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COMMUNITY NEWS 10 City of Miramar Swears In First African American Mayor and Haitian American Commissioner 12 Miramar Resident Wins The Coveted Miss Broward Crown 14 Student Entrepreneurs Receive Funding to Launch Business Start-ups

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2nd Haitian Heritage Celebration – Celebrate Haitian Heritage month at the library with entertainment and refreshments: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. Wags-n-Tails – Children can gain confidence in their reading skills by reading to a pet therapy dog. Ages 5-10. 2 p.m. Registration required: 954357-8095. Sponsored by the Humane Society of Broward County. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

and the mouse, and you will learn what they are and how to use them. No experience is necessary for you to take this relaxed, fun class that will teach you Basic Computer Skills, 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m, Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

7th & 27th Exploring Google – Google is a leading search engine that helps you locate information on the Internet. In this course, you will learn about some of the other useful and fun features of Google, including news, maps and Google Earth, videos, calendars and more, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

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4th “Meditation for Peace and Illumination” – Cleanse your aura in this one hour meditation session, Registration is not necessary, but seating is first come, first served. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

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Cipollino and the Garden of Colors – Presented by Inna’s Hall of Fame Performing Arts Center, Cipollino is the story of a little onion boy who, with his vegetable friends, stands up to the bullying of the Lemon Prince and his guards. Under the direction of Inna Maor, a Russian-born dancer and choreographer, the dancers of Inna’s Hall of Fame Performing Arts Conservatory present this classic Russian ballet suite, as well as a selection of other dance genres at their End of Year Recital. These performers aged 3 to 33 will thrill the audience and show just how strong the power of dance can be in uniting the community. 5 p.m. Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place. Tickets are $35 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. To purchase, call the box office at 954-602-4500.

5th The Energy of Food” Seminar – Reduce: Stress, Lack of Energy and Tiredness – Learn how to make better food choices based on energy and the ability of the body to absorb and transform this energy into vitality in this fun workshop. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

6th Meet the Computer – Never tried a computer before? In this course you will get to meet the computer, the keyboard

Friends of the Miramar Library Book Club – Join others who share the joy of reading and discussing a good book. This month’s book: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Call the library to order a copy of the book. 954357-8090 X8180

16th How to Download FREE Online Magazines from the Library – Hundreds of FREE magazines for your computer or mobile device! Yours to keep from Zineo. Come learn how. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. Teen Club – Come hang out with other teens and plan cool activities for the library. Join and earn volunteer hours. 3 p.m. – 4 p.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

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Tween Wii – Gaming fun! Ages 8-12, Wednesdays, 5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

31st Mother Goose Story Time – Stories, songs and crafts, Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. Registration required: 954-357-8095. Reading Buddies – Practice your reading with a teen volunteer! Ages 5-10, Mondays, 5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

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Try Your Hand at IPad! IOS 8 – In this course you will learn the basic tricks and techniques for using your iPad including physical layout of buttons and features, navigating screens and apps, connecting to the Internet, overview of included apps, downloading apps from the Apple Store and the settings you need to know. Please bring your own iPad fully charged. Seating is limited. No Pre-Registration. Pick up a Seat Reservation Ticket at the Reference Desk prior to the start of class. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

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Miramar Resident Wins The Coveted Miss Broward Crown BY JILL SHARPE

s B roward County celebrates its 100th anniversary, Allyson Walker of Miramar also has a reason for celebration as she

recently won the title of Miss Broward 2015. The pageant was held February 21st at the Dillard Center for the Arts in Fort Lauderdale. It has been a whirlwind of activity for Walker since her coronation, as she is serving as the official Youth Ambassador for Broward’s centennial and will advance towards the Miss Florida crown. Walker earned a scholarship to continue her studies at Nova Southeastern University, where she majors in Education. “The pageant experience was great,” she said. “I learned how to talk with poise and be confident. I enjoyed the relationships I had with the other contestants, as everyone encouraged each other to move forward.” Walker has made the most of her time since being named Miss Broward. She auditioned for a role in the theatrical production of Duende and served as

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love the art of trade and connecting with people. This has been a once in a lifetime opportunity. I’m walking Booknot may not sound familiar to us yet, but out of here with the knowledge and the skills I need to local youth are working to turn those busiwork on the hundreds of businesses that I would like nesses into household names. Students had the to start.” opportunity to showcase their business ideas as Alsheier asked the investors for $210 for Miami well as solicit funding for their start-ups at a Young Krew and received that amount. DeSanti’s Bright Kite Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA), Investor Panel Event was allotted $1,040 while Simbana’s Booknot received held at Broward College’s Miramar West Center on the full $150 she requested for her business start-up. March 31st. YEA is a new program instituted by the Liebeskind not only received the $500 he asked for Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of but a representative from Sam’s Club also presented Commerce. Similar to the premise of the ABC show Shark Tank, him with a $500 gift card because of the built-in advertising he had been doing at local schools to actual businesses started by four Broward County help his business grow quickly. Liebeskind will go students in grades 6 through 12 were presented to local business leaders in hopes of securing funding that would help make their business dreams a reality. The students had spent 40 weeks developing their company, writing an actual business plan and having their business either operational or on the way to opening. Each of the students made a six minute presentation followed by questions from the panel of investors. Alison Simbana turned her love of reading into Booknot. Her company will take donated books and college textbooks and resell through them (L-R) Katarina Alsheier, Autumn Ann DeSanti, Brendan Liebeskind, & Alison Simbana through a website on to the YEA Saunders Scholars Regional College she created. Bright Kite, which sells kites that have LED lights attached for night-time use, was created by Scholarship Competition, get a fast-track application to appear on Shark Tank and get a free trip to the Autumn Ann DeSanti. Brendan Liebeskind developed America’s Small Business Summit in Washington, D.C. Love Unity Purpose a business that promotes meditaThe panel of judges and investors came from Vera tion and stress relief among middle and high school Cadillac Buick GMC, PSAV Presentation Services, students by hosting events at local parks and through Budget Rental Car of Pembroke Pines and Zayas Tax establishing clubs at schools. Services. After each student presented their business One of the businesses was the brainchild of plan, the business leaders would ask them about Miramar resident and Everglades High School topics like taxes, coping with low inventory and labor senior Katarina Alsheier. She started Miami Krew, a costs in order to decide how to best divvy up the culturally-infused clothing line whose target market $2,000 at their disposal. After the financial awards is urban areas like Miami and New York City. “Since were announced, the panelists also gave some I was 6 years old, I’ve had a love for business and constructive criticism to the students encouraging anything I can do to make money,” said Alsheier. “I

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them to view their salaries as “sweat equity” in their businesses. The Shark Tank-style event was the culmination of the work that the students had put in over nine months. All of the students even spent several hours in the Chamber of Commerce office during their spring break from school to practice their presentation. As part of YEA, the students learned about how to dress professionally for a job interview, incorporating as a business, and social media marketing. The group visited Monster Mini Golf and Russo’s CoalFired Italian Kitchen to get behind-the-scenes looks at local businesses and learn about their success and challenges. No matter what challenges these students may face, business insiders know that they are set up well to succeed. “This is our first year doing this program and I was very pleased with all of the presentations here,” said Robert Goltz, President and CEO of the Miramar Pembroke Pine Regional Chamber of Commerce. “We started this and we weren’t exactly sure how we were going to get to the investing stage. These students have been able to grasp all the concepts here and write a business plan. It’s been a fabulous experience, working with these business leaders and seeing the end products that the students have made certainly makes it all worth it.” While the students will spend the next few weeks getting their businesses incorporated, organizers are planning to host a trade show for these young entrepreneurs at the Pembroke Lakes Mall. For more information on the Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce or the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, call 954.432.9808 or go online to www.miramarpembrokepines.org.

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Experience, Commitment & Passion Create Extraordinary Success for the Simmsational Real Estate Group By Debby Teich

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Team Leader and Managing Director Patrick Simm answered some commonly asked questions about the Simmsational Real Estate Group at Keller Williams Realty.

When was the Simmsational Real Estate Group established? The Simmsational Real

Estate Group has been helping Southwest Broward’s buyers and sellers accomplish their real estate goals since 2001.

Describe your team. I am the Managing

Director and Team Leader. Kimberlee Hernandez, Jose Rodriguez and I joined Keller Williams five years ago with the vision of creating an international team of specialized listing and buyer specialists. The team has since expanded to a total of eight associates.

What is your team’s goal? As a team, our goal is not only to meet our customers’ expectations, but to exceed them. As a trusted real estate partner, we help customers find the best home in the area within their price range. Together, we sell their home for as much as the market will bear and as quickly as possible.

Describe your team’s success. The group consistently closes over $24 million in sales every year. Within the last 12 months, the Simmsational Team has closed over 145 transactions and generated approximately $26 million in sales volume. We are ranked in the top 1% of all Realtors nationwide in 2014.

Within the last 12 months, the Simmsational Team has closed over 145 transactions and generated approximately $26 million in sales volume. They are ranked in the top 1% of all Realtors nationwide. Photo (l to r): Helvert Ortiz, Kimberlee Hernandez, Melissa Nunez-Dempsey, Alexandra Younes, Ishea Lopez, Nidia Rosario, and Jose Rodriguez

Leader/Managing Director, I am surrounded by a core group of extremely skilled and dedicated real estate professionals. I am truly grateful for the confidence that they hold in me as their trusted leader. This is an achievement that merely started as a small “dream” just a little over 13 years ago.

What is your background? I am a single father

of a 14-year-old daughter, Ariana. Over the years I’ve become widely known as “OneCoolRealtor”. I was born in Kingston, Jamaica and have been a South Florida resident since 1973. After earning a Master of Business Administration Degree in Finance, I acquired my Real Estate License in 2001. I quickly became a graduate of the Realtor Institute, earning a GRI designation (along with only 19% of all Realtors). I also possess other noteworthy designations from the National Association of Realtors, including the ABR, Accredited Buyer Representative; CRS, Certified Residential Specialist (only 4% of all Realtors worldwide) and CDPE, Certified Distressed Property Expert.

Do you serve on any boards? Yes. I serve

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on the Executive Board of Directors of the South Florida Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) and I am also a Florida Realtors State Director. I also serve as the head of training and education for Keller Williams Realty in Pembroke Pines, an office consisting of over 250 real estate professionals.

How do you keep the public updated on the real estate market? We want to be South

Florida’s most prominent and informative source for Cooper City, Davie, Miramar, Pembroke Pines

and Weston Real Estate. In an effort to keep the public informed, I write real estate blogs and editorials for local magazines.

Where does most of your business come from? The majority of my business is generated

from past customers and their referrals. We treat our clients like family and take excellent care of them. We trust that they will come back to us for all their real estate needs and recommend us to their family, friends and associates.

Do you work with attorneys and mortgage professionals? Yes. The Simmsational Team

partners with attorneys and mortgage professionals to make the process as smooth as possible. There is an absolute added value when choosing the services of the Simmsational Real Estate Group. Our Team’s Real Estate Attorney accommodates all of our clients and is always available for consultation throughout the buying and/or selling process.

Is there anything else you want to add?

I am extremely grateful to the residents of Southwest Broward, especially those in Miramar and Pembroke Pines, for their continuous support throughout the last thirteen plus years that the Simmsational Real Estate Group was established. With continued assurance in our ability to fully accomplish their real estate goals, we look forward to serving the residents of Southwest Broward for many years to come. The Simmsatonal Team at Keller Williams Realty is located at 2000 NW 150th Avenue, Suite #1100, in Pembroke Pines. For your real estate needs, call 954-709-8258, visit www.PatrickSimm.com or email Patrick at OneCoolRealtor@PatrickSimm.com.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Miramar Hosts 2nd Annual Women’s Wellness & Empowerment Luncheon BY JILL SHARPE

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ne - hundred fifty men and women gathered at the M iramar Cultural Center on March 31st to celebrate Women’s History Month and the contributions and hard work of the women who work for Miramar. The group was welcomed by City Manager Kathleen Woods Richardson and were treated to four inspiring speakers. Actress and Singer JoMarie Payton presided as Mistress of Ceremonies. Tamara Gant, Communications Programs Producer in the City of Miramar Office of Marketing and Public Relations, explained the importance of the event. “This event is significant because it allows the City to show our valued employees that we appreciate all their hard work,” she said. “Our intent is to encourage and empower them to continue their efforts and let them know that everything they do has not gone unnoticed.” Keynote speaker Rhonda Ross Kendrick, the only child of Diana Ross and Motown Founder Berry Gordy, who has forged her own successful career as an

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actress, singer, writer and director, inspired the crowd to become aligned with their own unique destiny and not let anything deter them from following their own path. Maria Soldani, who heads her own Marketing Consulting Firm called the Soldani Group, spoke about not taking yourself too seriously, learning how to love life and spending time in the moment. Cynthia Brown, retired Police Major for the City of Miramar, talked about never giving up. Brown, who ended up in foster care when she was a child, joined the Army and excelled there, eventually leading her to become the highest ranking woman police officer in the City of Miramar before retiring last September. NBC6 Anchor Jawan Strader spoke about the power of forgiveness and how to move forward and not let any regrets from the past weigh you down. For more information about City of Miramar programs, visit www. miramarfl.gov.

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Everglades High School Seniors Receive Recognition For Their Leadership BY JILL SHARPE

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Broward County were recognized as Outstanding Senior Leaders. at a banquet held in their honor in March. Among those recognized were three Outstanding Senior Leaders from Everglades High School (EHS). Those chosen to represent Everglades were Beatriz Armas, Abbey Hale and Zhaoqi Huang. Beatriz Armas is Student Government Vice President, Senior Class Secretary, Interact President and an active member of the Red Cross, P.A.W.S. club and Relay for Life. Her honors include multiple student government leadership awards and a National Society of High School Scholars Award. Armas, who plans to attend FIorida International University and major in Biology, said it was an amazBeatriz Armas ing honor to be chosen as an Outstanding Senior Leader. “To be acknowledged for my hard work and determination from such an exceptional year felt absolutely great,” she said. “It’s so important to have recognition and be surrounded by many other students who have impacted their school and community and have worked so hard because it encourages others to do the same and keeps the students motivated to continue to do great things.” Abbey Hale, serves as Student Government President, Rho Kappa Corresponding Secretary, Newspaper Editor and is an active member of Relay for Life, Interact and Debate. Her honors include EHS Certificate of Recognition for Newspaper, Social Studies, Leadership and GPA, Student Government Most Active Junior Award, College Board AP Scholar and National Speech and Debate Association Certificate of Merit.

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By Michael Chesen, OD

he American O ptometric A ssociation (AOA) reports that over 7 out of 10 of the Americans that work each day from a computer monitor (about 143 million people) suffer from computer vision syndrome (CVS) or eye strain. Prolonged computer use can result in eye stress and effect typical vision processes in kids and adults. If you are working at a computer longer than 2 hours each day, it is likely that you will suffer symptoms of computer vision syndrome.

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Signs of CVS

Signs of Computer Vision Syndrome include vision difficulties such as dry eyes, blurred vision, inability to focus or double vision and pain such as headaches, back aches and heavy eyes. If you are experiencing a number of these symptoms, you may be suffering from Computer Vision Syndrome.

What Are The Causes of Computer Induced Eye Fatigue?

Eye fatigue from prolonged computer use is caused by the necessity for our visual processing pathways to adapt to processing text on a computer screen in a different way than they do for letters in print. While our eyes are used to focusing on printed material that contains solid black characters with sharp edges, they are less familiar with characters on a digital screen that lack the same degree of contrast and sharpness. Words on a screen are created by combinations of tiny dots of light (pixels), which are most luminous at the center and diminish in intensity toward the edges. Therefore it is harder for our eyes to focus on these images. Instead, our eyes reduce focus to the ‘’resting point of accommodation’’ or RPA. Our eyes involuntarily adjust to the RPA and then have to make a great effort to regain focus on the text. The continuous strain on the muscles of the eyes to focus results in the fatigue and eye strain that is sometimes present during and after use of a computer or digital device. CVS isn’t a matter of concern just for those who spend a lot of time on computers. Other electronic gadgets such as smart phones or tablets can cause similar conditions and in some cases even worse. Since mobile screens are often small, in addition to pixilated, the user often strains even more to focus on images.

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Treatment for Computer Vision Syndrome and Eye Strain

Ergonomics for Computer Vision Syndrome

Ergonomics, or changing your work environment to reduce strains in vision or posture, can help relieve some of the discomfort of computer vision syndrome. Proper lighting and frequent breaks will cause some relief. However, since ergonomics alone cannot resolve a visual problem, using ophthalmic computer eyeglasses is also necessary. If you think you are suffering from CVS or at risk of getting it, contact Dr. Chesen at his Miramar optometric office by calling 954-437-9733.

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If you think that you might be at risk for CVS, you should make an appointment with an eye care professional sooner than later. At a computer vision exam, your eye care professional will perform tests to detect any particular vision problems that might worsen symptoms of computer eye strain. Depending on the results of these tests, your optometrist may prescribe prescription computer eyeglasses to reduce discomfort at your screen. An anti-reflective coating is highly recommended for computer glasses. An antireflective coating lessens glare that may interfere with your ability to focus on images on your screen.

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Are You Ready? Do you have a thoughtful and comprehensive estate plan which includes: • Caring for you and your loved ones in case of disability or death? • Protecting loved ones from creditors and predators after you are gone? • Providing parents with access to college kids’ health status and medical decision making in emergencies? • Ensuring your babysitter knows what to do if you don’t return when expected?

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ments. The planning process requires a thoughtful discussion with an experienced attorney to identify areas of concern and vulnerability, followed by the design and implementation of a plan with appropriate documents to address these areas. The plan can be very simple or more complex, depending on one’s particular situation. When beginning the planning process with an attorney, 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. 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. 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. What about doctors, insurance, and government resources? Who is authorized to provide treating physicians with care instructions for an ailing loved one, who has access to one’s health information, and who is authorized to interact with insurance companies, Social Security, Medicare, and other government agencies? A comprehensive estate plan should provide for all of this. What if I do nothing? 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. All distributions are predetermined and there is no opportunity to protect your spouse, children, or other relatives from creditors, predators, or their own bad habits. Moreover, if you leave minor children, their guardian will have access to your assets. Estate planning is an interactive and collective process which commences once a client meets with their trusted legal counselor. It should not simply be a “check the box” or “fill out the form” exercise. The value of estate planning is the advice and guidance received, not the documents delivered. As we all know, the course of a family’s life can be turned upside down in an instant. Meet with a qualified estate planning attorney and craft a plan that’s right for you and your family without delay. 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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Thank You For Electing Me As Your New Mayor BY WAYNE MESSAM, MAYOR

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Residents! I am Wayne Messam, your new mayor of the beautiful City of Miramar! Words cannot begin to express the gratitude I feel for having earned the confidence of our residents to lead Miramar into this new and exciting era. As a first-generation American of Jamaican heritage, I am humbled and honored to lead Miramar as its first African-American mayor, along with the City’s first Haitian-American Commissioner, Darlene Riggs, Vice Mayor Yvette Colbourne, Commissioner Winston Barnes and newly-elected Commissioner Maxwell Chambers. Together, we commit to developing policies that strengthen our community and ensuring a fiscally-viable and sustainable future for all Miramar residents. As a husband of 17 years to my beautiful wife Angela and father to my son, Wayne II and twins Kayla and Kyla, I understand and strive to build trusting, reliable and meaningful relationships. As your elected official, my door will always be open to you. I welcome you and promise to listen to your concerns and your needs.

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