Our City Fort Lauderdale: November 2022

Robert B. Donoway M.D., F.A.C.S., F.S.S.O.

Donoway performing Pancreatic

Tumor Ablation for advanced and oligo-metastatic pancreatic cancer.

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ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS & INVESTORS!

How Did Your Investment Make It Through The Summer?

How to protect your investment while you're away?

November is a very popular month for the return of Snowbirds!

Home watching has come a long way since Snowbirds began the tradition of leaving their Florida nest! The nest has become an important investment and to care for and have it watched, is essential!

An official association of certified professionals called the NHWA (National Home Watch Association) has been in operation for the last 13 years and the number of local experts has been growing ever since. https://www.nationalhomewatchassociation.

org/ Members have been screened and must be accredited and insured to be recognized annually.

What are possible mishaps or property horror stories?

There are obvious issues that histori cally will tend to need regular monitoring. Water damage in Florida is without a doubt, the

By Russell Miller

number one item on Home Insurance claims! A/C malfunctions and pest infestation are also important possible nightmares while you’re away from your vacant house! Other examples and very costly claims are molds, sugar ants/insects, appliance breakdowns, roof/pool leaks, and various plumbing issues that may also involve neighbors!

What are the standard items on a Home Watch report?

Flushing every toilet along with running water at all sinks and garbage disposal are the main plumbing arteries that need to be activated regularly. AC checks along with structural verifications of lanais, ceilings, roofs, garage door openers, and all lights and alarms.

Communication with various vendors/mainte nance experts such as pool, landscape, tree care and Pest Control. HURRICANE PREPARATION PLAN is a must!

Knowing local experts to correct problems is KEY!

To discover obvious issues and notify property owners is one thing but being able to react promptly and find trustworthy local experts is another.

Home Insurance companies encourage bi-weekly visits

You might run into heavy opposition from the insurance inspector if you cannot prove to them that someone has been there in the last 2 weeks! And modern HomeWatch companies usually offer GPS-date stamped reports with more than 25 pictures to back up the proof!

Your Florida investment deserves the supervision of experts and it’s always great peace of mind to know that someone, as caring as you, is there watching your Florida pied à terre!

Welcome back home dear snowbirds!

▸ Russell Miller, contributing author and CEO of Ice Palm International Concierge and Consult ing. Russell is also a Florida licensed Realtor, part of the Sklar Team at Coldwell Banker Realty.

Ice Palm is a one-stop shop for modern concierge services based in Fort Lauderdale. We provide a wide array of services for Snowbird Owners and Investors. Ice-Palm does HomeWatching while property is vacant, supervises house cleaning, renovations and other vendors. For peace of mind while you’re away, the Ice-Palm Team is there while you’re not! Call 954-239-7176 or Canada 514-827-3666 www.ice-palm.com

I NT E R N A T I O N A L

Thankful for the Present and the Future

November is a time when many of us take a moment to give thanks. But understanding how good we have it requires a bit of perspec tive. Social media algorithms combined with the current political environment can make our present-day problems seem insurmountable. The reality is we are living such fantastic lives that our great-grandparents wouldn’t be able to imagine them.

It is easy to be pessimistic. There is another bloody war in Europe, we are still feeling the after-effects of the worst pandemic since the Spanish Flu, Global Warming continues to pose a long-term threat, and price inflation has returned to the economy. These challenges may be with us for some time, but they will be overcome. We have already come so far, so fast.

100 years ago, in 1922, the life expectancy at birth was about 60 years; today it is 79. Antibiotics did not exist. There was about one vehicle on the road per 100 people. Two in three homes lacked electricity; six out of seven homes did not have a bathtub. A typical person completed about eight years of school; segregation was rampant across the southern U.S., and the most common job in America was a farm worker. And, this was during the “Roaring Twenties,” a period of relative excess. Things we take for granted today like air conditioning, the internet, air travel, television, and higher education simply didn’t exist.

Taking stock of all we have today makes us incredibly thankful. We live in comfort, in a beautiful community carved out of a swamp. Our children are relatively safe to pursue their passions. There are numerous educational opportunities for almost everyone. Each of us carries access to all the world’s knowledge in our pocket. Our community is an incredible melt ing pot of cultures. The necessities of life are almost universally provided for.

We are thankful for all we have.

Sincerely,

Christy & Terry Jaillet

November 2022 Calendar

NOVEMBER 1

School House Rock Live

The Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning pop culture phenomenon cartoon series, which taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs, comes to the musical stage! The show is hosted at the Amaturo Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale, at 11:30 am. Scan the QR code for tickets or to learn more.

NOVEMBER 6

South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble Beyond Borders 2

To celebrate the South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble’s 36th season, there will be many talented musicians participating in the Be yond Borders 2 concert. A highlight of the evening will be an original piece by Emmy® Award winning composer Julie Giroux. An accomplished orchestrator, composer, arranger, clinician and guest conductor, Giroux’s recent symphonic masterpiece is the “Big Blue Marble.” 7 p.m. at the Ama turo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Scan QR code for tickets and info.

NOVEMBER 5

Florida Day of the Dead

Since 2010 during this sacred time of year, the gate between Florida and Mictlán, the mythological Aztec “Land of the Dead”, opens as thousands of participants cos tumed like playful skeletons honor their an cestors in a FREE Signature Autumn Event for all of South Florida. 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Huizeinga Park, Riverwalk. For more info, scan QR code

NOVEMBER 7

The Search for Life in Space - IMAX

Virtual Viewing & Live Conversation

The Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) will host virtual live conversations and viewings of the IMAX documentary The Search for Life in Space at 6:00 pm. The free documentary will also be preceded by a live conversation and Q&As with Dr. Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina to go to space. The viewings, sponsored by AARP South Florida, will be streamed virtually with both conversations taking place live on Zoom. Scan the QR code to register & for more info.

NOVEMBER 8

Election Day

The 2022 midterm election will be held. Be sure to contact the Broward Supervisor of Elections at www.browardvotes.gov to ensure you are registered and confirm your voting location. Early voting will be open from Monday, October 24 through Sunday, November 6.

NOVEMBER 11

Veterans Day

On Veterans Day, we honor and remember every man and woman who has served in the United States Armed Forces to serve and protect our nation, defend the Constitu tion, and the freedoms that we enjoy as Americans. Originally observed as Armi stice Day, commemorates the end of World War I when fighting ceased on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. The holiday evolved to be a celebra tion to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good of our nation.

November 2022 Calendar

NOVEMBER 11

Veterans Day

On Veterans Day, we honor and remember every man and woman who has served in the United States Armed Forces to serve and protect our nation, defend the Consti tution, and the freedoms that we enjoy as Americans. Originally observed as Armi stice Day, commemorates the end of World War I when fighting ceased on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. The holiday evolved to be a cele bration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good of our nation.

NOVEMBER 20

Winterfest Family Fun Day

Head to Esplanade Park for Winterfest’s Family Fun Day. This event offers many FREE activities for kids of all ages–and parents, too! The event features giant slides like the Alpine Woods Toboggan Tunnel, Polar Express Slide, and Catabella Express Train. Family Fun Day is in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale and it is packed with exciting family activities. Get your face painted, check out the Florida Renaissance Pirate Ship, hang out with the most ador able puppies from Pet Rescue Row, & much more! If you work up an appetite, there will be plenty of food and beverage options for sale. 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at Esplanade Park. For more info scan the QR code.

NOVEMBER 24

Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot

The Memorial Cardiac & Vascular Institute

Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot has become a Broward County tradition, attracting more than 3,000 participants, including runners, joggers, walkers, and family. Featuring a 5k run/walk race, the course runs along beautiful A1A along the beach. Enjoy the ocean breeze and the majestic colors of a South Florida sunrise as you run, walk, or jog the course. This event is perfect for novice to elite participants. Thanksgiv ing-themed costumes are welcomed and encouraged! Race starts at 7:30 am from Las Olas Oceanside Park, 3000 E Las Olas Blvd.

NOVEMBER 12

Beach Sweep

The City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation department is doing an awe some job at keeping our beaches in pristine condition. Our equipment does not pick up small items such as cigarette butts, can tabs, and bottle caps. Our volunteers typi cally collect 100 pounds of trash, 25 pounds of recyclables, and 10,000 cigarette butts. You can help protect our jewel of Fort Lau derdale Beach and local wildlife by remov ing these serious threats to seagulls, turtles, etc.. The volunteer team meets at the HUB, 300 S Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, where Las Olas Blvd. meets the beach. For info contact Jorg Hruschka at jhruschka@ fortlauderdale.gov or 954-709-3197.

NOVEMBER 24

Thanksgiving Day

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you gather with family and loved ones to celebrate each other and give thanks for all that we have. In the words of John F. Kennedy, “Over three centuries ago, our forefathers in Virginia and in Massachusetts, far from home in a lonely wilderness, set aside a time of thanksgiving. On the appointed day, they gave reverent thanks for their safety, for the health of their children, for the fertil ity of their fields, for the love which bound them together, and for the faith which united them with their God.”

NOVEMBER 25

60th Annual Christmas on Las Olas

The Las Olas Association presents the 60th Annual Christmas on Las Olas celebrat ing 60 years of urban Winter Wonderland. Christmas on Las Olas is their gift to the community. It’s the most exciting time of the year for the Boulevard, and we are so proud to bring the community together. The smiles on everyone’s faces say it all! 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm. For more info scan the QR code.

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THE DONOWAY CENTER

Pancreatic NanoKnife Tumor Ablation for Advanced and Oligo-Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

If you are being treated for advanced or oligometastatic pancreatic cancer you may want to contact Dr. Robert Donoway at ATLAS ONCOLOGY in Hollywood, Florida.

Dr Donoway is using multi-modality therapy combining Pancreatic NanoKnife Tumor Ablation with chemo-immunoradio therapy to treat advanced stage cancer patients from around the world after they have stopped responding to standard of care therapy and have been left with few options for further treatment.

With over 32 years of experience performing pancreatic surgery in south Florida, Dr Donoway recognized that because of late diagnosis, up to 85% of patients treated for pancreatic cancer already had metastatic disease at the time of diagnosis. This fact limited the benefit many patients might receive from pancreatic surgery, which is problematic as surgery has been long held to be the only reproduceable therapy for cure; whereas in reality surgery is currently more likely Palliative in almost 80% of the cases.

Recent evidence shows that when even advanced disease is treated aggressively in an integrated approach, incorporating NanoKnife surgery with chemotherapy and now supplemented with immunotherapy, long-term survivorship can be achieved, especially when compared to chemotherapy alone.

Dr Donoway has been a pioneer in the use of pancreatic NanoKnife, especially for complex cases. During the past decade, patients from around the world have traveled to benefit from

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this groundbreaking treatment by Dr Donoway, which is FDA approved. Dr Donoway also treats other advanced cancers, such as liver, Breast, and sarcomas, using NanoKnife Surgery based on its FDA approved guidelines. Patients experience a brief recovery, which means the patient can start chemotherapy and radiation that much sooner.

Dr Donoway feels that “we are long overdue to revise our approach to treating Pancreatic Ca. The treatment history been largely unchanged for over 80 years and has just broken the 10% five year survivorship barrier. Only thru thinking outside the box will we accomplish the positive. Otherwise, all we’re doing is confirming Einstein‘s definition of insanity.”

Dr Donoway is involved in ongoing research in identifying the best chemo-immuno therapy and sequencing to be used along with Pancreatic nanoKnife/IRE . Dr Donoway states, “the results so far have been very encouraging and we have begun using it for other select cancers. Among his longest survivors are now patients over nine years without evidence of cancer recurrence. In the past, without IRE they would have lived a little over a year, and so this technique opens a whole new avenue for treating those eligible patients in a more targeted fashion.”

Dr Donoway has presented his results of pancreatic ablation at the recent annual meeting of the American Pancreatic Association. For more information about Dr Donoway and the pancreatic IRE/NanoKnife program call 954-986-6366 or visit www.atlasoncology.com

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Robert B. Donoway, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.S.S.O. Surgical Oncology & Pancreatic Surgical Oncology

in Cancer of the Pancreas,

Parathyroid, and Melanoma.

and Image Guided Cancer

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Dr. Robert Donoway is a Board Certified Sloan Kettering trained Pancreatic surgical oncologist, who received his MD and surgical training at the University of Pennsylvania. At Sloan Kettering he was the General Motors Pancreatic Cancer Research Fellow. Dr Donoway is a former Director of the Memorial Regional Cancer Center (now the Memorial Cancer Institute) and Chairman of the Cancer committee for the Memorial Healthcare System as well as a former Chief of Surgery and Surgical Oncology at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, South Florida.

Dr Donoway served on the Board of the American Cancer Society and Gildas club. He has also served as past president of the American Cancer Society Broward chapter and serves on the board of trustees of the Ancient Spanish Monastery.

Dr Donoway is active in the The American and International Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Associations, The Pancreas Club, Society of Surgical Oncology and the American Pancreatic Association. His accomplishments include being the first surgeon in Florida to perform radio frequency ablation as well as laparoscopic major liver resection. He is the former recipient of the South Florida Health Award for use of micro-endoscopy for the detection of early stage breast cancer.

Dr Donoway has been repeatedly named to Top Doctor‘s in America by Castle Connolly. Dr Donoway is one of only a few international surgeons performing advanced multi-modal pancreatic and liver ablation therapy for non-resectable tumors.

Robert B. Donoway, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.S.S.O. Medical Director, ATLAS ONCOLOGY: Institute for Pancreatic Ca IRE NanoKnife Ablation

Medical Director Memorial Cancer Center (Now- Memorial Cancer Institute)

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Harvest Drive Celebrates 30 Years of Children Helping Children by Feeding Families

Local schools are partnering with Harvest Drive, Inc. to make sure local families don’t go hungry for Thanksgiving. The organization, in part nership with more than 200 schools, will provide a week’s worth of groceries plus a gift card or perishable items to ensure 2,400 families enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.

This is nothing new for Renee Herman who founded this grass roots non-profit organization 30 years ago on the principle of teaching children the importance of compassion and empathy for others. What began as an annual Thanksgiving Drive blossomed into a year-round volun teer-driven effort approximately 20 years ago.

Entering its 30th year, Harvest Drive continues its tradition by once again helping families to have a bountiful Thanksgiving feast and enough groceries for the holiday week.

Students at participating schools have been collecting non-perishable items, household goods, and grocery gift cards. Collections began mid-October and will conclude in early November. The items will be consolidated at 13 school-based distri bution sites to ensure that recipient families receive 6-10 bags of groceries in time for Thanksgiving.

The mission of Harvest Drive, Inc. is to promote the concept of philanthropy to local

students by providing the opportunity for them to give back directly to their commu nity in a basic and meaningful way. Students working in conjunction with community partners provide food and other neces sities including gently used clothing and household items to Broward County schools’ families in need during the Thanksgiving holiday and throughout the year. The Harvest Drive strives to educate students on the issue of hunger in our community and empower them to take leadership roles in lessening hunger’s devastating impact.

Members of the local community are encouraged to volunteer or donate canned goods and non-perishable items. Donations can be dropped off at Harvest Drive’s

flagship school, Western High School, on Wednesday, November 16 from 3:00 pm9:00 pm.

Food will be distributed at a number of locations across Broward County. Local distributions sites include:

FT LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL

754-322-1100

1600 NW 4th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale

Nov 16th 5:30-7:30 pm bus loop

SOUTH BROWARD HIGH SCHOOL

754-323-1800

1901 N. Federal Hwy., Hollywood 33020

Nov. 17th 5:00-7:00 pm JROTC Bay

STRANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL

754-323-2102

1800 SW 5th Pl., Ft. Lauderdale 33312

Nov. 16th 5:00-7:00 pm

Renee Herman, Founder & President

Scan the QR Code to learn how you can help Harvest Drive Feed Broward County Families

LET’S HAVE A PARTY! WINTERFEST TO HOST FAMILY FUN DAY AT ESPLANADE PARK

F or an exciting day of family fun, head on over to Esplanade Park for Winterfest’s Family Fun Day. This event offers many free activities for kids of all ages–and parents, too! The holiday event features giant slides such as the Alpine Woods Toboggan Tunnel, Polar Express Slide, Catabella Express Train, and other activities.

Family Fun Day takes in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, and it is packed with exciting family activities. Kids can get their faces painted by lovely artists, check out the Florida Renaissance Pirate Ship,

hang out with the most adorable puppies from Pet Rescue Row, hear the sounds of a Fifth Third Bank‘s Race Car, and so much more!

If you work up an appetite, there will be plenty of food and beverage options for sale. Get samples from LaCroix, and so much more.

▸ Winterfest Family Fun Day will be held at Esplanade Park on November 20. Festivities begin at 10:00 am. For more info scan the QR Code or visit www.winterfestparade.com

FAMILY FUN DAY HIGHLIGHTS

Christmas on Las Olas Celebrates its 60th Year

For 60 magical years, Christmas on Las Olas has been one of the largest free outdoor events in South Florida, bringing together close to 30,000 residents, families, business professionals, community leaders, movers, and shakers to celebrate the holidays. Christmas on Las Olas is the MOST Wonderful Time of the Year on Las Olas Boulevard!

On Tuesday, November 29th, Las Olas Boulevard will transform into an urban winter wonderland and celebrate its 60th year creating holiday magic in downtown Fort Lauderdale!! Christmas on Las Olas is a timeless tradition and a fantastic kick-off to the holiday season that can be enjoyed by all ages.

The event runs from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. between S.E. 6th Avenue and S.E. 11th Avenue and is free and open to the public. Local choirs from schools and churches fill the air with the sounds of the holidays from 3 stages while crowds fill their bellies with sips and sweets! It is the biggest party of the year! Don't miss out,

Restaurant on Hollywood Beach

Enjoy Cocktails and Craft Beer at the Oceanfront Bar watch the game, or come for the people watching. Lavish breakfast menu seven days a week. Lunch and Dinner include salads, grilled fresh fish, and juicy burgers. Our all-day menu offers a wide range of cuisine for everyone.

Dive-In to Our Live Music Every Weekend

Along the Broadwalk Friday: 7:00 pm-11:00 pm Saturday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm, then 7:00 pm-11:00 pm Sundays from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm.

Fort Lauderdale Swears in New Officers

he Fort Lauderdale Police Department (FLPD) welcomed 15 new officers to the force on October 15th. The newly sworn officers will support the mission and vision of the City Commission to enhance public safety.

The FLPD continues to see improvements in its efforts to combat violent crime. Police Chief Patrick Lynn reported that Part I Crimes are down citywide this year compared to last year. Homicides are down 29%, sex offense crimes are down 20%, and aggravated assaults are down 4%. This translates to an overall decrease of 4% of violent crime citywide.

Chief Lynn provided an update on Police Community Engagement Initiatives at the City Commission meeting on Tuesday, October 18, in City Hall’s Commission Chambers.

“We need to get back to where we were, pre-covid. It is my philos ophy that the District Captains, are essentially District Chiefs. While we hold them accountable, we need to give them the tools to be successful,” said Chief Lynn speaking about the manpower increase.

Lynn has been Chief of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department since March after a tumultuous period where his two predecessors faced scandal. Lynn has been in law enforcement for 35 years, beginning as a patrol officer with the City of Pembroke Pines Police Department in 1982. He then rose through the ranks retiring as the city’s Deputy Chief in 2007. He also briefly served as the Police Chief for the Town of Davie Police Department.

REACH OUT TO THE 'OTHER SIDE' AT THE FLORIDA DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION

South Floridians will celebrate the Day of the Dead (DOTD) in Fort Lauderdale. Since 2010 during this sacred time of year, the gate between Florida and Mictlán, the mythological Aztec “Land of the Dead”, opens as thousands of participants costumed like playful skeletons honor their ancestors in a FREE Signature Autumn Event for all of South Florida.

The Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de los Muertos) is a holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2.] It originated in Mexico and is celebrated broadly across the world. Although associated with the Western Christian Allhallowtide observances of All Hallow's Eve, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day, it has a much less solemn tone and is portrayed as a holiday of joyful celebration rather than mourning.

The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and to remember friends and family members who have died. Fort Lauderdale’s obseverances will take place on Tuesday, November 2 with a candlelight vigil in downtown Fort Lauderdale and on Saturday, November 5th with a processional and celebration.

You are invited to dress in traditional costumes, wear masks and Calaveras makeup and bring props and signs honoring your lost loved ones.

Schedule of Events

MEXHIKA STAGE

4-5:30pm Huizenga Plaza, 32 East Las Olas Boulevard

Indigenous roots of Dia de los Muertos are

showcased before the Processional, with Aztec and Mayan performing troupes performing ancient dance and music rituals. Performances by Tloke Nuhake and Mesoamerican Danza.

SKELETON PROCESSIONAL

The ceremony begins 5:00 pm Sharp at Huizenga Plaza, 32 East Las Olas Boulevard

A playful spectacle that honors the Mexican tradition where skeleton costumed revelers animate dozens of 10’-18’ tall giant puppets from Puppet Network and the Puppet Guild of South Florida. Musicians lead the way as this all-ages processional.

FOLKLORICO STAGE 5-11pm SW 3rd Avenue just South of Broward Boulevard

As the centerpiece of the festival, the Folklorico Stage showcases hundreds of performers presenting the best of traditional folk dance and music traditions from Mexico and throughout Latin America – closing with an amazing Mariachi concert! BONEYARD BANDSTAND 6pm-4am America’s Backyard, 100 SW 3rd Avenue

The Boneyard Bandstand opens with New Orleans-styled Brass Bands, reinterpreted with a cool modern twist until 8:30 pm. Then the late-night party continues until 4 AM with sugar skull DJs and high-energy international music scapes.

CRAFT CRYPT 4 PM - 11 PM

ASTA Lot between SW 2nd and 3rd Avenues just south of Broward Boulevard

Over 100 of the top regional handmade inde

pendent craft artists converge to present their Dia de los Muertos inspired work at this fanciful bazaar.

In Partnership with Indie Craft Bazaar, the Craft Crypt presents one of the best ways to take home personalized unique artisan piece of original art.

LATIN FOOD TRUCK RALLY 4 PM - 11 PM ASTA Lot between SW 3rd and 4th Avenues across from Revolution Live

Over a dozen of the finest traditional Mexican and Latin American food trucks and restaurant booths from throughout South Florida. Damn Good Hospitality will host 6 indoor/outdoor bars to experience your favorite tequila and cerveza!

▸ For more info on South Florida's celebration of the Day of the Dead visit: www.dayofthedeadflorida.com

Enjoy a Pint at Tarpon River Brewing Where Everyone Feels at Home

Tarpon River Brewing is a unique new gastropub with a full line of craft beer made on-site, and a mouth-watering, beer-in spired food menu. The brewery is nestled between the Tarpon River and the New River, which have served as the lifeline of the Fort Lauderdale local community for generations.

Tarpon River Brewing was born three years ago as a partnership between Julian and Lisa Siegel of the Riverside Market and Adam and Jill Fine, owners of Native Brewing and Fresh Beer. Building a brewery was but a dream in those days and as a group, they came together, unconventionally, yet successfully to open up Tarpon River Brewing. To this day, unconventional has served them well and has become a part of their mantra!

The building was originally an 11,000-square-foot horse barn, called the Snyder Stables built in 1929. Within the historic space, there is a 1,000-square-foot house that serves as a taproom, tasting room, brewery, and kitchen.

This home away from home, built by locals, for locals includes a complete brewing system just outside the tasting room. Guests can enjoy the welcoming atmosphere with a beer in hand, and see precisely how their drink was made. Tarpon River’s tap list is as diverse as the owners of the brewery are. It ranges from golden ales to hoppy IPAs, dark lagers to fruited sours, and big stouts to wild ales.

They offer brews to satisfy everyone from the beginner beer drinker to the eccentric beer snob.

Special Events

Tarpon River Brewing is a fantastic place to host an event. The private room is spacious yet comfortable and offers a casual

atmosphere to visit with friends. The launch party for Our City Fort Lauderdale was held there. Visit their website, www.tarponrivery brewing.com to book your party today.

The brewery also frequently hosts fun events. A couple of our favorites are Thursday night trivia and their Monday evening “Gears & Beers” bike ride. The bike ride is for beer lovers and bike lovers. It is a 10-15 mile ride around Fort Lauderdale that begins and ends at the brewery. Participants get a free beer!

Happy Hour

Happy Hour is 4:00 pm till 6:00 pm at Tarpon River Brewing’s bar. All draft beer is $2 off and all glasses of wine are $1 off. They also offer beer-inspired “bar foods” to snack on including onion rings, hummus & pita, loaded french fries, or a giant pretzel.

Sunday Brunch

Sunady brunch is served 11:30 am - 4:00 pm. In addition to their regular menu items, a number of brunch specials are on offer. Our favorites are the Chicken and Waffles with maple drizzle, shrimp & grits and breakfast burrito. In addition to their extensive selection of beers, Mimosa and “Beerosa” are available by the glass or, for $15, unlimited.

■ Tarpon River Brewing is located at 280 SW 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale. They are open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm MondayWednesday, 11:30 am - 11:00 pm Thursday, 11:30 am - Midnight, Friday, 11:00 am - Midnight Saturday and 11:00 am - 10:00 pm on Sundays. Visit them at www. TarponRiverBrewing.com or call 954-353-3193 for pickup.

wishes granted.

Ride Em Cowboy!

The Rodeo is Back

If the Rodeo Grounds in Davie could talk, it would tell some tall stories! From the birth of Five Star Rodeo in 1986 to the transition into the Weekley Brothers Davie Pro Rodeo in 2007, Davie has hosted some of the biggest premier rodeo events in the

Pro Rodeo strives to keep the spectators entertained with Champion Cowboys and Cowgirls from across the United States and Brazil, patriotic opening ceremonies, nation ally known Contract Acts, and Award-Winning bulls.

Rodeo for the first time in November 2009. The Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo is the Championship for 96 Professional Cowboys and Cowgirls from Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South

Celebrates Milestone 25th Flight

Honor Flight South Florida recently celebrated its 25th flight transporting 72 veterans on an all-inclusive trip to Washington, D.C.. They visited the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the National Mall, Arlington Cemetery, and the US Marine Corps War Memorial.

The volunteer-led organization was also honored with a proclamation by Broward County Mayor Michael Udine for the hub’s dedication to serving veterans in South Florida, commemorating the organization’s milestone 25th mission to the nation’s capital. Veterans on the flight were welcomed home at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport with a celebratory homecoming ceremony.

“Each of our missions have been special in their own way and we are always so honored to be able to thank the veterans that join us on each of our flights, so to reach this milestone of 25 missions means a lot to us as an organization and everyone who has been a part of this

journey with us,” said Honor Flight chairman Mike Miskew. “Being able to organize a truly memorable day for our veterans is what makes these missions so important.”

Founded in 2011, Honor Flight South Florida is an independent hub of the national Honor Flight network that serves veterans in Monroe, Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The local South Florida Hub organizes honor flights from Fort Lauderdale and Miami airports four to five times a year, also hosting additional volunteer-driven events throughout the year.

Each November, the hub hosts its annual Rick Asper Memorial Golf Tournament to raise funds for upcoming flights scheduled for the following year. Honoring the late Rick Asper, founder and chairman of Honor Flight South Florida, the annual golf tournament is one of the hub’s key fundraisers and social events benefiting the organization’s programming for the following year.

The Rick Asper Memorial Golf Tournament, slated for November 4, 2022, at the Davie Golf and Country Club, is now accepting participants and sponsors. Veterans, active-duty military, and first responders receive a special discount for single-player registration.

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For more information on Honor Flight, upcom ing events and volunteer opportunities, visit www.HonorFlightSouthFlorida.org.

To apply to join an upcoming Honor Flight, visit www.VetsFlyFree.com. Honor Flight South Florida is now accepting applications for veterans and guardians for 2023.

LOCAL STUDENTS NAMED NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SEMIFINALISTS

Twenty four local students have been named Semifinalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. Just 117 students who attend public or private schools in Broward County achieved this honor.

“This is an incredible honor for every student, and we are so proud of each of them for being recognized for their outstanding scores and academic achievements,” said education advocate Sandra Dubose.

The National Merit Scholarship Program was founded to identify and honor scholastically talented American youth and to encourage them to develop their abilities to the fullest. Only 1% of the 1.6 million entrants are selected as Semifinalists each year. The Semifinalists are students who achieve the highest scores on the PSAT/NMSQT in their respective states.

Fort Lauderdale semifinalists included:

Mario Ahued, Calvary Christian Academy

Brandon Fingal, Fort Lauderdale High School

Rebecca Adler, Pine Crest School

Lucas Almeida, Pine Crest School

Sydney Bianco, Pine Crest School

Camila Goldszmidt, Pine Crest School

Michael Greenberg, Pine Crest School

Daniel Kathein, Pine Crest School

Anne Elizabeth Kurt, Pine Crest School

Ava Malkin, Pine Crest School

Krisztian Meszaros, Pine Crest School

Joie Rodin, Pine Crest School

Danielle Snyder, Pine Crest School

Kyla Truong, Pine Crest School

Daniel Wilentz, Pine Crest School

Thomas Yevoli, Pine Crest School

Liam Connor, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School

Mary Dwyer, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School

Timothy Grecsek, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School

Stephany Jimenez, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School

Cyrus Kell, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School

Max Pannell, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School

Katlyn Ross, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School

Katerina Tansey, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School

7,250 of the Semifinalists go on to win scholarships. The winners are selected on a state-by-state basis and are judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies. NMSC winners receive a $2,500 scholarship and the honor of being a Nation Merit Scholar.

In order to become a Finalist, a Semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recom mended by a high school official, write an essay, and earn SAT or ACT scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test. Semifinalists must also submit a detailed scholarship application which includes information about their academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, as well as honors and awards received.

Three types of National Merit Scholarships will be offered in the spring of 2023. Every Finalist will compete for one of 2,500 National Merit® $2500 Scholarships that will be awarded on a state-representational basis. About 950 corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards will be provided by approximately 180 corporations and business organizations for Finalists who meet their specified criteria, such as children of the grantor’s employees or residents of communities where sponsor plants or offices are located. In addition, about 160 colleges and universities are expected to finance some 3,800 college-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards for Finalists who will attend the sponsor institution.

National Merit Scholarship winners of 2023 will be announced beginning in April and concluding in July. These scholarship recipients will join nearly 368,000 other distinguished young people who have earned the Merit Scholar title.

Learn more about the National Merit Scholarship program and how to apply at www.nationalmerit.org.

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The Power of Imagination on the Golf Course

By Dean Sklar, PGA Professional

While some golfers have more athletic ability than others, every person can benefit from using mental skills to improve their lives and their golf games. Some of the organizational skills for quality of life and improved golf are: goal setting, making good conscious choices, adopting positive attitudes and beliefs, relaxation techniques, decision making, and enjoying life/golf in the moment.

Every time you repeat a limiting belief such as one of these, you give it more power in your mind. In golf, as in life, what you think is what you cre ate. Begin to question your beliefs. Is this what you really want to create? Use your awesome power of imagination to practice in your mind what you really want to happen. When you hear yourself reiterating a negative thought from your past, change the thought in your mind to a positive one. Golfers play golf because it is a challenge. Challenge yourself to change your beliefs and behavior to achieve the success you desire. Use the feeling that comes up as a cue for you to know whether your concerns are under your control, or out of your control. If you are worried about people or course conditions that you cannot control, replace your limiting thoughts with positive, constructive ones.

For example, if you are anxious on the first tee and usually miss your tee shot because people are watching you, change your thinking to: “I can let go of everything outside of me by letting

it become fuzzy. I can focus clearly on seeing my target. I feel my swing tempo. I concentrate on my pre-shot routine to prepare my mind. My first tee shot is easy because I use the club in my bag with the biggest head. It is easy. I can tee it up and sweep through it. I love to hit the first shot of the day.”

To reinforce these thoughts, you can prepare in advance by using mental imagery. Begin by putting yourself in a relaxed state by breathing deeply and releasing all mental and physical tension from your body. Create in detail in your mind the first hole. Mentally create the fairway, trees, bunkers, and yourself on the first tee. Notice that you are affirming your good tee shot with the messages above. Observe yourself breathing deeply to become relaxed and centered. See yourself going through your physical and mental pre-shot routine. See yourself hitting your very best tee ball (from your past experience) by visualizing and feeling your own smooth, easy, effortless swing. See the ball land on the fairway where you planned. Feel the emotion of happiness and success.

Your feelings indicate what you need to notice about yourself. Become a better player by monitoring your negative thoughts that make you uneasy, anxious or tense. Know that these thoughts sabotage your performance. Use your mental energies to focus on the things within your control. You only have control over yourself because you are all you will ever have for certain.

▸ PGA Professional Dean Sklar is a member of the Quarter Century Club of the PGA of America, an elite group of members who have served the PGA with honor and pride for 25 years. If you would like to talk to Dean about your golf game, contact him at Dean@SklarTeam.com or visit Rose and Dean Sklar at Coldwell Banker online at www.SklarTeam.com.

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Rotary Fort Lauderdale Gives Back During the Season of Giving

By Jaye Abbate

For Rotary Fort Lauderdale, the century-old service organiza tion, November kicks off the season of giving with turkeys, toys, and many ways to serve the community. While other organizations typically support a single charity, these “people of action” partner with at least half a dozen charities each year, committing funds and a core of caring volunteers to a variety of holiday endeavors.

Rotary members fund, pack, and present hundreds holiday turkey dinners for those in need. They play “Santa” by delivering hundreds of toys to Salah Children’s Hospital, Anne Storck Center, Henderson Behavioral Center, and CDTC among others. Gift cards get donated to young men in foster homes. Donning bells and blinking lights Rotarians ring bells around town for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. They serve meals at the Broward Partnership for the Homeless and bring gifts to senior centers.

“Our motto is “Service Above Self” so we go the extra mile, helping others have a happy holiday,” said Rotary Club President Jaye Abbate. “It’s also fun and a great way to socialize,” adds new club member Anna Asuncion. “When I moved to town, being part of Rotary was a great way to meet new people and give back to the community.”

Last year Rotary Fort Lauderdale completed 100 community projects to celebrate their 100-year milestone, partnering with the City of Fort Lauderdale’s volunteer network managed by long time Rotarian Jorg Hruschka and other non-profits. “We can do it again,” says Abbate enthusiastically. “Our members are always eager to do more. I encourage other charities to contact us for any type of project throughout the year.” The real payoff, adds Asuncion is “seeing smiles on the faces of families or kids receiving toys and holiday meals … it just makes your heart happy.”

To propose a partnership with Rotary Fort Lauderdale, contact RotaryFtLaud@gmail.com or visit RotaryFortLauderdale.com.

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