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CONTENTS PUBLISHER’S PAGE 8
South Florida Takes Pride in Historic Significance
CO-PUBLISHERS Christy & Terry Jaillet
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MANAGING EDITOR Debby Teich
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COMMUNITY NEWS 14 EAB Installs Free Little Libraries in Two Cooper City Locations 16 Friends of Long Key Hold Photo Contest and Nature Walk 18 Communiteens Davie Chapter Raises Money for Students at MSD 20 Find a New Pet at the Dog Adopt-A-Thon 20 Town of Davie Hosts Orange Blossom Festival, Parade & Rodeo 22 Teri Arbogast Gets Real Estate SOLD in Davie and Cooper City 26 Davie Residents Prepare to Clean Up the Waterways 26 18th Annual Relay For Life of Davie/ Cooper City Helps Fight Cancer
CROSSWORD PUZZLE 24 Hello April!
SCHOOL NEWS 28 Students Read to a Horse During Rotary Literacy Event 32 City of Cooper City Offers Academic Scholarship 34 Imaginations Came Alive at NSU University School’s Fairy Tale Festival
SPECIAL FEATURE EDITORIAL 30 End School Shootings with Real Solutions
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n an early April day, a bit more than 500 years ago, Spanish Explorer Ponce De Leon landed near what is now Saint Augustine and claimed it for the Spanish crown. He subsequently sailed down the east coast surveying the land in what is now Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. It is amazing how far we’ve come since those fateful days. At the time of Ponce De Leon’s arrival, the only residents of South East Florida were a Native American tribe known as the Tequesta. The region’s total population at the time is estimated to have been between 800 and a few thousand inhabitants. The population remained largely unchanged for the next 400 years. Shortly after its founding, Broward County had a population just over 5,000 people and consisted mostly of uninhabitable wetlands. Today, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties are home to more than five million people; few areas in the world have grown faster over the past century. We have the fifth and sixth largest school districts in the United States. The region also boasts a vibrant economy and diverse culture. The area’s rapid growth and unique climate have brought unique challenges: Will we be able to continue to create jobs for continued immigration and the maturation of the huge population of school-aged kids? How will we manage rising sea levels in a region so dependent on tourism? Can we continue to integrate the varied backgrounds and perspectives of residents and newcomers? How can we guarantee freedom and safety for all? We are optimistic. South Florida is a young, dynamic region that has solved difficult problems in the past and will do it again in the future. Our brightest days are still ahead. We, for our part, are proud to be part of this community and can’t wait to see what the future holds. Sincerely,
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7th Garage Sale – Whether you are selling or buying, this is the place to be for deals galore! Held in the parking lot of the Cooper City Sports Complex, from 7am to 12noon, this twice a year event is only open to Cooper City residents. One parking space allowed per household. No professional vendors. For information, call 954-434-4300, ext. #233 or visit www.coopercityfl.org.
8th Generations of Taste – Come and sample a wide variety of dishes and then vote for your favorite in each category or enter the competition & show off your cooking skills. Will be held from 5pm to 7pm at Old Davie School Historical Museum. For information, visit www. olddavieschool.com.
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Photo Walk – From 9:30am to 11am, FOLK and the Long Key Nature Center are teaming up to offer a “photo walk” that starts at the Nature Center. Park experts and seasoned photographers will take participants to areas of the Natural Area not normally open to the public, discuss photography techniques and tips, and offer a unique opportunity to capture the shot of a lifetime. For information, visit www. friendsoflongkey.com.
Support Group – If you are living with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, attend the free meeting which features a discussion and guest speakers. The meeting will be held at 12:30pm, at David Posnack Jewish Community Center, 5850 South Pine Island Road in Davie. For information, send an email to skruger24@aol.com.
Ceramics with Gail – Enjoy painting ceramics with your child and creating your own work of art. No experience necessary! The classes meet from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. For information, call 954-434-4300, #233 or visit www. coopercityfl.org.
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13th Human Trafficking Forum – The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is presenting a Human Trafficking Forum to help stop modern day slavery. It will be held from 1pm to 3pm, at the Davie Women’s Club, 6551 Orange Drive in Davie. For information, send an email to Marie at maa101@aol.com. 12 APRIL 2018 | OURCITYDAVIE.COM
Cooper City Chess Challenge – Don’t miss the Cooper City Chess Challenge at the Pool and Tennis Center, from 9am to 11am. There will be free instructional classes for all levels. For information, call 954-436-7300 or visit www.coopercityfl.org.
never sleeps. For more information, register a team or sign up for a team, visit relayforlife.org/daviecoopercityfl, call 954-200-7521 or send an email to Dayami.gomez@cancer.org. Photography Contest – Nature photographers will have an opportunity to show off their talents and win cash prizes by participating in a the 2nd Annual Photo Contest sponsored by Friends of Long Key (FOLK), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to preserving the natural history of the heavily forested park and educating the community about it. The deadline to submit photos is April 28. For information about the contest, rules, and entry forms, visit www.friendsoflongkey.com.
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20th Orchid Society – The next meeting of the Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society is from 7:30pm- 9:30 pm in at Flamingo Gardens in Davie. It is also the night of the annual Orchid Auction. For information, visit www. flamingogardensorchidsociety.com or call 954-662-5544.
and the Cooper City Teen Council. From 10am-1pm, approximately 100 furry friends will be looking for loving homes. The event will be held at Memorial Park, located behind the Community Center and City Hall. For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org.
Dog Adoption – If you are thinking about adopting a pet, don’t miss the Dog Adopt-A-Thon, sponsored by the Cooper City Recreation Department
Ongoing Scholarship – College will cost a little less for four Cooper City graduating Waterway Cleanup – Participate in the seniors who plan to attend a two- or Town of Davie and Central Broward four-year college or technical school. Water Control District’s 21st Annual In an effort to foster educational Waterway Clean-up and Trash Splash, a opportunities for Cooper City public awareness campaign to keep the students and encourage them to waterways clean. It will be held from pursue educational paths that support 8am to 11:30am and starts at Davie government and civic endeavors, Town Hall. For information, visit www. the City of Cooper City and Waste davie-fl.gov. Management have established the Cooper City Academic Scholarship Program. The deadline to apply is April 18. Eligibility, award criteria and applications are available at www. coopercityfl.org. For information, send an email to tinah@coopercityfl.org or call 954-434-4300, ext. #260. Spring/Summer Soccer Registration – Through April 5, Play Davie Spring/ Summer Soccer registration is open for boys and girls, ages 5-12 years old. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov. Youth Drama – Through May 24, participate in Town of Davie’s 10-week youth drama classes for ages 6 to 14 Relay for Life – Thousands of people years old, held on Thursdays, from 3pm who have been touched by cancer will to 5pm, at the Pine Island Multipurpose gather for the 18th Annual Relay For Center, located at 3801 S. Pine Island Life of Davie/Cooper City, hosted by Rd, in Davie. A performance of the Town of Davie. It begins at 6pm at a Dorothy’s Adventures in Oz will take new location, Bamford Sports Complex. place at the end of series two. For The 12-hour overnight event, for ages 3 information, call 954-801-4905 or visit to 93, will last all night, because cancer www.curtaincallplayhouse.com.
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EAB Installs Free Little Libraries in Two Cooper City Locations BY DEBBY TEICH
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ooper City residents now have access to free books 24/7 and they don’t even need a library card. The Cooper City Education Advisory Board (EAB) recently dedicated two fully-stocked Little Free Libraries in Cooper City. They are located in front of the Cooper City Pool & Tennis Center, 11600 Stonebridge Parkway, and at the north entrance to the Cooper City Sports Complex, 10510 Stirling Road. The libraries house books of all genres for children, teens and adults. The Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization that inspires a love of reading, builds community, and sparks creativity by fostering neighborhood book exchanges around the world. Through Little Free Libraries, millions of books are exchanged each year, increasing access to books for readers of all ages and backgrounds. To fund the project, EAB received $1,025 from the City of Cooper City to build the handmade boxes. They also capitalized on a promotional offer through the Little Free Library organization, which sent Cooper City a box of books, including a variety of fiction and non-fiction books, romance novels, children’s books and more. Local schools and
residents also donated books to the libraries at the ribbon-cutting and continue to do so. EAB members serve as the library stewards, maintaining the inventory, as well as the grounds surrounding the posts. “The members of the 2017 Education Advisory Board are so pleased to be able to bring this to you,”
said Jena McClure, Chair, Education Advisory Board. “We are so grateful to the generous Cooper City Commission who approved the funding in our budget to allow for this and other projects which the EAB endeavors to bring to the children and families of Cooper City.” To borrow a book, simply open the door to the library and browse through the inventory. You can read your book of choice at home, while you wait for your children to finish soccer or during a workout on the treadmill. When you are finished reading, share it with a friend or neighbor or bring it back to any Free Little Library site to continue the sharing. If you have a new book to share, add it to the existing collection. According to an informal survey of over 3,000 Little Free Library stewards and fans conducted by the Little Free Library staff: ▸▸ 74% of people report they’ve read a book they normally would not have read because of a Little Free Library. ▸▸ 73% of people say they’ve met more neighbors because of a Little Free Library. ▸▸ 92% of people say their neighborhood feels like a friendlier place because of a Little Free Library. For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org.
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Friends of Long Key Hold Photo Contest and Nature Walk managed by Broward County Parks and Recreation. ature photographers will have an opportunity The photo competition is open to nature photograto show off their talents and win cash prizes phers of all ages. Some of the contest details include: by participating in the 2nd Annual Photo Contest sponsored by Friends of Long Key (FOLK), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to preserving the natural history of the heavily forested park and educating the community about it. The deadline to submit photos is April 28. “The 2018 Long Key Photo Contest once again gives us a chance to show off the park we love and share its beauty with people who were previously unaware of one of Broward County’s hidden gems,” said John Haeflinger, FOLK president. “We look forward to once again being amazed by the outstanding talent of local photographers of all ages and hope even more of them will take advantage of this opportunity to show off their skills this year.” The Long Key site was once home to Tequesta and Seminole Indians. In the 1970’s and 1980’s, it was also home to the Kapok Tree Restaurant, where many celebrated weddings, anniversaries, graduations and other momentous occasions. The Kapok Tree closed in 1988 and the county bought the property two year later. In 2008, it became the Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center. With over 160 acres, the site is one of the largest natural areas Photos from the 2017 contest BY DEBBY TEICH
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▸▸ The contest will provide cash awards for “Best in Show,” as well as 1st and 2nd place in the following categories: “Scenery,” “Botanical/Plants,” “Wildlife” and “Butterflies/Moths/Insects/ Arachnids,” and 1st and 2nd place in two youth category age groups (under 13 and 13-17). ▸▸ Cash award values will range from $30 to $150. ▸▸ A ll entered pictures must be taken within the Long Key grounds. ▸▸ Entries of up to three images require a small entry fee donation and will only be accepted at the Nature Center. ▸▸ Entries will be accepted at the Long Key Nature Center, on April 14th, 21st and 28th, from 10am to 2pm. On April 14, from 9:30am to 11M, FOLK and the Long Key Nature Center are teaming up to offer a “photo walk” that starts at the Nature Center. Park experts and seasoned photographers will take participants to areas of the Natural Area not normally open to the public, discuss photography techniques and tips, and offer a unique opportunity to capture the shot of a lifetime. The park is located at 3501 SW 130th Avenue in Davie. For information about the contest, rules, and entry forms, visit www. friendsoflongkey.com.
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Communiteens Davie Chapter Raises Money for Students at MSD where or how. That is why I created Communiteens.” ommuniteens is an organization dedicated to making community service Communiteens has quickly grown to eight chapters, including clubs in Davie more fun for teenagers. The Davie Chapter recently held a fundraiser and Cooper City. Over 100 teenagers have participated in events, helping over to help raise money for the students 1,000 people nationwide. The goal is to continuat Marjory Stoneman Douglas. It was a clear ously open new chapters that would follow the example of kids helping kids. guidelines of the original club. “I am in high school and no children should The Davie chapter started in August 2017. In ever have to be scared to go to school and families addition to the recent fundraiser, members have should not suffer,” said Ally Einbinder. president collected items needed for Hurricane Irma vicof the Davie chapter, who attends Western High tims and donated them to LifeNet4Families. They School. “We wanted to try and help them.” are planning to collect books and toys for children The event was held at Blaze Pizza in Davie, at Joe DiMaggio, as well as basic needs items which donated 20 percent of sales from 4pm for the homeless. The Cooper City chapter also to 10pm on the day of the fundraiser. The club formed in August 2017. They recently organized created a flyer and distributed it on social media a 25-member Communiteens team for the ICare to publicize the event. They raised $350 for the ICure 5K and collected over 200 pairs of shoes for Stoneman Douglas Victims Fund, which is nearly Got Sneakers? for underprivileged children. triple the amount Blaze typically raises during To help other teens form Communiteens chapMembers of Communiteens Davie chapter at Blaze Pizza fundraiser fundraisers. ters, the club offers a toolkit, as well as personalDavie resident Jared Cohen started Communiteens in 2015. After talking to ized help with tips for new event ideas and recruitment. Starting a chapter offers several friends, he realized that many teens saw community service as a chore high school students a way to gain leadership skills, since they are responsible for that was mandatory to graduate high school, not as an opportunity to change their planning quarterly events, contacting members, recruiting members, and updatcommunity. He began Communiteens to make community service more meaning social media. High school students can also join Communiteens as chapter ingful and fun, hoping that participants would gain something valuable from the members. They will enjoy local community service opportunities with friends and experience of volunteering. receive community service hours. “I was raised to know that not everyone has food on the table at every meal For information, visit www.communiteens.com. and family around them” said Jared. “I tried to volunteer, but did not really know BY DEBBY TEICH
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an intimate environment with familiar living spaces. The central core, known as the “Town Center,” will feature a host of amenities, including a neighborhood center for community gatherings and a studio for activities, as well as a health center, beauty and barber shop. How do you tailor each person’s living experience? Artis Senior Living of Davie strives to make sure that its residents and their families have a say in how they live. Our philosophy centers around empowerment, pride and fulfillment for all our residents. Instead of a one-size-fits-all philosophy, the experience is tailored specifically to each person to ensure independence, dignity and quality of life. What is “The Artis Way? ” We follow what we call “The Artis Way.” Each letter of the word Artis stands for a tenet of the organization.
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How many people are affected by Alzheimer’s and Dementia? Every 67 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s disease. By 2025, the number of people ages 65 and older with Alzheimer’s disease is estimated to reach 7.1 million. Dementia is becoming more and more of an epidemic. Therefore, the more quality care we can offer, the more fulfilling the lives of those with dementia can lead.
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Find a New Pet at the Dog Adopt-A-Thon BY DEBBY TEICH
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he 2nd Annual Dog Adopt-A-Thon, sponsored by the Cooper City Recreation Department and the Cooper City Teen Council, will be held on April 21, from 10am-1pm. Approximately 100 furry friends will be looking for loving homes. The event will be held at Memorial Park, located behind the Community Center and City Hall. “This event is important to promote not only dog adoption, but fostering,” said Felicia Trainor, Recreation Program Specialist. “Lots of rescues are limited on the number of animals they can help, because they are short on foster homes. We hope this event can also assist rescues in finding families willing to foster.” The Adopt-A-Thon will have small meet-and-greet areas, where guests can play with the dogs to see if they are a good fit for the potential owner’s lifestyle. It will give them an opportunity to bond with the animals before making a selection. The event also includes all of the resources a new pet owner might need, such as local vets, groomers, pet stores and trainers. The dogs are coming from local rescues. They have already been vaccinated,
so most can be taken home from the event. Some of the Rescues require house checks, which can be done the day of the event for residents of Cooper City and neighboring communities. The Cooper City Teen Council consists of ten members that range in age from middle school to high school. This year, the teens coordinated holiday cookie decorating and card making at Light Up Cooper City, as well as this year’s Color Run. Danielle Selevan, who is in 8th grade, has been a member of Cooper City Teen Council for the past three years. She joined because she wanted to help the city and take on a leadership role. She has a dog and a cat. “The adopt-a-thon is important, because there are so many dogs that are looking for a loving family,” said Danielle. “It is a great way for families to find the perfect dog, since there are so many different dogs in one place.” Kimber Counts, who is in 10th grade, has been a member of Cooper City Teen Council for almost five years. She has a dog named “Rocket.” “The adopt-a-thon is important, because there are too many dogs out there without homes and participating in the adopt-a-thon will help them find them,” said Kimber. “People should attend our adopt-a-thon to spread awareness and get more dogs adopted.” For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org.
Town of Davie Hosts Orange Blossom Festival, Parade & Rodeo BY DEBBY TEICH
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housands of residents from Davie and across Broward County gathered for the 81st Annual Orange Blossom Festival, Parade & Rodeo. “Orange Blossom continues to become more successful every year with the addition of new vendor displays, entertainment, youth groups and sponsorships,” said Jeffrey Pohlman, Assistant Director of the Town of Davie Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department. “For 81 years, the tradition of Orange Blossom has become rooted in the Town’s history and is a special time for all Davie residents to enjoy and make new memories with their family and friends.” There were over 250 displays including arts and crafts, cottage foods, plants and more. The festival featured an animal petting farm, “Cowboy Town”, Native American display, western carriage display, commerce corner, information displays, green product displays, rides, climbing wall, family entertainment, and four local bands. Real cowboys and cowgirls from around the country competed for championship titles as they challenged 2,000-pound bulls, rode bare back, wrestled cattle, competed in barrel racing and more. Visitors purchased fresh home-grown vegetables and fruits at the old fashion farmers market. The Davie Woman’s Club served fresh strawberries, Photo credit: Town of Davie homemade shortcake and other strawberry recipes at the Strawberry ▸▸ Non-Commercial Float: Old Davie School Historical Museum Festival. The Old Davie School offered tours of the Pioneer House. The Davie Golf ▸▸ Youth Performing: South Florida Cloggers Club hosted the 6th Annual James B. Pirtle Memorial Golf Classic. ▸▸ Adult Performance: Police Pipe & Drum Corps This year’s parade theme was “Rockin’ Through the Years.” More than 80 floats, ▸▸ Musical Marching Entry: Nova High School NJROTC marching bands, youth groups and others participated. Awards were presented to ▸▸ Non-Musical Marching Entry: Everglades High School Gator Band the parade winners after the parade. ▸▸ Animal Entry: Davie’s Last Frontier Parade winners were as follows: ▸▸ Dressed Vehicle: American Rescue Party ▸▸ Commercial Float: Traditional Taekwondo Center of Davie ▸▸ Overall Theme: Cutter’s Edge Professional Services 20 APRIL 2018 | OURCITYDAVIE.COM
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Teri Arbogast Gets Real Estate SOLD in Davie and Cooper City BY DEBBY TEICH
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f you are looking for a full-time realtor who is experienced and knowledgeable, with a proven track record, then look no further. Keller Williams Realty’s Teri Arbogast has earned the reputation as an agent that gets results. She is friendly, caring, and energetic. She treats all of her clients like “family.” Teri has been a South Florida resident for more than 29 years and understands the ins and outs of the marketplace. She works closely with her awardwinning team, which shares her same old-fashioned work ethic and is ranked #1 in her Keller Williams office. To ensure that clients receive the top-quality service they deserve, her team is always current on any new trends and laws in the real estate industry. With over 18 years of experience in the Broward County real estate market, Teri ranks in the top 1% of agents. She had over $38 million in sales in 2017.She has earned many top sales and customer service awards, including Century 21’s highest sales award, the “Centurion” (four-time winner). At Keller Williams Realty, she has won Platinum Awards each year for sales. She was nominated by her peers and selected to be a member of the prestigious and elite Master Broker’s Forum, a group consisting of the top performing agents in Broward County. Realtor Teri Arbogast answered some commonly asked questions about her business. What are your specialty areas? My team and I specialize in Davie and Cooper City Luxury, Acre and Single Family property sales. What is your background? I received my real estate license in 2001. I worked for Century 21 Apple Realty in Davie for six years, spent two years with a private broker, and have been with Keller Williams Realty since 2009. I love real estate and the relationships I have built with clients. Describe your team. My team has been together since 2008. Whether writing a contract, negotiating a deal, or marketing a home, clients can always count on us to do our best. We believe in treating others the way we wish to be treated and that philosophy has served us well. We listen, return calls promptly, and work
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diligently from start to finish to help clients realize their real estate goals. We have completed hundreds of sales in Broward County and are familiar with many subdivisions, along with the amenities that Broward County has to offer its residents. We excel at selling our own listings, selling up to 38% to our own buyers per year compared to the national average of only 2%. Who are your clients? I serve all types of clients, from first time home buyers to the high-end luxury home seller. Approximately 50% of my business comes from past clients and referrals. The other 50% comes from my aggressive marketing campaigns, using the Internet, magazines, post card mailings, and more. Approximately how much do you do in business each year? With an average sales volume of $38 million in 2017, I keep my business large enough to maximize premier and exclusive marketing, yet small enough for me to give each client my best personal service. When I am hired to do a job, you can be assured I will personally be engaged with you from the kitchen table to the closing table. What is the secret to your success? I was born in the Midwest, where I learned the value of good old fashioned hard work from an early age and the importance of honesty, integrity and loyalty. I am willing to take a risk and put my money where my mouth is. I also recognize the importance of implementing a strong marketing campaign behind each sale. The key to getting top dollar is to price the house well and making sure it shows well. In the first quarter of 2018, my listings sold for 98.5% of the list price. This is a good indication that I have the necessary skills, experience and knowledge to analyze the market correctly to find the proper value of a home. My marketing plans are well formulated to target the right type of buyer for each home I list. All of these traits and skills combine and lead to highly successful closings and very happy sellers. I have earned a reputation as an agent that treats her clients like family. I believe in the golden rule and “treat others the way I wish to be treated.” What advantage does Keller Williams Realty have over other real estate companies? Keller Williams Realty supports the “team approach,” which allows me to build my business. It offers agents extensive education and marketing programs. Keller Williams is a leader in National and International marketing, promoting their agents and our listings across the globe. Is this a good time to buy or sell? Both! While our market has recovered well from the mortgage crisis of the past, home prices have started to level off in most areas. On the purchase side, the current low interest rates and good inventory make it a good time to buy. We are starting to see interest rates rise, which may affect the buying power of many. How do you help buyers? I believe in educating my clients and maintaining an open line of communication. My team and I are very accessible
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to buyers and willing to spend time answering their questions. All of my clients receive monthly newsletters and email blasts to keep them informed of the latest real estate news. What type of marketing support do you offer clients? We market our clients’ properties in a variety of ways, including drone photography, post cards, magazine ads, local and national websites, professional photography, agent accompanied showings, and more. We are a Premier Zillow agent for most of the Davie zip codes. Are you involved in selling Bank-Owned Foreclosures? Yes, we sell all types of properties. Do you work with Short Sales? Yes. I have a lot of experience both with buyers and sellers of short sales. Do you offer a free analysis to determine the worth of someone’s home? Yes, I usually have a free “opinion of value” delivered to a homeowner’s email within one day of the request. Can the public view homes for sale on your website, TerisRealEstate.com or Best BrowardRealEstate. com? Yes, my many sites offer “up to date” and “real time” listings straight from the Multiple Listing Service. My sites rank in first position on Google from many real estate key words. My website, www. BestBrowardRealEstate.com, has an Automated Property Price Evaluator which can provide a basic idea of the value of your home. Of course, this is not as accurate as a good old fashioned Comparative Market Analysis, but it will give a “Ball Park” number. I am always happy to provide a free Comparative Market Analysis if asked.
n Keller Williams Realty is located at 2000 NW 150th Ave. Suite #1100, in Pembroke Pines. For information, send an email to Teriarealtor@gmail.com, visit www.Terisrealestate.com or BestBrowardRealEstate.com or call 954-242-8030.
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Davie Residents Prepare to Clean Up the Waterways BY DEBBY TEICH
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he message is clear. Davie residents are proud of their community and they want to make sure that it is litterfree. The Town of Davie and Central Broward Water Control District are looking for groups, families, or individual residents who want to help clean and pick up trash from the area’s canal banks on April 21. They will be participating in the 21st Annual Waterway Clean-up, a public awareness campaign to keep the waterways clean. The deadline to register is April 6. “The Town of Davie Waterway Cleanup provides a personal experience connecting volunteers with the issue of trash pollution,” said Leona Henry, Town of Davie Public Relations Coordinator. “Volunteers recognize first-hand the need to keep our waterways clean and free of debris and dispose of waste responsibly.” In the past, volunteers found many large items,
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18th Annual Relay For Life of Davie/Cooper City Helps Fight Cancer BY DEBBY TEICH
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n the U.S. this year, there will be an estimated 1.7 million new cancer cases diagnosed and 601,000 cancer deaths. On April 28, thousands of people who have been touched by cancer will gather for the 18th Annual Relay For Life of Davie/Cooper City, hosted by the Town of Davie. It begins at 6pm at a new location, Bamford Sports Complex. The 12-hour overnight event, for ages 3 to 93, will last all night, because cancer never sleeps. “The family-friendly event honors cancer survivors and their care givers in an attempt to fulfill the American Cancer Society’s mission to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight to a world without cancer,” said Dayami Gomez, ACS Community Development Manager. Relay For Life is the nationwide signature event of the ACS. It gives participants a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. Anyone can volunteer, form a team, or join a team. This year’s event will have the same key elements as always, in addition to some new ones. It will still feature the traditional activities honoring and supporting those who have had cancer, such as the Opening Ceremony/Survivors Lap (6pm), Luminaria 26 APRIL 2018 | OURCITYDAVIE.COM
Ceremony (9pm) and Closing Ceremony (6am). Teams will also have an opportunity to walk all night and are encouraged to dress up and decorate their campsites in this year’s theme - “Come One. Cure All. The Greatest Hope on Earth.” It is the first year that the event will be held at a park instead of a high school. It includes several new activities for people who want to attend, but do not want to stay all night. There will be live entertainment, dancers, crossdressing pageants, celebrity and sports personalities, interfaith services and more. There will also be vendors, selling handmade jewelry, art and more. Forty-two teams participated in last year’s event and raised over $135,000. This year, organizers are
hoping to have approximately 50 teams and raise over $150,000. Teams have already held a variety of fundraising events, such as David Posnack JCC’s Yoga with a Purpose; City of Cooper City’s Color Run; Cooper City Optimist’s Quarter Option and more. This is the 4th year that the City of Cooper City will have a team. Last year the Cooper City Purple Posse raised approximately $5,000 and they are hoping to raise even more this year. “We must fight cancer and try to find a cure,” said Denise Lasarte, team leader. For more information, register a team or sign up for a team, visit relayforlife.org/daviecoopercityfl, call 954-200-7521 or send an email to Dayami.gomez@cancer.org.
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Students Read to a Horse During Rotary Literacy Event BY DEBBY TEICH
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The morning began with members of the South Florida Trail Riders making a grand entrance into the arena and circling around to demonstrate some of their riding skills. Next the children rotated to ten different stations to learn about horses and how to care for them. After weighing a horse, an entire class stepped on the scale to see who weighed more. They learned how to groom and shoe a horse; put on a saddle; and identify the parts of horse. They also toured a horse trailer and learned about the history of cowboy gear and attire. The most exciting part of the day for many of them, however, was when they got to read a portion of their book to the horse. “This Wild Horse Tales Children’s Literacy event is truly the most impactful thing that our Rotary Club is involved with,” said Darrell Stuehrenberg, who has been a Davie-Cooper City Rotarian for forty years. “The students are blessed with an entertaining and educational opportunity to assist their ability to read.” Established in 1971, the Davie-Cooper City Rotary Club currently has 25 members, many of whom have been in the club for over 20 years. They live in Davie, Cooper City and the surrounding areas. The club meets on Wednesdays, at 12:15pm, at the Blue Moon Diner in Cooper City, and welcomes visitors. For information, visit www.daviecoopercity.rotary-clubs.org.
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End School Shootings with Real Solutions Marjory Stoneman Douglas Senior, Richard Doan, Shares His Account of the Horrific Parkland Tragedy and Demands Action to Keep Schools Safe verybody looks forward to senior year. After three years of high school (some after just one or two), many people can’t wait to leave and head off to college. Personally, I was looking forward to prom, graduation and infamous senior year shenanigans. I had hopes and dreams of attending a university and embarking on a future career in finance. Preparing for graduation and college was all that was important to me, but within a matter of minutes, all of those beloved goals and aspirations vanished. It was Valentine’s Day. It was supposed to be a day of love and joy, and for most of the day, it was. Up until 2:20 p.m., when the fire alarm went off. I was in the newspaper room when it all happened. We followed the traditional protocol and walked to our designated evacuation zones. We were on our way downstairs when I saw kids running back inside. Teachers yelled at us to run as well. I ran as directed, but in the back of my mind, I thought it was just a drill. Ever since the school board has implemented stricter safety policies this year, there was a rumor going around that we’d have an active shooter drill on campus. For many of us, that’s what we thought it was. The teachers said it was a code red, but that didn’t mean it wasn’t all a drill. We rushed back to the newspaper room, shut the lights off, and huddled into the corner of the classroom. I heard sirens wailing and choppers echoing in the distance. Soon enough, we saw a tweet from the Coral Springs PD to stay away from Stoneman Douglas. That was
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when we realized it was not a drill. It was real. Eventually, we transitioned to the classroom closet where we stayed for about an hour and a half. We were scared. We were worried. We were in disbelief. We followed the news as it unraveled online. We watched live streams and kept a close eye on Twitter. It was hot and cramped in the closet, but none of that mattered in this life-ordeath situation. We hear voices in the hallway. “Police reporting,” they said. It was multiple voices. Then with a faint rattling of what I presumed to be keys, our classroom door was opened. I recall someone asked if anyone was there. We didn’t move. We didn’t know who it was. It could’ve been the shooter for all we knew, but my teacher’s intuition told her otherwise. She opened the closet door to the three men in our room. At that moment, I didn’t know if I was going to be shot or be saved. Thankfully, it was a rescue mission. They were SWAT — heavily armed and heavily protected. Their flashlights shone upon our faces, and we were ordered to step out with our hands up. The SWAT team then secured our room and the building. Eventually, they escorted a large number of students and faculty from neighboring classrooms to our room. One hundred sixty-seven students and teachers in total gathered in this one room. Later, we were moved to the media center where we sat and were given directions about evacuation for a few minutes. Then with our hands up and tears streaking down our face, we fled the building and exited the school. I saw papers scattered all over Courtesy: Suzanna Barna
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the floor along with Valentine’s Day flowers and stuffed animals. When we stepped out, our eyes met a sea of law enforcement, ambulances and media surrounding our school. I was in utter shock. This is my school. This all happened here. Initially, I was in complete disbelief. I didn’t process it all yet. I am probably still processing it. This is my hometown: Parkland, Florida. Marjory Stoneman Douglas is my school. This is supposed to be a safe place. Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook, Las Vegas. This is the stuff we hear on the news, but no one ever thought it could happen here. If a mass shooting like this can happen here, it can happen absolutely anywhere. I am frustrated. There were signs. As with any mass shootings or suicide, there were signs. Yet they were overlooked, and because of that, 17 beautiful and innocent lives were taken away too soon. As for my mom, she’s been through the Vietnam War as a young child, yet she says that nothing compares to what she felt this past
Wednesday. It may sound cliché, but this truly was a parent’s worst nightmare. There is no greater fear than not knowing whether your children are safe, whether they will make it out alive, whether you’ll ever be able to tell your child that you love them again. In all the chaos, I forgot to return my mother’s messages for an hour. She tells me that was the worst hour of her life as she feared for her boy, not knowing if she would ever see me again. We are taking our time to grieve and to pray. People from around the world send their thoughts and prayers to us, and for that, we are truly appreciative. But frankly, thoughts and prayers themselves don’t do much. We must turn our thoughts and prayers into action. Our community feels distraught yet invigorated. The media is here. The whole world is watching, and this is our chance to be heard and make a difference. That way, something like this will not happen anywhere else. No one deserves to feel the
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this nation. demand action. Immigration and economic policy We created our movement simply are important issues in today’s world, to bring awareness to gun control in but they dwindle in importance when our nation. After eight school shootings it comes to the loss of innocent lives. since the start of this year, I believe Our representatives in office must gun reform of any sort is something learn to move past their differences the United States severely needs. I to unite for the common cause believe in baby steps. Gun reform is not of the people. something that will happen overnight. It can take months, perhaps even years for major legislative change. But we’ll "What this nation take each victory as they come, whether needs is not a heated it be the outlaw of bump stocks, the political argument, but increase of the legal age to purchase a a respectful discussion firearm or the limitation of magazine about guns and mental sizes. I consider any progress with regards to gun reform a win. health. Each side What this nation needs is not a needs to be willing heated political argument, but a to hear and listen to respectful discussion about guns and mental health. Each side needs the opinions of the to be willing to hear and listen to the other side." opinions of the other side. My friends and I have started the #NeverAgain movement to ensure that nowhere else has to endure a tragedy like this, that nowhere else do people have to suffer the pain that we feel. Unfortunately, however, our cause has quickly been twisted into a partisan debate. Far-right conservatives argue that we students are in fact not students, but crisis actors, travelling to scenes of tragedies to push some liberal anti-gun agenda. We wish we are acting. We wish this is all a hoax. We wish these deep emotions of misery, anger and frustration aren’t real. But it’s not. We are students. This is real and we
Richard Doan is a senior at Marjory Stonham Douglas In addition to a heavy academic work load, he writes for Douglas' school newspaper, The Eagle Eye
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torment that we are experiencing right now. No one deserves to lose a loved one this way, and we are taking steps to ensure that this never happens again. Mass shootings in America aren’t anything new. Gun violence isn’t something rare, but it definitely cannot be something we get used to. Here in Parkland, we are turning our mess into a message and our pain into power. We are the voices for change. This is our moment to be heard. The media is here now, and they’ll probably be here for the next few days or weeks. But after that, they’ll be gone, and our story will probably just become a passing memory. So the time to act is now. My classmates and I are just children. The people in D.C. are the adults, and they must step up and do their jobs – protect and preserve this nation that we all hold so dear. Let our voices reach the legislative offices up in D.C. and get our congressmen and women to act. My friends are dead. Children are dead. Blood is spilled on the floor of our classrooms. We must do everything we can to ensure that Marjory Stoneman Douglas is the last school to suffer from a mass shooting. This isn’t an issue of red vs. blue. This is an issue about life and human suffering. It is rather a moral issue that can be solved through political action. Legislators and the people in office must do all they can to preserve life and protect the people of
Through bipartisanship and working across the political aisle, I believe it can happen. I believe in compromise. Practically everyone recognizes that there is a need for change. Though people have their own views on how to enact such change, there is nothing wrong with a difference of opinions. Such divergence can in fact foster intelligent discussion and the exploration of all possible options, but we must let all viewpoints be heard and acknowledged. I believe most feel we need to pass some common-sense gun laws. I believe we can agree that we must keep guns out of the hands of those who show signs of malicious intent. I believe we can agree upon widening the information stored in background check databases and increasing restrictions on the acquisition of firearms for the mentally ill. From there, we’ll work upwards to ensure the safety of our nation’s children without sacrificing the liberties the foundation of America grants us. Change is new and change can be daunting. Not all changes work but doing nothing isn’t going to solve anything. Let us set aside our political differences to work together. Let us initiate change for the common cause of the preservation of life. Let us use our hindsight as foresight and shape our way to a better future. It didn’t happen after Columbine in 1999, but it will happen now, and the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas will be the ones behind it. It is all to save a life – maybe even 17, hopefully more.
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City of Cooper City Offers Academic Scholarship BY DEBBY TEICH
relating to STEM (science, technology, ollege will cost a little less for engineering and mathematics). four Cooper City graduating The winners will be selected by seniors who plan to attend a a committee consisting of Cooper two- or four-year college or technical City Green Advisory Board members school. In an effort to foster educaand one representative from Waste tional opportunities for Cooper City Management. The award criteria students and encourage them to include, but are not limited to: compursue educational paths that supmunity service; weighted GPA; two port government and civic endeavors, character references; and a personal the City of Cooper City and Waste essay (no more than 600 words) Management have established the which answers the questions, “What Cooper City Academic Scholarship does sustainability mean to you?” and Program. The deadline to apply “How can your educational pursuits Cooper City Commissioners and Waste Management representatives with the 2017 award recipients Manusri Viswanathan, Katie Slinkosky and Hunter Harrington. (Ryan Rabinowitz not pictured) is April 18. help you attain your goals?” “We are pleased to be able to provide opportunifar, 20 students have received scholarships (ten in the Last year’s winners were: ties for students who have exhibited a commitment amount of $1,250 and ten in the amount of $2500). ▸▸ Hunter Harrington from Cooper City High to their education with a focus on civic service, the The City of Cooper City will be selecting four winSchool - $2,500 to Johns Hopkins University desire to pursue educational paths that enhance the ners again this year. Two recipients will each receive ▸▸ Katie Slinkosky from Cooper City High School community at large, and an eagerness to contribute a one-time scholarship of $2,500 and two recipients $2,500 to University of Florida to building a brighter future,” said Tina Hudson, will each receive a one-time scholarship of $1,250 for ▸▸ Manusri Viswanathan from American Heritage Advisory Board Liaison. demonstrating excellence in the classroom, as well $1,250 to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute The Cooper City Academic Scholarship Program, as in the community. The eligibility requirements ▸▸ Ryan Rabinowitz from Cooper City High School funded by Waste Management, was introduced in include: current Cooper City resident (proof of resi$1,250 to Florida State University 2012 and the first awards were made for the 2012/2013 dency is required with application); minimum core Eligibility, award criteria and applications are available academic year. The award denominations and the unweighted GPA of 3.00; minimum of 40 community at www.coopercityfl.org. For information, send an email to criteria have remained consistent since 2014. Thus service hours; and education or professional path tinah@coopercityfl.org or call 954-434-4300, ext. #260.
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that make up he room was filled with students dressed as Cinderella, Big Bad Wolf, Ella, fictional stories, Robin Hood, princesses, kings, fairies, knights and many others for the 12th such as characAnnual Fairy Tale Festival at NSU University School in Davie. It was the cul- ters, setting, probminating event to first grade’s thematic unit called, “The Wonder of Imagination.” lem, and solution. They also learned about the elements of a fairy tale, including The writing unit is based on the essential question, “What can happen when talking animals, magic, good vs. evil, recurrent patterns and numbers, and I use my imagination?” Students were introduced to the different story elements always ending with “happily ever after!” “Students developed an understanding of how imagination and creativity influence our lives in many ways,” said Alison Dolberg, 1st grade team leader. “They learned the difference between fantasy and realism.” After reading and discussing a variety of traditional fairy tales, the students worked with teachers and writing fellows from the Upper School to complete a graphic organizer identifying the characters, setting, problem, solution, and magical powers they wanted to include in their own story. Next, they began writing their fairy tales filled with details and strong adjectives to make them come alive. “The fairy tales were quite impressive,” said Dolberg. “They varied from a typical princess theme to a powerful character making a difference in this world today. Students embraced this process and took pride in their final product.” The final activities were the Parade and Fairy Tale Festival. Dressed in costumes, the students paraded around the entire school. They also sang songs from fairy tales and shared their own fairy tales with their parents. “When NSU University School students are asked what they remember about the Lower School, this event is often mentioned,” said Dolberg.
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The Town is always careful to balance growth with ensuring that recreational opportunities continue to be plentiful while preserving and expanding our open space, park, and recreational/equestrian trail systems. The Town’s first artificial turf fields at Pine Island Park are under construction and will enable these fields to be utilized year-round with no downtime. These fields should be open for play next month. Design is continuing on the conversion of an existing structure at Sunny Lake Bird Sanctuary into a nature center. Finally, two of our largest facilities, Governor Leroy Collins Farm Park and Davie Wetlands Park, are coming closer to construction. I want to particularly highlight Governor Leroy Collins, which will serve as a working urban mini-farm, with youth, and community programming aimed at reconnecting the masses with agriculture. Be safe and remember to call or email me with any concerns or suggestions you might have. For information, call 954-797-1030 or send an email to jpaul@davie-fl.gov.
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ike many other processes in the human body, production of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) begins to decline as we age. Released by the pituitary gland, HGH is a protein responsible for growth and cell reproduction. This is exactly why production of HGH rises during childhood years, making children and adolescents grow, and reaches its peak during puberty. By the time a person is 20-30 years of age, production of HGH takes a downward spiral. By age 60, HGH is usually less than half what it was at 25. In today’s society, HGH has been associated with improved performance in athletes, because it helps regulate body composition, as well as muscle and bone growth. As we become older and GH levels decrease, it becomes increasingly harder to repair and recover after intense exercise. Unfortunately, this has made HGH a desirable substance amongst athletes who end up abusing this anabolic hormone - reason professional sports associations have banned its use. In spite of the negative connotations, when used under medical supervision, HGH does have health benefits that have proven advantageous for patients in need. HGH injections are used to treat children with poor growth due to specific medical conditions or unknown causes. In addition, HGH is prescribed for adults who experience deficiencies or loss of muscle due to HIV or AIDS. An increase in muscle mass, exercise capacity and energy are some of the benefits reported in these cases. HGH is released in small quantities while we sleep and levels vary throughout the day, making it very difficult to measure. It is important that specialized testing be done in order to accurately record HGH levels and diagnose a possible deficiency. A pioneer study done in 1986 found that even in older age adults, it is possible to stimulate the pituitary gland to release as much HGH as it did in younger years. The results included the following benefits, among others: ▸▸ Memory improvement ▸▸ Fewer wrinkles ▸▸ Thicker skin with more collagen ▸▸ Organ revitalization ▸▸ Better vision ▸▸ Stronger bones ▸▸ A stronger heart with improved cardiac output As a functional medicine practice, Bellissimo Medical specializes in hormone therapy, including HGH and sermorelin, an analog of naturally occurring growth hormone releasing hormone that stimulates production of HGH. When it comes to hormone therapy, it is important that patients work with a qualified practitioner to ensure correct diagnosis as this treatment is not for everyone. The first step is to evaluate a patient’s current health condition and learn about their medical history. Many times, we can slow down our biological clocks and treat health conditions by making simple lifestyle changes that include correct nutrition, exercise and adequate sleep. HGH is not a miracle shot nor the elixir from the fountain of youth - but it can have profound anti-aging effects when prescribed by an experienced physician. Call us today and schedule your free consultation at 954-384-8989. Dr. Jean-Claude Nerette is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Functional Medicine and Stephanie Muniz Nerette is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner and a Diplomate to the Board of Anti-Aging Medicine. Bellissimo Medical is located at 2665 Executive Park Drive, Suite #3, in Weston. Visit www.BellissimoMedical.com.
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Maximizing the Home Sale – Two Thoughts to Consider BY ZONA HORTON, P.A., CRS, GRI REALTOR
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very seller wants to maximize the net proceeds when selling his/her home. How does a homeowner receive the maximum?
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Many homeowners think that pricing their home a little OVER market value will leave room for negotiation. In most cases, my colleagues will use your home to sell the one down the street that is priced at market. Instead of the sellers trying to “win” the negotiation with one buyer, they should price it so that demand for the home is maximized. By doing this, the seller will not be fighting with a buyer over the price, but will instead have multiple buyers fighting with each other over the house. Creating multiple bids is better than playing the “I gotcha game” or “your move” tactics of endless counteroffers. Multiple bids create a “competitive” atmosphere. May the best buyer win. Even in “as-is” contractual arrangements, buyers are holding the sellers hostage to fix the property. The sellers feel compelled to do so, because their home has been off the market since the contract went into effect. In an effort to keep the deal together and not lose more time, the sellers are pressured into “fixing” versus “not fixing,” so the sellers can just move on.
Use a Real Estate Professional Studies have shown that homes typically sell for more money when handled by a real estate professional. A study by Collateral Analytics reveals that FSBOs don’t actually save any money. In many cases, FSBOs may be costing themselves more by not listing with an agent. In the study, they analyzed home sales in a variety of markets in 2016 and the first half of 2017. The data showed that: “FSBOs tend to sell for lower prices than comparable home sales, and in many cases below the average differential represented by the prevailing commission rate. Very few studies compare prices achieved on For Sale By Owners (FSBO) sales versus traditional marketing using REALTORs. A 1990 study by Miller compared FSBO success rates, but not prices, and found that less than a third of all FSBO attempts were successful. Most FSBO sellers lost patience very quickly and ended up listing with an agent. . .” The results of the study showed that the differential in selling prices for FSBOs when compared to MLS sales of similar properties is about 5.5%. Sales in 2017 suggest the average price was near 6% lower for FSBO sales of similar properties. The FBSO gets fewer dollars and still has to do all the work. Does that make sense? As inventories across South Florida decrease, FSBOs happen. The liability of letting strangers into the homes unvetted and unrepresented is not only crazy, it’s dangerous. Regarding going it on your own -- “Do NOT try this at home.” Hire a professional! Zona Horton has been successfully selling Real Estate in South Florida for over 30 years. She works for the international Keller Williams family of companies and serves Davie, Cooper City and surrounding cities. Call her for all your Real Estate needs. For information, visit www.ZonaHorton.com or send an email to zonahorton@gmail.com.
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am often questioned about the process involved in obtaining a “restraining order.” Many people believe that such an Order can be obtained if a husband and wife get into a verbal argument or if someone is harassing them. This is not true and Florida law is very specific as to the requirements needed to seek such an order. First of all, there is in fact really no such legal document as a “restraining order.” The Order that can be obtained is called an Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence. As the title suggests, this order is to protect someone from domestic violence, which is defined as any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member by another family or household member. The statute goes on to further explain that anyone who is either the victim of domestic violence or has reasonable cause to believe he or she is in imminent danger of becoming the victim of any act of domestic violence has standing to seek an injunction.
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The basis for such an injunction, therefore, must be based upon either acts of violence or acts which would result in the other party having a reasonable belief that there was imminent danger of such violence. Conversely, injunctions will not be issued based upon harassment or threats which do not prove to result in imminent fear of harm. To obtain the Injunction, a sworn affidavit must be filed and presented to a judge. If the Judge feels that the evidence is sufficient, a Temporary Injunction will be issued. This will usually require the Respondent (the person who has the injunction issued against him/her) to vacate the marital residence and to have no contact, direct or indirect, with the complaining party. A hearing will then be held within 15 days, giving both parties the opportunity to present their case to a judge. At that hearing, either party can be represented by an attorney. The Judge will then determine if the Injunction shall remain in effect or whether it shall be dismissed. Injunctions can remain in effect for a certain period of time or indefinitely. The Injunction can also be modified allowing minimal contact to discuss issues such as child visitation. The purpose of this Injunction is to offer protection to someone who has been the victim of domestic violence or has a reasonable fear to believe that he/she will be a victim. Unfortunately, it is sometimes abused by individuals who use it as a means to “get back” or punish their spouse. I often say that the Injunction is to be used as a shield, to protect an individual, and not as a sword to harm someone. The Petition seeking the Injunction is sworn to by the applicant as being true. It is unlawful to lie under oath. Nobody should allow themselves to be a victim of domestic violence. If you are, the law exists for your protection.
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Cooper City High School and Pioneer Middle School students participated in a 5K in memory of Coach Beigel and the victims of the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas tragedy, and in support of the rest of the Parkland community. Photos: City of Cooper City
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Cooper City and the local BSO District 16 helped raise funds for Special Olympics during a Tip-ACop. Police officers were the “celebrity waiters.” Photos: City of Cooper City
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Chess players of all skill levels and ages participated in the Mayor’s Countywide Chess Challenge, hosted by the City of Cooper City. The event included Mayors, elected officials and community leaders throughout Broward County. Photos: City of Cooper City
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At an awards luncheon, Soroptimist International of Davie recognized outstanding women and organizations who have exceeded expectations in working to improve their lives as well as others. Scholarship winners included (l to r): Dianne Aucamp, Carmen Colon, Jennifer Colon, Sue Greenawalt and Ana Hurtado.
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Davie-Cooper City Rotary and Davie-Cooper City Chamber of Commerce held a bowling tournament at Sparez Bowling Alley in Davie to help raise funds for the Wild Horse Tales Children’s Literacy event.
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Cooper City hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for Cooper City’s newest park Flamingo West Park - at the southwest corner of Stirling and Flamingo this week. City officials, City staff, members of the Optimists and members of the Davie-Cooper City Chamber were in attendance. Photos: City of Cooper City
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