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IT'S THEIR BUSINESS 11 Varicose Veins? Might be More than Meets the Eye 12 Wouldn't You Like To Get Rid Of That Excess Fat Fast?

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SCHOOL NEWS 18 The Sky’s The Limit: Broward County Public Schools Reaches Highest Graduation Rate in Six Years

POSITIVE PARENTING 20 Keeping Children Safe Online

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CAN DO KIDS 24 Two North Broward Students Bound For D.C. to Participate in U.S. Senate Youth Program

COMMUNITY NEWS 28 Coral Springs Center For The Arts brings well-known entertainers to City

30 Nurse at Broward Health Coral Springs Honored for Providing Exceptional Care to Elderly Patient 32 Police Community Involvement Unit Awarded Inaugural Martin Luther King, Jr. Monument Award 37 Coral Springs Festival of the Arts & Crafts

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49 Taste Of Coral Springs Benefits Local Children’s Charities

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any of us will soon be purchasing chocolates and flowers for our sweethearts, or writing our dearest a love letter or two on February 14th. Valentine’s Day has evolved from a somber Christian day of remembrance into a day for all of us to celebrate those we love the most. The day’s origins, however, are a bit more complicated.

According to the Oxford Dictionary of Saints, there are actually at least two Saint Valentines remembered on February 14th, and potentially a third.

Valentine of Rome was a Christian priest who was martyred in 269. A few years later, Valentine of Terni, a bishop, was killed in 273. Not much is known about them. Modern histories of their acts, including what led to their deaths, were likely destroyed in the 4th century. What remains are a few wonderful legends.

The most endearing of the Legends of Saint Valentine is now referred to as The Golden Legend.

According to this legend, on the evening prior to his execution, Valentine wrote a note to the blind daughter of his jailer, a girl named Julia. He signed it simply “Your Valentine.” The following morning, the young girl woke with the ability to see. A miracle! After sitting up in bed, she turned to see the world’s first Valentine’s Day card next to her.

Today’s romantic Valentine’s Day customs likely originated in 19th century England and have spread throughout the world. Cupid, the ancient Roman god of love, has become as important a symbol as Valentine himself. In parts of Europe, lovers give each other “Valentine’s Keys” as a symbolic way to unlock their hearts. In the United States, people tend to give gifts of sentiment such as flowers, chocolates and love letters and poems, or gifts of pampering such as massages and jewelry.

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e’ve all seen them; on the beach, bulglegions of patients, some whose lives have potentially ing behind summer shorts or marring been saved, and countless others he’s made more livthe look of an otherwise great “gam” or able and enjoyable because of his “vein whisperer-ish” worse---on our own legs in the mirror: knowledge, talent and years of focused experience.

Varicose or spider veins. Defined basically as veins “He’s clearly the top of this pyramid,” offered Adam that have become enlarged and twisted, the “bulge,” Kustin, company spokesperson and someone who’s appears when valves or the pair of “leaflet valves” no clearly enamored of Dr. Soffer’s skill and humility longer meet properly, and simply put, the valves just after seeing what he does every day. “In this field, he don’t work anymore. (Valvular incompetence.) This is as good as it gets, yet the man is so kind, so warm causes blood being pumped from your heart-- that we and so approachable, it has spawned the growth of often take for granted, hard-working veins carry to this practice.” And call me crazy, but when you are and fro-- to back up, if you will, creating the unsightly talking about your vascular health, your overall wellbulge we know as varicose veins. Most common in the being and your potential to enjoy living life, going to superficial veins in the legs, which are subjected to a “medical spa” to be treated for veins that work in high pressure from standing, too much sitting, inactandem with your heart daily—SHOULDN’T be a craptivity or the dastardly leg crossing, these veins can shoot. “You want the best,” said Kustin. “Two people actually be found anywhere on the body, even the face. can walk in with the same bulging vein issue, but While most people seek remedy for the cosmetic there’s no way to tell if either has any real underlyaesthetics, there’s much more reason to check them ing health issues. It’s more than just cosmetic.” And out—especially as we age. And while there are countDr. Soffer’s ability makes sure patients don’t walk out less vein clinics, or even medical “spas” that offer to just cosmetically beautiful, but walk out KNOWING treat the malady, few bear the there isn’t a serious hidden pedigree of board certified, health issue that could be life world-renown cardiologist threatening just down the Ariel Soffer, founder of Soffer road. “Sometimes people aren’t Health Institute, now with bothered by the bulging vein SIX locations. His professional but they experience achy, very credits could fill a page alone, tired legs, numbness or restless but his personal passion for legs and they never associate this field and his journey these “symptoms” with varitowards it--is much deeper. cose veins. That’s why seeing a This IS the doctor who for doctor as qualified as Dr. Soffer FOUR years had an ABC News and his staff becomes so vital.”

Health segment called “Dr. And fixing the issue Soffer’s Second Opinion.”The is relatively simple. “And same doctor medical compapain-free,” he added. “Most nies still call to test and give procedures involve closing input on new methodology, new tools, techniques the vein, sometimes repairing it. The new lasers are and breakthroughs. This IS the doctor who gives a very low risk, super accurate and extremely effective. seminar in New Orleans every year for 3-500 other We can also inject saline. It depends on the severity.” highly skilled physicians who travel from all over When asked why this doctor has made vein health the country to learn from him. HIS techniques, his his focus when he clearly is still regarded as one innate diagnostic ability and gain his insight into this of America’s top cardiologists, the answer brought specialty. He’s that talented, and that committed. staggering clarity and a character trait we all want And lucky for us, his SoFla locations are graced by in our doctors. “It was emotional for Dr. Soffer. He him –and a hand-picked and trained staff every day. wanted to stop fixing the sometimes near unfixable His website heralds almost rock star adoration from issues in cardiology. Instead he wants to help people

prevent these life-threatening issues BEFORE they take a toll. Before they compromise how a patient lives life …and he gets an immediate hug,” half-joked Kustin. “He SEES people pain free, enjoying life again who didn’t even know it was possible for them. They never connected the dots, he does.” With six offices locally, Deerfield Beach, Weston, Pembroke Pines, Aventura, North Miami Beach, Hialeah/Miami Lakes, Dr. Soffer is accessible. His staff is multi-lingual, welcoming and most importantly willing to help people start the process.

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ith the celebrating of the holidays behind us, the New Year is a great time to focus on your health and wellbeing. For many people losing weight is the big objective. We live in a country where a great many people weigh more than they should. If you have been wishing you could get rid of some excess fat but have had little success with dieting, Slender Fit U is the answer! For many years now Slender Fit U has been helping their clients to lose weight and even reduce or eliminate medications with an easy medically supervised weight loss program. On the diet it not uncommon to lose nearly a pound a day. That means with the 46 day program, you could very likely lose 40lbs or more. The typical person will lose ½ to 1 pound of body fat per day without exercise or special foods. During the program you will be monitored regularly and coached on what to eat to maximize the effectiveness of the program.

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Asked for some comments on the program, Ms. Kelleher stated, “The best part of my job is seeing people change before my eyes and watching them get their confidence back. Over the years I have helped thousands of people achieve their weight loss goals. We stay involved with all of our clients; one of the reasons for our high success rate is that we make sure that every client gets the proper guidance and support throughout the program. Also, we don’t water down the HCG. We give it in the strongest prescription dosage available for weight loss. We also provide injectable prescription B12. The Lipotropic Vitamin B12 shots help detoxify the liver and increase metabolism and energy levels.

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There are two programs to choose from. On the 23 day program women typically lose 15 pounds and men will typically lose 20 to 25 pounds. In the 46 day program the numbers average 30 pounds for women and 40 – 50 pounds for men.

Ninety percent of Slender Fit U clients keep the weight off. After completing the HCG / B12 program you will go on a three week maintenance program gradually introducing a higher calorie diet where you will make sure that you do not gain any more than 2 or 3 pounds. This will then help lock in a new “normal” weight for your body allowing you to more easily maintain the weight loss as you return to normal eating. The diet helps “rebalance” the metabolism and in addition to losing unwanted abnormal fat you easily modify your relationship with food and eating to maintain long-term weight loss.

What makes the diet so effective? Every pound you lose is a pound of FAT, which is very different from losing a pound of weight. You are not losing muscle mass, or water. You will also lose the inches around the waist and thighs where excess fat tends to collect. Before starting the diet you will get a physical exam from one of the medical doctors associated with the program. This is included in the cost of the program and involves no co-pay on your part. So how does the weight loss program work? It is a scientifically researched program that combines HCG and a low calorie diet during the 23 or 46 day program. HCG, which is short for Human Chronic Gonadotropin, is a complex amino-peptide protein that exists normally in men and women. Because it is a natural substance, the program is very safe with no side effects. You will also be eating regular foods like eggs, chicken and fish, green vegetables, apples and so forth. Most people experience little or no hunger during the Slender Fit U program because thanks to the HCG they are burning anywhere from 1,500 to 3,000 calories from their stored fat.

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1st Friday of each month from 6 pm to 9 pm, in front of Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE 1st Street, Pompano Beach. For more details, call 954-786-7824.

inspirational true love story of the romantic first date between President Barack Obama and the First Lady.

The movie will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive. Enjoy a light dinner of sandwiches and cookies while viewing this film, starring Tika Sumpter and Vanessa Bell Calloway; Executive producer John Legend. Registration required. To register, visit www. cityofparkland.org/library or call 954-757-4207.

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Black History Month Movie Night –In honor of Black History Month, the Parkland Library will be screening Southside with You, the touching and

Used Book Fair – Don’t miss the Used Book Fair! Find the book you have been looking for at the Used Book Fair, held from February 8th through February 10th. Sponsored by the Parkland Friends of the Library, from 10 am to 5 pm, the fair features used books. The Parkland Library is located at 6620 University Drive. For more information, call 954-757-4203.

Saint Andrew Family Carnival – Saint Andrew Catholic Church will be having their annual family carnival from Thursday, February 8th until Sunday, February 11th. Come early and stay late, open from Noon to 11 pm. They will have many rides, games, food, raffles, and vendors. Local talent will also be performing. Bring the whole family; there is something to keep everyone entertained for hours. The Carnival will be held at Saint Andrew Catholic Church Coral Springs, 9990 NW 29 Street Coral Springs. Contact Maggie at 786-379-6096 for vendor information or email info@ standrewcarnival.com.

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4th 16th Annual 5k Butterfly Run/ Walk – Lace up your running shoes for the 16th Annual 5k Butterfly Run/Walk. The City of Coconut Creek Parks and Recreation Department hosts its 5k Butterfly Run/Walk starting at 7 am. The walk will be held at Tradewinds Park, 3600 W Sample Road, Coconut Creek. For more details, visit www.butterflyrun.com.

at 8 pm at Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For more information and tickets, visit http://www. thecentercs.com/ or call the box office at 954-344-5990.

Live From Laurel Canyon – “Live From Laurel Canyon ~ Songs & Stories of American Folk Rock” is a 90-minute journey through a very special time in American popular music. A time when an entire generation of youth felt abandoned by their own culture and were searching for a sound that helped define them; a sound that shared the protest and awareness of folk music and the attitude and look of rock music. The musical event will take place at 8 pm at Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For more information and tickets, visit http://www. thecentercs.com/ or call the box office at 954-344-5990.

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The Temptations and The Four Tops – The Motown kings, The Temptations and The Four Tops, will be performing in Coral Springs! Come sing along to favorites such as, “My Girl”, “Ain’t No Woman (Like The One I’ve Got),” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” and many more hits. The concert will be held

Mardi Gras Jazz – Catch the spirit of Mardi Gras with live music from this six-piece Dixieland band – the Dixie Ramblers! Listen to some good Jazz music from 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive. Registration required.

To register, visit www. cityofparkland.org/library or call 954-757-4207.

The Beach Boys – Sing along to “Good Vibrations”, “Kokomo”, “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” and many more favorite hit songs of The Beach Boys! The Beach Boys have continued to create and perform with the same bold imagination and style that marked their explosive debut over 50 years ago. Come see them live at Coral Springs Center for the Arts. The concert AEG Presents Country Music will take place at 7 pm at Coral Legend Willie Nelson & Springs Center for the Arts, Family – AEG Presents is proud 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For to welcome back legendary more information and tickets, country music artist, Willie visit http://www.thecentercs.

Nelson, to the Pompano Beach com/ or call the box office Amphitheater, February 13th at 954-344-5990. at 7:30 pm. Multiple Grammy Coral Springs Farmers’ Market – and CMA Award-winner Willie Nelson, will be joined by the The Coral Springs Farmers’ Family, his touring group for Market will feature vendors a night filled with classic hits. selling fresh and organic With 25 singles having reached produce, herbs, baked goods, #1 on the charts, Nelson is one pastas, as well as a variety of the most prolific singerof gourmet foods, including songwriters of our generation. olive oil, fresh mozzarella, His songs, including “On The guacamole, jams, honey and Road Again,” “Mama Don’t more. There will even be pet Let Your Babies Grow Up to treats available for your furry Be Cowboys,” and “Always on companions. The Farmers’ My Mind,” crossed genres and Market will run the second and fourth Sunday from 9 a.m. his iconic style has made him one of the most recognized to 1 p.m. at the ArtWalk, 9405 entertainers in the world. For NW 31st Court, Coral Springs. more details, visit http://www.

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Valentine’s Day Parents Night Out – Children will enjoy an evening of games, crafts, music and dancing, pizza and entertainment, while parents are enjoying an evening out! The event will be held from 6 pm to 9:30 pm at the Recreation Complex, 4455 Sol Press Boulevard, or the Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road. For more details, call 954-956-1580.

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Poco – Country rock fans are in for a treat! The band, Poco, will perform their hit songs including, “Call It Love”, ‘Heart Of The Night’ and ‘Keep On Tryin’’ among other hits. The concert will be held at 8 pm at Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For more information and tickets, visit http://www. thecentercs.com/ or call the box office at 954-344-5990.

and the Broadway musical and film hit Mamma Mia! The Music of ABBA – Arrival from Sweden is the world’s foremost ABBA tribute show.

This 10-piece band will take you back to the ‘70s as they re-create the appearance of the original stars that defined pop music. The show will be held at 7 pm at Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For more information and tickets, visit www.thecentercs.com/ or call the box office at 954-344-5990.

24th 2018 Butterfly Festival – Come celebrate the City of Coconut Creek’s Anniversary at the 2018 Butterfly Festival! The event will have a full day of fun and activities including: live music, children’s rides and games, a business expo featuring local businesses and organizations, police K9 demonstrations, food and beverages, entertainment

by Tusk, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band, a fireworks display, and much more. For more details, visit www.coconutcreek.net/.

Margate Movies in the Park – Join your neighbors for a movie in the park! The free City of Margate Movies in the Park will premiere from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Margate Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Road. For more dtails, visit www.margatefl.com

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An Intimate Evening with Jason Alexander – Congregation Kol Tikvah is proud to present an intimate evening with Jason Alexander! Jason gives you a peek behind the scenes and answers your questions about his life and career. It’s all on the table. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime event! The event will be held at 7:30 pm at Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For more information and tickets, visit http://www.thecentercs. com/ or call the box office at 954-344-5990.

The Music of ABBA – The Swedish pop group ABBA is a worldwide sensation which continues to lure millions of young and old fans to their infectious feel-good songs through films (Muriel’s Wedding, Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert)

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Coral Springs Farmers’ Market – The Coral Springs Farmers’ Market will feature vendors selling fresh and organic produce, herbs, baked goods, pastas, as well as a variety of gourmet foods, including olive oil, fresh mozzarella, guacamole, jams, honey and more. There will even be pet treats available for your furry

event to benefit educational and career-oriented programs for local children’s charities.

This year’s event will be held from 6:30 pm to 9 pm at Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive.

There will be wine, spirit, beer samplings, cuisine from local restaurants, entertainment and a silent auction. For more details, visit www. tasteofcoralsprings.org

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18th Frank Caliendo – Experience an evening of laughter with comedian, actor and impressionist, Frank Caliendo.

With his impressive, highenergy act consisting of observations, impressions and anecdotal stories, this event is one not to miss! The show will take place at 8 pm at The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, 5550 NW 40th St, Coconut Creek.

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companions. The Farmers’ Market will run the second and fourth Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the ArtWalk, 9405 NW 31st Court, Coral Springs.

For more details, visit www. coralsprings.org

Trash-to-Treasure Communitywide Yard Sale – Parkland Friends of the Library hosts their Trash-toTreasure Communitywide Yard Sale. Come out and see what little treasures you can find at this yard sale located in the library’s parking lot. Or, become a vendor by purchasing space for only $25! The Yard Sale will take place from 9 am to 1 pm at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive. For more information, email kathykestler@hotmail.com or visit www.parklandfriends.org

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Taste of Coral Springs – Experience the finest food, wines and premium spirits at the Taste of Coral Springs.

The Taste of Coral Springs was established as a collaborative effort with community members and businesses to raise funds through an annual

Howie Mandel – Come see famous host, Howie Mandel, right here in Coral Springs!

Howie Mandel has been in show business for over 30 years.

Mandel is executive producer of many shows including: Take It All and Howie Do It for NBC, Deal With It for TBS and Mobbed for FOX, among others. He currently serves as a judge on NBC’s hit summer talent competition series, America’s Got Talent, now in its 11th season with this being Mandel’s seventh season on the series. He is also an author and has hosted his own talk show. Come see Howie at 7:30 pm at Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For more information and tickets, visit http://www. thecentercs.com/ or call the box office at 954-344-5990.

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The Sky’s The Limit: Broward County Public Schools Reach Highest Graduation Rate in Six Years

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roward County Schools continued a four-year trend of increasing graduation rates according to the Florida Department of Education. 81% of high school students in the 2016/2017 school year cohort graduated, representing the highest BCPS graduation rate ever recorded. The graduation rate places the school district 41st out of the 75 Florida public school districts.

The state’s overall graduation rate improved by 1.6 percentage points to 80.7 percent, ranking Florida as 37th overall. In 2011 Florida adopted the Federal Uniform Graduation Rate method to compare schools and school systems on a more level playing field.

Graduation rates are now standardized across the country. The Federal Uniform Graduation Rate method tracks students by “cohort.” Each year, students entering ninth grade are included in a cohort with an expected graduation year four years later. The number of these students who graduate “on time” is then included in the

graduation rate. There are strict rules for adding or subtracting students from the cohorts that all districts must follow. Each state, however, has different graduation requirements. Florida’s standard diploma is considered a more rigorous credential than some other states making state-by-state comparisons complex.

Coral Springs High School saw the largest one-year increase in graduation rate, increasing by 7.6 percent to 94.4 percent. Coconut Creek High School and Piper High School also increased their graduation rates by more than 5 percent.

School Superintendent Robert W. Runcie was proud of the performance saying, “We are extremely proud of these results, which highlight our commitment to ensuring our students complete their high school education and are prepared for college and careers.”

Several Broward Schools had perfect graduation rates, including the Atlantic Technical College, the College Academy at Broward College, Somerset Academy Charter High School and the Somerset Arts Conservatory.

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Keeping Children Safe Online

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A first line of defense for some parents is setting up parental controls on a child’s phone. iPhone users can use the phone’s Restrictions settings to limit a child’s phone use. Parents can limit a child’s ability to use certain apps, block particular types of content or restrict the time of day the phone can be used. Similar parent controls are available on Android phones.

he average age of an American child at the time she receives her first smartphone is 10 years old. More than half of children between the ages of 8 and 12 have a smartphone they use every day. Teens watch more than twice as much YouTube video as television. Three out of four American teenagers subscribe to SnapChat and Instagram.

These facts, from a pair of studies published by Trendera and Influence Central, are not surprises to anyone with children. Today’s young people are the first generation of humans to grow up since the advent of the iPhone. Kids are typically more technologically savvy and more comfortable integrating technology into every aspect of their lives than Inspect don’t Expect older generations.

Many parents take Parents, however, are nervous. How can they a different approach. control, or even be aware of who their children are Realizing their children communicating with? What types of content are kids sending each other? How does someone protect are more sophisticated tech users than they are, a curious teen from sending an image to someone these parents simply that could have a lasting effect on his life? insist on reviewing their The answers to these questions and others like children’s texts, youtube them are all too often uncomfortably nebulous. history, browser history and the like on a regular Fortunately, there are some tools available to all of basis. This technique can be very helpful but it is us that can make life easier. There are a number not foolproof. Apps like SnapChat do not preserve of new apps specifically targeted at families with chat histories. young children.

Parental Control Apps Facebook recently launched a new product There are many commercial parental control called Messenger Kids. This app, which is conapps on the marketplace that allow parents to set trolled from a parent’s facebook account, gives times of day for phone use, monitor child usage, kids the ability to text and video chat with block content types and enable/disable games or friends and family while allowing parents to apps. These products have a range of prices from monitor everything the child is doing. It also, free up to $60 a year for a family plan. Examples of course, introduces kids at a young age to the of these include NetNanny, KidLogger, Pumpic and Facebook ecosystem.

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Child Engagement It will come as little surprise to anyone that there are a number of thriving chat rooms and forums filled with teens detailing ways to get around parental control platforms. Motivated teenagers can be quite clever.

An interesting example of this is my own experience with a great app called Life360. Life360 allows parents to get real-time information about their kids’ location, cell phone use and travel habits (e.g. were they speeding). My kids don’t like this app because it drains battery life. One afternoon, I was wondering where my teen son Justin was. I clicked on the Life360 app, pulled up the map, and there he was, in Pyongyang, North Korea! In reality, Justin was two blocks from home playing basketball, but he had very quickly figured out how to “spoof” his phone’s GPS; something I am quite sure I will never know how to do.

Whether parents like it or not, our society is never going back to a time where young people use personal electronic devices less. The entire global culture has quickly evolved with the mobile phone at its center. Experts agree that the best way to keep kids safe online is the combination of parental controls, mindful oversight and, most importantly, engagement with children.

No one knows what teens will be doing ten years from now, but we can be sure it will include even greater use of technology than today.

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Get Fit at Koko FitClub Where Fitness Meets the Digital Age

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he New Year is the perfect time to live healthier and get in shape. There are lots of sweaty gyms and hang-out with rows of equipment but for most people these places do not sustain their interest. Koko Fit offers a unique alternative in a clean and calm environment utilizing highly sophisticated computer controlled training equipment. You will get a unique training program designed specifi-

cally for your objectives and adapted to you current physical condition. Combining the best in digital technology, strength training equipment, cardio machines and personal training, this club is a step into the future of fitness.

Founded 1n 2007, KokoFit Club has locations in over 33 states, including locally here in Coral Springs and Plantation. The Coral Springs location has been open for over five years and has successfully helped hundreds of people get in good shape. Derek Van Beber owns both locations. Derek’s primary objective is to offer a friendly approach fitness that designed specifically for your needs.

With Koko Fit you are really getting a team of top personal trainers to work with on a personal basis. It is a unique idea that takes full advantage of modern technology. The exercise programs of top fitness coaches were programmed into a computer. The machines in the Koko FitClubs have access to all of that programming and apply it to your personal profile that gets entered into the system locally. You get a flash drive that stores all of your data and workout results so that when you plug the drive into a machine to start a workout it know who you are, what your objectives are and what you have accomplished so far.

Koko Fit offers a much more efficient workout, which guests can do in as little as 45 minutes three times per week. Consistency is important and with your key card you can access the club any time you want. Koko Fit is designed to meet your schedule and provide the maximum benefits for the time and effort you decide to put in. It isn’t just about gaining strength and muscle, it is also about losing weight

and feeling great. It is a long term approach to fitness that keeps you interested, offers incentives to getting better every visit and guides you every step of the way.

So let’s talk a little about the technology. When you come in and step on the machine’s platform it does not just measure weight and height it also measured eBMI (enhanced body mass index), which is much more accurate than a standard BMI. It measures everything from bone density to fat and muscle content. As mentioned, you will get a USB flash drive, which is put into the eBMI Koko FitCheck station so all your progress and results can be tracked. Each time you use a machine, you plug in the flash drive and a customized program appears on the screen, telling you what to do and how to do it based on your current condition. There is a screen that illustrates the pace you should try and follow for best results and it constantly gives you feedback on how you are doing.

When you are using the cardio machines you

will use a headset that plugs into an audio trainer to explains every movement and how it is helping your body. If desired, Derek and his staff can manually modify exercises as needed and also add additional exercise routines. In addition, the staff will help you develop a custom meal plan aimed at helping you achieve your objectives. The whole program is customized for you based on whether you want to build

muscle, lose weight, repair or even recover after an injury. Also. like a video game, as you progress to different levels you will unlock different workouts. The program changes as you get stronger. It also changes it up so you don’t wear out a muscle group.

Andrea Gelman who has been going to Koko Fit Club since they first opened. went elsewhere to a trainer and ended up being worked so hard she hurt the next day. She even had to have surgery for a workout injury. In contrast, coming to Koko Fit makes her feel better. “I don’t know if it builds the muscles around the spine or what, but after being hurt there I came here and my neck felt better. I will never go anywhere else.” Joel Sansone left his personal trainers too for Koko Fit. Now his whole family has joined. “The

best part of the place is the accountability” he says.”

Amy Deloach agrees and says “it’s the first program I can stick to. It’s fun and I am seeing results. I feel it is something I will be able to sustain and keep doing.”

Ready to try the Koko Fit Club advantage? They are offering a 30 days for $30 deal right now. Koko Fit Club is located at 6280 W Sample Road Suite 207 Coral Springs, FL 33067.

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Two North Broward Students Bound For D.C. to Participate in U.S. Senate Youth Program

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wo students who reside in North Broward County will represent Florida at the 56th annual United States Senate Youth Program’s (USSYP) Washington Week scheduled March 3-10.

Coral Springs High School senior Stephen Marante and Carlee Goldberg, a senior at North Broward Preparatory School in Coconut Creek, will join Florida’s two U.S. senators, Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio, for the week-long series of events.

Stephen and Carlee were selected from among the state’s top student leaders to be part of the 104-national student delegation. They will also receive a $10,000 college scholarship for undergraduate study.

Stephen currently serves as the student advisor to the Broward County School Board and is an executive board member for the Broward County Association of Student Councils. He was class president for three years and has been involved in speech and debate for four consecutive years.

Carlee, a resident of Parkland, is president of the National Honor Society at North Broward Prep. Under her watch, the school’s NHS chapter was restructured to be geared toward community service and leadership opportunities for all members, creating a committee system centered on interests of the members.

Stephen and Carlee are both members of U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch’s Congressional Youth Cabinet.

Stephen is also active on the Children’s Miracle Network/Dance Marathon and has helped raise more than $10,000 for Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami. He is also a member of the City of Coral Springs Teen Political Forum.

Carlee is also the founder and president of StudentsLinked, an organization that publishes a newsletter of scholarships, programs and service opportunities accessed by more than 15,000 students in four states.

Her extensive list of activities and recognitions also includes captain of the debate ream, advisor for Youth Leadership Broward and Student Government representative. She is active in her community, participating in Key Club and Teen Court as well as youth political events, tutoring and serving as the youth outreach intern for the Boynton Beach Historical Preservation Society.

Each year, the competitive USSYP merit-based program brings the most outstanding high school students – two from each state, the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense Education Activity – to Washington, D.C. for an intensive study of the federal government and the people who lead it.

While in Washington, student delegates attend meetings and briefings with senators, members of the House of Representatives, congressional staff, the president, a justice of the Supreme Court, leaders of cabinet agencies, an ambassador to the United States and senior members of the national media.

Students also tour many national monuments and several museums.

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playing one sport year-round. Sports should be fun for children. Overuse injuries in children is a concerning trend.” – Dr. James R. Andrews [put in a call-out box] Some of the most common overuse injuries for young athletes include tennis elbow, impact-related running injuries (like shin splints) and many shoulder and elbow related injuries often suffered by baseball pitchers.

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n 1982, 12-year-old Andre Agassi and his doubles partner, Roddy Parks, won the National Indoor Boys 14’s Doubles Championship in Chicago, IL. Less than a year later, he was shipped off to Nick Bolletieri’s Tennis Academy in Bradenton. He would go on become one of the greatest tennis players in history. Agassi famously trained exclusively for tennis from a very young age and reached greatness.

Most of our children are not prodigies like Agassi. Many however, face pressure to specialize in a sport at increasingly younger ages. The emergence of club teams and travel sports combined with a prioritization of excellence over participation and the year-round warm weather of South Florida makes this trend even more pronounced here than in other areas of the country.

Different Strokes for Different Sports…

Does Specialization Make Someone a Better Performer?

Author Malcom Gladwell famously coined the “10,000-hour rule.” This “rule” is an adaptation of an old theory about chess masters.

It suggests that becoming a master requires around 10,000 hours of dedicated practice and training.

Gladwell applied this theory to life more broadly: to become a true expert takes a lot of hard work!

Proponents of sports specialization have adapted this theory: if a child shows an aptitude for a sport, having them focus on this sport early sets them on a path to attaining those 10,000 hours, becoming great and potentially gaining a college scholarship.

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Sports Specialization: Should Kids Focus on What They are Best At? A 2013 study by the National Institute of Health suggests, however, that timing may be what matters most. The study’s conclusion states “Some degree of sports specialization is necessary to develop elite-level

skill development. However, for most sports, such intense training in a single sport to the exclusion of others should be delayed until late adolescence.”

Health Risks There are essentially two types of sports-related injuries: traumatic injuries and overuse injuries. Overuse injuries are typically caused when a person does the same physical motion over and over, causing wear and tear.

Playing a single year-round sport significantly increases the risk of these types of injuries.

Dr. James R. Andrews, founder of the Andrews Institute for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine has become an outspoken critic of specialization.

“I have seen my patient population and surgical cases get increasingly younger. Children, parents and coaches need to realize that kids need to take a break from

The benefits and timing gained from specializing vary significantly by sport. Sports where athletes tend to be elite at a young age favor earlier specialization. Parents of star gymnasts or tennis players often contemplate home-school their children to maximize training time.

According to a 2016 NCAA survey, almost nine out of ten college gymnasts said they had specialized by the age of 12.

Other sports had far less pronounced benefits and trends toward specialization. Football players, for instance, had the lowest levels of high school specialization.

In fact, every touchdown scored in this year’s NCAA National Championship Game was scored by an athlete who played multiple sports throughout high school.

Interestingly, none of them play any other sport while in college. In fact, multi-sport collegiate athletes are extremely rare.

Should You Make the #1 Sport the Only Sport?

Specializing in a single sport at a young age is a bad idea. A study that tracked young athletes between 1990 and 2011 concluded, “For most sports, there is no evidence that intense training and specialization before puberty are necessary to achieve elite status. Risks of early sports specialization include higher rates of injury, increased psychological stress, and quitting sports at a young age.”

For High School kids, it’s a bit of a different question. Sports participation like theater or art or music are as much about a teen’s self-identification and pursuit of happiness as they are about pursuing excellence. Being good at something is important to selfesteem and makes that activity more fun. So, if your 14-year-old daughter wants to drop Basketball to focus on Volley Ball, tell her to go for it!

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Coral Springs Center For The Arts Brings Well-Known Entertainers To City

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ou won’t have to travel far to see big time musicians and comedians. This month, the Coral Springs Center For The Arts, also known as The Center, will be hosting many great shows and concerts for the entire family to enjoy.

The Center delivers a modern fusion of the finest in music, dance, comedy and more! With events including galleries, dynamic shows, concerts, and festivals, there are plenty of entertainment options suited for all ages and interests. From the best of Broadway, top comedians, and performances of every genre, to a diverse selection of family productions, the theater has something for every taste.

During the month of February, some of the more popular entertainers will include The Beach Boys, The Temptations & The Four Tops, Jason Alexander and Howie Mandel.

On February 10th, the Temptations & The Four Tops will wow the audience with their hit songs including: “My Girl”, “Get Ready”, “I Can’t Get Next To You”, “Baby I Need Your Loving”, “Ain’t No Woman (Like The One I’ve Got),” and many more!

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stars and their sixties track record Temptations have prospered, propel- on the label is indispensable to any ling popular music with a series of retrospective of the decade. Their smash hits, and sold-out perforsongs, soulful and bittersweet, were mances throughout the world. The across-the-board successes. Come history of The Temptations is the see both of these Motown greats right history of contemporary American here in your backyard. pop. An essential component of the On February 11th, the legendoriginal Motown machine, that ary, The Beach Boys, will be singing amazing engine invented by Berry their hits from “California Girls” and Gordy, The Temps began their musi- “Good Vibrations” to “Kokomo” and cal life in Detroit in the early sixties. many more! Don’t miss this concert!

It wasn’t until 1964 however that The show starts at 7 pm at The Coral the Smokey Robinson written-andSprings Center For The Arts. The produced “The Way You Do the things Beach Boys has birthed a torrent of You Do” turned the guys into stars. hit singles and sold albums by the The quartet, The Four Tops, made tens of millions. But its greater signiftheir first single for Chess in 1956, icance lies in the fact that it changed and spent seven years on the road the musical landscape so profoundly and in nightclubs, singing pop, blues, that every pop act since has been in Broadway, but mostly jazz—four-part its debt. The Beach Boys are led by harmony jazz. When Motown’s Berry Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, who Gordy Jr. found out they had hustled along with Jeffrey Foskett, Brian a national “Tonight Show” appearEichenburger, Tim Bonhomme, John ance, he signed them without an Cowsill and Scott Totten continue audition to be the marquee act for the the legacy of the iconic American company’s Workshop Jazz label. That band. Most recently, The Beach Boys proved short-lived, and Stubbs’ pow- celebrated the 50th anniversary of erhouse baritone lead and the exqui- the hit “Good Vibrations,” which is site harmonies of Fakir, Benson, and widely considered one of the greatest Payton started making one smash masterpieces in the history of rock after another with the writing-proand roll. The band commemorated ducing trio Holland-Dozier-Holland. this prolific time in the life of the Their first Motown hit, “Baby I Need Beach Boys with a 50 Years of Good Your Loving” in 1964, made them Vibrationstour. Additionally, front man Mike Love released his highlyanticipated memoir titled GOOD VIBRATIONS: My Life as a Beach Boy, in September 2016.

On February 25th enjoy an Intimate Evening with Jason Alexander. The television star and comedian will perform on stage starting at 7:30 pm at The Center.

Congregation Kol Tikvah is proud to present an intimate evening with Jason Alexander! Jason Alexander gives you a peek behind the scenes and answers your questions about his life and career. It's all on the table.

Jason Alexander is best known for his role as George Costanza on Seinfeld.

He has also appeared in many Broadway musicals and films. Don't miss this once in a lifetime event to hear from a great actor!

On February 28th, Howie Mandel will come to Coral Springs! The show will start at 7:30 pm at The Center! Howie Mandel has remained

a constant force in show business for over 30 years. Mandel is executive producer of many shows including: Take It All and Howie Do It for NBC, Deal With It for TBS and Mobbed for FOX, among others. He currently serves as a judge on NBC’s hit summer talent competition series, America’s Got Talent. Previously, Howie received an Emmy nomination for “Outstanding Host For A Reality or RealityCompetition Program” for Deal or No Deal and a Daytime Emmy nomination for “Outstanding Game Show Host” for the syndicated version of the show.

Don’t miss these amazing entertainers and musicians right here in your backyard! For ticket information or more details, visit the Coral Springs Center For The Arts website at www.thecentercs.com.

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Nurse at Broward Health Coral Springs Honored for Providing Exceptional Care to Elderly Patient

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Matthew Enlow, RN, was presented with the medical center’s Diseases Attacking the Immune System (DAISY) award during a ceremony at the healthcare facility on Coral Hills Drive in Coral Springs.

During the presentation, hospital officials said Enlow demonstrated heartfelt empathy as he afforded the patient the additional time and consideration she required, at the same time providing quality care to his other patients.

This personal attention, they said, touched the hearts of his patient’s family and provided them comfort during her final days.

The DAISY award is presented through the DAISY Foundation, created in November 1999 in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who died from complications of an autoimmune disease at age 33. Because Barnes received exceptional care while battling his disease, his family established the award as a method of recognizing the profound impact nurses have on the lives of patients and their families.

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Police Community Involvement Unit Awarded Inaugural Martin Luther King, Jr. Monument Award

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he Coral Springs Police Community Involvement Unit has implemented groundbreaking programs that embody the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy. For those achievements, the unit was selected among a dozen nominees to receive the Inaugural Martin Luther King, Jr. Monument Award during the MLK Annual Business Lunch held at Heron Bay Marriott on

Friday, January 12.

In receiving the award, Community Involvement Coordinator Lynne Martzall said, “The relationships built through our programs and every day interactions; renew the faith of the community, especially children, in their public servants. Our department should serve as a model for agencies across the country.” During his Keynote address, Dr. William Pickard noted,

“What a remarkable city this is, when the award winners for such a prestigious award, are the members of the local police department.”

For the second year, the unit has run an enrichment program, Summer BreakSpot, for under-served youth between the ages of 6-11, who reside in the city. The program enrollment, mentoring, education, sports and feeding components is coordinated solely by the department members with the goal of enriching the lives of children who need it the most.

In addition, each year the unit coordinates an Angel Tree, Shop with a Cop and Toy Distribution program to assist families most in need in our community. The lasting memory left for children in these homes, and families struggling, is not of fear of the men and women of law enforcement.

While it was the Community Involvement Unit who were honored, it is the work of the entire department and its commitment to Community Policing that made this recognition possible.

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MESSAGE FROM THE CORAL SPRINGS MAYOR

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SKIP CAMPBELL, MAYOR ope everyone has had a great start to the New Year! We have some exciting events coming up that I would love to tell you about. Starting off with our Family Fun Day and Car Show at the Sportsplex on Saturday, February 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free and there will be music, food trucks, vendors, bounce houses and entertainment.

Cost to pre-register a vehicle is $15 or $20 on the day of the event, so sign up today! For more information or to register, call 954-345-2119.

If you have any hazardous waste you need to dispose, you can do so on Saturday, February 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Westside Maintenance Complex, 4181 NW 121 Ave. They will be accepting a full range of household hazardous materials at this location. As a reminder, Coral Springs residents can drop off paint, electronics and fluorescent lights the first Saturday of every month from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Waste Transfer Station at the end of Wiles Road at NW 126 Avenue.

If you’d like to discuss any City related topics and meet staff, come to our next Slice of the Springs neighborhood meeting. We will meet on Thursday, February 8 at 7 p.m. Residents from the Southwest, Southeast, Center West and Town Center areas are invited to come to Riverside Elementary. You will also have the opportunity to discuss any neighborhood concerns. For more details, visit CoralSprings. org/slice or call 954-344-1114.

The Farmers’ Market will be at the ArtWalk on February 11 and 25 from 9am to 1pm. The market features fresh and organic produce, herbs, baked goods, pastas, as well as a variety of gourmet foods.

For more details, visit www.coralspringsfarmersmarket.com.

Then, bring your family to our Movie at the Park on Saturday, February 24 at 7pm. Come sit under the stars at Betti Stradling Parks and enjoy Boss Baby.

Parking and admission is free.

Blankets, lawn chairs and coolers are welcome, but please refrain from bringing class containers, alcohol or pets.

The Taste of Coral Springs returns to the Center for the Arts this month with samplings of the best food, wine, craft beer and spirits in the area, all the benefit local children’s charities. The Taste takes place from 6:30 to 9pm on Tuesday, February 27. Pre-sale tickets are $50 prior to the event or $60 at the door. The event is 21+ and includes all samples and live entertainment. Visit www.tasteofcoralsprings.org for details and tickets.

Lastly, our community comes together annually to participate in the Race for Women’s Wellness Half Marathon and 5K. If you’re interested, save the date for Saturday, March 24! Both events benefit the Broward Health Coral Springs Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund. For details or to sign up, visit Active.com.

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If you would like to meet with me to discuss any City issues, feel free to visit with me during my office hours. I will hold office hours the second Tuesday of every month from 4 to 6 p.m. at City Hall in the City Commission Office. To make an appointment, please call 954-344-5911. Don’t forget to ‘Like’ the City on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CityofCoralSprings and follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @coralspringsfl.

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Coral Springs Festival of The Arts & Crafts

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oral Springs will surely shine “Under the Sun” March 15 through March 18 when the art and culture of Northwest Broward is celebrated with The 14th Annual Coral Springs Festival of the Arts. The Festival will begin Thursday and Friday, March 15 and 16 with free literary workshops at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts showcasing authors who write comics, horror, mysteries and more. The weekend will bring over 200 artists and crafters in a juried art and craft show produced by Howard Alan Events at The Walk at 2700-2900 University Drive.

Five bands each playing a different genre of music will fill the air with artistic sound. Performing artists will force us to feel the beat and delight our eyes with their movement.

Each year the Festival chooses an artpiece and an artist to represent the Festival. The 2018 Signature Artist is art teacher Susan Greeley and her artpiece “Everything Under the Sun”. A resident of Boca Raton, Susan comes to South Florida from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Each summer she returns to Canada where she enjoys Plein Air watercolor painting. She aspires to enable the viewer to experience everyday places in a new light. Susan is active in art groups throughout the area and has received recognition in multiple art shows.

The Coral Springs Festival of the Arts is a family oriented event offered free to the community by the volunteers who put on the event and the businesses who support it. Funding comes partially from The City of Coral Springs and the Broward County Cultural Council. The Festival continues to need more sponsors and volunteers.

Off site parking with free trolley service to the Festival at The Walk is available at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts and the parking garage at the new city hall. To view directions and complete schedules of events or to become a sponsor or volunteer go to www.csfoa.org.

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n behalf of myself and the Margate City Commission, Greetings and Happy New Year!

This is my inaugural column for the Coconut Creek/Margate Our City magazine and a wonderful opportunity to tell you about the amazing things happening in the City of Margate. GREAT NEWS! Margate City Hall, the Building Department and the Police Department lobby are currently open five days per week to better serve our residents and businesses.

This makes Margate the only City in Broward County to offer 50 hours of face-to-face service from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. In the event of a utility emergency, please call our 24-hour number at (954) 972-0828. In addition, Margate has launched a new City website (www.margatefl.com). We welcome all comments and suggestions about what you like, what you don’t and how we can make it more user-friendly.

Our popular concert series Sounds at Sundown, hosted by the Margate CRA and the Parks and Recreation Department is scheduled for February 3 from 5:00 PM- 10:00 PM. Join us at Margate Boulevard and State Road 7 for great live entertainment and tasty cuisine cooked by your favorite food truck. On February 24, join us for Despicable Me 3 at the Movies in the Park at the Margate Sports Complex on Banks Road.

NEWS FLASH! Several Margate parks have received a face-lift. Visit the newly improved baseball theme playground at the Margate Sports Complex, a project championed by Commissioner Tommy Ruzzano, an avid Margate baseball league coach and sports enthusiast. Don’t forget the recently added fun features at the George Mudd playground at David Park, adjacent to the Leonard Weisinger Community Center.

Celebrate #OurMargate by capturing beautiful images of the City and entering them in Margate’s monthly Digital Photography Contest. Proud of your home’s exterior and landscape efforts, then enter Margate’s Home of the Month contest. Winners are recognized at a City Commission meeting.

Looking ahead, the 39th Annual Senior Games, hosted by the Margate Parks and Recreation Department and the NW Focal Point Senior Center will take place March 5-9. To register, go to www.margatefl.com.

Congratulations to the MargateCoconut Creek Fire Department’s ALS Team on winning the Florida Cup. For the third time in six years, the team participated in eight competitions across the state and accumulated the most points.

Recently, our City was ranked the 4th Safest City in Florida by SafeHome, and we couldn’t be more proud!

Residents and all members of the public interested in city government are invited to attend City Commission meetings scheduled on the first and third Wednesday of the month. You can view our agenda on www.margatefl.com. Click on Agendas and Minutes and then the date of the upcoming meeting to view the agenda. You can watch the meeting live on Comcast Channel 78 or online, as well as, view past meetings online if the audio/video tab is highlighted. The Margate City Commission invites you to contact us with your thoughts and comments. Please feel free to contact me at: aschwartz@margatefl.com.

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n top of being tasty, certain foods contain specific nutrients and natural compounds that may help fight inflammation, a condition linked to arthritis and gout. With that in mind, try heading to the fridge or pantry the next time you feel joint pain, swelling or stiff knees.

Colorful fruits and vegetables, including ruby red tart cherries and dark leafy greens like spinach and kale, are among the most powerful anti-inflammatory foods, along with oily fish (salmon, sardines and scallops), nuts, seeds and whole grains. Ingredients such as ginger, turmeric and olive oil may also help combat inflammation.

For an inflammation-fighting boost, Montmorency tart cherries contain the “highest anti-inflammatory content of any food,” according to research conducted at Oregon Health & Science University. Results show that cherry intake can help reduce blood levels of gout-causing uric acid and reduce the painful

symptoms of osteoarthritis. Research also shows that Montmorency tart cherry juice can reduce post-exercise inflammation and muscle pain.

“For decades, people with arthritis and gout have consumed tart cherry juice for pain relief. Now there’s scientific evidence to back up this popular folklore remedy,” said registered dietitian Michelle Babb, author of “Anti-Inflammatory Eating Made Easy.” “Since Montmorency tart cherries are one of the richest sources of anthocyanins, a potent type of flavonoid, they can offer a natural way to help ease the pain related to arthritis and gout.”

To help fight inflammation with food, try this recipe for Bay Scallop, Baby Kale and Corn Salad with Tart Cherry Granola, which is packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients. Learn more about the research on Montmorency tart cherries and inflammation, and find more recipes, at choosecherries.com.

Bay Scallop, Baby Kale and Corn Salad with Tart Cherry Granola

Savory Granola: 1/3 1/3 ¼ 2 2 ¼ 2 1

cup oats cup chopped walnuts cup sunflower seeds tablespoons buckwheat groats tablespoons pepitas cup extra-virgin olive oil tablespoons honey tablespoon spicy brown mustard salt pepper ¼ cup dried Montmorency tart cherries

Dressing: 1 3 2 2 1 2 1

Prep time: 30 minutes · Cook time: 15 minutes · Total time: 45 minutes · Yield: 1 salad

shallot, minced tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil tablespoons dried Montmorency tart cherries tablespoons Montmorency tart cherry juice tablespoon spicy brown mustard teaspoons apple cider vinegar teaspoon honey salt pepper

Salad: 10 1 1 ½ 8

ounces baby kale grilled ear of corn, kernels sliced off cup sprouts (alfalfa or microgreens) tablespoon butter ounces bay scallops, patted dry

To make savory granola: Heat oven to 350 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or baking mat.

In large bowl, combine oats, walnuts, sunflower seeds, buckwheat groats and pepitas. In small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, mustard, salt and pepper.

Pour wet ingredients into large bowl and toss until well combined.

Spread mixture onto baking sheet in single layer and bake 18-20 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until granola starts to turn golden brown and crispy around edges.

Remove from oven, add cherries, toss to combine, spread into single layer and let cool.

To make dressing: In food processor, process shallot, olive oil, cherries, cherry juice, mustard, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper until smooth.

To make salad: Place kale, corn kernels and sprouts in large bowl; set aside.

In large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Once hot, add scallops and cook until golden and starting to caramelize on one side. Flip and repeat on other side.

Add scallops to large salad bowl. Pour dressing over top and toss until well combined.

Break up granola into small pieces and add to salad bowl. Toss lightly before serving.

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Get your tickets for the Taste of Coral Springs 2018, which will be held on Tuesday, February 27th from 6:30 to 9 pm at Coral Springs Center for the Arts, located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive. The event will boast a fabulous open-air layout with themed décor. Wine, spirit and beer samples, and cuisine from local restaurants and caterers, with entertainers and silent auction!

The Taste of Coral Springs is a sampling of food, fine wines, craft beer, and premium spirits available in South Florida. The Taste of Coral Springs was established as a collaborative effort with community members and businesses to raise funds through an annual event to benefit educational and careeroriented programs for local children’s charities.

Each year, the Taste lights up the night at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts as you and more than 850 of your closest friends sample delectable foods from local restaurants and wine and spirits from vendors and distributors, all of which is included in the admission price. Don’t miss your chance to spend a spectacular evening under the stars with fabulous themed entertainment and bid on exciting silent auction items. Previous Taste of Coral Springs events have contributed more than $455,000 to worthwhile charities.

This year’s theme is Speakeasy and there are many food and spirits vendors to look forward to. Some of the vendors include: 4 Rivers Smokehouse, Bru’s Room, Kilwin’s of Coral Springs, The Melting Pot, Monkey Rum, Funky Buddha Brewery, Zona Fresca, Whole Foods Market of Coral Springs and much more! There is also a great Silent Auction. Bid on an array of gift certificates to our many restaurants and vendors plus entertainment, accessories and sports memorabilia, including great local gift baskets!

All proceeds from this year’s event will benefit three local children’s charities: the Coral Springs Cadet Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol, Coral Springs Museum of Art and YMCA of South Florida.

The Coral Springs Cadet Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol’s mission is to inspire the country’s youth to become leaders

and good American citizens through their interest in aerospace. The mission of the Coral Springs Museum of Art is to create a stimulating and enjoyable educational visual arts experience for the South Florida community, exhibiting diverse Florida, national and international artists. The Museum also offers many children’s programs including: art classes, museum tours and more. The YMCA of South Florida has been a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The YMCA believes that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. That’s why, through the Y, more youth today are cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement.

“The Taste of Coral Springs, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) registered not-for-profit organization. We have raised more than $455,000 for local children’s charities since the inception of the event,” said John Arnold, Chairperson for Taste of Coral Springs.

The Taste of Coral Springs has been benefitting local charities for 21 years.

There is a committee of 8 volunteers who organize the event, along with volunteers from each charitable organization.

“This year’s non-profit organizations were chosen because of the children’s programs they provide in the Coral Springs community,” added Arnold.

Besides benefiting local children’s charities, the event will showcase all the great restaurants and food businesses in the local community.

“The local businesses love the event because they get to showcase their great food and beverage products. We have more than 800 guests attend each year and they just love the event,” said Arnold, adding, “Besides supporting the charities, they get to come out and support the great food and beverage vendors in the community. They also love the music and auction we provide at the event. It is one of the premier events in the City of Coral Springs.”

The Taste of Coral Springs event was originally created some 20 years ago by a group of business people to raise monies for local children’s charities so they formed a not-for-profit organization and hence the event was created. The event has been successful ever since and continues to grow in vendors, attendance and contributions to local children’s charities.

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Businesses who purchase sponsorships get to showcase their products and services. We are very proud of the event, the impact on local children’s charities, local vendors and our great Coral Springs community,” said Arnold.

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