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4th Unilatina Business Breakfast – An opportunity for entrepreneurs and business owners to network and spread the word about their services. 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Unilatina International College, 3130 Commerce Parkway, Miramar. For more information visit www.unilatina. edu or call (954)607-4344.

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6th Wags-n-Tales – Children can gain confidence in their reading skills by reading to a pet therapy dog. Ages 5-10. 2:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. Registration required. Call 954-357-8095 for more information. Sponsored by the Humane Society of Broward County. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. Valentine’s Day Puppet Show – The Teen Club will be putting on a fun puppet show to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Followed by crafts! All ages welcome. 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. (Teen Club Reports at 12:30 p.m.) Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar.

9th Dog Smarts 101” Class – This pet education class will teach dog owners (or anyone thinking about getting a pet) important information about dog behavior and why dogs do the things they do. This is the perfect class for anyone experiencing behavioral problems with their dog, such as barking, chewing and housebreaking issues. The class is FREE to all residents. Since this is not a dog training session, no pets will be permitted to the program. 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. . Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

11th Broward County Public Schools Conversation With The District – Town hall meeting/ community forum, providing an opportunity for parents, students, staff and community members to share input and thoughts with School Board members and the Superintendent about what the District is doing well or where improvements can be made. There is no fee to attend and free parking is available. Speaker registration begins at 6:30 p.m., Everglades High School, 17100 SW 48th Court, Miramar. For more information visit browardschools.com or contact the Legislative Affairs Department at 754-321-2608.

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St. John XXIII Carnival – Rides and attractions for all ages, international food court, games and prizes, white elephant, free parking, Thursday: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., Friday: 6 p.m. – 12 a.m., Saturday: 1 p.m. – 12 a.m., Sunday: 1 p.m. – 10 p.m., Saint John XXIII Catholic Church, 16800 Miramar Parkway, Miramar. Call 954-392-5062 for more information.

12th Rhythm Learning Time for Children – Come listen, play and sing while developing a lifelong love for music. Children will develop language, social, emotional and physical skills in a fun way. Ages 3-5. 11:00 am-11:45 am. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

13th Celebrate Valentine’s at the Movie – The Miramar Library will show the romantic comedy, “Something New”, starring Kenya McQueen, Simon Baker and Blair Underwood. Rated PG-13. 2:00 p.m.-3:45p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

Friday of Tertulia: A Passage through Brazil – Join Unilatina International College in a celebration of the Brazilian arts and culture. This event features an art exhibition of Brazilian artists, a musical band performance and a traditional Brazilian dancer. Free admission. Drinks and finger food contributions appreciated. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m., Unilatina International College, 3130 Commerce Parkway, Miramar. For more information visit www.unilatina. edu or call 954-607-4344.

20th Teen Valentine’s Smash and Bash – Nothing to do this Valentine’s Day? Come to the Miramar Library to the Kissing Contest! Spin the Bottle! Cookie Decorating! Ages 13-18 4:00p.m.4:45p.m. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Miramar Library. Please preregister at (954) 357-8095. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

Library eBooks for Every One! – Learn how to download Library eBooks to your eReader, Tablet or Smart Phone. Choose from thousands of titles. Lightweight and easy to carry. Adjustable text size. No late fees. 3 week loan period. Bring your device fully charged. Kindle users must know their Amazon user id and password. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

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27th Adult Coloring Book Club – A unique way to destress and unwind. Adult coloring books have intricate designs and patterns compared to children’s coloring books. This program offers a unique way to de-stress and unwind. Join us for this quiet activity that stimulates brain areas related to motor skills and the senses. Adults will enjoy this calming and meditative exercise. Coloring Books and Colored Pencils provided. Registration required. 954357-8180, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

Mot Pour Mot (Word by Word) – Introduce your children to French with high literacy standards to enhance child’s pre-reading, pre-math and social skills in this free interactive literacy program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Miramar Library. Ages 3-6. 11:00 am-11:45 am. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

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ore than 10,000 music lovers converged on Miramar Regional Park on New Year’s Day to some of the best in R&B and Hip Hop at the first- ever Pepsi Funk Fest Miami. Variety Entertainment, producer of the official Funk Fest Tour, added Miami to the tour schedule last year and chose Miramar Regional Park because of its central location between several popular areas in South Florida and the cit y’s commitment to the local communit y. “Our partnership with the Cit y of Miramar represents a best practices example of how we collaborate with municipalities to create an amazing entertainment experience for local residents,” said Leo Bennett, CEO of Variety Entertainment. “We are thrilled at the response from the communit y and can’t wait to return with another great show next year ”. The stellar line up was the hottest ticket in town and featured Demetria McKinney, Silk, Jagged Edge, a Miami Bass Mixtape Reunion that included the 69 Boyz, 95 South, TJ.. Money and others, Uncle Luke and the 2Live Crew, Doug E. Fresh, Fantasia and New Edition. In addition to memorable performances, sponsors like AT&T, Pepsi, TaxDrz.com, Remy, Jack Daniels Honey and Snatch My Waist enhanced the Festival experience with surprise seat upgrades, special giveaways and other exclusives only a vailable at Funk Fest. Communit y involvement is extremely important to Funk Fest, and Variety Entertainment launched its new Funk Fest Communit y Champions Program at this concert which honored civ ic and communit y leaders for their commitment to enhancing their local areas. The Funk Fest Communit y

Champions for Pepsi Funk Fest Miami included Reverend John .FWhite II, Immanuel Temple, communit y activ ist and leader; Stephen Hunter Johnson, Esquire, of the South Florida 100 Black Men, communit y activ ist and family advocate and Luther Campbell, aka “Uncle Luke,” activ ist and youth advocate. Mayor Wayne M. Messam of the Cit y of Miramar was also recognized for his commitment to the advancement of tourism and economic development. “Pepsi Funk Fest in Miramar proves that Miramar is a destination for cultural entertainment. Residents, locals and tourists came in thousands to attend Pepsi Funk Fest. This event will ser ve as a benchmark to ensure that Miramar continues to offer a cultural experience that the region can enjoy ”, added Mayor Messam. A nother communit y highlight was the presentation of a $2,500 scholarship to Jenna Boersma, an event management major at Johnson Wales Universit y by Pepsi and Funk Fest’s national communit y partner, Lifting As We Climb Scholarship (L AWC). “We are incredibly proud to ha ve been a part of the 2015 Pepsi Funk Fest Tour and to ha ve had such a positive impact on the lives of students who are seeking to better themselves and the communit”y, said Stacey Stone Bennett, Executive Director of Lifting As We Climb. Funk Fest Miami marks the end of the 2015 Pepsi Funk Fest Concert Tour which v isited nine cities; entertained close to 100,000 people; donated $50,000 to scholarships and communit y causes; and facilitated the reunions of popular performers like Floetr y and Luke & the 2Live Crew.

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Miramar Library Event Will Introduce the Authors of A New Book About Black Soldiers in Vietnam BY JILL SHARPE

n honor of Black History Month, VFW Post 8195 will host a panel discussion and book signing with the authors of the new book Post 8195: Black Soldiers Tell Their Vietnam Stories on Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 11am to 1pm at the Miramar Branch Library. The panel discussion and book signing with the Vietnam Veterans is free to the public. Post 8195: Black Soldiers Tell Their Vietnam Stories is a book of previously untold Vietnam War stories as experienced by a group of 23 courageous Veterans representing all branches of the United States Military. Readers are exposed to the true, challenging, and many times painful experiences from before, during, and after the Vietnam War era that have impacted the lives of these Veterans even today. “The Vietnam War was physically, spiritually and emotionally exhausting for us,” says post commander and author Bobby White. In this unique collection, White brings together the words of 23 veterans who witnessed the war’s cruelty and brutality. Through their testimonies, he reminds us that the war’s impact has been long-lasting, with both negative and positive results. Readers will be riveted by their narratives of racism, hostile battlefields, ambush zones, fire fights, land mines, flashbacks, search-and-destroy missions, military police operations, working with K-9s, and finally addressing and putting the PTSD issues at ease. “The stories of leadership, sacrifices, and the patriotism of these courageous soldiers, make this book undeniably historic,” said Kathleen Dodge, Miramar Library Specialist. “Every person, not just Veterans can benefit from reading and learning about these extraordinary men.” The new book Post 8195: Black Soldiers Tell Their Vietnam Stories is available for purchase online via Amazon.com and locally at the VFW Post 8195 offices located at 4414 Pembroke Road, West Park, Florida. Copies of the book will also be available for purchase at the event. For more information call 954-931-1301.

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Miramar Police Officers Volunteer Efforts are Particularly Appreciated During the Holidays BY JILL SHARPE

iramar Police Officers proved once again this past holiday season that they have giant hearts. As is their tradition, officers volunteered their time at two local events that made a lot of kids very happy. On Tuesday, December 15th, Miramar Police Officers accompanied 40 underprivileged and/or deserving children to Walmart as part of the annual “Shop with a Cop” program. Children between the ages of five and 12 were provided with a $50 gift card, donated by Walmart. They were allowed to spend it any way they wanted. Officers volunteered their time to keep track of spending and to help the kids with gift ideas. Although children are encouraged to treat themselves, in the past some have instead purchased gifts for other members of their family. “Shop with a Cop” was established to provide a happier holiday season to deserving kids and to build positive relationships between law enforcement officers and the children of the community. The Miramar Police Department has been a part of this holiday event since 1996. The program provides a positive experience not only for the kids involved, but also for the officers.

According to Officer Scott Hadley this is the 19th year the Miramar Police Department has participated in the program. “It’s something we look forward to every year. It’s what the holiday spirit is about, helping those less fortunate and bringing a smile to a child’s face,” said Hadley. On Thursday, December 24th, nine Miramar Police officers delivered toys and participated in arts and crafts projects with children at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. This is the seventh year officers from the department volunteered their time on Christmas Eve. They were inspired by Miramar Police Officer Carlos Villalona’s 20-month-old daughter, Amanda Arianna, who lost her battle with cancer on June 30, 2009. Every year since then the officers visit the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the hospital, the same unit where Amanda and her family spent most of her short life. “Our goal is to bring happiness to the children and families that spend the holidays away from home and in the hospital,” said Officer Hadley. Some of these families simply do not have the time or money to buy gifts for their sick children.”

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Miramar Celebrates the Groundbreaking of South Florida’s Newest Entertainment Destination BY JILL SHARPE

iramar residents--South Florida and beyond--will soon have an exciting new facility to host entertainment, sporting and cultural events now that The Miramar Amphitheater at Regional Park has started construction. The Department of Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Department of Construction & Facilities Management, officially marked the groundbreaking of The Miramar Amphitheater at Regional Park on December 9th at the Amphitheater’s site in Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway. Nicki Grossman, President of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and Mike Kaufman, Chief Executive Officer from Kaufman Lynn Construction, the company who won the bid to build the amphitheater both spoke at the ceremony. “This venue marks the first construction project in Miramar green-lighted to attract tourists, corporations, promoters and organizations to visit Miramar and bring their business-and tourist dollars-to the City of Beauty and Progress,” said Natasha Hampton, Chief of Marketing and Public Relations for the City.

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eginning in November, Glades Middle School began looking a little different to visitors who walked through the front doors and to students and others who eat in the cafeteria. That’s because the walls of the inside entrance to the school as well as the walls in the cafeteria were suddenly covered with giant black and white photos of students and faculty. The photos, taken this fall, were officially unveiled on December 10th as part of the local Inside Out Broward project, originated by the Broward Arts and Cultural Division as part of the county’s centennial celebration. Started by artist JR in 2007, Inside Out is a global art initiative that gives communities all over the world a platform to express themselves through black and white photographs. Jennifer Moser, Peer Counselor and English Language Arts teacher, was responsible for bringing this unique project to Glades Middle. She heard about the project and applied for the school to take part. The County accepted her application which included subsidizing all the costs to do the project at the school. Glades

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reetings Fellow Miramar Residents, We are continuing the process of moving forward in the great City of Miramar and I am honored to share plans, news and events with you, the residents and business leaders in our community, whom we represent. If you haven’t had an opportunity to see the exclusive art exhibition featuring President Barack Obama in the Ansin Family Art Gallery at the Miramar Cultural Center, please do so. The City of Miramar worked directly with Pete Souza, the current Chief Official White House photographer for President Barack Obama and the director of the White House Photography Office who, with approval from the White House, selected the images from those taken during President Obama’s terms in office. This exhibition is featured and was conceived in conjunction with what was taking place in the United States and Miramar simultaneously: The election of the first African-American President of the United States and the election of the

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City of Miramar’s first African-American Mayor. We are grateful to Pete Souza and the White House for this wonderful opportunity. The exhibition continues through the end of February and is free to the public. Lesson plans have been created to accompany the exhibition for school age children as well. We invite you to stop by the Ansin Family Gallery and take a look. The address is Ansin Family Art Gallery at Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025. I would also like to take this opportunity to announce the retirement of Miramar Police Chief Ray Black. After 30 years as a Miramar police officer culminating in chief, he decided to retire and begin the next chapter of life with family and friends. Please join me in thanking Chief Black for his service to our City. Let us also take this moment to recognize Assistant Chief of Police, Dexter Williams, a police officer in the City of Miramar for 22 years who has been named Interim Chief of Police. Yours in Service,

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hat a phenomenal comeback it has been for the Real Estate Market within the last few years! Interest rates are still at historically low levels. Home sales have been up year after year with home values recovering and almost at par with what they were prior to the Real Estate Meltdown in the mid to late 2000’s. Just a few years ago, there seemed to be no hope for homeowners who had negative equity in their properties and were attempting to live the American dream of homeownership. Let’s fast forward to 2016. So what does the future hold for Real Estate for this year? The buying frenzy that has brought us to this point in time has certainly “cooled off” and home sales are now at a moderate level at this point in time. For the record, this trend didn’t just appear, but was mostly prominent throughout the mid to latter part of 2015. What is my premonition for 2016? Home appreciation, hovering around 10% for most of 2015, will stabilize to historical rates, approximately 4% to 5% annually. In my opinion, this is absolutely good for Real Estate as a whole. If home prices were to continue to appreciate in double digits for much longer, we could have found ourselves in another severe meltdown. So, welcoming the gradual shift to a more normal and stable real estate market is a positive rather than a negative change. Sellers will no longer have the edge over buyers the vast majority of the time. There are exceptions to every rule, of course. Sellers with homes in truly pristine condition and a desirable location (pertaining to specific lots and not general areas) have the edge. The bottom line is that in order to sell, you have to price it right. The average days on market in the Miramar/Pembroke Pines area has risen to approximately 90 plus days, with most listed properties experiencing one or two price reductions prior to selling. The market hasn’t yet dictated that sellers need to offer incentives to buyers in order to sell. It is presently dictating that sellers no longer are able to demand a premium above and beyond what the fair market value of the property is. If this were the case, buyers would be moving on to purchase other available properties that are being sold at fair market value. New construction sales within the area, to include condos and single family homes will also slow in 2016. Although not common, they exist in the Miramar/Pembroke Pines area to a small extent. Again, in my opinion, builders will be offering numerous incentives in order to get their target buyers excited. This will be interesting to see as the year progresses. In summary, I strongly believe that there is no need to worry about how healthy our Real Estate arena is here in South Florida. The phase that we are about to enter hasn’t been experienced by anyone in South Florida within the last fifteen to twenty years. Welcome to what is historically, the Normal Real Estate Market!

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How to Wipe Out Second Mortgages, Avoid Foreclosure and Stay in Your Home By Omar J. Arcia, Esq. Foreclosure Defense and Consumer Bankruptcy Protection Attorney

housands of homeowners in our community are 20-50% upside-down on their home mortgages and are looking for a way out. Some are frustrated in their attempts to modify their home loans, and others simply choose to give up their home because they don’t know their rights. Wouldn’t it be much easier to save your home if you only had a first mortgage to worry about? Also, since the real estate market is improving, think of all the equity you could build up years from now if you could wipe out your second mortgage or credit line today? For homeowners who have taken out a second mortgage on their home and lines of credit, facing our current economic climate can be challenging. This is especially true if the second mortgage or credit line has converted from an interest only to a principal plus interest payment. Additional liens on your home beyond your initial mortgage, however, can be wiped out through a Chapter 13 personal bankruptcy. When mortgage liens are removed from a property during bankruptcy proceedings, it is referred to as “stripping” the lien.

Bankruptcy courts permit a second mortgage or line of credit to be eliminated if the total amount owed on the first mortgage exceeds the market value of the home. For example, if you owe $200,000 on the first mortgage of your principal residence, and $150,000 on your second mortgage of that same residence, BUT your principal residence is only worth $195,000, the $150,000 second mortgage is wiped out in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, tax free. In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you can also reduce the total amount owed down to the appraised value on investment properties. Tax liens and association liens can also be stripped off in Chapter 13 proceedings. More importantly, you will be able to catch up on any past due mortgage payments through affordable installments spread out over 3-5 years, or even modify your mortgage through a loss mitigation program offered in South Florida bankruptcy courts. This allows you and your family to stay in your home, and none of your creditors will be able to contact you with annoying phone calls, or proceed with a foreclosure. Detailed explanations of different options available to homeowners are also discussed in a one-of-a-kind DVD developed by the Arcia Law Firm entitled “Fight For Your Home.” If you mention that you heard about the DVD through this magazine, you will receive a complimentary copy during your free consultation to discuss your case in detail with a member of our highly experienced legal team. The attorneys at the Arcia Law Firm have more than 25 years of combined legal experience, and we are privileged to successfully represent hundreds of homeowners in our community. We have foreclosure defense, loan modification and bankruptcy departments all in one office. If you are struggling to make your monthly mortgage payments, if you are in the middle of a frustrating loan modification process, or if you just received a foreclosure summons, contact the Arcia Law Firm today at 954-437-9066 to schedule a free personal consultation with an attorney, or visit www.arcialawfirm. com to schedule your appointment.

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ore than half of all adults in America are single. It is common to hear singles say they don’t have many assets, so having a will or other estate planning documents are not necessary. Actually, modern estate planning is less about money, and more about control. Whether single, married, divorced or widowed, with or without children, most people want to control their life while they are alive, and then choose who will be in control should they become disabled. They also want to leave what assets they do have, to whom they want, while not leaving behind a legal mess for family members to unravel. Whether you have children or not, there are estate planning issues for singles to consider. Here are some areas to discuss with an estate planning attorney. Single with minor children. If you have minor children, it is vital to designate whom you wish to serve as their guardian. Think about this. Even if your children have a surviving parent, they may not be your choice to serve as guardian. What about leaving assets to your minor children? Realistically, leaving an inheritance to minor children can be fraught with risks. Who manages the assets for your minor children? Should you select your ex-spouse, or perhaps another family member? Often parents select one person to serve as guardian for minor children, name another individual to manage and invest assets for their children, and possibly choose a third to determine asset distributions. Single with adult children. When a child turns 18, he or she is fully capable in the eyes of the law to receive their inheritance and make life decisions, such as selecting a college, or managing and spending their own money. For many, life insurance, 401(k) and IRA accounts constitute a significant portion of their estate. Severe and irreversible tax consequences can result from careless withdrawals from these inherited assets by “young” beneficiaries. Parents of 18-year olds recognize that while their child is technically an adult, it may be much too early to expect thoughtful decisions regarding their future and their finances. There is no substitute for careful planning. Single without children: If you are single without children, keep in mind that Florida law provides that your assets be inherited by your parents. If your parents do not survive you, your assets will be inherited by your surviving siblings. Having a will is essential if you wish to leave your assets to anyone other than your immediate family. Illness or disability. Whether you have children or not, there are important decisions to make regarding who is authorized by you to assist with medical and financial matters should you become ill or disabled. Advance legal directives, in the form of health care powers of attorney, durable powers of attorney, living wills, and HIPAA releases, insure your bases are covered in various scenarios. Without such documents, urgent medical care, managing a business or your finances, and communicating with governmental agencies such as the IRS, or Social Security Administration, may need to be determined by the court. Estate planning is a deliberate, premeditated act of love. Life can change in an instant. What are you waiting for? Bruce Iden earned his J.D. from George Washington University National Law Center and his L.L.M. in taxation from the University of Miami School of Law. He has been practicing in the area of estate planning and probate and trust administration for over 30 years. For more information, or to schedule a complimentary estate-planning consultation with Mr. Iden, please contact Iden Law Offices at (954) 885-0085.

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Intensity Dancers’ Studio Opens New Location in Miramar

ith over 13 years of experience, Intensity Dancers’ Studio is excited to have the opportunity to share its passion for teaching dance with students in the Miramar area. The Studio is committed to encouraging all dancers to strive for excellence while enjoying the journey by providing quality instruction in a positive, friendly environment. Marisa Bidegaray, Maria Pacetti, Jennifer Wolske- owners, artistic directors, answered some commonly asked questions about the Studio.

Please describe what Intensity Dancers’Studio offers? At Intensity, children can be creative and also learn about teamwork and discipline. We want the kids to have fun and achieve their goals; if a student is new to dance, we can give them the skills to improve and even compete. If a student has been dancing for years, we can take them to the next level. Our teachers are really top-notch. They have been with us for years and always have the kids’ best interests at heart. When did you open? We’ve had 13 great years in Miami Lakes. We

always wanted to come to Miramar because of the sense of community here. The Miramar location has been in the works since early 2015, and we opened our doors in November.

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dation to build upon; flexibility and strength training classes add to that foundation. For those wanting to spice things up, we offer belly dancing, tap, jazz, contemporary and hip-hop. Students wanting to take it to the next level can join our competition and performance teams.

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Many of our students have been with us for a long time. Every year we graduate a few girls with more than a decade in our studio, they grow up here. Our families are pretty tight knit, they hang out together, spend holidays and vacations together, and the contacts really last a lifetime. We like that our studio is a community, and that’s why we think we’re successful.

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Is there anything else you would like readers to know about the Studio? Our facility in Miramar is big enough to provide extra services for busy parents. We offer student pickup at local Miramar schools, and a homework plus dance after-school program. This means we can get the students from their schools and parents can pick them up after homework and dance classes are over.

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Sunset Lakes Elementary held another successful Turkey Trot this year raising $4000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association while promoting good health at the school. Pictured left to right are: Denise Lizano, Assistant Principal Designee; City of Miramar Police Officers N. Rivera, B. Jacobs (back) and J. Montgomery; Sunset Lakes Elementary School Resource Officer T. Ford and Marc Charpentier, Principal.

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The Miramar Cultural Center was transformed into the hottest orphanage in town on December 4th, when families gathered for a fun Annie Sing-Along.

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Students at Sea Castle Elementary were proud to participate in an Hour of Code, an event which took place during National Computer Science Education Week.

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A great time was had by all at the Mother Goose Story Time Annual Halloween Party held at Miramar Library on October 29th. The event included a costume contest, games and snacks.

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