximately $1 million to implement racial equity and implicit bias training programs.

All Department of Law Enforcement deputies have body worn cameras and are required to activate them prior to any interaction with civilians.

I also know one negative incident can erode years of trust. At BSO, community policing is not merely a buzzword. We are working side by side with our communities, listening to your concerns, and identifying problems and solutions for BSO involvement in the neighborhoods we serve. This is why our deputies now get out of their patrol cars and walk the neighborhoods they protect, interacting with residents, as part of our Park, Walk and Talk program.

At BSO, we’re making significant changes, and we are one of the most accountable and transparent public safety agencies in the nation. Yet I know there is still work to be done. I challenge our communities not to let incidents like what happened in Minneapolis divide us. I pledge as sheriff to continue to work with our communities and hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism and accountability. While I am I’m deeply saddened by the death of George Floyd and others killed unjustly, know this: their deaths will not be forgotten. May their legacies live through our progress.

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR: PARKLAND

Parkland Update MAYOR CHRISTINE HUNSCHOFSKY t the time of this writing, Broward County just allowed summer camps and sports activities to take place. Graduation parades and virtual ceremonies were taking place and most families were adjusting their summer plans. The City has been working to adopt the Broward County orders safely, while also preparing for the summer budget season.

This month, the City Commission will meet on July 8 at 6pm for a workshop and at 7pm for a meeting. At our meeting we will be voting on a millage (tax) rate that will appear on the TRIM (Truth In Millage Notices) that are sent to every homeowner in August. This millage rate is only a placeholder, but when the Commission votes on the final millage rate at the two budget hearings in September, we cannot vote for a millage rate higher than the one we approve in July. At the July commission meeting, our city manager will give the Commission her proposed budget. During July, August, and September, the proposed budget is available online to the public.

Additionally, there is a link online to ask questions about the budget and city staff are available to answer any questions any resident has on the budget. The Commission reviews the budget in July and has workshops on the budget in August and September. The final votes on the millage rate and the budget take place during two meeting in September. To view the current proposed budget (which will be available online after July 8, 2020) and previous budgets, please visit www.cityofparkland.org/budget.

The only ad valorem part of your tax bill that the Parkland City Commission votes on is the City of Parkland millage rate. Your tax bill is made up of many other governmental entities, not just the City of Parkland ad valorem. By making a quick online search at the Broward County Property Appraiser’s website at www.bcpa.net you can find your property and then click on the “Click here to display your tax bill” link at the top. This will take you to your property’s tax history and give you the ability to review the full details of your tax bill. In 2019, the ad valorem charges on your tax bill included (percentages are rounded to the nearest .01%): Broward County (29.89%), Broward Schools (37.26%), South Florida Water Management (1.4%), North Broward Hospital District (5.44%), Children’s Services Council (2.57%), City of Parkland (23.30%) and Fl. Inland Navigation (.17%).

In addition to the ad valorem charges, you will also find a City of Parkland Fire Assessment Fee, a direct charge from your drainage district and a direct charge from Waste Management.

I highly recommend going online, reviewing your 2019 tax bill and then reviewing your proposed 2020 taxes that are in the TRIM notice you should receive by mail in August.

Wishing you and your family a safe and happy July 4th! Enjoy these summer weeks with your family and friends. I hope you will all have time to relax and recharge. As always, feel free to reach out to me at any time at chunschofsky@ cityofparkland.org with your questions or comments. I look forward to hearing from you!

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THE CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS COMMISSION hen we started the year, no one knew what 2020 would bring to our nation, our state or our city. One thing is for certain – this has been an unprecedented year, and the challenges we face are not over yet.

This year, we struggled with the global impacts COVID-19 has had on our health and economy, we haveexperienced the disappointment of missed milestone celebrations and the grief of losing so many lives as a resultof the Coronavirus. We then saw a nation in turmoil, with anger and frustration turning to protest against police brutality as a result of the death of George Floyd, while being placed under arrest in Minnesota.

While this year has been a challenging, we also saw our community come together to assist others. Through weekly food distribution events we provided groceries to nearly 6,000 families. We launched a Give Where YouLive Campaign in partnership with the Coral Springs Community Chest to assist struggling families. And, our Economic Development Office launched a grant program, and connected businesses to grants and loans totaling more than $1 million.

When faced with adversity, as citizens we need to remember the very foundation our nation was built upon, freedom. Freedom of speech and the freedom to exercise your right to vote! We urge our residents, especially our young adults, to register to vote and cast their ballots in the upcoming elections in August and November.

Also, we remind residents that much of the federal funding we receive for hospitals and schools are a result of the numbers provided by the census. So remember, Coral Springs Counts, please complete your 2020 Census.

All of us who work for the City of Coral Springs are public servants that strive to find solutions to our problems. One of those is the reimagining of events during the COVID-19 pandemic. For Memorial Day, we proudly hosted a virtual ceremony to honor the men and women who lost their lives in service to our nation. As we approach July 4th, one of our greatest traditions is the fireworks display at Mullins Park. Due to social distancing,that event is not possible, so we came up with a new way to honor our nation’s independence, while promoting community spirit.

We invite our residents and businesses to join our Wave & Drive By Parade on July 4th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Festively decorated city vehicles representing each department will visit all of our Coral Springs communities. We will be providing a timeline of arrival so residents can enjoy the parade from their driveways and front lawns. Remember to wave your flags as we pass by. Visit our website for more details and route information, www. coralsprings.org/events.

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