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12 City of Miramar Hosts “Disco Soup” and Mini-Farmers Market 18 Miramar Officials Learn What It Really Takes to Fight a Fire 16 Miramar Debuts the “Miramar You” Affinity Card 16 Thousands Take Part in Annual Tour de Broward

Feature Story 14 Relax and Unwind with “Spa-tacular Savings” at the Jencare Skin Farm Day Spa

photo of the month 26 The World’s Favorite Newspaper™

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seen on scene 28 Community Snapshots

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR 20 Events and Opportunities for Miramar Residents of All Ages

Legally Speaking 21 How to Combat Light Speed Foreclosures 24 Estate Planning for Your Unique Family

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COMMUNITY NEWS 10 Miramar Cultural Trust Launches Corporate Circle for the Arts

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“SuperBrain Yoga”- The Single Best Exercise You Can Do to Empower Your Brain! – Would you like to have more brain power to think, absorb and retain information? SuperBrain Yoga is a simple, fast and effective ancient technique used to fuel and sustain a healthy brain from infancy into the golden years. 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

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“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.

5th & 19th Spanish Fun- DÍgame un Cuento/ Tell Me A Story – Read, Play, Sing.

Join in for an evening of stores and songs in both English and Spanish. All ages with caregiver. 5:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

7th 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.

9th Famous Films about Poetry Film Screening -- “Dead Poets Society” – Celebrate National Poetry Month by watching “Dead Poets Society”, starring Robin Williams as John Keating, an English professor who was once a member of a secret society that met and read poetry late at night. The Dead Poets Society is re-formed by a group of students who are inspired by their new teacher’s passion of poetry.

A brief talk about poets mentioned in the movie will occur before the showing. Rated PG. 129 minutes 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

9th & 23rd “Digi Know?”- Digital Resources at Broward County Library! – Learn how to access eBooks, Magazines, Music, On-line Classes, Language Instruction and more! 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

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16th Friends of the Miramar Library Membership Meeting – Meeting to discuss library events and advocacy.

Open to the Public.11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

“Speak Up” Workshop With Toastmasters International and Poetry Reading Contest – Learn about the importance of Public Speaking and get tips for becoming an effective public speaker. Participate in our Poetry Speak Up contest and you can win a gift card. Ages 14 and up. For more information call 954-3578180. No pre-registration required. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

Teen Club – Come hang out with other teens and plan cool activities for the library. Join and earn volunteer hours.

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

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18th Business Workshop: “Creating the Ultimate Business Plan” – This workshop will cover topics such as Pricing Your Product and/ or Services, Listing Your Recurring and Nonrecurring Expenditures, Understanding the Demographics, Crunching the Numbers and More!! 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

19th Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group – Do you help or assist a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or any other form of memory-loss?

Caregivers often experience feelings of fear, concern and stress. Fortunately, there is hope and help! This group meets the third Tuesday of each month.

10:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

Celebrate Earth Day: Upcycle Art Workshop with Miami Artist Rosa Naday Garmendia – Celebrate Earth Day with Miami Artist, Rosa Naday Garmendia! Learn how to Up-cycle Trash into Art. Create your own contemporary art by turning everyday discarded items into beautiful treasures. Art supplies will be provided.

Please bring 3 recycled items (paper, plastic or cardboard) to the workshop.

Space is limited. To Register Call: (954) 357-8180 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

23rd Mot Pour Mot (Word by Word) – Introduce your children to French with high literacy standards to enhance children’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 a.m.-11:45 a.m. . Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

25th Yoga – This is a Hatha “All Levels” class with breathing, balance, strength and stretching exercises followed by guided relaxation and meditation.

Please bring water and a big towel if you do not have a yoga mat and bring any exercise straps or blocks if you have them. Do not eat a heavy meal at least 2-3 hours before the class. 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

21st “Writer’s Club” – The Friends of the Miramar Library hosts this Creative Writing Club. Share ideas and feedback with others, observe and get great critique of your writing. Have the opportunity to read aloud and share your writing experiences. Come and join us as we write, read, listen and comment! 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

22nd Earth Day in the Garden – Come celebrate the goodness of the earth, the bounty that it provides, and the quality that it brings to our lives by planting seeds and having a picnic in our garden. Ages 3-5, 10:00 a.m.

-10:45 a.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

30th 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.

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Coloring Books and Colored Pencils provided. Registration Required 954357-8180 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

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Miramar Cultural Trust Launches Corporate Circle for the Arts COMMUNITY NEWS

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he Miramar Cultural Trust has launched a new Corporate Circle for the Arts campaign designed to engage businesses and corporate leaders who value the arts.

The Miramar Cultural Trust’s vision is that Miramar becomes a cultural destination, where the arts provide the conduit that brings people together, blending geographical, traditional and generational perimeters. Through this innovative program, local artists will have the opportunity to showcase their artwork, underprivileged children can attend cultural events with their families and scholarships will be available for high school students who are planning to study the arts at the collegiate level. It is the goal of the Miramar Cultural Trust to fill a cultural need in the community as well as make a significant impact in the art and culture landscape in Miramar.

“The arts are a benefit to economic development and a way to engage the community,” said Linda Winkler, president of the Miramar Cultural Trust. “We have a unique plan to partner with local businesses and corporate leaders to ensure that every person has the opportunity to experience the arts on a continuing basis. With the goal of enhancing our cultural surroundings, the Trust will provide the stepping stones for a community enriched with the diversity of the cultural arts.”

Several sponsorship levels are available through the Corporate Circle. The $10,000 Platinum Level includes a Miramar Trust board membership, Miramar Cultural Center Theater wall recognition, four engraved theater seats, logo on

Trust collateral materials, and ten tickets to a Cultural Center performance and VIP tickets to a Trust-hosted reception. The $5,000 Gold Level includes Miramar Cultural Center Theater wall recognition, three engraved theater seats, and eight tickets to a Cultural Center performance and VIP tickets to a Trust-hosted reception. The $2,500 Silver Level sponsorship includes Miramar Cultural Center Theater wall recognition, two engraved theater seats, and six tickets to a Cultural Center performance and VIP tickets to a Trust-hosted reception. The $1,000 Bronze Level includes Miramar Cultural Center Theater wall recognition, one engraved theater seat, and four tickets to a Cultural Center performance and VIP tickets to a Trust-hosted reception.

“We hope the business community will join us as we build a cultural infrastructure that recognizes Miramar as an innovative and diverse cultural community,” Winkler adds.

The non-profit Miramar Cultural Trust strives to endow, support and advocate for the arts in Miramar; to educate and engage the community; and to inspire and deepen commitment to enriching lives through celebration of community, wonder, art, culture, inspiration and human expression.

The Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark is located at 2200 Civic Center Place on Red Road, north of Miramar Parkway, in Miramar.

For more information on the Corporate Circle, contact Maureen Kohler at 954-602-4536 or maureenk@miramarculturaltrust.org.

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City of Miramar Hosts “Disco Soup” and Mini-Farmers Market COMMUNITY NEWS

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he City of Miramar recognizes that healthy communities cultivate economic vitality and that healthy living is fundamental to one of the main components of economic development: human capital. With this in mind, the City chose a location adjacent to an elementary school and a youth outreach center to create the Miramar Community Garden (MCG), 3700 Largo Drive, Miramar.

This educational program promotes urban agriculture, science, family nutrition and wholesome cooking in line with USDA guidelines and First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” initiative.

On Saturday, February 20th, residents came out to MCG for an event called Disco Soup. The event, part of a worldwide initiative to promote awareness about food waste, was fun and informative.

Participants turned ugly veggies into a delicious meal under the supervision of Chef Trina Spillman.

“We wanted to bring the energy of a vibrant event to the Miramar Community Garden,” said Assistant City Manager Kathleen Gunn “Disco Soup was an invigo-

rating event where participants chopped to the beat to promote awareness about reducing food waste.”

As part of the culinary experience, participants were offered drinks such as sorrel, ginger beer, lemongrass tea and more. Other activities included a mini farmers market with Moringa trees, organic products, sprouts, and freshly harvested vegetables. . A Lexicon of Sustainability Pop-Up exhibit showcased key components of a vibrant local food system. A tour of the gardens was offered and Master Gardeners were available to answer gardening questions.

More than 60 area youth, seniors, veterans and sustainability stewards worked together with local volunteers and representatives of partner organizations to celebrate the delicious flavors of healthy food. Events sponsors were the City of Miramar, The Need to Feed Foundation, Chipotle, Slow Food Glades to Coast and the Miramar Community Garden. All proceeds went to benefit the Miramar Community Garden.

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A. During your appointment, a sports medicine physician will address structural and functional issues that can lead to injuries. These include your individual capabilities; such as muscle strength and flexibility, as well as external factors; such as environmental conditions, running surfaces and shoe wear.

To schedule an appointment with a Cleveland Clinic Florida specialist, call 800.639.DOCTOR, or visit clevelandclinicflorida.org/sportshealth.

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Jencare Skin Farm Day Spa is a full service facility offering a unique style of spa treatments that focus on healthy skin and overall wellness. From the moment you walk through the door, you can expect to be whisked away and pampered for a blissful few hours in a true world-class spa.

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Miramar Debuts the “Miramar You” Affinity Card SECTION HEAD COMMUNITY NEWS

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he City of Miramar recently announced the ‘Miramar YOU’ card powered by SpotOn! The free ‘YOU’ card is an affinity program providing discounts and deals at participating Miramar businesses and anywhere SpotOn is accepted! Residents can also use it to receive big discounts for ‪City services like summer camps, facility rentals, concerts, Miramar Cultural Center | Artspark shows and more! This the only program of its kind offered by a municipality powered

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Residents and businesses are encouraged to get their free Miramar YOU card at City Hall, 2300 Civic Center Place or any of the 17 and counting participating businesses in Miramar!

For Miramar businesses interested in becoming a SpotOn retailer, city officials are touting the following advantages: ▸▸ The card helps build relationships with customers using engaging email campaigns.

▸▸ T he card extends the marketing reach of businesses with Facebook, Twitter, and push notification integration. ▸▸ T he card drives repeat visits with a fully customizable loyalty program. ▸▸ T he card helps retailers keep their finger on the pulse of sentiment by incorporating all online reviews in one place.

Here’s the best part: For the first year that a business is signed up, The City of Miramar will absorb the cost and provide the “You Cards” to businesses at no additional charge!

Currently, SpotOn has more than 5,000 signed businesses and 4.5 million consumers with a heavy concentration in South Florida. Their universal functionality makes them a natural fit for the Miramar community.

“The ‘YOU’ card is all about showing how important our residents and business communities are to us, said Natasha Hampton, Chief of Marketing and Public Relations for the City of Miramar.

For more information on how to obtain a card or to sign up your business with SpotOn, please call (954) 602-3129.

Thousands Take Part in Annual Tour de Broward

BY JILL SHARPE

group was there to honor the memory of Kylee, a four-year-old that recently passed away. “The doctors gave us four years with our precious baby. It was sad not to have her here this time, but important for us to walk and support other cardiac families,” said Jones.

Another poignant moment was nine-year-old Miriam Goldsmith, a cancer survivor, walking across the finish line after being pushed in a wheelchair by her father during the 5K run. The young girl, a Hollywood resident, was aided by a walker but finished under her own power in a demonstration of how far she has come in her recovery.

Funds raised from the Tour de Broward directly impact some of the nearly 70,000 kids that required outpatient visits, admissions or The check presentation surgery last year at Joe DiMaggio ore than 6,000 participants, including current and former Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. In previous Children’s Hospital patients and families, came together recently at years, dollars have been dedicated Miramar Regional Park to stay fit for a great cause. The 7th annual ANF to the hospital’s Heart Institute, Group Tour de Broward returned to the park February 28th, raising $501,223 in which houses one of the two pedisupport of pediatric programs and services at the hospital. atric heart transplant programs in This year’s Tour de Broward featured 50 and 100K bicycle rides, a 5K timed run, South Florida, and the Center for 3K walk, and the “Power of Play Kid Zone,” a sports-themed fun area for children Cancer and Blood Disorders, which 13 or younger. The event also marked the culmination of the career of Memorial improves the lives of oncology Healthcare System President and CEO Frank V. Sacco, who retired February 29 patients and families. after 41 years with MHS, 28 as CEO. “This is an event that has some“The dollars we raise help us fulfill the mission to heal the mind, body, and thing for everyone in the family,” soul of those we touch,” said Aurelio M. Fernandez, interim president & CEO of the said Fernandez, whose company event Sacco co-founded with ANF Group President Al Fernandez. “There’s also was once again the title sponsor. a tremendous amount of goodwill created from people who were helped by the “If you missed it, join us next year healthcare system or have shared in the medical journey of others.” when we do it again for the kids at That was exemplified by the more than 50 people who finished the 3K walk Trace, Austin and John Jones the children’s hospital.” while wearing “Hearts for Kylee” t-shirts. Led by Kylee’s mom, Trace Jones, the

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Miramar Officials Learn What It Really Takes to Fight a Fire

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n an effort to give those who fund fire rescue a greater appreciation of what firefighters actually do, Miramar Fire Rescue put together a one-day fire ground orientation on Friday, March 8th at the Broward Fire Academy in Davie. Elected officials and the police chief suited up in firefighter protective clothing and gear and went inside a real fire in order to experience firsthand the environment in which firefighters work.

“Our feeling is that when elected officials know what it’s really like to be in the shoes of a firefighter, they are more likely to give the financial backing needed to replace worn or outdated equipment in order to keep our firefighters safe, “ said Miramar Fire Chief Keith Tomey.

Participating in the fire ground orientation were Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam, commissioners, the police chief, city manager and others. Mayor Messam was tasked with climbing stairs to rescue people from a smoke-filled high-rise apartment which wearing a fire retardant coat and pants, boots, gloves, helmet and oxygen mask.

“When you are the one working in a dark environment with smoke, not knowing where you are, knowing that a life is on the line, it really puts into perspective how difficult a firefighter’s job truly is,” said Mayor Messam.

City manager Kathleen Woods-Richardson crawled into a burning building with a hose to spray water on the flames.

“There’s no doubt that this kind of work takes a special kind of person,” Woods-Richardson said. “it’s very intense.”

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Events and Opportunities for Miramar Residents of All Ages

BY WAYNE MESSAM, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MIRAMAR

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e are leaping into spring with the Mayor’s Annual FREE 3K Run/Walk and Health Fair on Saturday, April 9, 2016! Joined

by Memorial Hospital Miramar, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and 24-Hour Fitness, we are encouraging all Miramar residents to join us for an activity-filled day. It is proven that an active lifestyle and healthy diet leads to a better quality of life and that is our goal in Miramar. Our City offers residents so much to encourage healthy living: Soccer and baseball fields, tennis courts, bike trails, numerous parks - the possibilities to finding what works for you are endless. I am personally inviting all of our residents to start April 9th by running or walking the 3K with us. In addition, the Miramar Cultural Center will be ready to go with health professionals doing blood pressure screenings, family birthplace, smoking cessation, cholesterol screenings, osteoporosis risk assessments / women’s imaging & MHM Services Overview, MHS Home Health. We will have lots for kids to do too, including rock climbing, face-painting, football, soccer, and more. Who says healthy foods have to be tasteless? Not the chefs who will be doing cooking demonstrations at our event. You’ll learn great techniques for tasty culinary dishes for the whole family.

Youth Advisory Council For a number of years now, the City has had a group of extraordinary kids participating in our Youth Advisory Council Program. Freshman and sophomores who attend Miramar High School or Everglades High School have had opportunities to attend Commission Meetings, National League of Cities Conferences, and shadow department directors as part of this program which is overseen by the Mayor and Chief of Police. Students have an opportunity to experience government and see first-hand how elected officials and professionals go about overseeing the City they call home. Some of our current students are about to graduate and it’s time to give others an opportunity to participate.

For students who are interested in being considered for the program, you can get an application from the school resource officer at your school or email either rgilhauely@mirmarpd.org or elaroche@miramarfl.gov. You will be required to write an essay regarding why you want to be on the Youth Advisory Council, submit 2 letters of reference from a teacher or administrator, community partner or business and, you must be a Miramar resident who attends either Miramar High School or Everglades High School. The deadline for submission is May 26, 2016.

On a last note, the current group of students who have been a part of the program for the last couple of years made a presentation to the Commission recently to report on their trip to Nashville, Tennessee to attend the National League of Cities Conference where they attended the opening ceremonies with Vice President Joe Biden as the speaker, they participated in a mock caucus, they interacted with fellow students from other cities, visited Vanderbilt University and attended workshops. They did an excellent job and reinforced why this is such a great program for the youth of our City. Congratulations to Ariadne Moreno, Everglades Senior; Sydney Robinson, Everglades Junior; Swarnima Radhakrishnan , Miramar Junior; Navya Baranwal, Miramar Senior; Ling Wang, Miramar Senior; Kyle Chin, Miramar Senior; Bryan Nguyen, Everglades Junior; Joshua Pezzulo, Everglades Junior.

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How to Combat Light Speed Foreclosures

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ince June 2013, when the Florida legislature approved additional funding to clear the huge backlog of residential foreclosures, major changes have occurred to the time in which foreclosure cases are brought to trial. Previously, it would take anywhere between eighteen months to two years before a foreclosure case was completed. Today, most foreclosure cases are set for trial or final judgment within 6-8 months. The goal is to erase the statewide foreclosure backlog by 2016. Based on these state time limits, it may appear that judges in South Florida are more concerned with eliminating the backlog than with dispensing justice. If you are in foreclosure or at risk of foreclosure, how can you combat against “light speed” foreclosures?

The most important tool you can use to defend against our court’s quest to drain the dockets is to hire a qualified and experienced foreclosure defense attorney to guide you through the minefield of valid defenses to a foreclosure action. First, don’t settle for anything less than an initial face-to-face meeting with the attorney. Let’s face it. If they are too busy to meet with you personally to review your case, they will just be “too busy” to actually help you with your case. Also, make sure that the attorney has plenty of litigation and trial experience (at least fifteen years), and that the attorney regularly practices in the county where your case is pending. Finally, make sure the attorney has a proven track record of outstanding results and satisfied clients. Ask the attorney to refer you to at least three satisfied clients. If they refuse to provide you this information, thank the attorney for her time, don’t waste another minute of your time, and leave the office.

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By Omar J. Arcia, Esq. Foreclosure Defense and Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney

Another critical tool to defend against “light speed” foreclosures is to ensure that the law firm you hire to defend your case has established loan modification and consumer bankruptcy departments. This will give you the very best opportunity to save your home. If your legal defenses to the foreclosure case are not accepted by the court, you can process a loan modification, reinstatement, or short payoff of your loan. If all else fails, right before the foreclosure auction of your home takes place, you can file a consumer bankruptcy and attempt to complete the modification within the bankruptcy proceeding.

The attorneys at the Arcia Law Firm are privileged to successfully represent hundreds of homeowners in our community. We have foreclosure defense, loan modification and bankruptcy departments all in the same office. We will gladly refer you to our satisfied clients, so you can be confident in your decision to hire our Firm.

Detailed explanations of different options available to homeowners are also discussed in a new 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 and determined legal team.

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 attorney Omar Arcia, or visit www. arcialawfirm.com to schedule your appointment online.

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id you know that age related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the foremost causes of vision loss in individuals over the age of 65? AMD is a condition that affects the macula of the retina which is responsible for clear central vision.

Age Related Macular Degeneration Indications The first warning signs of AMD are often fuzzy vision and spots in the center of vision. Since the symptoms typically come on slowly without any pain, symptoms may not be detected until more severe vision loss is apparent. For this reason, it is very important to schedule a routine eye examination, particularly after the age of 65.

What are the Risk Factors for Age Related Macular Degeneration?

If you are of Caucasian decent, over 65 years of age, a smoker who consumes a diet low in nutrients or has family members that have had AMD, you are at higher risk of developing the disease. Any individual that is at increased risk should make certain to have a yearly eye exam. Discussing proper nutrition with your optometrist can also help lower your risk of developing AMD. Dry AMD and Wet AMD In general, AMD is typically diagnosed as either dry or wet. The dry form is found more frequently and may be a result of advanced age and macular tissue thinning or pigment build-up in the macula. The wet form is also known as neovascular age related macular degeneration. It results from the growth of new blood vessels beneath the retina, which leak blood that destroys the retinal cells and results in blind spots in the central vision. Often wet AMD is the more serious of the two.

Macular Degeneration Treatment While there isn’t cure for AMD, certain treatments exist that can delay the progression. Depending on whether one has dry or wet macular degeneration, the course of treatment may involve laser surgery or medical injections or in some cases, dietary supplements. In either case, early detection and treatment is essential. Dr. Chesen will also be able to recommend devices to help you deal with any visual difficulty that you have already sustained. Vision loss that cannot be corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses or surgical procedures is called low vision. There are a growing number of low vision devices that can be used today that can make everyday activities easier.

You can save your vision by being aware of the risk factors and signs of AMD. Visit Dr. Chesen to learn more about AMD and low vision. To make an appointment with Dr. Michael Chesen, call 954- 437-9733. Pearle Vision is located at 2909 SW 160 Ave., in Miramar.

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Tips on Selling Your Home Quicker in the Current Real Estate Market

By Patrick Simm

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With the inventory of available homes for sale still at low levels, one would expect the existing buyer pool to be rushing to place an offer on a home that fits their criteria.

Sadly enough, the opposite trend actually exists! Buyers seem to be waiting for the homes that are priced correctly, meaning homes that are priced appropriately and close to fair market value. The average days on market that a property is listed for sale before selling at this point in time lingers around one hundred days. Statistics indicate that these listed properties undergo at least two reductions in price prior to obtaining an interested buyer.

Therefore, regardless of how well you market your home, it is of utmost importance to price the home appropriately from the onset.

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If the home needs more than cosmetic repairs to make it enjoyable, buyers tend to first try to recoup the cost of upgrade by offering less for the property.

Enhancing the curb appeal and decluttering the property also augments the condition of a property. I highly recommend getting a home inspected by a professional home inspector prior to listing it for sale in order to identify any concerns beforehand.

Selling a home in the current market requires just a little extra work due to the current global economic conditions and uncertainty consisting mainly of the struggling economies in Latin America, Asia and Europe; a major factor for the recent slowdown that we have been experiencing. Therefore, if you are a current home seller having difficulties selling or you’re thinking of selling, doing all you can to get the home in above average or excellent shape coupled with an attractive price will surely increase the chances of getting your home sold quickly! Trust me, these two simple tips work!

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It’s not about a filling out a form, or completing a checklist. And contrary to some advertising you may have seen, it’s not a do-it yourself project. The planning process requires a thoughtful discussion with an attorney who specializes in estate planning to identify areas of concern and vulnerability, followed by the design and implementation of a plan with customized documents to address your unique needs and concerns. The plan can be very simple or more complex, depending on one’s particular situation. Consider the following: It’s not just about the stuff. You may assume an estate plan is about leaving an inheritance to your loved ones. Often the focus quickly shifts from “how much” to “when” and “how.” Perhaps you have a child with a tendency to overspend. You may also fear leaving a generous inheritance to your children might discourage them from working. Have you even considered that your spouse may someday remarry, and your assets eventually pass to the new spouse’s family? A full discussion of your estate plan should address all of your concerns, even those that you have never before shared with others.

It’s not just about after you are gone. What about the possibility of you or your spouse becoming disabled? Who will oversee your property or handle your business affairs?

How is disability determined, and by whom? The answers to these questions should be part of your plan.

Keep in mind that if you become disabled without any estate planning, the court will step in to appoint a guardian to manage your financial affairs, and see to your personal and medical care. This would be an expensive and for most, a scary development.

What about doctors, insurance, and government resources? Whom would you select to have access to your health information or provide treating physicians with instructions should you not be able to? Shouldn’t someone be authorized to interact with insurance companies, Social Security, Medicare, the IRS or Veterans Administration on your behalf? A comprehensive estate plan should provide for all of this.

What if I do nothing? Unfortunately, this happens quite frequently. Many people think about estate planning, but never get around to it. Should you die without a plan, your assets will go to your closest relatives under your state’s intestate succession laws, as determined by the probate court. The only factors involved in the distribution of assets are whether or not you have a spouse, children, living parents, or other close relatives when you die. Moreover, if you leave behind minor children, their guardian will have access to your assets.

It is important to remember that the true value of consulting with an estate planning attorney is the advice and guidance given. Creating documents without expert advice can prove to be very dangerous. Making poor decisions now, or not updating an old plan, may leave a mess for your family to deal with.

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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This is one of the most important choices a woman will ever make in a plastic surgery procedure. Understanding the options, and potential outcomes of each procedure, will help women make smarter choices.

After making the decision to have a breast lift, choosing to place a breast implant at the time of surgery becomes a critical decision for a good outcome. If the supporting skin is thin and stretched out indicating a weak support system, my advice is to perform the breast lift without an implant. After 18 years of experience performing this operation, I’ve learned that the quality of the skin, should be the deciding factor for whether or not to use an implant. After the scars heal well a “small” implant can be discussed for more fullness.

The appeal of using a breast implant at the time of the operation is obvious, and easy to sell. The promise of the larger, fuller, perkier breast is almost an irresistible option. Living in South Florida doesn’t help.

The downside is the heaviness of the implant continuing to stretch the remaining damaged skin. After only a few months the heavy implants will stretch the skin and the breasts will sag again.

Furthermore, the extra tension on the incisions will often cause wider more visible scars, and increase the risks of the surgery. This situation can result in multiple re-operations and potential strife between the patient and surgeon. The patient feels that she has not received what she hoped and paid for, and is usually disappointed with the results. After multiple operations she eventually gives in and accepts her fate. Living with heavier breasts that look good in a brassiere, but still sag.

The same holds true for the woman in “the gray zone” her breasts are deflated, doesn’t need a lift, but wants perkier breasts. She gets sold on the larger implant that will “fill” the space, and give her the breasts she’s been dreaming about. Again, although the plan sounds ideal, the reality are large sagging breasts in a short time. A much different result than the playboy centerfold breasts that were expected. Sometimes a smaller implant is better in this situation. The initial result will not be as perky, or as full. The upside is less weight on the breasts, and less sagging over time.

In the last five years, I have performed most breast lifts without implants.

I’ve found the results to be extremely satisfying for both my patients and me. Using modern techniques to create a natural support system provides extremely natural and long lasting results.

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“Friday of Tertulia” is a social, educational and cultural event celebrated the third Friday of every two months at Unilatina International College with the purpose of spreading diverse cultures and arts throughout South Florida . On Friday, February 19th, the tertulia celebration honored Brazil and featured an art exhibit called “Colorful Expressions”.

Some of the attendees included Clara Piquet, Dilza Araujo, Zee Denny, Joice Jirkus, Rodrigo Medeiros, Julian Medeiros, Claudia di Paolo, Carmen Gusmao and Clara Piquet. Medeiros performed Bossa music and Julian Medeiros presented his book “From Pop to Bossa”.

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Lotsy Dotsy led the 100K bicycle portion of this year’s Tour de Broward benefitting Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

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Sunbeam Properties & Development, developer of the Miramar Park of Commerce, took home the Project of the Year Award for the Park at NAIOP South Florida’s 2016 Awards of Excellence.

The Awards of Excellence recognize individuals and organizations whose achievements have contributed to the local commercial real estate industry, benefitted the regional business environment and facilitated economic growth. Maridee Bell, vice president of Sunbeam Properties & Development, accepted the award on behalf of the Park. Sunbeam Sales Associate Lauren Pace (center photo) is pictured during the reception. Photos are courtesy of NAIOP South Florida.

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