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CONTENTS

Our City

PUBLISHER’S PAGE 10 Paradise Found

CO-PUBLISHERS Christy & Terry Jaillet

CALENDAR 12 July 2018

MANAGING EDITOR Beverly Perkins

COMMUNITY NEWS

OFFICE MANAGER Gabriela Moscoso

17 Hollywood Restaurants are Passionate About Protecting Our Oceans

ART DIRECTOR Jacqueline Allard

20 “Tag-A-Long” for the Annual “Thin Mint Sprint”

22 Fur the Love of Service and Therapy Animals

FEATURE STORY 19 Alex Bruno & John DeMarco Expand RE/MAX 5 Star Realty into The Heart of Downtown Hollywood

CHAMBER NEWS 24 We Want YOU to Enroll in the Leadership Hollywood Program

HOLLYWOOD MAYOR’S COLUMN 29

Summer Time at Hollywood Summer Camps

SEEN ON SCENE 30, 32 Community Snapshots

ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Nancy Koval Nancy@ourcitymedia.com ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Joyce Bak, John Brodie, Denise Caligiuri, Silvia Silva, Jerry Spielman CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Stacey Bomser, Debby Teich CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Krushot Photography, Lux Images, Emily Harris Photography, Mavila Photography, Barry Stock Photography, Weston Photography Studios

SCHOOL NEWS 26 Off the Canvas was Off the Charts!

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MESSAGE FROM THE POLICE CHIEF 27 Buckle Up: Seat Belt Safety

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ASK THE EXPERT 24 Sciatica Nerve Pain 28 Protect Yourself from the Sun 31 Degenerative Disc Disease

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CALENDAR JULY 2018

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shuttle service begins at 5pm from Downtown Hollywood’s Radius and Van Buren garages. Shuttles will take guests to beach with drop off location of Johnson St. / A1A. Last shuttle leaves from beach back to Downtown Hollywood at 11pm. For more information, please call 954-921-3404. Freedom Fest – Gulfstream Park will host a 4th of July celebration featuring an array of entertainment including live racing, family activities, Dream Car Classic – The giveaways, entertainment Downtown Hollywood Dream and a trackside firework Car Classic features dozens of show. Racing fans can enjoy classic cars, trucks and other vehicles of interest. Attendance world-class Thoroughbred racing all afternoon including is FREE. Vehicle registration a Fan Grab Giveaway. The is $20. To pre-register for the pavilion at Pegasus Park will Dream Car Classic, email Joe Bevelacqua at jbevsr@msn.com be serving burgers and other and include your vehicle’s make tempting treats alongside the and model. – 10:00am - 3:00pm – 110’ statue with a free show Hollywood Boulevard between including a fire-breathing 19th & 20th Avenue Downtown dragon, face painting, and more. Free patriotic gear and Hollywood – For more information, call 954-825-1027. free admission. 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach. For more information, please call 954-454-7000.

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Burger Beast Food Trucks – Bring your appetite, your family and your friends to ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood every Monday 5:30-9:30pm. Over 20 trucks participate. For a weekly updated truck line-up visit www.foodtrucksatartspark. com (Also on July 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th)

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Artspark Movie Night – Gather the family, a blanket, lawn chairs and some popcorn for a night under the stars watching a FREE family friendly flick at ArtsPark at Young Circle in Hollywood at 8:00pm. The schedule is as follows: 7/6 The Rookie (PG), 7/13 A League of Their Own (PG), 7/20 The Sandlot (PG), and 7/27 Angels in The Outfield (PG).

every month from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. volunteers meet and collect litter and cigarette butts from the beach. Volunteers must be at least 8 years of age to participate and children must be accompanied by an adult. Please dress appropriately and wear sunscreen. This is a program of the Department of Public Works. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided to all volunteers along with safety instructions – Charnow Park – 300 Garfield Street, Hollywood.

Circle, Hollywood from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Admission is FREE. For more information, call 954-962-7447.

21st The Hollywood Women’s Club Seventh Annual Golf Tournament – The 9-Hole Golf Tournament – Scramble Format will begin with registration at 7:00 am and a shotgun start at 8:00 am at the Hollywood Beach Golf Resort, 1600 Johnson Street, Hollywood. Complimentary Continental Breakfast, beverages on the course concluding with a buffet brunch at Shenanigan’s East Side Pub will be served. Cost per player is $65, Bougainvillea foursome sponsorships are available. For more information, please call 954-383-1906.

Founders Park Fitness Class – The City of Aventura will be offering one-hour complimentary fitness, boot camp style classes. Participants can expect a fun and interactive workout including multiTwilight Concert Series – Every functional movements and Friday this summer through exercises that aid to improve August 31st, guests can enjoy cardiovascular and pulmonary a free concert series featuring endurance, as well as overall different performers with conditioning. The park’s trail music genres ranging from and existing exercise stations classic rock and disco to country will be utilized during class and soul in the Sport of Kings sessions. Founders Park, City of Aventura Fireworks – Theatre in Gulfstream Park, 901 3105 NE 190th Street, at 9:30 Everyone is invited to the 23nd S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale a.m. Participants should annual firework celebration. Beach, from 7:00pm-11:00pm. bring a small towel and The patriotic aerial display can Tonight’s featured performer water for convenience. (Also, be viewed from any location is Tobacco Road Reunion on July 28th) Downtown Hollywood Artwalk/ along Country Club Drives at featuring Albert Castiglia & Iko Mural Tour – Visit galleries 9:00pm. For more information, Iko | Rockin’ Blues. July 13th: and shops in Downtown visit cityofaventura.com Shane Duncan (Country), July Hollywood while enjoying art, or contact the Community 20th: Eclipse Live (Ultimate cultural entertainment, live Services Department at Party Band), July 27th Smooth music, a mural tour and more 305-466-8930. STB (Santana Tribute). For during ArtWalk on the 3rd more information, please call Saturday of every month from 954-454-7000. 5:00pm-10:00pm and mural tour at 6:00pm. Cost is FREE. For more information, please Funtastic Friday – Enjoy family call 954-924-2980. fun every Friday night with a DJ, face painter, games, bounce houses and more. Local 10 (WPLG) viewers recently ranked Global Meditation for World Funtastic Friday # 8 on their Peace –Take some time out “Top 10 Places to Take the Kids” of your hectic life and meet in South Florida list. – ArtsPark up with others who want to at Young Circle, Hollywood – meditate to bring peace, love FREE admission – 5:00pm and care to the world. The -8:00pm. For more information Hollywood Beach Sweep Clean group meets in ArtsPark (cont. on pg. 14) call 954-921-3500. Up – On the second Saturday of at Young Circle – 1 Young

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July 4th Celebration – Gather family and friends for a funfilled day along Hollywood Beach to celebrate America’s birthday. Live entertainment starts at 6:00pm at the Hollywood Beach Theater/ Bandshell. The free celebration concludes with a star spangled offshore fireworks display (barge located offshore at Connecticut Street) at 9pm. Free

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CALENDAR JULY 2018 (cont. from pg. 12)

22nd Free Arts! Family Days – The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood will offer interactive arts activities, expanding upon the current Free Admission Day program offered for contemporary visual arts exhibitions presented on the third Sunday of each month. For more information, please call 954-9213274 or visit artandculturecenter.org. Gallery hours are noon – 4 pm on Free Arts! days. The Center is located at 1650 Harrison Street

27th Full Moon Drum Circle – Bring a drum or other percussion instrument to this FREE guided drum circle. ArtsPark at Young Circle – 1 Young Circle, Hollywood from 7:00pm-9:00pm. – For more information, call 954-926-0204.

for convenience. Registration is not required, and classes are open to all. Residents are encouraged to obtain a park ID prior to attending class in order to expedite access to the park. Nonresidents will be required to pay the park entrance fee ($5 per adult and $3 per child under the age of 18, if they are accompanied by an adult) upon arrival to Founders Park. All first-time visitors will be required to fill out a waiver of liability upon entering the park for class. Founders Park is located at 3105 NE 190 Street. For more information please visit cityofaventura.com, or contact Founders Park at 305-466-8556.

SplashPad – The safe, refreshing, and interactive water playground for children located inside Founders Park, 3105 NE 190 Street, Aventura is free for Aventura residents. Residents may request one guest pass per household, and each additional guest will have a $10 admission fee in addition to the park entrance fee of $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 17 and under. Summer Schedule: May 29 – September 4: Tuesday – Sunday from 10:00am – 7:00pm. For more information, visit cityofaventura.com or contact Founders Park at 305-466-0183.

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P.A.W.S. (Pets Are Worth Saving) Adoption – The Humane Society of Greater Miami has their community outreach program four times a month at the Aventura Mall. Make, meet and/or take home a furry friend while shopping and find out about volunteering opportunities and more. The 1st and 3rd Saturdays are 12:00-3:00pm and the 2nd and 4th Sundays are 2:00-5:00pm inside the mall near the women’s Macy’s – 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. For more information call (305)696-0800.

Music in the Park – Live bands of all genres including Top 40, Oldies, Salsa and Classic Rock perform every Saturday Summer Classes – The City of Aventura from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Champions Plaza at Gulfstream Park – 901 S. Federal has a variety of summer classes for its residents and non-residents to enjoy Hwy., Hallandale Beach. at the Community Recreation Center, Founders and Waterways Park. For a complete listing and more information, visit cityofaventura.com or contact the Community Recreation Center department at 305-466-3883.

Soulful Jazz Sundays – Enjoy the smooth sounds of local saxophonist, Travis Bridges, from 7 p.m. to 9 pm at Champions Plaza at Gulfstream Park – 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach.

International Tuesdays – Featuring music by Benji Rafaeli, performing in Aventura Community Green Garden – The more than 10 different languages from Aventura Community Green Garden 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Every Tuesday night at at Founders Park South features 4 Champions Plaza at Gulfstream Park – by 12-foot garden sections filled with 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach. sterilized topsoil for residents to grow ONGOING EVENTS: vegetables, flowers, herbs, and other Yoga in the Park – The City of Aventura plants. To start gardening, Green will be offering free yoga classes from Garden membership and garden 9:00am-10:00am at Founders Park every section rental are required. Members Friday. Yoga mats will be provided must be Aventura residents. Garden if necessary, but students may bring sections will be assigned in the order their own mat, a small towel and water that the applications and required

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or the 6th year, VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital (VCA HAH) and Animal Eye Guys (AEG) of South Florida participated in the “American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) National Service Dog Eye Exam” program. For over a decade, this program has offered free eye exams for pre-registered service animals during the month of May. Since the program launched in 2008, nearly 16,000 service animals have been examined throughout the country. In addition to dogs, other service animals including horses and even a service donkey named Henry have received free sight saving exams. Guardians and handlers of all qualified service animals were invited to VCA Hollywood for the sight-saving eye exam provided by Dr. Robert Swinger, D.V.M., Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologist of Animal Eye Guys. VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital opened their doors on a Sunday morning to

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Buckle Up: Seat Belt Safety BY NORTH MIAMI BEACH CHIEF OF POLICE WILLIAM “BILL” HERNANDEZ, MSM

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housands of people still die because they did not buckle up. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA)Exchange, nearly 33,000 people are killed in crashes and accidents each year. Wearing a seat belt can help reduce this number. Based on Isaac Newton’s first law of motion known as the Law of Inertia, “an object at rest will remain at rest and an object in motion will remain in motion (at a constant velocity) unless acted upon by an external force.” The Law of Inertia applies to the occupants of a vehicle. Bodies are traveling at the same speed as the vehicle even though they are just sitting. If the vehicle stops abruptly, whether it is a hard stop or an automobile accident, their body will continue moving forward, something must stop that motion and airbags usually are not enough. Seat belts prevent excessive injury when the vehicle and the body need to slow down in a hurry. This applies whether the occupants are in the driver seat, passenger seat or in the backseat. According to Angela Osterhuber, Director of the Pennsylvania Traffic Injury in Media, seat belts prevent occupants of the vehicle from serious injuries in five (5) ways: ▸▸ A seat belt keeps the occupants of the vehicle inside: “It is a myth that people are better off being thrown clear from the crash. People thrown from a vehicle are four times more likely to be killed than those who remain inside.” ▸▸ A seat belt restrains the strongest parts of the body: “Restraints are designed to contact the body at its strongest parts. For an older child or adult, these parts are the hips and shoulders, which is where the seat belt should be strapped.” ▸▸ A seat belt spreads out any force from the collision: “Lap-and-shoulder belts spread the force of the crash over a wide area of the body. By putting less stress on any one area, they can help avoid serious injury. A shoulder strap also helps keep the head and upper body away from the dashboard, steering wheel, and other hard interior parts of the automobile should one suddenly stop or hit another vehicle.” ▸▸ A seat belt helps the body to slow down: “What is it that causes injury? A quick change in speed. Seat belts help extend the time it takes for one to slow down in a crash.” ▸▸ A seat belt protects the brain and spinal cord: “A seat belt is designed to protect these two critical areas. Head injuries may be hard to see immediately, but they are deadly. Likewise, spinal cord injuries can have serious consequences.” Safety devices are very important in our everyday life. Seat belts are the best defense against impaired, aggressive, and distracted drivers. Being buckled up during a crash helps keep you safe and secure inside of your vehicle. Air bags are designed to work with seat belts, not replace them. It takes only a few seconds to snap in your seat belt once you get in the car. Buckling your seat belt should be a habit. Buckle Up and be Safe!

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Protect Yourself from the Sun BY CHARLES A. MESSA, III, M.D., F.A.C.S.

s the summer sun heats up in South Florida, it’s important to protect your skin as much as possible. The harmful UVA and UVB rays from sun exposure accelerate the aging process in the skin resulting in hyperpigmentation, increased wrinkles, and most importantly, increased incidence of skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common cancer with more cases diagnosed each year in the United States than all other cancers combined. There are some misconceptions regarding sun expo-

sure and skin cancer. ▸▸ You can’t get a sunburn on a cloudy day. Clouds only block some of the harmful ultraviolet rays, so a sunburn is still possible. ▸▸ You can’t get skin cancer where the sun doesn’t shine. Skin cancer can appear anywhere on the body, including the hands and feet. ▸▸ Skin cancer only affects light-skinned people. Those who are fair, are at increased risk, but anyone can get skin cancer. ▸▸ Using a tanning bed occasionally is safe. The United States Department of Health and Human Services and World Health Organization have classified a tanning bed as a carcinogen and research suggests that even one session may increase the risk of developing skin cancer. Some sun exposure is essential to Vitamin D metabolism; however, excessive exposure or unprotected exposure can be very harmful. Sunscreen is the obvious first step in protecting your skin. Broad spectrum is best. The FDA requires sunscreen manufacturers to prove that sunscreens protect against ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, which are the primary cause of sunburn as well as Ultraviolet A (UVA) rays, which can cause premature aging of the skin. Both types of rays have been associated with the development of skin cancer. Choose SPF, or sun protective factor, of 15 or greater. Sunscreen must be applied in adequate amounts to achieve the SPF rating on the label. The recommended amount is 2 mg./ cm² – roughly 1 shot glass or 2 tablespoons worth of sunscreen for face and body. Patients who are concerned about obtaining enough sun exposure to make Vitamin D should be aware that current research indicates that 15 minutes of unprotected sun exposure to the mid-day sun, 3 times a week is sufficient to synthesize enough Vitamin D to meet our body’s needs. Additionally, remember to protect lips, wear sunglasses with UV protection and wear a wide-brimmed hat. Finally, it is important to get your skin checked periodically by a board-certified physician. Dr. Messa is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and has achieved the award Black Diamond with Allergan. As a Black Diamond Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Messa is in the top 1% of plastic surgery practices in the country by volume. To learn more about Dr. Messa and his practice, visit his website at www.westoncosmeticsurgery. com. His office is located at 2823 Executive Park Drive, Weston, Florida. To schedule your consultation with Dr. Messa, please call the office at 954-659-7760. 28 JULY 2018 | OURCITYMEDIA.COM

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Summer Time at Hollywood Summer Camps BY MAYOR JOSH LEVY

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eaders of Our City Hollywood magazine, I hope that your family is enjoying the summer. If you have kids, you may have already found your summer camp of choice. If you haven’t though, or if you are interested in learning about additional options, here’s some information to make sure you know about the summer camps that the City of Hollywood operates. First, for those kids who like the outdoors and nature, Hollywood’s popular Science, Education and Adventure (S.E.A.) Camp is a great choice. S.E.A. Camp operates out of the Hollywood Beach Culture & Community Center. It offers “a classroom without walls” focused on marine life and natural sciences. Campers will explore our beach areas, marshes, and other natural areas of interest, learning about fascinating creatures, natural habitats, our oceanographic ecosystems and environmental issues. If your children are interested in applied sciences, technologies, engineering, arts and math, the Department of Park, Recreation and Cultural Arts’ STEM Camp at South Broward High School and STEAM Camp with WTU Enrichment at Oaklake Community Center, are great choices. These are week-long camps that include instruction and activity on a wide range of activities, such as video game design, computer graphics and animation to LEGO robotics and chess. For a fun, supervised environment focused on improving academic performance, providing social skills development, daily physical fitness, and teaching team building through community- based projects, the Maximize Out of School Time (M.O.S.T.) camps at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Washington Park Community Centers, are great choices. At Driftwood and David Park Community Centers, camps operated by Sunshine Child Programs include field trips, indoor and outdoor fun and games, arts & crafts, and special performances and events that go on all summer long. For children ages 8 to 17 who want to learn all about ocean and beach safety, check out the Beach Junior Lifeguard Program, where campers will learn lifesaving techniques; rescue board and ocean kayak skills, ecology, first aid and have a chance to compete in ocean lifeguard events. In addition to these summer camps, the City of Hollywood also offers Swimming Lessons at Driftwood Community Pool - for children ages 6 months and up. A variety of sessions are scheduled for the busy family, with courses of all skill levels offered in the morning, evenings and weekends. For more information on swim lessons, please visit www.hollywoodfl.org/swim. For more information on the City of Hollywood summer programs and more, visit www.hollywoodfl.org/summercamps, or call 954-921-3404. Enjoy the rest of your summer! Josh Levy, Mayor The City of Hollywood government office is located at 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 33020. To contact, please call 954-967-4357 or visit hollywoodfl.gov.

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SEEN ON SCENE ART ROCKS

The Arts and Cultural Center / Hollywood had a rockin’ good time at the 21st Annual Cuisine for Art fundraiser held at the newly constructed Event Center at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Guests enjoyed a three-course dinner, lively spirits, live entertainment, and an awards presentation. However, the highlight of the evening were the celebrity waiters and raising nearly $60,000 for the Center’s arts programs. (Photo Credit: Andrew Goldstein Photography Inc.)

RAC ON THE ROOF

The Russian American Chamber of Commerce (RAC) enjoyed a business networking mixer on the rooftop terrace of the luxurious ETARU Japanese Grill & Bar overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Hallandale Beach. This group always has the best time mixing business with pleasure.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Hollywood Class XLII enjoyed “Media Day”. The class visited and toured local media partners and community supporters. From the press room to the anchor desk, they got up close and personal with Cox Media Group Miami, HITS 97.3, WEDR- 99 JAMZ, WFEZ - Easy 93.1 FM, HOT 105!, Miami Herald, and WPLG Local 10. See more on page 28.

DECADES OF HAPPINESS

The Hollywood Historical Society celebrated Elsie John’s 97th birthday at Melina’s, an infamous Downtown Hollywood institution, which she owns and where she has worked every day for decades.

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Tests If a patient presents any of the above symptoms, their doctor may order X-rays, an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), or a CT (Computed Tomography) scan.

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SEEN ON SCENE ROOMS WITH A VIEW

More than 400 guests came out to the Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting event at the new CIRC Hotel and CIRC Residences Hollywood Circle. The modern boutique property right in the heart of Hollywood promises the best views of the Hollywood skyline and a whole lot more.

THROWING SOME SHADE

The Arbor Day celebration in NMB brought out the best students, residents, and city officials as they planted trees and enjoyed a park grand opening at 160th Street and NE 14th Avenue. Waste Management sponsored the Free Plant Giveaway and provided recycling tips and information on the “Recycle Often. Recycle Right” initiative.

HISTORY WORTH REPEATING

Commissioner Barbara Kramer and local historian Alan Sokol hosted a Magical History Tour of NMB. The tour, sponsored by the Multicultural Committee, gave guests a free 3-hour informative and nostalgic look back at the how the City came to be.

OFF TO GREAT PLACES

The Scheck Hillel Community School had plenty to celebrate at the close of the 2017-2018 school year. From the kindergarten and Grade 5 classes to seniors, these lions were ready to roar during the graduation ceremonies. Mazel Tov to all of them!

PAINT THE TOWN RED

So many individuals in NMB participated in Red Nose Day. The global fundraising campaign brings people together to have fun, raise money, and change the lives of children who need help the most, in both the United States and in some of the poorest communities in the world.

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