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Chiropractic? Why Not? “A Doctor’s Confession to West Broward”

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write one for a lesser amount for chiropractic. When you bring in this article (by 4/30/17) you will receive my entire new patient exam for $55. That’s with x-rays, biomechanical exam, history and consultation…the whole ball of wax. This exam could cost you $250 elsewhere. The law says that I must tell you THAT YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR TREATMENT, WHICH IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR DISCOUNTED, OR REDUCED FEE FOR SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT.

want to give credit where credit is due. So, perhaps a confession can help clear the air so there’s no misunderstanding. Before I talk about my confession, though, let me say a few other things first. Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. You know, when I meet people in town they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Rick. I’ve seen your ad with that picture of you and your family.” Well, I’m the guy on the left. Twenty-five years ago something happened to me that changed my life forever. I was a junior in high school and I started getting migraines. I had suffered from intense headaches since childhood. Over the years, I consulted many medical doctors, and specialists. I went through all kinds of tests, MRIs, and treatments. I tried every drug in the market; our medicine cabinet looked like a hospital’s infirmary. And still, nothing helped. But there’s more… A friend of mine convinced me to give a chiropractor a try. The chiropractor examined me, took X-rays, and then “adjusted” my spine. The adjustment did not hurt; it actually felt good. And guess what…I started feeling so much better! From daily migraines, I went down to three a week, and then to once in a great while. That’s when I realized that I wanted to become a chiropractor and help others. That’s how it happened! It’s strange how life is, because now people come to see me with their migraines. They also come to me with their chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, just to name a few. Here’s what some of my patients had to say: “Due to an auto accident, I suffered from severe neck pain, vertigo and I could not raise my arm to comb my hair. Now I am symptom free with no medication and I can do everything I could not do before.” – E. Heaney, Hollywood, FL “Thanks to the DRX 9000 and the doctors, I no longer have chronic sciatic pain. It’s been a long time since I have taken pain medication.” – J. Walker, Miramar

Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with their health problems. But I can’t really take the credit. My confession is that I’ve never healed anyone of anything. What I do is perform a specific spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the body responds by healing itself. We get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that! Forty-five million Americans no longer have health insurance, and those who do have found that their benefits have been greatly reduced. That’s where chiropractic comes in. I have a significantly lower fee plan so that more people are able to afford the care they need. An entire week of care in my office costs what you could pay for one visit elsewhere. Another way to save…studies show that chiropractic can double your immune capacity, naturally and without drugs. The immune system fights colds, the flu, and other ailments. So you may not be running off to the doctor as much. Studies show that people actually pay less for their long-term overall health care expenses if they are seeing a chiropractor. You benefit from an amazing offer. Look, it shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg to correct your health. You are going to write a check to someone for your health care expenses, you may as well

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very year, on April 22nd, people around the world recognize the importance of preserving and protecting our natural environment. Earth Day, as we call it today, was proposed by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson and founded in 1970. Since then, it has evolved from a day for teachers to focus on nature to a global rally day for environmentalists. Locally, Earth Day is a great day to celebrate the wonders of South Florida. Some of the best beaches in the world are just a few miles away. The Everglades, which is both an exciting natural refuge to visit and a critically important ecosystem, is right in our back yard. Just off shore, there are miles of coral reefs full of fish and wildlife. Preserving the beauty and splendor of our natural environment is critical for the continued enjoyment of this wonderful community. This year, let’s celebrate Earth Day by taking a step back from our fast-paced digital world and recognizing the splendor of the environment around us. You could visit the Long Key Nature Center in Davie, take an airboat ride through the Everglades, dip your toes in the surf, or simply spend a few hours at one our wonderful local parks. Whatever you do, feel fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Sincerely,

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CONTENTS

16 Residents Get Informed & Have Fun at Town of Davie Fire & Police Expo 16 Town of Davie and Red Cross Partner to Install Smoke Alarms 18 Town of Davie Hosts Festival of the Americas 18 Old Davie School Participates in Orange Blossom Parade & Festival 20 Miss Orange Blossom Pageant Winners Announced 20 Cooper City 5K Richardson Run and Fitness Walk Celebrated 36 Years 24 Cooper City Couples Say I Do…Again 24 31st Annual New Horizon Golf Classic to Benefit Children’s Home 26 Find a New Pet at the Dog Adopt-A-Thon

FEATURE STORY

12 CALENDAR APRIL 2017 10 April 2017

COMMUNITY NEWS 12 Many Egg-Citing Ways to Celebrate Spring 12 Children to Test Their Creativity at EcoEggstravaganza! Egg Drop Contest 14 Davie Residents to Participate in 20th Annual Waterway Clean-Up 14 Classic Car Round-Up Returns to Davie

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22 Teri Arbogast Gets Real Estate SOLD in Davie and Cooper City

ASK THE EXPERT 40 Unexpected Cavities

LEGALLY SPEAKING 42 How Long Will This Take?

REAL ESTATE 44 Think Green

ASK THE SHERIFF 46 Embark on a Rewarding Career at BSO

IT’S THEIR BUSINESS 47 Make Mealtime Memorable at Weston Diner and Blue Moon Diner

CAN DO KID 26 Davie Dancer to Compete in World Irish Dancing Championship

HEALTH AND WELLNESS 30 Buyers Be Aware

SCHOOL NEWS 32 Local Students Participate in Wild Horse Tales Children’s Literacy Event 34 Everglades Eyes Art Competition Is Open to Broward Students

DINING GUIDE 36-38 Good Eats

ASK THE MAYOR 48 Davie Update

PET OF THE MONTH 50 “Bentley”

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 51 OXXO Care Cleaners Cares About Your Clothes AND The Environment

SEEN ON SCENE 54 Community Snapshots

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5th Everglades Eyes – Students will have an opportunity to celebrate and honor Earth Day by taking a close look at their environment and capturing the images on paper during the 11th Annual Everglades Eyes children’s art competition. The deadline to submit artwork to teachers is April 5. The artwork will be exhibited at the Old Davie School, from April 20 to May 26. An artist’s reception and awards ceremony will be held on April 20, from 5:30pm to 7pm. For information, visit www.centralbrowardwcd.org

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Waterway Cleanup – Several hundred residents are expected to participate in the Town of Davie and Central Broward Water Control District’s 20th Annual Waterway Clean-up and Trash Splash, a public awareness campaign to keep the waterways clean. All individuals or groups must register by April 6. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov. Expo – The first annual Agriculture and Science Expo will bring together exhibitors from a number of environmental organizations to display innovation and new technology. Event is from 9am – 2:30pm, at Building 19, Patio A. Hugh Adams Central Campus in Davie. For information, visit www. broward.edu.

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13th Teen Egg Hunt – From 7pm to 9pm, the City of Cooper City will host a “Teen Twilight Egg Hunt” for Cooper City resident teens in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades at the Pool and Tennis Center. There is no charge for this event, but teens must pre-register by April 11 in order to participate. They must show their middle school identification, as well as their parent’s Cooper City driver’s license. For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org. Egg Drop – From 10am to 5pm, kids of all ages will do their best to figure out the answer during Young At Art Museum’s Annual EcoEggstravaganza! Egg Drop Contest held at the Davie Museum. At 2pm, fire personnel from Town of Davie Fire Rescue will carry the eggs up an engine’s extension ladder and release them one at a time to see if they can survive the 50-foot fall without cracking their shells. YAA Museum is located at 751 SW 121st Ave, in Davie. For information, visit www.youngatartmuseum.org or call 954-424-0085. 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. Flamingogatdensorchidsociety.com or call 954-665-9261.

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11th Butterfly Chapter – The Broward County Butterfly Chapter will meet at 3245 College Ave., in Davie. Meeting is from 6:30pm-8:30pm. For information,

will be held at Memorial Park, located behind the Community Center and City Hall. For information, visit www. coopercityfl.org.

Spring Egg Hunt – The Town of Davie will host the 37th Annual Spring Egg Hunt at Bamford Sports Complex, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, from 9am to 12noonpm. The egg hunt will begin promptly at 10am. Children will hunt for eggs in separate age groups: 0-3 years, 4-5 years, and 6-8 year. There will be over 10,000 eggs scattered throughout the fields. Children will be awarded prizes for finding the Magic Eggs. This is a free family event. There will be a wide variety of free activities, including a giant slide, animal petting farm, hay ride, bounce houses, rock wall, entertainment, and much more. There will also be some activities at a small cost, such as sand art and pictures with Peter Cottontail, who will arrive by fire engine at 9:15am. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov.

Festival – The Town of Davie will celebrate a variety of cultures during the 2nd Annual Festival of the Americas. Following the festival, the Davie Pro Rodeo will host a full rodeo. The events will be held at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4271 Davie Road. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov.

18th 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.

21st Ceramics with Gail – The Cooper City Community Center offers an afternoon and evening ceramic class for adults to enjoy while working on a piece of their choice. The classes meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays, from 12:30pm – 2:30pm and 6:30pm – 8:30pm. For information, call 954-434-4300, #233 or visit www. coopercityfl.org.

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9th Concerts in the Park – The Town of Davie presents its “Concerts in the Park” concert series in the band shell at the Old Davie School Historical Museum. The free concerts begin at 6pm and live music starts at 6:30pm. It includes food trucks, a bounce house, petting farm, vendors and sponsor displays. For information, visit www. davie-fl.gov.

and their guests. Don’t forget to bring your own basket and a camera to take a picture with the Easter Bunny. For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org.

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Movie – From 8pm – 10pm, at the Cooper City Sports Complex, get your chairs and blankets ready as Cooper City Recreation presents the first Flick on the Field. For information, visit www. coopercityfl.org.

30th Car Show – Attend the 4th Annual Classic Car Round-Up, sponsored by the Town of Davie, Sentinel Classics Insurance and Rick Case Automotive Group. The proceeds from this event will go towards the Prestige Club. The event will take place rain or shine, at the covered Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, located at 4271 Davie Rd, from 10am –4pm. For information, visit www. davie-fl.gov.

May 5 Healthy Mothers – The Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies 25th Annual Mother’s Day luncheon will be held at Signature Grand, 6900 State Road 84 in Davie, from 10:30am to 1:30pm. For information, visit hmhbbroward.org.

Ongoing Annual Egg Hunt – The Cooper City Recreation Department will host its Annual Egg Hunt for children 5th grade and under (toddlers must be able to walk). The event will be held at the Cooper City Sports Complex and will begin at 10am sharp! Participants will hunt for prize-filled eggs with children their own age. This complimentary event is open to Cooper City residents

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Dog Adoption – If you are thinking about adopting a pet, don’t miss the first annual Dog Adopt-A-Thon, sponsored by the Cooper City Recreation Department and the Cooper City Teen Council. From 10am-1pm, approximately 100 furry friends will be looking for loving homes. The event

Greening Your Scene – As part of the Town of Davie’s commitment to ensuring the sustainability of our community’s resources and environment, it is offering “Greening Your Scene” awards to help honor individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations that are promoting sustainability. Nominations accepted through April 5. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov.

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Many Egg-Citing Ways to Celebrate Spring COMMUNITY NEWS

BY DEBBY TEICH

rea residents have many “egg-citing” ways to celebrate the arrival of spring. The City of Cooper City and the Town of Davie will both be hosting egg hunts and more.

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On April 13, from 7pm to 9pm, the City of Cooper City will host a “Teen Twilight Egg Hunt” for Cooper City resident teens in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades at the Pool and Tennis Center. During the free fun-filled event, teens will use flashlights to hunt in the dark for special hidden eggs. Participants must bring their own baskets and flashlights. There is no charge for this event, but teens must pre-register by April 11 in order to participate. They must show their middle school identification, as well as their parent’s Cooper City driver’s license. On April 15, the Cooper City Recreation Department will host its Annual Egg Hunt for children 5th grade and under (toddlers must be able to walk). The event will be held at the Cooper City Sports Complex and will begin at 10am sharp! Participants will hunt for prize-filled eggs with children their own age. Additional activities will be available prior to and following the egg hunt. This complimentary event is open to Cooper City residents and their guests. Don’t forget to bring your own basket and a camera to take a picture with the Easter Bunny.

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On April 15, the Town of Davie will host the 37th Annual Spring Egg Hunt at Bamford Sports Complex, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, from 9am until noon. The egg hunt will begin promptly at 10am. Children will hunt for eggs in separate age groups: 0-3 years, 4-5 years, and 6-8 year. There will be over 10,000 eggs scattered throughout the fields. Children will be awarded prizes for finding the Magic Eggs. This is a free family event. There will be a wide variety of free activities, including a giant slide, animal petting farm, hay ride, bounce houses, rock wall, entertainment, and much more. There will also be some activities at a small cost, such as sand art and pictures with Peter Cottontail, who will arrive by fire engine at 9:15am. Vendor displays will also be set up throughout the event. Food will be available for a fee. For information on Cooper City events, or to register for the Tween Egg Hunt, call 954-434-4300, ext. 233 or visit www. coopercityfl.org. For more information on Davie events, visit www.davie-fl.gov or call 954-797-1181.

Children to Test Their Creativity at Eco-Eggstravaganza! Egg Drop Contest BY DEBBY TEICH

2016 Eco-Eggstravaganza! Egg Drop Contest

hat is the best way to prevent an egg from breaking when it is dropped from the top of a Davie fire truck ladder? On April 13, from 10am to 5pm, kids of all ages will do their best to figure out the answer during Young At Art Museum’s Annual Eco-Eggstravaganza! Egg Drop Contest held at the Davie Museum. The contest is part of YAA’s Earth Day celebration, which teaches children and adults creative ways to reuse, reduce and recycle and also demonstrates how art can be an instrument for positive environmental change. To protect the eggs, children will use their creativity and ingenuity to create cradles or parachutes from the building materials included in a $2 kit, such as tape, paper bags, cotton balls and more. The egg shelter design must incorporate a recyclable “challenge material.” The material will be announced the day of the event. At 2pm, fire personnel from Town of Davie Fire Rescue will carry the eggs up an engine’s extension ladder and release them one at a time to see if they can survive the 50-foot fall without cracking their shells. In past years, the crowd has sported original signs that read “SPLAT!” and “EGG-cellent!” while chanting “Drop the Eggs!” as they fall one-by-one from the ladder. The contest attracts children of all ages. When they are not successful, many return the following year to try a new approach. Some rely on their own skills, while others seek the help of their parents, other participants or educators at the event. Typically, about 200 eggs are dropped and less than a dozen survive. Prizes are awarded to the winners. “Our Annual Eco-Eggstravaganza! Egg Drop Contest has grown to be a community favorite among our students in our Spring Art Camp, as well as our daily visitors,” said Yumina Myers, manager of school and public programs for YAA Museum. “It excites us to see students using a vast range of STEAM (Science, Technology Engineering, Arts & Math) strategies to build the perfect egg shelters. We are also very grateful to the men and women of the Davie Fire Rescue Department who help make it all possible.” YAA Museum is located at 751 SW 121st Ave, in Davie. For information, visit www.youngatartmuseum.org or call 954-424-0085.

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Davie Residents to Participate in 20th Annual Waterway Clean-Up COMMUNITY NEWS

BY DEBBY TEICH

he message is clear. Davie residents are proud of their community and they want to make sure that it is litter-free. On April 8, several hundred residents are expected to participate in the Town of Davie and Central Broward Water Control District’s 20th Annual Waterway Clean-up and Trash Splash, a public awareness campaign to keep the waterways clean. All individuals or groups must register by April 6. The effort started with a group of volunteers gathering on a Saturday to clean up the waterways and has grown into a major event involving school clubs, boy and girl scouts, religious and non-profit organizations, local families and individuals. Organizers are looking for groups, families, or individual residents to help clean and pick up trash from the canal banks. Trash bags will be provided. Check-in for the event begins at 8am at Davie Town Hall, 6591 Orange Drive (in front of the Council Chambers), and the clean-up will take place from 9am to 11:30am. Each of the volunteers will be assigned to a small area along the C-11 Canal, between State Road 7 and Flamingo Road. Participants should wear clothes that can get wet and dirty, as well as work gloves and closed toed shoes. In return for their efforts, participants will receive a free t-shirt or hat and water, as well as service hours. They will also get a ticket to

attend the “Trash Splash” pool party, which will be held after the cleanup at the Davie Pine Island Aquatics Center, 3800 SW 92nd Avenue. There will be free hot dogs and other free refreshments, as well as a D.J. spinning tunes all afternoon. Bring your swim suit and take a dip in the pool. Everyone who cleans is invited to attend. The public awareness campaign seems to be working. In the past, volunteers found many large items, such as cars, refrigerators, car tires and air conditioners. Thanks to their efforts, each year they are finding fewer large items and less trash. Barbara Hollow plans to participate in the clean-up with her two children. “I am so proud of my Town and I want to make sure that it stays clean,” said Hollow. Davie Town Hall is located at 6591 Orange Drive. Pine Island Park Pool is located at 3800 SW 92nd Avenue, in Davie. Preregistration is required. For information and an application, visit www.davie-fl.gov or call 954-797-1181.

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Classic Car Round-Up Returns to Davie BY DEBBY TEICH

undreds are expected to attend the 4th Annual Classic Car Round-Up, which is sponsored by the Town of Davie, Sentinel Classics Insurance and Rick Case Automotive Group. The proceeds from this event will go towards the Prestige Club. The event will take place on April 30, rain or shine, at the covered Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, located at 4271 Davie Rd, from 10am –4pm. “Every year, this event becomes more exciting,” said Phillip R. Holste, Assistant Town Administrator. “It has thrived over the years to become one of the most exciting events in Davie for car enthusiasts to visit and participate. Over 100 antique cars will be on display for all to see. I want to encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the live performances, DJ, food, and a wide variety of kids’ activities.” There will be 80 cars inside the arena and over 150 cars outside of the arena. The first 40 cars registered will receive a commemorative award. Ten Specialty Awards will be given, such as Best Paint, Best Interior, Best American, and Best Import. There will also be People’s Choice and Mayor’s Choice awards. Entertainment will include two live DJ’s, several local dance groups, and other

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youth performances. Food will be on-site and original arts and crafts will be available for purchase. There will be plenty of activities in the free Kids’ Fun Zone, including a rock climbing wall, obstacle course, giant slide, toddler bounce house and more. Families can also visit with the animals at the free petting farm. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Prestige Club - Helping Children in Need, which is located in Cooper City. Established in 1996, the not for profit 501c (3) organization offers love, compassion, support, and assistance to families and children in need. It encompasses a networking group of business leaders and helps promote their services and skills to the community, while at the same time organizing various fundraising, charity, and educational events towards the advancement of people less fortunate. Prestige currently sponsors over 21 different non-profit organizations in Broward County. For information, call 954-797-1181 or visit www.davieclassiccarroundup.com or www.davie-fl.gov.

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Residents Get Informed & Have Fun at Town of Davie Fire & Police Expo COMMUNITY NEWS

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hen most Davie residents have an emergency, they call the Davie Police Department or Fire Rescue for help. They recently had an opportunity to meet and learn more about some of the people who serve them at the Town of Davie Police and Fire Expo. Approximately 1,000 people attended the event, which was held at the Public Safety Complex. “This event gives us an opportunity to show off the resources that we have at our disposal to better serve the community,” said Davie Police Sergeant Mark Leone. “Thank you to everyone that attended the event and we hope to see you next year.” Visitors to the Expo enjoyed demonstrations from the Police Motorcycle Unit, SWAT team, K-9 team, Dive team, U.S. Coast Guard, and Police Mounted Unit. They also watched a rappelling exhibition, fire extinguisher demonstration, CPR demonstration, and a vehicle extrication drill. They explored fire engines, rescue trucks, SWAT trucks, community response vehicles, the smoke trailer, the Crime Scene Unit, and more. They visited with the Davie Police “Justice League,” as well as Sparky the Fire Dog and McGruff the Crime Dog. They also toured the inside of Fire Station 65 and the Police Department, where they will saw the equipment that the firefighters and police officers use and carry. Children even tried on some of the gear. Local and state agencies had tables and booths set up with information about Community Emergency Response Team, stroke awareness, blood pressure checks, child fingerprinting, child car seat safety, drowning prevention, Davie Crime Watch, and more. This is the third year that ten-year-old Luke Glassman attended the event. “It was so cool to see the man jump from the helicopter, watch the police officers ride their motorcycles and go inside the fire station,” said Luke. “When I grow up, I want to be a policeman or a fireman, so I can help people.” For information on the Davie Police Department, follow them on Twitter @DaviePolice and like them on FaceBook at www. FB.com/DaviePolice.

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Town of Davie and Red Cross Partner to Install Smoke Alarms BY DEBBY TEICH

early two-thirds of all fire deaths happen in homes that have no smoke alarms or that have malfunctioning units. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning, so you can get outside quickly. To help protect the public from a fire and its effects, the American Red Cross has implemented a nationwide effort to install smoke detectors. The Town of Davie recently partnered with the American Red Cross, Broward County Chapter, to install over 360 free lithium ion self-activating smoke detectors. “It is extremely important for us to educate our residents about the importance of having an operational smoke detector installed in their homes,” said Town of Davie Mayor Judy Paul. “Fire alarms should be an important piece of equipment in all homes.” Town of Davie Fire Rescue Department personnel met with residents throughout the target areas of Orange Park and Western Hills Mobile Home communities to find out if they were interested in having smoke detectors installed in their homes. The volunteers educated the residents about having an escape plan in the event of a fire, provided them with a fire safety checklist, and hurricane planning information. They also checked existing fire alarms in the homes and replaced old fire alarms with new ones. All of the smoke detectors were donated by the

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Town of Davie Hosts Festival of the Americas BY DEBBY TEICH

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The Festival of the Americas will be held from 3pm to 6pm, and will include traditional food and international vendors from countries in North, South, and Central America, and the Caribbean. Some of the food will include: American, Columbian, Brazilian, Guatemalan, Cuban, Mexican, Caribbean and more. Arts and crafts vendors will be selling handmade products from around the Americas and the Caribbean. There will also be fun activities for kids, such as bounce houses, an obstacle course, petting farm, face painting and more. From 7pm to 10pm, there will be a variety of evening activities that include a professional rodeo, lots of food, live musical performances, and a full night of entertainment activities. While the Festival is free to attend, the cost for the rodeo is $22/adults and $10/children, ages 3-12. For information, visit www.davie-fl.org.

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avie is a diverse community with people from many different cultural backgrounds. On April 22, the Town of Davie will celebrate a variety of cultures during the 2nd Annual Festival of the Americas. Following the festival, the Davie Pro Rodeo will host a full rodeo. The events will be held at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4271 Davie Road. “This will be a great family-friendly event that highlights diversity and culture,” said Jeff Pohlman, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts. “Bring the family for a fun day of great food, children’s activities and live entertainment. Come for the festival and stay for the rodeo!”

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Old Davie School Participates in Orange Blossom Parade & Festival BY DEBBY TEICH

he Old Davie School Historical Museum participated in the Orange Blossom Parade and won “Best Non-Commercial Float.” To depict the parade’s theme, “a gallop through time,” Rick and Lisa Caspanello used their artistic and woodworking talents to create a timeline that began in the early 1900s. Old Davie School also had a booth at the Festival, where second generation Highwaymen artists, R.L. Lewis and Kelvin Hair displayed their art for sale. Following the parade at the Orange Blossom Festival, volunteers for the Old Davie School Historical Museum gave visitors a taste of what life was like in the early 1900’s. Wearing pioneer attire, they took visitors on a tour of a reconstructed 1909 one-room pioneer house, so they could see how Florida pioneers lived before electricity and indoor plumbing. The pioneers churned butter, prepared the batter, snapped beans and built a

fire to prepare the meal for the day. Visitors watched them cook on the open fire and then sampled the homemade food fresh food, which included bean soup, biscuits with jam and butter, collard greens, cherry cobbler, pineapple upside cake and more.

Volunteers also took visitors on a free guided tour of the Old Davie School Historical Museum, which tells the story of how the community of Davie grew from the reclaimed land of the Everglades into the booming town it is today. They had an opportunity to explore a replica of a 1920’s classroom and search through hidden treasures at the indoor flea market. The Old Davie School Historical Museum is located at 6650 Griffin Road on the south side of Griffin Road. For information, visit www. olddavieschool.org.

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Miss Orange Blossom Pageant Winners Announced COMMUNITY NEWS

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fter a 10 year hiatus, the Miss Orange Blossom Pageant returned for the 80th Annual Orange Blossom Festival, Parade and Rodeo. Judges were looking for young ladies who represent the culture and diversity of Davie. The crowned Queen in each age group had an opportunity to ride in the Orange Blossom Parade in February and made appearances at the Orange Blossom Festival and Rodeo. “The pageant is important to showcase

the wonderful young women that represent the All American Davie Girl,” said Leona Henry, public relations coordinator for the Town of Davie. “These young ladies will be given the opportunity to represent the Town at future events.” The pageant was open to residents of Davie or girls who are enrolled in Davie Schools, ages 2 – 24. Thirty-one girls participated. In all divisions, the girls competed in a party dress of their choice, as well as the western wear of their choice. There was no talent competition. One queen and two princesses were selected in each age division. The queens were as follows: ▸▸ Tiny Miss (2-4): Olivia Solana ▸▸ Little Miss (5-7): Vanessa Gonzalez ▸▸ Jr. Miss (8-10): Sophia Nardi ▸▸ Miss Jr. Teen (11-13): Cheyenne Johnson ▸▸ Miss Teen (14-16): Jena Iten ▸▸ Miss (17-24): Taylor Jones All contestants received goodie bags, a participant medal, and two tickets to the Orange Blossom Rodeo. The queens and princesses received a crown, sash, and trophy. Special awards were also given in all divisions.

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Cooper City 5K Richardson Run and Fitness Walk Celebrated 36 Years BY DEBBY TEICH

unners and walkers of all ages recently gathered for the 36th Annual Cooper City Richardson 5K Run/Walk and One Mile Run/Walk at the Cooper City Sports Complex. The community event honors Jim Richardson and Ken Richardson, two Cooper City residents that have contributed to the success of the race over the past three decades. “This event is a great opportunity to promote fitness and a healthy lifestyle as we continue to support health initiatives to keep our city’s status as a Healthy Weight Community Champion,” said Felicia Trainor, Recreation Program Specialist for the City of Cooper City. The timed 5K Run/Walk started and finished at Cooper City Sports Complex. It took participants on a course through a residential neighborhood. The OneMile Fitness Run/Walk was held inside the Cooper City Sports Complex. A variety of awards were presented, including: ▸▸ Top Master Male/Female – Jorge Ramos – male/Tucci Cina - female ▸▸ Top Grand Master Male Female – Herbert Weber - male/Renee Rosenthal - female ▸▸ Top Senior Grand Master Male/Female –

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alentine’s Day is a time for love and romance. Cooper City couples, along with their guests, celebrated the holiday by renewing their vows during the “Say I Do…Again” ceremony held at the Cooper City Community Center. Some came to celebrate their first anniversaries, while others have come back every year and plan their Valentine’s celebration around it. “Renewing your wedding vows at ‘Say I Do...Again’ is a perfect way to reaffirm your commitment and devotion to the one you love,” said Chris Garcia, Recreation Director for the Cooper City Recreation Department. Cooper City Mayor Greg Ross officiated the ceremony, which included a walk down the aisle, flowers, photo under the wedding arch, customary cutting of the

cake, refreshments, prizes from local businesses, and a certificate of re-affirmation from the City. Each participant brought their favorite wedding photo to display. During the registration process, each couple provided information about themselves, such as how many years they have been married, where they met, and how many children they have. As each one was called up individually to “walk the aisle,” some of this information was shared with others at the event. After reaffirming their vows, the couples danced, took pictures of cutting the cake together and shared stories For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org.

31st Annual New Horizon Golf Classic to Benefit Children’s Home BY DEBBY TEICH

olunteers at New Horizon United Methodist Church in Southwest Ranches have been busy preparing for the 31st Annual New Horizon Golf Classic and Silent Auction Luncheon on April 29. Proceeds will benefit the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home, a faith-based, diverse home that provides care to children, youth and families throughout Florida. “I love the work of the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home and especially their new work here in Broward County,” said Rafe Vigil, New Horizon’s Pastor. “This golf tournament and silent auction is a fun day for a worthy cause. The golf course is beautiful

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and a delicious lunch is included. There is also an opportunity to participate in a silent auction for many wonderful items. The children and families in difficult situations will be blessed by your support. Please join us in healing children and families in Broward County.” The Classic will be held at Jacaranda Golf Club in Plantation. It features an 8am shotgun start. The tournament ends with an awards luncheon and a silent auction, with items such as trips, hotel, golfing, spa visits and much more. The cost is $150 for a single or $550 for a foursome, including greens fee, cart, drawing ticket, range balls, luncheon, shirt and/or gift bag, and other fun. Nongolfers are also welcome and can pay $35 to attend the luncheon and silent auction. This is the 14th year that the golf tournament will benefit the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home, which helps nearly 1,000 children each year. Campuses provide a haven for children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned, giving them a safe place to heal, be supported and grow into healthy, independent adults. The Children’s Home offers specialized residential care and treatment with nurtur-

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f you are thinking about adopting a pet, don’t miss the first annual Dog AdoptA-Thon, sponsored by the Cooper City Recreation Department and the Cooper City Teen Council. On April 22, from 10am1pm, 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. “It’s important to adopt dogs simply because of how many there are,” said Kendyl Counts, Teen Council Secretary. “By adopting, we are discouraging the unnecessary breeding of more dogs when there are already so many that desperately need a home. We hope the event will raise awareness of the benefits of adopting pets and help find forever homes for as many dogs as we can.” 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 Bingo at Light Up Cooper City; volunteered at Community Book Swaps, Brunch with Santa, Father-Daughter Dance; and much more. To ensure a successful event, Council members attended other dog-related events to see how they were run. They also met with the owner of Will’s Way Dog Rescue to make sure that the event would meet the needs of the dogs and guests and be safe for everyone involved. The Adopt-A-Thon will have small meet-and-greet

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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 dogs are coming from local rescues, including Milo’s Rescue, Good Karma Pet Rescue and Dachshund Rescue of South Florida. They have already been vaccinated. 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. Kendyl has been a member of the Cooper City Teen Council for the past five years. She is currently a senior in high school. She now volunteers for many of the events she attended as a child. “I joined the Cooper City Teen Council, because I wanted to become more involved in my community,” said Kendyl. “I now see events such as Trick or Treat from Shop to Shop and the Spring Egg Hunt from a whole new perspective.” Kendyl has a dachshund named Rocket and is hoping to see more dachshunds at the Dog Adopt-a-thon. “We encourage people to come, whether you are actively looking to adopt or just want to see some cute dogs,” said Kendyl. “Maybe you will even fall in love with one, while you are at the event.”

his month, four South Florida girls, ages 10 to 16, will travel to Dublin, Ireland to represent the United States at the 2017 World Irish Dancing Championships. Ten yearold Catherine Kilroy of Davie is one of them. Catherine has been involved in Irish dancing since the age of four. Her older sister Ciara also dances. After going to her sister’s practices and performances, she decided to try it. Catherine trains at the Drake School of Irish Dance. One day, she hopes to perform in a professional show, such as “Riverdance.” “I love Irish dance, because I get to express my Irish culture,” said Catherine. “I also have lots of fun doing it. I love my amazing teachers Karl Drake and Christina Deacy, who have helped me throughout Irish dance.” Catherine will be one of the youngest participants from the state of Florida attending the championship. She qualified at the regional championships held in December 2016 in Baltimore. She will be competing in the Girls Under 11. She has been spending two to three hours a day preparing for the competition. She will be dancing two rounds - one in hard shoes, which make sounds similar to tap shoes, and one in light shoes or “Ghillies,” which are more like ballet shoes. If she places in the top 50 out of 200 dancers in the first two rounds, she will be called up on stage to perform a solo nontraditional set dance. “This is my first world championship, so the pressure is on,” said Catherine. “It will be nerve racking, but I do think it will be a lot of fun. This is like the Olympics of Irish dance. The best dancers from all over the world will be there” Catherine’s mom, Jennette Kilroy, says that Irish dancing

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Catherine Kilroy of Davie will be competing at the 2017 World Irish Dancing Championships.

has been a way for Catherine and her older sister Ciara, now a senior in high school, to connect to their Irish heritage. It also requires a lot of time and dedication. “Their dad is a Dublin native and we wanted our children to experience Irish dance and music,” said Kilroy. “Being so dedicated to Irish dance is tough for Catherine. She spends hours practicing and balancing school, homework and her other passion, diving. It has taught her to be well organized and work hard. She has also learned how to both win and lose without giving up. She loves it all, which helps.” Catherine’s grandmother, aunts, uncles and cousins live in Dublin and will be cheering for her at the competition.

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orses are a common sight in Davie. They are typically ridden, trained, fed, groomed and loved. Students from three local schools recently had the unique opportunity to read to them during the 12th Annual Wild Horse Tales Children’s Literacy event, hosted by the Davie-Cooper City Rotary Club at the Bergeron Rodeo Arena. The program promotes literacy by combining live horses with classic horse literature. In February, 350 first graders from Flamingo Elementary, Davie Elementary and Driftwood Elementary got to see and touch a horse at their school. The Davie-Cooper City Rotary Club also provided each of them with a hard cover copy of “Little Black, A Pony” by Walter Farley. In the book, a little boy is in love with horses. When he gets into trouble, he relies on Little Black to save him. The story is about friendship and unwavering loyalty. After the students spent five weeks reading the book in class, their Wild Horse Tales reading adventure continued at the Bergeron Rodeo Arena. In the morning, members of the South Florida Trail Riders taught them about horses and how to care for them. 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. Rotary, which has 1.2 million members worldwide, is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. The Davie-Cooper City Rotary Club was established in 1971. It 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. Most of the meetings include a guest speaker from a community business or charitable organization. Outside of the meetings, members have an opportunity to attend social events with their own members, as well as those in other Rotary clubs in the area.

In addition to Advancing Children’s Literacy, Rotary members participate in a variety of other community service activities, including Davie’s Orange Blossom Festival, Parade and Rodeo, and Cooper City’s Founder’s Day Festival. In December, the club sponsors a Children’s Holiday Party. They invite approximately 120 disadvantaged children and school staff members from 12 local schools to the Signature Grand for an event complete with Santa, Disney characters, lunch, music and dancing. Each child receives an age appropriate gift. For information, visit www.daviecoopercity.rotary-clubs.org.

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uch of Broward County is surrounded by canals and waterways, which are home to fish, birds, alligators and other wildlife. This month, students will have an opportunity to celebrate and honor Earth Day by taking a close look at their environment and capturing the images on paper during the 11th Annual Everglades Eyes children’s art competition, presented at Old Davie School in partnership with Central Broward Water Control District’s (CBWCD) outreach program. The deadline to submit artwork to teachers is April 5. The artwork will be exhibited at the Old Davie School, from April 20 to May 26. An artist’s reception and awards ceremony will be held on April 20, from 5:30pm to 7pm. “It’s hard to believe this is the 11th year of Everglades Eyes,” said Constance Ruppender, Central Broward Water Control District’s 2016 1st place winner Jackson Burd outreach coordinator. “Every year with “Life in the Everglades” we see more art entries and more talent! It’s so rewarding for us to see the community support these young artists. It’s a great way to spread our message that ‘Canals Connect Us!’”

The contest is open to all 4th and 5th grade students. Last year, 62 individual artists showed their work in the exhibit. The artwork must be original. Mediums may include oil, watercolor, pastel, and acrylic painting, pencil drawings, mixed media, photography and collage. It should capture an image or images of Zoe Petroiany’s “Enchanted Everglades,” Broward County waterways and 2016 2nd place winner may include canals, lakes and the Everglades. People, pets and wildlife images within this context are welcomed. Students may submit their artwork to their teachers, who can contact CBWCD to arrange for pickup of entries. All artwork will be returned after the exhibit closes. Winners will be selected by a jury of community leaders Nesselroth’s “Pinelands,” and art teachers. Cash prizes and Sophia 2016 3rd place winner ribbons will be awarded to first, second and third place. There will be a People’s Choice Award the night of the opening on April 20, which includes a ribbon and a special prize. For information on the contest, visit www.centralbrowardwcd. org or call Outreach at 954-432-5110. For information on the Old Davie School, visit www.olddavieschool.org.

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2867 South University Drive | (954) 424-0300 yeoldefalconpub.com Pub $

Yuzu Sushi

2211 South University Drive | (954) 870-7553 ushiosushi.com.com Sushi $$

HALLANDALE BEACH Adena Grill

900 Silks Run | (954) 464-2333 adenagrill.com Steakhouse $$$$

Frankey’s Sports Bar

900 Silks Run | (954) 464-2333 frankeysbar.com Sports Bar $$

Juniper on the Water

1975 South Ocean Drive | (954) 544-3370 juniperonthewater.com American $$

ROK BRGR Burger Bar

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HOLLYWOOD Chillbar

1925 Hollywood Blvd | (954) 929-9966 thegreekjoint.com Greek $$ 111 S Surf Rd | (954) 699-0901 crabs.com American $$$

Il Posto Ristorante

4525 Hollywood Boulevard | (954) 744-4333 ilposto-ristorante.com Italian $$

J28 Sandwich Bar

1854 North Young Circle | (754) 208-2902 j28sandwichbar.com

Jack’s Hollywood Diner

1031 North Federal Highway | (954) 929-2888 jacksdiner.com Diner $

JWB Prime

1111 North Ocean Drive | (954) 874-4462 jwbrestaurant.com Steakhouse $$$$

La Flambe

2051 Hollywood Boulevard | (954) 613-5726 French $$

Laura’s Cuba Restaurant

2723 Boulevard | (954) 921-9990 laurascubanrestaurant.com Cuban $$

Land Shark Bar & Grill

1111 North Ocean Drive | (954) 874-4444 margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com American $$

Lola’s on Harrison

2032 Harrison Street | (954) 927-9851 lolasonharrison.com American $$$

Margaritaville

1111 North Ocean Drive | (954) 874-4471 margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com American $$

Pachamanka Authentic Peruvian 321 Johnson Street | (954) 926-1020 pachamankarestaurant.com Peruvian $$

1940 North 30th Road | (954) 647-8505 hollywoodchillbar.com American $$

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Rudy’s Pub & Restaurant

4799 Hollywood Boulevard | (954) 966-1429 Sports Bar $$

1910 Hollywood Boulevard | (954) 391-7400 endsmeat.com American $$

1650 Johnson St | (954) 927-6040 rudysofhollywood.com American $$

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Shabo’s Barbecue

GG’s Waterfront Bar & Grill

606 North Ocean Drive | (954) 929-7030 ggswaterfront.com American $$$$

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1840 Harrison Street | (954) 559-6164 shabosbarbecue.com Moroccan $$

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Siamrice Thai & Tapas

5071 Sheridan Street | (954) 981-2002 siamricethaitapas.com Thai $$

La Casserola

6941 SW 196th Avenue | (954) 470-5021 Venezuelan $$

Sonny’s Famous Steak Hogies

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Gold Marquess Fine Chinese Food 8525 Pines Boulevard | (954) 367-7730 goldmarquess.com Chinese $$$

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1500 North Boardwalk | (954) 921-7711 thetacospothollywood.com Mexican $$

Haruko Japanese Fusion

Tipsy Boar

1906 Harrison Street | (954) 947-6306 thetipsyboar.com American $$

Viva Brazil

1657 South 21st Avenue | (954) 548-6255 vivabrazilfl.com Steakhouse $$

Whiskey Tango Bar & Grill

1903 Hollywood Blvd | (954) 925-2555 whiskeytangofl.com American $$

PEMBROKE PINES El Atlakat Restaurant

8984 Taft Street | (954) 450-0866 elatlakatrestaurant.com Salvadoran $

Brimstone Woodfire Grill

14575 SW 5th Street | (954) 430-2333 brimstonewoodfiregrill.com Steakhouse $$

Brusketta Italian Café

18283 Pines Boulevard | (754) 703-4847 harukomiami.com Japanese $$

I Love Tacos Restaurant

15807 Pines Boulevard | (954) 450-3522 ilovetacosrestaurant.com Mexican $$

Kaya’s Mediterranean Bistro

1411 North Palm Avenue | (954) 589-0674 kayasmediterraneanbistro.com Mediterranean $$$

Mezes Greek Taverna

10040 Pines Boulevard | (954) 430-1725 mezestaverna.com Greek $$

Mikan Japanese Restaurant

12502 Pines Boulevard | (954) 432-7775 mikansushi.com Japanese $$

The Pub Pembroke

237 SW 145th Terrace | (954) 430-4230 experiencethepub.com Pub $$

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Lime Fresh Mexican Grill

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256 South University Drive | (954) 533-9326 mustardseedbistro.com Café $$

Padrino’s Cuban Cuisine

801 South University Drive | (954) 476-5777 padrinos.com Cuban $

1511 South University Drive | (954) 915-0806 vignetosplantation.com Italian $$ 801 South University Drive | (954) 533-1047 sicilianoven.com Italian $$

Vivace Gourmet Pizza & Pasta

9763 West Broward Boulevard | (954) 4402189 vivacepizza.com Italian $$

Zona Fresca

Parlour Vegan Bakery

1095 South University Drive | (954) 370-3332 zonafresca.com Mexican $$

Zaatar Lebanese Food

Acquolina Ristorante

1487 South University Drive | (954) 533-7104 Bakery $

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1893 North Pine Island Road | (954) 3700039 zaatarlebanesefood.com Middle Eastern $

2320 Weston Road | (954) 389-1880 acquolinaweston.com Italian $$

Las Cholitas

2780 Weston Road | (954) 306-0781 belliniweston.com Italian $$

Bellini Italian Bistro

1831 North Pine Island Road | (954) 3066041 Peruvian $$

Carolina Ale House

Landlubber’s Raw Bar & Grill

2618 Weston Road | (954) 217-1233 carolinaalehouse.com Sports Bar $

1851 North Pine Island Road | (954) 4732884 Landlubbersbarandgrill.com Sports Bar $$

288 Indian Trace | (954) 385-5585 cevichearigato.com Peruvian Fusion $$

1861 North Pine Island Boulevard | (954) 424-0808 Thai $$

Gold Marquess Fine Chinese Food Point Royal

8525 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines 954-367-7730 $$$ Gold Marquess Fine Chinese Cuisine invites guests to experience an elegant atmosphere where modern Asian decor meets a retained authentic Cantonese cuisine. Enjoy large portions of delectable meat and live prepared seafood along with a harmonized wine and cocktail menu. Sample the expansive dim sum dishes carefully hand-crafted from scratch. Or celebrate an exclusive event with family, friends and colleagues.

Diplomat Beach Resort , 3555 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood (954) 602-8750 $$$$ A Coastal-American Restaurant by renowned chef Geoffrey Zakarian featuring American cuisine, the freshest seafood, a lively raw bar, and cocktails with local flavor. The indoor-outdoor establishment is located within The Diplomat Beach Resort. Complimentary Valet parking provided. Open for dinner Sun.-Thurs. 5:30-10:00pm and Fri. and Sat. 5:30-11:00pm. For reservations visit pointroyalreservations@ diplomatresort.com or call 954-602-8750.

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3491 Hiatus Road, Sunrise 954-572-0821 $ All That Jazz Café & Grill is not your typical restaurant. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights it becomes a hip dinner club, serving outstanding food and playing live music. The menu features a wonderful blend of American, New Orleans and world cuisines. From flame grilled steaks and fresh seafood to specialty tacos and original pasta dishes, the food is all-natural, homemade and always cooked to order. 9763 W Broward Boulevard, Plantation 954-440-2189 $$ Vivace Gourmet Pizza & Pasta is a unique one of a kind concept. It is a trendy, full-service Pizzaria and Italian Restaurant featuring wines from around the globe, craft beers, and local produce. They have brought back the lost arts of “from scratch cooking,” hand tossed pizzas, and true hospitable service. Vivace is casual, yet sophisticated! Dine in, take out, delivery, catering, and private event services are all offered.

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14838 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines 954-538-9696 $$

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3305 South University Drive, Davie 954-472-3666 $$ Shinju Japanese Buffet is one of the finest and freshest Sushi and seafood buffet chains in the area. Enjoy a large quantity of high quality choices, as you dine in an elegant restaurant with attentive customer service. The large buffet includes more than 100 quality all-you-can-eat Oriental-flavored items, with approximately 45 types of freshly-made Sushi, Rolls and Sashimi; crab legs; peel-n-eat shrimp and more. Shinju also offers wine, sake and domestic beer, with B1G1 on Mondays and Tuesdays all day. Receive free lunch or dinner on your birthday.

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4799 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood 954-966-1429 $$ Rickey’s has been an institution in Hollywood for 60 years and was one of the area’s first restaurants when Hollywood was just a dirt road. They are known for their friendly, casual atmosphere and fully stocked sports bar. Besides being a great spot to catch a game on one of their 15 TVs, game day specials such as 20 chicken wings plus a pitcher for $19.95 during all football games always score big. Other feature items include burgers, ribs, steaks, salads and lobster. Thursday-Sunday enjoy their 2 for $25.95 Lobster Special. They are also always open 7 days a week from 11am-2am.

1382 Weston Road, Weston 954-389-7029 $ IParc 28 has been serving the Weston community for the past 25 years. It specializes in authentic Chinese cuisine, as well as Malaysian, Thai, Indian and exotic Asian food. It offers different specials weekly, in addition to its popular daily lunch and dinner specials. The extensive menu offers something for everyone including vegetarian, low fat and low salt options. The Asian-feeling restaurant will give diners a true taste of Asian flavors.

1651 Bonaventure Boulevard, Weston 954-389-5188 $$ POC American Fusion Buffet and Sushi is a true culinary experience. It offers a vast array of dishes from around the world in the first ever “non-traditional” buffet-style dining restaurant. House specialty sushi includes the Lobster Roll (served on holidays) and Salmon Caviar Nigiri. In addition to an expansive sushi and sashimi buffet, other POC delicacies include barbecue steak, ribeye, and hibachi grill. It offers a special menu on holidays.

Zona Blu

189 Weston Road, Weston 954-617-7999 $$ Zona Blu specializes in Sardinian-style Italian cuisine. The casual , family-friendly restaurant and deli/market serves fresh seafood, homemade pasta, wood-fired pizza and offers a fine selection of imported wines. Its signature dishes include Linguine Nere all-Arresina and Fregola Sarda ai Frutti di Mare. It offers a monthly Agriturismo Night, as well as a Chef’s Choice menu featuring Zona Blu’s most popular Sardinian dishes prepared by Chef Andrea Fadda.

Sushi Tom

1396 SW 160th Avenue, Weston 954-385-3688 $$ Sushi Tom has been serving the highest quality sushi in Weston since 2009. It specializes in authentic Japanese cuisine featuring teriyaki, tempura and an extensive menu of fresh sushi and sashimi, at reasonable prices. There is even an all-you-can-eat sushi menu. Sushi Tom offers dine-in, take-out and delivery.

Sushiato

4483 Weston Road, Weston 754-223-7923 $$ The concept behind Sushiato, the art of sushi; is different from what we know as Sushi restaurants, because Sushiato presents Sushi with a “Latin Fusion” exotic and tropical flavors mixed with original Japanese cuisine and recipes. Their owners came from Venezuela with this idea and Weston received them open arms sharing the dream of this new concept. Weston is a clear example of what a great fusion gives a city: diverse nationalities, cultures, styles, accents and flavors that melt to create a new identity.

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can always count on a prospective client to ask me the following two questions at their initial consultation: ▸▸ How long will my divorce take? ▸▸ How much will it cost? In reality, the answer to the second question is directly related to the answer to first question. Since attorney’s fees for divorce cases are based upon time spent by the attorney, the cost will vary from case to case. The more complex the case, the longer it usually takes and therefore the more it will cost. The more litigation in a case, the more time it will take and therefore, the more it will cost. I often tell clients that it is really up to them how quickly a case gets resolved. The quicker they can reach an agreement, the quicker they can be divorced. Once an agreement is signed by the parties, it is literally a matter of weeks until a Final Judgment granting the divorce can be issued by a Judge. However, what if there is not a quick settlement? What if there are issues which need to be litigated? How long can someone expect a divorce to continue until they get to a final resolution? Unfortunately, sometimes the answers to these questions are not in the control of the attorney. In addition, Florida law provides for certain deadlines, which must be followed. When a Petition for Dissolution is filed (the original document), it is usually served upon the other spouse. This process can take a week or more depending on a number of factors, such as the process server’s ability to locate the individual. The Florida Courts have recently converted to E-filing and this has also caused a delay in receiving documentation back from the Clerk’s Office. Once served, the spouse has twenty days to respond in writing. If the response contains a counter-petition, then another 20 days will be allowed for a subsequent response. At this point, the case is considered to be “at issue” and all initial pleadings have been filed. This is just the beginning stages and already approximately 6 weeks have passed. If we need time to litigate any temporary issues, it could be weeks or months before we can obtain a court date. Judge’s dockets are full and it is simply a matter of first come, first served for a court date. No matter how much an attorney tries to get an earlier court date, the Judge only has a limited amount of time due to his/her heavy caseload. So when I am asked, “Why is it taking so long?” I try my best to explain the various factors which cause delay. It is often times frustrating to me, so I can only imagine how frustrating it is for the client. The law firm of Evan H. Baron and Associates is located at 1655 North Commerce Parkway, Suite 201, in Weston. If you have any questions concerning this issue or any other family law matter, call the office at 954-385-9160.

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Demand is Strong

Foot traffic refers to the number of people who are out, physically looking at homes right now. The latest foot traffic numbers from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) show that the number of buyers out looking for their dream homes in December reached the highest mark since February 2016.

There Is Less Competition

Housing inventory just dropped to a 3.6-month supply, which is well under the 6-month supply needed for a normal housing market. This means, in many areas, there are not enough homes for sale to satisfy the number of buyers in that market. This is good news for home prices; however, additional inventory is about to come to market. “Total housing inventory at the end of December dropped 10.8% (according to NAR), which is the lowest level since NAR began tracking the supply of all housing types in 1999. Inventory has fallen year-over-year for 19 straight months and is at a 3.6-month supply at the current sales pace.” However, there is a pent-up desire for many homeowners to move, as they were unable to sell over the last few years because of a negative equity situation. Homeowners are now seeing a return to positive equity, as real estate values have increased over the last four years. Many of these homes will be coming to market soon. Also, new construction of single-family homes is again beginning to increase. A study by Harris Poll revealed that 41% of buyers would prefer to buy a new home, while only 21% prefer an existing home (38% had no preference).

There Will Never Be a Better Time to Move-Up

If you are moving up to a larger, more expensive home, consider doing it now. Prices are projected to appreciate by 4.7% over the next 12 months according to CoreLogic. If you are moving to a higher priced home, it will wind up costing you more in raw dollars (both in down payment and mortgage payment) if you wait. You can also lock in your 30-year housing expense with an interest rate around 4% right now. Rates are projected to rise by half a percentage point by the end of 2017.

How Do Floridians Feel

Look at the reason you decided to sell in the first place and determine whether it is worth waiting. According to a newly released University of Florida survey, 50.1% of Floridians feel it is a good time to buy a house. The U.S. Census Bureau found that the Florida homeownership rate dropped 8 percentage points to 64.4 as of 2016 – the lowest since the government started tracking the rate in 1984. Florida’s homeownership rate peaked at 72.4% in 2006 on the beginning fringe of the Great Recession.

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s young children, many of us dream firefighters. I remember spending many a childhood afternoon and weekend imitating public safety professionals. With toy handcuffs at the ready or a small garden hose standing in as a fire hose, my friends and I role-played for hours as we rushed to help those in need. We chased down the bad guys who needed to be brought to “justice.” For me, that childhood passion translated into a long and fruitful career in law enforcement. For nearly four decades, I’ve had the good fortune of performing challenging, yet rewarding, work where I’ve made a positive difference in the lives of thousands of people with whom I’ve come into contact. Yet, while law enforcement officers and firefighters are the public face of public safety, there are many other positions that are less visible but no less important. The Broward Sheriff’s Office is looking for more good men and women to join our team in the

critically-important positions of E911 Communications operators, detention deputies and Child Protective Investigations Section (CPIS) investigators. Communications operators are the lifeline between the community and first responders. These unsung heroes do far more than just answer 911 phone calls – they are the quarterbacks of public safety. They offer lifesaving instructions and provide a calming presence while obtaining the critical information necessary to direct emergency response teams to where they need to go. These workers undergo months of intensive training to learn the ins and outs of public safety – and their impact is immeasurable. The same can be said of our detention deputies. Each day, these men and women are charged not only with maintaining order and discipline among detainees in our jails – the 12th largest jail system in the nation – but also ensuring the safety and security of the detainees, the public and other fellow law enforcement and detention personnel. As rehabilitation is a top priority at BSO, detention deputies also have the unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of detainees because of their close and frequent interactions with them. Finally, BSO’s CPIS investigators dedicate their careers to ensuring our community’s children are safer and more secure. These professionals investigate allegations of child abuse, abandonment or

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neglect – and work with families for the protection of their children. They also provide assistance to improve parenting capacities and strengthen families with a focus on enhancing child safety. All three of these positions at BSO are tremendously rewarding careers. BSO also offers competitive salaries, an outstanding work environment and amazing benefits, including low-cost medical insurance, retirement pension and generous vacation leave. At BSO, you also have the opportunity to work for the largest fully-accredited public safety agency and one of the most respected in the country. With that comes bountiful opportunities for advancement. Don’t settle for a job – embark on a career. Come join us at BSO and make a difference in your community. Explore these and many other opportunities – and apply online – at jobs.sheriff.org. For information, visit sheriff.org.

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Make Mealtime Memorable at Weston Diner and Blue Moon Diner

etween work, school, sports and other activities, most families are hard-pressed to find time to cook a healthy family meal, let alone sit down together to enjoy it. Two popular restaurants are bringing families together for memorable meal times. Both Weston Diner and Blue Moon Diner specialize in serving traditional comfort foods, as well as gourmet delicacies, that taste just as good as home-cooked, if not better.

What’s new on the menu? We’ve added five

new items to our breakfast menu. The “Super Mess” features eggs scrambled with chopped sausage, ham, bacon and potatoes and topped with our homemade sausage gravy. Another great choice is the Corned Beef Hash and Cheese Omelet. Both items are served with hashbrowns and toast. Fruit lovers will want to try our new Blueberry Pancakes, Belgium Waffle with Strawberry Topping, or the Banana and Walnut Pancakes.

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Owner Sam Wong shares the secret to running two successful diners which have been satisfying hungry diners for well over a decade.

Please describe your restaurants. Weston Diner and Blue Moon Diner offer good home-style cooking at an affordable price. We serve classic hearty breakfast cuisine as well as a mixture of classic American dishes, seafood specialties and Latin-inspired entrees. What can diners expect to find when they visit Weston Diner or Blue Moon Diner? Diners can expect to receive quality

food with large portions at a very reasonable price. We are definitely not your typical diners. We use the diner name, but once inside our restaurants look like a comfy family-friendly restaurant. We care about our customers and will do anything we can to make your dining experience an enjoyable one.

Why do you focus on fresh, home-style cooking? We realize that eating well on a

budget can be a challenge for many families. However, both of our restaurants have a consistent focus on fresh food and great value. Our soups are homemade daily. Every Friday we serve New England Seafood Chowder that is to die for! We also use top quality ingredients to prepare our food. All of our burgers and our meatloaf are made from Angus ground chuck. We use choice grade beef for our Churrasco steaks. We use fresh salmon, never frozen, for our salmon dishes. We also use chunk light tuna for all of our tuna salads, and the list goes on and on.

Do you have any specialty dishes you are known for? For breakfast you can’t beat our huge omelets or “The Mess,” bacon, ham, sausage, cheese, and potatoes scrambled and served with toast. For lunch, I recommend any of our oversized salads or our crispy fish and chips. For dinner, which is served only at Blue Moon Diner, one of our signature dishes is the Seafood Stuffed Grouper, but you can’t go wrong with any of our fresh fish specials. We are also known for our homemade soups like our Seafood Chowder.

What distinguishes your restaurants from other casual dining establishments? Our goal was to

create restaurants where the food is fresh, delicious and so affordable that you could come by and dine every day. Both Weston Diner and Blue Moon Diner serve over 20 breakfast specials starting at just $3.99 on weekdays from 7-11am and over 30 lunch specials served daily from 11am to 3pm. We have daily dinner specials at Blue Moon Diner starting at $7.99 with options ranging from seafood to chicken to steak. We also offer a $1.99 kid’s meal from Tuesday through Sunday after 3pm. Kid’s meals are served with a soft drink and cookie or ice-cream.

How long have you been in business? Weston Diner has been open for 14 years and Blue Moon Diner for six years. Is there anything else you would like readers to know about Weston Diner and Blue Moon Diner? We offer take-out, delivery and

catering. We have two separate dining rooms at Blue Moon Diner that can accommodate any special occasion or party. Weston Diner is located at 4484 Weston Road (at the corner of Weston Road and Griffin Road) and Blue Moon Diner is at 10076 Griffin Road (at the corner of Griffin Road and Nob Hill Road/ Palm Avenue). The Weston Diner is open daily for breakfast and lunch from 7am-3pm. The Blue Moon Diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is open 7am-9pm Tuesday through Sunday. There is no dinner service on Monday.

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Davie Update ASK THE MAYOR

BY DAVIE MAYOR JUDY PAUL

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he American Red Cross, Davie Fire Rescue, CERT members, volunteers from Nova Southeastern University and Davie Community Services joined together to offer free smoke alarms and deliver fire prevention information in places we know have a high chance of fires. This campaign was in the Orange Park, Cheron Village and Western Hills neighborhoods on Saturday, March 4. The group met and organized the teams that went out into the neighborhoods at the Orange Park Community Center in Davie. The event started at 8:30am and continued until the last alarm was installed. Breakfast and lunch was provided by the American Red Cross. It was certainly an outstanding show of support. Chief Downey, Councilwoman Susan Starkey and the Mayor were on hand to launch the event. The 80th Orange Blossom Festival was a huge success and everyone was treated to fine weather for the parade and a weekend of fun and activities. I was thrilled to bring back the Miss Orange Blossom Pageant and to present our lovely court of Queens in both the parade and at the rodeos. Congratulations to our young ladies of the royal court: Tiny Miss – Olivia Solana, 4; Little Miss – Vanessa Gonzalez, 7; Jr. Miss – Sophia Nardi, 9; Miss Jr. Teen – Cheyenne Johnson, 12; Miss Teen – Jena Iten, 15; and Miss Orange Blossom – Taylor Jones, 17. If you have passed the site for the Davie Farm Park on Shot Gun Rd., you will notice activity. The survey has been completed and the tree and brush removal is continuing. FDOT has planted trees along the western fence line bordering I-75 and dirt has been delivered to begin the berm, so we can plant a line of trees on the south fence line. We are anticipating a ground breaking this year. I am so excited that everyone is catching Farm Park fever. This will be an exciting way to showcase the agricultural and equestrian past, present and future, not only of Davie, but for all of South Florida. I can’t believe that the clocks have once again jumped forward for spring and that the days are getting longer. That means more kids will be outside, so please drive cautiously. With increased traffic, it would be so nice if everyone would be patient, slow down and make our roads safe again! Too many people are rushing and racing and being inconsiderate of others on the road. Try leaving a few minutes earlier for work or play and arrive alive. Don’t forget our April events and plan to join Mr. Bunny at our spring egg hunt at Bamford Sports Complex on April 15; Festival of the Americas on April 22 at the Rodeo Arena; and Classic Car Show at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds and under the roof of the Rodeo Arena on April 30. Details are available on the Davie website: www.davie-fl.gov. There is also the Project Stable Horse show at the Arena on April 2. The gates open at 11am; horse show starts at 12noon and game at 2:30pm. The classes will include English and Western, as well as time and games. The Mayor will be judging a special class, so come out and enjoy the fun! For the full show program, visit the Project Stable web site. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at jpaul@davie-fl.gov or call 954-797-1030.

Q&A: Ready for a run? There’s much to know before you go. According to recent statistics, U.S. participation in running and jogging has grown 70% over Farah Tejpar, MD the past decade. Cleveland Clinic Florida In 2016, it was Sports Health Specialist estimated that over 60 million Americans were involved in the sport. The number of people running in non-traditional events like warrior and color runs has increased dramatically in the past five years. Running properly is of utmost importance, regardless of whether you’ve been running for years or just getting started, or if you’re running just for recreation or are serious about the sport and have goals to break personal bests. And sometimes it requires some trial and error to figure out what will work best for you. We asked Farah Tejpar, MD, sports health specialist, to answer key questions about running, and how runners of all types can prepare.

Q. Is running good for everyone? A. Running is a great way to boost your metabolism, burn calories and improve your cardiovascular health. But it’s important to run with proper technique and incorporate warm up and recovery exercises. Q. Are there different types of runners? A. Runners can fall into two groups. • Endurance athletes who are always training for their next marathon or striving to improve their performance • Weekend warriors who enjoy running for recreation and fitness Q. What are typical running injuries? A. Runners typically present with overuse injuries. Overuse injuries result from increased demand over time on the muscles, bones and tendons. Q. Is running bad for your joints? A. Running can help with weight maintenance and weight loss. This actually decreases the load on your joints and helps to prevent arthritis.

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Please describe your business. OXXO Care Cleaners is more than a dry cleaner, we think about the convenience of the client, while taking care of their clothes and the environment. How are you environmentally-friendly? OXXO Care Cleaners is 100% green. We work with a program called Green Earth. All of our products are biodegradable and non-toxic, which make them better for your clothes. The clothes are hand-ironed, which causes significantly less damage especially to delicate buttons. Our drying system is all done with vapor. This guarantees that your clothes are perfectly clean and sanitized. We go through every garment we receive in detail to make sure our clients are 100% satisfied and their clothes are spotless when they leave our store. What convenience services do you offer customers? Once you join

the OXXO system, you will have an OXXO card in your wallet, which will allow you to use our teller machine 24-hours-a-day. As a client, you will be able to remove your clothes once they are ready by using this system. You can also leave your clothes at your convenience, as we have a drop box that is available 24-hours-a-day.

What differentiates OXXO Care Cleaners from other dry cleaning stores? In February we introduced

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OXXO Care Cleaners is at the forefront of systems and technology. Our production system is interlaced. This guarantees that the garment, from the time it is received at the counter until it leaves the cashier, is fully monitored at its cleaning levels, where it is almost impossible for a garment to be lost.

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY

Several off-duty Davie Firefighters participated in the 49th annual Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Firefighters from all over the world marched in solidarity in full class “A” uniforms (with a slight modification of a green hat!) along with other first responders and military personnel. Photo credit: Town of Davie

SAFEWALK

At the 18th Annual Women in Distress Safewalk at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, over 800 walkers and runners took steps against domestic violence.

DAVIE POLICE

Members of the Davie Police and Fire Departments spoke to a group of students. They talked about gun safety. The kids also had a chance to watch a K-9 demonstration; meet Buddy, one of the police horses and work a fire hose. Photo credit: Town of Davie

EMERGENCY

Emergency Care Center of Davie ER, which is an extension of Florida Medical Center, held a networking event.

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Davie Cooper City Chamber of Commerce held an Installation Breakfast in January.

ORANGE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

Thousands of area residents gathered for the 80th Annual Orange Blossom Festival, Parade & Rodeo. There were over 250 displays including arts and crafts, fine art, pottery, and more.

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