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7th 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, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

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Gain the Upper Hand with Your iPad! iOS 9 – In this course you will learn how to use advanced apps for iPad. Please bring your own iPad fully charged. Seating is limited. No PreRegistration. 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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24th Library eBooks for Every One! – Learn how to download Library eBooks to your eReader, Tablet or Smart Phone. Choose from thousands of titles. Lightweight and easy to carry. Adjustable text size. No late fees. 3 week loan period. Bring your device fully charged. Kindle users must know their Amazon user id and password. 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

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Latin Roots starring Lucie Arnaz – Daughter of TV royalty Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz performs a fiery explosive and heartfelt musical tribute to the rhythm of her roots and a love note to her father. Latin Roots is an eclectic Latin American mix in English and Spanish that sizzles with sophistication and sassy spice to songs from Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Johnny Mercer and Desi Arnaz, himself. 8:00 p.m. Miramar Cultural Center-ArtsPark. Tickets may be purchased by calling 954-602-4500 or may be purchased online at www. miramarculturalcenter.org.

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Lung Cancer: Novel Targeted Immunotherapy Cancer cells are not like normal cells, in that they rapidly divide and frequently mutate or change in order to evade the immune system. Immunotherapy is a type of treatment that stimulates the body’s immune system to target and destroy cancer cells. A new investigational research trial, called CheckMate, is now being offered in select sites across the country to patients with advanced lung cancer. “This trial involves a new immunotherapy approach that specifically activates the immune system to fight lung cancer tumor cells, without harming healthy tissue,” according to Cleveland Clinic Florida oncologist, Bruno Bastos, MD. Cleveland Clinic Florida has been designated the first academic medical center in the region to participate in this cutting-edge immunotherapy trial. Dr. Bastos states, “We are pleased to now offer this treatment to patients with advanced lung cancer.”

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Miramar’s development had not taken place since his last memory of the area post Hurricane Andrew. The private meeting lasted over an hour as more than 150 specialty-invited guests sat and listened intently as the former President spoke about what’s at stake with this election. “It was an honor to host President Clinton on this historic day, said Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam. “I was able to share the many accomplishments of our city and stressed that issues challenging cities must be a priority for our next President.”

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Miramar Police Headquarters Receives Prestigious LEED® Gold Building Certification BY JILL SHARPE

he City of Miramar received the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) distinction of LEED® Gold certification for its newly constructed state-of-theart Police Headquarters. LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the foremost program for buildings, homes and communities that are designed, constructed, maintained and operated for improved environmental and human health performance. The Miramar Police Headquarters is a 65,000 sq. ft. facility located on the City of Miramar’s Town Center property at 11765 City Hall Promenade (adjacent to City Hall at 2300 Civic Center Place), Miramar, FL 33025. This distinctive honor comes on the heels of the facility’s recent ribbon-cutting held on June 15, 2016. “We are proud of our LEED® Gold Certification,” says Mayor Wayne Messam. “Our public safety professionals are working in an environment that is sustainable and environmentally-conscience, allowing them to be as productive as possible for the benefit of residents and community.” The Miramar Police Headquarters achieved LEED® Gold certification for implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions aimed at achieving high performance in the following areas: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. LEED® is the foremost program for the design, construction and operation of green buildings. More than 79,600 commercial and institutional projects are currently participating in LEED®, comprising more than 5 billion-square-feet of construction space in all 50 states and more than 161 countries and territories. “The green building movement offers an unprecedented opportunity to respond to the most-important challenges of our time, including global climate change, dependence on non-sustainable and expensive sources of energy and threats to human health,” said Rick Fedrizzi, CEO and founding chair, USGBC. “The work of innovative building projects such as the City of Miramar’s Police Headquarters is

a fundamental driving force in the green building movement.” The acquisition of LEED® Gold certification has aligned the City of Miramar’s Police Headquarters with a select group of innovative buildings who have demonstrated their commitment to sustainability. This distinction also comes with eligibility for the USGBC South Florida Gala Verde Awards which are extended to outstanding LEED® projects, inspirational businesses, dedicated individuals and instrumental regional members who are LEEDing® the way to a more sustainablebuilt environment in our South Florida.

Miramar Mayor Delivers Optimistic State of the City Message BY JILL SHARPE

ayor Wayne Messam presented the State of the City address on October 15th to a packed theater and confirmed that Miramar is on the rise. In a series of highlighted main points, the Mayor focused on the business sector, showcasing the growing aviation hub that has developed in the city with companies such as Kellstrom Defense expanding their footprint to accommodate their growing needs. Technology and manufacturing companies such as 3Z Telecom have moved into the city and are part of what is helping to bring high paying jobs to the area. Miramar had the 12th fastest growing-economy of 240 cities with 100,000 to 300,000 people this past year, having moved up from 15th last year. Mayor Messam spoke of City-wide infrastructure improvements that include parks, storm water concerns and the opening of the Pembroke Road overpass to alleviate traffic. Developers such as Key Platinum Properties, LLC are buying homes in historic Miramar, refurbishing them, adding square footage and selling to families. The new police headquarters at Town Center was recently certified as LEED® Gold and the public safety complex for Historic Miramar gets underway with request for quotes to begin in September of this year. The Adult Day Care Center is in its final stages prior to opening to provide services for those in need. Fire Station 107 is in the bidding process and the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater

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and Shirley Branca Park Band Shell are under construction. Initiatives announced out of the Mayor’s office include the My Brother’s Keeper Program initiated by President Obama. Mayor Messam has partnered with four churches who have identified youth that will participate in the program: Christway Baptist Church, Fountain of New Life Church, Miramar United Methodist Church and St. Stephens Church. For those who wish to make improvements to their homes but may be lacking the necessary funds at this time, the Mayor spoke of the P.A.C.E. Program introduced by Mayor Messam and passed by Commission. This program allows homes and property owners to make improvements through approved innovative financing. Other accomplishments by the city include the launch of The City of Miramar Mobile App available on iTunes and Google Play. The application brings City hall and city services to mobile devices for the city’s residents and business users. “I am pleased to declare the State of the City as strong,” said Messam. “Miramar continues to be the destination of choice for business relocations and new residents driven by our healthy economy and excellent quality of life. Miramar has many opportunities ahead and together - the City Commission, City Staff and our residents will continue to move our City forward.”

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Miramar Police and Fire Departments Compete in Annual Rib Eating Challenge for a Cause BY JILL SHARPE

he Miramar Fire Department was victorious one again in the battle between guns and hoses on September 6th at Texas Roadhouse as they defeated the Miramar Police Department in the 3rd Annual Rib Eating Challenge for charity. All in good fun, five challengers from each super hero department had to eat a rack of ribs. The Fire Department has now won the challenge two years in a row. The Police Department won the first year of the event. Ten percent of generated sales from the event went to the departments chosen charities, the Police Athletic League (PAL) and Relay for Life. “Although there were only five participants from each department, both departments had cheering squads and lots of families enjoyed the competition, said Jose Gregorish, Public Information Officer for the Fire Department. Family friendly activities added to the fun including a fire house bounce house and a balloon artist. Miramar Fire Department fire trucks, the Miramar Police Department SWAT team truck, K9’s and motorcycles were also present. Participating from the Fire Department were Daniel P. Slocum, Nathan Babrove, Luis A. Cordova, Reuben Gonzalez and Rolando G. Agrenot. Participating from the Police Department were Damaso Espiritusanto, Oscar Mendoza, Ryan Lyttle, Seth Schaller, and Mike Riggs.

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n celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Miramar Library hosted a special event called “The Rhythms of Latin America” for the community on Saturday, September 24th. The two hour event included singing, dancing, food and fun. Headlining the event was performer Gisela Castro, who took the audience on a lively singing and dancing tour through the Latin American countries of Columbia, Cuba, Argentina, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Featured dances included the cumbia, salsa, merengue, zapateado, and bachata. Castro thoroughly engaged the audience as they joined her in dance and song. As the

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Tamika Bickham, Communications & Audience Development Manager for the Miramar Cultural Center, recently announced three amazing and audience pleasing shows for November and December 2016.

November 19 at 8 pm LATIN ROOTS starring Lucie Arnaz Daughter of TV royalty Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz, Lucie Arnaz performs a fiery, explosive and heartfelt musical tribute to the rhythm of her roots and a love note to her father. Latin Roots is an eclectic Latin American mix in English and Spanish that sizzles with sophistication and sassy spice to songs from Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Johnny Mercer and Desi Arnaz, himself. Tickets: $50 & $60 December 10 at 8 pm MIRAMAR’S GOT TALENT: SPECIAL HOLIDAY EDITION! Hosted by and Starring Will & Anthony Nunziata

Come home for the holidays with recording artists and concert performers Will & Anthony Nunziata, who have packed houses and won acclaim for their sold-out shows around the world! They host and star in this incredible showcase of community talent vying for prizes in a special Holiday Extravaganza that celebrates the joys of life, music and family! Enjoy such classics as “Joy to the World,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Silent Night” and many more! Tickets: $25 & $35 December 17 at 3 pm December 17 at 8 pm December 18 at 5 pm THE NUTCRACKER The enchanting Holiday ballet that has enthralled audiences of all ages for over a century is back! Ballet Etudes of South Florida proudly presents its 42nd Anniversary performance of The Nutcracker

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Miramar Cultural Center-ArtsPark to Present Three Diverse Shows in November and December

with international guest stars and a cast of over 100 dancers. This magical production features lavish scenery, colorful costuming, exquisite lighting, superb choreography and delightful theatrical effects. The Nutcracker is under the direction of Artistic Director Susana Prieto. Tickets: $30, $40, $50 How to Get Tickets: Tickets for all concerts and shows at the Miramar Cultural Center-ArtsPark are available by calling 954-602-4500 or may be purchased online at www.miramarculturalcenter

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Our City wants you to enjoy all of these cultured treasures, so we have compiled a list to get you started. Our compilation of restaurants are categorized by city and offers different choices for different budgets. Keep this guide as a reference point and of course, bon appétite! ***

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AVENTURA Asaka Japanese Restaurant

20355 Biscayne Boulevard | (305) 682-9331 asakasushi.com Japanese $$

Barrio Latino Restaurant

3585 NE 207th Street | (305) 692-4455 barriolatinorestaurant.com Latin $$

Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina

19999 West Country Club Drive | (786) 279-6600 michaelmina.net Steakhouse $$

Corsair Kitchen & Bar

19999 West Country Club Drive | (786) 279-6800 corsairmiami.com American $$$$

The Grill on the Alley

19501 Biscayne Boulevard | (305) 466-7195 thegrill.com American $$$

Mo’s Bagels & Deli

2780 187th Street | (305) 936-8555 Deli $$

Don Nicola Pizzeria

3585 Mystic Pointe Drive | (786) 916-2028 donnicolapizzeria.com Italian $$

Sicilian Oven

Landlubber’s Raw Bar & Grill

20475 Biscayne Boulevard | (305) 682-1890 sicilianoven.com Italian $$

10006 Griffin Road | (954) 434-7255 landlubbersbarandgrill.com Sports Bar $$

Soho Asian Bar & Grill

Marola’s Trattoria

19004 NE 29th Avenue | (305) 446-6565 sohoasiangrill.com Fusion $$$

5822 South Flamingo Road | (954) 434-3420 marolas.com Italian $$

Sushi Sogo Japanese Restaurant

COOPER CITY Alfredo’s Pizza & Restaurant

4718 South Flamingo Road | (954) 680-2565 Italian $

Beef O’Brady’s

10000 Stirling Road | (954) 441-5611 sushisogo.com Japanese $$

Tin Cup Sports Bar & Grill

5050 SW 90th Avenue | (954) 434-6011 tincupbarandgrill.com Sports Bar $$

8655 Stirling Road | (954) 689-4747 beefobradys.com Pub $$

Toss Up Salads

China City

9552 Griffin Road | (954) 434-0470 Chinese $$

8616 Griffin Road | (954) 440-4140 tossupsalads.com Vegetarian $$

Eddie’s Thai

Vienna Café and Bistro

2571 North Hiatus Road | (954) 704-9006 eddiesthai.com Thai $$

5724 South Flamingo Road | (954) 680-6599 viennacafeandbistro.com European $$

Havana’s Cuban Cuisine

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15th Street Fisheries

1900 SE 15th St | (954) 763-2777 15streetfisheries.com Seafood $$$

Tropical Acres Steakhouse

2500 Griffin Rd | (954) 989-2500 tropicalacres.com Steakhouse $$

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza

900 Silks Run | (954) 464-2333 adenagrill.com Steakhouse $$$$

2051 Hollywood Boulevard | (954) 613-5726 French $$

Frankey’s Sports Bar

2723 Boulevard | (954) 921-9990 laurascubanrestaurant.com Cuban $$

2135 South University Drive | (954) 835-5848 blazepizza.com Italian $

J72 Chef’s Café

3712 Davie Road | (954) 908-5608 j72cafe.com Peruvian Fusion $$

Mission BBQ

2411 South University Drive | (954) 766-4304 mission-bbq.com Barbecue $$

Oh Ceviche

5941 South University Drive | (754) 666-1551 ohceviche.com Peruvian $$

Shinju Japanese Buffet

3305 South University Drive | (954) 472-3666 Japanese $$

900 Silks Run | (954) 464-2333 frankeysbar.com Sports Bar $$

Juniper on the Water

1975 South Ocean Drive | (954) 544-3370 juniperonthewater.com American $$

ROK BRGR Burger Bar

600 Silks Run | (954) 367-3970 rokbrgr.com American $$

HOLLYWOOD Billy’s Stone Crab

400 North Ocean Drive | (954) 923-2300 crabs.com Seafood $$$

The Black Beans Café

712 North State Road 7 | (954) 966-6773 Cuban $$

1910 Hollywood Boulevard | (954) 391-7400 endsmeat.com American $$

Firehouse BBQ & Smoking Company

6401 Sheridan Street | (954) 245-9706 firehousesubs.com Barbeque $

GG’s Waterfront Bar & Grill

606 North Ocean Drive | (954) 929-7030 ggswaterfront.com American $$$$

Giorgio’s Bakery & Bistro

800 N Ocean Dr | (954) 929-5550 giorgiosbakery.com American $$$

GoBistro

2035 Hollywood Boulevard | (754) 263-2826 eatgobistro.com Japanese $$

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1940 North 30th Road | (954) 647-8505 hollywoodchillbar.com American $$

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1111 North Ocean Drive | (954) 874-4462 jwbrestaurant.com Steakhouse $$$$

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8600 Griffin Road | (954) 530-1400 Cuban $$

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1925 Hollywood Blvd | (954) 929-9966 thegreekjoint.com Greek $$

Hyde Beach Kitchen & Cocktails 111 S Surf Rd | (954) 699-0901 crabs.com American $$$

Il Posto Ristorante

4525 Hollywood Boulevard | (954) 744-4333 ilposto-ristorante.com Italian $$

Laura’s Cuba Restaurant

Land Shark Bar & Grill

1111 North Ocean Drive | (954) 874-4444 margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com American $$

Lola’s on Harrison

2032 Harrison Street | (954) 927-9851 lolasonharrison.com American $$$

Margaritaville

1111 North Ocean Drive | (954) 874-4471 margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com American $$

Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub & Restaurant 1921 Hollywood Blvd | (954) 921-2317 mickeybyrnes.com Irish Pub $$

Pachamanka Authentic Peruvian 321 Johnson Street | (954) 926-1020 pachamankarestaurant.com Peruvian $$

Rickey’s Restaurant & Sports Bar

4799 Hollywood Boulevard | (954) 966-1429 Sports Bar $$

Rudy’s Pub & Restaurant

1650 Johnson St | (954) 927-6040 rudysofhollywood.com American $$

Runas Peruvian Cuisine

219 North 21 Avenue | (954) 947-3134 Peruvian $$

Sardelli Italian Steakhouse

331 Van Buren St | (954) 921-8331 sardellis.com Italian $$

Shabo’s Barbecue

1840 Harrison Street | (954) 559-6164 shabosbarbecue.com Moroccan $$

Shenanigans Sports Pub

3303 Sheridan Street | (954) 981-9702 shenaniganssportspub.com Sports Bar $$

Siamrice Thai & Tapas

5071 Sheridan Street | (954) 981-2002 siamricethaitapas.com Thai $$

Sonny’s Famous Steak Hogies

1857 NW 66th Avenue | (954) 989-0561 sonnysfamoussteakhogies.com Sandwich $

The Taco Spot

1500 North Boardwalk | (954) 921-7711 thetacospothollywood.com Mexican $$

Tipsy Boar

1906 Harrison Street | (954) 947-6306 thetipsyboar.com American $$

Viva Brazil

1657 South 21st Avenue | (954) 548-6255 vivabrazilfl.com Steakhouse $$

Whiskey Tango Bar & Grill

1903 Hollywood Blvd | (954) 925-2555 whiskeytangofl.com American $$

MIAMI LAKES The Original Shula’s

7601 Miami Lakes Drive | (305) 820-8102 donshula.com Steakhouse $$$$

MIRAMAR Anthony’s Coal Fire Pizza

3111 SW 160th Avenue | (954) 392-3811 acfp.com Italian $$

Blue Ginger Hibachi & Sushi

14395 Miramar Parkway | (754) 202-3098 bluegingerseafoodsteakhouse.com Japanese $$

Bokampers Sports Bar & Grill

15500 SW 29th Street | (754) 400-8558 bokampers.com Sports Bar $$

Che Pibe Argentinian Grill

11040 Pembroke Road | (954) 433-7224 chepiberestaurant.com Argentine $$

Coconutz Fusion Café

2408 South State Road 7 | (954) 961-3334 coconutzcafe.com Fusion $$

La Famiglia

11655 Red Road | (954) 862-7499 lafamigliarestaurant.net Italian $$

El Fogon

2913 SW 160th Avenue | (954) 674-3410 elfogonmiramar.com Peruvian $$

Giardino Gourmet Salads

12144 Miramar Parkway | (954) 437-9101 giardinosalads.com Salads $

Nami Sushi

12711 Miramar Parkway | (954) 436-8388 mynamisushi.com Japanese $$

Texas Roadhouse

3241 SW 160th Avenue | (954) 499-3391 texasroadhouse.com Barbeque $$

Tijuana Flats

14633 Miramar Parkway | (954) 437-9213 tijuanaflats.com Mexican $

PEMBROKE PINES El Atlakat Restaurant

8984 Taft Street | (954) 450-0866 elatlakatrestaurant.com Salvadoran $

Brimstone Woodfire Grill

14575 SW 5th Street | (954) 430-2333 brimstonewoodfiregrill.com Steakhouse $$

Brusketta Italian Café

12111 Taft Street | (954) 381-9319 bru-sket-ta.yolasite.com Italian $$

Thanksgiving Turkey Some people are intimidated by the thought of cooking Thanksgiving dinner. The idea of serving relatives and friends dry turkey can be stressful. Have no fear, though, cooking a Thanksgiving turkey is actually quite easy. We have been using this recipe at home for years with great success. Enjoy!

Ingredients: 1 large whole turkey (fresh or defrosted) ½ cup unsalted melted butter or olive oil Kosher Salt Fresh ground pepper One celery stalk (cut into thirds) One onion, chopped into 1-2 inch pieces Two apples, chopped into 1-2 inch pieces Herbs (sage, rosemary and/or thyme)

Instructions: Preheat oven to 325° F. Remove neck and giblets from turkey, then wash thoroughly, inside and out. Pat dry with paper towels. Place the turkey, breast side up, on a cooking rack, in a shallow roasting pan. Coat the exterior of the turkey with the olive oil or butter, then season with kosher salt and pepper. Loosely stuff the turkey with the celery, onion, apples and herbs.Place prepared turkey in center of oven. After 2 ½ hours, loosely cover the turkey with aluminum foil, to prevent the skin from burning. Continue to cook until the breast of the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 180° F. Remove from oven, and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes before carving. If things don’t go as planned, you can always call the Butterball turkey experts for advice at 1-800-BUTTERBALL (288-8372).

Sugar Reef Grill

600 North Surf Road | (954) 922-1119 sugarreefgrill.com Fusion $$

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La Casserola

6941 SW 196th Avenue | (954) 470-5021 Venezuelan $$

Gold Marquess Fine Chinese Food

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8525 Pines Boulevard | (954) 367-7730 goldmarquess.com Chinese $$$

Haruko Japanese Fusion

18283 Pines Boulevard | (754) 703-4847 harukomiami.com Japanese $$

I Love Tacos Restaurant

15807 Pines Boulevard | (954) 450-3522 ilovetacosrestaurant.com Mexican $$

Kaya’s Mediterranean Bistro

1411 North Palm Avenue | (954) 589-0674 kayasmediterraneanbistro.com Mediterranean $$$

Mezes Greek Taverna

10040 Pines Boulevard | (954) 430-1725 mezestaverna.com Greek $$

Mikan Japanese Restaurant

12502 Pines Boulevard | (954) 432-7775 mikansushi.com Japanese $$

The Pub Pembroke

237 SW 145th Terrace | (954) 430-4230 experiencethepub.com Pub $$

Red Yabba

12594 Pines Boulevard | (954) 322-1007 redyabba.com Caribbean $$

Roasting Buddies

18457 Pines Boulevard | (954) 441-2441 roastingbuddies.com Coffee $

Ruchi

17085 Pines Boulevard | (954) 505-7455 ruchipembrokepines.com Indian $$

Salsa Fiesta

14914 Pines Boulevard | (954) 432-0005 salsafiestagrill.com Mexican $$

Shinju Japanese Buffet

14838 Pines Boulevard | (954) 538-9696 Japanese $$

Sosta Café

10800 Pines Boulevard | (954) 613-4021 sostacaffe.com Italian $$

Submarine Crab

159 North Hiatus Road | (954) 589-5025 submarinecrab.net Seafood $$

Supunnahong Thai

9945 Pines Boulevard | (954) 431-1008 supunnahong.com Thai $$

Village Tavern

14555 SW 2nd Street | (954) 874-1001 villagetavern.com American $$

Zaika Grill

1491 North Palm Avenue | (954) 391-9919 zaikagrill.net Indian $$

PLANTATION 7 Flavors Restaurant

7815 West Sunrise Boulevard | (954) 370-6200 7flavors.net Indian $$

J. Alexander’s

8550 West Broward Boulevard | (954) 916-8837 jalexandersholdings.com American $$

Al Natour Restaurant

1787 North University Drive | (954) 514-7277 alnatourrestaurant.com Middle Eastern $$

Al Salam

1816 North University Drive | (954) 916-5193 alsalam-restaurant.com Middle Eastern $$

Amazing Asian Bistro

10101 Cleary Boulevard | (954) 474-3797 amazingasianbistro.com Japanese Fusion $$

Anthony’s Coal Fire Pizza

512 North Pine Island Road | (954) 474-3311 Italian $$

Ella Café

9743 West Broward Boulevard | (954) 530-4264 ellacafeplantation.com Coffee Shop $

The Green Wave

5221 West Broward Boulevard | (954) 581-8377 greenwavecafe.org Vegetarian $$

Izgara Express

1251 South Pine Island Road | (954) 475-8990 Middle Eastern $

KIKO Japanese and Thai

801 South University Drive | (954) 473-0077 kikorestaurant.com Japanese, Thai $$

Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine

7015 West Broward Boulevard | (954) 584-4400 lasvegascubancuisine.com Cuban $

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill

801 South University Drive | (954) 472-5550 limefreshmexicangrill.com Mexican $

Marumi Sushi

8271 West Sunrise Boulevard | (954) 318-4455 marumisushi.net Japanese $$

Mustard Seed Bistro

256 South University Drive | (954) 533-9326 mustardseedbistro.com Café $$

Padrino’s Cuban Cuisine

801 South University Drive | (954) 476-5777 padrinos.com Cuban $

Parlour Vegan Bakery

1487 South University Drive | (954) 533-7104 Bakery $

Zaatar Lebanese Food

1893 North Pine Island Road | (954) 370-0039 zaatarlebanesefood.com Middle Eastern $

Las Cholitas

1831 North Pine Island Road | (954) 306-6041 Peruvian $$

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8525 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines 954-367-7730 $$$ Gold Marquess Fine Chinese Cuisine invites guests to experience an elegant atmosphere where modern Asian decor meets a retained authentic Cantonese cuisine. Enjoy large portions of delectable meat and live prepared seafood along with a harmonized wine and cocktail menu. Sample the expansive dim sum dishes carefully handcrafted from scratch. Or celebrate an exclusive event with family, friends and colleagues.

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3111 SW 160th Avenue, Miramar 954-392-3811 $$ 512 North Pine Island Road, Plantation 954-474-3311 $$ With the right mix of ingredients, Anthony Bruno, founder and CEO of Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, has created an expanding restaurant company with top-quality ingredients, a simple, consistent menu, authentic, coal-burning ovens and a staff that treats guests like “family.” In addition to pizza, customers enjoy a variety of “Italian Soul Food” items, including Coal Oven Roasted Chicken Wings and Eggplant Marino (named for NFL Hall of Fame legend and restaurant partner Dan Marino).

Shinju Japanese Buffet

14838 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines 954-538-9696 $$ 3305 South University Drive, Davie 954-472-3666 $$ Shinju Japanese Buffet is one of the finest and freshest Sushi and seafood buffet chains in the area. Enjoy a large quantity of high quality choices, as you dine in an elegant restaurant with attentive customer service. The large buffet includes more than 100 quality all-you-can-eat Oriental-flavored items, with approximately 45 types of freshly-made Sushi, Rolls and Sashimi; crab legs; peel-n-eat shrimp and more. Shinju also offers wine, sake and domestic beer, with B1G1 on Mondays and Tuesdays all day. Receive free lunch or dinner on your birthday.

Rickey’s Restaurant & Sports Bar

4799 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood 954-966-1429 $$ Rickey’s has been an institution in Hollywood for 60 years and was one of the area’s first restaurants when Hollywood was just a dirt road. They are known for their friendly, casual atmosphere and fully stocked sports bar. Besides being a great spot to catch a game on one of their 15 TVs, game day specials such as 20 chicken wings plus a pitcher for $19.95 during all football games always score big. Other feature items include burgers, ribs, steaks, salads and lobster. Thursday-Sunday enjoy their 2 for $25.95 Lobster Special. They are also always open 7 days a week from 11am-2am.

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1382 Weston Road, Weston 954-389-7029 $ IParc 28 has been serving the Weston community for the past 25 years. It specializes in authentic Chinese cuisine, as well as Malaysian, Thai, Indian and exotic Asian food. It offers different specials weekly, in addition to its popular daily lunch and dinner specials. The extensive menu offers something for everyone including vegetarian, low fat and low salt options. The Asian-feeling restaurant will give diners a true taste of Asian flavors.

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winning Everglades Legacy Chamber Singers spent a portion of their summer vacation in an intensive rehearsal for the production. The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a new musical based on the novel by Victor Hugo, with songs from the Disney film, is Slow Burn’s largest production in its history. The show is being performed in the Broward Center’s Amaturo Theater. “This is only the fourth production in the nation since the musical’s premiere and we are thrilled to have been entrusted with this epic and emotionally charged retelling of a classic love story, created by a composer and lyricist who each have been responsible for introducing new generations of fans to the American Musical Theater,” said Slow Burn Theatre Artist Director Patrick Fitzwater, who also serves as the production’s director and choreographer. Composer Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Aladdin) and lyricist Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell, Pippin) collaborated with book writer Peter Parnell, to create a lushly scored, powerful rendition of the timeless tale of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero. Set in 15th century Paris, the musical tells the love story of the beautiful gypsy girl

Esmeralda, the scorned bell-ringer Quasimodo and the dashing Captain Phoebus. While this show is based on the animated Disney film and includes many of the same songs, the plot and themes follow more closely to the original and significantly darker novel. The cast features Bobby Cassell as Quasimodo, Shenise Nuñez as Esmeralda, Landon Summers as Phoebus, Matthew Korinko as Frollo and Trevor Whitaker as Clopin. Fitzwater has cast a top-notch ensemble of Dalia Aleman, Jinon Deeb, Cristina Flores, Steven Fuentes, Cameron Jordan, Josh Kolb, Rick Peña, Andrew Rodriguez-Triana, Stephanie Trull and Kyle Ashe Wilkinson. The creative team behind the production’s bold and dramatic theatrics is scenic designer Sean McClelland, costume designer Rick Peña, lighting designer Becky Montero, sound designer Rich Szczublewski and music director Caryl Fantel. Performances are Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $47–$60. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Broward Center, Parker Playhouse and affiliated venues. Buy tickets online at BrowardCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com; by phone at 954-462-0222; in person at Ticketmaster outlets or the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.

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Giving Thanks in 2016

Avoiding Probate: Debunking Common Myths

BY WAYNE MESSAM, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MIRAMAR

BY BRUCE IDEN, ESQUIRE

ovember is the time of year we give thanks for our many blessings throughout the year and the City of Miramar has many reasons for us to give thanks. Just a few years ago, our nation was in the midst of a recession and Miramar was no exception. Foreclosures and many hardships hit some of our friends and neighbors. Today the economic outlook is bright for our city. For the third year in a row, property values are up by 8% and Miramar is rated as the 13th fastest growing economy in the nation by WalletHub.com. In addition, Miramar continues to attract companies to our city that are providing high paying jobs - JL Audio and Ecolab are poised to add over 100 jobs paying an average of $65,000 per year. There is more work to be done on the economic front but Miramar is on the rise and we are much better today than we were just three years ago. Another reason for us to be thankful this year is the successful completion of our LEED Silver Certified Police Headquarters. This facility better equips our police department in keeping our community safe. Our city’s most recent accomplishment, for which we give thanks, is the opening of the Pembroke Road Overpass which provides much anticipated relief to the Miramar Parkway I-75 corridor. Many residents have already mentioned they notice a difference and they enjoy taking the Pembroke Road Overpass as an alternate route. So please pardon our dust as we complete the improvements to the Miramar Parkway I-75 overpass.

ou likely know that probate administration is expensive, time consuming and public. Yet, there are commonly held misconceptions surrounding this topic which lead many to make uniformed decisions resulting in the need to have an estate probated. While the best way to avoid probate is to speak with an experienced estate planning attorney, let’s take a look at just a few probate and estate planning myths: I’ll leave my home to my children through a will to avoid probate. This is the most common of all the estate planning myths! The truth is that inherited property cannot be retitled, or sold, without the participation and approval of the probate court, which requires probate administration for the deceased. Adding my adult child to my deed is a great way to avoid probate. While your property will indeed pass without probate after you die, there is much risk when adding someone to your deed. The child’s interest in the home is not shielded from creditors via Homestead protection, if it is not their primary residence. A fractional interest in the property owned by a person who does not reside there will not qualify for Homestead tax benefits, so your property taxes will increase. What if your child has creditors or is involved in a lawsuit? Or what if he or she divorces? Finally, as your child is listed as an owner, they must participate and sign off on any decision to sell or refinance the property. I like to save money. Can I obtain the necessary forms and submit them to the probate court myself without the expense of an attorney? In Florida almost all probate cases require an attorney. There is a narrow exception for very small estates where the amount of assets are only sufficient to pay for the funeral and final expenses of the decedent. My cousin’s estate was settled in just a few months in Michigan, so I’m expecting the same experience in south Florida. Most simple estates can be settled within a year. But keep in mind that because of staffing shortages and backlogs in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, the process can take as long as 18 months. More complex estates, taxable estates, or estates with disputes among family members, may take several years to settle. I created a revocable living trust so I am not concerned about probate. A revocable living trust can help you avoid probate but only if your trust is fully funded. With some important exceptions, all of your real property, personal property and business interests should be transferred into your trust while you are alive. If your trust is not properly funded, many assets may still have to go through a probate after your death before reaching your trust and its beneficiaries, causing delay, additional cost and avoidable complexity. Estate planning is a deliberate, premeditated act of love. Life can change in an instant. What are you waiting for?

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Now, as we all prepare for the official day of Thanksgiving, we are all looking forward to spending time with family and preparing for the holiday season. I encourage all residents to keep those who may be facing difficult times in our prayers. There are many opportunities to serve at a food pantry, houses of worship and other community efforts to feed the homeless, jobless and sick. I also would like to take this time to thank each of you for giving me the opportunity to serve as your mayor. If I can ever be of assistance, I am only a phone call or email away. Miramar is a wonderful city and together, there is nothing our city can’t do. We have so much to be proud of and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store.

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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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