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16 “Walk to School Event” Promotes Pedestrian Safety 18 Dolphin Bay Elementary School’s PTA Raises $50,000 for New Addition to Playground 18 Teacher Incentive Fund Grant Supports Effective Teaching at Sea Castle Elementary and New Renaissance Middle School 20 Three Schools in Miramar Get Set to Implement Prestigious College Prep Program 20 Fairway Elementary Student Honored at School Board’s “Just Do It...I Did” Ceremony

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December 2016

23-27 Our City Media’s Good Eats

EYE CARE 29 Aging and Your Eyes: Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

COMMUNITY NEWS 12 The City of Miramar Looks Good in Green 12 American Tennis and Education Foundation Gets Memorandum of Understanding Affirmed for Tennis Hall of Fame Museum at Miramar Regional Park 14 City of Miramar Makes 2016 List of Most Comfortable Cities By Expedia 14 Ansin Family Art Gallery Presents The Art of the Mask

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LEGALLY SPEAKING 30 How Homeowners Can Overcome Landmark Florida Supreme Court Foreclosure Decision Favoring Lenders 33 Some Thoughts on Legacy

REAL ESTATE 31 Is There Ever a Right time to Buy or Sell Real Estate?

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20 MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR 32 Happy Holidays

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3rd Try Your Hand at iPad! iOS 9 – In this course you will learn the basic tricks and techniques for using your iPad including: physical layout of buttons and features, navigating screens and apps, connecting to the Internet, overview of included apps, downloading apps from the Apple Store and the settings you need to know. Please bring your own iPad fully charged. Seating is limited. No Pre-Registration. Pick up a Seat Reservation Ticket at the Reference Desk prior to the start of class. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. , Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

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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.

6th “Forgiveness is a Gift” – Forgiveness is a gift we give to ourselves and to each other. Learn how to let it go, the importance of forgiveness. During this workshop you will learn the simple steps to forgive and feel better. Come join us for this fun workshop! 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

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 us as the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association brings the universe closer with their high powered telescopes. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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

10th Holiday Jewelry Making – Join the Miramar Library Staff as they teach

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you to make a beautiful bracelet for the holidays! Give the bracelet as a thoughtful handmade gift or keep the bracelet to wear during the holiday season. 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Space is limited. Register at the Library’s Eventbrite page: https://miramarlibrary_ holidayjewelrymaking.eventbrite.com Friends of the Miramar Library Holiday Book Fair and Bake Sale – $5.00 “Bag of Books” on all adult books (fill it up!) and additional discounts on select items. Huge selection of books, including Children’s books, Fiction books, Health books, Fantasy books, Spiritual and Religious books, Nonfiction books and more! Plus, lots of yummy baked goods! Help support YOUR library! 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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

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.

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

15th 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.- 12:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

17th 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 Pre-Registration. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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

Adult Coloring Book Club- A Unique Way to De-stress and Unwind – Adults will enjoy this calming and meditative exercise. Coloring Books and Colored Pencils provided. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar.

Registration Required 954-357-8180.

17th & 18th Ballet Etudes’ The Nutcracker – The enchanting Holiday ballet that has enthralled audiences of all ages for

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over a century is back! Ballet Etudes of South Florida proudly presents its 42nd Anniversary performance of The Nutcracker 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. Miramar Cultural Center, Saturday, December 17th at 8:00 pm, Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 5:00 pm. Miramar Cultural Center Theater, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar. Visit miramarculturalcenter.org to purchase tickets.

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2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

21st Tween Book Club – Book Discussion.

Please call Miramar library at 954-3578180 for title. Ages 9-12. 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar

28th U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services – Immigration Services Officers from the USCIS Hialeah Field Office will visit Miramar Library to provide general information and forms.

5:30p.m.-7:30 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

Ongoing Yoga – This is a Hatha “All Levels” class with breathing, balance, strength and stretching exercises followed by guided relaxation and meditation. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

Business Workshop: “So You Want to Start a Business?” – This workshop will cover topics such as What it Takes to Start a Business, Advantages and Disadvantages of Being an Entrepreneur, The ART of Success, Keys To Selecting the “Right” Business For You and More! 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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

Stuffed Animal Pajama Party: Stuffed Animal Sleepover – Come to the library to celebrate the Holidays.

Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a “sleepover” at the library! Staff takes pictures of their animals in various parts of the library having a great time at their “sleepover.” No registration required. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Miramar Library.

Ages 2-6, 630 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. For more information call 954-357-8090

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Mother Goose Story Time – Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Stories, songs and crafts, ages 2-5 with caregiver. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. Pre-registration required. Call 954-357-8090

Rhythm Learning Time – Come listen, play and sing while developing a lifelong love for music. Children will develop language, social, emotional and physical skills in a fun way. Ages 4 and under. Fridays, 11:00 a.m. -11:45 a.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. Pre-registration required. Call 954-357-8090.

Reading Buddies – Practice your reading with a teen volunteer! Ages 5-10. Registration required at 954-3578095. Saturdays, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar.

Citizenship Test Preparation – Civics, Government and Interview Skills practice for the “100 Questions” and the interview/test process. Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

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The City of Miramar Looks Good in Green COMMUNITY NEWS

BY JILL SHARPE

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he U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) South Florida Chapter has recognized the City of Miramar as the 2016 recipient of its Outstanding Green Local Government category.

Nominees were evaluated on the ability to show a commitment to integrate a culture of sustainability and growth into their municipal operations and community lifestyle. This included exhibiting a documented ability to lead, advocate and advance the mission of the U.S. Green Building Council. The qualifying region spans the geographical boundaries within Indian River, Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties; finalist cities included the City of Coconut Creek, the City of Miami Beach and the City of Miramar.

The City of Miramar submitted more than 10 ½ years of responsible green efforts that showcased an ability to redesign and recalibrate its policies to reduce its ecological footprint, pursue sustainable opportunities and most importantly seek out an understanding of how a municipality can affect its surrounding environment and the immediate community.

“The City is well aware of the importance of the ‘built environment’ -- it is for this reason why City representatives have been advocates of the US Green Building Council and the USGBC South Florida Chapter for almost a decade,” said City Manager, Kathleen Woods-Richardson.

Notable City Sustainable Initiatives Include: ▸▸ Achieving LEED Gold certification for both the City’s Miramar Police Station and Vizcaya Park Community Center ▸▸ Encouraging energy-efficient buildings by offering fast-track permit review to private builders seeking green certifications

▸▸ Integrating sustainable Smart Growth policies into the City’s Land Development Code and the Comprehensive Plan ▸▸ Joining the Compact of Mayors to conduct a Communitywide Greenhouse Inventory ▸▸ Approving Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) legislation to incentivize energy efficiency and renewable energy ▸▸ Conserving natural resources with infrastructure such as the reclaimed wastewater “Purple Pipe” system with a capacity to produce 6.6 million gallons per day ▸▸ Promoting green jobs and a vibrant local food system

This award comes off the heels of the City’s participation in the USGBC’s sixth annual celebration of these awards on September 19, 2015 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where City of Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam received the award for Most Outstanding Green Elected Official. This award represented the only Broward County municipal official nomination in this Category. Miramar has now received consecutive awards in the categories of Elected Official and Outstanding Green Government.

American Tennis and Education Foundation Gets Memorandum of Understanding Affirmed for Tennis Hall of Fame Museum at Miramar Regional Park

BY JILL SHARPE

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n November 3rd, City of Miramar Elected Officials passed a vote of confidence in support of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Miramar and the American Tennis & Education Foundation, Inc. (ATEF), a Florida Not-for-Profit Corporation and Member Club of the American Tennis Association.

The non-binding MOU lays the foundation of the ATEF’s unsolicited proposal that includes locating the ATEF National Tennis Center, Tennis Hall of Fame Museum, and a Hotel at Miramar Regional Park (16801 Miramar Parkway). This project would be inclusive of an American Tennis Association (ATA)/ATEF Administrative Office and a National Training and Competition Facility subject to City zoning and other applicable rules and regulations.

The MOU was requested as a progressive step to memorializing an outline on the project’s scope, anticipated construction, funding schedules, and estimated costs during a Commission workshop on July 6, 2016.

“The potential of Miramar to be the home of the American Tennis Association and Black Tennis Museum is amazing,” said City of Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam. “This development is consistent with the expansion of cultural tourism in Broward County and the vision of making Miramar a destination city, while offering access to the highest level of tennis training to our Miramar community. Our Commission is committed to the thorough vetting of this opportunity and looks forward to the formal proposal.”

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City of Miramar Makes 2016 List of Most Comfortable Cities By Expedia COMMUNITY NEWS

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sers of the popular travelling website Expedia have just defined that It’s Right Here in Miramar®, means ‘comfortable’ to them. Recently, 2015 data pulled from millions of verified Expedia user reviews, propelled the City of Miramar to Expedia’s annual endorsement list of 101 most comfortable cities for travelers. Specifically, these reviews help determine the 101 American cities with the top hotel comfort ratings. Each city on Expedia’s list received more than 100 reviews.

The lists’ reputation helps guide travelers to check out what cities made the ‘comfortable’ travel roundup and make them a part of their vacation wish list! This endorsement joins other notable designations the City of Miramar has garnered from entities like Money Magazine as one of its Best Places to Live (small cities) and US Green Building Council (USGBC) for being the Most Outstanding Green Local Government.

“The City of Miramar strives to improve the quality of life of residents, guests and business owners with its investment in community and providing an invitation to experience its diversity through culture, entertainment, sports and tourism. Further, these designations speak to an awareness of the citizen experience,” said Kathleen Woods-Richardson, City Manager of Miramar.

“As a destination city, it’s nice to know that visitors of Miramar feel very comfortable when they visit our city. As Miramar adds more attractions to our city like the Miramar

Amphitheater and the American Tennis and Education Foundation’s Tennis Museum, new visitors will have an opportunity to feel comfortable too like our past visitors,” said Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam.

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Ansin Family Art Gallery Presents The Art of the Mask

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or those who don’t realize, much of the artwork displayed in the Ansin Family beautifully recreating Art Gallery somehow relates to the performances at the Miramar Cultural the elaborate masks Center Theater. An example is the current show at the gallery called “The and costumes worn by Art of the Mask” which was timed to coincide with Phantom’s Unmasked, at the the Carnival attendMiramar Cultural Center. Art of the Mask, which opened on October 31st and will ees as they wander run through December 30th, features the work of South-Florida-based artist Joyce through the streets of Birkenstock, a world-renowned, award-winning artist known for her oil on canvas Venice. portraiture. The exhibit is presented in partnership with the Miramar Cultural Linda Winkler, Trust.

President of the Birkenstock’s exquisitely detailed paintings capture masked women and men Miramar Cultural of exotic cultures from her travels around the world. Focusing on the Carnival of Trust, said people Venice, which has a long and intriguing history, the show provides a brief but spec- who saw Birkenstock’s exhibit of primitive cultacular overview of this now world-renowned event. The tour traces the origins of Carnival back to ancient tures, on display at the Greece and Rome and gallery last October, brings attendees up to the are surprised to see present day festivities that completely different are now being experiart in this exhibit. “The colors in these paintenced by thousands of tourists each year prior ings are much more to the Christian Lenten vibrant,” said Winkler.

Season.

“I think more people Along with the historican relate to the beauty of this exhibit.” cal roots of the Carnival, guests will have the opporThe Ansin Family Art Gallery is located at 2400 Civic Center Place tunity to see some photogin Miramar. Art Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. raphy that represents the 2:00 p.m. and from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd elaborate costumes worn Saturday of the month. For more information call 954-602-4525.

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“Walk to School Event” Promotes Pedestrian Safety

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n October 9, 2016, students at Sunshine Elementary School participated in the “Walk to School Event” to promote pedestrian safety. The tradition - organized by the group, Partnership for a Walkable America - started in 1997 as a one-day event to encourage communities to implement policies to make it safer to walk to school and has significantly grown throughout the years.

This year, was the first year that Sunshine Elementary participated in the event.

The event was an amazing success as they had over 110 students and parents as well as City Commissioner Mrs. Yvette Colbourne in attendance.

During the event the school staff was able to reiterate the fact that walking to school keeps kids active and provides an opportunity to learn about pedestrian

safety and the importance of fully utilizing the services of the school crossing guards. This was also a great opportunity for the schools Resource Officer to discuss ways in which parents can assist Sunshine Elementary in ensuring that students are safe as they transition to and from school each day.

The Walk to School Event was also a great opportunity to bring residents of the community together.

“This was a perfect day to encourage children to engage in physical activity while enjoying their morning walk to school, especially as we continue to keep our streets safer,” said Denise Dorsett, Intern Principal.

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Dolphin Bay Elementary School’s PTA Raises $50,000 for New Addition to Playground SCHOOL NEWS

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n October 26, 2016, close to 100 students, parents, teachers and community members, including representatives Manny Diaz, Launa Carbonell on behalf of the Vice Mayor of Broward County, Barbara Sharief, District 2 School Board Member, Patti Good, and members of Everglades High School marching band, as well as the color guard, gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly constructed shade for Dolphin Bay Elementary’s main playground.

The idea to provide a shade for this playground was first initiated in 2014 under the leadership of Jorge Solis, the Dolphin Bay Elementary PTA President at that time. The following year, under the leadership of PTA President, Kate Alvarez, and with the unwavering support of the school’s principal, Sandra Nelson, the bulk of fundraising, as well as receiving support from the school community, occurred. “The journey was full of obstacles,” said Alvarez. “Thankfully, we were surrounded by people who believed in us and the project, people who helped us overcome each one of them.”

And, overcome they did! Under the leadership of this year’s DBE PTA President, Sonia Betancourt, they were finally able to make this dream become a reality. The PTA raised $42,000, and one of their sponsors, Dr. Gottlieb of Miramar

Dermatology, worked with PTA Board member Jessica Shuman, to successfully write a grant that awarded the school $8,000 from the American Academy of Dermatology.

“The mission of the PTA is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children,” said Betancourt. “Dolphin Bay Elementary’s PTA does many fundraisers throughout the year to support projects like these, but all of it always goes back to the children. This project has been a long and arduous one, but we want the children to know that if you have a dream, and believe in it, it can happen! Perseverance, passion, determination and teamwork made our dream happen!”

The Dolphin Bay Elementary PTA is grateful to the school staff, students, sponsors and community members for all the support they received.

The PTA wanted to leave a message for future generations that enter Dolphin Bay Elementary.

So, they had artists Michelle and James Morse, create a mural of a dolphin going through a wall with the following message written by Michael Jordan: “Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up.

Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.”

Teacher Incentive Fund Grant Supports Effective Teaching at Sea Castle Elementary and New Renaissance Middle School

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▸▸ Improved life outcomes for sturoward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the only dents in poverty/students of color; school district in Florida – ▸▸ Vibrant, thriving learning comand the only large urban District munities of highly effective educain the nation – to receive a new tors in high-need schools; and Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) ▸▸ Fully-aligned and well-functiongrant from the U.S. Department ing Human Capital Management of Education. The grant funding System. totals $53,808,909, and will be “Our District is proud to be paid over five years. BCPS was selected by the U.S. Department selected for the competitive grant of Education for this new Teacher from applications from school Incentive Fund grant,” said districts across the country.

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The TIF grant funding supports W. Runcie. “The grant supports the District’s use of performanceour District’s ongoing focus and based compensation and other efforts to invest in our teachers strategies to increase students’ and classrooms, and to ensuraccess to effective educators in ing all students have access to a high-needs schools. BCPS has high-quality education. I comidentified 32 schools to participate mend our staff for working so in the TIF program, based on hard on behalf of our students having 50 percent or more of their Recognition of the TIF grant award and TIF grant proposal development and schools to bring this new TIF team by the Broward County School Board on October 18, 2016. student populations qualifying grant to our District.” for free or reduced price lunches.

This is the second TIF grant The 32 schools include 21 elementary schools, seven middle schools and four high award received by BCPS. The previous TIF award was used to support 28 District schools. Two of the schools, Sea Castle Elementary and New Renaissance Middle schools and is now in its fifth and final funding year. Among these schools, 97 School are in Miramar. percent that received an “F” in 2014/15, have now made significant gains in student The grant-identified priorities for the District’s TIF program include: achievement and increased their school grade.

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Three Schools in Miramar Get Set to Implement Prestigious College Prep Program

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he future looks bright in the Everglades Zone! On October 21, 2016, Principal Ricardo Santana of Glades Middle School and members of the Glades Middle Administration hosted an Innovation Zone Meeting. During this meeting, Principal Santana, Principal Dunbar of Everglades High School and Principal Charpentier of Sunset Lakes Elementary announced they are implementing Broward County Public School’s first PK-12 Cambridge Curriculum.

The Cambridge Curriculum also known as the Advanced International Certificate of Education is a rigorous college preparatory program. The AICE is an innovative method of academic study offered solely through the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England. Upon completion of the curriculum, students will earn a prestigious AICE diploma which is recognized worldwide as a gold standard of excellence.

This educational journey will

begin with elementary students learning the fundamentals of inquiry and project based strategies which is designed to engage active and creative learning. As they progress to middle school they will continue and expand on the fundamentals while adding on interdisciplinary and student research work products. During the high school years students are given the flexibility to choose a course of study that best meets their abilities and interests. They are able to create a schedule of courses that are relevant to their future goals.

Principal Santana said he was excited to partner up with Sunset Lakes Elementary and Everglades High School to bring the Cambridge Program to our students in the community. “The PK-12 Cambridge concept will create greater connectivity between schools, a sense of coherence, and an opportunity to accelerate learning for our students,” Santana said.

Fairway Elementary Student Honored at School Board’s “Just Do It...I Did” Ceremony

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n October 13, 2016, Ruth-Ann Brown, a third grade student at Fairway Elementary, was acknowledged at the “Just Do It, I Did” ceremony through the School Board of Broward County. The Exceptional Student Education and Support Services Division of the Broward County School District created “Just Do It” in 1999. It is a campaign to recognize and honor the achievements or improvements of students with disabilities in a variety of areas. This campaign is part of Disability and History Awareness weeks, which are the first two weeks in October.

Ruth-Ann, started school at Fairway Elementary in first grade and has an Autism Spectrum Disorder, according to her teacher Miriam Cushanick. For the first two years at Fairway Elementary, she was in a Special Programs selfcontained classroom. She was able to achieve so much success and improvement though that she is now receiving gifted academic instruction in the general education setting for much of her day.

“I chose to submit Ruth-Ann to receive the “Just Do It.. I Did” award because I felt she should be acknowledged for all the hard work she has put in to overcome academic and behavior issues,” said her Cushanick. “Ruth-Ann now utilizes learned coping skills to manager her emotions. She is a motivated learner. Her other teachers describe her

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Ruth-Ann Brown and Superintendent Runcie.

as a pleasure to have in their class and the other students in the Special Programs class look to her as a role model and say they want to be able to go out to mainstream like Ruth-Ann,” Cushanick said.

Ruth-Ann, who wants to be a scientist one day, said she feels brave leaving Ms. C’s class to go out to gen. ed. At the ceremony she enjoyed shaking Superintendent Runcie’s hand and having her picture taken with her teacher.

“We are very proud of Ruth-Ann here at Fairway Elementary,” said Cushanick. “She is definitely a Super Scholar.”

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South Florida is a cultural melting pot and nowhere is that more evident than in its cuisine. This is reflected in the region’s abundant culinary offerings, including sushi, ceviche, pasta, bagels, barbecue, plus everything in between. From the beach to West Broward, there are literally thousands of restaurants in which to dine, while you sample and savor the flavors of our culturally-rich communities.

The Our City Media Dining Guide is a list of restaurants, organized by city. It offers choices to fit all tastes and budgets.

We’ve indicated the cuisine to help satisfy your cravings or simply as a starting point to try something new. Please keep this guide as a reference as you to travel the world one bite at a time. ***

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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 $$

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Landlubber’s Raw Bar & Grill

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza

Soho Asian Bar & Grill

Marola’s Trattoria

J72 Chef’s Café

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Sushi Sogo Japanese Restaurant

Mission BBQ

Tin Cup Sports Bar & Grill

Oh Ceviche

Toss Up Salads

Shinju Japanese Buffet

20475 Biscayne Boulevard | (305) 682-1890 sicilianoven.com Italian $$ 19004 NE 29th Avenue | (305) 446-6565 sohoasiangrill.com Fusion $$$

Alfredo’s Pizza & Restaurant

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

Beef O’Brady’s

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

China City

10006 Griffin Road | (954) 434-7255 landlubbersbarandgrill.com Sports Bar $$ 5822 South Flamingo Road | (954) 434-3420 marolas.com Italian $$ 10000 Stirling Road | (954) 441-5611 sushisogo.com Japanese $$

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

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 $$

Havana’s Cuban Cuisine

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

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

DAVIE Ally’s Comfort Café

13674 West State Road 84 | (954) 476-4343 allyscomfortcafe.net Diner $

2135 South University Drive | (954) 835-5848 blazepizza.com Italian $ 3712 Davie Road | (954) 908-5608 j72cafe.com Peruvian Fusion $$ 2411 South University Drive | (954) 766-4304 mission-bbq.com Barbecue $$ 5941 South University Drive | (754) 666-1551 ohceviche.com Peruvian $$ 3305 South University Drive | (954) 472-3666 Japanese $$

Vinnie’s Lobster Bar

5810 South University Drive | (954) 680-3323 Seafood $$

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Adena Grill

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

Frankey’s Sports Bar

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 $$

1031 North Federal Highway | (954) 929-2888 jacksdiner.com Diner $ 1111 North Ocean Drive | (954) 874-4462 jwbrestaurant.com Steakhouse $$$$

La Flambee

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

Laura’s Cuba Restaurant

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

Margaritaville

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

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Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

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1921 Hollywood Blvd | (954) 921-2317 mickeybyrnes.com Irish Pub $$

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

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

Rickey’s Restaurant & Sports Bar

Firehouse BBQ & Smoking Company

Rudy’s Pub & Restaurant

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 $$

The Greek Joint

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 $$

J28 Sandwich Bar

1854 North Young Circle | (754) 208-2902 j28sandwichbar.com

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

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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 $$

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

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MIAMI LAKES The Original Shula’s

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

12111 Taft Street | (954) 381-9319 bru-sket-ta.yolasite.com Italian $$ 6941 SW 196th Avenue | (954) 470-5021 Venezuelan $$

Gold Marquess Fine Chinese Food 8525 Pines Boulevard | (954) 367-7730 goldmarquess.com Chinese $$$

Haruko Japanese Fusion

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

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza

I Love Tacos Restaurant

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

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

Blue Ginger Hibachi & Sushi

Kaya’s Mediterranean Bistro

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

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Bokampers Sports Bar & Grill

Mezes Greek Taverna

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

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

Che Pibe Argentinian Grill

Mikan Japanese Restaurant

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

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

Coconutz Fusion Café

The Pub Pembroke

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

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

La Famiglia

Red Yabba

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

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

El Fogon

Roasting Buddies

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

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

Giardino Gourmet Salads

Ruchi

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

Nami Sushi

Salsa Fiesta

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

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

Texas Roadhouse

Shinju Japanese Buffet

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

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

Tijuana Flats

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

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

PEMBROKE PINES El Atlakat Restaurant

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

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Sosta Café

Submarine Crab

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

Supunnahong Thai

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

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Our City Media Picks Gold Marquess Fine Chinese Food

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 hand-crafted from scratch. Or celebrate an exclusive event with family, friends and colleagues.

All That Jazz Café & Grill

3491 Hiatus Road, Sunrise 954-572-0821 $ All That Jazz Café & Grill is not your typical restaurant. By day it operates as New York Music Academy, but on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights it becomes a hip dinner club, serving outstanding food and playing live music. The menu features a wonderful blend of American, New Orleans and world cuisines. From flame grilled steaks and fresh seafood to specialty tacos and original pasta dishes, the food is all-natural, homemade and always cooked to order.

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza

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.

JWB Prime Steakhouse

1111 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood 954-874-4462 $$$$ Located at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort JWB offers a contemporary menu of fresh seafood including spear-caught fish, a raw bar and prime steaks paired with world-class wines and handcrafted cocktails. JWB, named after James (Jimmy) William Buffett himself, is ideal for romantic dinners or small group gatherings.

Parc 28

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.

POC American Fusion Buffet & Sushi

1651 Bonaventure Boulevard, Weston 954-389-5188 $$ POC American Fusion Buffet and Sushi is a true culinary experience. It offers a vast array of dishes from around the world in the first ever “non-traditional” buffet-style dining restaurant. House specialty sushi includes the Lobster Roll (served on holidays) and Salmon Caviar Nigiri. In addition to an expansive sushi and sashimi buffet, other POC delicacies include barbecue steak, ribeye, and hibachi grill. It offers a special menu on holidays.

Zona Blu

189 Weston Road, Weston 954-617-7999 $$ Zona Blu specializes in Sardinian-style Italian cuisine. The casual , family-friendly restaurant and deli/market serves fresh seafood, homemade pasta, wood-fired pizza and offers a fine selection of imported wines. Its signature dishes include Linguine Nere all-Arresina and Fregola Sarda ai Frutti di Mare. It offers a monthly Agriturismo Night, as well as a Chef’s Choice menu featuring Zona Blu’s most popular Sardinian dishes prepared by Chef Andrea Fadda.

Sushi Tom

1396 SW 160th Avenue, Weston 954-385-3688 $$ Sushi Tom has been serving the highest quality sushi in Weston since 2009. It specializes in authentic Japanese cuisine featuring teriyaki, tempura and an extensive menu of fresh sushi and sashimi, at reasonable prices. There is even an all-you-can-eat sushi menu. Sushi Tom offers dine-in, take-out and delivery.

Sushiato

4483 Weston Road, Weston 754-223-7923 $$ The concept behind Sushiato, the art of sushi; is different from what we know as Sushi restaurants, because Sushiato presents Sushi with a “Latin Fusion” exotic and tropical flavors mixed with original Japanese cuisine and recipes. Their owners came from Venezuela with this idea and Weston received them open arms sharing the dream of this new concept. Weston is a clear example of what a great fusion gives a city: diverse nationalities, cultures, styles, accents and flavors that melt to create a new identity.

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 $$

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 Fired Pizza

Las Cholitas

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

Landlubber’s Raw Bar & Grill

1851 North Pine Island Road | (954) 473-2884 Landlubbersbarandgrill.com Sports Bar $$

Thai Thai

1861 North Pine Island Boulevard | (954) 424-0808 Thai $$

Vignetos Italian Grill

1511 South University Drive | (954) 915-0806 vignetosplantation.com Italian $$

Sicilian Oven

801 South University Drive | (954) 533-1047 sicilianoven.com Italian $$

Vivace Gourmet Pizza & Pasta

9763 West Broward Boulevard | (954) 440-2189 vivacepizza.com Italian $$

Zona Fresca

1095 South University Drive | (954) 370-3332 zonafresca.com Mexican $$

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

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Ella Café

2320 Weston Road | (954) 389-1880 acquolinaweston.com Italian $$

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

Acquolina Ristorante

Bellini Italian Bistro

2780 Weston Road | (954) 306-0781 belliniweston.com Italian $$

Carolina Ale House

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

2618 Weston Road | (954) 217-1233 carolinaalehouse.com Sports Bar $

KIKO Japanese and Thai

Cerviche Arigato Restaurant

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

288 Indian Trace | (954) 385-5585 cevichearigato.com Peruvian Fusion $$

The Cheese Course

1679 Market Street | (954) 384-8183 thecheesecourse.com Cafe $$

Duffy’s Sports Grill 1800 Bell Tower Lane | (954) 389-2552 duffysmvp.com Sports Bar $$

Entretapas

74 Indian Trace | (954) 385-3262 entretapasweston.com Spanish $$

I Love Tacos Restaurant

2203 North Commerce Parkway | (954) 515-0120 ilovetacosrestaurant.com Mexican $$

Ireland’s Steakhouse

250 Racquet Club Road | (954) 349-5656 Steakhouse $$$$

La Perla Seafood Bar & Grill

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

1396 SW 160th Avenue | (954) 385-1102 laperlarestaurants.com Peruvian $$

Zaatar Lebanese Food

La Pequeña Colombia

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

1300 SW 160th Ave | (954) 349-9070 lapequenacolombia.com Colombian $$

La Rural

2350 Weston Road | (954) 389-5009 laruralweston.com Steakhouse $$

La Torretta

308 Indian Trace | (954) 217-9935 latorrettaweston.com Italian $$

Lucille’s American Café

2250 Weston Road | (954) 384-9007 lucillescafe.com American $$

Masan Asian Grill

1924 Weston Road | (954) 888-4689 Asian $

Mochika Peru Bistro 2219 North Commerce Pkwy (954) 389-8871 mochikaperubistro.com Peruvian $$

Moon Thai & Japanese

2818 Weston Road | (954) 384-7275 moonthai.com Asian $$

Offerdahl’s Café Grill

2274 Weston Road | (954) 384-1043 offerdahls.com Cafe $

Parc 28

1382 Weston Road | (954) 389-7029 Asian $

POC American Fusion Buffet & Sushi

1651 Bonaventure Boulevard | (954) 389-5188 pocbuffet.com Asian $$

Primetime Restaurant & Bar

1744 Main Street | (954) 349-2100 primetimeweston.com Steakhouse $$$

Sabor Latino

2406 Weston Rd | (954) 217-1075 saborlatinoweston.com Peruvian $$

Stevie B’s Rib Café

141 Weston Road | (954) 349-6636 steviebsribcafe.com Barbecue $$

Sushi Tom

1396 SW 160th Avenue | (954) 385-3688 sushitomweston.com Japanese $$

Sushiato

4483 Weston Road | (754) 223-7923 sushiato.co Japanese $$

Tarantella Ristorante & Pizzeria

1755 Bell Tower Lane | (954) 349-3004 tarantellas.net Italian $$

Vignetos Italian Grill

1342 SW 160th Ave | (954) 660-0470 Italian $$

Weston Diner

4484 Weston Road | (954) 217-3090 westondiner.com Diner $$

Zona Blu

189 Weston Road | (954) 617-7999 zonabluweston.com Italian $$

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You can save your vision by being aware of the risk factors and signs of AMD. Visit Dr. Michael Chesen to learn more about AMD and low vision. To make an appointment with Dr. Chesen, call 954-437-9733. The office is located at 2909 Dykes Rd., in the Fountains of Miramar Shopping Plaza.

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EYE CARE

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

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

What are the Risk Factors for Age Related Macular Degeneration?

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

Macular Degeneration Treatment While there isn’t cure for AMD, certain treatments exist that can delay the progression.

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

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How Homeowners Can Overcome Landmark Florida Supreme Court Foreclosure Decision Favoring Lenders

BY OMAR J. ARCIA, ESQ. FORECLOSURE DEFENSE, BANKRUPTCY AND CONSUMER ADVOCACY ATTORNEY

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n November 3, 2016, in the case of Bartram v. U.S. Bank N.A., the Florida Supreme Court ruled in favor of lenders in a decision that homeowners’ advocates say will create renewed uncertainty for borrowers about whether they can stay in their homes. In a nearly unanimous decision, the Court determined that mortgage lenders can file new foreclosures against borrowers who won their cases more than five years ago if the borrowers defaulted again within five years of the first case’s dismissal. Homeowners argued that banks should abide by the same limitations period as every other litigant in the State of Florida. The Supreme Court, however, showed its true colors by essentially carving out a “bank friendly” exception to the five year rule in mortgage foreclosure cases.

The Court made it clear that, for purposes of the statute of limitations, whether the prior foreclosure action was dismissed with or without prejudice has no bearing on whether a lender may file suit on a separate default (i.e., a new non-payment event). Also, where there is a new default post-dismissal, the lender can file a second (or third, or fourth, and so on) foreclosure and accelerate the entire debt, as long as it does so within five years of the new default. In short, this means a lender that filed previous foreclosures that were dismissed can now send out a new non-payment letter to the homeowner and keep foreclosing for the entire amount due as many times as needed until the borrower either reinstates the debt, modifies the loan, or loses the house at a foreclosure auction. The Supreme Court decision will result in a new round of foreclosures throughout Florida, reigniting collection on thousands of loans that had been in a holding pattern due to prior dismissals, and will have a major impact on borrowers whose foreclosure cases were dismissed and who thought they owned their homes “free and clear.”

There are several ways to defend the anticipated assault on Florida homeowners by lenders.

First and foremost, retain qualified foreclosure defense counsel with years of experience and a successful track record in court, such as the Arcia Law Firm. Next, you can short circuit a new foreclosure filing by initiating a well-documented loan modification application with assistance of counsel. Under guidelines by the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau, a loan servicer may not initiate a foreclosure action while it is in the middle of reviewing a borrower for modification. If a foreclosure is filed, you must be prepared to aggressively defend the action, raise every available defense and counterclaim under law in order to negotiate a settlement or prevail at trial.

If you would like more detailed explanations of different options available to homeowners in foreclosure, at risk of foreclosure, or considering bankruptcy are discussed in our new consumer friendly DVD developed by the Arcia Law Firm entitled “Fight for Your Home,” available for purchase on our website. If you mention that you heard about the DVD through this magazine, you will receive a FREE copy during the appointment.

Over the last 21 years, the Arcia Law Firm has successfully represented dozens of homeowners in our community against foreclosures, and has negotiated hundreds of loan modifications.

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, to view our client success stories, video testimonials, and to make your appointment online.

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Is There Ever a Right time to Buy or Sell Real Estate?

BY PATRICK SIMM

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f there is ever the right time to buy Real Estate, it’s now! Interest rates are still at historical lows and the market is in the midst of a shift, as it moves towards a stable market, whereby neither buyer nor sellers have the edge. The edge lies within the price and condition of the property being sold.

At this point in time, Buyers who “sit on the fence” waiting for the home prices to decline have another surprise coming to them, as home prices are on the cusp of stabilizing and are appreciating at the historical average of 4% to 6% in most areas.

The other challenge that exists for buyers that are currently “on the fence” is that mortgage interest rates have been slowly rising within the last few months. At the time of writing this editorial, rates are an average of 3.75% for a 30-year fixed rate loan.

What buyers are not taking into consideration is the effect that the interest rates have on them as purchasers. How does this affect the buyer? The collective mentality of the average buyer is to postpone the purchase in order to either save more for either a larger down payment or wait for the prices to either stabilize or correct/fall. What is not being taken into consideration is the fact that for every one percent increase in the interest rate, there is a 10% decrease in the buyer’s purchasing power.

For example, a buyer who can afford a $300,000 home at today’s rate will only be able to afford one at $285,000 if the rates go up by 0.5%, and one at $270,000 if the rates go up by 1.0% from the current rate. This is something to think about if you are one of these buyers with the above mindset. Given the opportunity to purchase, I would certainly move forward in the buying process. Over time, once becoming a homeowner, the “American Dream” will take care of itself in monetary appreciation, as it always has over a period of time.

When is it the right time to sell? Depending on the circumstances that create the motivation to sell, the right time is now! Why? The market, as I mentioned, is currently experiencing a shift from a total seller’s market into a more stable one. Buyers are just “sitting on the fence,” while the available housing inventory is slowly rising. At some point in time, within the next several months, the Law of Supply and Demand is going to kick in. There is no doubt that buyers will have a wider selection of homes to choose from as history repeats itself! So, if there is a need to sell, price and condition is what counts. Sellers that are “testing” the market end up frustrated and, more often than not, lose time, effort and money in the consequence.

Patrick Simm, Managing Director of the Simmsational Real Estate Group at Keller Williams Realty Partners SW can be contacted at 954-709-8258 for all your Real Estate related questions and/or inquiries. Visit www.PatrickSimm.com or Facebook at Facebook.com/Simmsational Real Estate Group.

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to consider supporting a local charity that assists families facing difficult times. There are many worthy causes that you may get involved in. One option is the City’s Breakfast with Santa. My office collects toys for families in need and gives to them with a warm breakfast with St. Nicolas himself! To donate an unwrapped toy for Mayor Messam’s Toy Drive, you may visit Miramar City Hall, Sunset Lakes Community Center or the Miramar Multi-Service Center and place your donation in the donation box. Dozens of families will be most appreciative. I thank you in advance for your generosity.

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Are You Ready?

Some Thoughts on Legacy

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egacy means so much more than the assets we leave behind in the form of an inheritance.

Most of us never give much thought to what our legacy might be. We think about a will, or trust, that carefully lays out how our property is distributed after we are gone. It’s usually about our “stuff.”

Interestingly, studies on adults and their inheritances may surprise and disappoint you. The Journal of Family and Economic Issues reported that adults who receive an inheritance save only half of what they receive. Other studies point to statistics showing virtually all money or property left to love ones in the form of an inheritance is consumed within 14-17 months.

So thinking in terms of money and property, a legacy has a very short shelf life. With that in mind, let’s explore other ways to leave a legacy that will live on long after you are gone.

Charitable Giving. Making charity a part of your estate plan does two important things. Most obviously it provides support to a cause or causes you deem important. But it is also a teaching moment for your loved ones; it reinforces the importance of providing for the greater good. Many of us have made quiet personal promises to support a charity or cause “later,” or “when we can better afford it.” Making room in your final wishes for charitable giving answers those promises. Aside from the tax advantage charitable bequests generate, this selfless act can echo for generations. Many people leave a percentage of their estate to charity instead of a specific dollar amount. By leaving a percentage, your family and charity will receive proportionate shares regardless of how large or small your estate is.

Instead of leaving money to a charity in a will, you may also consider naming a charity as a beneficiary of an insurance policy or retirement plan.

Ethical will.

An ethical will has ancient origins, originally appearing in the Book of Genesis when a dying Jacob spoke with his sons to share wisdom and his hopes for how they should live their lives.

Originally, ethical wills were communicated orally, but were later written as letters. Today, ethical wills are known as “legacy letters.” It is a way to communicate to loved ones your hopes and dreams, regrets, and lessons learned.

Often apologies are offered and forgiveness is sought. Family lore, favorite jobs, funny stories may all be part of your letter. A well-circulated legacy letter was written by President Obama to his daughters on the eve of his first inauguration. Think of a legacy letter as a way to pass long not only wisdom, but your love to a future generation.

Estate planning is a deliberate, premeditated act of love. Life can change in an instant. What are you waiting for?

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Yvonne Murillo, Dr. Randy Gould, Dr. Mark Sabbota, Dr. Moises Issa, Dr. Stefani Green, and Dr. Isaac Vargas from Primary Care Physicians showed their support for Our Father’s House Soup Kitchen.

The practice made a donation to help raise funds for a new roof and to cover costs for the 250 meals the kitchen serves daily. Primary Care Physicians also conducted a holiday canned food drive at all of its locations.

GIVING THANKS

Primary Care Physicians of Hollywood hosted a Patient Appreciation Day event at its Hollywood office.

The practice invited Hispanic singing artist Willy Chirino to perform.

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FALL FUN AT THE LIBRARY

Little ones, ages 2-5, came dressed cute as can be for the Miramar Library’s Mother Goose Story Time Halloween Parade.

PAINTING WITH A PURPOSE

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