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14 Symposium on Breast Cancer Will Provide Vital Information for Miramar Residents 16 Miramar Family Creates Fund to Help Children With Disabilities 16 Two Miramar Police Captains Graduate From Esteemed Programs 18 2015-2016 Art Exhibitions at Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark Celebrate Cultural Diversity

business spotlight 12 TAG USA Sports & Gymnastics’ Fall Programs

School News 20 Tropical Financial Credit Union Awards College Scholarships to Local Students

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10 Nickelodeon Provides an Added Dose of Fun to This Year’s Intercity Summer Games

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Seen on scene 36 Community Snapshots

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LEGALLY SPEAKING 24 Do I Need a Revocable Living Trust? 28 Winning Foreclosure Defenses Take Center Stage

Community News

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eye care 26 Getting Your Child’s Eyes Ready for the Classroom

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Memorial Hospital Pembroke Celebrates 20 Years with Memorial Healthcare System

by Jose Basulto Chairman South Broward Hospital District d.b.a. Memorial Healthcare System

emorial Hospital Pembroke is marking 20 years as a member of the Memorial Healthcare System family, having joined the system in July of 1995. For the past 20 years, Memorial Hospital Pembroke has grown to serve the patients and families of Pembroke Pines and beyond. With more than 13,000 annual admissions and observations, 301 licensed beds, and more than 730 employees and 800 active community medical staff, Memorial Hospital Pembroke provides a wide range of high-quality healthcare services in a compassionate community setting. Between the Urgent Care Center and its Emergency Room, Memorial Hospital Pembroke treats more than 100,000 patients each year.

Innovative Treatments for Patients and Families Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy – Advanced technologies, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, provides a comprehensive outpatient program in the prevention and treatment of chronic, non-healing wounds caused by diabetes, infection, hypertension, burns, trauma and other complex conditions. Sleep Study Program – Patients coping with undiagnosed sleep disorders can receive innovative treatments from Memorial Hospital Pembroke’s highly trained sleep technologists. Memorial Ventilator Program (MVP) – Memorial Ventilator Program provides highly specialized inpatient care for patients with acute or chronic respiratory needs, including chronically or critically ill patients who are referred from the Intensive Care Unit. New Vision Medical Stabilization – An inpatient medical stabilization service for people with drug- or alcohol-related issues. Memorial Hospital Pembroke Surgical Services – The hospital’s surgical program offers new facilities and leadingedge technology, including the Olympus EndoAlpha Integrated Operating Room and the Olympus 3-Dimensional Video System. Memorial Urgent Care in Pembroke Pines – The Urgent Care Center, affiliated with Memorial Hospital Pembroke, provides

minor-emergency care for adult and pediatric patients for a variety of injuries and illnesses, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. My ER – Memorial Hospital Pembroke’s Emergency Department is fast, friendly and efficient, providing expert emergency care in your own backyard. Primary Stroke Center – Memorial Neuroscience Institute at Memorial Hospital Pembroke has obtained the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center, with an expert, multidisciplinary team of staff and physicians caring for patients who have sustained a stroke.

A “Fit” Way to Celebrate! To celebrate its service to the community, this fall Memorial Hospital Pembroke will create a Memorial Fitness Zone at Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome, 9501 Sheridan Street, Hollywood. The zone will feature outdoor equipment that can be used free of charge – as a warm-up or cool-down to an exercise routine, or as its own fitness regimen – by exercisers age 14 and older. The fitness zone will also be lit at night for those fitness fanatics who like to get their workouts in after dark. As chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the South Broward Hospital District, I’m proud that Memorial Hospital Pembroke has cared for our community for 20 years – and that, through leading-edge services and innovative programs like the new Memorial Fitness Zone, Memorial Hospital Pembroke will keep contributing to the health and well-being of Broward patients and families in the decades to come.

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5th My Soul Is Bleeding – A gripping stage play that takes an in-depth look at the dysfunctional and profoundly dark secrets that cripple the family of Ciara Grace. My Soul is Bleeding chronicles the journey of souls bound by lies, love, guilt and shame. It peels back the layers that cover difficult subject matter such as mental and emotional abuse and neglect, parental abandonment, suicide, domestic violence and rape. It’s a tale that captures the essence of being broken. Not recommended for children 12 and under. 2:00 p.m. and 7 p.m., Miramar Cultural Center/ ArtsPark, 2400 Civic Center Place. Call 954-602-4500.

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.

Solar/Lunar Viewing – Four hundred years ago, the telescope was invented and changed the way we look at the world and the space we occupy. Join the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association as they bring the universe closer with their high powered telescopes. 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

5th & 19th 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.-12:30 a.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. Wags-n-Tales – Children can gain confidence in their reading skills by reading to a pet therapy dog. Ages 5-10. 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Registration required. 954-357-8095. Sponsored by the Humane Society of Broward County., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

Pet Wellness Clinic-Rabies Vaccinations – Hosted by Broward County Animal Care. Residents may bring their dogs and cats so that they can receive a one-year rabies vaccination and Broward County Pet Registration Tag for $25 if your pet is spayed/neutered, $35 if not. Microchips available for $15. You must be a Broward County resident to attend. All dogs must be on leashes and all cats in carriers. ONLY CREDIT/DEBIT CARD PAYMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED! 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

14th 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. 6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

9th Friends of the Miramar Library Book Club – New Wednesday Evening Book Club opens with a celebration of Banned Books Week and The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Join others who share the joy of reading and discussing a good book. Light refreshments will be served. 6:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Call the library to order a copy of the book. 954-357-8090 X8180

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19th Celebrating the Art of Community Service – National Dog Service Month with Bailey and Theresa Matonti from Wags N Tales: Join Golden Retriever, Bailey and her handler, Theresa Matonti, from the Miramar Library’s monthly “Wags N Tales” program as they celebrate National Service Dog Month. Learn about Bailey’s journey towards therapy dog certification as part of the Humane Society of Broward County Assisted Animal Therapy Program and discover all the things Bailey is trained to do. 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. The Rhythms of Latin America!– Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and experience the rhythms and dances of Latin America with performer Griselda Marcos! 1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

15th 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 use to fuel and sustain a healthy brain from infancy into the golden years. Come join us for this fun workshop! 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. Make Your Very Own Worry Doll– Children will have fun making their own worry dolls. They will dress and decorate their doll with multicolor embroidery thread and markers using their own creativity. Ages 8-12, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Registration required.

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and join us as we write, read, listen and comment! 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. Friends of the Miramar Library Computer Video Game Challenge – Super Mario Flash Brothers!! Players of all ages are invited to battle their opponents in one of the coolest flash games of all time. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each round. In order to compete, players must register by no later than Saturday, September 19, 2015 which requires a registration fee of $5.00 For more details see the reference desk or call 954-357-8090 X8180. 1:00p.m.-5:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

26th Gain the Upper Hand with Your iPad! iOS 8 – 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. 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.

28th 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.

Ongoing Reading Buddies – Practice reading with a teen volunteer! Ages 5-10. Mondays 5:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

24th 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

Tween Wii: Gaming fun! – Ages 8-12, Wednesdays 5:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. Toddler Story Time – Stories, songs and crafts, with caregiver, ages 2-5. Thursdays (except September 3rd) 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Registration required: 954-357-8095. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

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Nickelodeon Provides an Added Dose of Fun to This Year’s Intercity Summer Games BY JILL SHARPE

n celebration of July being National Parks and Recreation Month, more than 200 summer campers in the City of Miramar enjoyed a special day filled with fun, food, games and activities with campers from the City of Miami Gardens and other surrounding areas. The Intercity Summer Games took place at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreation Center located at 3000 NW 199th Street in Miami Gardens on Thursday, July 30th. Not only did the Miramar campers get to celebrate parks and outdoor activities as well as socialize with other South Florida campers, this year’s festivities also highlighted Nickelodeon’s Road to the Worldwide Day of Play (WWDoP) and Nike’s athletic station. WWDoP is an annual celebration designed to encourage children and parents to turn off the television and play -- especially outdoors. The Miramar campers enjoyed the added treat of special guest appearances from Nick’s television, gaming and cartoon shows. Nickelodeon was also on hand to film and photograph the event. Campers Aden Daniels and Michael Grant said their favorite part of the day was seeing the Ninja Turtle and getting slimed! “It was great to do all these fun things with all my friends,” Daniels said. Dinerro Heurtelou liked meeting the Nick characters the best. “It was so awesome to see Paola Andino and Nick Merico who play Emma and Daniel on the show Every Witch Way,” said Heurtelou.

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Shayon Tresvant, Educational Instructor, said it was great to see the kids running around and enjoying themselves. “This is a needed break for these kids away from the monotony of school work. “ Janine Alleyne, Recreation Leader with the City of Miramar, said her favorite part of the day was watching the kids get slimed. “I’d like to thank the City of Miami Gardens for inviting us,” Alleyne said. “I hope that we can continue to partner on great activities like this in the future.” Nickelodeon Public Affairs Manager Sydney Cohn said the event in Miami Gardens was one of a series of events held throughout the country leading up to Worldwide Day of Play which is September 26th. “Our aim is to promote active lifestyles and enhance what our partners are already doing out there in the communities,” said Cohn. To provae their point, in addition to providing lots of fun activities at the event, Nickelodeon also presented a $10,000 check to Up2Us Sports to support their programs. Up2Us Sports places and trains coaches in different sports programs to encourage healthy living. “Our goal is to show that physical fitness through sports improves physical health and mental health,” said Up2Us Sports founder Paul Caccamo. “The money that we received from Nickelodeon will help us expand our program, train more coaches and impact a lot more kids.”

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Symposium on Breast Cancer Will Provide Vital Information for Miramar Residents BY JILL SHARPE

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Miramar Family Creates Fund to Help Children With Disabilities BY JILL SHARPE

iramar resident Ryan Soto is only three-years-old but already he and his family are serving as an inspiration to a lot of other children and families. Ryan was born with a congenital hand deformity. His parents were understandably worried that their son would not be able to do many ordinary things. “Ryan’s journey has not been an easy one,” said his mother Aileen. “But he has shown us life’s challenges are meant to make us stronger.” The family started Ryan in therapy when he was just two months old and before they knew it Ryan began proving everyone wrong as he conquered one obstacle after another and found “his own way” of doing things. “Ryan became such an inspiration to others that even his doctors and therapist made him a poster child for children with physical disabilities,” Aileen said. “Likewise, Ryan’s can do attitude inspired our family to serve as advocates for other families who feel hopeless about their child’s disability.” The Soto family partnered with the Miami Children’s Foundation to create Ryan’s Helping Hand Fund to spread awareness and to raise money for research, equipment, and treatment for children with upper limb differences like Ryan. They set up a fan page on facebook (www.facebook.com/ ryanshelpinghand) to collect donations for the fund and also to help children like Ryan feel supported within their community. For their first event, Ryan’s Helping Hand will be participating in the Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, September 19th. All donations made to the team will go directly to the fund and will be allocated specifically to children with limb differences. The event starts and finishes at Coral Gables City Hall. To join the team, volunteer, or make a donation visit http://support.mchf.org/ goto/ryanshelpinghand. Those interested in more information may also email ryanshelpinghand@gmail.com.

Two Miramar Police Captains Graduate From Esteemed Programs BY JILL SHARPE

iramar Police Captain James Dunkelberger and Captain Shalida Smith recently graduated from the nation’s top law enforcement development training academies. Captain James Dunkelberger was one of four South Florida law enforcement officers who graduated in June from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. As FBI National Academy graduates, these officers enter into a select group made up of less than one percent of the country’s law enforcement officers. The FBI National Academy, one of the premier law enforcement academies in the world, is dedicated to the improvement of law enforcement standards and has long been a benchmark for professional continuing education. Captain Dunkelberger has a Master of Public Administration from Barry University and is currently working towards his doctoral degree Captain Smith attended the esteemed University of Louisville’s Southern Police Institute Administrative Officers Course. The Southern Police Institute is an advanced education and training institute whose mission is to enhance the professional development of law enforcement practitioners. It has been consistently ranked among the top law enforcement educational and training schools in the nation. Captain Smith was designated a “Dean’s Scholar” of academic excellence for earning a letter grade of “A” in each of her courses. Captain Smith also holds a Bachelor of Professional Studies and a Master of Public Administration from Barry University. Miramar Police Department Chief Ray Black congratulated Captain Dunkelberger and Captain Smith for their commendable achievements. “Both of these individuals are dedicated professionals whose accomplishments reflect favorably upon themselves, our city, and the law enforcement community,” Chief Black said.

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2015-2016 Art Exhibitions at Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark Celebrate Cultural Diversity BY JILL SHARPE

alerie Norman Gammon, Director of Cultural Affairs for the City of Miramar has announced five upcoming art exhibitions that will be presented at the popular, multipurpose Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark Ansin Family Art Gallery. “Get ready for another impressive artistic season,” said Gammon. “We’ve scheduled five exciting exhibitions that are certain to appeal to our growing and diverse community, including a timely and compelling photographic collective of President Barack Obama’s presidency. Best of all, the Miramar Cultural Center/ ArtsPark is easy to get to and a great place to relax and appreciate the arts.”

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NIÑA / PINTA / SANTA MARIA A collection of art pieces that celebrate the distinct, vibrant and rich traditions of Hispanic Heritage. Artists include Joan Belmar from Chile, Aimee Perez from Cuba, Francisco Pazos from Spain, and Octabio Cuellar, who is Yuoslabian/Cuban.

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PURVIS ON PAPER A unique exhibit filled with 30 works by internationally renowned, Miami-based artist Purvis Young. His work, often a blend of collage and painting, utilizes found objects and the experience of AfricanAmericans in the South.

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RALPH GIBSON 104 framed black and white and color pictures of women and still life’s by Los Angeles photographer Ralph Gibson. His photographs allow the subject to become not only more vividly themselves, but also evoke what one cannot see beyond the picture plane.

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AWAKENING JAMAICA In 1891, a group of Jamaican businessmen calling themselves the “Awakening Jamaica” committee hired Valentine & Sons of Dundee, Scotland to travel to Jamaica to create a photographic portrait of the island as a commercial and tourist paradise. The 116 large format photographs were displayed to great acclaim at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago. The Ansin Family Art Gallery within the Miramar Cultural Center/Arts Park is located at 2400 Civic Center Place. Parking is free. For more information, please call 954.602.4525 or visit www.miramarculturalcenter.org.

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ne student from Miramar and three other local students headed to college in the fall received $1,000 scholarships from Tropical Financial Credit Union on July 29th at the credit union headquarters in Miramar. Jose Olivia, the scholarship winner from Miramar, is enrolled at Pasco-Hernando State College in New Port Richey Florida. The other winners were Joshua Davis from Tamarac, who will be attending Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Jordan Suarez, from West Palm Beach, who will attend the University of Florida in Gainesville and Cortland Brigham from West Palm Beach, who will attend Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Tropical Financial Credit Union, a not-for-profit financial institution that serves Southeast Florida, first began awarding college scholarships last year. In addition to the four students who graduated high school this past spring, Tropical Financial also gave out one non-traditional scholarship — a new category for adults already out of high school, but who want to continue their education. It’s available to someone, for example,

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Legally Speaking

Winning Foreclosure Defenses Take Center Stage

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

n the quickly changing landscape of foreclosure cases in Florida, at least two new defenses are being accepted by courts in favor of homeowners. If these defenses are presented with the appropriate cases to a judge, it should result in a dismissal or final judgment in favor of the borrower. The key is knowing when and how to present these defenses in your case. The first defense is one we have previously mentioned in other articles; statute of limitations. The laws that set deadlines by when lawsuits must be filed are called statutes of limitations. Different deadlines exist for different types of lawsuits, and they vary by state. In Florida, there is a five (5) year statute of limitations to file a foreclosure case. A lender that filed a previous foreclosure case which was dismissed for any reason CANNOT re-file another foreclosure case using the same date of non-payment, if the new lawsuit is filed more than five years after the date you stopped paying the mortgage. A key to a judgment in favor of the homeowner in the new action is proving that the default date on the old and new lawsuits are identical.

Another winning defense is based on the language of the notice of default and acceleration sent by the lender prior to the foreclosure. This is also commonly referred to as the “demand letter.” If the demand letter you received prior to a foreclosure indicates that you should “file a court action” in order to assert your defenses to acceleration and default, then it contradicts the language of your mortgage. Florida is considered a judicial foreclosure state, unlike the majority of states in the U.S. This means that a lender seeking to foreclose in Florida must first sue the homeowner in order to obtain title to the property after non-payment of the mortgage. A homeowner is, therefore, not required to file a court action in Florida to assert defenses to foreclosure. However, many lenders drafted their demand letters incorrectly by using language that is only appropriate to non-judicial states. Florida homeowners can use this mistake to their benefit, and may be able to dismiss the foreclosure case altogether. 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 within the same office, and we will gladly refer you to dozens of 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 unique DVD developed by the Arcia Law Firm entitled “Fight for Your Home.” If you mention that you heard about the DVD through this magazine, you will receive a complimentary copy during your free consultation to discuss your case in detail with a member of our highly experienced legal team. 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 Omar Arcia, or visit www.arcialawfirm.com to schedule your appointment online, view informative articles and client success video testimonials, actual completed loan modifications organized by lender, and to chat live with one of our knowledgeable staff members.

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BY WAYNE M. MESSAM, MAYOR

hope you have had a wonderful summer, participating in activities enjoyed by you and your families. I wanted to bring something of concern to your attention and hope you support the decisions we are moving forward with to protect the City of Miramar and our County. Recently, Kanter Real Estate LLC applied to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for exploratory oil drilling on 20,000 acres of land the company owns in the Everglades, only 6 miles west of the City of Miramar. This is an environmental and water supply matter that concerns not only Miramar, but all of Broward County. There are many reasons to raise objection to this permit application. Exploratory oil drilling has potential impacts to the sheet-flow of the Everglades and current Everglades restoration projects, contamination of surface waters, effects on wildlife, and the enormous risk to the Biscayne Aquifer – a primary source of drinking water for millions of our residents in Broward County and beyond. I have asked our city attorney to assess our legal options and provide us with other measures that may be taken to potentially intervene in the process. In addition, I have contacted the mayors of all the Broward cities as well as the Broward County Commission to request their support in this effort. I am proud to say that a number of cities including Pembroke Pines, Davie, Sunrise, Wilton Manors have responded. I have also heard from a number of representatives who are also ready to step forward.

The site is only 6 miles away from Miramar.

The City of Miramar unanimously passed a resolution expressing Miramar’s objection to the permit application and oil drilling that impacts Miramar. The resolution asks that Broward County cities and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners support us in objecting to the application. I hosted a meeting on August 18th with stakeholders from the City, the public and fellow mayors to provide information regarding the permit process, our legal options and a call to action to stop this activity, which could potentially impact our quality of life and harm our environment. I will continue to keep you posted regarding our efforts and look forward to hearing from you as we work to protect our environment. Yours in service, Mayor Wayne M. Messam wmessam@miramarfl.gov

The Trouble with Eye Shadow, Botox, and Poker

SEPTEMBER 2015 | OUR CITY MIRAMAR

BY JOSE M. SOLER-BAILLO M.D., M.S., BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON

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otox” and other cosmetic neurotoxins cause temporary paralysis of the forehead and brow muscles, and improve the appearance of wrinkles. Most people don’t know that this wonderful adjunct to cosmetic surgery can make drooping eyelids worse. One of the most frequent complaints I hear from women as they get older is that putting on eye shadow becomes more and more of a challenge. As the years pass the skin of the upper lid becomes more redundant, creating a formidable task. Different application techniques have been tried unsuccessfully, the pull, the stretch, even wishing for a third hand. Then the caking and smudging that results can get you a part on “The Walking Dead”. The problem is real, and it continues to progress. What can you do??? Here is an example: So you are a smart cosmopolitan woman, and want to fight the aging battle. Immediately you turn to the “non-surgical” miracle. “Botox”, “Dysport” or whatever toxin “du jour” is available. You grab your “Groupon voucher” and run to your favorite dermatologist, spa, dentist, internist, OB/GYN, hairdresser, friend of a friend, to be done in their house, and who used to be a doctor or a nurse somewhere.... just to get the magic cure. Just a few “lunchtime injections” and voila!! Your forehead is so smooth that you could win the world poker championship, but your eyelids are now worse than ever. And!! Your paralyzed forehead can’t raise your brows, even if you were reading the winning ‘Lotto” ticket. So you run back to your “expert” and explain the problem. Their usual answers follow, “mmm”, “I think you’re exaggerating”, “It will settle in a few days”, “but you look great!!”, “the friend of a friend left town”. Fortunately the effects of this mistake wears off in about three to four months, and you’re back to square one. The reality is that most of these “experts” will not analyze your eyelid problem properly, and will actually cause more harm than good. So be smart... From a plastic surgeon’s perspective the easiest and most successful solution to the problem is the upper lid rejuvenation, AKA in the industry as an upper lid “blepharoplasty”. The word “blepharoplasty” comes from the Greek words “blepharon”, meaning eyelid, and “plasty” meaning to change or mold. This is a simple, minimally invasive procedure that takes about thirty minutes to perform. There is no need for general anesthesia. The results are beautiful rejuvenated eyelids that can tolerate the potential negative effects of Botox. It is relatively inexpensive, painless, and the recovery time is minimal. Some cold compresses, dark glasses for a few days, and back to makeup in a week. So before you make a costly mistake, go see a real expert, with the right skill to properly analyze your issues and help you achieve the results you want. Then your forehead, and eye shadow, can look great when you win that poker championship. An International, multilingual Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Jose SolerBaillo, brings to South Florida a refreshing, modern approach to Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Soler-Baillo earned his Medical Degree at the prestigious Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, trained in General Surgery at the Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, and received extensive training in Plastic Surgery in Miami, New York, and Texas. Dr. Soler-Baillo is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. For more information please visit, www.resultsmed.com or email info@soler-baillo.com.

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