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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.

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Community News 10 If These Walls Could Talk – The Hammerstein House is Full of History 10 Hollywood’s Historical Buildings Are Honored With Plaque Dedication 12 Local Artist Creates Pop-Up Mobile Art Gallery 12 Hollywood’s Blazing Paddles are Hot!

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6th Dream Car Classic – The Downtown Hollywood Dream Car Classic features dozens of classic cars, trucks and other vehicles of interest. Attendance is FREE. Vehicle registration is $20. To pre-register for the Dream Car Classic, email Joe Bevelacqua at jbevsr@msn.com and include your vehicle’s make and model. 10:00am - 3:00pm - Hollywood Boulevard between 19th & 20th Avenue Downtown Hollywood - For more information, please call 954-825-1027.

Movie Nights 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) Funtastic Friday– Enjoy family fun with a DJ, face painter, games, bounce houses and more. Local 10 (WPLG) viewers recently ranked Funtastic Friday # 8 on their “Top 10 Places to Take the Kids” in South Florida list. – ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood – FREE admission – For more information, please call 954-921-3500.

(November 11th and 18th) Artspark Movie Night– Gather the family, a blanket, lawn chairs and some popcorn for a night under the stars watching a FREE family friendly flick at ArtsPark at Young Circle in Hollywood at 8:00pm. Tonight’s feature presentation is Free Willy (PG), November 11th, Arlington: Field of Honor (NR) and November 18th, Frozen (PG).

6th Hammerstein House Tour – Complimentary tours of the historic home occur on the first Sunday each month from October through April from 1:00pm-4:00pm. For additional information and to help the historic community, please contact 954-923-5590. The Hammerstein House & Research Center is located at 1520 Polk Street, Hollywood.

7th Burger Beast Food Trucks – Bring your appetite, your family and your friends to ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood every Monday 5:30-9:30pm. Over 20 trucks participate. For a weekly updated truck line-up visit www.foodtrucksatartspark. com. (Also on the 14th, 21st and 28th).

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12th Hollywood Beach Sweep Clean Up – On the second Saturday of the every month from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. volunteers meet and collect litter and cigarette butts from the beach. Volunteers must be at least 8 years of age to participate and children must be accompanied by an adult. Please dress appropriately and wear sunscreen. This is a program of the Department of Public Works. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided to all volunteers along with safety instructions - Charnow Park - 300 Garfield Street, Hollywood.

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.

11th The V3 at AT3 (Vixens, Veterans & Visuals)– Local Hollywood art work will grace the walls and veterans will be honored with a Red Carpet salute in an evening of camp, cabaret and an abundance of art. Joining Legendary Drag Queen Misty Eyez are lounge singers Melina Almodovar, Brendan John and John Anthony (with a special appearance

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19th Hollywood Historical Society 2016 Lecture Series – Broward County, The Photography of Gene Hyde is the third in the series presented by Susan Gillis, author and Curator of the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum. Free and open to the public from 1:00-3:00pm at the Hollywood Branch Library – 2600 Hollywood Blvd., City Hall Circle (Meeting Room). Authors will sign books and refreshments will be served. For more information, email hollywoodflhistory@att. net or call 954-923-5590.

Downtown Hollywood Artwalk/ Mural Tour – Visit galleries and shops in Downtown Hollywood while enjoying art, cultural entertainment, live music, a mural tour and more during ArtWalk on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Cost is FREE. For more information, please call 954-924-2980.

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

17th 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/.

Fairy Tale Ball – The 13th annual fundraising event to support Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is at 7:00pm on the ocean at the Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood -3555 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood. The evening will include a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, an auction of dream vacations and unique experiences, and a live concert.

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20th Global Meditation For World Peace – Take some time out of your hectic life and meet up with others who want to meditate to bring peace, love and care to the world.

The group meets in ArtsPark at Young Circle - 1 Young Circle, Hollywood from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Admission is FREE. For more information, please call 954-962-7447.

Dec. 3rd Candy Cane Parade – The longest running annual parade begins at 7:00pm on the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk at Scott Street and heads south to Harrison Street. Complimentary bleacher seating will be available at various locations along the parade route from Garfield Street Polk Street. Parade emcees will be stationed at Charnow Park at Garfield Street and at the Hollywood Beach Theatre at Johnson Street.

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If These Walls Could Talk – The Hammerstein House is Full of History Community News

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he Hammerstein House was designed by Bayard Lukens, a prominent which they want to pass on for future generations.

Hollywood architect, in 1935 for Vera and Clarence Hammerstein. The home “We are very proud to show the public the Clarence and Vera Hammerstein is an example what Lukens called “Tropical Modern” with its’ variegated tile House, which has been a part of Hollywood history since the early 1940’s,” says roof, smooth curving entrance wall, beautifully detailed interior and decorative Hollywood Historical Society President Karen Alberston. “The Hammersteins Cuban and Spanish tiles. were very active in the community, and we love to share their lovely home and In 1987, at the age of ninety-two the World War I pilot left this house to the City of memories of their extensive travels around the world. The furnishings are late 19th Hollywood in memory of his beloved wife Vera, who had predeceased him. and early 20th century, and also on display are photos of the couple. It is just an However, the Hammersteins did not always live in the historic property. In 1928, elegant memory from the past.” they first resided in the Fountain Court Apartments on Tyler Street with Vera’s parFor additional information and to help preserve the historic coments. They later moved to Polk Street during the Depression when lots were being munity, please visit www.hollywoodhistoricalsociety.org or call auctioned off for tax certificates. The couple acquired eleven lots, including the 954-923-5590.

The Hammerstein House & Research Center is three on which they built their infamous home. located at 1520 Polk Street, Hollywood.

In addition to being a significant Hollywood structure, the home is the headquarters of the Hollywood Historical Society (HHS). The nonprofit cultural organization was founded and operated by volunteers since 1974.

At the rear of the home is the research center which houses memorabilia of Hollywood’s rich history. The vast collection includes over 20,000 items including bound volumes of the Hollywood Sun-Tattler newspaper, photos, maps and pamphlets.

Those interested can purchase unique and memorable books, postcards, photographs, maps and posters.

The center is open to the public Tuesdays and Fridays by appointment. Complimentary tours of the historic Hammerstein home occur on the first Sunday each month from October through April from 1:00pm-4:00pm.

The mission of the Hollywood Historical Society (HHS) is to collect, preserve and disseminate information about the history of Hollywood. For the past 42 years they have preserved Hollywood’s historical resources and landmarks while educating HHS President Karen Alberston always welcomes visitors. Photos:Hollywood Historical Society and encouraging public awareness of Hollywood’s heritage of

Hollywood’s Historical Buildings Are Honored With Plaque Dedication

By Beverly Perkins

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he Hollywood Historical Society and the Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) created a program to show Hollywood’s future generations about its unique past. Together they compiled a great list of historic landmarks and honored them with a plaque dedication last month.

The ceremony took place in Hollywood’s Historic District where the walking tour took place last year for Hollywood’s 90th Anniversary celebration. The self-guided tour is similar to the Downtown Hollywood Mural Project (DHMP) mural tour.

Residents and visitors alike will be able to pick up informational brochures around town at shops and tourist agencies, so they can see the landmark properties at their leisure. The plaques will also provide all the historical facts about what the specific structure was in the past. This is only Phase One of the project as there are plans for Phase Two downtown, and another on Hollywood Beach.

Hollywood’s significant history dates back to the early 1920s when it was also referred to as Hollywood By-the-Sea. It was the sole vision and creation of Joseph W. Young Jr. This visionary was already a land developer in Long Beach, California, Arizona, and Indianapolis.

After WWI, Young envisioned creating a beautiful city on the shore filled with parks, schools and broad boulevards. So he traveled east to Florida, and purchased the empty parcel of partially farmed land in Broward County. In just five years, he turned it into a new city with a variety of shops, a theater and

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a bank. In addition, he reserved the three circles on Hollywood Boulevard as the future locations for a park, City Hall and a grand hotel.

Phase One of the project will acknowledge eight properties. The first plaque was dedicated to the structure at 1934 Hollywood Blvd which was once the Hollywood Publishing Company & Hollywood News building.

Other historic landmarks to be dedicated are as follows: ▸▸ 1946 Harrison Street - the Harrison Building ▸▸ 2000 Hollywood Blvd. - the Hollywood Land & Water Company ▸▸ 1926 Hollywood Blvd. - the Morse Arcade ▸▸ 1928 Hollywood Blvd. - Joe’s Tropical Cafe ▸▸ 1930-32 Hollywood Blvd. - the Wellons & McGowan ▸▸ 1936-38 Hollywood Blvd. - the Central Arcade ▸▸ 2010 Hollywood Blvd. - is still operating as Melina’s, Hollywood’s oldest family business.

“It was definitely a collaborative effort between the Hollywood Historical Society and the Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency”, says Hollywood Historical Society President, Karen Alberston. “We brought the idea to them and they flew with it!”

For more information, please visit HollywoodHistoricalSociety.org.

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Local Artist Creates Pop-Up Mobile Art Gallery SECTION HEAD Community News

By Beverly Perkins

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ollywood resident artist, Alissa Alfonso, is a creator and curator by nature. Her passion is to juxtapose upcycled elements, combine colors and textures and mix fantasy with reality to create unexpected, yet delightful artistic experiences. She is an expert at re-purposing materials to create unique pieces of art. This demonstration brings attention to how everyone can make a positive impact on the environment while making aesthetic artwork.

Years of experience as a working artist led her to create her latest venture, SQUATTER. This 1973 Shasta Compact trailer, has been creatively transformed into a fully mobile art gallery. It serves as a platform for anonymous artists to showcase their work.

Alfonso’s goal is to help fellow artists avoid certain roadblocks that traditionally occur when they bring art into communities. SQUATTER alleviates the issue by having popup appearances at existing community exhibits as well as exclusive SQUATTER events.

“I think it is not only important to create interesting art that excites your audience, but to help the art community while doing so,” says Alfonso.

SQUATTER’s next pop-up exhibit, Eastside Artisan & Flea, is November 5th at The Hollywood Beach Golf Resort. Visitors will enjoy a local vintage setting with live music, food and drinks, while SQUATTER presents an outdoor curated market featuring contemporary artists /designer craftspeople as well as vintage collectors influenced by the spirit and beauty of South Florida.

SQUATTER is looking for vendors working in all media, especially those not seen before, to showcase their best and brightest handmade designs. Mediums may be wood, leather, metal, textiles, and even plants.

Alfonso is offering a scholarship vendor space for a qualifying artist. She is also giving proceeds to Compassionate Pug Rescue, “Hug a Pug”. In addition to her enthusias-

tic approach to art, she has a desire to help animals by fostering for the rescue center.

Alfonso’s creative efforts and love for animals have also benefitted non-profit organizations such as the Humane Society of Broward County. She takes the time to design and create artistic spaces at the facility. She then photographs dogs, cats, and even bunny rabbits in these creative spaces. The exposure she provides assists with increased pet adoptions.

Eastside Artisan & Flea will be held at the Hollywood Beach Golf Resort /Rudy’s Pub and Restaurant, 1600 Johnson Street, Hollywood from 6:00pm-10:00pm on November 5th. For more information, please visit www.alissaalfonso.com.

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outh Florida’s oldest and most prestigious dragon boat team, Blazing Paddles, returned from the 2016 Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival where they finished strong in the 21st annual competition. Hollywood’s Blazing Paddles team of thirty-three “pirates” won medals at the former Olympic venue, Lake Lanier, in Georgia.

More than seventy teams from around the world competed in the notorious event.

Blazing Paddles was victorious in the women’s division winning two silver medals and a bronze in the 2,000 meter mixed division race.

Although Blazing Paddles started sixteen years ago, the ancient Chinese sport

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is more than 2,000 years old, and remains as one of the fastest growing team sports today. Thousands participate in more than sixty countries. However, it’s most popular in North America, Western Europe, China and East Asia. The Hollywood team, almost since its inception, has won at least one championship each year.

They also recently participated in the Synergy Series Dragon Boat Racing Festival at TY Park. This event promoted a full, strong, and active lifestyle for breast cancer survivors which has become a growing international trend in the dragon boat movement. Many teams came out to participate from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.

The championship team always welcomes newbies and veterans. The Coed group accepts members of all ages. Currently, the adventurous bunch consists of students, professionals and entrepreneurs with ages ranging from 20s to 70s.

“I’m very proud of what Blazing Paddles has been able to accomplish in the

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last 16 years,” said Captain and Founder, Will Murphy. “We accept people at all levels of fitness and ability, almost all with no paddling experience, and yet have found a way to be competitive. In fact, in 2009 we won the IDBF Community Division World Championship and in 2010 some of our members helped to set a world record for dragon boating that they still hold. Or, as we sometimes put it Blazing Paddles, turning office clerks, students, retirees, soccer moms, into deadly paddling pirates since 2002.”

The two hour practice sessions are at Holland Park in Hollywood at Johnson Street on the Intracoastal at 6:45pm on Monday and Wednesday evenings and at 8:45am Saturday mornings.

Times are subject to change due to weather, races or other factors, so it’s recommended to call or text (954)232-7434 ahead of time.

Blazing Paddles is active in the community and participates in outreach by giving time and talent to a variety of organizations.

To learn more about Blazing Paddles please visit www.paddlebp.org or contact Recruiting Chair Christine Clermont at ClermoPaddles@gmail.com or (954)654-2359.

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Ralph’s International Market Brings Shoppers a Taste of Home feature story

By Beverly Perkins

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any South Florida residents are surprised when they stumble upon this little hidden gem tucked away off I-95 between Stirling Road and Sheridan Street. One patron exclaimed, “I can’t believe this place has been around since 1982 and we never knew about it!”

Ralph’s International Market is not a traditional supermarket franchise. A matter of fact, it’s far from it. The market is the creation of its owner, Pat Lucci. The retired 2-star Admiral from Buffalo, New York purchased Fort Lauderdale Wholesale Grocers in 1979 and entered into the food service and institutional distribution markets after having a successful career in the donut business up north. He then named it Niagara Distributors Inc. and created the cash and carry store thereafter.

Lucci wanted to represent a majority of the major U.S. manufacturers as well as a number of foreign manufacturers. This diverse mix makes up the uniqueness of shopping at Ralph’s.

Anyone craving a taste of home can most likely find what they are looking for at this international market.

Pat Lucci, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Ralph’s International Market, took the time to answer some frequently asked questions about his “super” market.

We heard there is a unique history about how the actual store came about. Tell us

about it. Well, when we were just a distribution center many local farmers used to sell produce on the street corner. One day they were told they could no longer sell their goods on the public property, so I invited them to sell on my property. It soon became a place for local farmers to sell produce straight out of their pickup trucks and later from a produce stand. Today it is a large building with thousands of square feet, and a destination for local consumers to purchase those food products from home, wherever, their home may be.

What would you say Ralph’s International Market specializes in? We have the larg-

est variety of imported food products from all over the world. From bakery items to wines and

everything in between, one can expect to find the most unique and hard to find items.

you name it, we can smoke it in our facility. We can have anything ready for a special occasion.

Being from Buffalo, New York, do you carry any special items representing your home? Yes! Of course! P.J.’s Crystal Beach

What countries do you represent? What

Loganberry Syrup, Webers Horseradish Mustard, Piccalilli Relish, Anchor Bar Wing Sauce, Ted’s Famous Hot Sauce, Bison Dip, Chiavettas, Molson, Genessee and Labatts are just some native Buffalo New Yorker’s favorites. We also have the infamous Sahlen’s Smokehouse Hot Dogs.

What are some other specialty items that you sell? Besides the hometown

goodies from Buffalo, New York, we have a top notch selection of cheeses, smoked meats, salmon caviar, olive oils, Hungarian salami and Turkish coffee, just to name a few.

Where are your wines from? Our wines are

mainly all imported from Europe. We offer a large quality selection with great prices. Our Romanian, Bulgarian and Hungarian wine assortment is one of the largest and most popular in the area.

Is there a particular item only you carry? There are definitely many items

that only we carry, but I would say that Sahlen’s Smokehouse Hot Dogs and Bulgarian Feta Cheese are my top picks.

No one sells more Bulgarian Feta than we do!

Do you take special orders? Yes, a

matter a fact, we can roast and/or smoke anything. Fresh turkey, pig, goat, lamb,

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countries don’t we represent? We feature products from Eastern Europe, Italy, Israel and the Middle East, Scandinavia, South America, as well as the United States and many others.

Are your products Kosher? Yes, many of our products are Kosher.

Is there anything else your store features?

We have a deli that serves fresh and affordably priced breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday. Customers may also order dinner to go. We also have a “Catch Your Own Lobster” tank and a fresh olive bar.

What can one expect when shopping at Ralph’s? Our staff is extremely helpful and we

value each customer. Usually after just one visit, customers always come back and become family. We provide an experience when shopping here, a culinary adventure, if you will.

Do you accept credit cards? Yes, credit cards are accepted.

What are your store hours? Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm, Saturdays 9:00am-6:00pm and Sundays 9:00am-5:00pm.

What is the contact number? (954)923-9037 Ralph’s International Market is located at 3701 N. 29th Avenue, Hollywood, FL 33030 South corner of the building - One block West of I-95 between Stirling Road (exit 22) and Sheridan Street (exit 21).

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Miami Dolphins Scored Big with Their Annual Backpack Event

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By Beverly Perkins

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he anticipated 2016-2017 school year and football season kicked off. However, not all Broward and Miami-Dade students have had the privilege of being prepared with all the proper “training gear”. The Miami Dolphins tackled this problematic issue over 27 years ago and continue the tradition by hosting their annual “Back to School Backpack Event” at Dave & Buster’s in Hollywood.

Dolphins players, cheerleaders, and mascot T.D. distributed backpacks to preselected students, ages 6-18 years old, from Title 1 schools in Broward and MiamiDade County schools who were chosen by their principals. In addition to backpacks filled with school supplies, the students received team logo t-shirts and had the opportunity to hang out and play games with Miami Dolphins players.

Miami Dolphins players included punter Matt Darr and his wife, Lauren, long snapper John Denney, tight end MarQueis Gray and his wife, Alison, defensive end Dion Jordan, wide receiver Kenny Stills and defensive tackle Julius Warmsley. These athletes and their families spent this valuable time off the field interacting with the young fans at the annual event.

One hundred students, fifty from each county, representing Stirling Elementary (Hollywood), Glades Middle School (Pembroke Pines), Phillis Wheatley Elementary

(L-R) John Denney, Lousaka Polite, Ali, MarQueis Gray, Matt Darr, Jess, Julius Warmsely, Dion Jordan and Kenny Stills

(Miami) and Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm Elementary School (North Miami Beach) were able to socialize and engage with Miami’s athletic idols.

The children were able to enjoy a feast of their favorites for dinner, a DJ and arcade games with the Dolphins players. At the end of the event, they were given backpacks filled with plenty of gear for their “game days”: colored pencils, pens, notebooks, binders, paper, folders, index cards, pencils, glue sticks, rulers, highlighters and a pencil pouch.

“Our players, cheerleaders and staff had a great time interacting with students in the community and always look forward to this annual event,” said Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications & Community Affairs Jason Jenkins. “One of our main pillars is education and we hope that these much-needed supplies will push these kids to a successful school year.”

“The fact that the organization would take time out during football season to spend time with our students and give us the opportunity to engage in activity is incredible,” stated Phillis Wheatley Elementary Principal Cathy Williams. “To go away with supplies and a book bag with an emblem of the Dolphins so they can remember forever is just an experience for them.”

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The Votes Are In! McArthur Teacher Elected “Commander in Teach”

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arents and students across the nation recently participated in an election presented by Walmart. Participants did not vote for the next President of the United States, a popular household product, or a grocery item. Walmart asked its customers across the country to nominate their favorite teachers.

The process was the same as any election, the twenty teachers who received the most votes were honored as Walmart’s Elected Commander in Teach(ers), and each winner received a $490 store gift card. It’s been noted that teachers, on the average, spend $490 of their own money to purchase school supplies for their classrooms.

After receiving hundreds of submissions for the Walmart Commander in Teach(ers) program, the winners were announced. Educators from all over the country made their schools proud as did Margarita Sweeting who represented Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) and McArthur High School.

Walmart’s corporate website has all the winners’ photos and quotes listed beneath them with some of the descriptive entries about why their

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teacher deserves to be recognized. This is what it says about the McArthur High School Journalism teacher: “Ms. Sweeting is such a phenomenal teacher.

She makes it her mission to not only instill valuable educational lessons in her students, but valuable life lessons as well. You can always count on her to be understanding, charismatic, and just plain sweet.”

Sweeting knew she won since it was announced publically on Walmart’s website. However, she did not know

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she would be surprised in her classroom by her students, Walmart Store Manager, Alan Centazzo and the school principal, Todd J. LaPace when she was presented with her store gift card.

“To be one of twenty teachers recognized nationally by Walmart is a prestigious honor and an impressive accomplishment,” says McArthur High School Principal Todd J. LaPace. “I think I speak for the entire McArthur High School community when I say how extremely proud we are of her ‘Commander in Teach’ award.” LaPace further went on to say, “Congratulations Ms. Sweeting. This award signifies all the hard work you have put into impacting students in a positive way on a regular basis.”

Sweeting has been an educator for sixteen years with half of her teaching career at McArthur High School where she is the Journalism teacher and lead for the school newspaper and yearbook. Teaching is her passion, but if she couldn’t be a teacher she would most definitely be a reporter.

“I was very humbled to be among such a group of professionals, and even more humble that it was the students who nominated me,” says Sweeting. “The money will go towards technology for my classroom, such as cameras and/or tablets.”

dining guide

Our City Media’s

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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! ***

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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

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) 6802565 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

2780 187th Street | (305) 936-8555 Deli $$

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

Don Nicola Pizzeria

Havana’s Cuban Cuisine

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

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

Davie

Landlubber’s Raw Bar & Grill

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

Ally’ Comfort Café

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 $$

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 $$

Tin Cup Sports Bar & Grill

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

Oh Ceviche

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

Toss Up Salads

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

Vienna Café and Bistro

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

Shinju Japanese Buffet

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

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

Vinnie’s Lobster Bar

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

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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 $$

Hallandale Beach Adena Grill

J28 Sandwich Bar

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

Jack’s Hollywood Diner

1031 North Federal Highway | (954) 9292888 jacksdiner.com Diner $

JWB Prime

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

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

La Flambee

Frankey’s Sports Bar

Laura’s Cuba Restaurant

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

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

Juniper on the Water

Land Shark Bar & Grill

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

1111 North Ocean Drive | (954) 874-4444 margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com American $$

ROK BRGR Burger Bar

Lola’s on Harrison

600 Silks Run | (954) 367-3970 rokbrgr.com American $$

2032 Harrison Street | (954) 927-9851 lolasonharrison.com American $$$

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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 $$

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

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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Tipsy Boar

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 $$

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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 hand-crafted 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 $ 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.

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.

Submarine Crab

Padrino’s Cuban Cuisine

Entretapas

Stevie B’s Rib Café

Supunnahong Thai

Parlour Vegan Bakery

Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill

Sushi Tom

Village Tavern

Zaatar Lebanese Food

I Love Tacos Restaurant

Tarantella Ristorante & Pizzeria

Zaika Grill

Las Cholitas

Ireland’s Steakhouse

Vignetos Italian Grill

Landlubber’s Raw Bar & Grill

La Perla Seafood Bar & Grill

159 North Hiatus Road | (954) 589-5025 submarinecrab.net Seafood $$ 9945 Pines Boulevard | (954) 431-1008 supunnahong.com Thai $$ 14555 SW 2nd Street | (954) 874-1001 villagetavern.com American $$ 1491 North Palm Avenue | (954) 391-9919 zaikagrill.net Indian $$

Plantation 7 Flavors Restaurant

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

J. Alexander’s

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

Al Natour Restaurant

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

Al Salam

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

Amazing Asian Bistro

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

Anthony’s Coal Fire Pizza

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

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 $$

801 South University Drive | (954) 476-5777 padrinos.com Cuban $ 1487 South University Drive | (954) 5337104 Bakery $ 1893 North Pine Island Road | (954) 370-0039 zaatarlebanesefood.com Middle Eastern $ 1831 North Pine Island Road | (954) 306-6041 Peruvian $$ 1851 North Pine Island Road | (954) 473-2884 Landlubbersbarandgrill.com Sports Bar $$

Thai Thai

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

Vignetos Italian Grill

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

74 Indian Trace | (954) 385-3262 entretapasweston.com Spanish $$ 2460 Weston Road | (954) 385-8080 flanigans.net Seafood $$ 2203 North Commerce Parkway | (954) 515-0120 ilovetacosrestaurant.com Mexican $$ 250 Racquet Club Road | (954) 349-5656 Steakhouse $$$$ 1396 SW 160th Avenue | (954) 385-1102 laperlarestaurants.com Peruvian $$

La Pequeña Colombia

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

La Rural

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

Sicilian Oven

La Toerretta

Vivace Gourmet Pizza & Pasta

Lucille’s American Café

Zona Fresca

Masan Asian Grill

801 South University Drive | (954) 533-1047 sicilianoven.com Italian $$ 9763 West Broward Boulevard | (954) 440-2189 vivacepizza.com Italian $$ 1095 South University Drive | (954) 370-3332 zonafresca.com Mexican $$

Weston Acquolina Ristorante

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 $$

308 Indian Trace | (954) 217-9935 latorrettaweston.com Italian $$ 2250 Weston Road | (954) 384-9007 lucillescafe.com American $$ 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 $$

141 Weston Road | (954) 349-6636 steviebsribcafe.com Barbecue $$ 1396 SW 160th Avenue | (954) 385-3688 sushitomweston.com Japanese $$ 1755 Bell Tower Lane | (954) 349-3004 tarantellas.net Italian $$ 1342 SW 160th Ave | (954) 660-0470 vignetosweston.com Italian $$

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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McArthur High School Student Is Always Ready for Some Football

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he Miami Dolphins strive to emphasize the importance of education, physical fitness and positive choices for kids in a safe and fun environment in an effort to create leaders of tomorrow. The nonprofit organization, Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE), dedicates itself to harnessing the unifying power of sport to advance race relations and drive social progress while developing meaningful educational programming.

Together the two organizations formed an alliance to achieve their similar goals. The perfect partnership shows their dedication to promote positive youth programs in educational systems.

(L-R) McArthur HS Principal Todd LaPace, McArthur Head Coach An example of their joint venture is a sixteen LaRon Culpepper, Hansky Paillant and Miami Dolphins Youth McArthur High School Head Coach week awards program which lasts the duration Programs Coordinator Lousaka Polite Photos: Miami Dolphins LaRon Culpepper & Hansky Paillant of the Dolphins season. The program recognizes man.” youth football players, coaches and parents who Each award recipient was presented with a plaque on the field during the have demonstrated their commitment to being leaders on and off the field.

Dolphins home game at Hard Rock Stadium against the Cleveland Browns, and In week three it was announced that a McArthur High School student earned the received acknowledgement of their accomplishment in the game program and High School Player of the Week. Hansky Paillant, an 11th grade DT on the McArthur through the Dolphins’ and RISE’s social media platforms. The honorees also Varsity Football team, achieved the honor since he recorded 2 sacks, 11 tackles, 1 received a pair of tickets to a Miami Dolphins home game and a Dolphins/RISE pass deflection and recorded a safety for his team in their 24-21 win over South T-shirt.

Broward High School.

In addition, winners will participate in a RISE training program which is a new The seventeen-year-old, 6’2”, 220 pound defensive tackle did not start playing component in the program. Students will learn how to use the unifying power of football until his freshman year of high school. In addition to playing on the gridiron, sport to promote the importance and benefits of unity, equality and inclusiveness as this talented athlete also wrestles and throws the shot put on the track and field well as address racial tensions their teams, schools and communities might experiteam for McArthur High School. In his spare time, he volunteers at Driftwood Middle ence. Furthermore, they will be encouraged to take a pledge, committing to stand School, also in Hollywood, all while maintaining a 3.5 GPA. up to racial inequality and share how they plan to affect change by creating a “How “It couldn’t have happened to a better kid. Hansky works hard both on and off the I RISE” video message, which will be posted on RISEtoWIN.org. field,” says Coach LaRon Culpepper. “It’s difficult to find a harder working young

Old McArthur Has a Farm – A $1,500 Farm Outreach Grant

By Beverly Perkins

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t the conclusion of the 2015-2016 school year, it was announced that 10 schools in the country were to receive a $1,500 My American Farm Outreach Grant. Of these 10 schools, Hollywood’s McArthur Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter was one of the select few chosen.

The winning schools had to be located in an urban area and capable of reaching at least 400 elementary students. Those selected will promote and support the organization’s efforts to provide a better understanding of contemporary agriculture amongst the young students through outreach events.

These events must incorporate an interactive game, one lesson plan and one video from a set of available materials found at My American Farm. This educational resource is a special project of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. The project teaches agricultural literacy to consumers and the public through online educational games. Players learn where food comes from, and the process of how food gets from the fields to the dinner plates.

High school students are also encouraged to bring along a community/farm representative to share how agriculture affects everyday life. Upon completion of the outreach programs, the school will receive another $1,500 to further their agricultural literacy efforts of building agricultural awareness and understanding through education.

Agricultural education provides leadership opportunities, personal growth and career success. Those that

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participate will be prepared for making informed choices in global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems. Instruction is delivered through three major components: ▸▸ C lassroom/Laboratory instruction (contextual learning) ▸▸ Supervised Agricultural Experience programs (work-based learning) ▸▸ Student leadership organizations (National FFA Organization, National Young Farmer Educational Association and National Post-secondary Agricultural Student Organization) Future Farmers of America (FFA) is an intra-curricular student organization available for those interested in agriculture and leadership. The group isn’t just for those that want to be production farmers. It is open to everyone who has career aspirations. There are a growing number of opportunities in the industry of agriculture.

Not only is the organization dedicated to creating Future Farmers, but Future Biologists, Future Chemists, Future Veterinarians, Future Engineers and Future Entrepreneurs of America too.

“We plant ideas that grow,” says Vincent Newman, McArthur High School Horticulture Teacher.

For more information on the free My American Farm resources, games and activities, please visit myamericanfarm.org.

Be Part of the Green Team - Driftwood Middle School Makes Their Sports Programs Green

By Beverly Perkins

conservation. The example he gave to point out the impact social media has on the youth of today is that “If a Lebron James sent out a tweet about using less energy or using a recycled water container, it would go viral.”

Gancitano plans on having the Driftwood Green Team start “greening” all the school’s sporting events. Soccer, basketball, volleyball and flag football games will have Green Team representatives recycling all the bottles and cans at each of the events. In addition to this small, but impactful task, the Green Team hopes to be a positive role model for students and parents on the field by being an example of how everyone can make simple environmental changes.

Furthermore, Driftwood Middle School is seeking out local elementary student athletes to become ambassadors for the environment and sports. Those will be invited to the school to create a public service announcement (PSA) about recycling, energy conservation and water conservation.

Driftwood Middle School won several awards for its sustainability efforts, including a 2012-2013 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School award and 2012-2013 Florida Green School Award for Middle Schools.

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ate summer, just before the start of the 2016-2017 school year, Driftwood Middle School Physical Education Teacher and Magnet Ambassador, Linda Gancitano was invited to attend a White House Roundtable on Climate and Sports.

It’s no surprise that this individual received an invitation to attend the national event. She’s no stranger in Washington D.C. Last year, this inspirational teacher was honored at The White House as one of eight “Champions of Change for Climate Education and Literacy”.

The purpose of the event was to bring together athletes, sustainability leaders in the athletic community, stakeholders working on climate and sports, as well as senior administration officials who are committed to climate action. Some of the organizations present were the NBA, NHL, NFL, North Face, and many universities from across the country.

The Roundtable discussion focused on opportunities to engage the athletic community in building sustainability, enhancing climate resilience, and educating and raising public awareness of the impacts of climate change on sports. This effort aligns with a recent call-to-action issued by the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy on climate and sports.

Dr. Hershkowitz, from the Green Sports Alliance (GSA), said that 18% of people will change behaviors because of science and 80% of people will change because of an athlete, or because a sport is raising awareness.

He further went on to state that the world needs environmental athletes to speak up about recycling and energy and water

For more information on how to be involved, please contact Linda Gancitano 754-323-3100.

Driftwood Elementary Students Choose Peace

By Beverly Perkins

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couple months ago, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS), United Way and the Children’s Services Council led an initiative titled Choose Peace / Stop Violence. The initiative coincided with the International Day of Peace.

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed on September 21st. The event, observed around the world, was established in 1981 by a unanimous United Nations resolution. The General Assembly declared that day to be devoted to “commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples”.

The overall goal of Choose Peace / Stop Violence was to build community-wide efforts to educate, engage, inspire, and empower youth to take action and bring about positive change for the purpose of preventing youth crime and violence, and creating safe, healthy and thriving environments for children and families.

The program is a collaborative effort to advocate for county-wide violence prevention in Broward County.

The vision is for youth and families to thrive in safe and healthy neighborhoods which have opportunities for personal, spiritual, educational and economic growth.

Driftwood Elementary students participated not just for the day, but in a week-long celebration. The curriculum included lessons on peace, art and writing activities, as well as teaching an anti-bullying campaign. From posters to peace wish tree messages and brochures, the students from head start to fifth grade were all engaged in the national celebration.

One of the days, all students, staff and teachers were instructed to wear blue to raise awareness of bullying among middle school girls. Another day, on the twentyfirst, all wore white to symbolize peace and harmony.

The most popular activity of the week was Chalk4Peace. The students with special needs especially loved this project since they were able to demonstrate their expression for peace by creating sidewalk chalk drawings alongside the mainstream fifth grade students. Chalk4Peace allowed students to write messages of inspiration and draw visions of peace in a fun and creative way.

“As a special education teacher, I believe that all students can learn despite their disabilities and we all share the same vision here at Driftwood Elementary School,” said Reshma Mulchan, ESE Teacher.

Driftwood Principal Mrs. Marina S. Rashid and Assistant Principal Mrs. Lourdes Cruz supported their staff and students in celebrating Choose Peace / Stop Violence week.

For more information on how to get involved in Choose Peace / Stop Violence, please visit www.choosepeacestopviolence.org.

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t’s that time of year to reflect, give thanks and give back. South Broward High School is doing just this, but they need the community’s help. They are participating in the Harvest Drive once again to help ensure that families in need can enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday.

Students, teachers and community members are coming together to collect items and Photos: Harvest Drive Florida. funds so they can provide over 150 families with a two week supply of non-perishable groceries, personal necessities and a Thanksgiving meal.

The Harvest Drive, a non-profit (501c3) organization, is a county wide service program that has been teaching children to help other children. Every year participating schools, public and private, along with religious and other local organizations combine efforts to provide over 2,000 families of students in their community what they need to have a happy holiday. In addition to collected staples, each family also receives a $50 Publix gift card so they can purchase a turkey to complete their meal.

The purpose of the Harvest Drive is to teach children at an early age that they can make a difference in other’s lives. Another unique quality of the program is that it also teaches leadership ability. While students are learning philanthropy, they are also in charge of the entire collection. They work with businesses and the community during the donation/collection process and create ways to obtain the most charitable donations.

For 24 years now, the Harvest Drive remains a 100% volunteer charity. It’s staffed by students, school administrators, community sponsors and “worker bees”.

It’s encouraged that adults and children work together to give those less fortunate the help they need in Broward County.

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ounder and President of the Hollywood Garden Club, Susan Berry, has a long history in the city of Hollywood. She’s from a family of what some would call “Hollywood’s Dinosaurs”.

Her father M.E. Berry surveyed most of Hollywood to U.S. 27 with Hollywood’s founder, Joseph Young in 1926. Her aunt was a prominent member of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and her Uncle Harry Berry is still known for his American flags which still stand throughout the community today. Harry Berry Park on Hollywood Beach is named after him.

The undeveloped land filled with pine trees, palmetto plants, mangrove swamps and tangled undergrowth along with scattered tomato farms and low lying marsh-

land was a playground for Susan Berry to learn from. Berry’s mother, Jeanne took her to Everglades National Park where she further learned to love nature and the outdoors.

However, Hollywood wasn’t where Berry started her gardening career. The family had a second home in Tennessee, and this was where her love for the hobby took off. She joined the Mountain City Garden Club and learned hands-on how to plant fruits, vegetables and tobacco.

She and her family also grew strawberries and discovered how to make a delicious jam. She took her abundance of knowledge and brought it back home to Hollywood where she is still fondly known as “The Jelly Lady”.

Gardening for over 50 years in Hollywood has taught Berry many lessons through trial and error. She shares her appreciation, passion and experience with others in many capacities. Through the years, Berry has been an integral part of many organizations in Hollywood: President of The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Division; Representative of the American Business Women’s Association; and Founder and President of the Hollywood Garden Club. In addition to these positions, she is a Master Gardener, Advanced Master Naturalist, Certified Garden Consultant, Landscape Designer and Florida Master Naturalist Program Land Steward.

“Everyone is welcome to attend Hollywood Garden Club meetings and engage with other gardeners who come together to share experienced knowledge of horticulture,” says Berry. “Members will

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

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hen discussing cosmetic enhancements of the face and body, patients often focus on the procedures and products available and ignore the significance of nutrition. At the cellular level, the aging process is characterized by mitochondrial damage, inflammation, and glycation. Plastic surgery addresses the external signs of aging. Proper nutrition, including diet and supplements, can not only slow the aging process, but, also ensure that the patient heals properly after surgery.

Adequate Vitamin C is necessary for collagen production, which strengthens a wound and fights free radical damage. Other less often mentioned antioxidants, which are more potent, are resveratrol (found in red wine) and pycnogenol (pine bark extract). Both have demonstrated clinical efficacy in reducing inflammation in the body and reversing the signs of aging. Patients often prefer nonfat supplements, which at times are actually higher in sugar and more damaging to the body. Too much sugar in your diet leads to increased levels of insulin and can progress to fat infiltration in the liver.

Unsaturated fatty acids, such as Omega-3 and Omega-6, are essential fatty acids that are good for the body. They are often found in plant foods, such as vegetable oils; nuts (almonds, walnuts); seeds (flax); and fish, such as salmon. It is the saturated fats and trans fats that should be avoided as much as possible. These are found in butter, red meat, and high fat dairy products.

Recently, scientists have presented conflicting evidence as to the benefits of Omega-7 fatty acids. Palmitoleic acid is not an essential fatty acid, meaning our bodies can manufacture it from other nutrients and we don’t need to get it from food.

Experimental studies have shown it to be beneficial in reducing heart disease and triglyceride levels. More controlled clinical trials are necessary to determine the health benefits of this omega.

As we age, our metabolism changes and hormone levels decrease. The effects of years of cellular damage from poor dietary habits and lack of proper nutrition become more evident. Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) has been shown in studies to reduce fat and preserve muscle tissue. CLA helps you lose weight faster by reducing fat storage introduced by your daily diet and accelerating fat metabolism within the existing adipose (fat) tissue.

Similarly, L-carnitine is a naturally occurring amino acid, which plays a vital role in the metabolism of fat. It functions as a transporter of fatty acids into the mitochondria, the metabolic furnace of the cell. Carnitine boosts energy by stimulating the body’s burning of triglycerides as fuel. L-carnitine allows the body to burn more fat.

No pill or supplement is a substitute for a balanced, healthy diet, including some degree of calorie restriction, low-glycemic foods, coupled with both cardiovascular and weight-bearing exercise. Patients should know that not all supplements affect each individual in the same manner. If you are uncertain whether you should be taking a specific supplement because of health conditions or medications you are taking, consult with your physician first.

Dr. Messa is board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, an active member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a recognized expert in cosmetic plastic surgery and has achieved Allergan’s Black Diamond Award as one of the top 1% of plastic surgery practices in the country by volume. Dr. Messa has also achieved Chairman status with Medicis and Mentor Corporation. This award honors distinguished leaders in cosmetic surgery for demonstrating expertise and excellence through a high volume of aesthetic product procedures. The certification is awarded to leaders in the field of medical aesthetics and demonstrates their commitment to innovation, excellence, and the highest level of patient care.

To schedule your consultation with Dr. Messa, call 954-659-7760.

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s the 2nd largest Chamber in Broward County, the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is now over 900 members strong; creating valuable partnerships for all types and sizes of businesses. Recently ranked the #9 Chamber in all of South Florida, we encourage and urge local business owners to engage in valuable programs designed to promote your business, stay in touch with local issues facing our community and create valuable business alliances that will grow your business exponentially.

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The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce hosts over 325 different meetings and events each year. Whether you are a small business owner looking to grow and expand your customer base, or a large or multi-location business looking to get involved and stay connected to important decisions being made that will affect your business, the Chamber is YOUR voice, YOUR advocate, YOUR partner in business.

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80% of potential customers, when faced with a choice, will opt to use and buy from a Chamber of Commerce member business, rather than a non Chamber business…Show your commitment and affirmation to your community and your business through membership.

As a business community, we ALL need to stand shoulder to shoulder to have our voices heard. The Chamber offers various levels of support, each offering different access and visibility within the community. Depending on what level of involvement and take away your business needs and wants, our Chamber can offer a program designed to meet your individual businesses needs.

The Greater Hollywood Chamber is on the move….we are frequently assess-

ing and evaluating our programs to meet the ever changing needs of all of our members. Each of our programs are designed with our members in mind. Small business or large corporation….we have programs, education and events for YOU. Stop by the Chamber, pick up our Annual Business Directory, and help us support our local businesses. We are proud to be the greatest Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

Please call our Chamber to get more information at 954-923-4000.

You can visit us at www.hollywoodchamber.org for upcoming events or apply for membership.

From left to right: Anne Hotte Executive Director/ CEO and Liz Rinkus the Membership Director.

Hollywood Girl Scout Pledges Her Allegiance to the American Flags

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ollywood Girl Scout Nicolette Melendez did something unique to earn her Girl Scout Silver Award. The coveted award is highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn. It gives girls the chance to make a community a better place.

Girls who want to achieve the prestigious award must complete a Cadette “Journey” prior to being able to start a Silver Award project. Girls must first identify an issue they care about, and then decide if they want to do it solo or with a team before submitting a proposal to their local Council for approval. The service project must be educational, as well as sustainable after the project is completed. At the end they must reflect, share and celebrate it. A minimum of 50 hours is required to earn the award.

A disagreement with a teacher regarding flag retirement last year is what gave this Girl Scout the burning desire to create her service project. Serving in Color Guards many times with her troop gave her the necessary knowledge to educate the public on flag handling requirements. In her proposal to the Council, Nicolette wrote, “I want to show the community girls

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can do anything the boys can do.”

The ambitious 14-year-old scout from Troop 10710 decided to create and implement her own project (with a little bit of help from her dad). She designed and built an American Flag Retirement Drop Box. The box is a safe place where flags can be deposited for a proper and respectful retirement. The finished project was installed at Hollywood City Hall in September, where it sits on the second floor lobby.

Nicolette built the box with the assistance of her father, Kevin Melendez. The box is made of birch wood and the interior is lined with red velvet. The gold plate on top of the box informs the public of general guidelines from the U.S. Flag Code for handling American flags: ▸▸ The flag should be flown in fair weather, unless the flag is designed for inclement weather use. ▸▸ When the flag is lowered, no part of it should touch the ground or any other object; it should be received by waiting hands and arms. ▸▸ To store the flag, it should be folded neatly and ceremoniously. ▸▸ The flag should be cleaned and mended when necessary. ▸▸ “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.”

As part of her Silver Award project, Nicolette is educating her peers and adults on how to retire American flags. She also produced an instructional video on how to properly cut and retire an American flag which can be viewed on YouTube.

Hollywood residents are urged to bring their tattered, faded or torn American flags to Hollywood City Hall, located at 2600 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, FL 33020, to ensure a proper and respectful retirement of the Colors.

Nicolette’s video can be seen on YouTube at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=sKT4SXuvOxc (Flag Retirement DIY). Deb Gronvold, Hollywood Jaycees Executive Director, has agreed to coordinate the pick-up and retirement of the flags deposited in the drop box.

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These young ladies celebrated centennial birthdays at the Peninsula Assisted Living Facility in Hollywood. Mary Mosteki, a native New Yorker, came down to South Florida a few years ago and was able to share her milestone birthday with her family while Alice Borisoff celebrated onehundred-one.

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