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CONTENTS

12 1st Annual Mr./Miss Southwest Ranches Pageant Is A Success 14 Southwest Ranches Cub Scout Collects 72 Pairs of Shoes 16 Cooper City Residents Had a Fang-tastic Time on Halloween 16 Neighbors to Celebrate the Winter Solstice in the Saddle 18 Registration Opens in Davie for Youth Baseball 18 Cooper City Moms and Sons Spend Quality Time Together 21 Pill Box’s Newest Location Opens in Davie 45 Town of Davie Participates in Food and Toy Drives 45 SI Davie Seeks Live Your Dream and Violet Richardson Award Applicants

SCHOOL NEWS 24 Broward College Hosts 24-Hour Student Hackathon

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24 Children’s Classic Holiday Concert Introduces Kids to Classical Music

HEALTH & WELLNESS 26 Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Urinary Incontinence 27 Westside Regional Medical Center is Expanding to Better Serve the Community

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DINING GUIDE 33-37 Our City Media’s Good Eats

10 6th Annual Southwest Ranches Holiday Fun Horse Show Returns 10 Old Davie School Now Offers Virtual Tours 12 Davie/Cooper City Prepare for Annual Holiday Celebrations

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ASK THE EXPERT 40 Reducing Soda from Your Child’s Diet

LEGALLY SPEAKING 42 The Gray Divorce

REAL ESTATE 43 7 Reasons to List Your Home Before 2017 community news

ASK THE MAYOR 46 Davie Update

PET OF THE MONTH 47 “Zomy”

PHOTO OF THE MONTH 48 The World’s Favorite Newspaper™

SEEN ON SCENE 50,52 Community Snapshots

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Light Up Cooper City – The City of Cooper City will kick off the holiday season, from 6pm to 9 pm, at Cooper City’s Memorial Park, located between City Hall and the Community Center on 90th Ave. Take a stroll in the park; enjoy the mini twinkle lights; participate in holiday activities; visit with Santa and more. Bring canned food items to benefit the local food banks. No charge. For information, visit www.coopercityfl. org.

3rd Lighting of the Greens/Parade – From 6pm-9pm, bring the family to Davie’s Winter Holiday Lighting of the Greens and Music Under the Stars at Town Hall. Watch the Mayor and Town Council turn on thousands of holiday lights to officially proclaim it “holiday time” in Davie. Visit a display of over 50 beautifully adorned holiday trees, menorahs, and kinaras and listen to holiday music. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov. Jingle Bell Parade – At 6:15pm, the Jingle Bell Parade will begin and the South Florida Trail Riders will parade their decorated horses down Orange Drive, between SW 67th and Rodeo Way. After the parade, residents can have their pictures taken with Santa in the Town Hall Building. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov. Santa’s Enchanted Fire Station – From 6pm – 8 pm, visit Santa’s Enchanted Fire Station at Station 65, 1230 S. Nob Hill Road. Suggested donation is $10 or an unwrapped toy that will be donated to the EASE Foundation. Fun activities will include pictures with Santa. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov.

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Concert – The Town of Davie presents Concerts in the Park, at the Old Davie School Bandshell, 6650 Griffin Road, from 6pm-9pm. The event features live music and includes food trucks, a bounce house and sponsor displays. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov.

Tradewinds Park – Cooper City adults can take a trip to see the Holiday Fantasy of Lights at Tradewinds Park. Cost is $8 (transportation/admission to park). Sign up by December 13 at Community or Pool and Tennis Center. For information, call 954-434-4300, ext. 255.

Father Son Adventure – Tickets are now on sale for the Father Son Adventure, which will be held on January 27. For information, visit www. coopercityfl.org or call 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

15th Snow Day – From 6pm to 9pm, at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, join the Town of Davie for a fun, family friendly holiday event. Santa will arrive from the North Pole via fire truck and children can play in twenty tons of snow. Take pictures with Santa (for a small fee), enjoy a petting farm, bounce houses, slides, a climbing wall and more. For information, visit www. davie-fl.gov.

SI Davie – Soroptimist International of Davie strives to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. The club is currently seeking applicants for the 2017 Live Your Dream Award and Violet Richardson Award. Both application deadlines are December 15. Information and applications are available at www.sidavie.org.

Brunch with Santa – At Cooper City High School, Cooper City residents, up to 3rd grade, along with their families are invited to meet with Santa, participate in a craft, take photos with Santa and enjoy brunch. Tickets are $7/child and $10/adult. No more than 2 adults per child. Must be a Cooper City resident to participate. Advanced tickets required. For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org.

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Horse Show – The Southwest Ranches Holiday Fun Horse Show is an opportunity for riders, up to age 18, of all abilities to have fun at a free, non-qualifying show. It will be held at Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park in Southwest Ranches. For information, call 954-343-7452 or send an email to dlauretano@southwestranches.org.

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Old Davie Christmas – From 12noon2pm, Santa will be visiting the Old Davie School Historical Museum for Old Davie Christmas. Children can visit and have their picture taken with Santa, go for pony rides, enjoy a petting zoo, receive a free lunch and more. For information, visit www.OldDavieSchool. org.

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for the event. Everyone is welcome. For information, visit www.swranches.org or call 954-343-7452.

Children’s Classic Holiday Concert – At 2pm, families will have an opportunity to introduce their children to the world of classical music at the Stirling Road Library. Children violinists from the Suzuki Music Academy, ages 3 and up, will perform classic favorites by Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, and Beethoven, along with traditional holiday music. Library is located at 3151 Stirling Road in Hollywood. For information, call 954-357-7550. Mayor’s Open Chess Play – From 9am – 11am, join chess players of all ages and skill levels at the Community Center for free, open play chess. From 9am-10am, volunteers will teach the basics. For information, call 954-436-7300.

19th Holiday Boutique – Enjoy shopping, food, and fun with more than 50 vendors selling merchandise for all tastes and budgets at NSU University School’s 19th Annual Holiday Boutique, at the Noel P. Brown Sports Center North, 3375 SW 75 Avenue in Davie, from 8am-4:30pm. Free and open to the public. For information, visit www. uschool.nova.edu.

Santa’s Calling – On December 13 & 14, between 6pm and 9pm, Santa will be calling all of the wonderful children (ages 2 to 8) in Davie to tell them how proud he is that they were good all year. To receive a call, parents must fill out a form by December 7. For information, call 954-327-3941 or visit www.davie-fl.gov.

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21st Winter Solstice – Witness the beauty of the winter solstice sun setting on the saddle of Richard Medlock’s sculpture at Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park, 5840 Volunteer Rd. There is no charge

31st YAA New Year’s Eve Party – Don’t miss the 4th Annual Rock’n Noon Year’s Eve Party, from 10am-3pm. The event features a balloon drop at noon, entertainment and New Year’s art activities. For information, visit www. YoungAtArtMuseum.org.

On-Going Donations – The Town of Davie is collecting food and/or toys for Davie residents who are in need. Donation sites will be located at Town Hall and the Pine Island Multipurpose Center, as well as all Davie Fire Rescue stations. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov.

Baseball – The Town of Davie offers a wide variety of recreational and competitive sports programs throughout the year for boys and girls, ages 3 to 15, at the Bamford Sports Complex, 3801 S Pine Island Road. Through January 15, youth can enroll in baseball. The program runs from February to mid-May. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov or call 954-327-3941.

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n December 10, young riders from throughout Southwest Broward will meet for the 6th Annual Southwest Ranches Holiday Fun Horse Show at Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park in Southwest Ranches. It is an opportunity for riders, up to age 18, of all abilities to have fun at a free, nonqualifying show. “This is a great opportunity for young riders of all levels to gain show experience in an environment that nurtures and empowers,” said December Lauretano-

Participants in the 2015 horse show Photos: Bob Hartmann Photography

Haines, Parks, Recreation and Open Space Coordinator for the Town of Southwest Ranches. “Families and friends also always enjoy this event as spectators. Our Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park location is very beautiful and serene--perfect for a day of fun with horses and kids.” Check in/registration is at 8am and classes begin at 9am. The event includes a variety of classes, such as speed challenges (barrel racing, pole bending), Western (showmanship, pleasure, equitation), English (showmanship, pleasure, equitation), Hunter (showmanship, Under Saddle, equitation) and more. All of the classes are limited to 15 entries. Trophies and ribbons will be awarded to 1st place winners. Those in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th places will receive ribbons. “The greatest reward is seeing the growing confidence this experience gives to children,” said Lauretano-Haines. “Seeing the beaming smile on the face of a rider who has never competed before or won anything is such a beautiful way to experience the rural lifestyle Southwest Ranches has to offer! The feeling of great triumph for some very young riders is infectious! Everybody is a winner at the Southwest Ranches Holiday Fun Horse Show.” The public is invited to attend, whether or not they have a rider in the show. “We hope to see our neighbors and friends come out to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, maybe have a bite to eat from our food vendors, and to cheer on some talented and determined kids putting their best foot forward,” said Lauretano-

Haines. “We are grateful for the support of our Town Council, who has never wavered in their commitment to provide this event for everyone at no cost. Our little show has grown each year, and we are prepared for a great turnout again this year.” Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park is located at 5840 SW 148 Avenue (Volunteer Road) in Southwest Ranches. Registration is required. For information, call 954-343-7452 or send an email to dlauretano@southwestranches.org.

Old Davie School Now Offers Virtual Tours BY DEBBY TEICH

t is hard for most children to imagine living without a refrigerator, electricity or computers. The Old Davie School Historical Museum offers tours for school groups and families to learn how pioneer children lived and learned 100 years ago. WPBT2’s Ms. Penny and her KidVision kids recently spent the day filming the school, so kids who are not able to physically visit can still take a tour. KidVision PreK provides virtual field trips for classrooms and living rooms throughout the state of Florida that engage and educate Pre-K students with no cost or worry. Each field trip is accompanied with lesson plans, student assessments, take home pages and new words. Old Davie School is excited to be part of such a great program,” said Kim Weismantle, Educational Director. “By relating their own experiences to that of children their own age 100 years ago, they see the changes and can make connections with the past.” Filming started at the Pioneer House, where Ms. Penny and the students learned how pioneer children lived in one room houses with no electricity. They made butter, since there were few places to buy it back then, and took turns at the water pump to collect water for cooking, cleaning and bath time. In the 1918 classroom, they were reminded that the pioneer students did not have electricity and relied on the large windows for sunlight. They were taught to write using

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ink dip pens, which were very different from the pens and pencils they use today. Next, they headed up to the auditorium and played an old time game of musical chairs. For those who want to experience it in person, the Old Davie School still offers guided tours by appointment and special events year round for kids and families. The Step Back in Time interactive program investigates life as it was for the pioneers of Davie and western Broward through artifacts, photographs, and hands-on activities. It includes a tour of the historic 1918 Davie School and insight into the life of a student. Activities might include writing with a dip ink pen, touring through the 1909 Florida Pioneer House, washing laundry on a washboard, pumping water from the well, making fresh orange juice or butter, or more. “Seeing firsthand and up-close how life has changed in 100 years makes it tangible,” said Stansell. “Black and white photos can tell us a lot about the past, but sitting in the 1920s classroom with the dip pen and ink makes history feel not so far away!” Old Davie School Historical Museum is located at 6650 Griffin Rd. in Davie. For information, visit www.OldDavieSchool.org.

Chiropractic? Why Not? “A Doctor’s Confession to West Broward”

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write one for a lesser amount for chiropractic. When you bring in this article (by 12/31/16) you will receive my entire new patient exam for $55. That’s with x-rays, biomechanical exam, history and consultation…the whole ball of wax. This exam could cost you $250 elsewhere. The law says that I must tell you THAT YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR TREATMENT, WHICH IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR DISCOUNTED, OR REDUCED FEE FOR SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT.

want to give credit where credit is due. So, perhaps a confession can help clear the air so there’s no misunderstanding. Before I talk about my confession, though, let me say a few other things first. Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. You know, when I meet people in town they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Rick. I’ve seen your ad with that picture of you and your family.” Well, I’m the guy on the left. Twenty-five years ago something happened to me that changed my life forever. I was a junior in high school and I started getting migraines. I had suffered from intense headaches since childhood. Over the years, I consulted many medical doctors, and specialists. I went through all kinds of tests, MRIs, and treatments. I tried every drug in the market; our medicine cabinet looked like a hospital’s infirmary. And still, nothing helped. But there’s more… A friend of mine convinced me to give a chiropractor a try. The chiropractor examined me, took X-rays, and then “adjusted” my spine. The adjustment did not hurt; it actually felt good. And guess what…I started feeling so much better! From daily migraines, I went down to three a week, and then to once in a great while. That’s when I realized that I wanted to become a chiropractor and help others. That’s how it happened! It’s strange how life is, because now people come to see me with their migraines. They also come to me with their chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, just to name a few. Here’s what some of my patients had to say: “Due to an auto accident, I suffered from severe neck pain, vertigo and I could not raise my arm to comb my hair. Now I am symptom free with no medication and I can do everything I could not do before.” – E. Heaney, Hollywood, FL “Thanks to the DRX 9000 and the doctors, I no longer have chronic sciatic pain. It’s been a long time since I have taken pain medication.” – J. Walker, Miramar

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▸▸ On December 2, the City of Cooper City will kick off the holiday season with Light Up Cooper City, from 6 to 9 pm, at Cooper City’s Memorial Park, located between City Hall and the Community Center on 90th Ave. Take a stroll in the park; enjoy the mini twinkle lights; participate in holiday activities and come prepared to see snow flurries during the community youth performances. Children, ages one to eight, can visit with Santa at the gazebo. Bring canned food items to benefit the local food banks. No charge. For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org. ▸▸ On December 3, from 6pm-9pm, bring the family to Davie’s Winter Holiday Lighting of the Greens and Music Under the Stars at Town Hall. Watch the Mayor and Town Council turn on thousands of holiday lights to officially proclaim it “holiday time” in Davie. Visit a display of lights, over 50 beautifully adorned holiday trees, menorahs, and kinaras. The Florida Youth Orchestra will showcase their musical abilities. Listen to live performances of holiday classics. At 6:15pm, the Jingle Bell Parade will begin and the South Florida Trail Riders will parade their decorated horses down Orange Drive, between SW 67th and Rodeo Way. After the parade, residents can have their pictures taken with Santa in the Town Hall Building, for a small fee, or just visit with the big guy for free. The winners of the tree decorating contest will also be announced. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov.

▸▸ On December 3, from 6pm – 8 pm, visit Santa’s Enchanted Fire Station at Station 65, 1230 S. Nob Hill Road. Suggested donation is $10 or an unwrapped toy that will be donated to the EASE Foundation. Fun activities will include pictures with Santa. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov. ▸▸ On December 4, from 12noon-2pm, Santa will be visiting the Old Davie School Historical Museum for Old Davie Christmas. Children can visit and have their picture taken with Santa, go for pony rides, enjoy a petting zoo, receive a free lunch and more. For information, visit www.OldDavieSchool.org. ▸▸ On December 10, from 6pm to 9pm, at the Winter Holiday Snow Play at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, join the Town of Davie for a fun, family friendly holiday event. Santa will arrive from the North Pole via fire truck and children can play in twenty tons of snow. Take pictures with Santa (for a small fee), enjoy a petting farm, bounce houses, slides, a climbing wall and more. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov. ▸▸ On December 10, at 10am, at Brunch with Santa at Cooper City High School, Cooper City residents, up to 3rd grade, along with their families are invited to meet with Santa, participate in a craft, and enjoy brunch. Tickets are $7/child and $10/adult. No more than 2 adults per child. Must be a Cooper City resident to participate. Advanced tickets required. For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org. ▸▸ On December 13 & 14, between 6pm and 9pm, Santa will be calling all of the wonderful children (ages 2 to 8) in Davie to tell them how proud he is that they were good all year. To receive a call, parents must fill out a form by December 7. For information, call 954-327-3941 or visit www.davie-fl.gov.

1st Annual Mr./Miss Southwest Ranches Pageant Is A Success BY DEBBY TEICH

t the 1st Annual Mr./Miss Southwest Ranches Pageant, contestants had a chance of winning a variety of titles – and all for a good cause. The event raised approximately $4,000, which will benefit the Town of Southwest Ranches College Scholarship Fund through the Schools and Education Advisory Board. Established in 2012, the Town of Southwest Ranches Scholarship is funded through donations and fundraising efforts by the Education Advisory Board. The amount given each year is based on how much money is raised and how many students are eligible. To qualify, students must be 25 years or younger and a resident of the Town; complete an application package; show proof of enrollment in a four year undergraduate program or be enrolling for the upcoming fall semester; and complete 40 hours of volunteer community service. In 2016, nine students received scholarships. They were: Dylan Hernandez, Dylan Sunders, Kaitlyn Hodgers, Krishani Harrinauth, Klye Gleissner, Shaienne Demerieux, Shauna Stevens, Sierra Stevens, and Vivian Martinez. “We want to help young people who wish to continue their education beyond high school and to develop pride in their community through community service,” said Kathy Sullivan, SEAB chairperson, who came up with the idea for the fundraiser. In addition to the pageant, the fundraising event included food and drinks. Addie Weekley Roberts sang “I Ain’t Pageant Material;” Brooke Giacin appeared with her Bearded Dragon; Luke Roberts played the guitar and sang old country songs; and more. “This scholarship fundraiser was awe-inspiring,” said Sullivan. “I thought it would be a fun new way to raise money for the scholarship, but it turned out to be so much more! The small town feel was present in every act, which made it very special.” To enter the pageant, contestants had to be a resident of the Town of Southwest Ranches. Each paid a $25 entry fee and 20% of their score was based on fundraising.

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Caption: 2016 Mr./Miss Southwest Ranches Pageant winners

They were also judged on poise, beauty, talent, questions/answers and photos. The participants hope to make appearances all year and use their titles to raise awareness of the scholarship and other fundraising efforts. The 2016 winners were: ▸▸ Kylie Jayne Searle - Miss SWR – Tiny Division ▸▸ Sophia Dominguez – Little Miss SWR - 7-12 Division ▸▸ Madison Sullivan - Miss Jr. SWR, Miss SWR Supreme – 13-14 Division ▸▸ M ilani Martinez - Miss SWR - 15-17 Division ▸▸ Dallas Sawczak – Ms. SWR – 18 and over Division ▸▸ Brooke Giacin - Miss SWR – Congeniality ▸▸ Addison Roberts - Miss SWR - Personality, Miss SWR - Most photogenic ▸▸ Isabella Martinez - Miss SWR - Prettiest eyes ▸▸ Savannah Hodgers - Miss SWR - Spokesmodel ▸▸ A lexandra Montgomery - Miss SWR - Best dressed ▸▸ A lyssa Soto - Miss SWR - Best smile ▸▸ Luke Roberts - Mr. SWR “We received a lot of positive feedback from the residents and plan to have a pageant every year,” said Ivette Solera, Records Coordinator for the Town of Southwest Ranches.

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Cooper City Residents Had a Fang-tastic Time on Halloween COMMUNITY NEWS

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ittle ghouls and goblins roamed the Countryside Shops of Cooper City with their parents at Trick or Treat Shop to Shop. They went from store to store gathering goodies and seeking treats. They also participated in costume contests for each age group, from infants to middle school. Cooper City adults also dressed in their Halloween costumes for a luncheon with music, pizza, fun and games. For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org.

Neighbors to Celebrate the Winter Solstice in the Saddle BY DEBBY TEICH

s the sun sets during the winter solstice on December 21, a group of neigh“We enjoy returning to this delightful public art feature designed by Artist Richard Medlock,” said December Lauretano-Haines, Parks, Recreation and bors from Southwest Ranches will meet for a small informal gathering at Open Space Coordinator for the Town of Southwest Ranches. “Medlock’s idea of Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park. They will celebrate the official start bringing Southwest Ranches residents and of winter with friends, as they experience visitors together to celebrate the changing the beauty of Richard Medlock’s sculpture. of seasons has become a quiet tradition of There is no charge for the event. The entire watching the sunset over the art feature on community is welcome. the shortest day of the year; enjoying the The word “solstice” is derived from a peace and tranquility in camaraderie with combination of Latin words meaning “sun” old friends and new. Join us!” and “to stand still.” Solstices occur twice a John Merrill recently moved to Southwest year. They are the longest and shortest days Ranches and plans to attend. “I am looking of the year, marking the start of summer forward to meeting some of my new neighand winter, respectively. They are also the best days to witness one of the key design bors, as we watch the sun set together,” elements of Medlock’s Equestrian Oasis, said Merrill. “I have heard about seeing the which is located in the park. sun set in the saddle and I am excited to The public art feature reflects both form witness it.” and function. The main area is shaped Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park is like a horseshoe and contains earth berms, located at 5840 Volunteer Rd., just north stones for seating, a waterfall, fountain and of Stirling Rd. in Sunshine Ranches. It has shade trees. A concrete saddle sculpture more than 20 acres of lushly-landscaped sits on the western ridge of the berm. It is open space designed for the enjoyment Richard Medlock’s sculpture is designed so that the strategically placed so that it cradles the of Southwest Ranches residents and their sun appears to set in the saddle during the solstice. sunset during summer and winter solstices. horses. It is the City’s first public recreWhen the sun sets, it appears to sit perfectly ational facility and a great place to school in the saddle, where a rider would. a horse; walk a dog; meet some friends or enjoy the surroundings. Residents have celebrated the solstice since the park opened in 2004. This There is no charge for the event. The entire community is welyear’s event is scheduled to begin at 5pm, leaving enough time for everyone to come. For more information, visit www.southwestranches.org or find a spot for their chair or blanket before the sun sets. Organizers will serve light call 954-343-7452. refreshments.

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he Town of Davie offers a wide variety of recreational and competitive sports programs throughout the year for boys and girls, ages 3 to 15, at the Bamford Sports Complex. The programs are offered in a safe, fun and well supervised environment. Weekday activities begin no earlier than 6pm and the participants play on Saturday mornings and early afternoons. Through January 15, youth can enroll in baseball. The program runs from February to mid-May. Town of Davie programs are offered to residents and non-residents. They currently include: baseball, basketball, flag football, cheerleading and soccer. The Town also offers Smart Start programs for children ages 3 and 4 in flag football, soccer, baseball, and basketball. All of the coaches are volunteers, who must pass an FDLE background check by the Town of Davie. The focus on the children is through positive coaching, team work, socialization skills, and sportsmanship. Approximately 500 boys and girls, ages 5 to 15, participate in the baseball program. Parent meetings and player ratings, for ages 3-10, will be held on the following dates: ▸▸ T-Ball (ages 5-6) - February 6, at 6pm, on Pirate field ▸▸ Coach Pitch (ages 7-8) - February 7, at 6pm, on Pirate field ▸▸ Atom (ages 9-10) - February 6, at 6:30pm, on Pirate Field ▸▸ Minor League (ages 11-12) - February 7, at 6:30pm, on Tiger field

▸▸ Major League (ages 13-15) - February 8, at 6:30pm, on Indian field Practices and games are held on weeknights and Saturdays. Six year olds can play either Tee Ball or Coach Pitch based on their experience. Registration fees are: ages 5-9 - $105/Davie residents; $155/nonresidents and ages 10-15 - $130/Davie residents; $155/nonresidents. It is not too early for children ages 3 and 4 to learn to play through Smart Start Baseball. Smart Start programs are designed to teach the basic fundamentals of sports in new and innovative ways using sports equipment with which children feel comfortable. Parents help teach the basics of catching, hitting, throwing, and running bases. The parent meeting for Smart Start Baseball is scheduled for February 6th, at 6pm, at Pirate field. The program is held on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Registration fees are $75 for Davie residents and $100 for nonresidents. Blake Rogers plans to enroll his three-year-old son in the Smart Start program and his ten-year-old son in baseball. “I think it is great that the Town of Davie has such wonderful sports programs for the kids,” said Rogers. “They will get a great foundation in baseball, as well as other sports.” Davie Pine Island Park/Bamford Sports Complex is located at 3801 S Pine Island Road. For information, visit www.davie-fl. gov or call 954-327-3941.

Cooper City Moms and Sons Spend Quality Time Together BY DEBBY TEICH

ooper City moms and their sons recently gathered for the Mother Son Night of Fun at the Cooper City Community Center. Since 2002, this hometown event has been a way for moms and their sons (K – 5th grade) to enjoy a special evening together, as they bond through a variety of fun activities and a bit of friendly competition. Many of them return year after year. The theme for the night was “Super Hero.” Over 100 moms and sons dressed up as their favorite super duos, including Harley Quinn and the Joker, Supermom and Spiderman, Batman and Robbin. They enjoyed an action-packed evening filled with activities, prizes, dancing and dinner. If mom was not available, grand-moms, step-moms, and aunts stepped in. The City of Cooper City has several other events throughout the year to promote positive family relationships. In addition to the Mom-Son Night of Fun, residents recently enjoyed Grandparents Day, which included fun, games, crafts, snacks and an old fashioned ice cream party. At the Annual Daddy Daughter Dance, Cooper City daughters enjoyed a memorable “date with dad” that included an evening of dancing, dinner and fun. This year’s theme was a Sock Hop and participants dressed in their favorite 1950’s attire or formal wear, as they took photos with “Elvis” and enjoyed an old fashioned soda station, arts and craft activity, DJ playing today’s Top Hits and few oldies, and more. On December 21, tickets

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lthough the name “hackathon” sounds like it involves breaking into a computer, it is actually a venue for self-expression and creativity through technology. The Broward College computer science department recently hosted the 2nd Annual 24-hour Hackathon. Young technology enthusiasts had 24 hours to collaborate, plan, create and then pitch their coding projects to a panel of local technology leaders. Team Use-Full won “Best Overall” for their recycling website and mobile application. “Equipping our younger generations with the tools to master current technology and improve upon it is paramount to having a successful business economy in South Florida,” said Broward College President J. David Armstrong, Jr. “From cell phones to toasters, technology is a big part of our lives. I am proud of the initiative shown by all the participating students in this year’s Hackathon and I commend them for their creativity.” In order to participate in Hackathon 2016, students had to be currently enrolled at Broward College or another college or university in Broward County. Several high school students were also invited to participate. Students were allowed to participate regardless of their area of study or prior computer programming experience More than 60 students worked together in 12 teams to develop a range of applications and software. The event, which was sponsored by Ultimate Software, Inc., featured a number of workshops to help the students develop their projects, while technology experts provided mentorship and guidance on the use of different platforms and programming as well as project presentation tips. The following projects won awards: ▸▸ Best Overall: Waste Naught, a mobile application which provides innovative ideas for indiMembers of team Use-Full won the top prize. viduals and communities to crePhoto (l to r): Tadmar Dixon, Joshua Pagunsan, Tangy Frederick and Arrianna Davis. ate new projects from unwanted

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Children’s Classic Holiday Concert Introduces Kids to Classical Music BY DEBBY TEICH

n December 17, at 2pm, families will have an opportunity to introduce their children to the world of classical music at the Stirling Road Library. Children violinists from the Suzuki Music Academy in Davie will be presenting the “Suzuki Music Academy Children’s Classic Holiday Concert.” Families with kids of all ages will enjoy the kid-friendly, free concert. During the concert, a group of about 20 children musicians, ages 3 and up, will perform classic favorites by Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, and Beethoven, along with traditional holiday music. The Suzuki Music Academy is celebrating its 31st anniversary this year. It trains students using the Suzuki Method, which provides formal classical music training to even the youngest children. The children that train at the Academy meet for classes one or more days per week. They also work daily with practice and checkups at home. Academy children musicians have appeared on local and national television. They have participated in community service, with performances for organizations at benefit concerts, music and cultural events and festivals, including Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk Festivals, Young at Art Children’s Museum in Davie, and The National Coalition for the Homeless. Graduates of the Academy have gone on to study at major conservatories and universities, such as the Juilliard School of Music and Eastman School of Music, and have pursued successful careers in music.

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The Academy’s director Richard Coff, who was trained by the creator of the Suzuki Method, Shinichi Suzuki, says that the study of classical music is an ideal and highly-rewarding activity for children at any age. “Mastery in music and musical expression foster the self-confidence that comes with self-discipline,” said Coff. “It is also a great activity for enhancing the development of poise and developing fine and large motor skills.” Lucy Oganezov’s ten-year-old daughter, Sophia, started at the Suzuki Academy three years ago. She will be performing at the holiday concert. “She is always eager to go to class,” said Oganezov. “The group classes have a very personalized feeling. Kids progress at their own pace, with Mr. Coff’s talented guidance, and are always encouraged to work together to improve one another. Sophia plays the violin beautifully, loves to listen to her friends play and enjoys performing at the concerts.” Nestor Pulido’s two children will be playing in the concert. Matthew, 8, and Sara, 6, have both been playing since the age of two. “We have seen the ‘impossible’ become not only a reality, but a fact,” said Pulido. “One of the most important things my children have learned is that they can achieve any goal they have by practicing.” Stirling Road Library is located at 3151 Stirling Road in Hollywood. For information, call 954-357-7550.

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f you’ve ever found yourself darting for the bathroom as you feel a sneeze coming or laughed just enough to lose control of your bladder, know that you are not alone and it’s really no laughing matter. Urinary incontinence is far too common among women, who are twice as likely to suffer from this condition than men. In fact, it is estimated that a quarter of U.S women suffer some degree of incontinence, according to the American Urological Association. In addition to being a major inconvenience, some women are affected emotionally and psychologically as they become self-conscious and afraid of engaging in activities that might provoke an “accident” in public. Simple exercises such as jumping rope, walking, or bending can trigger a leakage. This form of incontinence, provoked by activity that puts pressure on the bladder, is known as stress urinary incontinence (SUI). There are several risk factors, including pregnancy, vaginal delivery, weight, and age, that can cause incontinence. During childbirth, pelvic muscles are weakened and the nerves that control the bladder can suffer damage. This is one reason urinary incontinence is more prevalent in women than men. Incontinence cases are unique to the patient as some may be mild while others are severe and could be indicative of a more serious health condition. If you have been suffering for a while with no signs of improvement, it might be time to seek professional help. What’s important to know is that you do have options and treatments are available to help you live a more comfortable, happier life. Simple lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, avoiding smoking and alcohol, as well as consuming wholesome foods, is one way to start. Pelvic floor muscle exercises have also proven beneficial in easing the symptoms. The problem is many women do not seek help or treatment. A professional in this field can guide you in retraining your bladder and in performing the exercises effectively. Surgery is not the only option. There are other alternatives, such as the O-Shot and the CO2 RE Intima. The O-Shot, for example, is a nonsurgical simple procedure available at Bellissimo Medical that uses the patient’s own plasma to stimulate vaginal and clitoral rejuvenation and activate the orgasm system leading to increased sexual pleasure. Although not originally intended to treat this condition, medical studies have shown an improvement in urinary incontinence in those patients who have received the shot. Some studies are suggesting over 80% success rate of SUI with the O-Shot. Other positive benefits include improvement in vaginal dryness and increased libido. In addition, the CO2RE Intima, which is a laser treatment, offers another nonsurgical option for SUI, not to mention a great treatment for vaginal atrophy and dryness. The CO2RE Intima is a CO2 laser which stimulates collagen renewal as well as contraction of the elastin fibers that increases the thickness of the vaginal walls and provides better support to the mid urethra underside. The result is significant reduction in SUI. This laser treatment can also address the outside external labia minora and majora to tighten skin laxity as well as improve pigmentation. As with any medical procedure, it is important to work with a qualified practitioner who can explain the available options and help patients decide what the best course of action will be for them. At Bellissimo Medical, we can certainly help you make the right choice. Call today and schedule your free consultation at 954-384-8989. Dr. Jean-Claude Nerette practices Functional Medicine and is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine and Stephanie Muniz Nerette is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner and a Diplomate to the Board of AntiAging Medicine. Bellissimo Medical is located at 2665 Executive Park Drive, Suite #3, in Weston. For information, visit www. BellissimoMedical.com.

Westside Regional Medical Center is Expanding to Better Serve the Community BY BEVERLY PERKINS

For over 40 years, Westside Regional Medical Center has been part of the Plantation community. As the population in the desired suburb grew, so did the hospital as it evolved into a 224-bed medical center and healthcare complex. The medical facility brings comprehensive healthcare and the latest technology to their patients which enables them to provide cutting edge services and procedures to the population they serve. Besides continuously expanding their services, the center recently received funds to expand the facility. HCA East Florida, a division of Hospital Corporation of America is embarking on a major capital investment initiative to invest approximately $650 million in healthcare facilities in Miami Dade,

Broward, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie. Westside Regional Medical Center was given $56 million to undergo an expansion which will include a 3-story tower and 72 private rooms so the hospital can better serve its patients. In addition, a new hospital will be built on the campus of Nova Southeastern University in Davie. This hospital is HCA’s single largest investment at $219

mid- 2018. During the construction process patients can expect little inconvenience as the front entrance will be closed, but the admitting entrance will serve as the main entrance during this time. The existing “hill” in front of the hospital will also disappear as this is where the 3-story tower will be built. The expansion will address the lack of private rooms which many patients

million. Construction should begin later this year. HCA East Florida already operates the Westside Davie ER, a freestanding emergency room facility on the NSU campus. The new construction at the Westside campus is scheduled to begin in early 2017 with a completion date

request. The addition of 72 private rooms will give these patients their much needed privacy while they are recovering and healing. Furthermore, more patients will be served and able to move more quickly from the Emergency Room to a room of their own.

“This is a very exciting time for Westside Regional Medical Center and our community,” said Barbara Simmons, RN, CEO, Westside Regional Medical Center. “Our hospital has continuously evolved and grown over the years, and this step in the evolution of Westside will meet patients’ needs plus add so much more value to the facility.” Westside Regional Medical Center’s services, combined with programs in specialties such as stroke and orthopedic, and varying from oncology to cardiology, and from surgery to emergency care are why they have been one of the leading healthcare facilities in South Florida since 1974.

Westside Regional Medical Center is located at 8201 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation, 33324. They can be reached at 954-473-6600 or www.westsideregional.com

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Celebrate the Season with the Magic of The Nutcracker – A Stunning Full-Length Theatrical Extravaganza In Our Midst!

he Nutcracker is a MAGICAL theatrical experience and a time-honored tradition for many around the world. For generations, families have celebrated the start of the holiday season with this beloved ballet. The International Ballet Company (IBC) brings this spectacular holiday classic to the stage on Friday December 9th, Saturday December 10th and Sunday December 11th at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts. Tickets are on sale now. Don’t delay, this fabulous production is always a sell-out. This is the 17th outstanding performance of IBC’s holiday spectacle which promises to be bigger, better and even more magical than ever. The full-scale professional theater production will feature stunning costumes, extravagant scenery and magnificent stage effects including a fierce battle between the giant Rat King and the handsome Prince! Snow actually falls from the sky, the bed Clara sleeps on moves magically on clouds of smoke, and dancers from all around the world dance with joy and happiness. We guarantee excitement and enjoyment for the entire family! This best-loved holiday classic wows young and old with its delightful tale, unforgettable classical music score by P. Tchaikovsky, and magnificent dancing. The story of a young girl who is magically transported to the Kingdom of the Sweets is followed by a captivated audience who asks the question “was this really all a dream?” Each performance showers the audience with joy and lifts the spirits of all generations.

Whether this will be your first time seeing a Nutcracker production or it’s a time-honored holiday tradition with your family, make the International Ballet Company’s 17th annual performance of The Nutcracker ballet part of your holiday festivities. Call now to book your seats. The International Ballet Company will perform The Nutcracker on December 9th, 10th and 11th at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts. The theater is conveniently located just off the Sawgrass Expressway; simply head east on Sample Road and turn right on Coral Springs Drive. Tickets are on sale now for the Saturday matinee at 2:00 pm, Saturday evening show at 8:00 pm, and the Sunday matinee at 2:00 pm. All Matinee tickets are only $25 each and the Gala Performance is $35 per ticket. Call the theater box office at 954344-5990 or visit www.coralspringscenterforthearts.com to purchase tickets to the spectacular holiday classic, The Nutcracker, presented by the International Ballet Company. There will be a special performance for Girl Scouts on Friday, December 9th at 7:00pm. Girl Scouts and Leaders can call 954-224-0024 for ticket information.

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DINING GUIDE

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South Florida is a cultural melting pot and nowhere is that more evident than in its cuisine. This is reflected in the region’s abundant culinary offerings, including sushi, ceviche, pasta, bagels, barbecue, plus everything in between. From the beach to West Broward, there are literally thousands of restaurants in which to dine, while you sample and savor the flavors of our culturally-rich communities. The Our City Media Dining Guide is a list of restaurants, organized by city. It offers choices to fit all tastes and budgets. We’ve indicated the cuisine to help satisfy your cravings or simply as a starting point to try something new. Please keep this guide as a reference as you to travel the world one bite at a time. ***

2016 Dining Guide 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 $$

Sicilian Oven

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

China City

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

Eddie’s Thai

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

Havana’s Cuban Cuisine

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

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Landlubber’s Raw Bar & Grill

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

Ally’s Comfort Café

13674 West State Road 84 | (954) 476-4343 allyscomfortcafe.net Diner $

Marola’s Trattoria

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

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza

2135 South University Drive | (954) 835-5848 blazepizza.com Italian $

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

Mission BBQ

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

Taste of the City

9940 Griffin Road |(954) 434-9245 Diner $

Oh Ceviche

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

Tin Cup Sports Bar & Grill

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

Shinju Japanese Buffet

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

Toss Up Salads

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

Vinnie’s Lobster Bar

5810 South University Drive | (954) 680-3323 Seafood $$

Vienna Café and Bistro

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

Correction: October Issue, Our City Davie An earlier version of the Dining Guide placed “Taste of the City” under the City of Davie. “Taste of the City” is actually in Cooper City. Stop by and try one of their delicious soups!

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Tropical Acres Steakhouse

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

J28 Sandwich Bar

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Jack’s Hollywood Diner

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

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 $$

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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 $$

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Ends Meat

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Firehouse BBQ & Smoking Company

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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 $$

Laura’s Cuba Restaurant

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 $$

Runas Peruvian Cuisine

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Sardelli Italian Steakhouse

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Shabo’s Barbecue

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Shenanigans Sports Pub

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Siamrice Thai & Tapas

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Sugar Reef Grill

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The Taco Spot

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

Tipsy Boar

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Viva Brazil

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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 hand-crafted from scratch. Or celebrate an exclusive event with family, friends and colleagues.

All That Jazz Café & Grill

3491 Hiatus Road, Sunrise 954-572-0821 $ All That Jazz Café & Grill is not your typical restaurant. By day it operates as New York Music Academy, but on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights it becomes a hip dinner club, serving outstanding food and playing live music. The menu features a wonderful blend of American, New Orleans and world cuisines. From flame grilled steaks and fresh seafood to specialty tacos and original pasta dishes, the food is all-natural, homemade and always cooked to order.

Anthony’s Coal Fired 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 $ IParc 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.

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he Baby Boomer generation has had a huge impact on many categories of American life from music to art to technology. Those same boomers are now impacting family law as well. Statistics have shown that the overall divorce rate over the last 20 plus years has declined. This could be because the marriage rate has decreased as well. In spite of this overall decline in divorce, the rate for those couples over 50 has doubled over the same span of time. One out of every four divorces filed in 2010 were involving couples over 50. This increase in the divorce rate of these boomers has led to the term “Gray Divorce.” There are probably many factors which have led to this increase. As this generation increases in age, more and more people are celebrating their 50th birthday and, as such, the over 50 population has increased; the greater the number of people, the greater the number of divorces. There are however other factors to be considered. People are generally living longer, which results in potentially very long marital relationships. As people age, their prospective on life sometimes changes as well. Their mortality comes into issue and couples who are not happy in their marriage no longer wish to remain together for the later part of their lives. Some couples wait until their children are grown and have established their own lives. Parents feel that after raising their children it is now “their time” to explore and enjoy life. Unfortunately, in many instances their spouse is not who they wish to share this experience with. Finances are the most significant issues that accompany divorces for individuals in the later years of life. After years and years of working, owning a home, and placing funds in retirement, the plans that were in the past shared disappear with the signing of a Final Judgment granting the divorce. In Florida, equitable distribution of assets almost always results in an equal division between the parties. As a result, each will have only half of what they owned together. Expenses will increase as there will be the necessity of funding two residences. This often times leads to parents moving in with their children or taking in a roommate. In addition, because the majority of their working years are behind them, they have less time to try and re-coup their losses. Homes, which are usually a couple’s largest asset, will often have to be sold. Monthly pension checks divided between the parties can result in a party having to continue working beyond the normal retirement age. There may be an alimony component which could cause additional financial complications. Although divorce proceedings for more mature adults can be less complicated due to the avoidance of child-related issues, there are financial issues which less mature couples do not have to address. I strongly suggest that before decisions are made it would be best to discuss your concerns with an experienced family law attorney. The law firm of Evan H. Baron and Associates is located at 1655 North Commerce Parkway, Suite 201, in Weston. If you have any questions concerning this issue or any other family law matter, call the office at 954-385-9160.

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here are many reasons to list your home before 2017. Here are seven of them: 1. First-time buyers tend to buy existing homes. First-time buyers are struggling to find affordable options in the new-home market. Sales of low-priced new homes dropped in September, with just 2 percent of all new home sales . . . [nationally], the U.S. Commerce Department reports. That’s down 5 percent from last year. According to National Association of Realtors, “…we find the majority of first-time buyers tend to buy existing homes, because there aren’t many new homes on the market in the starter home price range.” 2. Inventory in many key areas of Davie and Cooper City are low. Low inventory drives up prices. Homeowners tend to wait until after the holidays and receipt of their yearly bonuses to put their houses on the market -- either changing jobs or their personal situations. According to NAR’s latest Existing Home Sales Report, the supply of homes for sale is still under the 6-month supply . . . 4.7-months. Therefore, beat the “January-February” crowd to the market. 3. The elections are over. Realtors have noticed a lot of “pent-up demand” during the election drama and build up. Many have been waiting for the election results to make a move. 4. Homes show better during the holidays. People who look for homes during this time are serious buyers, as they may be visiting South Florida from other parts of the world. Buyers tend to be more sentimental and emotional and may be more amenable to your price. Some must buy before the end of the year for tax reasons. They may be willing to pay a higher price to close early to be in your home before the holidays. 5. Informed consumers realize that buying is cheaper than renting. Annual leases may be coming to an end and the tenant may be tired of the uncertainty of rising rental rates. The results of the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia show that homeownership remains cheaper than renting with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage in the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. The updated numbers actually show that the range is an average of 17.4% less expensive in Honolulu (HI), all the way up to 53.2% less expensive in Miami/West Palm Beach [areas], and 37.7% nationwide! The nationwide rate of homeownership stands at 62.9%. A homeowner realizes that their home is a savings account and one of the best ways to accumulate wealth. Therefore, to sell and upsize is a great vehicle to continue in that practice. 6. Interest rates have remained low. Even though home prices have appreciated around the country, they haven’t greatly outpaced rental appreciation. Therefore, South Floridians can get a great price for their homes and should purchase before the end of the year to get settled in their new residences to establish homestead exemption. 7. Prices are projected to appreciate by 5.3% over the next year, according to CoreLogic. If you are moving to a higher-priced home, waiting will wind up costing you more in raw dollars (both in down payment and mortgage payment). These reasons are substantiated with facts and figures. Call your Realtor today for a FREE market analysis and strategy for your continued success.

Do you ever wish that everyday could be Thanksgiving? All the delicious turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, tasty green bean casserole, and mouth-watering pecan pie. While your mouth may be saying “Yes!”, your waistline is calling out “Whoa!” – and for good reason. The holidays can be a real challenge if you are watching your weight. But you don’t have to sabotage your diet. Here are a few tips to help you navigate the buffet table without depriving yourself. Eat before you eat. This may sound counterproductive, but if you eat a wholesome breakfast and lunch you can avoid overeating dinner later. That way you’ll have more control over your appetite because we tend to eat too much when hungry. Go light on the calories. Many holiday goodies are loaded with extra fat and sugar, including mashed potatoes with all the butter and sweet potatoes covered in marshmallows. Recipes can be healthier by making a few substitutions, such as fat-free chicken broth to make gravy or plain yogurt in casseroles. When possible, choose breast meat rather than leg meat and remember to remove the high-calorie skin from your meat. One size doesn’t fit all. Just because certain dishes are offered doesn’t mean you have to sample every one. Avoid the all-you-can-eat mentality and limit yourself to smaller portions if you cannot control the ingredients used in a dish. Good serving sizes include about a baseball size serving of fruit, a deck of cards size portion of meat, and a computer mouse size helping of veggies. Don’t cover your whole plate. There’s no need to pile your plate high with every food that is offered. Look over the buffet table first and then make your selections. Opt for reasonable-sized portions of holiday favorites that are served only once a year. Save room for dessert by skipping seconds. Eat s-l-o-w-l-y. By savoring and chewing every bite thoroughly and putting your eating utensil down between bites you can enjoy your meal and be satisfied with one plate of food. Leftovers are better the next day anyway. Pace yourself and eat only until you feel full. Drink plenty of water and try to keep alcohol down to a minimum since calories from alcoholic drinks can add up quickly. Put down your fork and go for some fresh air. Spread out the food and fun by going for a walk after your main meal and then having dessert later. It’s a great way to get in some exercise and spend quality time with your family. If you are eating out for the holidays, ask for food that is steamed, grilled or broiled rather than fried or sautéed. Request that sauces and dressing be served on the side and watch out for super-sized portions that tempt you to eat too much. Try not to be overly hard on yourself if you overeat. Emergencies are never planned but The Emergency Center in Davie offers convenient emergency services that never close. The Emergency Center of Davie, located at 10230 W. State Rd. 84, is just West of Nob Hill Rd on West State Rd. 84. For more information please visit www.ERcare247.com. In case of an emergency, always call 911. For your free thermometer from the Emergency Center of Davie, please call 1-866498-LIFE (5433).

Zona Horton has been successfully selling Real Estate in South Florida for over 30 years. She recently joined the international Keller Williams family of companies and will continue serving Davie, Cooper City and surrounding cities. Call her for all your Real Estate needs. For information, visit www.ZonaHorton.com or send an email to zonahorton@gmail.com.

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Town of Davie Participates in Food and Toy Drives BY DEBBY TEICH

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HOPE Outreach Center, Inc. is committed to “Helping Other People Everyday.” Its programs and services offer a hand up to people who are unable to make ends meet due to job losses, disabilities, health crises, and other emergencies. Some of the ways to help during the holidays include: ▸▸ Donate a grocery store coupon for a turkey and some of the other food items that make the table festive. ▸▸ Donate gift certificates from discount stores, such as Wal-mart, Target, K-mart and Payless Shoes for family necessities. ▸▸ Adopt-A-Family and get a list of items needed by a specific family for their child/children. You purchase (some or all), wrap and label with the child’s name and HOPE delivers the gifts to the family. ▸▸ Help a family pay part of their household expenses by making a financial contribution earmarked for the Family Fund Project. No donation is too big or too small. ▸▸ Have someone who gifts you at Christmas make a donation to HOPE in your name. HOPE will acknowledge the giver and receiver.

HOPE Outreach is located at 4700 Davie Road. For information, call 954-3210909, send an email to info@hopeoutreachfl.org or visit www.hopeoutreachfl.org.

Davie EASE Foundation

The Davie Emergency Assistance Service Effort (EASE) aids those qualified residents, on a one time basis, that are in need of temporary emergency assistance. It helps families in the community to ease their way back into a selfsustaining, productive life. It provides assistance with baby, hygiene, or school supplies; toys for the holidays; or an early intervention to prevent homelessness. Since it is a non-profit organization, all funding for programming and emergency assistance comes from private and corporate donations, fundraising and grants. Davie EASE is located at 4700 Davie Road, Suite B. For information, call 954-797-1077 or visit www. easefoundation.org.

COMMUNITY NEWS

hile the stores, television and magazines are filled with happy images this time of the year, the reality is that the holidays are not so cheerful for many people. Every year, the Town of Davie participates in several toy and food drives to help make the holidays a little brighter for some of its residents. The organizations below provide food and/or toys to Davie residents who are in need. Donation sites will be located at Town Hall and the Pine Island Multipurpose Center, as well as all Davie Fire Rescue stations.

U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots

The Toys for Tots program sends a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters to help them become responsible, productive, patriotic citizens. The program collects new, unwrapped toys each year and distributes those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. For the past several years, the Town of Davie has been an official collection center and collected hundreds of toys. Donate an unwrapped toy to Town Hall, 6591 Orange Drive or Pine Island Multipurpose Center, 3801 S. Pine Island Road. For information, visit www.toysfortots.org. For information, visit www.davie-fl.org, call 954-797-1035 or send an email to lhenry@davie-fl.gov.

SI Davie Seeks Live Your Dream and Violet Richardson Award Applicants BY DEBBY TEICH

oroptimist International of Davie strives to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. The club is currently seeking applicants for the 2017 Live Your Dream Award (formerly the Women’s Opportunity Awards) and Violet Richardson Award. Both application deadlines are December 15. ”Soroptimist means ‘best for women’ and that’s what we strive to be - an organization of women at their best helping other women to be their best,” said Angie Krumenacker, SI Davie president.

club’s fundraising efforts each year. In 2017, the club will grant $2,500 to three women. Two will be selected by February 15, 2017 and then their applications will be submitted to the regional and international levels for further judging. Crystal Gonzalez, last year’s winner, will also receive a $2,500 grant. Gonzalez is a single mother pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in nursing at Chamberlain College of Nursing.

Violet Richardson Award

The Violet Richardson Award is a recognition program for young women ages 14-17 engaged in volunteer action within their communities or schools. The award is given to a young woman whose activities Live Your Dream Award make the community and world a better place. The The Live Your Dream Awards assists women who Photo (l to r) Crystal Gonzalez, Live Your Dream winner receives $500 with a $250 gift to her charity. provide the primary source of financial support for Award Recipient for 2016, and Dianne Aucamp, Applications have been sent to area schools with a their families by giving them the resources they need Past Soroptimist President and Director deadline of December 15th. to improve their education, skills and employment SI Davie also offers a Ruby Award, which honors women that have worked to prospects. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in, or have been accepted to, a improve the lives of women and girls through their professional and/or volunteer vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program and work. These women have identified and focused on a need in their communities, must demonstrate financial need. The eligibility checklist is posted on www.sidainspired and encouraged other women, and have significantly contributed to the vie.org. The program is unique because it allows recipients, many of whom have improvement of their lives. This year’s Ruby Award recipient is Janeth Fernandez, overcome enormous obstacles, to use the awards to offset costs associated with Program Director at Firewall Centers. She will receive a $1,000 award. The wintheir efforts to attain higher education or skills training. The Live Your Dream Awards involves three levels of cash awards. The ners of all three awards will be honored at a banquet in March. program begins at the local Soroptimist club-level (SI Davie). Local-level award Information and applications are available at www.sidavie.org. recipients may become eligible for region-level awards of either $3,000 or $5,000. For information, call 732-598-5382. Region-level award recipients may then become eligible to receive one of three international-level awards of $10,000. Thus far, SI Davie has been able to continue to support previous years’ winners until they graduate or complete their training. It is all contingent, however, on the

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BY DAVIE MAYOR JUDY PAUL

n September 21, 2016, the Davie Town Council approved the FY2017 budget. The Town continues to find and to implement innovative ways to ensure that we are keeping our millage rates as one of the lowest in Broward County, while providing exceptional service to our residents. For FY2017, the operating millage rate is 5.0799 mills, which has been reduced two years in a row. The debt service millage rate for FY2017 is .6163, which is 13.9% less than the millage rate levied for FY2016. Town Administrator Richard J. Lemack and staff take on the challenge every year to ensure that the Town’s budget is not only fiscally viable, but serves and addresses the needs of our residents. The Town recently passed a resolution affirming its opposition to the Florida Environmental Regulatory Commission’s decision to raise the limits on the amount of known carcinogens and toxic waste allowed to be dumped into waterways and reaffirming its opposition to extreme oil stimulation “fracking.” The Town firmly believes in protecting and preserving its natural open space environment, wildlife habitat, and water resources. The best way we can protect these resources is by proactively preventing contamination and environmental pollution. The Town will continue to work with Broward County and other municipalities to oppose practices that endanger our environment and drinking water supply. Do your part by writing to the EPA and tell them not to approve this request. Recent grand openings and ribbon cuttings for Outback Steakhouse on University Drive and Marando Farm and Ranch at 5151 SW 64th Avenue excited everyone. Keeping with our rural and agricultural heritage, Marando Farm and Ranch is a 10-acre Davie Park that is now home to 600 chickens. It offers you the opportunity to collect your own organic eggs from free range hens. We now have three great venues east of University Dr. that offer fresh fruit, veggies, delicious meals and opportunities to see and touch the wonders of agriculture. Spykes Grove and New River Groves each offer something special to our community. Together with Marando, all your needs are met in one convenient area of town. The School of Rock opened on Flamingo Road and Orange Drive and offers great programs for our youth. Guess what’s coming to Davie? WaWa has broken ground at the corner of Stirling Road and Davie Road Ext. A second site is also anticipated at the corner of Reese Road and Davie Road. I attended the Project Stable Annual Benefit Dinner at the Old Davie School on October 15. It was a delight for me to introduce this year’s honoree, Representative Katie Edwards. She spoke about her vigorous attention to local and state issues, as well as her dedication to her constituents, the agricultural community, and children with special needs. I presented her with the distinct honor of being Project Stable’s distinguished honoree. The Southeast Circuit Rodeo finals were held November 10, 11, and 12 at the rodeo arena and our Veteran’s Day ceremony was on November 11 at Veteran’s Park. For information about Davie’s calendar of events, visit www. davie-fl.gov.

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