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Davie Rodeo Association Kids’ Buckle Summer Series – begins at 6:30 p.m., at Bergeron
Rodeo Grounds, 4271 Davie Road. Buckles are awarded in all events for each age division, including an All Around Buckle to a boy and girl in each age division. Sign-ups are at 6 p.m. The cost is $11 per event. For information call Leanne at 954-475-9787.
July 9th
Cooper City’s Poolside Friday Fun Night - from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Cooper City Pool
and Tennis Center. Participants can enjoy poolside Bingo with fun prizes, followed by family fun games in the pool. Small pool floats, masks, and pool toys are allowed. The event is for residents of Cooper City only. The cost is the regular entrance fee to the pool. For more information call the Pool and Tennis Center at 954-436-7300.
July 13th
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) classes – 6:30 p.m., at the Davie
Fire Administration building, located at 6901 Orange Drive. The Davie Fire Rescue Department is offering CERT training for anyone who lives or works in the Town of Davie and is over 18 years. The CERT program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. For more information, call the Davie Fire Rescue Department at 954-797-1213. It is necessary to register before the class begins.
July 16th
Family “Ceramics Night Out” with Gail
– from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Cooper City Community Center. Enjoy creating a special ceramics piece with your child, then taking it home that night! Children must be in first grade and up. Must pre-register at the Community Center. The cost is $10.00 per family, plus $10.00 per child for project materials. For more information call 954-434-4300, ext. 233.
July 11th
Cooper City’s Sunday Fun Day - from 2
Ongoing The Rotary Club of Davie/Cooper City
meets weekly for fellowship, lunch, and an informative and interesting presentation from a guest speaker. They meet on Wednesdays, at 12:15 p.m., at the Ark Restaurant, 6255 Stirling Road in Davie (Just east of Davie Road).
Fall baseball, girls slow pitch softball, flag football and flag cheerleading reg-
istrations for the Town of Davie will be held through July 25th. Visit the Town of Davie website at www. davie-fl.gov for complete information, including registration forms, dates, times, practice dates, tryouts, and games. For more information, call Sports Coordinator Mark Dornacker at 954-327-3928 or send an email to mark_dornacker@davie-fl.gov.
The Old Davie School Historical Museum will be holding its 8th Annual Juried
to 5 p.m., at the Cooper City Pool and Tennis Center. Bring the whole family and “Make a Splash.” There will be entertainment, games, swimming and more. Refreshments will be available for purchase. The cost is the entrance fee to the pool. For more information call the Pool and Tennis Center at 954-436-7300.
Art Exhibit through July 31st. Works in the exhibit include oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, mixed media, photography, collage, and sculpture. A Jurist will select the winning pieces and cash prizes will be awarded. For more information, contact Amanda at the Old Davie School at 954-797-1044 or visit www.olddavieschool.org. The Old Davie Historical Museum is located at 6650 Griffin Road in Davie.
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The Sunshine Kids Club – the club meets from
4 to 6 p.m. at a home in Southwest Ranches. The club is open to all children, ages 7 to 14, who live in Southwest Ranches. The kids participate in community service projects. They also plan fun events which include arts and crafts, swimming, games and other activities. For more information call 954-252-1259 or 954-252-8500, send an email to sunshinekidsclub@ymail.com, or visit www.sunshineranches.org.
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sit Disability Bus Pass and Home Touch, as well as many other programs and services. The Town’s Senior Advisory Committee was given a first look at the new Senior Resource Guide and provided recommendations on how to market and improve it. Residents can use the guide online, download it from the website or pick up a hard copy from Town Hall. In the near future, it will also be available at the library, community center and other places that seniors congregate. The Senior Resource Guide is just one of many that the Department has developed to address various needs in the community. Some of the others include a Foreclosure Prevention Resource Guide, Green Housing Initiative Resource Guide and Service Provider Guide. To view any of the Housing and Community Development Department guides, including the Senior Resource Guide, visit the department’s page on the Town of Davie website, http://www.davie-fl.gov/Pages/DavieFL_HousingCDv/index. For additional information, call 954-797-1173.
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community news Davie Resident Named Volunteer of the Year
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avie’s Mireya Kilmon has been a member of the local Federation of Women’s Club for more than 18 years. In May, she was selected as Volunteer of the Year from the Florida Federation of Women’s Club. She competed against 13 women from districts throughout the State of Florida. “I was so surprised, honored and humbled to accept the award,” said Kilmon. “All of the other women were amazing and deserved it just as much as I did.” Kilmon was recognized for many of her volunteer efforts at the local and national level. She is very involved with churches throughout the community. She has volunteered for a dental clinic for the underprivileged, Make-a-Wish Foundation and Sharing Smiles. She has helped raise money for Safespace, a shelter for victims of domestic violence and much more. She is also a certified “Go Red for Women” volunteer and has spoken to Women’s Club members about the importance of keeping their hearts healthy. One of Kilmon’s greatest passions, however, is the work that she does for the Arthritis Foundation. More than 40 million Americans suffer from some form of arthritis, a disease that is mainly characterized by inflammation of the lining of the joints. Many have chronic pain that limits their daily activity. Kilmon, 54, is very familiar with the disease since she was diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis when she was only 27. Her doctors told her that she would be disabled by the age of 40. Although she has beaten the odds, she is constantly adapting to the challenges of living with the disease. She had to give up her career as a labor and delivery nurse. It has become difficult to do every day things like carrying something heavy; pumping gas; opening a door and tying a shoe. She has endured seven reconstructive joint surgeries, including full reconstruction of both of her feet and three joint replacements in her right hand. “I wear the scars of my surgeries as a badge of courage and hope those scars inspire others who suffer from arthritis,” said Kilmon. When Kilmon was first diagnosed, she tried to hide it from others for fear they would discriminate against her. She says that she felt ugly and deformed and was embarrassed and afraid. Now she is reaching out to help others and raise awareness as an active volunteer and national spokesperson for the Arthritis Foundation. She
Davie’s Mireya Kilmon was selected as Volunteer of the Year from the Florida Federation of Women’s Club. (l-r, back) Jolie Frankfurth,director-elect of Junior Clubs; Charlene Bevis Reese, second vice president (l-r, front) Alice Rodriguez, director of Junior Clubs; Mireya Kilmon, Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs Volunteer of the Year and Linda Dennis, president of Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs.
has already raised more than $32,000 in corporate funds for the Foundation. She was a speaker at the Arthritis Foundation Broward Walk, on May 1, in Markham Park, and is chairing the second annual Arthritis Walk, at Crandon Park, on Nov. 13. She has worked with The Miami Children’s Hospital camp for children who suffer from arthritis. When she needs to escape from the pain of her disease, she often turns to her Paso Fino horse. Doctors warned her that she would have a hard time riding and maintaining her horse, when she purchased it four years ago. Once again, she defied the odds, when she won 4th place in the Miami International Paso Fino Horse Show last month. “The medical community cannot stand alone in treating this disease with drugs and surgery,” said Kilmon. “This is why programs of support and education by the Arthritis Foundation are so important. Arthritis sufferers need to empower themselves using the many tools of the Arthritis Foundation. The more we know and get support, the more we can live successful and productive lives.” For information on arthritis, visit www.arthritis.org. For information on the Federation of Women’s Clubs, visit www.gfwcflorida.org.
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Community News Sunshine Kids Clubs Brings Southwest Ranches’ Neighborhoods Together
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ldita Herreria-Garcia has fond memories of growing up in Miami. She lived on a street with 30 children and they all got together every day after school. They would ride their bikes and play kickball, or just hang out at someone’s house. Many of them are still her closest friends. She has lived in Southwest Ranches for the past 10 years and has not found it to have the same neighborly feeling. She is hoping that the Sunshine Kids Club will help bridge the gap among the neighbors and provide similar experiences for her children as they grow up. “Southwest Ranches is a wonderful place to live, but most residents do not know the people who live next door to them,” said Herreria-Garcia. “I want my kids to get to know the other neighborhood children and develop relationships outside of school. I want them to go trick-o-treating on Halloween.” Herreria-Garcia was recently appointed to the Town’s School and Education Advisory Board and met other women in the group who felt the same way she did. In March, her two children – Katerina, 12, and Nicolas, 8 – started the Sunshine Kids Club in an effort to bring the neighborhood together. They wrote and distributed a flyer, hoping to convince the neighborhood kids to join. “We are all very blessed and fortunate to be growing up here in Southwest Ranches,” they wrote. “We know that we all have really big backyards and are able to enjoy our horses, pools, basketball courts, all sort of pets and even tennis courts for some. What we are missing are neighborhood friends to play with. We hear stories of our Mom’s childhood and how
The Sunshine Kids Club meets every month in Southwest Ranches.
she and the kids on the block would get together and play on the street every day. We know that those days of playing on the street are long gone and we all have lots of after school activities that keep us busy, including our DS’s and Wii’s, but wouldn’t it be great for our neighborhood kids and parents to get to know each other?” The kids envisioned a club with play dates, baseball card trading days, bike-athons, pet walks, field days, kite flying events, camp outs, trail rides and many other activities. They also wanted the club to be about more than just “playing.” Members could participate in projects to help the neighborhood, raise funds for the Homeowners Association, help neighbors when they are experiencing difficult times or just need a helping hand. They even talked about organizing a big event on Halloween, which might include a Haunted House, trick-o-treating by horseback and lots of candy. The Sunshine Kids Club is open to 7- to 14-year-olds who live anywhere in Southwest Ranches. It currently has 20 members who meet the third Friday of every month, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Herreria-Garcia’s house. The meeting starts off very structured and ends with free play time and activities that have included swimming, potato sack races, egg tosses and more. The kids are already planning a variety of community service projects, initially focusing their efforts in their own neighborhood. They applied to Adopt-a-Street in Southwest Ranches and want to participate in other community clean-ups. They plan to participate in the Town’s Partners in Preservation projects, 10-Year Anniversary celebrations and Town Hall restoration. They will also help plant trees left over from an Arbor Day celebration. “It is important for kids to learn the importance of giving back to the community at an early age so we develop a future generation that cares,” said Herreria-Garcia. Herreria-Garcia recognizes that she is relying on the parents to buy into the concept since the kids are still too young to drive. She is hoping that they will get involved in the club so she will also have an opportunity to get to know some of her neighbors.
Katerina and Nicolas Garcia recently started the Sunshine Kids Club in an effort to bring the neighborhood together.
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community news Funies Offers Riding Programs for Children with Special Needs
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ariale Bustamante, 15, may have Down syndrome, but in many ways she is just like other kids her age. She attends Falcon Cove Middle School, where she recently made the honor roll. She makes her bed; washes her own clothes; assembles her school lunch and loves to ride her horse. Her parents, Luis and Linda Bustamante, have done everything they can to boost her self confidence and help her become prepared for adult life. They have also reached out to other special needs families through the Funies Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping integrate, educate and instruct special children.
Linda Bustamante has helped her daughter, Mariale, and other special needs children learn to ride through the Funies Foundation in Southwest Ranches.
“We are so blessed to have Mariale and we always want her to know just how special she is,” said Luis Bustamante. “We believe that most special needs children are capable of doing almost anything and we just have to find a way to teach them. We want other parents and kids to know that it is possible for special needs children to live a regular life in our society.” The Bustamante’s started the Foundation several years ago when they were living in Venezuela. They had a difficult time finding information on doctors, teachers and special needs programs and wanted to connect with other families who might be experiencing the same frustrations. When they moved to Weston two years ago, they leased a small farm in Southwest Ranches and started the Foundation in the United States. They began working with four children and the program grew quickly. In March, they moved it to a larger property in Southwest Ranches to accommodate the 40 children that currently participate. Fifteen of the children have no disability and the other 25 have special needs. “The program integrates the children allowing the special needs children to have a more normal life and helping the non-disabled kids become more sensitive,” said Bustamante. The equestrian center offers a special program that combines equine assisted activities and structural teaching in order to provide experiences that encourage independence and enhance the lives of special needs children in Broward County. It uses Hippotherapy, Equinotherapy and Therapuetic Riding to help those with Autism, Down Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder, developmental delays, head injuries, strokes and other special needs. During the riding program, the kids meet with a psychologist to address any special issues. They spend time grooming a horse to help increase their confidence
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By Debby Teich
and self esteem. They also have an opportunity to test their riding skills as they are exposed to a creative curriculum that includes vocabulary, math, colors, counting and more. Letters are posted around the riding ring and the kids must lead the horse to each letter to spell a word. They also play a game where they count and identify colors each time they catch a ball. Throughout the year, there are several special events for the children and their families. On Halloween, the kids come dressed in costume and get to paint a pony. For Christmas, they can attend a dinner party and participate in a gift exchange. The Bustamante’s are also hosts for the Special Olympics Broward County. They spend time training the kids to compete in the Special Olympics. They also host a competition at the ranch every year. Funies also offers a weekly summer program, from 9 a.m. to Mariale Bustamante, 15, displays one of the many 4 p.m., which runs through July 16. awards she has won during riding competitions. In the morning the kids have an opportunity to interact with the horses and nature. They ride and groom the horses and learn all about farm life. The afternoon consists of sports, swimming, water play, arts and crafts and other special events. The program is limited to 10 kids. Funies is located at 4700 SW 160th Ave. For more information, call 954-696-8171 or visit www.funies.org.
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Several students from Archbishop McCarthy High School participated in the annual athletic spring scholarship signing ceremony. Back row (l to r): Billy Wiesler, who will run track for Louisiana State; Trevor Wezkiewicz, who will play football for St. Vincent College; AMHS Principal Dr. Richard Perhla; Micheal Carballo, who will play baseball for University of South Florida and David Vasquez, who will play baseball for Florida International University. Front Row (l to r): Michael Soma, who will play football for Lake Forest College; Ines Zanotti, who will play volleyball for Catholic University and Zack Perkins, who will play basketball for Maryville College in St. Louis.
Davie Fire Rescue Hosts MCI Drills
Davie Fire Rescue recently conducted several Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) exercises to prepare for the unthinkable: disasters of extreme proportions which will overwhelm the normal first response crews, and then severely tax the emergency medical system. Assisting in the drills were six different fire rescue agencies from throughout Broward County and two technical rescue teams (TRT), as well as volunteers from Western High School and the Town of Davie CERT team.
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Fitness Forum Help for Bad Moods By Ellen Latham, MS
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Get in the habit of scanning your body. Find the tension areas and where you are already holding negative energy. Now give it a number one to ten (ten being the worst). Recall a time when that area was a number one in tension – a more peaceful, relaxing moment for you - and try to go there in your head. Notice your breath during this and count six counts in and six counts out. Keep doing this while you are getting dressed. Then for 30 seconds before you leave your bedroom look up at the ceiling and smile.
Meditate For A Few Moments
Again, bring your attention to your breath. Each inhalation should bring in positive energy and each exhalation gets rid of negative energy. Sometimes doing this for 15 minutes is all it will take. If you are still stressed, think of a drawer, a closet and a window in your mind. Put all the small issues in the drawer, larger issues in the closet and the things you cannot control out the window. Now shut everything. Leave the problems, or issues, to be dealt with at a more appropriate time or give them to my higher power (those things I have no control over). Then fill yourself with light from the top of your head down and start your day.
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You can proactively work to shift things in your life so that your bad moods occur less often. Change your mental dialogue. Your most dominant thought determines the mood you will be in. Instead of dwelling on the dark and the angry, focus on solutions. Think of the ideal person you want to be and start living their life!
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Community News Dr. Therrien Sees the Value in Helping Others
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besity is poised to overtake smoking as the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., and the majority of those deaths will be directly or indirectly linked to cardiovascular
disease.” Over 70% of the US population is overweight and over 30% is considered obese. In my prior articles I stated that in order to find a lasting solution to being overweight, one must identify the true root cause of what has gotten us overweight and what keeps us this way. Only then can we implement a strategy/lifestyle - not only to lose weight but to keep it off. Thinking we can diet sporadically and keep the weight off after resuming our prior nutritional patterns is the re-enactment of the definition of insanity; it simply does not work. In my last article, I alluded to three points that have contributed to us being overweight. 1) As a consequence of technology and having economic demands on us, we have become sedentary. We often rely on ‘fast food’ or other prepared foods that are relatively inexpensive, high in calories and often not nutritionally balanced. 2) Many of us eat not because we are hungry, but because we are stressed or need to be soothed or because we are bored. The 3rd and probably the most complicated piece to the puzzle is that certain foods are TRULY addicting. The things that we crave affect us like drugs. I contend that the manner in which we respond to and ingest certain foods substantiates that they are both physiologically and psychologically addicting. Some of us have a closer relationship with food than we do with people. The foods that we think are our friends are not. Because of our connection to certain foods and our desire to ingest them, we are not able to see the reality clearly. Let me attempt to clarify this but NOT in relationship to food but in relationship to people. Each of us has had close relationships with individuals that seem to change over time. They become more of a burden than of value. Often we struggle; trying to make it work yet the relationship is no longer what it used to be or what we perceived it to be. At some point, we recognize that even though there is a part of us that wants to hold on to it, we realize it is futile. The relationship is too painful and simply not worth it. Thus, we end it and detach from it. Years later many of us may have had the experience of encountering this person again. Often, we find ourselves thinking, ‘I can’t believe that I could have ever had a relationship with that person,’ never caring to see them again…When we are intimately involved in a relationship, we often don’t see what others see. Because of our enmeshment with that person, we lose our objectivity and don’t see how the relationship is toxic and truly not in our best interest. Many of us have a similar ‘toxic relationship’ with food. In order to better understand this, we need to know more about the foods we eat and their physiologic impact on us. Nonmedical people cannot be expected to know the physiologic ramifications of eating certain foods. However, through awareness, many can identify their effects on our behavior, and to some extent, our bodies. Certain foods, soon to be identified, were once thought to be innocuous or even good for us. The reality is, if we consume them in an unbalanced fashion, there are undisputable physiologic consequences. In a sense, we become both enmeshed with and addicted to them. Many of us are neither able nor willing to recognize this at first blush. All of the foods that we eat and derive energy or calories from fall into three groups: protein, fats and carbohydrates. Most of us get protein from eating animal products such as meats or fish; they may also be found in plants. Fats usually accompany protein from an animal source. Plants may also be a source of fat, typically healthy, i.e. olives, safflower and corn. Plants are also a source of carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates occur in table sugar and fruit. Complex carbohydrates are sugars that are linked together something like beads on a necklace and are in wheat, potato, corn and rice. Wheat is often made into flour which may then be made into bread, pasta, cakes and cookies. All forms of complex carbohydrates when eaten are digested and broken down into sugar. Proteins are digested into amino acids and fats into fatty acids. If we consume a diet that contains more calories than we require, regardless of the source, we gain weight. If we take in fewer calories than we need, we lose weight. America got fat when Americans went on a low fat diet! In my next article, I will review the evolution of how the Low Fat Diet set the stage for a culinary affair that fueled our addiction to certain foods, specifically carbohydrates and our never ending struggle to lose weight. The awareness of this paradigm can ultimately empower us to gain control over food as opposed to food having control over us! Dr. Barry Schiff is currently the Medical Director of University Wellness and Weight Loss Centers, LLC located at 601 NW 179th Ave. in Pembroke Pines, FL. He is a board certified Cardiologist and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and has served as both the Chief of Medicine and Chief of the Medical Staff of Memorial Hospital Pembroke and as the President/CEO of University Heart Institute Cardiovascular Group, LLC. For more information please contact him at 954-628-3802 and read success stories at www.uwwlc.com.
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it’s their business New Center for Medical Weight Loss Partnerships Promote Health and Wellness
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here’s a reason weight loss is a multi-million dollar industry. Most diets simply don’t work and slowly but surely the scale starts to rise. But that’s not the case at the Center for Medical Weight Loss at University Drive. It provides patients with a clinical approach to shedding pounds and keeping them off utilizing doctor-managed weight loss programs tailored to individual goals. Unlike other weight loss programs that focus solely on weight loss through calorie restriction, the Center for Medical Weight Loss (CMWL) treats the whole patient – mind and body. Every patient receives individualized treatment with one-on-one care that includes nutrition, fitness, motivation and counseling. Using a combination of nutritionally-balanced meal replacements and – in some cases – prescription appetite suppressants along with counseling in behavior modification and lifestyle changes, the Center helps ensure long-term weight loss results. Gabriela Rosenthal is living proof that the program works. “I’ve personally lost more than 130 pounds,” says the weight loss specialist for the Center for Medical Weight Loss at University Drive. And she has maintained her weight loss for almost two years thanks to CMWL’s weight maintenance program. Now Rosenthal is reaching out into the community to share her inspirational story and educate people about the importance of eating right, being fit and staying healthy. The company has partnered with local businesses to fight obesity. In September CMWL will co-sponsor a Biggest Loser-type weight loss competition with partner Midtown Athletic Club in Weston. Thirty contestants will compete in “The Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge: Feel Great in Eight” to determine who can lose the most weight in eight weeks. Each week contestants will perform a weigh-in, receive a nutritional consultation and enjoy a relevant lifestyle speaker. The twist, says Rosenthal, is that there is a buy-in to compete. In exchange, Midtown will offer contestants complimentary use of its facilities -- including fitness equipment, tennis courts and amenities -- as well as two personal training sessions each week. CMWL, similarly, will provide contestants with a complete medical exam, along with a full body-mass analysis to help them determine how many calories they’ll burn daily. “We’re looking forward to teaming with CMWL to bring South Floridians this weight-loss challenge,” says Midtown General Manager Steve Strumpf. “It will be an exciting eight weeks for all of us. Our club is committed to providing our members and guests the proper tools to enjoy not only a great club experience, but also a healthier lifestyle.” According to Rosenthal, prizes will be awarded to those who complete the program. There will also be a grand prize for the male and female contestants who lose the most weight. Although the CMWL program is not for children, the Center for Medical Weight Loss at University Drive is reaching out to children and teaching them the importance of eating right and staying in shape. “We have partnered with GrowingCooks.com to help develop healthy, nutritional recipes that children will like to eat and prepare,” shares Rosenthal. “We’re creating tasty dishes using high power foods that raise metabolism, such as whole wheat pasta.” As a mother of four Rosenthal says she is particularly concerned about the growing incidence of childhood obesity. “The mortality rate will be higher for our kids’ generation than ours, even with the advancements in medicine. Sixty-percent of our community is obese. It’s just so accepted today, but it’s not okay!” This obesity epidemic is taking its toll on America’s workplace. That’s why CMWL has partnered with the South Florida Chamber of Commerce to launch a Corporate Wellness Program.
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By Stacey Bomser
Designed to assist employees in achieving and maintaining healthier weights and lifestyles, the Center’s program features customized weight loss solutions, on-site weight management and professional fitness training sessions. In addition, the program includes motivation and lifestyle counseling, nutritional supplements and medication if necessary. “I am also the key note speaker at all South Florida Business-toBusiness trade shows and events hosted by the Chamber,” adds Rosenthal. She has spoken at CMWL training conferences and is featured on billboards, magazines and newspapers as part of a CMWL advertising campaign, “Physicians are Changing the Shape of America.” She also writes several monthly columns on healthy eating, nutrition and exercise. In addition, Rosenthal has been asked to join the American Diabetes Association’s Executive Committee. According to Katie Hawken, from the South Florida chapter of the American Diabetes Association, Rosenthal was selected to this national post because of her leadership skills to support strategic growth, her ability to engage business, civic and philanthropic leaders, and her proven commitment to improving our community through charitable activity. At the Center for Medical Weight Loss at University Drive, Rosenthal has partnered with Elisabeth Cohn Gelwasser, MD, who has been providing primary care and internal medicine since 1993. Together they offer a complete menu of personal wellness and weight loss services to the community. Because all CMWL programs are managed by a physician, the company is able to offer many procedures that other weight loss centers could not. For example, the Center offers fat-burning (lipotropic) injections. “Lipo-B in an injection of vitamins, minerals and amino acids that are essential to the health of your liver. Your liver is the organ responsible for removing fat and toxins from your body. So if it is healthier, it will work better” explains Rosenthal. “Lipo-B injection ensures your body receives all the necessary nutrients to keep up your energy. They are safe, effective and an easy way to keep your body wellbalanced. They help raise your metabolism and contribute to the success of your weight loss plan.” The Center also offers ALCAT Testing. A breakthrough in weight loss, this simple blood test can reveal which foods make you fat. The ALCAT Test identifies sensitivities and reactions to more than 300 foods, chemicals and other substances. “You are what you eat as we have heard for years,” explains Rosenthal. “With the ALCAT Test, we now know that good foods can actually be bad for us, making us fat and even sick. Food sensitivity has a huge impact on our health and once we discover these intolerances and eliminate the trigger foods from our diet, we can shed pounds easier and live a healthier life.” A fun way to get healthy is by working out with Kangoo Jumps. The CMWL sells these low-impact rebound sports shoes. They look and fit like comfortable ski boots with a giant spring on the bottom for jogging, running and jumping with 80% less impact on the joints and knees. “Jumping provides all the benefits of rebound exercise, which NASA calls the most effective and efficient form of exercise yet devised,” states Rosenthal, who uses these shoes as part of her personal workout routine. In addition to Kangoo Jumps, CMWL offers private or semi-private Pilates, weight training, and self defense fitness classes. The Center for Medical Weight Loss at University Drive provides a clinical approach to shedding pounds with individualized, doctor-managed weight loss programs. The Center is located at 2209 N. University Drive in Pembroke Pines. For more information, visit www.cmwl.org. To schedule a consultation with weight loss specialist Gabriela Rosenthal, call (954) 966-5700.
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here may be a number of reasons for persistent hip pain. When the pain interferes with day-to-day functioning, and limits a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to walk normally, sit comfortably or perform daily activities, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to seek medical advice. In some cases, pain can be resolved with conservative treatments such as ice, physical therapy, rest, activity modification, pain relievers or injections. In other cases, surgery becomes necessary. Cleveland Clinic Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Orthopaedic Surgeon Preetesh Patel, MD, specializes in adult hip and knee replacement surgery and says it is important to evaluate each patient to determine a treatment approach that is best for him or her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We perform a thorough evaluation of the patient through a medical history, physical examination, x-rays and other imaging to evaluate the cause of hip painâ&#x20AC;?, Dr. Patel said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After a thorough examination, if the patient is a candidate for hip replacement surgery, we ensure that he or she fully understands what to expect before, during and after the procedure.â&#x20AC;?
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Cleveland Clinic Florida is one of few facilities offering patients a minimally invasive hip replacement surgery called â&#x20AC;&#x153;direct anterior.â&#x20AC;? This approach enables the surgeon to insert the hip prosthesis through a small incision at the front of the hip, as opposed to the side or back where the surgeon has to cut through muscles and tendons.
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Due to smaller incisions and less muscle trauma, patients recover faster with the direct anterior approach than with traditional hip replacement surgery. In some instances patients are able to return to work and resume normal activities in as little as two weeks. Patients also endure a much shorter hospital stay and report less pain, which reduces the need for pain medication. The use of assistive devices such as canes and walkers is also substantially reduced. In contrast, the average recovery time with traditional hip replacement surgery is two to six months, making the direct anterior hip replacement surgery an appealing alternative.
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Physical therapy is the key to recovering mobility and can begin the first day after surgery. Cleveland Clinic Florida offers a rehabilitation program with techniques that facilitate patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; recovery. After physical therapy, patients can usually return to recreational pastimes such as cycling, golf, skiing, tennis and horseback riding. The risk of dislocation is also less using the direct anterior technique. Patients are not required to follow strict precautions as are necessary following other traditional surgical methods. For an appointment with Dr. Preetesh Patel, please call 1-877-463-2010 or visit clevelandclinicflorida.org.
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housands of homeowners in our community are now upside-down on their home mortgages and are looking for a way out. Some are frustrated in their attempts to modify their home loans, and others simply choose to give up their home. Wouldn’t it be much easier to save your home if you only had a first mortgage and no other payments? Also, if the market turns around, think of all the equity you could build back up years from now? For homeowners who have taken out a second mortgage on their home and lines of credit, facing our current economic climate can be particularly challenging. Additional liens on your home beyond your initial mortgage, however, can be wiped out through a Chapter 13 personal bankruptcy filing. When a judge removes mortgage liens from a property during bankruptcy proceedings it is referred to as “stripping”
the lien, a “cram down” or “strip down.” In a Chapter 13, second mortgages and lines of credit against a principal residence, can be stripped down to the appraised value of the home. Many bankruptcy courts follow a rule that makes a second mortgage totally unsecured if the first mortgage exceeds the value of the personal residence. To qualify, the court will generally require proof that the home is appraised for less than the value of the first mortgage, which can be established through a certified appraisal that is accepted by the court. In an environment where home prices in most markets have fallen at least 30% or more, many borrowers qualify for this option. Tax liens can also be stripped off in Chapter 13 reorganization proceedings to the extent that the lien does not attach to equity in the property. More importantly, if your income level qualifies, you will be able to catch up on any past due debts (including your home mortgage) through affordable payments spread out over the 3-5 year life of the Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan. Most importantly, none of your creditors will be able to contact you or proceed with a foreclosure during this bankruptcy protection period. To find out more about upcoming consumer seminars offered by the Arcia Law Firm, please visit www.arcialawfirm.com/seminar or www.arcialawfirm.com/ seminario. When registering, mention you heard about this seminar through Our City Weston and Davie Town Times magazine, and you will receive two complimentary admission tickets. The Arcia Law Firm is privileged to successfully represent dozens of homeowners in our community. If you are struggling to make your monthly mortgage payments, or if you just received a foreclosure summons, contact the Arcia Law Firm today at 1-800-770-7102, or visit www.arcialawfirm.com. We may be able to help you achieve a long term solution to your personal mortgage crisis.
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The law in Florida allows a parent and the minor children to relocate a maximum of 50 miles from the address where they reside. This of course can cause problems as well. If both parents are involved in the children’s lives, a move of 50 miles can drastically change a time sharing schedule. A relocation of even 10 miles can affect a child’s school district. A change of 50 miles will require, more often than not, a modification of the time sharing schedule. Midweek dinners or morning drives to school with the parent remaining in the area will become impossible. If a move of just a few miles can alter a time sharing plan, imagine how a relocation of hundreds of miles will affect the status quo. The law does, however; allow for a relocation under certain circumstances. The court must weigh the benefit to the minor children, against the effect it will have on the parent/child relationship. It’s true that the relocating parent may experience better financial circumstances if allowed to move, but how will the parent/child relationship suffer as a result? There are generally no easy answers. The most important thing to remember is that a parent cannot relocate with a minor child beyond 50 miles without court order or agreement of the other parent. In reality, even a 50 mile change will usually require a modification to be filed, as long as it affects the current time sharing schedule. The parent seeking to relocate must file a petition and fully inform the other parent of his/her intentions; including address of new residence, purpose in moving and a proposed time sharing schedule. If you are faced with a possible relocation issue I suggest you contact my office at 954-385-9160 and schedule a free consultation.
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Real Deal on Real Estate What’s Selling in Your Neighborhood? By Zona Horton
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elow is a matrix showing every home in the Cooper City/ Southwest Ranches areas that was listed for >$300,000 and sold from January 2010 to date. (Next month, I will publish data on the City of Davie.) You can see which neighborhoods are “moving” and the price per square foot regarding the “sold” price. Although this is great information, it is better to consult me regarding the value of your home. I will not only create a market analysis, I will create a marketing plan to show you how I can get your home sold in record time. There are two things that move Real Estate: Exposure and Pricing. Let me show you what type of exposure your home will receive when you list with me. For all your real estate needs, contact Zona Horton, Realtor® EWM Realtors at 954.306.7298 or visit www.ZonaHorton.com SUBDIVISION S-SALE FCLSURE LIST $ SALES $ SP$/SqFt #BEDS COOPER COLONY ESTATES N N 350,000 320,000 154.515 4 COOPER COLONY ESTATES N N 377,000 330,000 122.268 4 COOPER'S GROVE N N 429,900 410,000 152.643 4 COUNTRY GLEN N N 579,900 555,000 184.385 5 COUNTRY GLEN N N 595,800 595,800 172.446 5 DAVIE LAKE ESTATES N N 425,000 395,000 121.539 4 DIAMOND HEAD N N 399,900 390,000 158.279 4 EMBASSY LAKES N N 359,900 340,000 105.328 4 EMBASSY LAKES N N 385,000 365,000 134.786 4 EMBASSY LAKES N N 334,000 318,000 163.749 3 EMBASSY LAKES N N 334,900 329,500 169.67 3 EMBASSY LAKES N N 409,904 394,000 126.851 5 EMBASSY LAKES Y N 325,000 291,000 94.757 4 EMBASSY LAKES N N 350,000 295,000 136.007 3 EMBASSY LAKES N N 439,000 411,000 129.083 4 EVERGLADES SUGAR & LAND Y N 440,000 410,000 140.363 4 EVERGLADES SUGAR & LAND N N 574,999 500,000 232.666 2 EVERGLADES SUGAR & LAND N N 1,499,995 1,124,000 212.076 5 EVERGLADES SUGAR & LAND N N 549,000 480,000 144.578 4 EVERGLADES SUGAR & LAND N N 469,000 295,000 136.511 4 FLA FRUIT LANDS CO N N 549,000 490,000 4 FLA FRUIT LANDS CO N N 995,000 750,000 354.946 3 FLAMINGO GARDENS N N 320,000 290,000 133.456 3 IVANHOE N N 359,900 335,000 140.402 3 IVANHOE N N 519,000 483,000 130.47 4 IVANHOE N N 364,000 340,000 160.68 3 IVANHOE N N 345,000 346,500 130.854 4 IVANHOE N N 320,000 300,000 140.187 4 IVANHOE N N 349,900 338,000 109.103 4 IVANHOE N N 309,903 288,000 125.545 4 IVANHOE ESTATES Y N 699,000 526,000 122.639 5 NEWMANS SURVEY Y N 320,000 322,000 157.303 3 OPOSSUM Y N 375,000 350,000 114.867 4 ROCK CREEK N N 348,500 320,000 154.664 3 ROCK CREEK N N 310,000 299,000 129.102 4 ROCK CREEK N N 398,500 380,000 136.74 4 ROCK CREEK N N 329,900 306,000 120.283 4 ROCK CREEK N N 309,000 282,000 146.266 3 ROCK CREEK N N 380,000 350,000 149.381 4 STONEBRIDGE N N 325,000 320,000 185.938 3 SUNSHINE RANCHES Y N 875,000 525,000 175 4 SUNSHINE RANCHES N N 4,475,000 3,432,500 373.098 6 SUNSHINE RANCHES N N 2,450,000 1,690,000 241.429 6 SUNSHINE RANCHES N N 675,000 600,000 256.301 4 SUNSHINE RANCHES N N 2,900,000 2,400,000 280.702 6 ® SUNSHINE RANCHES N N 899,000 762,000 203.146 5 SUNSHINE RANCHES N N 1,775,000 1,400,000 275.645 6 ® SUNSHINE RANCHES Hayward sets N 361,300for 358,000 100.028 4that theN standard quality products SUNSHINE RANCHES N N 1,050,000 935,000 239.559 4
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obbins Park on Hiatus Road in Davie was the site of the 2nd Annual Gelman Family Picnic, at which dozens of current and former patients celebrated the involvement of Dr. Kenneth M Gelman and his staff in the fulfillment of their dream. Dr. Gelman’s practice, Infertility and Reproductive Medicine of South Broward, is centrally located in Cooper City and has helped hundreds of South Florida couples to become parents. The inspiring success of Dr. Gelman and his dedicated staff were all around at the picnic event and the thankfulness of the parents was evident. A wonderful day of fun!
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r. Jose Santos, Dr. Kompal Gadh and Dr. Sylvia Velarde are dedicated to providing the best medical care to women of all ages. This should come as no surprise to patients as they are Weston’s premier OB/GYN group. “We pride ourselves on patient service,” states Kompal Gadh, M.D., F.A.C.O.G, a partner in Gadh and Santos M.D., L.L.C. “You deserve comprehensive and complete attention to your medical needs, and that’s why we make sure every patient takes precedence over anything else. I am never too busy to see a patient or take her phone call.” This dedication to providing premier patient care is the cornerstone to this practice. Even though it is a group practice, each doctor attempts to deliver his or her own patients. “Our OB patients appreciate our commitment to providing personalized deliveries,” says Jose Santos, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. “We certainly encourage patients to meet the other doctors in the practice, just in case of an emergency, but all of our pregnancy patients have the piece of mind of knowing that their doctor will be there in the delivery room.” “All three of us are parents and have been on the other side,” explains Sylvia Velarde, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. “We understand the importance of the doctor-patient relationship and how important it is to a mom to have her doctor there when she delivers. But as a physician, I can also say that I want to be there. We develop a friendship with our patients over those nine months and I want to see the baby. Do they look like mommy or daddy? I want to know just as much as the parents.” That is also one of Dr. Gadh’s favorite things about the job. “I love what I do! There is nothing more rewarding than watching a baby’s first heartbeat on the ultrasound and seeing the family’s excitement and then delivering that baby into their welcoming arms months later.” The practice specializes in all aspects of obstetrics and gynecology. “We offer a full range of well-woman care, from routine check-ups and ambulatory surgeries to infertility and high risk pregnancy,” notes Dr. Santos, adding that the practice works with perinatologists in the Weston and Pembroke Pines areas to care for highrisk patients. In addition to complete gynecological care, the doctors also provide counseling on the various life cycle changes. Dr. Velarde has an interest in adolescent health and sees many teenage patients. “I try to spend extra time with them so that they feel comfortable enough with me to ask any questions they might have. Many times young girls prefer to discuss private issues with me rather than their parents. I am here to listen to them and provide guidance without judging.” The three doctors have known each other for over five years. Dr. Gadh’s first job after her residency was with Dr. Santos. And Dr. Velarde joined his practice after relocating to South Florida from Indiana. Dr. Santos has been in practice here in the Weston community for over twenty years. In fact, he was part of the first OB/GYN practice to open in Weston back in 1989. While the other doctors have either left medicine or the community, Dr. Santos is proud to continue to serve the women of Weston. “I’ve been in practice here so long I am now seeing a second generation of patients.” Ever since they first met, Dr. Santos and Dr. Gadh say they have been in sync. One of the long-term goals of each doctor was to offer aesthetic care to patients. “Patients have always asked me for advice on where to go for skin care,” shares Dr. Santos. “For a long time I have wanted to be able to provide this service. I consider it
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a natural evolution as we expand to better serve the needs of our patients.” Dr. Gadh says she has also been interested in the medical aesthetics. “My mother-in-law is in the beauty business and owns Beauty Center stores in Weston Town Center and Davie. I always knew I wanted to open a med-spa and offer these services to my patients.” The two recently opened Allure Aesthetics adjacent to their medical practice. The full-service med-spa offers a private waiting room, consultation room and two procedure rooms. Allure Aesthetics is devoted to revitalizing skin, inside and out, with the latest in advanced medical aesthetic procedures and medical-grade skin care products for both men and women. A licensed esthetician works closely with each client to customize a treatment plan for healthier, more youthful-appearing skin. This may include the use of facials, skin rejuvenation therapy, chemical peels or injectables such as Botox, Juvederm and Latisse. “We offer personalized, non-surgical approaches to treat most cosmetic problems, but what truly distinguishes us is our medical knowledge, personal attention, and natural results,” states Dr. Santos, noting that all medical procedures, including injections, are performed by either he or Dr. Gadh. Patients have the confidence of knowing that their procedure is being performed by a licensed medical doctor who has undergone extensive training to perform these cosmetic procedures. “If anything, I think we are extra careful because we have so much knowledge of medicine and, albeit rare, the complications that could happen,” adds Dr. Gadh. Allure Aesthetics is excited to offer clients the revolutionary Sapphire Skin Rejuvenation Therapy. It is the only facility in West Broward to offer this unique microdermabrasion procedure. “This product is truly amazing. You can see the results immediately,” claims Dr. Gadh. “And the beauty of this therapy is that is good for everyone; it’s safe for all ages and skin types.” To further enhance patient results, Allure Aesthetics offers a private line of skin care products. These are all dermatological-grade products available only through a doctor’s office. “I have tried these products myself and the results are excellent,” states Dr. Gadh. In addition, Allure Aesthetics’ experienced esthetician performs a host of facial services, as well as waxing and pregnancy massage, a natural complement to the medical practice’s prenatal services. The med-spa will soon be offering laser therapy including hair removal and skin tightening. Both the OB/GYN practice and Allure Aesthetics are accepting new patients. Both offices are located with in the Town Center Professional Campus at 1601 Town Center Boulevard in Weston. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00am until 5:00pm. To schedule an obstetrics or gynecology appointment call (954) 384-2522. The doctors have another OB/GYN office at Memorial Hospital West, 603 N. Flamingo Road, Suite 360A in Pembroke Pines. Dr. Santos, Dr. Gadh and Dr. Velarde all have privileges at this hospital and all patients deliver at this facility. To learn more about the doctors or their practice visit www.obgynweston. com or www.obgynpines.com. To schedule a complimentary consultation at Allure Aesthetics call (954) ALLURE5. To learn more about the procedures and products offered at this med-spa visit www.allureaes.com.
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FL All Pro Sam Madison, his wife Saskia Madison, Olympic runner Jayson Jones and wide receiver Davone Bess were among the many guests who helped owner Kimberly Marin celebrate the grand opening of the Evolution Wellness Center’s new location in Davie. The Center is the perfect place for clients to rejuvenate their bodies, minds, spirits and souls. The wellness center and spa specializes in providing acupuncture, massage, facial rejuvenation and other holistic and therapeutic treatments. It is dedicated to the total well-being of its clients, who suffer from chronic or acute pain, allergies, obesity, insomnia, depression, or just need a quick lift. It offers clients a relaxing experience from the moment they arrive to the sounds of spa music and smells of essential oils burning. “We know that our clients are stressed and we want the Center to be a sanctuary for them,” said Marin. “They can turn off their phones and shut out the world while they spend 60 minutes focusing on themselves.” Marin is a licensed and board certified acupuncture physician and registered dietitian and oversees all of her clients’ treatment plans using a holistic approach. “Many people focus on external treatments and applications to maintain youth, health, and beauty but tend to neglect the beauty that comes from the inside out,” said Marin. “By addressing the aging and disease process both internally and externally, clients see better results and quicker response time than typical standard treatments.” Marin became interested in acupuncture many years ago after her son was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at age 3 ½. As a dietician, she tried placing him on a program of regimented supplementation, but did not see any change. She turned to NAET, a natural allergy elimination technique, and saw results almost immediately. She was so impressed that she decided to become trained in the procedure and still uses it today in her practice. As she learned more about traditional Chinese medicine, the foundation of NAET, she continued on the path to becoming an acupuncture physician. “I fell in love with the power of this ancient medicine,” said Marin. “It has been used for over 2,500 years to help people heal their bodies, minds, spirits, and souls. I feel honored and privileged to have learned these methods.” Accupuncture is typically used to treat pain-related issues, but it can also be beneficial for insomnia, anxiety, fertility and female problems which are chronic in nature. The Center uses an Acugraph to help analyze and document the energetic status of a person’s acupuncture meridians. The computerized device compares the results in a graph form, which helps the patient understand the problem areas and enables the acupuncturist to provide the best treatment. Many clients visit the Center for a variety of facials, body treatments and massages. Therapists use the Hungarian Eminence Organic Skin Care line which includes
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natural products with the allure of fresh scents and ingredients like fresh fruit pulps and seeds. Some of the facials include Microdermabrasion, a facial rejuvenation, a parsley and cucumber oxygenating facial, rosehip and maize exfoliation, a paprika herbal treatment and more. Some of the body treatments include a blueberry soy slimming body wrap, Cell-u-less herbal wrap herbs, a chocolate truffle body wrap and a paraffin hand antioxidant treatment. The Center also offers a variety of massages including a custom massage, deep tissue massage, prenatal massage, hot stone massage, Thai massage, Reflexology and Reiki. The Wellness Center offers two different programs to help clients lose weight. There is a rapid weightloss program, for those who want to lose an average of one pound per day, as well as a program that focuses more on a change in lifestyle, producing an average loss of 2 ½ pounds per week. The programs use a variety of tools including hypnotherapy sessions; consultations with registered dietitians; acupuncture sessions and turbosonic sessions.
NFL All Pro Sam Madison (l) and his wife Saskia Madison (r) helped Owner Kimberly Marin (center) cut the ribbon at the Grand Opening of Evolution Wellness Center’s new location in Davie.
Many clients visit the Wellness Center because they want to stop smoking. The Center offers a smoking cessation package that includes laser acupuncture for the ear to address detoxification and withdrawal symptoms, hypnotherapy sessions, and the use of a special machine that “programs” cigarettes so that they actually become an isopathic remedy for smoking cessation. NFL All Pro Player and former Miami Dolphin Sam Madison visited the Evolution Spa after injuring both knees and ankles. “Playing football for years definitely left wear and tear on my body,” said Madison. “There were some mornings when I could hardly get out of bed and walk. Thanks to acupuncturists at Evolution Wellness, I am pain free.” His wife, Saskia, is also a client. “They have the most relaxing massages and facials,” said Saskia. “When I leave Evolution Wellness Center I feel as though I have been on a mini vacation.” The Wellness Center is currently offering a VIP membership. For only $69 per month, clients can chose a facial, massage or acupuncture session each month. Any other service is only $59, including a 50 minute massage, 60 minute organic facial or 45 minute acupuncture session. VIP members also get 15% off of any other services or products. The Evolution Wellness Center is located at 4789 SW 148th Avenue, Suite 202, in Davie. For more information, call 954-880-0202 or visit www.evowellness.com.
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Rolling Oaks
WOW! If you need room to roam, this is it! 5 beautiful acres in Southwest Ranches equestrian community. This property is fenced from street to street and has a lovely pond. There are 2 homes located on this property but at this priceâ&#x20AC;Śyour getting the homes for free! Bring your horses! Offered at $899,000
Woodbridge Ranches
New 6 bedroom 5 and a half bath luxury estate home located in Davieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Woodbridge Ranches. 30x15 pool with an exterior wrap around terrace. Luxurious master suite with a sitting room, balcony and huge walk in closet. Media room, 6th bedroom used as a den, central vac, polished marble flooring through out living areas, 4 car garage with side entry. Offered at $1,189,910
Woodbridge Ranches
Elegant 5 bedroom 4 and a half bathrooms on a builders acre. Beautiful view of the lake out your front door, 30x15 pool to be built to your specs, Marble floors on the diagonal, hardwood floors in the master bedroom, stairs and den. Gourmet kitchen features glazed maple cabinets with granite counters, built in wine rack and an oversized island. Iron and stained oak staircase, full circular drive and a 3 car garage!