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COMMUNITY NEWS 10 Mayor Messam, Commissioner Riggs and Haitian Consul Francois Host Haitian Heritage Event 10 Miramar Student and Mayor Win Big at Louder Than A Bomb Poetry Festival 11

City of Miramar Partnered With Minority Builders Coalition To Stage Successful Golf Tournament

12 National Author Makes a Stop in Miramar as Part of the South Florida Book Festival and Literary Conference 12 Two Local Authors Will Discuss Self-Publishing at Miramar Library 14 City of Miramar Turns City Vehicles Into Mobile Mascots for Stormwater Matters Campaign

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Independence Day Celebration Come on out and celebrate the 4th of July with the City of Miramar. There’s a whole lot of fun for everyone. Enjoy water slides, bounce houses, food trucks, novelty vendors and music followed by a spectacular fireworks show. 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m., Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway. For more information call 954-602-3119

Teen Dennis Project presents Electronic Snap Circuits - Construct electronic circuits! These are real working circuits just like the circuits found in today’s modern technology that we find ourselves using regularly including video games and cell phones. Ages 12-18. Registration required at 954-357-8095. Sponsored by the Broward County Library Foundation. 3:00 - 3:45 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

5th Spanish Fun. Digame un Cuento/Tell Me a Story - Join in an evening of stories 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. Family Yoga - All ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Miramar Library. 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

Exercise Your Brain: Learn the Ins and Outs of Self-Publishing - Calling all writers! The Miramar Library is holding a self-publishing seminar. Learn the ins and outs of self-publishing from literary publicist, Javier Perez of Page-Turner Publicity and local authors, Solange Ritchie and Vincent Sachar. Discover how these authors’ turned their works into a concrete reality. 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

13th Story Time Soccer - Learn techniques through stories and games. Ages 2-5. Registration required at 954-357-8095. Sponsored by the Friends of the Miramar Library. 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

15th Family Bingo - Come try your luck while having quality time with your loved ones. Everyone will take home prizes. All ages. 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

6th STEAM Ramps-Up, Over and Go! Introduce your children to STEAM. This activity will explore concepts through storytelling using ramps, bridges and paths. Ages 4-8. Registration required at 954-357-8095. 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. For more information call 954-357-8090.

6th and 20th 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.

16th Gain the Upper Hand with Your iPad! iOS 9 - In this course you will learn how to use advanced apps for iPad such as using the built in Camera to take, view, edit and share photos; using the iPad to read books; using maps, Safari and email; using podcast, iTunes, Family Sharing and more. Please bring your own iPad fully charged. Seating is limited. No Pre-Registration. 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090. 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.

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Exercise Your Mind: Learn How to Make Jewelry - Learning new skills will keep your brain sharpe. Join jewelry designer Meoldy Tull as she teaches beginner jewelry makers to assemble their own bracelets. You can wear your new bracelet home! Registration required at 954-357-8180. Sponsored by the Broward County Public Library Foundation. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

and patterns compared to children’s coloring books. This program offers a unique way to de-stress and unwind. Join in 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 954-357-8180 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

Pi-Yo Exercise Class! - Pi-Yo is a low impact exercise program which uses Pilates and Yoga inspired moves set to faster paced music. Come use your body weight as natural resistance, strengthen your muscles, increase your stamina, and get flexibility. Sponsored by Baptist Health Sound Florida. Ages 14 and up. 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090. Teen Art Immersion: Gelli Print with designer Frances Tyler - Beginners can enjoy immediate gratification and have a stack of amazing prints in no time. More experienced printmakers are pushed to experiment, adapt, combine, and layer. It’s easy, fun and totally addicting! Ages 12-18. Sponsored by the Friends of the Miramar Library. Registration required at 957-357-8095. 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

Bee Educated: Come learn about the honeybee with Chrissy Randall from the Broward Beekeepers Association. View a live beehive! All ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Miramar Library. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

19th STEAM Tower: If It Goes Up, Will It Come Down? Explore the concept of gravity using scientific methods to build a tower. Ages 4-8. Registration required at 954-357-8095. 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.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. Come on out and write, read, listen and comment! 10:30 a.m.- 12:00p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

23rd Zinio Free Online Magazines - Learn how to download free online Magazines from Broward County Library and Zinio. Bring your mobile device fully charged. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090. Adult Coloring Book Club : A Unique Way to Destress and Unwind- Adult Coloring Books have intricate designs

Teen Crazy Knots: Come join us for stitching fun! Ages 12-18. Registration required at 954-357-8095. Sponsored by the Friends of the Miramar. 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

26th Zumba Kids! Let’s make fitness fun! Ages 5-12. Sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida. 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

27th Tween Upcycling - Amazing and easy ideas to re-use and re-purpose old stuff into something new and useful. Ages 7-12. Registration required at 954-357-8095. 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

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Mayor Messam, Commissioner Riggs and Haitian Consul Francois Host Haitian Heritage Event BY JILL SHARPE

ayor Wayne Messam, Commissioner Darline B. Riggs and Haitian Consul Guy Francois, Jr. jointly hosted a reception on Monday, May 23rd in recognition of Haitian Heritage Month at the Miramar Cultural Center. Approximately 280 guests attended the reception that featured Twoubadou Mania with Yvon “Kapi” Andre of famed Haitian band Tabou Combo, the Nancy St. Leger Dancers and Singer Saskya Sky. Guests were also treated to spoken word poetry by

Marnino Toussaint and Hillary Nomes of the Jason Taylor Foundation, an honor guard from Miramar High School as well as artwork by David Beaubrun and Jocelyn Telson. The event MC was actress and former Miss Haiti, Sandra Justice. Haitian Consul Francois extended a heartfelt thank you to the event hosts for their commitment to the Haitian Community and for recognizing the community’s rich heritage. Darlene Riggs, the first elected Haitian American

in Broward County talked about how much it means to her to be an elected official in the great City of Miramar and Mayor Messam talked about how special it was to see so many different people involved in the event. “This celebration was not only important to the Haitian Community, it was heartwarming to see the numbers of residents and guests from other countries who joined with our Haitian brothers and sisters in this joyous event,” said Mayor Messam.

Miramar Student and Mayor Win Big at Louder Than A Bomb Poetry Festival BY JILL SHARPE

iramar was the big winner in this year’s Louder Than a Bomb Florida Poetry Festival presented by Nova Southeastern University and UPS. Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam partnered with Desiray Baptiste, a senior at Miramar High School, to win first place in the first annual Mayor’s Slam event on April 12th. Then a few days later, Baptiste won the overall individual competition. Dubbed the “Super Bowl of poetry,” Louder Than a Bomb Florida, a Jason Taylor Foundation arts and education project, features a friendly spoken-word competition between school-based poetry teams representing local high schools from Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties. Funding from Nova Southeastern University, UPS and a host of other community partners has assisted the Jason Taylor Foundation support the schools’ efforts by providing year-round, in-class and after-school instruction, culminating in the 12-day Louder Than a Bomb Festival. The purpose of the Mayor’s Slam is to engage civic leadership with students from the community,” said Seth Levit, Executive Director of the Jason Taylor Foundation. Baptiste, who was part of Miramar High School’s winning team last year, was chosen by the poetry coach at her school to partner with Messam in the Mayor’s Slam. The Mayor and the student participated in a 90-minute workshop and wrote a powerful poem about the city which they performed together on stage in front of a large crowd at the Signature Grand in Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam during Davie on April 12th. Babtiste received his performance in the Mayor Slam

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a $500 scholarship as a result and the Mayor’s cup has found its home in the City of Miramar for the next year. “We believe very strongly in not only educating the young people we serve, but also in empowering them to develop their voice,” said Jason Taylor. “Our bluapple Poetry Network Mayor Wayne Messam, Miramar High School senior Desiray Baptiste and Miramar has provided these kids with the vehicle High School Creative Writing Teacher to share their stories and to have them and Poetry Coach Vaneisha Clarington. validated by their peers and adults alike, from schools and neighborhoods across the state. Louder Than A Bomb Florida only amplifies their powerful, raw truth and does so by combining the art of the spoken word with a sports-like atmosphere that is having a transformational effect on our community.” Since founding the bluapple Poetry Network with actor and poet Omari Hardwick in 2012, the Foundation has helped more than 60 schools activate this program, with more than 1,000 participants inspiring their communities with poetry. Louder Than a Bomb Florida is a festival featuring poetry bouts, workshops, exhibits, and ultimately the crowning of Florida’s top youth poetry team. The most critical component, however, is the year-round, meaningful instruction inside the classroom and after-school clubs, with teachers and teaching artists who create and facilitate a safe space for individual and collective expression. For more information on the Jason Taylor Foundation, please visit www.JasonTaylorFoundation.org or follow on Facebook: www. facebook.com/jasontaylorfoundation or Twitter and Instagram: @jtfoundation99 or @bluapplepoetry #LTABFLA.

City of Miramar Partnered With Minority Builders Coalition To Stage Successful Golf Tournament

he City of Miramar, which works to ensure fair and equitable public contracting throughout the City and home repair services for seniors, was proud to participate with Minority Builders Coalition., for its 2nd annual E. Pat Larkin Golf Tournament on Friday, June 10th. The theme this year was crazy pants and the rain and wind refused to dampen the spirit of all who attended. For 45 years, Minority Builders Coalition, Inc. (MBC) has been one of South Florida’s leading advocates for minority and small construction-related businesses. Many of the prime contractors seeking to do business with the city of Miramar count on MBC for assistance --they are also one of the premier community partners for home rehabilitation for seniors and low/moderate income families in this geographic region. MBC’s “Our Home Touch Program” repairs the homes of approximately 20 Miramar seniors annually. This year’s honorary chair was The City of Miramar’s Mayor Wayne M. Messam.

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National Author Makes a Stop in Miramar as Part of the South Florida Book Festival and Literary Conference BY JILL SHARPE

iko Branch, National Author, Co-Founder and CEO of the dynamic Miss Jessie’s, the company that revolutionized the hair care industry, is coming to speak at the Miramar Branch Library on July 23rd as part of the South Florida Book Festival and Literary Conference. Miko will talk about her book Miss Jessie’s, a memoir and business guide rich with inspirational life lessons and unique business advice. When Miko and her sister, Titi, were children, their grandmother, Miss Jessie, taught them independence and showed them the value of being “do it yourself” women, all while whipping up homemade hair concoctions at her kitchen table. As co-founders of Miss Jessie’s, Miko reveals how she and Titi applied those lessons to create a successful business from scratch. A family memoir with a wealth of practical business advice and handy hair tips, told in Miko’s funny and relatable voice, Miss Jessie’s is her remarkable story — from her childhood learning independence as a latchkey kid in Jamaica, Queens, to building a highly regarded company with her sister in their shared home

salon in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Miko reflects on her hard-won insights working for her autocratic, iron-fisted father, and how the self-sufficiency she learned in childhood helped her blossom. She speaks honestly of her mistakes and successes, and of her role as an industry leader, negotiating multi-million dollar deals while at the same time restoring the self-esteem of natural and curly haired women. Miramar Branch Librarian, Amy Hauptman is thrilled to have such an interesting and engaging author come to share her story. “Miko is truly an inspiration for entrepreneurs, women, people of color, and anyone looking to live their dreams,” said Hauptman. Come out and meet Miko on Wednesday, July 23rd from 2:00pm to 3:30pm at the Miramar Branch Library located at 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar, Florida. Free admission to the public. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Sign up on the South Florida Book Festival and Literary Conference’s Eventbrite page at http://sfbflc.com

Two Local Authors Will Discuss Self-Publishing at Miramar Library BY JILL SHARPE

f you’ve ever thought about writing a novel yourself, or are just curious about the process and would enjoy meeting and talking with some authors who have fulfilled their publishing dreams, then mark July 9th on your calendar. That’s the date when two South Florida authors and a successful literary publicist will participate in a panel discussion on self-publishing at the Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. The two authors, Vincent Sachar, who lives in Miramar and Solange Ritchie, from Cooper City, will be promoting their respective thriller novels, Nowhere On Earth and The Burning Man. They will be joined by Javier Perez, a national literary publicist and media

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consultant. The trio will discuss the writing process and what it takes to get a book to market as a selfpublished author. Sachar is a master of guiding readers through an exploration of things that we might otherwise fear while successfully and respectfully writing about different cultures and countries. His latest thriller, Nowhere on Earth, reflects how international borders provide little refuge from acts of terrorism today and the depth of negativity and divisiveness amongst our elected officials. The flawed hero of his book, a former Navy SEAL, fights for the principals of truth, justice and liberty in our country and beyond. An exciting new voice the in the mystery/thriller genre, Ritchie, a graduate of the University of Florida School of Law, has created a riveting character, Dr. Cat Powers, who is a forensic pathologist for the FBI. This character must not only solve horrific crimes, but is forced to deal with the misogyny and the extra hardships of being a woman in a man’s world. Taking a page from Ritchie’s “real life” as a successful attorney, Ritchie makes it clear in her books that women are not just femme fatales or victims, but strong and capable people who must find a way to balance all the challenges of work and family. Perez is the owner of Page-Turner Publicity, a Miami, Florida-based company that has been promoting public relations strategies to publishers and authors for over a decade. His experience has guided authors to bestseller lists from across the country.

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Miramar Branch Librarian, Amy Hauptman, said she is excited about this event as Sachar and Ritchie will share the journeys they’ve taken to make their work a concrete reality and Perez will share the business side of it all. “Self-publishing has become such a hot topic, especially since Amazon has become such a big player in the field,” Hauptman said. “People don’t realize that many best sellers were originally selfpublished such as The Fifty Shades Trilogy by E.L. James and Lisa Genova’s Still Alice. For more information call 954-357-8090.

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n Miramar, stormwater workflow vehicles like the F-150 pickup truck and the streetsweeper are not only getting the job done but drawing attention to the important work involved in stormwater management in the city. Each vehicle is wrapped with the public information campaign message, Only Rain in the Drain; intentionally turning them into Mobile Mascots for the City’s Stormwater Matters! campaign. “The campaign’s slogan sums up how important it is to keep pollutants like debris and pet waste away from street drains and gutters that lead to underground pipes and channels,” said Thomas Good, Public Works Director. Mobile Mascots are seen daily by over 55,000 drivers along the routes they frequent within the City. “They are helping present an active visual of what’s

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Dr. Trujillo answered some commonly asked questions about her practice.

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wanted to expand our service area to better meet the needs of our patients. After extensive research, Miramar turned out to be the most indicated area to add our service for our patients. Patients are welcome to visit either location.

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family care, focusing on prevention and counseling for all chronic and acute conditions, as well as weight management. We provide annual physicals for all ages, school and sport physicals, pre-operative clearance, well women exams, wellness for workers, DOT tests, as well as a convenient in-house laboratory. We were recently approved as a Civil Surgeon by the U.S.

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The Future Looks Bright at Glades Middle as New Principal Rekindles Passion, Purpose and Pride in the School BY JILL SHARPE

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is reaching new heights excelling in competitions and offering innovative programs. Most recently, on April 27th, the U.S. Army Educational Outreach Program announced that the 6th grade team “JNS” from Glades Middle School was one of the finalists in the 14th annual eCYBERMISSION STEM Competition. The team, comprised of Noah Aguirre, Scott Kuang and Jason Torres, worked with team advisor/ Cougar Path Gifted Science teacher Mr. Michael Large on how to solve the problem of agricultural runoff and the protection of our Everglades aquatic and coastal marine life. As a finalist, the team won $1,000 in U.S.EE Savings Bonds, valued at maturity. “I congratulate team JNS and Mr. Large for a job well done,” said Principal Santana. Glades Middle is also mighty proud of several

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y Fellow Miramar Residents, I hope you’re having an awesome summer. Now is that time to switch gears with the kids out of school in camp, playing sports, enjoying family time and perhaps catching up on things you hoped to do during the year but just didn’t get a chance. It’s the same here for us as City employees. We continue to work diligently, ensuring we are focused on all things important to our residents and business owners. Here’s an update: During a recent meeting, the Commission voted unanimously to approve an initiative I sponsored called the P.A.C.E Program for Home and Commercial Wind & Energy Efficient Improvement Financing. P.A.C.E. stands for Property Assessed Clean Energy. Home and business owners are eligible to equip their properties with wind and energy efficient improvements through special financing with approved industry leaders. The programs provide upfront capital to property owners that allows improvements to their properties with refinancing paid through a special, non ad-valorem assessment levied on the property and repaid annually on the property owner’s tax bill. P.A.C.E financing can be repaid without penalty in advance or in increments of five to twenty-five years at the home or business owner’s consent, depending on the lifespan of the improvements made to the property. I will be holding a series of meetings in the community with the approved lenders to put the two groups together. During the meetings, property owners will be able to get a better understanding of who is offering the program, qualifications needed, how to complete the forms and more. For additional information, please log on to the City’s website and visit my page at http://www.miramarfl.gov/293/Mayor-Wayne-M-Messam for dates and locations.

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olor blindness is a disorder affecting the capability to see colors under typical light or to discern colors as they are normally seen. Generally, the condition is present at birth, but it can also result from old age or a number of diseases of the eye. The discernment of color depends on cones located in the eye. People are usually born with three kinds of pigmented cones, each of which perceives various wavelengths of color. When it comes to pigment, the size of the wave is directly linked to the perceived color tone. Short waves produce blue tones, middle-sized waves are perceived as green tones and longer waves are seen as reds. Which type of cone is affected impacts the spectrum and severity of the color blindness. Because it is a gender-linked recessive trait, green-red color deficiency is more frequent in men than in females. Still, there are a small number of females who do experience some degree of color blindness, particularly yellow-blue deficiencies. Color vision deficiencies are not a debilitating condition, but it can impair educational progress and work performance. Not having the ability to distinguish colors as friends do can quickly and negatively impact a student’s confidence. For working people, color blindness could become a disadvantage

when competing against peers trying to advance in a similar industry. There are several examinations for color blindness. The most common is the Ishihara color test, named after its inventor. For this test a patient views a plate with a circle of dots in various sizes and colors. Within the circle appears a digit in a particular tint. The patient’s ability to see the number inside the dots of contrasting colors indicates the level of red-green color sight. Even though inherited color vision deficiencies can’t be treated, there are some steps that might improve the situation. Some evidence shows that wearing tinted contacts or anti-glare glasses can help people to see the distinction between colors. More and more, computer applications are becoming available for regular personal computers and even for smaller machines that can assist users to distinguish color better depending upon their specific diagnosis. There are also exciting experiments being conducted in gene therapy to correct the ability to distinguish colors. How much color vision problems limit a person is dependent upon the type and severity of the condition. Some individuals can adapt to their condition by familiarizing themselves with alternate cues for colored objects or signs. For example, many individuals are capable of learning the shapes of traffic signs (rather than recognizing red) or contrasting items with paradigms like a blue body of water or green trees. If you notice signs that you or a child might be color blind, we recommend that you see an optometrist. The sooner you are aware of a problem, the sooner you can help. To book an eye exam for your child, contact Dr. Michael Chesen at 954-437-9733. The office is located at 2909 Dykes Rd., in the Fountains of Miramar Shopping Plaza.

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s the U.S. continues to lick its economic wounds from the recession’s aftermath, millions of consumers are still faced with that ugly 4 letter word — DEBT. Nearly eight out of every ten Americans are in debt, i.e., they owe far more than they own. Debt collectors have created a multibillion dollar industry preying upon the financial hardships of others. While some collection companies are legitimate, many abuse the process daily by harassing debtors, calling multiple times a day, even on weekends, attempting to collect debts. These unscrupulous debt collectors live by the philosophy that if they harass you enough, at some point you’ll simply pay the debt just to get rid of the nuisance. This article, and the articles for the next two months, will address how consumers, through the assistance of knowledgeable counsel, can fight back against debt collectors, and win big money. There are at least three different avenues by which consumers can fight back against harassment and the never ending phone calls by debt collectors -- The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act. Each of these, individually or together, when properly presented can result in huge damages in favor of consumers and against debt collectors. In 1991 Congress passed the TCPA. Among other things, this Act restricts debt collectors from using an automated telephone dialing system (“robocalling”) to place calls, or texts to a debtor’s cellular telephone without their consent. Since 1991, however, debt collectors have become more sophisticated, and as a result, new laws have been implemented with the assistance of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), in order to combat the ever-evolving tactics debt collectors use to harass consumers daily. For example, Congress has enacted severe penalties for debt collection practices which allow consumers to collect between $500.00 and $1500.00 per collection call or text! In a recent federal case, the Court ordered a debt collector to pay a consumer $363,500.00 for robo-calling 727 times without express consent. In another case, the same federal court determined that the debt collector should pay $1,500 per each phone call considered “willful and knowing.” In both of these cases, the consumer prevailed, because they hired a knowledgeable attorney in order to assist them with their claims. Claims raised under the TCPA are just one way in which The Arcia Law Firm can assist consumers to obtain a huge recovery against over-reaching debt collectors. Most importantly, when hiring the Arcia Law Firm to handle a TCPA claim, consumers are responsible for zero costs— no money down, no expenses out of pocket. Whether you have been the victim of unwanted telephone calls or texts, or seek assistance with understanding your rights as a consumer faced with harassing debt collection phone calls, our firm will be able to assist you.

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The Arcia Law Firm is privileged to successfully represent dozens of consumers in our community against unethical and unscrupulous debt collectors. Contact the Arcia Law Firm at 954-437-9066 to schedule your free consultation with Omar Arcia to discuss your case in detail. You may also visit www.arcialawfirm.com for more information about the Firm, and to make your appointment online.

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ne of the interesting facts about South Florida is that it has one of the most electrically active atmospheres in the world. I’m not talking about the nightlife. Lightning strikes this fun area of the country thousands of times every year, unfortunately causing several deaths. Having great experience with lightning, most Floridians have learned how to decrease their chances of being struck. During a thunderstorm common sense takes over, we get indoors, we don’t stand under a tree, some even skip the 18th hole. Why? Because we have, in some crude way, noticed the statistics of lightning strikes. Then I wonder, why do people risk their lives every day undergoing cosmetic surgery procedures in mass production surgery centers? I’m not pointing fingers here, I’m just pointing out that cosmetic surgery can be a rewarding experience, but all surgery carries risk. Cosmetic surgery complications are rare, and those resulting in death are even rarer. Thousands of people are flocking to South Florida from around the world to experience the boon of cosmetic surgery. Most of these beauty pilgrims are attracted by the amazingly low prices here. The product of warring cosmetic surgery centers that continue to stab at each other’s hearts with yet a more affordable price. Some board certified plastic surgeons are violating the code of ethics using questionable marketing strategies in order to attract patients. Mass production, performed by detached physicians, guided by unscrupulous businessmen is a veritable lightning rod. In the constant effort to control costs, many centers start cutting back on a very important part of the equation, safety. Just think of it this way, when you have gotten the best price anywhere for your procedure, just imagine where the center has cut costs in order to provide you with that amazing price. Here is a little advice: Do your homework. Just because a friend had a procedure at a high volume center, and did OK, doesn’t mean you will be as lucky. Go to the ASPS website ASPS.org, and get educated on who should perform your procedure and what certifications the facility should have. Do a bit of research on their track record, and read reviews (the good, the bad, and the ugly). An infection can set you back thousands of dollars in lost work time, and further medical expenses. A botched job can cost you triple to fix. So now that really cheap surgery has become very expensive. Unfortunately, some have paid with their lives. So by all means come to South Florida to enjoy more affordable plastic surgery, just be very, very, careful where you stand.

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follow a plan. I am often reminded of one of my favorite John Lennon lyrics, “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans,” from his song, “Beautiful Boy.” The song was written for his young son, Sean. And, in the same year the song was released, tragedy struck. Lennon was shot and killed in front of his New York apartment. Life doesn’t always follow a plan. As an estate planning attorney, I frequently see the sad consequences of a family facing an unexpected death, made even more difficult when minor children are involved. Does having an estate plan lessen the pain of an expected loss? Of course not. But it does take some of the burden off surviving family members: difficult decisions have already been made, priorities set, helpers designated. An important component of a parent’s estate plan is addressing issues regarding the upbringing of your children. What happens if both you and your spouse die simultaneously, or within a short duration of time? A contingency plan should identify the persons you’d like to manage your assets, as well as the guardian you’d nominate to finish raising your children. In many instances, you may purposely designate different persons to deal with your money and your children so as to maintain a system of checks and balances. You don’t want the probate court deciding who will manage your finances, or to guess whom you’d prefer to raise your children. Other issues to consider are whether you’d like your heirs to receive an inheritance directly, or whether you’d prefer to have the assets placed in trust. Funds from a trust can be distributed based on a number of factors that you designate such as age, need, and/or even incentives based on behavior and education. All too often, children receive substantial assets before they are mature enough to handle them properly, with devastating results. Most importantly, give careful thought to your choice of guardian, ensuring that he or she shares the values you want instilled in your children. 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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re you a parent with minor children? Your days are busy and your life is full. Probably the last thing you want to imagine is the possibility that someday you may leave for work in the morning, and not return. Who will take care of your children if something happens to you? Or to both of you? Have you even thought about a will or trust? Perhaps that’s something you’d consider when you’re older. You’re young, healthy, and, of course, you plan to be around for a long time: to see your children finish college, to walk your daughter down the aisle, to grow old with your spouse or partner, and to play with your grandchildren. But we are reminded on a daily basis that life doesn’t always

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ollywood Eye Institute provides specialized, comprehensive and courteous ophthalmic care for all ages. Board Certified Physician and Eye Surgeon Shareen M. Greenbaum, M.D. is committed to providing superior care using the most advanced treatments and diagnostic techniques. She is also dedicated to exposing students, such as Sydney Korsunsky, to the ophthalmologic field. Dr. Greenbaum’s practice has grown substantially since it was established in 2012. As a single-practice ophthalmologist, she focuses on intraocular lens implant surgery, ophthalmic plastics, and refractive surgery. Dr. Greenbaum has been involved in multiple research projects and has been published in the peer-reviewed Retina Eye Journal for her research on Photodynamic Therapy for Age-Related Macular Degeneration. She is one of the first surgeons in Broward County to become certified in laser cataract surgery Dr. Greenbaum works with student intern, Sydney Korsunsky technology. Every year, Dr. Greenbaum invites a few dedicated students to shadow her in the field. She enjoys teaching the young medical professionals and helping them reach their highest potential. Sydney, who is majoring in Public Health at the University of Michigan, shadowed Dr. Greenbaum for six weeks this summer. “It was a pleasure to work with Sydney,” said Dr. Greenbaum, who graduated from University of Michigan. “She reminds me a lot of myself 20 years ago. She has already made the decision to pursue a career in medicine and I have no doubt she will make a great physician.” Sydney wanted to learn more about the field of ophthalmology, as well as the daily life and routine of a physician. “Ophthalmology is one of the most technically challenging professions in the medical field,” said Sydney. “The doctor has to work on a very small area with a limited field of vision. One wrong move and the patient could end up without sight.” As a positive role model and mentor, Dr. Greenbaum encourages students to understand the medical field, as well as other fields. “I advise all students to work hard to become well-rounded adults,” said Dr. Greenbaum. “While most pre-med students like to focus on science courses, I encourage them to take additional courses that will broaden their knowledge base.” Dr. Greenbaum, who is a native of Southeast Michigan, attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with High Distinction, with a major in Spanish language & History. She continued her education at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. She completed her residency training in Ophthalmology at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, where she served as Chief Resident. She is fluent in Spanish. Anyone interested in shadowing Dr. Greenbaum and learning more about the ophthalmic field should call the office to set up an interview. Hollywood Eye Institute is located at 11011 Sheridan Street, #215, in Hollywood. For information, call 954-447-0606 or visit www.hollywoodeyeinstitute.com.

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Forty students, including some from Coconut Palm Elementary School and Silver Lakes Elementary School, recently took part in the fourth annual Autism in Flight event at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The students had the opportunity to navigate the airport experience firsthand in an effort to help reduce stress on an actual flight.

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Students from Coral Cove Elementary performed the Lion King in front of a sold-out crowd at the Miramar Cultural Center on May 26th. The production was directed by Maria Garcia and choreographed by Judith Mcleod.

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odern technology helps us communicate better, and in so many different ways. In healthcare, the biggest change in technology has been the switch over to electronic health records (EHR). When patients’ medical information is kept electronically, providers can make more effective diagnoses, communicate with one another more easily and reduce medical errors. And patients can be more confident that the care they receive is efficient and coordinated. Here in South Florida, Memorial Healthcare System has been a leader on the electronic health records front, providing patients and families with timely, accurate medical information they need via Memorial MyChart. MyChart is a free service that Memorial offers to patients of Memorial MyChart doctors, patients who have been discharged from Memorial hospitals, emergency rooms or urgent care centers, and patients who have received care from South Broward Community Health Services. MyChart provides direct online access to portions of the information that providers have entered in their records — including lab and imaging results, allergies, medications, immunizations and medical histories — all stored for quick retrieval. Records are also available on your iPhone or android device. At MyChart, you can view your: •

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