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The Other November Day to Give Thanks

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ost Americans gather with family and friends on the fourth Thursday of November to give thanks and enjoy a wonderful meal.

This great tradition dates back to pilgrims and Native Americans eating wild turkey in New England, or so the story goes.

There is another day in November, however, when we should all give thanks as well.

On November 11th we celebrate Veterans Day. It is the day when we recognize the men and women who have risked life and limb to protect us, and our way of life. On Veteran’s Day, I think of true American Heroes, like Pembroke Pines native Patrick Xavier, Jr., a Marine who gallantly gave his life for his country.

I also think of the countless Lance Corporals and Specialists, Sailors and Airmen, who we rarely read about. These faceless heroes silently labor away, frequently at risk, yet are seldom recognized. They don’t ask for much. Each one of them felt a calling to volunteer; some because they wanted to prove something to themselves; others, because of a deep desire to “give back” to their country. Perhaps we should go out of our way on November 11th to do something nice for them.

So, if you see a service member on that special day, buy him a drink, pick up the tab for her lunch, or simply say “thank you” or “Oorah!” It doesn’t sound like much, but it might be all that they need.

Happy Thanksgiving, and to all those veterans out there, Thanks!

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Aventura Foreign Film Series – The month starts off with the feature presentation Once in a Lifetime, winner of the Audience Award at the 2015 Santa Barbara International Film Festival and Best Film at the 2015 Toronto Jewish Film Festival. The heartwarming film is based on a true story from a diversely populated, inner-city Paris high school, where a dedicated teacher assigns her toughest class a collective project for a national competition about what it meant to be a teenager in a Nazi concentration camp. Hosted by Shelly Isaacs, the film is presented in French with English subtitles. Tickets are $11.

7:00 pm at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.

3rd Movie Night in the Sand – Enjoy those South Florida fall nights under the stars at Hyde Beach Kitchen + Cocktails. Every Thursday at 8:30pm a feature movie will be shown. For more information, please call 954-699-0901.

The restaurant is located at 111 S. Surf Road, Hallandale Beach. (Also on November 10th 17th and 24th)

4th 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 from 7:00pm-9:00pm – 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach.

(Also on November 11th, 18th and 25th)

New World Dance Ensemble – New World School of the Arts will stage the ensemble as they are joined by distinguished professional alumni.

The performance will kick off the celebration of New World School of the Arts’ (NWSA) 30th Anniversary with outstanding choreography including works by Robert Battle (NWSA alum), artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; Gerard Ebitz, founding member of Miami City Ballet; Tina Santos and others. Tickets are $12. 8:00pm at The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.

5th Humane Society Volunteer Orientation – Those who wish to become involved in helping animals are invited the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month to learn all the steps necessary to become a volunteer.

Prospective volunteers need to be 16 years old and above. Seating is limited, so it’s advised to come on time.

Sessions begin at noon at the Soffer and Fine Adoption Center – 16101 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach.

Please call (305)749-1843 or email maureen@humanesocietymiami.org for more information. (Also held on November 19th)

The Aventura Mall Young Stars Showcase– Sensationally gifted young singers from South Florida, ages 9 to 18, will perform an inspiring program of hit songs from the most popular Broadway musicals.

Presented by the Aventura Marketing Council Education Foundation and Mount Sinai Medical Center, proceeds from the show will benefit AMC Education Foundation. Tickets are $25 and $50 and include a post-show VIP reception at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Free lap seats available at the box office only for children ages 4 and under. 5:00 pm at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.

7th Chess Club – Mondays and Saturdays throughout the month fans of the classic game can sharpen their chess skills by playing together. Best for ages 8 and up: Age(s): Teen (12-18 yrs.), Tween (8-12 yrs.), Adult (18 years+). Games take place from 3:00pm-4:30pm in the teen area at the Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library – 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura. For more information (305) 931-5512.

8th P.A.W.S. (Pets Are Worth Saving) Adoption – The Humane Society of Greater Miami has their community outreach program four times a month at the Aventura Mall. Make, meet and/or take home a furry friend while shopping and find out about volunteering opportunities and more.

The 1st and 3rd Saturdays are 12:003:00pm and the 2nd and 4th Sundays are 2:00-5:00pm inside the mall near the women’s Macy’s – 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. For more information call (305)696-0800. (Other November dates are the 13th, 19th and 27th)

6th Bijou Bay Harbor Farmers Market – Every Sunday 11:00am-4:00pm, enjoy fresh food, music and fun. 9521 E. Bay Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154.

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NSU University School Open House – Prospective families are invited to tour the campus and see how teachers inspire students with innovative classroom lessons and 21st century teaching strategies.

9:00am on campus – 3375 SW 75th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale – RSVP at uschool.nova.edu/openhouse or to schedule a personal tour, please call the Admissions Department at 954-262-4506.

Election Day Crafts – A special election-themed crafts event for the whole family 4:00pm - 4:30pm at the Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch Library – 2930 Aventura Blvd., Aventura.

For more information (305) 931-5512.

Aventura Salutes America’s Veterans– The City of Aventura honors America’s veterans at the annual Veterans Day ceremony. The City will remember and recognize all the brave men and women who have served the nation, and those who are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. The annual ceremony includes local veterans sharing personal reflections, patriotic performances

by Aventura City of Excellence School, a World War II display, as well as participation from local veterans groups.

The ceremony begins at 10:00am at the City of Aventura Government Center – 19200 W. Country Club Drive, Aventura.

For more information, visit cityofaventura. com or contact the Community Services Department at 305-466-8930.

12th Casino Night – Presented by the FIDF Young Leadership Greater Miami Chapter and The Dezer Family, the 12th annual casino night’s theme is Havana: The Golden Ages. The event will be held at Trump International Beach Resort, 18001 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles at 9:00pm. Regular tickets may be purchased for $105 by November 11th. Tickets will also be sold during the night of the event for $125 at the door.

All proceeds from the Casino Night will go to the FIDF Adopt a Golani Brigade Program. FIDF is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. Contributions are tax deductible. Tickets are non-refundable.

For more information to obtain sponsorship opportunities, donate prizes and/or to reserve tickets, please call 305354-8233 , e-mail lauren.masuzzo@fidf. org .

Founders Day Celebration – The City of Aventura celebrates its 21st anniversary with an event for the entire city to enjoy. 12:00pm-5:00pm at Founders Park – 3105 NE 190th Street. Free admission – Opening of seasonal Green Market, live entertainment, children’s activities, food trucks, STAR search winner and so much more.

Chanukah Miracles Luncheon– The Aventura/North Miami Dade chapter of JAFCO is hosting the luncheon honoring Shlomo Geva.

Guests are asked to bring gift cards to help fulfill the wishes of the 500 children JAFCO serves in their group home, emergency shelter, family preservation and developmental disability programs. November 17 is also Give Miami Day, a day when the Miami Foundation and their partners will give a bonus gift to JAFCO based on the amount of donations JAFCO receives on this day. Diplomat Country Club – 501 Diplomat Pkwy., Hallandale Beach – 10:00am-2:00pm – Cost $118 pp – Contact Shelli Gold at 954-3158671 or visit www.jafco.org/events/ annual-chanukah-miracles-luncheon/.

18th Bravo Amici – In celebration of Aventura Arts & Cultural Center’s 7th Anniversary Season and the City of Aventura Founders Day Weekend Bravo Amici will perform a collection of well-known classical and contemporary arias, combining the essential elements of pop, Broadway and opera with classical overtones, as a tribute to the emerging musical genre of “Contemporary Classical Crossover” along with a mix of tenors and divas. Internationally acclaimed, Bravo Amici has sold more than three million albums. Tickets are $50 and $55. 8:00pm at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.

17th Give Miami – Join the nation-wide event to help your local non-profits, including the Humane Society of Greater Miami, on this special day of giving. #GiveMiamiDay

Fushu Daiko – South Florida’s beloved taiko drum ensemble, is back with its newest show: Spirit Drummers!, an original adaptation of the famous Japanese legend of the Gojinjo drummers of Nafune, who used creative means to boldly defend themselves from marauding Samurai.

The sounds of the Japanese koto (harp) and shinobue (flute) add depth and beauty to the score. Presented as a Smart Stage Matinee on Friday, November 18 at 10 and 11:30 a.m.

Tickets are $10 with $3 lap seats for infants 12-months or younger. Also presented as an evening performance on Friday, November 18 at 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.

Tickets are $30 and $35.

Movie Night – The City of Aventura presents Movie Nights. The series will feature the latest family-friendly movies with festival type lawn seating, so bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Refreshments will be available for purchase. Alcoholic beverages and pets are not permitted. Gates open at 6pm and the feature film starts at 7pm. FREE admission – Founders Park – 3105 NE 190th Street, Aventura.

20th The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center’s Family Fun Series continues with the much-loved bewitching musical that tells the story of four children during war-torn England who accidentally enter the land of Narnia by climbing through a magic wardrobe and become an integral part in restoring King Aslan to his rightful throne. The Family Fun Series provides the ultimate family theater-going experience. Tickets include pre-show art activities and other surprises. Tickets are $16 for individual seats in advance and $18 the day of the show with $3 lap seats for infants 12 months or younger.

Show times are 11:00am and 1:00pm at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.

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Aventura Comedy Series – Presented by Singer Productions and Entertainment, the series kicks off with Grammy-nominated Bobby Collins, who The New York Times calls “The most natural comedian working today.” Collins charms

Sundays at Five – The 20162017 Aventura Cultural Series begins with Brazilian pianist Fabio Martino, whose program will include Beethoven: Sonata No. 23, Appassionata and Chopin: 3 Mazurkas, Polonaise Opus 53. The series is presented by The Miami

International Piano Festival, which celebrates its 20th Anniversary this season. Showtime is at 5:00pm at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.

Tickets are $35.

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audiences with witty and heart-felt humor about everyday life lessons, such as look both ways down a one-way street and never show your enemy your face. 8:00pm at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.

Tickets are $39.50 and $44.50.

Aventura Foreign Film Series – Our Little Sister, winner of Best Film and Best Director at the 2016 Japanese Academy Awards and Best Film at the 2015 San Sebastian Film Festival. Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda (Like Father, Like Son), this gripping family drama begins with three sisters in their 20s who learn of their estranged father’s death, and find out they have a 14-year-old halfsister who now has no one to care for her. Hosted by Shelly Isaacs, the film is presented in Japanese with English subtitles. 7:00 pm at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Tickets are $11.

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Decades Rewind – Presented by Decades Entertainment, the concert will include more than 60 songs from ABBA to Zeppelin effortlessly blended into unique medleys from one of the most prominent rock decades in music history. The concert, held at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is at 3 and 7:30 p.m. and features an eight-piece rock band and six brilliant vocalists, who make more than 100 costume changes, surrounded by rock and roll stage lighting and poignant videos of American culture.

Tickets are $42.50.

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The City of Aventura Celebrates 21 Years at its Annual Founders Day Celebration

By Beverly Perkins

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he City of Aventura proudly celebrates the 21th anniversary of incorporation on Sunday, November 13, 2016 with the annual Founders Day celebration at Founders Park located at 3105 NE 190 Street from 12 PM – 5 PM. The special day will also kick-off the City’s anticipated seasonal Green Market.

The City’s Green Market will launch its season at the celebration with a variety of vendors.

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following the festival every Sunday from 9am2:30pm at Founders Park South through April 2017. Those that attend will find fresh vegetables, artisan baked goods, juices, jellies and Including Green Market Kick-Off jams, oils and vinegars, and so much more.

In addition to the opening of the market, Dining tents 13, will 2016 have large HDTVs to catch Sunday’s the festivities will include outdoor and recreational NOVEMBER football games, plus many other surprises will fill the Noon - 5 PM activities for the entire family. Little ones have a afternoon. space reserved just for them in Toddler Town, while Founders Park Free parking is available at the Aventura 3105 NE 190 Street big kids can enjoy interactive art and science stations, Government Center Parking Garage just west 305-466-8930 as well as a Makeover Madness station. of Founders Park and at the Harbour Centre on cityofaventura.com/foundersday #CityofAventura Live entertainment, featuring the Aventura STAR the corner of NE 188 Street and NE 29 Avenue. talent competition winner, will take the stage. Circus Complementary shuttle service by The Aventura acts such as stilt walkers and jugglers will be interact- Express will run between the Harbour Centre and ing and entertaining the crowd. Food trucks will be Founders Park from 11:30am – 6:00pm onsite with a large selection of delicious options.

The City of Aventura’s Community Services Department conducts and manages the annual Founders Day celebration and is dedicated to provide Aventura residents with quality service, parks, facilities, events, programs, camps, and activities.

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For more information, visit cityofaventura.com or contact the Community Services Department at 305-466-8930.

Weekly Farmer’s Market Opens in Bay Harbor Islands

By Beverly Perkins

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lthough the temperatures are still high during fall in South Florida, most residents nevertheless enjoy the outdoor lifestyle. Many open-air activities, festivals and concerts begin to take place once the temps drop a few degrees.

Locals like grabbing their pumpkin spice lattes, taking a stroll and participating in such events on weekends. A great option to visit on Sunday mornings is the new Bijou Bay Harbor Farmer’s Market.

The waterfront project welcomes existing neighbors and potential new ones to enjoy fresh food, music and fun at the weekly market. Bijou Bay Harbor, a boutiquestyle waterfront condominium, recently launched its weekly Farmer’s Market which will take place every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the development’s garden-like sales center.

The grand opening of the Farmer’s Market was a huge success with a myriad of food options, great music and picturesque waterfront backdrop. More than 70 people came out for the grand opening including members of the Bay Harbor Islands Town Council and Hon. Linda Zilber, the former mayor of Bay Harbor Islands.

Many people took advantage of the walkability of the community to enjoy an afternoon of sunshine. Other guests arrived by boat or on paddleboards and kay-

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aks using Bijou Bay Harbor’s bay access.

“Opening up a farmer’s market was a great opportunity for guests to mingle with their neighbors and for potential buyers to see what type of community they’d be living in,” said Liza Hernandez, Bijou Bay Harbor’s Director of Sales. “There is a need for this in the area for people who like to walk or cycle around their neighborhood on the weekends. We thought Bijou Bay Harbor would be the perfect place for the community to enjoy the water and delicious food from local businesses.”

Participating vendors brought fresh produce, acai bowls, local honey, orchids and plants, Indian food, fresh-made ceviche, fresh-baked goods, handmade soaps, artisanal made-to-order brick oven pizza, olive oils and more.

With 60 percent of its available units sold, construction of the luxurious Bay Harbor Islands condominium is expected to start later this year. At that point, the Weekly Farmer’s Market will move to a different location, but still in Bay Harbor Islands.

Bijou Bay Harbor is located at 9521 E. Bay Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154.

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Come Along for the Ride – Get in Gear Community Bike Ride COMMUNITY NEWS

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s part of the ACHIEVE wellness initiative, the North Miami Parks and Recreation Department and the North Miami Police Department came together six years ago to create The Get in Gear Community Bike Ride. The goal of the two organizations is to encourage and promote a healthier lifestyle through exercise and nutritional diet.

The wellness initiative project, Action, Communities for Health, Innovation, & EnVironmental ChangE (ACHIEVE), began when the City of North Miami wanted to integrate opportunities for physical activity, better nutritional choices and tobacco cessation among its residents.

Statistics found that thirty-eight percent of adults and thirteen percent of the youth within the city were considered obese. Therefore, the city committed to building a healthier community by encouraging health and wellness. The overall mission is to reduce the risks of chronic diseases and conditions associated with obesity.

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Educate the community on the benefits of healthy lifestyle behaviors.

Improve opportunities for physical activity within the community.

Improve nutrition within the community.

Make connections within community schools to facilitate good nutrition and regular physical activity.

The Get in Gear Community Bike Ride is a perfect opportunity to get residents out of the house and into the South Florida sunshine. Not only is it fun, but a great way to see the city while getting exercise, meeting neighbors and making new friends.

The 10 mile ride through North Miami occurs on the second Saturday of each month. Everyone meets at MOCA Plaza, 770 NE 125th Street, North Miami.

Registration begins at 8:00 am and riders depart promptly at 8:30 am. This month’s ride is on November 12th.

A police escort will take participants safely through the city. Stops are made for water and restroom breaks. Besides bringing a bicycle, it is encouraged to also bring friends along. Helmets are required for all those age sixteen and younger.

For details on the Get in Gear Bike Ride, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 305-895-9840, or visit northmiamifl.gov

FIDF Supporters Always Make an IMPACT!

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which was established in 2002 and today has supported 10,498 scholarships and has about 6,000 graduates, is one of FIDF’s flagship, and most successful, programs.

“FIDF’s Greater Miami Region has supported scholarships for 682 students since Avi Samuels, one of the supporters who started the FIDF IMPACT! 2004,” said FIDF Florida Executive Director Scholarship Program; FIDF National Chairman Emeritus Nily Falic; FIDF IMPACT! scholarship recipient IDF Staff Sgt. (Res.) Tal, who Dina Ben Ari. “I want to take this opporturecently graduated from Tel Aviv University; and event hosts FIDF nity to thank everyone who has contributed Miami President Emeritus Monica Sasson and her husband, Alberto. to this important program, which helps Israeli combat veterans pursue higher education, and to congratulate Sgt. Tal on FIDF was established in 1981 by a group of graduating from the program.”

Holocaust survivors as a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit orgaDistinguished guests at the celebration included nization with the mission of providing and supportFIDF IMPACT! scholarship recipient IDF Staff Sgt. ing educational, social, cultural, and recreational (Res.) Tal, who programs and facilities for the heroic men and women recently graduof the IDF. Today, FIDF has more than 150,000 loyal ated from Tel Aviv supporters, and 15 regional offices throughout the U.S. University; FIDF and Panama. FIDF proudly offers its support to IDF solNational Chairman diers, families of fallen soldiers, and wounded veterans Emeritus Nily Falic; through a variety of unique and innovative programs.

Avi Samuels, one of These opportunities reinforce the vital bond between the supporters who the communities in the United States, the soldiers of started the FIDF the IDF, and the State of Israel.

IMPACT! Scholarship For more information on the Friends of the Program; and event Israel Defense Forces, please visit: www. hosts FIDF Miami fidf.org. To get involved in FIDF Young President Emeritus The group of Miami FIDF supporters with FIDF IMPACT! scholarship Leadership Miami please call 305-354Monica Sasson and recipient Sgt. (Res.) Tal, who recently graduated from 8233 or e-mail lauren.masuzzo@fidf.org.

Tel Aviv University. her husband, Alberto.

ixty Miami-area Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) IMPACT! scholarship supporters gathered at Temple Beit Rambam in Sunny Isles Beach to honor the generous contributors of the FIDF IMPACT! Scholarship Program. The benevolent program grants college scholarships to Israeli combat veterans of modest means.

The group also celebrated the graduation of an Israeli veteran whose scholarship was funded by FIDF. During the 2015-16 academic year, FIDF’s IMPACT! Scholarship Program granted 3,584 full academic scholarships, worth $16,000 each, to Israeli combat veterans who come from difficult socioeconomic backgrounds, enabling them to attend more than 90 educational institutions throughout Israel. This FIDF program,

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Congratulations to our Class of 2016, Accepted to Some of the Nation's Finest Colleges & Universities Best Wishes for an Incredible Freshman Year!

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our city weston · feature story

Dr. Messa Provides Patients with the Highest Level of Quality Care

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By Debby Teich

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or 20 years, Charles A. Messa, III, M.D. has been providing his patients with the highest level of quality, integrity and expertise in surgical and non-invasive procedures. He specializes in plastic surgery and has become well-known as an expert in the cosmetic enhancement of face, breast and body. Dr. Messa has received numerous honors and awards for excellence in plastic and cosmetic surgery, including being voted Best Plastic Surgeon by the readers of Our City Weston for the past five years.

Patients can feel confident that they are in good hands. As Medical Director of the Weston Cosmetic Surgery Center, Dr. Messa has achieved Black Diamond status with Allergan Medical, placing him in the top 1% of plastic surgery practices in the country by volume. Because of his recognized excellence in aesthetic breast surgery, he has served as a consultant for Allergan Medical Breast Aesthetics and has participated in Allergan Medical’s Executive Council and the National Council for leaders in Breast Aesthetics.

He has been distinguished multiple times as one of “America’s Top Surgeons” by the Consumer’s Research Council of America, and received numerous Patient Choice awards and Compassionate Doctor Award recognitions.

Charles A. Messa, III, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Messa provided answers to some commonly asked questions about his practice at the Weston Cosmetic Surgery Center.

What can patients expect when they come to see you? My patients choose my practice because they want exceptional results. I have extensive, specialized training and years of experience in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery. I am committed to every patient’s utmost satisfaction and I provide the highest quality of patient care to achieve each person’s individual appearance goals. I treat each patient as if he or she were going to be my first, only and last patient. My staff and I are dedicated to ensuring that each patient is treated with compassionate, attentive care that ensures their safety, well-being, and ultimate satisfaction with their results. We make sure that each patient feels special and unique.

surgery, nose surgery, brow lifts and facelifts.

For the body, we offer liposuction, abdominoplasty, body lifts, buttock enhancements and vaginal rejuvenation. For breasts, we offer breast augmentations, breast lifts, breast reductions, breast reconstruction and breast augmentation corrections.

What laser procedures do you offer? We

offer fractional laser resurfacing, eMatrix skin rejuvenation, vascular laser, and laser hair removal. These treatments are utilized to rejuvenate the skin to diminish fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and acne scars.

What types of non-surgical enhancements do you offer? We provide a variety of non-sur-

gical enhancements, including neurotoxins that are used for facial lines, like Botox and Dysport.

We also offer soft tissue facial fillers, such as Juvederm, Perlane, Restylane, Restylane Lyft, Restylane Silk, Voluma and Radiesse, and fat grafting for correction of facial, body and breast contour deformities or depressions and buttock enhancement. We have a comprehensive skin care program, with two licensed and certified aestheticians who offer facials, chemical peels and microdermabrasion. We also offer numerous skin care products to meet the needs of every skin type. Additionally, we offer the latest treatments in non-surgical fat reduction CoolSculpting and Kybella injections to dissolve localized fat beneath the chin.

Describe your facility.

The 7,200 square-foot facility was carefully designed before under my direction to promote a clear reflection of aesthetic beauty, with the look and feel of peaceful ambiance in its architectural and interior design. We offer a comfortable and relaxed setting with advanced technology in cosmetic plastic surgery. While beauty and confidence is our ultimate goal, the patient’s safety is of the utmost importance to me and my staff. That’s why I perform all surgical procedures in an accredited hospital facility or in our state-of-the-art, AAAASF certified surgical facility. The operating room is equipped with an advanced positive air flow system and hepa filter to ensure that the circulating air is always ideal for the sterile operating room environment.

Do you offer any advanced techniques or equipment that others may not? I practice

What surgical procedures do you offer for the face, body and breasts? For the face, we offer cosmetic eyelid

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the latest techniques in surgical and non-surgical procedures. I caution patients on trying “new techniques” until they have been approved by the FDA and have documented benefits in controlled medical research trials. Some so-called ‘new techniques’ are not more

advanced and therefore, not beneficial. They are only gimmicks that practitioners use to sell to patients. It is very important for my practice to promote treatments that I know will benefit the patient that are safe and effective.

What is your background? I have been in

practice for almost 20 years. I was trained at two outstanding universities--the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Massachusetts. The physicians I trained under were excellent teachers and highly skilled surgeons. I had very comprehensive training in all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as general surgery, with extensive experience in cosmetic plastic surgery. I am certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of after Plastic Surgeons.

What do you enjoy about what you do?

The aspect of my job I enjoy the most is seeing the positive effect that my work as a surgeon and physician has on making people feel better both through enhancement of external appearance and through improved self-esteem and well-being.

Describe any community involvement? My

wife Rosalee and I have been Weston residents for almost 20 years. We support many local charities, especially those for needy women and children, such as Kids in Distress, Women in Distress and ChildNet. We are also members of the Weston Philharmonic Society, NSU Museum of Art, The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, active in the Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation, The Children’s Fund for Glycogen Storage Disease Research, The American Cancer Society, and other community charities. My wife and I are parishioners of Saint Bonaventure Catholic Church in Weston.

The Weston Cosmetic Surgery Center is located at 2823 Executive Park Dr., in Weston. To schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Messa, please call the office at 954-659-7760.

A More Beautiful You Cosmetic Surgery Of The Face, Body & Breast

CharlES a. MESSa, III, M.D., F.a.C.S. DoublE boarD CErTIFIED The american board of Plastic Surgery and The american board of Surgery

“In this season of thankfulness, it is with gratitude that I reflect on the many loyal patients that have continued to refer me to their friends and family throughout the years. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.”

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World-Renowned Pop Artist Launched BB Americas New Credit Card Collection communityt news

By Beverly Perkins

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any who reside in the 305 are quite familiar with the work of Romero Britto. The neo-pop artist has left his mark throughout South Florida with his vibrant, bold and colorful graffiti-like paintings. His work is known all over the world as an expression of hope and happiness.

Besides recently designing the City of North Miami Beach’s original commemorative artwork and the Michael-Ann Russell JCC Maccabi Games 2016 logo, the international artist also designed the first-ever collection of commissioned artwork for BB Americas’ credit and debit cards in the United States.

Earlier this year, BB Americas announced their partnership with the Brazilian-American global art icon. The joint venture would allow Romero Britto to create an exclusive credit card collection for BB Americas customers.

To celebrate the launch of the Britto Card Collection by BB Americas, BB Americas hosted a cocktail reception at Aventura Mall in late September. Romero Britto, along with Antonio Cassio Segura, the CEO of BB Americas, unveiled the first three new colorful designs created by the artist himself.

“The Britto Card Collection by BB Americas raises the art of banking to a new level,” said Segura.

“We are privileged to offer our customers our own customized credit and debit cards, and continue BB Americas’ tradition of supporting arts, culture, philanthropy and our community.”

“I am honored to join forces with BB Americas to elevate the art of banking with this new collection,” said the artist Romero Britto. “I have always have had the vision to make art accessible to all, and I

hope that everyone will enjoy taking a piece of my art with them everywhere they go.”

The exclusive collection will feature three new designs over three years. The collection includes a Gold Checking Debit Card, a Platinum Credit Card and a Platinum Plus Credit Card.

In addition to the card unveiling was a check donation presentation from Banco Do Brasil Americas to the non-profit organization Best Buddies for $25,000. Also in attendance at the packed event were Aventura Mayor Enid Weisman, City Commissioners and Brazilian Ambassador, Adalnio Senna Ganem.

A believer in the role of an artist as an agent of positive change, Romero Britto is committed to developing and supporting the role art will continue to play in world issues.

It’s a Chanukah Miracle – JAFCO Hosts its Annual Luncheon on Give Miami Day

By Beverly Perkins

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or the past six years, the Aventura/North Miami Dade chapter of JAFCO has hosted its Chanukah Miracles Luncheon. This year the Jewish holiday begins on Christmas Eve which makes it possible for the 7th annual luncheon to be held late fall on Thursday, November 17th.

Coincidentally, this date is also Give Miami Day, a day when the Miami Foundation and their partners provide bonus gifts to registered nonprofit agencies based on the total amount of donations the organization receives on this day.

Since JAFCO is registered for Give Miami Day, all donations made on the day of the event, November 17th will receive an added bonus gift.

The luncheon honoring Shlomo Geva takes place at the Diplomat Golf & Tennis in Hallandale Beach. Guests are asked to bring gift cards from Target, Walmart, Toys R Us and Best Buy to help fulfill the wishes of the 500 children JAFCO serves in its group home, emergency shelter, family preservation and developmental disability programs.

The event will feature a shopping boutique, silent auction, JAFCO program and Godparent pinning ceremony. The JAFCO Godparent circle is comprised of a generous group of donors who spiritually adopt all of the JAFCO children. Godparents provide safety and security for the children by making a 10-year pledge of $18,000, which helps support the needs of the children, including food, shelter, clothing, education and therapy.

“It’s amazing to see such an outpouring of love from the community,” said Sarah Franco, JAFCO executive director. “The Aventura/North Miami chapter has grown exponentially and as a result, we are able to see smiles on the faces of these precious children during the holidays.

That is a priceless gift.”

The boutique opens at 10 a.m. Guests will be greeted with Mimosas.

Those purchasing items at the boutique by 11:00am receive five free raffle tickets. Tickets cost $118 per person.

JAFCO is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization established in 1992 to provide services to abused and neglected children and those with developmental disabilities in South Florida. JAFCO provides the highest quality

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of services including foster care, adoption, family preservation, mentor relationships, independent living and developmental disability programs.

The JAFCO Children’s Village is one of the most unique and innovative programs in the nation. It consists of an emergency shelter and six group homes in addition to its JAFCO Ability Center. The center supports families raising children with developmental disabilities and challenges by providing family enrichment, resources and respite care all within its state-of-the-art center.

For more information about JAFCO or the Chanukah Miracles Luncheon, please contact JAFCO Director of Development Operations Shelli Gold at 954-315-8671 or email shelli@jafco.org.

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It’s not all about Dollars, But Plenty of Sense at Aventura Waterways International Finance Academy school news

By Beverly Perkins

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he Aventura Waterways K-8 Center has a mission of providing their students with the very best education combined with broad and diverse experiences.

Besides their traditional educational approach, they offer a STEM program and International Finance at their Preparatory Academy.

Since its inception in 2014, the finance program has become increasingly popular. Currently, sixty-eight students are enrolled in the International Finance Academy (IFA). The curriculum allows students to engage in a course of study that combines economics, personal and business finances, marketing, globalization, and international trade.

In June of 2017, the inaugural class will complete the three year program.

“The goal of our academy is to create young entrepreneurial minded leaders/students with a strong foundation to advance their studies in high school and beyond,” says Social Studies Department Chairman and MUN Advisor Jeffrey S. Dean. “Additionally, we attempt to give our students real world experiences and extracurricular activities beyond our localized classroom instruction.”

Students have had the opportunity to take field trips to Chicago and San Francisco where they received instruction from industry leaders. These individualized learning seminars were given by well-known organizations such as Whole Foods and eBay. The students also got to experience a behind the scenes look at Wrigley Field and AT&T Park’s marketing programs.

The academy boasts a championship caliber Model

United Nations program that IFA students are able to participate in. They have won many Best Delegate awards, including awards at the Global Classrooms International Middle School Conference in New York City, in which they participate in each year.

Last year students took home awards on the International Labor Organization and the Security Council.

IFA students have been instrumental in the team winning overall Best Delegation at the district wide competition sponsored by the Foundations for Leadership organization.

Another highlight of the program is the Florida Council on Economic Education Stock Market Challenge. In the biyearly challenge, students engage in a real time simulation where they invest a $100,000 portfolio. Students compete with high school and middle school students from across the state to gain the most value in a $100,000 portfolio over a 10 week period. So far, IFA students have won numerous regional awards and presently have one student placing 4th in the state with a 7.95% return after only two weeks.

The academy is looking to establish students in the Future Business Leaders of American (FBLA) program and to add a certification in Microsoft Office component to the program, while exploring the possibilities to partner with local business and civic leaders/programs in the community.

Aventura Waterways Preparatory Academy is located at 750 Ives Dairy Road, Miami. For more information, please call (305)654-1550.

Scheck Hillel Students Spent Their Summer Abroad Performing Service Projects

By Beverly Perkins

Scheck Hillel Community School not only provides its students with a great edua whole, says Zackon. “I hope to spread this belief and make sure to involve myself cation during the academic year, they encourage individualized opportunities for with more service work on a more local scale.” fantastic summer programs. These can be college preparatory studies or service Jonathan Abbo’s project, Roots and Responsibility allowed him to assist at a projects abroad. Both allow students to create their own path toward college and children’s camp in a small settlement of sugarcane farmers called a “batey” in the their future destinations.

Dominican Republic.

Some students had “This short visit to the the opportunity to have batey showed me what it a taste of college by truly meant to be a part attending summer colof a community as everylege programs at Boston body knew everybody, University, Syracuse and regardless of their University, UCLA and unfortunate circumother prestigious universtances, they persevered sities. However, some together,” said Abbo. “It Jordana Zackon on an Jonathan Abbo connects Gabriella Chehebar conducts group activities students opted to have Andean mountain top with his student in Colombia earlier this summer was the most tight-knit their “away from home” community I had ever experience abroad in countries such as Peru, Dominican Republic and Colombia. visited and it truly left an unforgettable impression on me.”

While visiting these countries, these students did not spend time sightseeing, Lastly, Gabriella Chehebar created a Sport for Peace and Development project relaxing or dining in the finest restaurants. Jordana Zackon (12th grade) got down in Colombia.

She is no stranger to the country since she travels there yearly to visit and dirty as she dug canals, mixed cement and laid bricks for a school. Jonathan family. During her visits she noticed the socioeconomic extremes present in the city, Abbo (10th grade) taught children in the Dominican Republic math, science and and she wanted to fix it. She mentored at Futbol con Corazon, and organization that geography, and Gabriella Chehebar (12th grade) mentored Colombian children. teaches children life skills and values through soccer.

Jordana Zackon sought out a structured summer program which would allow her “I traveled to the different “barrios” to play soccer, lead games and team-building to immerse herself in the local culture and serve the community at the same time. exercises, and bond with the children along the way. Putting a smile on these chilAfter much research, she went to the small mountain town of Urabamba, Peru. Her dren’s faces put an even bigger smile on my face!” project, Service and Cultural Immersion allowed her to build a school and see the These students made it their mission to improve the lives of others, and conseimpact it had on the community. quently improved their own lives by evolving as individuals. They each emerged “If people put less of an emphasis on monetary gains and aimed to do meaningfrom their projects with new knowledge and the spirit to continue to giving. ful work out of determination for improvement, society would be more productive as

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dining guide

Our City Media’s

good eats

A Collection of Great Bites from Broward and Beyond

Within Broward County Alone, its been said that one could eat at a different great restaurant everyday for over a year. Throw in the beautiful city of Aventura and you can enjoy many tasty cuisines for quite some time. You would sooner suffer from heartburn before suffering from the monotony of eating at the same old dive.

Our City wants you to enjoy all of these cultured treasures, so we have compiled a list to get you started. Our compilation of restaurants are categorized by city and offers different choices for different budgets. Keep this guide as a reference point and of course, bon appĂŠtite! ***

2016 Dining Guide SECTION HEAD

Aventura Asaka Japanese Restaurant

20355 Biscayne Boulevard | (305) 682-9331 asakasushi.com Japanese $$

Barrio Latino Restaurant 3585 NE 207th Street | (305) 692-4455 barriolatinorestaurant.com Latin $$

Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina 19999 West Country Club Drive | (786) 279-6600 michaelmina.net Steakhouse $$

Corsair Kitchen & Bar 19999 West Country Club Drive | (786) 279-6800 corsairmiami.com American $$$$

The Grill on the Alley 19501 Biscayne Boulevard | (305) 466-7195 thegrill.com American $$$

Mo’s Bagels & Deli 2780 187th Street | (305) 936-8555 Deli $$

Don Nicola Pizzeria 3585 Mystic Pointe Drive | (786) 916-2028 donnicolapizzeria.com Italian $$

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Landlubber’s Raw Bar & Grill

20475 Biscayne Boulevard | (305) 682-1890 sicilianoven.com

10006 Griffin Road | (954) 434-7255 landlubbersbarandgrill.com Sports Bar $$

Italian $$

Soho Asian Bar & Grill 19004 NE 29th Avenue | (305) 446-6565 sohoasiangrill.com Fusion $$$

Cooper City Alfredo’s Pizza & Restaurant 4718 South Flamingo Road | (954) 680-2565 Italian $

Beef O’Brady’s 8655 Stirling Road | (954) 689-4747 beefobradys.com Pub $$

Marola’s Trattoria 5822 South Flamingo Road | (954) 434-3420 marolas.com Italian $$

The Melting Pot 5834 South Flamingo Road | (954) 880-0808 meltingpot.com/cooper-city-fl Fondue $$$

Sushi Sogo Japanese Restaurant 10000 Stirling Road | (954) 441-5611 sushisogo.com Japanese $$

Tin Cup Sports Bar & Grill

9552 Griffin Road | (954) 434-0470 Chinese $$

5050 SW 90th Avenue | (954) 434-6011 tincupbarandgrill.com Sports Bar $$

Eddie’s Thai

Toss Up Salads

China City

2571 North Hiatus Road | (954) 704-9006 eddiesthai.com Thai $$

8616 Griffin Road | (954) 440-4140 tossupsalads.com Vegetarian $$

Havana’s Cuban Cuisine

Vienna Café and Bistro

8600 Griffin Road | (954) 530-1400 Cuban $$

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5724 South Flamingo Road | (954) 680-6599 viennacafeandbistro.com European $$

Davie Ally’ Comfort Café 13674 West State Road 84 | (954) 476-4343 allyscomfortcafe.net Diner $

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza 2135 South University Drive | (954) 835-5848 blazepizza.com Italian $

J72 Chef’s Café 3712 Davie Road | (954) 908-5608 j72cafe.com Peruvian Fusion $$

Mission BBQ 2411 South University Drive | (954) 766-4304 mission-bbq.com Barbecue $$

Oh Ceviche 5941 South University Drive | (754) 666-1551 ohceviche.com Peruvian $$

Shinju Japanese Buffet 3305 South University Drive | (954) 472-3666 Japanese $$

Vinnie’s Lobster Bar 5810 South University Drive | (954) 680-3323 Seafood $$

Fort Lauderdale: 15th Street Fisheries 1900 SE 15th St | (954) 763-2777 15streetfisheries.com Seafood $$$

Tropical Acres Steakhouse 2500 Griffin Rd | (954) 989-2500 tropicalacres.com Steakhouse $$

J28 Sandwich Bar 1854 North Young Circle | (754) 208-2902 j28sandwichbar.com

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

JWB Prime

Hallandale Beach

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

Adena Grill

La Flambee

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

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

Laura’s Cuba Restaurant

Frankey’s Sports Bar

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

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

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

ROK BRGR Burger Bar 600 Silks Run | (954) 367-3970 rokbrgr.com American $$

Hollywood Billy’s Stone Crab 400 North Ocean Drive | (954) 923-2300 crabs.com Seafood $$$

The Black Beans Café 712 North State Road 7 | (954) 966-6773 Cuban $$

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

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

Firehouse BBQ & Smoking Company 6401 Sheridan Street | (954) 245-9706 firehousesubs.com Barbeque $

GG’s Waterfront Bar & Grill 606 North Ocean Drive | (954) 929-7030 ggswaterfront.com American $$$$

Giorgio’s Bakery & Bistro 800 N Ocean Dr | (954) 929-5550 giorgiosbakery.com American $$$

GoBistro 2035 Hollywood Boulevard | (754) 263-2826 eatgobistro.com Japanese $$

The Greek Joint 1925 Hollywood Blvd | (954) 929-9966 thegreekjoint.com Greek $$

Hyde Beach Kitchen & Cocktails 111 S Surf Rd | (954) 699-0901 crabs.com American $$$

Il Posto Ristorante

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

Land Shark Bar & Grill 1111 North Ocean Drive | (954) 874-4444 margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com American $$

Lola’s on Harrison 2032 Harrison Street | (954) 927-9851 lolasonharrison.com American $$$

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

Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub & Restaurant 1921 Hollywood Blvd | (954) 921-2317 mickeybyrnes.com Irish Pub $$

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

Rickey’s Restaurant & Sports Bar 4799 Hollywood Boulevard | (954) 966-1429 Sports Bar $$

Rudy’s Pub & Restaurant 1650 Johnson St | (954) 927-6040 rudysofhollywood.com American $$

RECIPE

Some people are intimidated by the thought of cooking Thanksgiving dinner. The idea of serving relatives and friends dry turkey can be stressful. Have no fear, though, cooking a Thanksgiving turkey is actually quite easy. We have been using this recipe at home for years with great success. Enjoy!

Ingredients: 1 large whole turkey (fresh or defrosted) ½ cup unsalted melted butter or olive oil Kosher Salt Fresh ground pepper One celery stalk (cut into thirds) One onion, chopped into 1-2 inch pieces Two apples, chopped into 1-2 inch pieces Herbs (sage, rosemary and/or thyme) Instructions: Preheat oven to 325° F. Remove neck and giblets from turkey, then wash thoroughly, inside and out. Pat dry with paper towels. Place the turkey, breast side up, on a cooking rack, in a shallow roasting pan. Coat the exterior of the turkey with the olive oil or butter, then season with kosher salt and pepper. Loosely stuff the turkey with the celery, onion, apples and herbs.

Place prepared turkey in center of oven. After 2 ½ hours, loosely cover the turkey with aluminum foil, to prevent the skin from burning. Continue to cook until the breast of the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 180° F. Remove from oven, and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes before carving.

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Runas Peruvian Cuisine 219 North 21 Avenue | (954) 947-3134 Peruvian $$

Sardelli Italian Steakhouse 331 Van Buren St | (954) 921-8331 sardellis.com Italian $$

Shabo’s Barbecue 1840 Harrison Street | (954) 559-6164 shabosbarbecue.com Moroccan $$

Shenanigans Sports Pub 3303 Sheridan Street | (954) 981-9702 shenaniganssportspub.com Sports Bar $$

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

Sonny’s Famous Steak Hogies 1857 NW 66th Avenue | (954) 989-0561 sonnysfamoussteakhogies.com Sandwich $

Sugar Reef Grill 600 North Surf Road | (954) 922-1119 sugarreefgrill.com Fusion $$

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

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

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

Whiskey Tango Bar & Grill 1903 Hollywood Blvd | (954) 925-2555 whiskeytangofl.com American $$

Pembroke Pines El Atlakat Restaurant 8984 Taft Street | (954) 450-0866 elatlakatrestaurant.com Salvadoran $

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

Bru’s Room Sports Grill 10060 Pines Boulevard | (954) 239-4550 brusroom.com/ Sports Bar $$

Brusketta Italian Café

Miami Lakes

12111 Taft Street | (954) 381-9319 bru-sket-ta.yolasite.com Italian $$

The Original Shula’s

La Casserola

7601 Miami Lakes Drive | (305) 820-8102 donshula.com Steakhouse $$$$

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

Miramar

8525 Pines Boulevard | (954) 367-7730 goldmarquess.com Chinese $$$

Anthony’s Coal Fire Pizza 3111 SW 160th Avenue | (954) 392-3811 acfp.com Italian $$

Blue Ginger Hibachi & Sushi 14395 Miramar Parkway | (754) 202-3098 bluegingerseafoodsteakhouse.com Japanese $$

Bokampers Sports Bar & Grill 15500 SW 29th Street | (754) 400-8558 bokampers.com Sports Bar $$

Che Pibe Argentinian Grill 11040 Pembroke Road | (954) 433-7224 chepiberestaurant.com Argentine $$

Coconutz Fusion Café 2408 South State Road 7 | (954) 961-3334 coconutzcafe.com Fusion $$

La Famiglia 11655 Red Road | (954) 862-7499 lafamigliarestaurant.net Italian $$

El Fogon 2913 SW 160th Avenue | (954) 674-3410 elfogonmiramar.com Peruvian $$

Giardino Gourmet Salads 12144 Miramar Parkway | (954) 437-9101 giardinosalads.com Salads $

Nami Sushi 12711 Miramar Parkway | (954) 436-8388 mynamisushi.com Japanese $$

Texas Roadhouse 3241 SW 160th Avenue | (954) 499-3391 texasroadhouse.com Barbeque $$

Tijuana Flats 14633 Miramar Parkway | (954) 437-9213 tijuanaflats.com Mexican $

Gold Marquess Fine Chinese Food

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

I Love Tacos Restaurant 15807 Pines Boulevard | (954) 450-3522 ilovetacosrestaurant.com Mexican $$

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

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

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

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

Red Yabba 12594 Pines Boulevard | (954) 322-1007 redyabba.com Caribbean $$

Roasting Buddies 18457 Pines Boulevard | (954) 441-2441 roastingbuddies.com Coffee $

Ruchi 17085 Pines Boulevard | (954) 505-7455 ruchipembrokepines.com Indian $$

Salsa Fiesta 14914 Pines Boulevard | (954) 432-0005 salsafiestagrill.com Mexican $$

Shinju Japanese Buffet 14838 Pines Boulevard | (954) 538-9696 Japanese $$

Sosta Café 10800 Pines Boulevard | (954) 613-4021 sostacaffe.com Italian $$

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Our City Media Picks Gold Marquess Fine Chinese Food

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

Or celebrate an exclusive event with family, friends and colleagues.

Anthony’s Coal Fire Pizza

3111 SW 160th Avenue, Miramar 954-392-3811 $$ 512 North Pine Island Road, Plantation 954-474-3311 $$ With the right mix of ingredients, Anthony Bruno, founder and CEO of Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, has created an expanding restaurant company with top-quality ingredients, a simple, consistent menu, authentic, coal-burning ovens and a staff that treats guests like “family.” In addition to pizza, customers enjoy a variety of “Italian Soul Food” items, including Coal Oven Roasted Chicken Wings and Eggplant Marino (named for NFL Hall of Fame legend and restaurant partner Dan Marino).

Shinju Japanese Buffet

14838 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines 954-538-9696 $$ 3305 South University Drive, Davie 954-472-3666 $$ Shinju Japanese Buffet is one of the finest and freshest Sushi and seafood buffet chains in the area.

Enjoy a large quantity of high quality choices, as you dine in an elegant restaurant with attentive customer service. The large buffet includes more than 100 quality all-you-can-eat Oriental-flavored items, with approximately 45 types of freshly-made Sushi, Rolls and Sashimi; crab legs; peel-n-eat shrimp and more.

Shinju also offers wine, sake and domestic beer, with B1G1 on Mondays and Tuesdays all day. Receive free lunch or dinner on your birthday.

Rickey’s Restaurant & Sports Bar

4799 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood 954-966-1429 $$ Rickey’s has been an institution in Hollywood for 60 years and was one of the area’s first restaurants when Hollywood was just a dirt road. They are known for their friendly, casual atmosphere and fully stocked sports bar. Besides being a great spot to catch a game on one of their 15 TVs, game day specials such as 20 chicken wings plus a pitcher for $19.95 during all football games always score big.

Other feature items include burgers, ribs, steaks, salads and lobster. Thursday-Sunday enjoy their 2 for $25.95 Lobster Special. They are also always open 7 days a week from 11am-2am.

JWB Prime Steakhouse

1111 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood 954-874-4462 $$$$ Located at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort JWB offers a contemporary menu of fresh seafood including spear-caught fish, a raw bar and prime steaks paired with world-class wines and handcrafted cocktails. JWB, named after James (Jimmy) William Buffett himself, is ideal for romantic dinners or small group gatherings.

Parc 28

1382 Weston Road, Weston 954-389-7029 $ Parc 28 has been serving the Weston community for the past 25 years. It specializes in authentic Chinese cuisine, as well as Malaysian, Thai, Indian and exotic Asian food. It offers different specials weekly, in addition to its popular daily lunch and dinner specials.

The extensive menu offers something for everyone including vegetarian, low fat and low salt options.

The Asian-feeling restaurant will give diners a true taste of Asian flavors.

POC American Fusion Buffet & Sushi

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

Zona Blu

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

by Chef Andrea Fadda.

Sushi Tom

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

Sushiato

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

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1396 SW 160th Avenue | (954) 385-3688 sushitomweston.com Japanese $$

Supunnahong Thai

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9945 Pines Boulevard | (954) 431-1008 supunnahong.com Thai $$

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2203 North Commerce Parkway | (954) 515-0120 ilovetacosrestaurant.com Mexican $$

1755 Bell Tower Lane | (954) 349-3004 tarantellas.net Italian $$

Village Tavern

1893 North Pine Island Road | (954) 370-0039 zaatarlebanesefood.com Middle Eastern $

Ireland’s Steakhouse

Vignetos Italian Grill

250 Racquet Club Road | (954) 349-5656 Steakhouse $$$$

Las Cholitas

La Perla Seafood Bar & Grill

1342 SW 160th Ave | (954) 660-0470 vignetosweston.com Italian $$

1831 North Pine Island Road | (954) 306-6041 Peruvian $$

1396 SW 160th Avenue | (954) 385-1102 laperlarestaurants.com Peruvian $$

14555 SW 2nd Street | (954) 874-1001 villagetavern.com American $$

Zaika Grill 1491 North Palm Avenue | (954) 391-9919 zaikagrill.net Indian $$

Plantation 7 Flavors Restaurant 7815 West Sunrise Boulevard | (954) 370-6200 7flavors.net Indian $$

J. Alexander’s

Zaatar Lebanese Food

Landlubber’s Raw Bar & Grill 1851 North Pine Island Road | (954) 473-2884 Landlubbersbarandgrill.com Sports Bar $$

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

Vignetos Italian Grill

8550 West Broward Boulevard | (954) 916-8837 jalexandersholdings.com American $$

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

Al Natour Restaurant

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1787 North University Drive | (954) 514-7277 alnatourrestaurant.com Middle Eastern $$

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

Al Salam

Vivace Gourmet Pizza & Pasta

1816 North University Drive | (954) 916-5193 alsalam-restaurant.com Middle Eastern $$

9763 West Broward Boulevard | (954) 440-2189 vivacepizza.com Italian $$

Amazing Asian Bistro

Zona Fresca

10101 Cleary Boulevard | (954) 474-3797 amazingasianbistro.com Japanese Fusion $$

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

Anthony’s Coal Fire Pizza

Weston

512 North Pine Island Road | (954) 474-3311 Italian $$

Acquolina Ristorante

Ella Café 9743 West Broward Boulevard | (954) 530-4264 ellacafeplantation.com Coffee Shop $

The Green Wave 5221 West Broward Boulevard | (954) 581-8377 greenwavecafe.org Vegetarian $$

Izgara Express 1251 South Pine Island Road | (954) 475-8990 Middle Eastern $

KIKO Japanese and Thai 801 South University Drive | (954) 473-0077 kikorestaurant.com Japanese, Thai $$

Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine 7015 West Broward Boulevard | (954) 584-4400 lasvegascubancuisine.com Cuban $

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill 801 South University Drive | (954) 472-5550 limefreshmexicangrill.com Mexican $

Marumi Sushi 8271 West Sunrise Boulevard | (954) 318-4455 marumisushi.net Japanese $$

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

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

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

Bonefish Grill 4545 Weston Road | (954) 389-9273 bonefishgrill.com Seafood $$

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

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

The Cheese Course 1679 Market Street | (954) 384-8183 thecheesecourse.com Cafe $$

Duffy’s Sports Grill 1800 Bell Tower Lane | (954) 389-2552 duffysmvp.com Sports Bar $$

Entretapas 74 Indian Trace | (954) 385-3262 entretapasweston.com Spanish $$

La Pequeña Colombia 1300 SW 160th Ave | (954) 349-9070 lapequenacolombia.com Colombian $$

La Rural 2350 Weston Road | (954) 389-5009 laruralweston.com Steakhouse $$

La Toerretta 308 Indian Trace | (954) 217-9935 latorrettaweston.com Italian $$

Lucille’s American Café 2250 Weston Road | (954) 384-9007 lucillescafe.com American $$

Masan Asian Grill 1924 Weston Road | (954) 888-4689 Asian $

Mochika Peru Bistro 2219 North Commerce Pkwy (954) 389-8871 mochikaperubistro.com Peruvian $$

Moon Thai & Japanese 2818 Weston Road | (954) 384-7275 moonthai.com Asian $$

Offerdahl’s Café Grill 2274 Weston Road | (954) 384-1043 offerdahls.com Cafe $

Parc 28 1382 Weston Road | (954) 389-7029 Asian $

Pei Wei 4517 Weston Road | (954) 308-7330 peiwei.com Asian $

POC American Fusion Buffet & Sushi 1651 Bonaventure Boulevard | (954) 389-5188 pocbuffet.com Asian $$

Primetime Restaurant & Bar 1744 Main Street | (954) 349-2100 primetimeweston.com Steakhouse $$$

Sabor Latino 2406 Weston Rd | (954) 217-1075 saborlatinoweston.com Peruvian $$

Stevie B’s Rib Café 141 Weston Road | (954) 349-6636 steviebsribcafe.com Barbecue $$

Weston Diner 4484 Weston Road | (954) 217-3090 westondiner.com Diner $$

Weston Sushiato 4483 Weston Road | (754) 223-7923 sushiato.co Japanese $$

Zona Blu 189 Weston Road | (954) 617-7999 zonabluweston.com Italian $$

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oniquita, today is your day to take out the garbage,” my father used to remind me every two days after my sisters had had their turns. I would roll my eyes and say, “Pa, can you please do it today? Or can we skip? There is hardly anything in there.” Negative… every time.

Could someone else have taken out the bags of used goods we so easily discarded? Sure! But it was my responsibility, and each family member played a role in the rhythm of our home.

Society today has created a sense of immediacy. We receive information within seconds, deliveries of products within two hours, and make

plans for playdates by texting at a moment’s notice: not much visible effort, not much open planning. So how do we raise children who can take advantage of modernity while still understanding that life is not always so simple?

How do we raise children to be grateful for the commodities in their life without breeding a sense of entitlement?

There is no coincidence that the sound of great is at the beginning of grateful. In this Thanksgiving season, my suggestion is simple: go back to basics. ▸▸ Provide your child with opportunities to serve the community. Even the youngest of children can make a lemonade stand to raise money or decorate bags that later will be filled with treats for hospital patients. ▸▸ Be my dad, and give your child chores. Simple tasks will give children a sense of purpose, instill responsibility, and provide opportunities for accomplishment. Chores will also help them understand that everyone needs to pitch in and help… that is how we effectively build community. ▸▸ Create expectations for your child to work toward earning rewards.

(Set attainable benchmarks and milestones.) And by rewards I don’t mean the new iPhone 7… I mean something more like being the one who chooses the game on family game night. Intangible rewards are far more meaningful in the long-run. ▸▸ Be a role model... your child is watching. Say “please” and “thank you” to those with whom you interact, to teach your child to do the same. If this doesn’t come naturally to your son or daughter, don’t be afraid to give a reminder. The goal is, after all, to raise great-ful children.

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Looking at cycles in the stock market, investors tend to look at drivers of stock prices including the state of the economy, corporate profits, and global markets. In reviewing historical data from 1928 to 2014, average returns were 9% the first and second years after each presidential election. The third year was 18%. Why such an uptick?

Generally, there is a bit of uncertainty in a newly elected candidate and how they will direct the country. Once the tone is set and policies have begun to take effect or there’s an understanding of how they will play a role, investors tend to gain comfort about the future.

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The “Best of the Best” Young Stars Shine in 7th annual Aventura Mall YOUNG STARS SHOWCASE presented by Mount Sinai Medical Center chamber news

By Beverly Perkins

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or the seventh consecutive year, the Aventura Marketing Council (AMC) / World-Class Chamber of Commerce will produce a showcase of amazing young singers from throughout South Florida on Sunday, November 6th at 5:00 pm at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.

In 2010, the opening year of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, the AMC was looking to bring a program to the magnificent theater to commemorate the momentous occasion. AMC President Elaine Adler happened to see a young boy singing with his vocal group in a local shopping center. She had seen the group before, and always nodded in appreciation and continued walking. But this time was different, she heard a young boy singing, and stopped to watch him as he mesmerized the crowd with his exceptional voice.

The young boy was 12-years-old at the time, and his name was Nick Merico. That chance encounter became the starting point for the YOUNG STARS SHOWCASE (YSS). Fast forward and Nick Merico has since gone on to become a teen idol, and the showcase has been a successful platform for other youngsters to share their talent and to be discovered.

YSS Creative Director Ran Oz, CooLAM Productions, is bringing back the “best of the best” from the previous six years in the 2016 production.

Merico and others will return to the stage that got them noticed to celebrate the YOUNG STAR SHOWCASE’S 7th year.

Major sponsors include the Aventura Mall, AT&T, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Fidelity Investments, CooLAM Productions, Aventura News, Essential Media, Boardroom Communications, Circo Massimo Entertainment, Our City Aventura and Barker Animation Art Galleries. Proceeds from each year’s program benefit the AMC Education Foundation which works with the Aventura Marketing Council’s ten Dade Partner schools.

The 2016 YOUNG STARS are:

SIVAN BEN-DAVID, 14

music producer and music director for Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea. CJ was approached by Laureta after he saw her perform at the Long Beach, CA Indie Fest. Laureta and his team are currently in discussions hammering out the details to record an album and to launch CJ’s career.

LILY FORTE, 15

Lily took the stage in third grade, and was told at that time that she needs to always be on stage. In 2014 YSS, Lily treated the audience to a super performance of “Old Time Rock N’ Roll” by singing and playing the saxophone. Since middle school, Lily has been performing with the Future Stars Competition, and you may remember her from Season 9 of “America’s Got Talent”.

EMILY KAUFMAN, 12

Many may have seen Emily open a Miami Marlins game with the national anthem, or perform in musical theatre productions throughout South Florida, or perhaps alongside Phil Collins. This little dynamo started singing publicly at age 6, and eventually went on to win the national Believe Talent Competition. In the 2015 YSS, Emily brought the audience to tears with her emotional rendition of “Wind Beneath My Wings”

ALEXANDRA MARRA, 17

Alexandra is an operatic soprano who has been classically trained and has performed in venues across the United States and Canada.

Her powerful voice filled the theatre during the 2015 YSS as she sang “Nessun Dorma”. She sang at Melania and Donald Trump’s gala, and has been in musical production for three years with the internationally- renowned counter tenor (tenor who can also sing soprano), Terry Bar, in both Florida and Michigan.

Sivan debuted as “Glinda” in The Wiz at age 7, wrote her first original song, “Just Be You” at age 9, and has been going strong ever since. At age NICK MERICO, 20 11, Sivan had a great perforOne of the original YSS mance of “She’s So Gone” in Young Stars from 2010, Nick the 2011 YSS. A singer/songstunned the audience as he writer, Mike Soper Music recording artist, philanthrobrought down the house with pist and triple-threat performer, she has performed in “I Want to Hold Your Hand” live concerts throughout South Florida, including at from Journey. Nick is now an Carnegie Hall. Sivan has won international, national acclaimed singer and actor, and local vocal competitions, and is one of the foundand completed three years starring in Nickelodeon’s ing members of Tunes for Tots, a global organization “Every Witch Way”. He has his own band to inspire of artists who perform to raise money for Make-A-Wish young talent to follow their dreams. Nick spends most Foundation. of his time in California, devoting his time to writing and composing his own music to create his first album.

CJ FAM, 17 Starting early, CJ went CASSIE ORTIZ, 15 on an international tour at Cassie is an aspiring age eight. In 2012, CJ rocked recording artist and Broadway the YSS house with “It’s All performer. She’s a tripleComing Back to Me Now”. threat artist who has perSinger/songwriter CJ was formed at Carnegie Hall as recently selected to write well as venues and producand record with Troy Laureta, tions throughout South Florida.

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She is the winner of the 2016 Tri-Rail “Kids Got Talent” competition and was a finalist in the Future Stars of Boca contest. In the 2015 YSS, she had the audience movin’ and groovin’ to “Something’s Got A Hold of Me”. Cassie is currently working on a charity album with Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn.

LANNIE RUBIO, 17

Lannie is an accomplished young star who has already performed in many shows and charity events throughout South Florida. In 2013, Lannie showed off her powerful vocals and dance moves as she had the audience in the palm of her hand, singing “Don’t Rain on My Parade”. She devotes her time to Tunes for Tots for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and is the lead in the New World School of the Arts upcoming musical production of “Bye Bye Birdie”. She recently made it to the final round of the singing competition on the TV show, “Minuto de Sama”.

VALERIA VARGAS, 21

Valerie was part of the chorus of “We Are the World” Spanish version, and her dream is to be a recording artist. Valerie was in the 2010 YSS, captivating the audience with her soulful rendition of “At Last”. She has worked with some major industry names such as Emilio Estefan, and her strong vocal abilities enable her to sing anything from jazz to rock. You can now catch Valerie performing with great bands on South Beach.

CAMERON WHEELER, 16

Cameron’s passion for singing and her love for musical theatre has led to multiple roles in plays, performances and charity events throughout South Florida, as well as voiceovers for the Disney Channel and a performance alongside Phil Collins. Cameron was only ten years old in 2010 when she was selected as a YSS Young Star, and even then, her voice and personality won over the crowd as she performed, “I Surrender” and sang a duet with Placido Domingo, Jr., that year’s special YSS guest.

Tickets can be ordered online at aventuracenter.org or phone at 877-3117469. Purchase in person at the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center Box Office, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura 33180. Box office open Tuesday through Saturday, 12 noon – 5pm and 1.5 hours prior to performances.

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elf-esteem is not a struggle that disappears with age. To be a maturing woman or mother means sacrificing personal time for loved ones. This may mean throwing on any old outfit in order to quickly face her daily duties.

For recent mothers, this may mean going through the day with the possibility of having her baby’s spit-up on her shirt. Basically this means putting personal appearance on the back burner in order to take care of the family or workload. With the strong emphasis on appearance prevalent in the South Florida area, it may be hard to keep up with the pressure of society. On every magazine beautiful celebrities with amazing bodies and a youthful appearance grace the cover, even though they may be well “over-the-hill.” Many women wonder how these celebrities continually look flawless, yet meanwhile the normal female juggles two full time jobs – one in the workplace and at one at home.

Multiple pregnancies and age-related skin elasticity loss can cause a woman’s skin to droop, which makes for an older appearance. Luckily a combination of certain cosmetic procedures, normally termed a Mommy Makeover, can help put the lack of self-confidence these women face to rest.

Rest assured, though, that these procedures are inclusive of any woman looking to recapture her youth. This makeover may include a combination of a tummy tuck, breast lift, breast augmentation, body lift, or liposculpture.

The tummy tuck will help tighten the skin and muscles that may have been stretched with pregnancies or weight gain. The breast augmentation or breast lift, meanwhile, aim to restore breast sagging that may have been brought on by breast feeding, weight loss, or the lasting effects of gravity.

Finally, liposculpture aims to improve the womanly figure by enhancing the waist, thighs, or back. Depending on the individual, a board-certified plastic surgeon will advise on which combination will best fit her desires in order to regain her youthful appearance.

Recovery time varies based upon what she elects to undergo, but should last no longer than two weeks. Most women will notice how much thinner, happier, and younger she acts and feels. Women after the makeover do attain a shapelier figure without looking too “surgicallooking.” Completing procedures like these will help her boost her confidence and put forth the best effort in addressing work and family matters. It is important to find a plastic surgeon equipped to address her interests and who also gives insight into what will most suit the patient’s needs. After finding a surgeon that fully understands the woman’s interests, she can proceed assured that she will soon be on her way to reclaiming her femininity and confidence!

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By North Miami Beach Chief of Police William “Bill” Hernandez, MSM

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raditionally, the Thanksgiving holiday is one of the busiest travel times of the year. The roads and streets will be packed, which increases the chances of possible traffic accidents.

Many individuals think of this historic tradition as a wonderful time to celebrate and to render gratitude and thankfulness for all of their blessings. It is also worth noting that the Thanksgiving holiday has the reputation as a popular night to frequent bars, and other drinking establishments.

In this regard, during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, the North Miami Beach Police Department (NMBPD) will be focusing primarily on the use of seat belts. For, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that proper seat belt use reduces the risk of fatal injuries to front seat passengers by 45%, and the risk of moderate to serious injury by 50%. Moreover, not only will the NMBPD conduct high visibility enforcement gearing toward seat belt use, they will also be targeting aggressive, impaired, careless driving and speeding. Consequently, they will issue tickets to reckless and distracted drivers. To be sure, it is not about writing tickets; instead it is about saving lives during a time where heavy alcohol use may be a factor.

During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, the NMBPD urges all drivers and passengers in motor vehicles to heed warnings and also as a reminder, that failure to buckle up can turn the happiest of times into a tragic nightmare. ALWAYS REMEMBER: “CLICK IT or TICKET!” Additionally, at times, overlooked simple safety precautions can lead to serious consequences such as traffic fatalities. Therefore, it stands to reason that a Thanksgiving to do list is of paramount importance and should include safety tips such as seat belt use, distractions (i.e., texting and driving), and utilizing a designated driver, if necessary.

When related to traffic fatalities, the NMBPD discovered and maintains that there is a direct correlation between driving while intoxicated and a lack of proper restraint use. Therefore, the NMBPD encourages motorists to take extra precautions since alcohol has many effects on the body. Alcohol can impair visual ability, alter sense of time and space, and impair fine motor skills necessary to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Motorists are reminded that when they are caught under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they will be arrested.

For obvious reasons, anyone who is consuming alcohol should never operate a motor vehicle. Hence, if anyone notices a suspected drunk driver or witnesses reckless drivers, the NMBPD urges all individuals to call (305) 949-5500 and report that activity. THIS IS A TRUE EMERGENCY WHERE YOU ARE SAVING A LIFE. Whether an individual is driving across the country or just across town, the use of safety belts and the lack of consuming alcohol and/or drugs while driving will help ensure that a holiday tragedy can be avoided.

The NMBPD wishes everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

To learn more about the City of North Miami Beach Police Department, please visit www.citynmb.com. For emergencies, please dial 9-1-1 and all other non-emergencies, please call (305) NMB-POLICE or (305) 662-7654.

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Lewis is a 13-year-old Golden Doodle. His favorite person is his human dad who he likes playing fetch with. His favorite toy is a squeaky beer can and his favorite thing to do is play rough and tough like a puppy. Although he’s no longer a pup, he dislikes anything unfamiliar making him a bit of a scaredy-cat. The astute canine was last seen spitting out a pill which was carefully concealed in a clump of peanut butter wrapped in ham and cheese.

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Aventura Marketing Council /World-Class Chamber of Commerce members, including over 65 charities and non-profit organizations, received five authenticated, framed pieces of “Art from the Past” artwork from Gloria and Herb Barker of Barker Animation Art Galleries.

The philanthropic couple sponsored their 5th annual event at Beth Torah/ Hochberg Preparatory and Mayor Enid Weisman served as the emcee.

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A seminar, sponsored by Popular Community Bank Aventura, on cyber-secure law issues for attorneys and judges was presented by guest speakers Al Saikali, Chair of the Florida Bar Technology Committee along with I.T. Doctors Eric Beck and Steve Goitia at Adena Grill.

AMC Chairman’s Roundtable Luncheon

Florida Advocates, BankUnited and Decon Environmental hosted State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle at Christine Lee’s Restaurant where the Dade County State Attorney addressed the epidemic of youth violence and youth victims.

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