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Little Free Libraries ~ For The Love of Literature

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City of Sunrise Outstanding Citizenship Scholarship ~ An Outstanding Opportunity

10 Ready, Set, Go Sign Up! 10 Sunrise Wants Their Residents To Party 12 Make A Move And Play Chess

school news 12 Sandpiper Elementary is in Full Bloom 14 Sandpiper Elementary Is Ob“SEUSS”ed

camp guide Mayor’s Message 24 It’s Easy Being Green In Sunrise.

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Scholarship Program. This program is open to graduating high school seniors who are residents of the City of Sunrise and meet the program’s income guidelines. See story on page 8 for more details.

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Autism Swims – This free event welcomes autistic boys and girls ages 5 to 18 and offers games, lessons and water safety instructions. Sunrise Civic Center Aquatic Complex ~ 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd. ~ Call 954-747-4600 for more information.

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Earth Day Festival – Celebrate green living at the city’s annual celebration.

Join a tree planting ceremony and enjoy food and beverage vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities, bounce houses, face painting, arts and crafts and so much more. The first 1,500 people through the gates will receive a reusable shopping tote and a BPA-free water bottle. The bottles can be refilled throughout the day at the City’s complimentary water station.

Sawgrass Sanctuary Park ~ 237 North New River Circle ~FREE admission ~ 10:00am-4:00pm Annual Sam’s Club Community Block Party – Stop by for an afternoon of family fun. Food & drinks, bounce houses, live music, police demos, K-9 demos, fire trucks, vendors and lots of give-aways. Sam’s Club Parking Lot ~ 13550 W. Sunrise Blvd. ~ FREE admission ~ 11:00am-2:00pm

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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event – Get some spring cleaning done and clean out those garages. Bring all hazardous waste like batteries, paint, chemicals and fluorescent bulbs to Sunrise City Hall ~ 10770 W. Oakland Park Blvd. from 9:00am-1:00pm.

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17th Tunes ‘N Trucks Concert Series – The city’s seasonal outdoor concert series, presented in partnership with Magic 102.7 FM, continues with a tribute to Billy Joel by Turnstiles. Admission is FREE. Food trucks start serving at 6:00pm and music begins at 7:00pm.

Bring a lawn chair and/or a blanket to the Sunrise Civic Center Amphitheater ~ 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd. ~ Call (954)747-4600 for more information.

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the single largest non-profit event in the world. Communities form teams and take on the fight against cancer and honor survivors together in a celebratory, fun overnight experience.

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family and child enrichment center providing support and services to families raising children with developmental disabilities. Cost is $36 and includes bus transportation and lunch at JAFCO Children’s Village. For reservations, contact Ingrid Jaffe at (954)328-9493 or visit www.jafco.org ~ JAFCO Children’s Ability Center ~5100 North Nob Hill Road ~ 9:30am-2:00pm

Outstanding Citizenship Scholarship Application Due – In an effort to recognize the accomplishments of Sunrise residents and provide financial assistance to graduating high school students, the City of Sunrise has created the Outstanding Citizenship

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20th JAFCO Private Tour & Lunch – Take a special tour of the new JAFCO Children’s Ability Center, a beautiful 43,000 square foot, state-of-the-art

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Sunrise Pops in Concert – The Sunrise Symphonic Pops Orchestra is celebrating its 28th season. This talented group plays Broadway, classical, jazz, Pops and contemporary favorites. Today, enjoy the addition of special guests the New World School of the Arts Opera Ensemble.

Single-performance tickets are $35 (premium reserved) and $32 (general reserved) each, and group discounts are available. For more information and to purchase tickets, please call (954)747-4600 or visit www.sunrisepops. org. Sunrise Civic Center Theatre ~ 10610 West Oakland Park Blvd.

May 1st Relay for Life – the signature event for the American Cancer Society and

JAFCO TOURS – First Wednesday of every month ~ Take a two - part informative tour and learn what JAFCO is and the meaningful programs and services they provide to the community’s children as well as volunteer opportunities. 9:30am Jewish Children’s Village is where the tour begins ~ 4200 N. University Drive and then at 11:30, it continues to the Children’s Ability Center located at 5100 North Nob Hill Road and completes with a volunteer information session. For more information visit www.jafco.org or call Linda Sachs at (954)315-8664 OPEN-PLAY CHESS – Each Friday, The Sunrise Senior Center hosts a chess club from 10:00am-12:00pm ~10650 West Oakland Park Blvd.

For details, call (954)746-3670 ~ Each Saturday morning, the City hosts FREE open chess play for all ages. Participants gather from 10:00am-12:00pm in the lobby of the Sunrise Civic Center Theatre located at 10610 West Oakland Park Blvd. People of all ages and skill levels, including those who have never played chess, are invited to participate in supervised open play. New players can be taught and guided by more experienced players. The Club creates year-round opportunities for friendly competition and learning, and supplements the work of school-based groups in Sunrise. For more information about the City’s open-play chess sessions, call (954)746-3207.

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new option for treating a variety of degenerative diseases is now available conveniently in Sunrise, Florida. U.S. Stem Cell Clinic, located at Sawgrass Medical Center, provides first class stem cell therapy to both local patients from the South Florida area and patients from around the world.

Ted Gradel, managing partner, answers some questions about this unique, new clinic.

on the Terrapin Top 50 Global Stem Cell Influencers list. She has been a leading stem cell scientist and researcher her entire career and has been training physicians all over the world to perform in-clinic outpatient procedures where adult stem cells are isolated from a patient’s own adipose fat tissue or bone marrow and delivered back to the patient. She works closely with our dedicated medical staff including our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Antonio Blanco, MD and Physicians Assistant Michelle Parlo, to ensure that we are providing the most effective state-of-the-art stem cell protocols for our patients.

We are also committed to providing continuing education and training for all of our staff. This means that our patients can have complete confidence that they are receiving the highest caliber treatments available anywhere in the world.

What kind of ailments are you currently treating at U.S. Stem Cell Clinic? We are offering experimental treatments using stem cells for patients with orthopedic conditions (tendon/ligament injuries, osteoarthritis, etc), degenerative conditions (COPD, diabetes), neurological (MS, Parkinson’s, spinal cord injuries, autism, etc.) and auto-immune Describe the treatment. Our treatment procedures are (rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s, colitis, lupus) diseases. all done on an outpatient basis using a minimally invasive surgical technique to isolate adult mesenchymal stem cells Do you have a partner in the clinic? Yes, our partner and immediately deliver those cells back to the patient. The is Bioheart Inc., a publically traded biotech company located cells may be delivered as a joint injection, IV, intrathecally or in Sunrise. intramuscularly. The entire procedure takes less than 3 hours to complete in most cases. We are committed to making your Describe your medical team and their role in pa- entire experience with us as comfortable as possible, with tient treatment. Kristin Comella has been the Chief Sci- assistance from our qualified staff before, during and after ence Officer for Bioheart for 10 years and she has that same treatment. role at U.S. Stem Cell Clinic. Comella is currently ranked #24

Does insurance cover this treatment? As these techniques are considered “experimental” they are not covered by medical insurance. Research has shown that these therapies can be beneficial in many different indications. We always strive to provide the safest and most effective adult stem cell therapies to people looking for alternatives to the standard treatment that may not be working or that may create too many adverse side effects.

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Little Free Libraries ~ For The Love of Literature

By Beverly Perkins

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nce U pon A Time there were a

group of amazing kids from the Sunrise Leadership Academy’s Class of 2013 who worked diligently with local elementary schools, community groups and corporate sponsors to bring Little Free Libraries to four of Sunrise’s parks and the civic center.

CITY PARK In The Village Multipurpose Center Gym 6700 Sunset Strip FLAMINGO PARK Next to the Playground 12855 NW 8th Street NOB HILL SOCCER CLUB PARK Next to the Clubhouse 10200 Sunset Strip WELLEBY PARK Next to the Ranger Office 11100 NW 44th Street

SUNRISE CIVIC CENTER Next to the Concession Stand 10610 W Oakland Park Boulevard

Little Free Libraries is not a regular library in a large structure with librarians, thousands of books and hours of operation. One doesn’t need a library card either. These “little” libraries are just that - little. They are colorful pieces of art that look similar to a birdhouse or a mailbox which are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year. They have become a gathering place where neighbors and community members can share their favorite literature and Sunrise Civic Center stories in a fun and unusual way.

The concept started in Wisconsin in 2009 by Todd Bol who wanted to honor his mother, a beloved school teacher, who loved reading.

He built a small model of a schoolhouse, filled it with books and put it on a post in his front yard with a sign that said, “FREE BOOKS”. This little library that could, now has over 15,000 registered Flamingo Park little free libraries all over

the world with more on the way.

The notion,”Take A Book, Return A Book” couldn’t be more simple. It’s a borrowing system that the community gets to enjoy.

Anyone can stop by and pick up a book (or two) and bring back another to share.

If you have gently-used paperbacks or hardcovTake A Book, ers you’d like to contribute, Return A Book please place them in the Little Free Library nearest you, or bring them to the Leisure Services office on the second floor of the Sunrise Civic Center - 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard.

In order for this non-profit organization to live happily ever after, donations are crucial for survival. All administrative and fundraising costs are covered through the sales of the libraries, therefore 100% of donations to this cause go directly to programming.

Visit www.littlefreelibrary.org for more information.

City of Sunrise Outstanding Citizenship Scholarship ~ An Outstanding Opportunity

By Beverly Perkins

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alling all high school seniors and

parents! College is right around the corner.

It’s an exciting time and the end of one part of life and the start of the next. Unfortunately, these new beginnings also come with new expenses. Many learn about various scholarship programs in their schools, but many do not know that their city of residence can also help.

The City of Sunrise has created the “Outstanding Citizenship Scholarship Program” to recognize the accomplishments of their residents and provide finan-

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cial assistance for graduating students. The City believes that every student deserves a chance to attend college and offers this as an opportunity to fulfilling dreams.

This generous scholarship allows for two years (60 credit hours) at most Florida universities and will be given to not only one, but two qualifying candidates. All students, regardless of an average or a high achieving status in school are encouraged to apply.

In order to submit an application, one must be a 2015 graduating high school senior who resides in Sunrise and meet’s the program’s income guidelines.

Students must also have demonstrated commitment to their community. This could be in the areas of community service, leadership positions held and volunteer activities during grades 9-12. One must be willing to share their GPA, SAT/ACT test scores, awards/ recognition received along with future career goals and an essay on what distinguishes them from other applicants in a short, but concise application.

It is suggested that these candidates work with their school BRACE (Broward Advisors for Continuing Education) advisor. BRACE advisors are available in every Guidance department in every Broward County public high school. They assist high school students with their post-secondary plans, as well as provide scholarship and financial aid information to help finance the next step in furthering their education.

Be prepared to gather a 2014 Federal Income Tax Return with W-2 forms, two letters of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, employer, clergy or community leader, official school transcript, copies of applicant’s birth certificate, driver’s license, social security card, plus acceptance letters from colleges/ universities and scholarship grant award letters (if applicable).

The application deadline is Friday, April 10, 2015 Visit www.sunrisefl.gov , scroll over the “About Us” tab and then over to “Schools/ Programs”, which will bring you to the Outstanding Citizenship Scholarship application and requirements. Submit the application to: City of Sunrise Outstanding Citizen Scholarship Program ~ 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard Sunrise, FL 33351

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Ready, Set, Go Sign Up!

By Beverly Perkins

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t ’ s that time of year again when many

communities gather all over the globe with one common goal: to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and to raise funds to find a cure for cancer. This monumental fundraiser, and the single largest non-profit event in the world, is The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life.

This year the Sunrise chapter will hold its’ event on Friday, May 1st at The Sunrise Athletic Complex located at 11501 NW 44th Street at 6:00pm and it continues until Saturday, May 2nd. Last year this chapter raised over $62,000 beating their goal by $10,000. This year they plan on exceeding that figure with Rick Case KIA as their Platinum Sponsor.

These funds will be used for groundbreaking cancer research and important local programs and services for cancer patients and their families in Sunrise and Broward County.

Unlike any other walkathon or fundraiser, teams are formed. These can be groups of families, friends, co-workers and other organizations. If you cannot form your own team and want to participate, a Relay For Life Specialist can help you.

Teams gather on site at sundown and spend the night walking, running and cheering each other on. Because cancer never sleeps, a member of each team must have at least one participant representing themselves on the track at all times.

Even though cancer is not fun, this event certainly is. Teams are encouraged to show their spirit by decorating their tents and tees, playing games, listening to live entertainment, eating great food and of course, making new lifelong friends. The

overall goal is that by doing so, funds are being raised and awareness is made against the battle against cancer.

The Relay For Life remains consistent in formalities no matter what part of the world it is in. One can expect seven parts where ever they are participating.

Everyone receives a great big welcome at the Opening Ceremony. After that, the relay starts with the symbolic Survivor Lap. This honors survivors by allowing them to celebrate life and their victory over cancer. The next lap is the Caregiver Lap, which recognizes those who have given care to cancer patients.

After those two important tributes, everyone is invited to walk together during the Opening Lap. Next is the touching Luminaria Ceremony where luminaria bags and candles are lit to honor loved ones who have passed on or are fighting the disease. The following segment is Individual Walking which is observed throughout the night along with games, entertainment and activities. Finally, the relay concludes with the Fight Back Ceremony. Participants take a final lap and pledge to continue to take action and spread awareness of cancer research, treatments and prevention.

For more information about Relay For Life and how to get involved, contact: Jessica DeBlois, Relay For Life Specialist (954)564-0880 x 7537 or Jessica.Deblois@cancer.org and visit www.relayforlife.org/ sunrisefl

Sunrise Wants Their Residents To Party

By Beverly Perkins

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veryone loves a good party

and The City of Sunrise sure knows how to help its residents put one on.

Besides having community festivities in local shopping centers, did you know that The City will actually assist you with creating your own?

One part of the Community Development Department’s mission statement says they want to enhance the quality of life for its residents. There’s no better way to reinforce this goal than by giving neighbors the opportunity to get to know each other. Therefore, they encourage their citizens to meet each other and get involved by providing resources for having successful “neighborhood block parties”.

One would never think that a local police department would assist in the process of helping neighborhoods have a party. Fortunately, the Sunrise Police Department’s Office of Community Policing would love to offer their support. All they ask you to do is plan your event a few weeks in advance. This allows them time to help you with planning, scheduling and obtaining permission to close your street.

The department will give you flyers to distribute to your neighbors along with coloring books and other giveaways for children. They will have the fire department personnel bring fire engines and EMS vehicles while Police Patrol Units and K9 Patrol give demonstrations. Of course, both depend upon availability. Also, on hand for convenience is bicycle registration and children’s fingerprinting.

To ensure you have a fantastic event, it’s wise to do the following: ▸▸ Make sure the entire block is aware of the date and time. ▸▸ Have all neighbors sign an acknowledgement that they agree to the street closing during the hours specified.

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▸▸ Limit the time of the “Block Party” to no longer than 4 daylight hours. ▸▸ Do not use large items or park cars blocking the roadway. Emergency vehicles need to have easy access in case a need should arise. Safety cones will be provided. ▸▸ Limit the availability of alcoholic beverages. ▸▸ Have a contact person, usually the person who arranges the party, available for neighbors, police and city officials.

Hopefully, the Block Party announcement will be well received and everyone can take part and become involved. Take advantage of this outstanding service available to Sunrise residents. It’s the perfect way to meet those that live around you and those that make your community safe. Be sure to thank your community officials with some great BBQ and plenty of smiles.

To get started and find out if you can close your street to traffic during your Block Party, call the Sunrise Police Department’s Office of Community Policing at (954)746-3383.

Cervical Disc Herniation: A Pain in the Neck that is Treatable Scott Robertson, MD - Cleveland Clinic Florida Neurosurgeon Cervical (neck) disc herniation is a common problem that is seen most often in people aged 35 to 55 years, although older people can have it as well. This problem is becoming more common as people spend hours each day with their neck bent to look at computers, tablets or cell phones.

The spine, or backbone, is made up of a series of bones called vertebrae that are stacked to form the spinal column.

Between the vertebrae are flat, round cushioning pads called intervertebral discs, which act as shock absorbers.

Each disc has a soft rubbery center

made of cartilage like our ear lobe. A herniated disc – also called a slipped disc or ruptured disc – occurs when pressure from the vertebrae above and below force some or all of the “rubbery cartilage” through a weakened or torn part of the outer layer.

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People who frequently lift heavy items also are at increased risk.

If you have pain in your neck or arms and shoulders, your physician can order a variety of tests to determine the cause. These might include more familiar tests such as X-rays or MRI or CT scans. It also could include a myelogram, in which as dye is injected into the spinal canal before a CT scan. Another possible test is an electromyelogram, which involves placing small needles into various muscles and measuring their nerve activity.

Treatment Most herniated discs improve on their own or with treatments such as physical therapy, steroids or traction.

Putting ice or moist heat on the affected area provides some short-term pain relief too. When these steps are not enough, spinal injections of antiinflammatory medicine can reduce swelling and increase mobility. These injections are referred to as epidurals or nerve blocks.

For more serious cases, a surgical decompression around the nerve root and removal of a small part of the disc which is pushing on the nerve gives pain relief. For extreme neck and arm pain, we can remove the entire disc, replace it with a bone graft and fuse it to a metal plate. Alternatively, we can replace the bad disc with an artificial one. These tend to last at least 20 years but are not indicated for older patients with multi-level disc disease or other mobility problems such as arthritis.

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Sandpiper Elementary is in Full Bloom

By Beverly Perkins

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andpiper E lementary was one of the chosen recipients of a

grant given by Hands On Broward. This grant was provided by the Children Services Council and State Farm Insurance Agencies. Hands On Broward connects individuals and groups to meaningful hands-on service opportunities at over 600 nonprofit organizations in Broward County. Their purpose is to inspire, equip and mobilize individuals to take action by promoting positive changes in the county.

There’s no one better to be inspired than elementary age children who can learn early on some great lessons that they can carry on throughout their lives.

This grant provided the tools necessary to teach students how to grow a garden. These tools consist of growth bags, soil, a 50 foot hose, a water wand, herb and vegetable seeds, plant food and bug spray. Sandpiper Elementary is lucky enough to be able to have two gardens which gifted classes, grades 1-5, nurture and tend to all while learning. Gardening is a perfect hands-on multi-sensory activity.

“Gardening and plant care teaches real-world application of student learning in science”, says Principal LaChance.

It can be incorporated in all areas of the curriculum from Language Arts to Literature. Vocabulary is learned by labeling items growing, parts of a plant, parts of the garden, garden equipment, etc. Students can make journal entries about the process and the progress. Graphing plant growth, counting and dividing seeds and charting weather temperatures are great ways to include mathematical concepts. Designing and planting a garden develops organizational skills and analytical thinking. Meanwhile, it’s a science lab all by itself where exploration and problem-solving skills can be developed.

Mrs. G’s first grade class has already planted tomato, kale, strawberries, eggplant, cabbage and mint. Their favorite books consist of “The Giving Tree”, “A Tree is Nice” and “The Carrot Seed”. They have grown as much as their seedlings this year and love being asked, “How does your garden grow?”

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Make A Move And Play Chess

By Beverly Perkins

T

he game of Chess is one of the

world’s most popular games, played by millions worldwide in various settings. This classic game of the mind is played everywhere and gaining more exposure with chess clubs popping up all over. Many schools have even added it to their curriculum. Chess boards are an inexpensive addition to classrooms. They challenge children and help them grow and develop mentally. In countries where chess is offered widely in schools, students exhibit excellence in the ability to recognize complex patterns.

Therefore, these students excel in math and science.

“According to research, test scores improved by 17.3% for students regularly engaged in chess classes, compared with only 4.6% for children participating in other forms of enriched activities,” states 4-time World Champion, Susan Polgar.

Countless studies over the years have continuously showed the same results. Chess strengthens a child’s mental clarity, fortitude, stability and overall health. It

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also aids in the growth of certain areas of the brain and mind. If a child learns to play at a young age, they will develop analytical, synthetic and decisionmaking skills of which they can transfer to real life.

They will also learn the nature of competition while gaining confidence.

The City of Sunrise has collaborated with community partners to promote the scholastic benefits of chess by encouraging the development of after-school

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chess clubs in all schools; providing privately donated chess sets to each Sunrise public school; establishing an “adopt a chess club” program; and hosting family fun chess nights at local restaurants. In addition, the City hosts open play chess weekly for all ages.

Each Friday morning from 10:00am-12:00pm The Sunrise Senior Center hosts a chess club.

10650 West Oakland Park Boulevard ~ Call (954) 746-3670 for more information.

Each Saturday morning, the City hosts FREE open chess play for all ages. People of all ages and skill levels, including those who have never played chess, are invited to participate in supervised open play. New players can be taught and guided by more experienced players.

Participants gather from 10:00am to 12:00pm in the lobby of the Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard.

The Chess Club creates year-round opportunities for friendly competition and learning, and supplements the work of school-based groups in Sunrise. For more information about the City’s open-play chess sessions, call (954) 746-3207.

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Sandpiper Elementary Is Ob“SEUSS”ed

By Beverly Perkins

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oday you are you that is truer than true . There is no one

alive who is youer than you.” – Dr. Seuss There certainly was no one like the infamous Dr. Seuss who created magical stories with lots of color, whimsical characters and clever tongue-twisting, rhyming words.

The most acclaimed children’s author and illustrator, Theodor Seuss Geisel, is celebrated in schools across the nation each year during the week of his birthday.

Dr. Seuss has had a tremendous impact on literacy for youngsters. Many, as young as kindergarten age, are able to recognize the Cat in the Hat symbol on his books.

They are also able to recite lines from some of his most popular titles.

The celebration coincides with the National Education Association (NEA), “Read Across America Day” which encourages young children to read, read, read.

This year, the highlighted book is a Seuss classic, “Oh, The Places You’ll Go”. The story chronicles the tale of a child ready to experience life, while navigating the ups and downs and processing the variety of emotions that come along with it.

The overall message applies to a preschooler entering kindergarten, a senior going off to college and just about anyone who may be embarking on a new journey. It delivers a message of hope and inspiration.

“And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed!

(98 and 1/2 percent guaranteed).” – Dr. Seuss This was actually the last book published in Dr. Seuss’ lifetime. March 2nd

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would have marked the celebrated author’s 111th birthday.

Sandpiper Elementary loves a celebration and they went all out to honor the good doc and his cast of characters. Administrators and teachers took the opportunity to show their spirit by putting on a pep rally. Some even dressed up in typical Seuss attire to get the children excited for the upcoming week’s festivities. Parents were also encouraged to get in the spirit by becoming involved and volunteering.

“If you never did, you should. These things are fun, and fun is good.” – Dr. Seuss From the Cat in the Hat, to Thing 1 and Thing 2, they put on a day for their students with so much to do.

Volunteers came in to read to the classes.

They made red and white striped hats and delicious treats for the masses.

Science lessons got gooey with Bartholomew’s “oobleck” in older grades.

While kindergarteners loved marching the halls in a parade.

One could hear “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish”, “Fox In Socks” and “Green Eggs and Ham”.

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our city sunrise · camp guide

Summer camp is an opportunity for children to try new things, learn new skills and make new friends. This comprehensive Camp Guide lists camp programs available in your community and neighboring cities.

Cooper City Gary Braeseke Golf Center

www.coopercolonygolf.com

954-434-2181

At Cooper Colony, any golfer can learn the game from PGA professional Gary Braeseke, who has over 20 years of experience teaching in South Florida.

Karate America

www.kidmartialartsinflorida.com

954-252-2821

Karate America’s martial arts, taekwondo, and karate programs help children become physically fit, achieve self-confidence, improve social skills and learn how to be safe, while developing respect, discipline, and self-control.

Maverick Baseball Camp

www.statechampsbaseballcamp.com

954-432-1228

Beginner, intermediate and advanced ball players can improve their baseball skills at Maverick Baseball Camp.

Stella’s Dance Studio

www.stellasdancers.com

954-434-8401

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or professional ranks.

954-424-5031

Broward Center for the Performing Arts

www.youngatartmuseum.org

Choose from a variety of summer www.camp.browardcenter.org camps including: Performance Art Camp, 954-462-0222 S.T.E.A.M. Rolling with Art Camp, Digital Art Camp, Ceramics & Sculpture Camp, Drawing & Campers will gain hands-on experience in Painting Camp, Art Exploration Camp and more. musical theater, acting, dance, voice and technical production, as well as play a role in a live performance in a professional theater.

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Space Camp

www.iloveplanets.com

954-201-6681

Kids will explore rockets, telescopes, and astronomy, and participate in a variety of hands-on activities, which include building several types of rockets.

954-472-2554

David Posnack JCC Camp Kadima

www.posnackschool.org

954-434-0499

Camp Kadima promotes self-esteem, positive values and personal growth within an environment rich with Jewish culture to challenge the mind, body and imagination of each individual child.

Dolphins Academy

954-816-3346

954-452-3346

305-943-8000

Broadway Kids Studio

Summer is the time for children to explore new interests and activities, such as water slide parks and airboat rides, cookouts and relay races, Junior Olympics, arts & crafts, fun field trips, and much more.

Boys and girls can participate in an interactive, week-long football experience that features appearances by Miami Dolphins’ players, football training, teamwork building and more.

954-693-7500

Camp Nova

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Bright & Smart Robotics program for kids includes hands-on robot building, coding, and engineering. www.broadwaykidsstudio.com

www.creativechildlearningcenter.com

www.uschool.nova.edu

954-262-4528

Camp Nova campers take swim lessons, go on field trips, participate in Camp Nova Olympics, try new sports, make friends and more.

Broward Baseball Academy

Candy Jazz & GBA

954-683-7747

954-533-7224

www.browardbaseballacademy.com

TKA’s summer program includes several forms The Academy can help if you want to advance of Martial Arts, weapons programs, competition your skills, increase your baseball knowledge, programs, field trips, and more. or if you have the talent to play at the college

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Broward Elite All-Stars offers teams, tumble, cheer and dance in its 12,000+ square foot facility.

Dance Theatre provides a comprehensive program where children can receive professional instruction from certified teachers in a warm and friendly environment.

Camp Explorer

Davie

www.americantka.com

954-577-3332

954-434-4443

Bright & Smart

At BKS’s summer camp, all students learn Stella’s offers classes in jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, all aspects of the performing arts, including musical theatre, acrobatics, lyrical, and more. everything from the creation and writing of an original production to performing it in front of family and friends.

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Broward Elite All-Stars

www.elitecheeranddance.net

Dance Theatre

www.dancetheatre.net

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www.grandballetacademy.net

At the summer theater dance camp, learn about dancing, stage performance, costumes, make-up, hairstyles and more.

www.dolphinsacademy.com

Fit Tennis Academy

954-732-0588

Learn the fundamentals of tennis, such as grip variations, footwork, stroke biomechanics, tactics, and strategies, while increasing fitness and psychological strength.

954-288-7599

Nob Hill Academy

based summer camp that focuses on social skills and the reduction of challenging and inappropriate behaviors.

www.nobhillacademy.org

954-791-9270

In the summer program, children experience the German language through hands-on activities and group interaction during circle time, music, art, story time, puppet shows and outdoor activities.

At Jr. Adventure Camp, preschoolers will experience a summer of fun, exciting, educational, age appropriate activities without leaving the center.

Greg Brown’s Summer Camp

www.parkavenuegymnastics.com

www.collegebaseballcamps.com

954-262-8259

The website has a complete selection of college hosted baseball camps, elite college baseball clinics, high school baseball camps, showcases, college prospect camps and college showcases nationwide.

Joe DePalo Soccer Camp

www.abcsportscamps.com/nsusoccer

954-608-8492

NSU Soccer Camps offer an opportunity for players to receive instruction on the fundamental and advanced skills of soccer through organized games, drills and more.

Little Hands on Learning

www.littlehandsonlearningacademy.com

954-434-3166

During camp, the younger children will enjoy activities like water play, arts and crafts, music, and cooking, while the older ones take field trips to museums, parks, golf and more.

Little Rascals Academy

www.lilrascalsacademy.com

954-584-1221

Little Rascals’ camp curriculum combines safe and exciting field trips, sports activities, and on-site learning events with plenty of summer-time fun.

Park Avenue Gymnastics

954-434-0099

At Park Avenue Gymnastics, campers will learn and perfect gymnastics skills while also taking part in fun camp activities, including dance, arts & crafts, movies, games, swimming and martial arts.

Rising Starz Music Academy

www.risingstarzmusic.com

954-370-3308

Children can express themselves through the arts through four camps - Build, Create and Play Camp; Music in Art Camp; Princess Camp and A Musical Revue of Seussical the Musical.

St. David’s Sports Camps

954-475-2770

St. David’s offers camps in soccer, basketball/ shooting, baseball/softball, flag football and volleyball.

Summit-Questa Montessori Camp 954-584-3466

Younger kids will enjoy water play, sports and special fun activities, while the older ones can enroll in the sports camp, which includes activities on and off campus.

954-589-1038

Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre

954-236-8850

954-763-6882

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www.davie-fl.gov

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www.mods.org

954-475-3000

Develop your child’s individual talent, while broadening his/her understanding and ability in all areas of the performing arts through training in a high energy, fun and exciting environment.

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Younger campers will unleash the imagination through theatre games, story drama, movement and a role in a show, while older campers will work on acting, music, dance and design for a full scale production.

Museum of Discovery & Science

www.universitycenterfortheperformingarts.com

With Behavioral Therapists as the counselors, Shaping Change provides an intensive ABA-

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Campers will gain hands-on experience in musical theater, acting, dance, voice and technical production, as well as play a role in a live performance in a professional theater.

Town of Davie

University Center for the Performing Arts

Shaping Change

Broward Center for the Performing Arts

www.camp.browardcenter.org

954-680-7977

www.shaping-change.com

Bright & Smart Robotics program for kids includes hands-on robot building, coding, and engineering.

954-462-0222

www.summitquesta.com

Science Eye Safari Camp

Science Eye’s programs are engaging, handson, inquiry-based programs that enable students to explore the world around them, gain new insights, and make them aware that science is an exciting part of everything they do.

Bright & Smart

www.brightandsmart.com

954-816-3346

www.saintdavid.org

The Town of Davie Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of summer camp programs for children entering kindergarten through 8th grade.

www.scienceeye.com

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German Summer Camp

www.germanschoolfl.com

954-713-0930

Camp Discovery for younger kids includes Sports Science, Anatomy Academy, Thinkers and Tinkers, and more, while Ocean Explorers Camp for older kids includes the exploration of coastal marine and coral reef ecosystems, estuary and barrier island field work, and more.

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neering, physics, and chemistry that will spark their imagination and increase their love for scientific exploration.

At PCDC, kids are introduced to new skills and challenges as they participate in more than 40 camp and academic programs.

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Little Rascals’ camp curriculum combines safe and exciting field trips, sports activities, and on-site learning events with plenty of summertime fun.

954-457-1460

Miramar

954-492-4124

Hallandale Beach www.hallandalebeachfl.gov

Available at Bluesten and Foster Parks, the City of Hallandale Beach’s Summer Adventure Camps offer a summer full of fun and adventure for children ages 6 through 12 years old.

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Little Rascals Academy

954-961-7969

American Top Team www.attmiramar.com

954-538-3899

American Top Team Miramar provides a fun and safe environment for kids to learn martial arts all summer long.

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City of Miramar

The City of Hollywood offers a variety of summer camp programs for children entering kindergarten through 8th grade.

954-883-5230

954-457-1460

Greater Hollywood YMCA Family Center www.ymcabroward.org

954-989-9622

Children have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and memories at YMCA Summer Camp.

I Know Science

www.iknowscience.com

954-892-4992

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The City of Miramar offers a variety of summer camp programs for children entering kindergarten through age 16.

I Know Science

www.iknowscience.com

954-892-4992

Campers enjoy experiments in biology, engineering, physics, and chemistry that will spark their imagination and increase their love for scientific exploration.

Karate America

www.kidsmartialartsflorida.com

954-447-5044

Karate America’s martial arts, taekwondo,

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and karate programs help children become physically fit, achieve self-confidence, improve social skills and learn how to be safe while developing respect, discipline and self-control. www.miramarculturalcenter.org

Miramar Cultural Center’s summer camp, themed Little Broadway, consists of eight weeks of visual and performing arts for children ages 7 to 14.

Academy of Arts

www.academyofartsinc.com

954-704-0068

Academy of Arts offers classes in ballet, lyrical, hip-hop, tap, flamenco, modern, musical theatre, drama, voice, piano, guitar, violin and more.

Actors Pembroke Pines www.academyofartsinc.com

954-689-0500

Nest of Living Arts (NOLA) STAR Summer Camp

Provides kids with training in acting for TV and film, hip hop, musical theater, vocals and glee as well as the opportunity to make a movie or a music hip hop video

954-655-3011

AllGolf at CB Smith Park

www.nestoflivingarts.com

Nest of Living Arts offers acting classes and dance classes in ballet, hip hop, jazz , contemporary and more.

Precious Years Christian Learning Center

www.preciousyearscic.com

954-450-3773

www.allgolf.com

954-441-1333

Kids can learn how to play golf or improve their skills at CB Smith Park.

Camp Cambridge

www.cambridgepreschools.com

954-430-3388

Center activities include art, language and literacy, poetry, cooking, reading, math and science, dramatic play, computers and outdoor play.

Campers will stay active and busy while engaging in a variety of activities that encourage academic enrichment and imagination.

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Camp Woodland

A World of Knowledge

954-921-1497

www.worldofknowledgekids.com

954-430-7707

Interactive summer camp activities for children ages 3-8 that will keep children engaged in learning and having fun all summer long.

www.campwoodlandfl.com

Camp Woodland is a privately owned camp at CB Smith Park for boys and girls ages 5-16.

www.ppines.com

954-986-5027

The City offers age appropriate activities including arts and crafts, science, computers, cool cooking, gym, music and movement, drama, sports, theme days and water play for children ages 2 thru 5 grade.

Flamingo Lakes Golf & Country Club Junior Summer Camps www.flamingolakescc.com

954-435-6110

Week long camps providing golf instruction for 6-10 year olds.

Florida Youth Tennis Table Association www.fytta.org

786-390-9454

Karate America

Pembroke Pines YMCA Family Center

www.kidsmartialartsinflorida.com

www.ymcabroward.org

954-447-5044

Karate America’s martial arts, taekwondo, and karate programs help children become physically fit, achieve self-confidence, improve social skills and learn how to be safe while developing respect, discipline, and self-control.

KLA Preschools

954-443-6168

Lil’ Rascals Academy

954-431-8805

www.lilrascalsacademy.com

954-704-9000

Children between the ages of 5 and 20 have the opportunity to learn and play table tennis in a fun, safe, supervised environment.

Ivan Mayor Golf Academy

Mackey Sports

Just Hip Hop Dance Studio

ww.mackeysports.com

954-868-6100

Mackey Sports Enterprises, offers tennis, basketball and soccer at Towngate Tennis Center

www.tanglewoodacademy.com

Tanglewood Academy is dedicated to providing an exciting atmosphere for learning where the individual child’s educational, physical, social and emotional development is nurtured.

www.bluedogacting.com Serious actors age 8 and up will love this on camera acting only summer camp intensive offered June 15-19.

City of Plantation www.plantation.org

954-452-2510

Developmental Preschool/ Camp Phoenix

Tennis for U Academy provides a new experience to the game by combining excellence in coaching with a family atmosphere.

954-437-3949

www.wsdancestudios.com

At Jr. Adventures Camp, preschoolers will experience a summer of fun, exciting, educational, age appropriate activities without leaving the center.

Bluedog School of Acting for Kids

954-531-4124

www.tennisforuacademy.com

954-399-0409

Just Hip Hop offers hip hop classes, acting classes, singing lessons and more.

American Heritage offers a variety of summer camp programs for children ages 3-13 including traditional day camp and specialty programs in science, video production, art, theatre, sports and robotics.

City of Plantation recreation day camps are fun filled and provide a wide range of activities.

Nob Hill Academy

www.nobhillacademy.org

954-472-0022

Tennis for U Academy

West Side Dance Summer Open Studio

www.jushiphop.com

954-432-9699

Pines Music Studio offers classes in guitar, drums, piano, voice and more.

Tanglewood Academy

Summer camp at Lil’ Rascals includes safe and exciting field trips, sports activities, onsite learning events and tons of fun with safety as the number one priority.

www.ivanmayor.com Junior golfers are separated into groups according to their skill level to learn the fundamentals of golf.

Pines Music Studio

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In summer camp students are introduced to diverse activities to enhance their social skills and knowledge.

American Heritage Camp www.ahschool.com

954-727-9622

The 2015 Adventure Camp at the YMCA offers art, games, trips and more.

954-432-3900

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West Side Dance Studio provides a fun and creative way for kids to learn how to express themselves with the proper understanding of dance technique.

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www.dpk1.com

954-472-4673

Camp Phoenix is an action packed day camp for children ages 22 months to 6 years of age with weekly themed activities including pirates, summer olympics, fiesta and so much more.

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954-791-2333

In the IMACS Hi-Tech Summer Camp, children work independently and in groups to complete logic puzzles, program virtual robots and build their own electronic devices.

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Imagine Plantation School

www.coolmusicschool.net

954-232-3174

Students age 6-11 and 12-16 enjoy this cool and unique music day camp that offers ear training, composing, instrument techniques, playing in ensembles every day and a full chamber concert.

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954-599-8208

Kids learn powerful life skills like discipline, respect, focus and more in a positive, supportive, environment.

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954-424-2337

Southwest Ranches

954-584-7500

Positive Athletics Summer Sports Camp

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Children have fun participating in summer activities in an environment of faith and love.

Temple Kol Ami Eman-El www.tkae.org

954-472-1988

Temple Kol Ami Eman-El offers a summer program where fun in the sun and discovery go hand in hand for toddlers thru 2nd graders.

Sunrise All Sports After School and Summer Camp www.allsportskids.com

Karate America’s martial arts, taekwondo, and karate programs help children become physically fit, achieve self-confidence, improve social skills and learn how to be safe while developing respect, discipline, and self-control.

All Sports offers weekly field trips, sports instruction, cheerleading, dance, drama club, arts and crafts, science projects and much more.

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Camp Chamelon

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954-746-5437

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954-815-9054

Camp Adventure, for children up to age 12, is built upon a series of two-week themes designed to inspire children to explore, create, interact and stay active during the summer months.

A fun and friendly summer experience in Markham Park for kids ages 5-15, Camp Chamelon encourages participation in creative art and science projects, music, dance, and lots of special events.

Little Rascals Academy

Christi/Stepps Academy

954-476-5880

954-749-6869

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Little Rascals’ camp curriculum combines safe and exciting field trips, sports activities, and on-site learning events with plenty of summertime fun.

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Mayor’s Message

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By Michael Ryan, Mayor of Sunrise

By Thomas Dibernardo, Sunrise Fire Chief

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itself! We’re proud of our many sustainability initiatives and are always striving to make our community healthier and more economically and environmentally sound. Of course, fun and family are important parts of this objective – so we are excited to host our annual Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 4, at Sawgrass Sanctuary. Join us for live music, children’s activities, amazing food, and plenty of interesting and educational exhibits. As always, admission is free and we’ll have great green giveaways: The first 1,500 Earth Day attendees will receive a reusable tote bag and a BPA-free water bottle that can be refilled all day at our complimentary water station.

After the Festival, you’ll want to continue your green ways. It’s not too late to take advantage of Conservation Pays, a rebate and incentive program offered by select water utilities countywide – including the City of Sunrise. Utilities customers (including those who own a single-family home, town home or condo, or operate multi-family housing units or a business, non-profit organization, or institution) can qualify to receive free low-flow shower heads, as well as rebates on the purchase of water- and money-saving toilets. Visit www.conservationpays. com for all the details.

Sunrise also participates in the Recyclebank program, which rewards residents for recycling and other green activities. Visit www.recyclebank.com to register.

This month, you can also do the environment a favor by safely disposing of paint, chemicals, batteries, compact fluorescent bulbs, and more at our Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop-Off Event scheduled for Saturday, April 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Sunrise City Hall. Sunrise residents also have the option of bringing HHW to Wheelabrator’s Davie facility on one Saturday each month. For a complete list of accepted items and other details, visit www.sunrisefl.gov/hhw.

Other April highlights include the Sunrise Police Department’s Community Block Party at Sam’s Club on Saturday, April 4; another terrific installment of our Tunes ‘N Trucks concert series – this one featuring Billy Joel tribute band Turnstiles – on Friday, April 17; and a wonderful performance by the Sunrise Pops on Sunday, April 26.

Have a wonderful month!

Mayor Michael J. Ryan For more information about our great city, including the events and programs I’ve mentioned here, please visit us online at www. sunrisefl.gov and www.facebook.com/sunrisefl.

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Drowning is the leading cause of death in children ages 1 - 4 years old in Broward County, according to the Florida Department of Health. However, the risk of drowning is significantly reduced if we use multiple layers of protection.

These layers of protection should always include the following:

▸▸ Supervision - Always have a designated “Water Watcher” when children are swimming. This needs to be a responsible adult whose undivided attention is on those in and around the water. Children must be taught from an early age never to go near the water without an adult. ▸▸ Barriers - Use child-proof locks on all doors, door alarms, pool fences, and self-closing and self-latching gates. ▸▸ Swimming and Water Safety Lessons – Even the youngest children can learn skills to help them to be safer in and around the water. Caregivers should learn to swim as well. ▸▸ Preparation - Learn CPR and keep proper safety gear, including a phone, life-vests, hook, & ring buoy, near the pool. If your child is missing, always check the pool first.

Be sure to enroll your child in swim lessons as soon as possible. April through October, the City of Sunrise offers one session of eight swim lessons per year free of charge to Sunrise residents. These group lessons are for children 3 – 12 years of age.

Vouchers for swim lessons are also available for children four years of age and under, funded by the Children’s Services Council and available through the Broward County’s SWIM Central program. These $40 vouchers can be applied to the already low-cost swim lessons offered through the City of Sunrise. Children as young as 10 months can begin lessons through the Parent and Tot classes; private lessons are available at 18 months and up. Vouchers may be requested by calling 954-357-7946 (SWIM) or by email at swimcentral@broward.org.

For more information on swim lessons, visit the City of Sunrise website at www. sunrisefl.gov. You can also go to www.watersmartbroward.org to find additional water safety tips and swimming lesson providers throughout Broward County.

Finally, please remember that while lessons and instruction are a great start, there is no substitute for active adult supervision, especially for children four years old and under.

To see health and safety updates from Sunrise Fire Rescue, ‘Like’ us on Facebook at Sunrise-Rescue, and follow us on Twitter@ SunriseFRD.

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The main focus of the bill was to do away with Permanent Alimony in the State of Florida. Permanent Alimony is presumed when there is a long term marriage, which is defined in Florida Statutes as 17 years or more. Permanent Alimony continues until the death of either spouse or the re-marriage of the spouse receiving alimony. The bill that was sent to the Governor in 2013 would have resulted in the elimination of this form of alimony. It also contained a clause which would have made it retroactive and, as such, individuals who were previously ordered to pay permanent alimony could seek a modification based solely on the change in the law.

At the very last minute, Governor Scott vetoed the bill and it never became law.

A new Alimony Reform Bill has been presented to the legislature and it appears that this will be approved by both the legislature and the Governor and become law on October 1, 2015. It is not identical to the prior bill, but its main focus remains the same - to eliminate Permanent Alimony. This bill was just introduced and it is anticipated that there will be debate and changes made before it becomes law.

Some of the main issues it addresses include: ▸▸ Once again, Permanent Alimony will be eliminated. Alimony will be based upon a number of factors including the respective income of both parties and the number of years of marriage. The new law, if passed, will now use a mathematical formula to determine the length and amount of alimony. This will assist judges and attorneys in determining what alimony award will in fact be proper.

At the present time, no guidelines exist and as such awards can deviate from judge to judge. ▸▸ Retirement can be used as a basis for a modification. It appears that the age of retirement will be either the age when an individual can receive fill social security benefits or the age of retirement which is standard in an individual’s profession. ▸▸ The fact that the paying spouse receives an increase in pay does not appear to be grounds for an increase in alimony, unless at the time the alimony award the paying spouse was underemployed. ▸▸ Income from a new spouse of the paying spouse cannot be considered. ▸▸ An individual who either unreasonably brings or defends a modification action shall be responsible for the other parties’ attorney’s fees. ▸▸ The most substantial change from the previous bill concerns the possible retroactive application of this new law. This bill clearly states that the passage of this new law alone will not be grounds for a modification. This means that individuals who have previously been ordered or agreed to pay permanent alimony cannot seek a modification just because we may have a new law.

It is expected that this proposal will go through many changes before the final bill is sent to the Governor for his signature. I will continue to keep you updated as this bill proceeds through the legislature.

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