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Contents calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 health & wellness Is Your Sunscreen Protecting Your Skin? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 community news Moms Supporting Moms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Cooper City Has New Club for Youth Triathletes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Cooper City Water Is Best in the State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 YES Advisory Board Kicks Off 4th Annual Grant Competition . . . . . . . . . . 16 Davie-Cooper City Chamber Names Business Person of the Year . . . . . . . 16 Dolphins Select Two Locals for Cheerleading Squad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Davie Provides Financial Assistance to Affordable Housing Projects . . . . . . 20 Hundreds Attend Take-A-Kid Fishin’ Rodeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 can do kid Davie Teen Crowned Rodeo Queen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 cover story TAG USA Gymnastics: Producing Champions While Championing Cancer Cure . . . . . . . . . 22 Legally Speaking Pool Safety – The Key to A Safe Summer in South Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 New Tools to Defend Residential Mortgage Foreclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Some Changes in the Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 ask the expert Use Your Head…When It Comes to Concussions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 home Décor Transformation Magic! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 school news Six Western Students Earn FNGLA Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 pet of the month. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 it’s their business Vet Brands International Offers Expertise, Selection and Price . . . . . . . . . 44 dining out POC Serves Fresh Sushi and Asian-Fusion Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Real Estate What Now? Your Listing Has Expired… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 photo contest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 seen on scene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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s the memories of our summer vacations slowly fade away, we now find ourselves rushing around to stock up on school supplies, to find school uniforms that actually fit, and to gently try to get our little ones (and not so little ones) back into the spirit of learning. In other words: it’s ‘Back to School’ time! While the hot and sticky summer temperatures will stay with us for a few months longer, it won’t be long before we’re back into our school time routines. Study sessions, afterschool activities and sports will soon start anew. Before your weekends are once again overtaken by sports practices and birthday parties, take time to enjoy these final weeks of summer. Remember, fun family memories are made of lazy days in the pool and late-night movie marathons. Cherish the carefree days of summer because we’ll be ‘Back to School’ before you know it! Sincerely,

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Fantasy Factory Theatre’s Comedy Review – Round out your summer fun with this special show at the Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd. in Davie. For information, visit www.nova.edu/ library/summer or call 954-262-5477. Orchid Basics – Learn Orchid Basics for South Florida Growing, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Flamingo Gardens. Newcomers will learn how to choose the correct orchids for their growing area, what orchids need to grow and bloom beautifully, and basic repotting and mounting. Orchid supplies and orchids available for sale after the class. For information, call 954-473-2955 or visit the Events Page of www.FlamingoGardens.org.

16th the Rick & Rita Case Boys & Girls Club, ACT Auditions – Auditions for ACT of 7525 N.W 33rd St., from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Davie’s Production of Tennessee Williams’ Preregistration required. Walk-ins accepted “The Glass Menagerie” will be held from after pre-registered patients. The program 6:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., at the Pine Island is available only for children ages 4 to 17. Community Center, 3801 S. Pine Island Rd. Parents must bring immunization records. in Davie. For information, send an email No insurance necessary. For information, to actofdavie1999@yahoo.com. call Housing and Community Development Department at 954-797-1152.

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12 to 15 swim 300 yards, bike 8 miles and run lex Supik, 11, completed his first 2 miles. Maria says that Alex never trained triathlon three years ago and fell in before his first race. “Most kids can finish a love with the sport. Since then, he has triathlon, as long as they have the desire,” said participated in 10 triathlons throughout the Maria. “The more they train, the better they state of Florida. He has met hundreds of kids get.” The athletes include every body type at the events, but none of them live close to his and fitness level and each has a race different Cooper City home. His mother Maria Supik goal. Some just want to finish, while others recently started a youth club so he could train are trying to set a new personal record or with other kids in the area. The South Florida win the whole race. “In most team sports, the Sea Dragons provides kids, ages 8 to 14, with a best players get the most playing time,” said fun, safe way to train for triathlons. “Kids do Maria. “In triathlons, everyone has the same not have to be super athletes to participate in a opportunity to compete.” triathlon,” said Maria. “If they can run, bike and Maria also competes in triathlons. She graduswim, they can enter. These are three sports that ated from the University of Florida with a B.S. most kids do well.” in Exercise and Sport Science and worked in Maria coaches the kids Monday through the fitness business for over 10 years. Although Thursday on a rotating schedule. Training consists exercise has always been a big part of her life, of one day of biking, one day of running and two she says she that it was Alex who inspired her to days of swimming. They practice running and participate in her first triathlon. He was a faster biking at local parks and meet once a month at runner than she was, so she started training to Oleta River State Park or Markham Park to get Maria Supik started the South Florida Sea Dragons so kids could train together for triathlons. keep up with him. “Triathlons are a great family exposure to different terrains. They swim at the Cooper City Pool with the Cyclones activity,” said Maria. “When Alex gets a little older, we will be able to race together. Swim Team and also work on transitions and conditioning. There are not many sports that offer that opportunity.” Maria is hoping to bring a kids’ The triathlon season runs from March to October. Most of the races feature the triathlon to the area. familiar swim-bike-run format, but the distances are much shorter than in adult races. Kids ages 9 to 11 swim 150 yards, bike four miles and run one mile. Kids ages For information, call 786-553-2763 or send an email to sfseadragons@hotmail.com.

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it’s a job we love to do. Receiving arla Reimer has recognition like this is great, but always been a big fan providing the best water will of Cooper City water. always be our primary mission.” Although many of her friends Cooper City tests its water drink bottled water, she has 40,000 times a year to ensure always gotten hers from the tap. it meets the highest drinking “Cooper City has the best tasting standards. “We are committed water around,” said Reimer. Now to ensuring that Cooper City’s it’s official. Cooper City Utilities water is always maintained at recently won the statewide Best an optimum level,” said George Tasting Drinking Water Contest Garba, Operations Supervisor. The at the Florida Water Resources City has a team of treatment plant Conference. Taste test judges chose operators and field technicians Cooper City from 10 regional winwho are dedicated to quality. It ners to earn the title as Florida’s also uses state-of-the-art technolbest. This is the first year that the ogy, which includes a treatment City has earned this distinction. Members of the Cooper City Utilities Department proudly display their awards. process called membrane softening, Cooper City won at the regional level before entering the state competition. It comotherwise known as nano-filtration. Water flows through a series of filter-like mempeted against 15 municipalities and counties in Region VI of the AWWA Florida Section, branes to remove hardness, minerals color and other natural organic matter typically which includes Broward and Palm Beach counties. Each of the competitors submitted found in groundwater. The water is then disinfected and fluoridated to produce the a gallon of water that was collected less than 24 hours before the test. The samples were best drinking water in the state. tasted at room temperature, to allow for any tastes or odors to be more easily detected. Cooper City competed in the national Best of the Best competition held at the Cooper City Utilities has served the residents of Cooper City since 1983. The 35-memAmerican Water Works Association’s 130th annual conference and exhibition in ber staff provides 3.2 million gallons of high quality water a day to 10,400 homes and Washington, D.C. and lost. It will try again next year. businesses. “A lot of hard work goes into ensuring only the best water comes out of Cooper City faucets,” said Michael Bailey, P.E., director of Cooper City Utilities. “But For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org.

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ing, potty training, sleep issues, babysitters, hen Jena McClure of Cooper schools, pediatricians and anything else on City left her job to become a their minds. Three days a week there is an full-time stay-at-home mom, she activity for the moms and kids to do together. had a difficult time meeting other women The moms take turns hosting events which who were in a similar situation. She joined may include a get together at a park, museum, the Cooper City chapter of MOMS (Moms water playground, library, movie, water Offering Moms Support), which provides playground or someone’s house. One of quick and easy ways for moms to connect. Jena’s favorites is the casserole co-op. While Now she and her two children - Zoe, 7, and the kids play, the moms peel and mix all of Lola, 4, - spend most afternoons with somethe ingredients for a casserole and everyone one from the club. “It has been a great way leaves with dinner for that night. The moms for me to meet other moms in the area,” said also meet to swap clothing and toys. Jena. “When we get together for activities, The moms also get some bonding time my kids have someone to play with and I without their kids. Several nights a month, have friends I can turn to for support.” they meet for a movie, line dancing or just a At-home mom Mary James started the simple cup of coffee. There is also an annual The Cooper City chapter of MOMS shows off their hats at the annual luncheon. MOMS Club in 1983 as a way to meet other luncheon, which includes a raffle. The women at-home mothers and find friends for her children. There are currently more than 2,100 donate all of the proceeds from the raffle, as well as a portion of the $15 membership fee, chapters in the US alone with over 110,000 members. The Cooper City chapter has 30 to Kids in Distress and the Mother-to-Mother Foundation. “We encourage anyone to members, who have children from newborns to teenagers. In the past, membership has join who is looking for some friendly support and fun activities,” said Jena. been limited to Cooper City residents. Now it includes Davie and Southwest Ranches stay-at-home moms as well. Prospective members are welcome to try the club before they are required to pay the Club members get together throughout the week and leave the weekends for their $15 annual fee. For information, call 954-294-9504 or visit www.coopercitymomfamilies. They meet at a variety of locations and exchange information about teethsclub.weebly.com.

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community news YES Advisory Board Kicks Off 4th Annual Grant Competition classes. In 2009, grant winners included he Town of Davie Youth Silver Ridge Elementary, which initiated Education and Safety Advisory a schoolwide project involving a butterfly Board (YES Advisory Board) garden; Flamingo Elementary School, has kicked-off the 4th Annual which purchased ceramic supplies; Education Excellence and Safety Grant Indian Ridge Middle School, which Competition in time for the upcoming educated the students on the benefits school year. The contest aims to supof proper nutrition and Western High port and encourage student achieveSchool, which implemented a safety ment by funding teachers’ projects program. for their students. It gives teachers The mission of the YES Advisory an opportunity to win a $500 grant board is to create an atmosphere of for their schools. “School funds are safety for children in the community; limited and many teachers are spendto serve as a child safety education and ing their own money to initiate special advocacy group, and to coordinate of the winners, committee members, council members and others from last year’s competition include: front row (l projects,” said John Pisula, Chairman Some the development and promotion of a to r) Tim Curtain, Marcy Fallazedah, Lorraine Hofheinz, Nan Gault, Frank Zagari, Principal Indian Ridge Middle School, of the YES Advisory Board. “We want Suzanne Aceto, Indian Ridge teacher award winner, Nancy Bulger, Western High School teacher award winner, Stacy Child Safety Day for children. In the Shaffer, Nan Gault, Hal Axler, Chairman John Pisula. Back row (l to r) Town Council members, Marlon Luis, Susan Starkey, to reward those teachers that go above Mayor past, the board has taken crashed cars Judy Paul, Brian Caletka, Caryl Hattan. Missing committee members-- Barbara Tilley and Diana Podel and beyond.” to local high schools to reinforce the The competition is open to teachers at Broward County Public Schools that are importance of safe driving. It recently invited noted author and activist Robert “Bob” located in the Town of Davie and have a majority of students that are residents of the Knotts to discuss bullying and other safety issues at a meeting with Mayor Judy Paul, Town of Davie. All teachers within the schools are eligible to submit a grant request School Board member Laurie Rich Levinson, parents and teachers. Knotts heads up the until Oct. 31. The application asks them to outline the purpose of the project; how Humanity Project and works with the Broward County Public Schools to address many participants will benefit; expected outcome; budget summary and more. The bullying issues. “We want businesses and parents to become more involved with the YES Advisory Board will select one grant winner from elementary, middle and high schools,” said Pisula. “We will use the bulling event as a springboard for additional school. The winners will receive the grants at the Town Council meeting in December. projects in the schools.” Over the past two years, the YES Advisory Board has awarded six $500 grants. Last year, Western High School used its award to sponsor a CERT class for 25 of its students For grant applications, visit www.davie-fl.gov. For information, call 954-473-6362 and Indian Ridge Middle School used it to purchase supplies for its physical education or send an email to jpisula@att.net. By Debby Teich

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Davie-Cooper City Chamber Names Business Person of the Year By Debby Teich

he Davie-Cooper City Chamber of Commerce recently named Gina Leggiere, owner of the Daviebased Sign*A*Rama, as its “Business Person of the Year.” The Chamber searches for an individual who has shown an outstanding business commitment to Davie and Cooper City, works in a business that has experienced growth, and demonstrates a high level of community service and exceptional leadership qualities. Patrick Eloi, who was the Chamber’s Business Person of the Year in 2010, presented Leggiere with the award at a breakfast meeting in June. “Gina embodies everything that a Chamber Business Person of the Year should,” said Eloi. “She is a savvy businesswoman who is devoted to helping the community with economic development.” Leggiere worked in the corporate world for 20 years when she decided to use her degree in Urban Planning to become her own boss. She owned and operated a successful Sign*A*Rama for ten years in Piscataway, New Jersey. In 2005, she relocated to South Florida and purchased the Davie Sign*A*Rama, which uses cutting-edge industry software programs to provide a full range of comprehensive sign and graphic services to both the private and commercial segments of the business community. She currently has a team of talented

graphic designers, sign makers, installers, clerical and sales employees working for her and has enjoyed the challenges of growing her business and helping others in the community. She was elected to the Davie-Cooper City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in 2011 and serves on both the Executive and the Business Expo committees. “There are so many outstanding businesses in the Davie and Cooper City area,” said Leggiere. “It is truly an honor to be recognized as the Business Person of the Year.” Leggiere has also made a strong name for herself within the world of Sign*A*Rama. She was named the Sign*A*Rama 2000 Mentor of the Year, elected to the Sign*A*Rama Hall of Fame, sat on the Franchise Advisory Council, was the founding Secretary/Treasurer of the Sign*A*Rama Ad Fund for 3 years and awarded the “Top Quality” award for sign making excellence in 2010. Founded in 1937, the Davie-Cooper City Chamber of Commerce strives to serve local businesses and residents, as well as those considering relocating to the Davie-Cooper City area. It offers a variety of programs for its diverse membership of more than 500 firms. For information, visit www.davie-coopercity.org.

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imee Leigh Monek of Davie is only sixteenyears old and she is already a queen. She was recently crowned the Florida High School Rodeo Queen. Last month, she visited the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital as part of her responsibility to reach out into the community to make a difference. Aimee Leigh started riding when she was only 7 years old and grew to love horses. “Horses are amazing creatures,” said Aimee Leigh. “You love them and they love you back.” She rode English style (Hunters and Jumpers) until her mother introduced her to barrel racing. “I immediately knew I loved barrel racing and wanted to participate in Rodeos,” said Aimee Leigh. As she got involved in Rodeo-type events, she learned Aimee Leigh Monek. how to tie a goat and rope a calf. By 7th grade, she was ready to compete, so she joined the Florida Junior Wrangler Division. Most weekends were dedicated to rodeos, as she tried to earn enough points to make it to the national competition. In 2009, she was successful and won the state championship for barrel racing. Aimee Leigh currently competes in the Florida High School Rodeo Association. Last year, she won 6th place in barrel racing. This year, she won 3rd place in barrel racing and 4th place in pole bending. She was also crowned Florida High School Rodeo Queen and she is hoping to win the National Queen title. “I am really excited to be Queen,” said Aimee Leigh. “It is a big responsibility and requires a lot of leadership.” As queen, she has already started making visits to nursing homes, as well as to local

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community news Dolphins Select Two Locals for Cheerleading Squad By Debby Teich

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up watching the Dolphins and always wanted to be a cheerleader. This will be her third season with the Miami Dolphins. Andrea says that being a Dolphin cheerleader has provided her with so many wonderful opportunities. She has hosted a 5k run/walk for the Women in Distress, shopped with the kids during the holidays, participated in photo shoots for the Dolphin annual calendar, visited our military troops in Honduras and Curaçao, gone sky diving with the Army’s Golden Knights and more. Brooke was born in Miami and Andrea lives in SW Ranches. She loves performing in front of a huge crowd with screaming fans. This will be her second year cheering for the Miami Dolphins and considers her teammates like family. As a full time nursing student, she says it is often challenging to maintain good grades and fulfill the responsibilities of a cheerleader. In her role as cheerleader, she has helped out in hospitals and schools, traveled to different military bases to support our troops and more.

ore than 500 women applied to become Miami Dolphins cheerleaders for the 2011-2012 season and two locals were selected. Andrea of Davie and Brooke of SW Ranches are among 42 women who will help cheer the Dolphins to victory during the upcoming NFL season. According to Director of Cheerleaders Emily Newton, the cheerleaders were selected based on their talent, personality, flexibility, fitness, spirit and showmanship. They also had to be true Miami Dolphin fans and Brooke passionate about the team. “We are looking for women who exude confidence and have a personality that sparkles in front of an audience,” said Newton. The women have already started learning more than 20 routines that they will perform during home games. They have also begun working with fitness trainers to build their stamina. “It takes a lot of hard work to prepare for the games,” said Newton. “The cheerleaders have to be in great physical condition in order to perform three hours worth of material.” The women will also be responsible for community service and making special appearances throughout the season. Andrea was born in Rosario, Argentina, and moved to Davie as a child. She grew

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Davie Provides Financial Assistance to Affordable Housing Projects By Debby Teich

State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) any Davie residents are Program. The check was made payable to still experiencing difficult ecoEhlinger Apartments, LTD, a partnership nomic times and the Town of between the Broward County Housing Davie is doing what it can to help. The Town Authority and the Carlisle Development of Davie has an Affordable Housing Incentive Group for the East Village project in southPlan to promote the production of affordeast Davie. The grant funds were awarded able housing for low income families into to assist with hard construction costs for its community. “We understand that there the development of 155 affordable units. is still a great need for affordable housing The Town also waived $35,000 in impact in Davie,” said Town of Davie Housing and fees for this project. The grant assistance Community Development Department and the fee waivers were made possible Director Giovanni Moss. “We are working through the Town’s Affordable Housing closely with developers to do what we can Incentive Plan administered by the Housing to provide assistance.” and Community Development Department. Since the adoption of the Town’s The Town Council also approved a resoAffordable Housing Incentive Plan the lution awarding $48,734 in SHIP grant Town has assisted in the production of assistance to another affordable housing hundreds of affordable units and provided development, the Town Park Crossing project. (l to r) Vice Mayor Caryl Hattan, Councilmember Marlon Luis, Jason Haun from the Carlisle over $4,000,000 in fee waivers and other Development The Town had previously approved $70,716 Group, Broward County Housing Authority CEO Ann Deibert, Councilmember incentives towards the development and Susan Starkey, Mayor Judy Paul, and Councilmember Bryan Caletka. in SHIP grant funds and $250,000 in federal rehabilitation of affordable housing units. HOME grant funds for this project, which The Town of Davie recently provided financial assistance to several affordable housbrings the Town’s grant assistance for the project to $369,450. The Town Park Crossing ing projects. project is currently under construction and will produce 100 affordable housing units. At the Town Council meeting on June 15, Davie Mayor Judy Paul presented Ann Deibert CEO of the Broward County Housing Authority and Jason Haun from the For more information, call the Town of Davie Housing and Community Development Carlisle Development Group a check for $110,000 in grant funds from the Town’s Department Director Giovanni Moss at 954-797-1226.

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continues its efforts to fight cancer. Two years ago, Marissa Zoldan was treated for uterine cancer and unfortunately was recently diagnosed with another health scare. Hearing a diagnosis of cancer will irreversibly change anyone’s life and Marissa, Michael and their family wish to help erase cancer so that other people will not have to suffer through similar traumatic surgeries or treatments. Breast, cervical and uterine cancers are prevalent and the TAG USA Gymnastics Foundation is committed to creating more awareness and raising funds to find a cure. In addition to its philanthropic work, TAG USA Gymnastics is committed to developing champion gymnasts. It is poised for yet another impressive season. “Considering 2010-2011 was only our third competitive season, our teams were incredible, especially when compared to other gyms that have been around for more than twenty years,” boasts Marissa. TAG USA won nearly 50 State Championships and many of its gymnasts qualified for Nationals. “One of our elite gymnasts won six gold medals at the Mexican National Games and is now training for the Pan-American Games,” notes Marissa. “Even our first year TAG USA Cheer team won a Junior State Championship.” The success of TAG USA Gymnastics’ is based on a different approach to the young athletes. Marissa and Michael’s personal approach to the patents and children is what makes TAG USA so special. In addition, the talented coaching staff strives to meet each member’s individual needs. The gym itself adds to TAG USA’s success. It’s been a year since the amazing 38,000 square foot facility opened. It’s now large enough to comfortably accommodate all ages and levels of athletes, from tiny tots to elite gymnasts.

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It’s strange how life is, because now people chiropractic. When you bring in this article come to see me with their migraines. They also (by 8/31/11) you will receive my entire come to me with their chronic pain, neck pain, new patient exam for $35. That’s with x-rays, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, biomechanical exam, history and consultation… backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, the whole ball of wax. This exam could cost you numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, carpal $250 elsewhere. The law says that I must tell YOU tunnel syndrome, just to name a few. THAT YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS THE Here’s what some of my patients had to say: RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR “Due to an auto accident, I suffered from severe TREATMENT, WHICH IS PERFORMED neck pain, vertigo and I could not raise my AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 arm to comb my hair. Now I am symptom free HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE with no medication and I can do everything I ADVERTISEMENT FOR DISCOUNTED, could not do before.” OR REDUCED FEE FOR SERVICE, – E. Heaney, Hollywood, FL EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT.

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emperatures are on the rise as another Florida summer is in full swing. As we all look to beat the summer heat, our swimming pools will get crowded quickly. In just a one week span last month, four children nearly drowned in Palm Beach County alone. This was a sober reminder that swimming pools can be deadly traps for children. Each day, approximately ten people die from unintentional drowning. In fact, drowning is the sixth leading cause of unintentional death by injury for people of all ages and the second leading cause of child death in the United States, behind only motor vehicle accidents. Statistically, fifty percent of children submerged in pools die. Too often, drowning accidents are preventable. As parents, we encourage our neighbors in the community to stay safe in and around pools, spas, lakes, canals and the beach by practicing as many safety steps as possible. Children under five are most at risk and have the highest drowning rate of any age group. In fact, Florida has the highest drowning death rate in the nation for children under five.

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n June 4, hundreds of fisherman attended the 29th Annual Take-A-Kid Fishin’ Rodeo, at Wolf Lake Park, 5400 SW 76th Ave. in Davie. It was an opportunity for kids to leave their electronics behind and spend some quality time with their families.

Kids who caught a fish brought it to the judges table, where a member of Everglades Bass Anglers helped identify, measure and unhook the fish before releasing it back into the water. There were awards for the kids who caught the most fish and biggest fish. Everyone received a tackle box, fishing rod and reel, as well as a trophy.

Rick Browning, member of the Everglades Bass Anglers, was one of the judges at the event. “Club members always look forward to helping out at this event,” said Browning. “All of the families who participate have fun spending time together. Every kid should have the chance to learn how to fish.”

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o far, two large law firms in South Florida have been forced to close their foreclosure practice as a result of claims and court decisions that these firms provided false information in order to improperly repossess properties on behalf of their lender clients. As a result of the actions by these firms -- which led to their demise – new tools have emerged to successfully defend residential mortgage foreclosures.

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he only thing better than fresh sushi is all-you-can-eat fresh sushi. That’s why sushilovers drive from all over South Florida to eat at POC Buffet & Grill in Weston. This gourmet, buffetstyle restaurant serves the freshest sushi around, plus an extensive menu of Asian-fusion cuisine including Japanese-style Hibachi. This is definitely not your typical buffet restaurant. “We are setting a new standard,” states Will Lin, owner of POC Buffet & Grill. “I strongly believe that if you give people more than what they expect, it always pays off.” That is certainly the case here. Just check out the reviews. “Google us!” encourages Will. “People are raving about us on the internet. We are consistently one of the Top Ten restaurants in South Florida according to UrbanSpoon.com. That’s out of over 2,000 restaurants. And we are ALWAYS the number one in the buffet and sushi categories.” It’s not surprising that POC is ranked so favorably. Just look at what Food Lover Tom had to say in his UrbanSpoon.com review: “I am spoiled I lived in manhattan for 30 years the best of everything including SushiBut I have found one in Broward County Fl!!!! POC of Weston- excellent fresh fish, festival atmosphere, nice service- worth a drive out to West Broward.” POC also has quite a following on Yelp.com. Here’s what Lisa A. wrote: “Love this place! The Crazy Rolls

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Members of St. Bonaventure’s Children’s Chorale in Davie enjoy the campus of the University of Miami before their performance.

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Kids had an opportunity to check out big trucks and vehicles as they wondered through the Touch-A-Truck show at the Cooper City Sports Complex.

4th of july

Councilwoman Susan Starkey and Mayor Judy Paul cut the 4th of July birthday cake that was given out free to everyone.

Dedication & Service

Judy Spatz and Jennifer Westerlund, both Davie residents, were recently recognized for their dedication and service to the Jewish Federation of Broward County. Spatz received The Hy & Belle Shlafer Leadership Award for dedicated service, chairing several committees and for her leadership of the inaugural year of the Emerging Leaders program. Westerlund was awarded The Joan & Douglas Gross Community Service Award for her service to the Women’s Executive Circle. Judy Spatz

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