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Dan Marino & Don Shula Celebrate the ER Expansion at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center See Page 16 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS MAGAZINE

MAY 2017

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ince 2015, Amazing Dental has been taking care of patients in their stateof-the-art warm, friendly, and upbeat facility. Together the dentists have a combined experience of 30 years.

Amazing Dental is always sure to provide their patients with a superior dental experience. Their primary focus is on quality dentistry, patient education and oral health care. Patients also love the convenience of having all their dental needs taken care of in the same place.

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Whether one needs a routine exam, dental fillings, emergency dentistry, dentures, bone grafting or even Botox and other fillers, the amazing dental team can handle it professionally and flawlessly.

From general dentistry to specialty services such as oral and maxillofacial surgery and orthodontics, there is always something to smile about. Dr. Mary Crosby, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon and Dr. Tania Saint Amand, Orthodontist took the time to answer a few questions about their practice.

What specialty services are you best known for? We use advanced orthodontic treatments and cosmetic restorations such as cosmetic crowns, veneers, and bridges. If a patient requires it, we use gentle conscious sedation for oral surgery procedures. We also have in-house whitening.

What distinguishes you from your competition? We are an

office that focuses on quality, not quantity. Our reputation means everything, and we are trying to change the world one smile at a time.

Is there anything else you would like readers to know about the practice? We are a

multicultural office. In addition to English, we speak Spanish, French, and Creole to better serve our patients. We also offer financing with low monthly payments and we accept most insurances.

What are your hours? We have

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

There’s Always Something to Smile About at Amazing Dental

Dr. Mary Crosby Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

evening and weekend hours available to accommodate our patients’ needs. Monday – 11:00am-7:00pm Tuesday-Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm Friday – 8:00am-3:00pm Saturday – 9:00am-2:00pm Amazing Dental is located at 5740 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 400, Hollywood, 33021. To schedule an appointment, please call 954544-2814. For more information, visit their website at http:// amazingdental104.wixsite.com/dentist or email amazingdental104@gmail.com

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Summer Camp Traditions – We Need Them More Now Than Ever

he American tradition of summer camp goes back many years. The precursors to today’s camps were born during the turn of the 19th century as part of a “back to nature” cultural movement. Summer camp popularity took off during World War II. With fathers away fighting and mothers working to support the effort, organizations like the Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts, and the YMCA began camps to simply keep kids busy while school was out. What started out as cheap daycare has evolved into the myriad of camp options families have today. There is a camp for virtually every interest, from sports and theater to computer programming and world language studies. With so many choices available, some children explore several interests by attending multiple camp programs during the same summer. In addition to pursuing passions, summer camp is a chance for kids to try new things and make new friends. That’s more important than ever because today’s kids are growing up in the digital age. Summer camp allows children to connect with peers, play actual games not virtual ones, and experience the world around them. To find the best camp or camps for your child, check out the Our City Summer Camp Guide in this issue, or go to www.ourcitymedia.com for a complete listing of all the summer camp programs in the region. Sincerely,

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CONTENTS

FEATURE STORY

16 Aventura Hospital and Medical Center Celebrate the Anticipated ER Expansion

SCHOOL NEWS 18 Off the Canvas Live! 18 Hollywood Hills Girls’ Flag Football Team Were Victorious on the Gridiron

SCHOOL NEWS 20 McArthur Students Compete in Their Own ‘Top Chef’ Competition

SUMMER CAMP GUIDE BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 7

There’s Always Something to Smile About at Amazing Dental

CALENDAR MAY 2017 10 May, 2017

EXCLUSIVE STORY 12 KC Has Been Shaking his Booty Since 1973, and is Still Shaking It…and That’s The Way We Like It!

COMMUNITY NEWS 14 Surf’s Up at the 2nd Annual East Coast Ocean Surfski Championship & SUP Cup Race

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21-25 Fun in the sun

ASK THE EXPERT 26 Foods That Fight Wrinkles 27 Signs, Symptoms & Help for Rheumatoid Arthritis

CHAMBER NEWS 28 Hollywood Annual Teacher of the Year Award Ceremony

MAYOR’S COLUMN 30 Hollywood Update

12 PET OF THE MONTH 30 “Reagan ‘Ronnie’ Marante”

PHOTO OF THE MONTH 31 The World’s Favorite Magazine™

INSPIRING INDIVIDUALS 32 FPL Volunteers Beautify Hollywood Beach

SEEN ON SCENE 33,34 Snapshots from the Streets

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1st Burger Beast Food Trucks – Bring your appetite, your family and your friends to ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood every Monday 5:30-9:30pm. Over 20 trucks participate. For a weekly updated truck line-up visit www. foodtrucksatartspark.com.

2nd International Tuesdays – Featuring music by Benji Rafaeli, performing in more than 10 different languages from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Every Tuesday night at Champions Plaza at Gulfstream Park from 7:00pm-9:00pm – 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach. (Also on May 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th)

4th National Day of Prayer – Those wishing to participate in the dedicated day may do so at the Cultural Community Center, 410 SE 3rd Street, Hallandale Beach. The free service will begin at 9:00am and run until 11:00am. For more information, please call 954-457-1452.

5th Gulfstream Park Family Fun Fridays – The entire family will enjoy an amazing line-up of entertainment with interactive DJ, games, character appearances and performances. Every Friday night at Champions Plaza at Gulfstream Park from 7:00pm-9:00pm – 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach. (Also on May 12th, 19th and 26th)

Funtastic Friday – Enjoy family fun with a DJ, face painter, games, bounce houses and more. Local 10 (WPLG) viewers recently ranked Funtastic Friday # 8 on their “Top 10 Places to Take the Kids” in South Florida list. – ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood – FREE admission – For more information, please call 954-921-3500. (Also on May 12th, 19th and 26th) Artspark Movie Night – Gather the family, a blanket, lawn chairs and some popcorn for a night under the stars watching a FREE family friendly flick at ArtsPark at Young Circle in Hollywood at 8:00pm. Tonight’s feature presentation is The Lion King (G), Secretariat (PG) on 5/12, Million Dollar Arm (PG) on 5/19 and Mirror Mirror (PG) on 5/26.

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Smiles from the Heart – The second annual event hosted by Smile Design Dental of Coral Springs is a day when the practice gives back to the community by providing free dental services. Patients must be 18 years of age or older who cannot get dental care elsewhere. A choice of a cleaning, filling, or extraction will be offered. Registration begins at 7:30am. Patients will be seen on a first-come, first-serve basis. First 50 patients are guaranteed to be seen. Patients are encouraged to arrive early, dress appropriately for the weather and to bring, chairs, blankets, water, snacks etc. as they may be outside waiting to be seen. For more information, please contact: (954)5759800 or visit www.smiledesigndentalfl. com. 730 Riverside Drive -- Coral Springs, FL 33071 – Event Hours: 8:00am until 4:00pm Greenfest – Learn about sustainability and being green in the City and leave with practical tips about how you can help save resources and reduce your impact on the environment. Free admission, 10:00am-2:00pm, City Hall, 400 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach. For more information, please call 954-457-1617.

Music in the Park – Live bands of all genres including Top 40, Oldies, Salsa and Classic Rock perform every Saturday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Champions Plaza at Gulfstream Park from 7:00pm-9:00pm – 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach. (Also on May 13th, 20th, and 27th)

email Joe Bevelacqua at jbevsr@ msn.com and include your vehicle’s make and model. – 10:00am - 3:00pm – Hollywood Boulevard between 19th & 20th Avenue Downtown Hollywood – For more information, please call 954-825-1027. Soulful Jazz Sundays – Enjoy the smooth sounds of local saxophonist, Travis Bridges, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m at Champions Plaza at Gulfstream Park from 7:00pm-9:00pm – 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach. (Also on May 14th, 21st and 28th)

10th Full Moon Drum Circle – Bring a drum or other percussion instrument to this FREE guided drum circle. ArtsPark at Young Circle – 1 Young Circle, Hollywood from 7:00pm-9:00pm. – For more information, call 954-926-0204.

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Community Unity May Day Festival – Everyone is invited to this annual May celebration at Foster Park, 609 NW 6th Avenue, Hallandale Beach from 2:00pm-6:00pm. Free admission. For more information, please call 954-457-1452. Downtown Hollywood Artwalk/ Mural Tour – Visit galleries and shops in Downtown Hollywood while enjoying art, cultural entertainment, live music, a mural tour and more during ArtWalk on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 5:00pm-10:00pm and mural tour at 6:00pm. Cost is FREE. For more information, please call 954-924-2980.

13th Hollywood Beach Sweep Clean Up – On the second Saturday of the every month from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. volunteers meet and collect litter and cigarette butts from the beach. Volunteers must be at least 8 years of age to participate and children must be accompanied by an adult. Please dress appropriately and wear sunscreen. This is a program of the Department of Public Works. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided to all volunteers along with safety instructions – Charnow Park – 300 Garfield Street, Hollywood. Hollywood Historical Society 2017 Lecture Series – “The First 95 Years of the Hollywood Women’s Club” will be discussed by President Carol Fitzgerald. Free and open to the public from 1:00-3:30pm at the Hollywood Branch Library – 2600 Hollywood Blvd., City Hall Circle (Meeting Room). Authors will sign books and refreshments will be served. For more information, email hollywoodflhistory@ att.net or call 954-923-5590.

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7th Dream Car Classic – The Downtown Hollywood Dream Car Classic features dozens of classic cars, trucks and other vehicles of interest. Attendance is FREE. Vehicle registration is $20. To pre-register for the Dream Car Classic,

will benefit the Hollywood Beach Lifeguard Competition Teams. 8:00am at Harry Berry Park – 301 Azalea Terrace, Hollywood Beach. For more information, please call 954-655-6956.

East Coast Ocean Surfski Championship & SUP Cup Race – The second annual fundraising event

22nd The Wiz – The Inside Out Theater Co. will present the classic twist on the story of Oz in a musical performance at Hallandale Beach High School, 720 NW 9th Avenue, Hallandale Beach. Free admission. Show starts promptly at 6:30pm

29th Memorial Day Service – Celebrate the memory, service, duty and honor of our soldiers. Cemetery Services – 9:30am followed by a Reception and Memorial 10:00am-noon – Hallandale Beach Cemetery, 801 NW 6th Avenue, Hallandale Beach and Foster Park, 609 NW 6th Avenue, Hallandale Beach.

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EXCLUSIVE STORY

KC Has Been Shaking his Booty Since 1973, and is Still Shaking It…and That’s The Way We Like It!

BY BEVERLY PERKINS

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arry Wayne Casey, better known as KC, the founder and leader of KC and The Sunshine Band, is a true musical icon of many generations. His career started right here in South Florida, in his hometown of Hialeah back in 1973. For over four decades, KC and the Sunshine Band has been entertaining audiences all around the world, and they are coming back home for a performance at Hollywood’s Hard Rock Live on May 12th at 8:00pm. Casey was influenced mainly by Motown, and iconic singers Joe Cocker and James Brown, as well as the legendary rock band, Chicago. His family was also an inspiration as his mother played gospel records and his siblings made commercials. Surrounded by

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music, dance and song, he never thought of doing anything else. The American band’s musical style included disco and funk. Their best-known songs include the hits “That’s the Way (I Like It)”, “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty”, “I’m Your Boogie Man”, “Keep It Comin’ Love”, “Get Down Tonight”, “Boogie Shoes”, “Please Don’t Go” and “Give It Up”. When asked what his favorite song is, KC responds by saying, “Who’s your favorite child? You can’t choose just one.” The South Florida teen went from working in a record store to selling out concerts, having his music in more than 200 motion picture film soundtracks in addition to every major sporting event in the world, famous parades, political conventions, and presidential campaigns, not to mention wedding and bar/bat mitzvah playlists. The talented modern pop singer and song writer also received nine Grammy nominations, three Grammy Awards, People’s Choice Awards, an

American Music Award, and coveted stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Palm Springs Walk of Stars. The “Founder of the Dance Revolution” put Miami on the map with his “feel good happy” infectious tunes. However, Casey stayed unaffected by his “heartthrob” status as his posters adorned the bedrooms of teenage girls. His focus was purely on making music. His time and energy went into projects. He worked hard to create his niche in the extremely competitive industry. His family also helped keep him grounded, and he protected and isolated himself from the media at that time. In 1984, Casey decided to retire from all the politics that the music business presented. Fast forward ten years, and Arsenio Hall asked him to come on his popular show with his band to perform the classic tunes. Luckily, he agreed and put the band together. It was then when realized that he had given up something he loved. After testing the waters a bit, he saw that the fans were still supporting him, and now he has been performing all over again. “I’m doing what I love to do!” said KC. “It’s my career, my job. It’s what the universe planned for me.” KC is excited about his upcoming performance at Hard Rock Live since he gets to come back to his hometown. “It will be a fun night to relive old memories and create new ones.” said KC. “It is a rewarding moment to connect with the public as they sing-a-long and dance with me. I feel the vibration.” KC and The Sunshine Band will perform on May 12, 2017 at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood at 8:00pm. Tickets cost $70, $59, and $50. All seats are reserved and available at all Ticketmaster outlets online at www.myhrl.com, www.ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone: 1-800-7453000. Doors open one hour prior to show start time. *Additional fees may apply.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Surf’s Up at the 2nd Annual East Coast Ocean Surfski Championship & SUP Cup Race BY BEVERLY PERKINS

ver one hundred race participants are Michele Eray and Maggie Hogan expected at this year’s East Coast Ocean Surfski Championship & SUP Cup Race. The South Florida Surfcraft Challenge, located in Hollywood, has recently acquired the East Coast Paddleboard Association & Championship Race which has been producing the largest paddleboard races along the East Coast for the past 19 years. The second annual fundraising event will benefit the Hollywood Beach Lifeguard Competition Teams (both adult and junior divisions). The race will be held at 8:00am on Saturday, May 20th at Harry Berry Park, 301 Azalea Terrace on Hollywood Beach. The 5, 6, 12, and 24 mile ocean races are for Stand-Up & Prone Paddleboards, Surfskis, Outrigger Canoes and Surf Boats. The 5 mile course is for stand-up paddle boards (SUP) only, and designed for beginner to intermediate paddlers. Those with more experience may compete in the 6 or 12 mile races which are open to all crafts. The 24 mile distance is for Outrigger Canoes only. The goal of the anticipated event is to support, and raise funds and awareness for the Hollywood Beach Adult & Junior Lifeguard Competition Teams. Not many realize that the Hollywood Beach Safety division patrols five miles of paddlefriendly shoreline seven days a week, every day of the year to ensure the safety and enjoyment of paddle boarders, kayakers and beach-goers. Funds raised will be used to purchase necessary training equipment, assist in paying for equipment transportation to regional & national competitions, and

help provide specialized training workshops with professional coaches throughout the year. Having proper equipment and professional training allow the Hollywood Beach Competition Teams to introduce local youth, as young as eight years of age, to competitive watersports, beach water safety, and team building experiences. Each year, the Hollywood Beach Lifeguard Competition team members, compete in the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) local, Regional, and National competition events. These yearly events are host to hundreds of lifesaving professionals and junior lifeguards from all over the country. The Hollywood teams will be competing at the annual Regional event in Delray Beach, FL in July and will travel to the USLA National event in Daytona, FL in August. Several manufacturers and experts will be on the beach offering demonstrations and basic instruction along with event sponsors who will be showcasing their products. Friends, family members and beach-goers will be able to cheer on the racers since the courses are visible from Hollywood Beach. Also at this year’s event, two Olympic World Champion Surfski athletes, Michele Eray and Maggie Hogan, of Paddle California will be attending and offering several training workshops. For donations, sponsorship or vendor information, please contact the Race Directors at HollywoodJrLifeguards@gmail.com or by calling (954) 655-6956.

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Aventura Hospital and Medical Center Celebrate the Anticipated ER Expansion

Photos by Barry Stock

FEATURE STORY

BEVERLY PERKINS

t was just under a year ago that Aventura Hospital and Chamber of Commerce for over 20 Medical Center, a facility of HCA East Florida, broke years,” said Elaine Adler, President ground on its Emergency Room Expansion Project. of the Aventura Marketing Council. The $15.6 million investment now provides the hospital “We are just delighted that they have with 22 new rooms and a total of 40 ER Beds. These had the vision to expand their ER to include 14 general exam rooms, 2 isolation rooms, 5 serve our entire community.” behavioral health rooms, plus an exam ultrasound room At the helm of this great and a new CT scanner. achievement is Dianne Goldenberg. Additionally, the three-story tower and parking As CEO of Aventura Hospital garage representing a $60 million investment is schedand Medical Center since 2012, uled to break ground this August. The tower will house Goldenberg leads a team of more 60 new private patient rooms designed to meet the than 500 physicians, 1,630 employcomfort needs of their future patients and their visitors. ees and more than 250 volunteers The accompanying parking garage will provide 513 towards fulfilling its mission of more parking spaces to accommodate the increased providing excellence in healthcare traffic. State-of-the-art technology for rapid emergency for the community. She oversees and trauma care response was also implemented since all aspects of administrative the hospital was designated a Level II Trauma Center operations while supporting a solid last July. This provides a much needed access point for foundation of core inpatient and trauma care in northern Miami-Dade County. outpatient services and spearheadTo celebrate this milestone moment, the grand ribbon- ing the launch of new services. cutting event was held just last month. Special guests If one needs to visit the Aventura Hospital ER, one can included NFL Hall of Famers Dan Marino and Coach expect the highest level of care and attention during the Don Shula who brought his wife Mary Anne Shula along emergency care process. Although the main focus is on with the Miami Dolphins cheerleaders. enhanced patient care, the expansion will “I will forever be grateful to this hospital allow even more reduced ER wait times. “I will forever be and all the staff,” said Mary Anne Shula. Currently, the facility prides itself on wait grateful to this “They never left our side.” “We wanted to times below the national average. Wait hospital and all the be here to say we support you 100% and times are updated every 30 minutes on the staff,” said Mary to thank you for the great care you have website and roadside billboards throughAnne Shula. “They given us over the years,” added Don out the region. never left our side.” Shula. Furthermore, the emergency room Several community officials, including check-in process has been made faster City of Aventura Mayor Enid Weisman and easier with new technologies put in and Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioner Sally place. The ED KIOSK (Emergency Department Kiosk) Heyman, were also in attendance. The celebratory day makes registration as simple and convenient as leading held a special event for EMS and Law Enforcement as retailers, airlines, and hotels. Patients manually enter well as hospital employees. their personal information or scan their Florida driver’s “You need two things to improve the quality of lives license, and the information is captured and placed on for people living in a city, first class education and a first their medical record while also automatically placing the class medical system,” stated Mayor Weisman. “HCA patient in the queue for the triage nurse to evaluate. we can never thank you enough for investing in our city. The Aventura Hospital and Medical Campus is also This is an A +++ top notch facility and you will never proud of its 6 existing graduate medical education probe treated like you are treated here. You have a choice grams (Internal Medicine Residency, General Surgery where you go as a patient. I hope everyone chooses this Residency, Anesthesia Residency, Emergency Medicine great facility for their care.” Residency, Transitional Year Residency, Podiatry “Aventura Hospital has been an outstanding comResidency), 2 approved programs (Radiology Residency munity partner with the Aventura Marketing Council/ and Pulmonary Fellowship), and its Comprehensive Stroke Designation. “The increase in space will allow us to grow our emergency medicine residency program further and teach the next generation of emergency medicine physicians,” said Todd Slesinger, MD, ER Residency Program Director. Aventura Hospital and Medical Center is a facility of HCA East Florida. HCA East Florida is the largest healthcare system in Eastern Florida and an affiliate of Hospital Corporation of America (HCA). HCA East Florida has 14 hospitals, multiple ambulatory surgery centers, physician practices, imaging centers and free standing emergency care facilities, as well as a supply chain center and an integrated regional lab. Dan Marino concluded his speech by saying, “You (HCA) make a difference in so many lives, and that’s awesome!”

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Off the Canvas Live!

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BY BEVERLY PERKINS

tudents from Beachside Montessori Village (BMV) will showcase their art work at the “7th Annual Off the Canvas Live!” event at their school on May 12th from 5:30-8:00pm. The eagerly anticipated event will include the creations of 550 students from Pre-K through the eighth grade. The program will highlight what students have learned about nontraditional arts. Stamped Ceremonial Fabrics, Origami Crane Curtains, Upcycled Cardboard Sculptural Houses and hand-created Book Bindings are just a few of the magnificent pieces of artwork to be exhibited by the students at Beachside Montessori Village who created them. “Art is all around us, from the clothes you wear, to the building you stand in, to the dish you eat from,” says local artist and curator Alissa Alfonso. “The importance of learning to appreciate art early in life is often overlooked and undervalued. It encourages exploration, selfexpression, logical thinking, self-esteem, individuality, imagination and creativity. Art teaches children to think openly, create new meaning, be more tolerant of uniqueness, and gives them the self-confidence to take risks.” In addition to exhibiting the projects students have created throughout the year, Off the Canvas Live! will also include handson arts and crafts for all ages from Nature Inspired Art Installations to a science/art merge of creating SLIME. Other featured events throughout the evening will include Interactive Initiative, a non-profit focused on facilitating intuitive and creative forms contemporary interactives. L.Mercado Studio, a local Hollywood

Ceramics Studio, will demonstrate and instruct how to use clay on pottery wheels for a hands-on experience. Flash Art & Video Installations will roam the halls giving impromptu performances. There will also be a Cardboard Challenge demonstrating how creating art using recycled and re-used materials is an important way to be better citizens of the earth, which is an important theme of the Off the Canvas program. Off the Canvas Live! will be open to all BMV families as well as all media and fellow school administrators. Non-BMV families and other appreciators of art may enjoy selected student artwork at the Hollywood Art & Cultural Center from May 16th through June 1st. 7th Annual Off the Canvas LIVE! will be held on May 12, 2017, from 5:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Beachside Montessori Village located at 2230 Lincoln Street in Hollywood.

Hollywood Hills Girls’ Flag Football Team Were Victorious on the Gridiron BY BEVERLY PERKINS

iami Dolphins Youth Programs, in partnership with the Broward County Athletic Association (BCAA) and the Greater Miami Athletic Conference (GMAC), hosted the Girls Flag Football Clinic and Jamboree at Baptist Health Training Facility.

“We’re proud to be associated with this event as the Dolphins have continued to be invested in growing the game for youth,” Broward College District Director of College Readiness & Recruitment Bryan Anderson said. The jamboree featured 25 high school girls’ flag football teams from

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the South Florida The goal of the event is to proarea. The jammote high school football. The Miami boree followed a Dolphins Youth Programs’ mission is to Girls Flag Football emphasize the importance of education, Clinic earlier this physical fitness and positive choices for year that edukids in a safe and fun environment. cated the high The Miami Dolphins Youth Programs’ school ladies on vision is to prepare the next generation football skills. of leaders in staying physically active “This event through our Junior Training Camps continues to (JTC), Youth Football Clinics and Youth grow throughout Football Camps in the South Florida the years and Community. we’re proud Miami Dolphins Girls Flag Football to teach these Jamboree presented by Broward College Results young ladies the proper skills Cypress Bay (7) vs. South Broward (6) they need both Hollywood Hills (18) vs. Plantation (0) on and off the Everglades (25) vs. Monarch (2) field to advance Western (12) vs. Blanche Ely (0) the game and Boyd Anderson (8) vs. Ferguson (7) their journeys,” Miramar (6) vs. Cypress Bay (0) Miami Dolphins Senior Director of Youth Miami Jackson (27) vs. Cooper City (12) Programs Twan Russell said. Hollywood Hills (19) vs. Ft. Lauderdale (0) Hollywood Hills was one of the teams Pompano (7) vs. McArthur (6) which scored big in both their games. Hialeah (12) vs. Coconut Creek (6) The first was against Plantation where Miami Southridge (9) vs. Deerfield (0) they won 18–0. Following that victory, Hallandale (12) vs. Mater Academy (0) they enjoyed another after defeating Ft. Flanagan (31) vs. Northeast (0) Lauderdale 19-0. Hialeah (18) vs. Pines Charter (6)

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McArthur Students Compete in Their Own ‘Top Chef’ Competition

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he television show “Top Chef” was the inspiration behind McArthur High School Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teacher, Eileen Santiago’s school competition. Santiago created “Hollywood’s Top Chef” project at Hollywood Park Elementary a couple of years ago after being awarded a grant from the Broward Education Foundation and the City of Hollywood. The program was such a success that she was able to take on a disseminator role at the Teacher Expo, where she presented her idea to more than 400 teachers. She was given the capability to award more than 15 teachers with a $400 grant allowing them to adapt this project to fit their classroom needs. Fortunately, she was able to have her new students at McArthur High participate in their own “Top Chef” competition just last month. Anyone familiar with the show knows that aspiring chefs create culinary creations competing for the “Top Chef” title along with the stardom that goes along with it. Santiago always likes to provide real-world experiences for her students. Her goal as an educator is to teach math, reading, science, social studies and social skills beyond the classroom. Over the last few months, Santiago and her students visited various restaurants to get ready for the competition. Her class also had the opportunity to visit the students in the culinary program at Sheridan Tech to experience how a commercial kitchen operates. Students were able to knead dough and construct boxes at Tony the Pizza Chef II, taste test different hot dog sauces at Que Perros, taste smoothies and shakes at Froots, and learn how to make a burger at Ends Meat. “Seeing the fire on the grill was a great experience for the students. They enjoyed eating burgers, fries and octopus,” said Santiago. “This was Ends Meat

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first year participating in the event. Kevin, the owner, was so excited about this event that he recruited HipPops, the gourmet dessert food truck, to be part of it. Although they were unable to attend, they donated chocolate covered gelato bars for all the students to enjoy.” Yuliana Lang from The Art of Toast heard about the event and wanted to be a part of it. The students were not able to visit her business because her location is at Yellow Green Farmers Market which is closed during the week. However, she made videos for the students so they could watch the art in making toast. She also made muddled strawberry toast for their big day. The event was hosted by Mr. Cain, Testing Coordinator at McArthur High and Laurel Belfon, student intern from Broward College Teacher Education Program. Judges were Josh Levy, Mayor of Hollywood, Dr. Elizabeth Carrandi, Associate Dean of the Teacher Education Program at Broward College, and Coco Burns, Program Director at Broward Education Foundation.

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The City of Aventura’s Community Services Department manages the summer camp programs. Children ages 5-14 can experience supervised interactive activities such as arts & crafts, games, sports, special Camp Simcha events, field trips and swimming. Sports My Gym www.btbrc.org/camp-simcha Camp is also available for those who want to www.mygym.com participate in soccer, basketball, volleyball, 305-932-2829 305-933-0496 cheerleading or dance. An additional Travel The Shirley Schreiber Family Camp Simcha Age-appropriate and structured classes Camp is offered to those who want to attend incorporate music, dance, relays, games, at Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus offers children the opportunity to build fun, positive daily field trip to local attractions. special rides, gymnastics, sports and more. relationships with their peers and counselors Children have fun while gaining strength, by allowing them to be campers for summer, KLA Schools Summer Camp balance, coordination, agility and flexibility but friends forever. Activities, such as: dance, www.klaschoolssummercamp.com while developing social skills, confidence science, karate, swimming, art, and Shabbat and self-esteem. are offered as well as exciting field trips, live 305-931-2322 Children will enjoy carefully designed shows, theme days, and so much more. programs and engage in meaningful experi- NAGO Academy Miami ences as they learn about food, music, hiswww.nagomiami.com Canas Tennis Summer Camp tory, culture and more during the Wonders 305-761-2287 www.canastennis.com of the World adventure this summer. KLA The summer program is based on a variety Schools Summer Camp maintains the same of unique programs. Daily activities include 305-816-6692 standard of excellence in all programs year The Tennis Academy offers recreational Capoeira, dance, Crossfit, arts & crafts round. camp programs for all ages and skill levels as well as DJ instruction, Ballerobics in a fun and secure environment. Elite (Basketball workout class) and so much instruction is taught by full-time USPTA, PTR more. Field trips to water parks, Parrot Certified Professionals and student/teacher Jungle, Sky Zone, Oleta River State Park and

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The City of North Miami Beach’s Parks & R.E.C. Department’s summer camp programs offer nine jam packed weeks of games & activities, scavenger hunts, field days, arts & crafts, music, swimming, great field trips, and a variety of special events planned for the summer. The fun starts on Monday, June 13 and continues until

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The variety of summer options through the City of Sunny Isles Beach offers children ages 5-15 opportunities to explore sports, cheer & dance, flag football, volleyball and so much more. Specialty camps such as Fine Art, Lego Robotics and Musical Theater are also available.

Extreme Tennis Academy

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Summer camp sessions offer extreme tennis, demanding physical and mental training, match play, intense drilling, as well as the creation of a team experience during tournament for students on all levels. Excellent instruction, small teacher/student ratio, dedication and a fun and friendly staff are what sets XXT Academy apart.

Gym Kidz Gymnastics

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Each camp is filled with a variety of enjoyable group activities designed for campers to learn progressive gymnastics skills on all the competitive events. Fun activities including

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An academy that teaches comprehensive martial arts, combat sport and self-defense system of mixed martial arts (MMA) that focuses on grappling and ground fighting. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu techniques are perfect for every age group and physical fitness level.

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This learning center gears programs to concentrate on critical thinking, communication and creativity. Mommy and Me, SmartKIDS Enrichment classes and a variety of sports classes including ballet, kickboxing, martial arts and Zumba are offered.

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Children will be in an environment which supports exploration and experimentation through a variety of activities including multi-lingual classes all which promote self-expression, encouragement and respect.

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Visual, performing and interdisciplinary programs are available for ages 4 and up depending on interest and skill level. Each session ends with a performance or an exhibition of artwork showcasing skills learned. Leadership skills, confidence and critical thinking are built in this unique summer arts camp.

Bulldog Sports Academy (South Broward High School) www.bulldogsportscamp.com

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Children will have the opportunity to gain socialization skills, build sportsmanship and learn the fundamentals and regulations of sports under experienced, trained and certified high school coaches at this comprehensive sports camp.

Camp Sinai of Hollywood www.sinaihollywood.org

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Camp Sinai offers children ages 12 months through 2nd grade a summer full of great experiences. Campers will enjoy a variety of activities from arts & crafts, dance and karate to weekly entertainment, swimming and swim instruction.

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Children from kingdergarten through 9th grade can enjoy day trips, waterparks, non-competitive sports, art, color war, tetherball, fishing and so much more. Both day camp and overnight programs available.

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For 55 years, Chaminade-Madonna has provided a quality, Catholic education to the South Florida community. This summer they offer additional programs including sports camp. Baseball, basketball, dance, football, soccer and volleyball are available options. Incoming students can also enroll in the Freshman Readiness Program to prepare them for the fall while others can take summer classes to strengthen their skills. Since 2010, Chaminade-Madonna has been consecutively voted as the “Best School in Hollywood”.

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Children have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence and make lasting friendships and memories at YMCA Summer Camp.

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Taught by Orangebrook PGA Professionals, the camp stresses and reinforces the fundamentals of golf including technique, rules and etiquette. A full day of fun activities designed for all levels. Open to boys and girls ages 6-13. Advanced Camp ages 13-15. Practice balls, lunch, refreshments, snacks, prizes and awards included. Golf clubs provided for those who need them.

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Besides tennis lessons from the very best professionals, the tennis camp offers arts & crafts and swimming at the City of Hollywood’s David Park Tennis Center. Weekly and daily options are available and lunch is included.

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Summer Fun at Temple Solel

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The 9-week summer program for children 3 months -7 years includes weekly themes, water play, arts and science and in-house field trips with visits from animal farms to magicians. Campers will enjoy a summer of fun with a great variety of age-appropriate programming.

OTHER BROWARD COUNTY AREA CAMPS Bright & Smart Engineering Skills for Kids

www.brightandsmart.com

954-816-3346

All future engineers and scientists, girls and boys, ages 7 through 14 are welcome to this program where children learn robot assembly and computer programming (coding) in a funfilled experience that fosters engineering skills such as teamwork, critical & creative thinking and problem solving.

Broward Center for the Performing Arts

www.browardcenter.org

954-462-0222

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Camp Live Oak

www.campliveoakfl.com

954-563-4880

Children are able to explore the world around them as they discover the natural and beautiful surroundings of South Florida. Ft. Lauderdale and North Miami locations focus on an environmental theme, while Dania Beach offers marine science. Swimming, science, canoeing & kayaking, sports, fishing, paddle boarding and archery are just a few activities offered for a well-rounded camp experience.

Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre www.flct.org

954-763-6882

Campers work with trained instructors in music, acting and dance to mount a full scale production at the end of each 4 week session. Summer stage shows such as Shrek and Alice in Wonderland are a couple of this year’s performances. Storybook Adventures are offered to the younger crowd where theatre games, story drama and movement are learned and then culminated in a showcase.

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IMACS Hi-Tech Camp

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The summer program consists of logic puzzles, computer programming, virtual robotics, electronics, and an element of competition. Working solo and in teams, kids learn how to think logically and creatively while having fun. Every participant is motivated to come up with their own solutions, yet IMACS also encourages collaboration among kids with similar interests, creating a sense of belonging, as well as accomplishment.

Museum of Discovery & Science www.mods.org

954-713-0930

Two groups are available this summer: Camp Discovery for ages 6 – 12 and Ocean Explorers for Incoming Grades 7-8. Campers will enjoy a variety of fun and learning experiences in weekly themed adventures.

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heumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder which affects the lining of the joints, causing painful swelling. Ultimately, over time, rheumatoid arthritis may result in bone erosion and joint deformity. The autoimmune illness occurs when the immune system wrongly attacks its own body’s tissues. The inflammation can eventually destroy the cartilage and bone within the joint. The tendons and ligaments that hold the joint together will then weaken and stretch. Gradually, the joint will lose its shape and alignment. Doctors are still not certain of why this process may occur, although a genetic component appears likely. While the genes don’t actually cause rheumatoid arthritis, they can make one more susceptible. Viral and bacterial infections may trigger the disease as well as other risk factors including: sex, age, family history, smoking, environmental exposures, and obesity. Signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may include: ▸▸ Tender, warm, and swollen joints ▸▸ Joint stiffness ▸▸ Fatigue, fever and weight loss These may vary in severity and may even come and go. These “flares” alternate with intensity, and then fade or disappear for a while. It’s been known that early signs rheumatoid arthritis tend to affect your smaller joints first. These being the joints that attach your fingers to your hands and your toes to your feet. As the disease progresses, symptoms often spread to the wrists, knees, ankles, elbows, hips and shoulders. In most cases, symptoms occur in the same joints on both sides of your body. About 40 percent of the people who have rheumatoid arthritis also experience signs and symptoms that don’t involve the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis can affect many non-joint structures, including: skin, eyes, lungs, heart, kidneys, salivary glands, nerve tissue, bone marrow, and blood vessels. Unfortunately, there is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis. But recent discoveries indicate that remission of symptoms is more likely when treatment begins early with strong medications known as diseasemodifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Therapy is also an option, as physical or occupational therapists can teach exercises to help keep joints flexible. Alternative medicine has also been found to be a popular treatment. These may include taking fish and plant oils along with practicing the Chinese martial art of Tai chi, which has been known to reduce pain. If all medications and all other options fail to prevent or slow joint damage, surgery may be considered. Rheumatoid arthritis surgery may involve one or more of the following procedures: tendon repair, joint fusion, total joint replacement, and/or synovectomy (removal of the joint lining). It is recommended to see a doctor if you have persistent discomfort and swelling in your joints. While new types of medications have improved treatment options dramatically, severe rheumatoid arthritis can still cause physical disabilities if not treated.

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eachers representing the City of Hollywood’s public and private schools will be honored at the “21st Teacher of the Year Award Ceremony”. Thirty-eight educators, from K-12 schools, will be recognized and celebrated for their accomplishments in the classroom on Friday, May 19th at the Orangebrook Golf & Country Club. “Teachers are more than just educators,” said Allan Libero, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Education Committee Chair. “They are mentors, friends and a support system to our students. We just want to recognize the lasting impact they make in our community.” To be considered for the award, all district schools submitted a candidate they thought should earn the honor for the “Teacher of the Year” title. All candidates then went through Broward County Public Schools’ three month, multi-stage evaluation process. The following teachers chosen will be honored at this year’s award luncheon: Apollo Middle School – Winifred Adams

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hank you to Our City Hollywood magazine for giving me this space to highlight some of the initiatives that we are working on in Hollywood. The spring season marks the start of our budget planning period for the upcoming 20172018 fiscal year. So there will be lots of numbercrunching going on to ensure that our city government continues to deliver top-quality city services within the revenue parameters that our budget directors anticipate. At this time of year, there is also lots going on in Tallahassee. The Florida Legislature is in session till May 5th, and our City is busy advocating for state funding of the Port Everglades sand-by-pass project, beach renourishment dollars, septic-to-sewer conversion dollars, maintaining funding levels for some senior services, and more. We are also opposing bills that are looking to strip cities of the right to regulate business activities within our boundaries, including short-term rental and party-house businesses that are impacting our single family neighborhoods. There is a lot that our staff, elected officials and Tallahassee lobbying team is monitoring and working on, and we will keep you informed about what happens. On the local level, I’ve of course been working on a variety of fixes and opportunities for our city. Myself and city staff met with the CEO of WastePro, our garbage collection vendor, and obtained a commitment from WastePro to improve the level of service that they have been providing to the city. Since the meeting, I can already see an improvement, so we’re off to a good start. We are also making progress in streamlining our building permit process. The Building Department needs to be given more resources. It needs to be fast and efficient for homeowner and commercial building permits alike. Hollywood’s renaissance depends on it. Look for more improvements in this area in the year ahead. We need to take bold steps. Finally, I’d like to take a minute to highlight Parkside, the charming neighborhood located just south of Downtown Hollywood, and downtown itself. We have a great opportunity to turn Parkside into an arts village, to compliment the art and culture scene that continues to grow downtown. There is a lot of buzz going on downtown, with new restaurants and new residential projects under construction or in the planning stages. A new Publix is anticipated to open by the end of the year as well, as part of the Hollywood Circle project that just topped-off at the northeast section of the Young Circle. Besides new shops, restaurants, housing and bringing more cultural and music events to the ArtsPark, I am actively working on attracting a large university or college(s) to join Barry University downtown. Downtown Hollywood can really flourish as an urban student village unlike no other in South Florida. If you have contacts in higher education, let them know that we are looking! The lifestyle opportunities that our city offers are endless. Whether it’s the beach, downtown, or our established residential neighborhoods or business districts east to west, there is lots to celebrate and lots to freshen-up. I am excited about all that we are on the way to doing to continuously improve our city and I wish everyone a very happy spring season. Josh Levy, Mayor

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This 19-month old English Bulldog, Reagan “Ronnie” Marante, isn’t as tough as he looks. His favorite people are his human parents, and his favorite toy is his Kong bone. He likes baths, treats, and swimming, but dislikes vacuums, boxes, loud noises and being left behind. He loves sleeping in his human parents’ bed each night. He was last seen enjoying the sunshine on the beach.

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educational programs that focus on Florida’s unique ecosystems and wildlife. Each program they host highlights the importance of outdoor ethics, safety, and environmental stewardship, while providing a fun learning atmosphere, including programming that extend to at risk youth and people with special needs. “At FPL, we work closely with the communities we serve to make Florida an even better place to work and raise a family. Our Annual Power to Care Week is one way we do that. During the week more than 1,600 FPL volunteers – employees, their friends and families – volunteered at 30 community projects throughout the state,” said Pam Rauch, vice president of external affairs and economic development at Florida Power & Light Company. “In addition to partnering with the South Florida Audubon Society, many of the FPL volunteers rolled up their sleeves to clean beaches, spruce up community parks, paint and improve homes and help support youth programs.” The week of service projects across FPL’s service area is one way that FPL is working with the communities it serves to make Florida an even better place to work and raise a family. The South Florida Audubon Society is on a mission to do hands-on activities and to teach citizen volunteers the importance of saving South Florida’s prime economic vehicle, the beaches, by providing outreach education programs. To learn more about the South Florida Audubon Society, please visit www.browardaudubon.org.

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Mayor Josh Levy along with other Hollywood officials gave a warm welcome to the educational facility at their open house event. Union recently made the move to Hollywood from Miami in hopes of taking advantage of the growth opportunities available within the City. “The South Florida area is one of the most culturally diverse and socially conscious in the nation,” said Ron Thomas, Executive Director of the Florida Academic Center. “That matches up very well with UI&U’s mission in transforming lives and communities. Our whole institution is organized around supporting students who want to lead in these efforts.”

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✔ Orthodontics (traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, Six Month Smiles & Invisalign) ✔ Periodontal Therapy ✔ Emergency and Walk-Ins welcome ✔ Financing Available ✔ Sedation is available

Dr. Nathalie Vera