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This Valentine’s Day, Show Someone You Love Them

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ach year, on February 14th, millions of people around the world demonstrate their love for someone special by giving Valentine’s Day gifts.

While chocolate, flowers or jewelry remain the most popular presents, there are many more interesting options available.

People who appreciate sentiment more than financial value may give a hand-written coupon book to their love, complete with “free massage” or “I do the dishes” coupons, to be redeemed by their mate at a future date. Others may give a gift in support of their partner’s passion -- a new 3-wood for a golfer or a set of paint brushes for an artist. Other options include heart-shaped pizzas or twohanded mittens, meant for lovers to keep warm while holding hands (probably not the most practical present here in South Florida). Personally, we prefer the simple Sweetheart candies with “be mine” stamped on the side.

No matter what you give, if you give from your heart, your Valentine is sure to be happy.

Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!

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SCHOOL NEWS

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18 Christmas Cards Go Global at Glades Middle School 18 Silver Lakes Elementary Gets Needed Schools Supplies from Broward Education Foundation’s Mobil Unit

IT’S THEIR BUSINESS 22 Primary Care Physicians of Hollywood Offers Outstanding Care at Eight Locations in Dade and Broward

EYE CARE 27 UV Awareness Month - Protect Your Eyes

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COMMUNITY NEWS 10 The National League of Cities Names Miramar’s Chief of Marketing and PR to its 2017 Information Technology & Communications Federal Advocacy Committee 12 Sunbeam Properties Helps Miramar Police Department Deliver Holiday Happiness to Underserved Children in Miramar 14 Miramar Cultural Center and South Florida People of Color Present UNITY360 “What’s Going On: Marvin Gaye’s America” Race Dialogues 16 The City of Miramar Remembers Dr. King’s Birthday With a Family-Fun Parade and Celebration

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28 Expect a Moderate Housing Market in South Florida in 2017

LEGALLY SPEAKING 30 Reasons Why You Should Not Try a Do It Yourself Foreclosure Defense

33 PET OF THE MONTH 38 “Pebbles” 38 Your Pet Could Be Our Pet of the Month!

37 Estate Planning is a Team Sport

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 33 Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark Offers Culture and Entertainment Close to Home

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR 34 Lots to Look Forward to in Miramar

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PHOTO OF THE MONTH 39 The World’s Favorite Newspaper™

SEEN ON SCENE 40 Community Snapshots

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7th “Dog Smarts 101” Class – This pet education class will teach dog owners (or anyone thinking about getting a pet) important information about dog behavior and why dogs do the things they do. This is the perfect class for anyone experiencing behavioral problems with their dog, such as barking, chewing and housebreaking issues. The class is FREE to all residents. Since this is not a dog training session, no pets will be permitted to the program. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

A New Year, A New You Series – Understanding Credit: Building Wealth with Responsible Credit – Money won’t buy you love but it will help you stay financially secure. Consolidated Credit Solutions’ Financial Education Outreach Specialist, Charmaine Williams, will teach you everything you need to know about how credit effects your financial viability. You will learn to obtain and read your credit reports, understand the difference between a credit report and a credit score, learn to use credit wisely, and more! 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

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Nicole Henry and Miles Jaye – Valentine’s Concert – Listen to the smooth sounds of jazz and R&B during this romantic evening sure to set the mood. South Train Award-Winning jazz vocalist Nicole Henry returns to South Florida headlining this special Valentine’s Concert celebrating music that warms the heart. Ms. Henry has captivated audiences while establishing herself as one of the jazz world’s most acclaimed vocalists. Miles Jaye, R&B solo artist, jazz violinist and former lead singer for the Village People, opens the evening serenading sweethearts with his top hits “Let’s Start Over” and “I’ve Been a Fool for

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You”, which became Top 10 singles on the Billboard R& B charts in the late 1980s. 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. For tickets, visit www.miramarculturalcenter.org.

modern dance works influenced by American Classical dance, Classical ballet, Jazz, Native American, South American, Caribbean and West African dance forms. 10:00 a.m. – 11;30 a.m. Visit: www.miramarculturalcenter. org for more information.

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The Big Read – Book Discussion: The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri Join us as we discuss “The Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri. Our discussion will focus on the struggles between new and old, assimilation and cultural preservation. Striving toward the future and longing for the past play out in one particular set of foreign-born parents and their American-born children in this best-selling novel. Copies of the book are available while supplies last. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. . Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

15th Qigong Class – A Moving Meditation for the Mind, Body and Spirit: Learn the ancient Chinese art of Qigong from Judy Held, a certified Daoist Five Yin Qigong instructor. Healing occurs through balancing “qi” or electromagnetic energy. Qigong is used to correct these bio-energetic imbalances and blockages through exercises and meditations. Wear lose, light-colored clothing and bring a yoga mat or socks. 6:00 p.m. – 7: 30 p.m.

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

18th Peter London Global Dance Company Fusion Master Dance Class – MCC Resident Artist, Peter London Global Dance Company, will host a Fusion Master Dance Class for students ages 12 and up to hone their skills and learn first-hand from our Artist in Residence, Peter London.

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Black History Celebration – Block Party, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Perry Park/ Wellman Field, SW 68th Avenue & SW 34 Street, Miramar, Free, visit www. miramarfl.gov for more information.

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.

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11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

21st Delicious Raw Foods-Growing Them, Preparing Them and Eating Them for Better Health – Raw Foods Chef and Health Educator, Marilyn Harris, will teach you how to grow, prepare and enjoy delicious raw fruits and vegetables. Marilyn will inspire you to try a new way of eating and to learn creative and simple ways to incorporate more delicious fruits and vegetables into your diet. Yummy samples will be provided. Space is limited. Registration is required at this Eventbrite Page: https://miramarlibrary_ deliciousrawfoods.eventbrite.com 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

22nd 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.

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

23rd VITA Income Tax Preparation – Have your taxes prepared for free by IRS certified volunteers. You could save up

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Each course has a real instructor to monitor your progress and assess your performance. Learn how to access this great Broward County Library eResource. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

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

26th The ANF Group Tour de Broward – An annual cycling/running/walking event whose proceeds help provide programs, services, and facilities for kids and families at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital – takes place from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Miramar Regional Park. The fundraiser attracted more than 6,000 participants last year and has generated more than $2.5 million in its previous seven years.

For more information or to sign-up, visit tourdebroward.com.”

27th 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.

Yoga: This is a Hatha – “All Levels” class with breathing, balance, strength and stretching exercises followed by guided relaxation and meditation.

Please bring water and a big towel if you do not have a yoga mat and bring any exercise straps or blocks if you have them. Do not eat a heavy meal at least 2-3 hours before the class. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

The National League of Cities Names Miramar’s Chief of Marketing and PR to its 2017 Information Technology & Communications Federal Advocacy Committee

BY JILL SHARPE

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he City of Miramar’s Chief of Marketing & Public Relations, Natasha Hampton, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2017 Information Technology and Communications (ITC) Federal Advocacy Committee. This committee has the lead responsibility of developing NLC’s federal policy positions on issues involving telecommunications and information systems (and public access to these systems), privacy concerns, cable TV, phone services, spectrum issues, communications tower siting, universal service, broadcasting and defense of city rights-of-way from degradation caused by installation of communications facilities. The appointment was announced by NLC President Matt Zone, Councilmember, Cleveland, Ohio.

As a member of the 2017 committee, Hampton will play a key role in shaping NLC’s policy positions and advocate on behalf of America’s cities and towns before Congress, with the new administration and at home. This year’s new committee leadership will consist of Chair David Luna, Councilmember, Mesa, Arizona, and Vice Chairs David Baker, Mayor, Kenmore, Washington, and Gary Resnick, Mayor, Wilton Manors, Florida.

In Hampton’s capacity, she will join members from 16 states and represent Florida alongside 5 other new appointees.

“As the City of Miramar continues to identify and expand its communications infrastructure, representing the city in this capacity places Miramar at the forefront of information and technology advocacy. I’m honored to accept this appointment for such a progressive and dynamic city,” said Hampton on her appointment to the NLC’s ITC. For more information on NLC’s other committees and councils, visit http://www.nlc.org/influence-federal-policy/policy-committees. It’s Right Here in Miramar!®

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Sunbeam Properties Helps Miramar Police Department Deliver Holiday Happiness to Underserved Children in Miramar

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very year the Miramar Police Department collects toys to distribute to underserved children in the community. This year, they got a lot of help from Sunbeam Properties and Development, developer of the Miramar Park of Commerce, the largest locally owned and manWith an official police escort, the Sunbeam Miramar police officers help the Sunbeam Polar Express pulls into the Miramar elves unload dozens of toys to be delivered aged business park in Police Department carrying boxes of by the department’s Operation Blue South Florida. Miramar toys collected from more than 70 tenants Squad to children throughout Miramar. in the Miramar Park of Commerce.

Police Department’s Operation Blue Squad received 25 boxes of toys from more than 70 tenants in the Miramar Park of Commerce.

“With the season of giving in full swing, we wanted to give back in a big way,” said Sunbeam Properties & Development Vice President Maridee Bell. “So we pulled out all the stops with a toy delivery caravan decked out as the Polar Express and our team dressed as elves, Santa and Mrs. Claus. The tenants in the Miramar Park of Commerce were very receptive to the idea and donated so many toys that the Sunbeam Polar Express had to make multiple trips!”

Andy Ansin, vice president of Sunbeam Properties & Sunbeam Properties Vice Presidents Andy Development, was overwhelmed with the response from tenants. Ansin and Maridee Bell (center), organizers of the Sunbeam Polar Express, pose for a picture “We couldn’t have asked for a better outcome for our very first with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Sunbeam elves after receiving additional toy donations from year of doing the Sunbeam Polar Express,” said Ansin. tenants in the Miramar Park of Commerce.

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Miramar Cultural Center and South Florida People of Color Present UNITY360 “What’s Going On: Marvin Gaye’s America” Race Dialogues

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n conjunction with last month’s show by Brian Owens, showcasing the music of Marvin Gaye at the Miramar Cultural Center, and the companion exhibit “What’s Going On: Meditations on America” in the Ansin Family Gallery through February 27th, the Miramar Cultural Center and South Florida People of Color are sponsoring two sessions of race dialogues called UNITY360 this month.

UNITY360 is a series of guided discussions that will provide for a safe and structured forum for open dialogue about the ways in which race, racism, and prejudice shape our society and impact our daily interactions.

The dialogue pairs a carefully selected reading, White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide by Dr. Carol Anderson, with a facilitated discussion and workshop designed to identify and deconstruct barriers to inclusion across racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic boundaries. Participants will have the opportunity to learn skills and techniques designed to facilitate interactions and create a foundation for empathy and understanding between people of different backgrounds.

“The goal of the UNITY360 dialogue is to promote both self-awareness and group aware-

ness of the sometimes-unintended harm of casual racism and bigotry, and provide participants with tools for diffusing and rejecting bigoted language and behaviors when they encounter them, in hopes of improving the quality of social interactions and community life,” said Roni Bennett, President of South Florida People of Color.

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The City of Miramar Remembers Dr. King’s Birthday With a Family-Fun Parade and Celebration

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he City of Miramar hosted their annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration on Monday, January 16th from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The celebration kicked off with a parade starting at Forzano Park located at 2000 South Douglas Road and culminated with a celebration at Lakeshore Park located at 8501 South Sherman Circle.

The event, hosted by actress Jasmine Avery from the HBO series “Ballers,” was a fun-filled day of food, music, dancing and entertainment which included a live performance headlined

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Marching bands, dance groups, community-based organizations, churches and business all joined the parade.

“About 1500 people enjoyed a day-long celebration,” said Natasha Hampton,

Chief of Marketing and Public Relations for the City of Miramar. “However, the moment that stood out to most of us was when Mayor Nessam declared January 17th a National Day of Racial Healing. It was truly prolific and meaningful on MLK Day, this year especially.”

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rs. Valerie J. Crawford-Meyer’s 6th grade class at Glades Middle School engaged in holiday greetings with students from four international schools: Lawrence S. Ting School, Vietnam; Bvs Parsi High School, Pakistan; Kaohsiung Municipal Chung Shan Junior High School, Taiwan, and Colegio Cristo Crucificado, Spain.

The partner pairing was done from among countries such as Russia, Italy, The U.S. Virgin Islands, Portugal, Botswana and Canada. We were only one of three U.S. schools to participate, and the only Florida school. The students blogged with their counterpart student participants, as best as they could, considering the time difference.

“My students researched the languages of their respective country; created their cards and tried to utilize the language of that country using Google translator,” said Crawford-Meyers. “We received Powerpoints from our partner schools, and in the end—we exchanged Christmas cards. All-in-all, the students discovered that Christmas is not celebrated all around the world, that students in other countries spend far more time working on English lessons than we do; and finally, that they can now correspond with students in other countries who are just like them.”

“We look forward to skyping in the classroom next,” she said.

Silver Lakes Elementary Gets Needed Schools Supplies from Broward Education Foundation’s Mobil Unit

BY JILL SHARPE

“We are so thankful that the Broward Education Foundation brought the Tools for Schools store to our school,” said Silver Lakes Elementary Principal Tammy Gilbert. “The teachers enjoyed shopping and the supplies will greatly benefit our students.”

Jackie Juver Alexandra Vergara Rhonda Tremblay, Alexandra Alina Capuzzo and Tools for Schools and Erin Alcover and Traci Hobbs Rodriguez, Eduardo Lis Dawn Van Der Steeg Broward is a collaborahe new Broward Education Foundation’s Tools for Schools “School Supplies tive effort between Kids in Need Foundation, the Broward County School District, on the Move” mobile unit recently made a stop at Silver Lakes Elementary in local businesses and community volunteers. During the past academic year, Tools Miramar so teachers at this Title 1 school could shop for supplies. The teachfor Schools Broward donated more than $1.1 million worth of school supplies to ers picked up thousands of dollars worth of donated school supplies free of charge. Broward County Title I School teachers and their students.

“There are teachers at some schools that cannot make it to our Tools for Schools Donations are always needed. Supplies can be dropped off at Tools for School retail center in Pompano Beach. For their convenience, we mobilized our mobile Broward, 2300 West Copans Road in Pompano Beach and monetary donations unit to deliver much needed classroom supplies to those schools,” said Christina can be made to BrowardEdFoundation.org. A $50 cash donation will fill an entire Fischer, Chair of Broward Education Foundation. “Access to essential school backpack with much needed school supplies. supplies leads to increased student self-esteem, which enhances learning in the School supplies that are most needed include 100-page composition books, classroom. It’s a win-win for underserved students and their teachers.” glue sticks, 24-pack crayons, dry erase markers, colored pencils, two-pocket foldBroward Education Foundation established Tools for Schools Broward so teach- ers, pink erasers, filler paper, pencils and pencil cases. ers from Title 1 schools can have access to free school supplies for their students and classroom twice a year. More than 9,500 teachers and students have benFor more information about Tools for Schools Broward, email efited from Tools for Schools Broward since its inception. mari-lee.baxter@browardschools.com or call 754-321-2034.

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After earning a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida and a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree from Palmer College at the age of 25, Dr. V returned to her hometown to open Walker Chiropractic and Wellness Center located off Miramar Parkway and Douglas Road. Dr. V is passionately involved in her community and has received numerous local and national accolades for her civic engagement such as: Legacy Magazine’s ‘40 Under 40 Black Leaders of Today &Tomorrow’, IN FOCUS Magazine’s Multicultural Achievers Award, ICABA’s South Florida’s Most Accomplished Community Leader & “Rising Star,” and The Florida Chiropractic Association’s Emerging Leader. She is a member of the Leadership Broward Class XXXIII and The Links Inc. Dr. V also actively serves as the official chiropractor for Miramar High School and Everglades High School, President/Founder of Owen Walker Jr. Foundation (501c3), and Chair of the City of Miramar’s Planning and Zoning Board.

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Most recently, the Realtor.com 2017 national housing forecast placed South Florida among the slowest-growing of the Top 100 metro areas. It ranked South Florida as No. 71 with a sales volume increase of 4.17% and a price increase of 3.98%. I am guessing that home values will continue to appreciate at or slightly above the historical average, while interest rates are expected to continue its recent upward movement. Both of these variables will most certainly continue affect potential homebuyers in 2017, resulting in home sales experiencing moderate growth.

South Florida’s housing inventory will remain a key challenge, as homeowners continue to “stay put” due to affordability issues. I expect sellers to remain unrealistic through the first quarter of the year, not realizing that the market, not the seller, determines the fair market value of a home. With 10,000 baby boomers across America retiring on a daily basis and more millennials reaching their prime home buying age, housing experts expect a first time homebuyer purchase-oriented market and are optimistic that these millennials will be enough to keep the housing momentum going in 2017.

What I can certainly predict with the South Florida real estate market is that there is no “bust” in sight. All the variables point to a cooling off of the once red hot seller’s market - a much needed ingredient for sustaining a healthy market. Interest rates are still low hovering around the mid 4%. We have tremendous corporate growth and low unemployment. South Florida is an international destination for vacationers, attracting home and condo purchaser from all over the world. It still remains the “melting pot” for international and second home buyers. Lastly, don’t forget that we’re the Sunshine state. Our weather is second to none and extremely attractive to millennials entering the first time home buyer market and to the millions of baby boomers entering their retirement years!

I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the residents of Miramar and Pembroke Pines for their continued support in 2016 and, more importantly, throughout the last decade and a half that the Simmsational Real Estate Group has served the residents of Southwest Broward County. As a consequence of Southwest Broward’s unremitting confidence in our professionalism and knowledge of the real estate market, we respectfully continue to achieve outstanding results beyond expectations (over 80 homes sold in 2016)! As the Team Leader/Managing Director, I am surrounded by a core group of knowledgeable and experienced real estate professionals daily. This is an achievement that started as a “dream” just a little over 15 years ago.

With continued assurance in our ability to fully accomplish your real estate goals, we look forward to serving the residents of Miramar and Pembroke Pines in 2017 and beyond!

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 on Facebook at Facebook.com/OneCoolRealtor.

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e have counseled hundreds of clients through the years. The most significant mistake homeowners make when faced with a foreclosure case is that they wait until the very last minute to contact an experienced attorney. Many homeowners think that, just like fixing a leaky faucet at home, they can defend themselves in a foreclosure proceeding to save their home. Here are several reasons why you should not try a do-ityourself foreclosure defense.

Florida’s “Fair” Foreclosure Act (Florida Statutes §702) makes it far easier for lenders to get families out of their homes. Under current Florida law, the burden has now been placed on homeowners to prove that the bank does not have the right to foreclose instead of the bank being required to prove that they are entitled to a foreclosure. Homeowners now may have as little as 20 days to organize their evidence and present that proof to the court, whereas before they had years to develop their case against the lender. Some of the legal defenses to a foreclosure are highly technical, changing, and require specialized knowledge.

By far, Florida leads the nation in completed foreclosures during the last 12 months with over 50,000, according to Core Logic. It is clear from these numbers that our courts are doing everything within their power (and beyond) to “flush” foreclosure cases out of the court system as quickly as possible. The “rocket docket” system implemented in many jurisdictions to dispose of hundreds of foreclosure cases daily is just one means of accomplishing this goal. Courts are also randomly setting cases for trial that are not ready for trial. Homeowners that are unprepared to defend their case find themselves forced to accept a final judgment of foreclosure and a judicial sale of their home in as little as just 35 days.

A recent decision by the Florida Supreme Court discussed in an earlier edition of this column also has paved the way for lenders to sue homeowners, even though more than five (5) years have passed since a payment was made, and even if the lender previously lost a foreclosure case under the same loan.

Preparation is the most important step you can take right now. Quite simply, your timeframe to save your home has been SHORTENED. Organize all your closing documents, mortgage statements and every communication you’ve had with the bank. Then, contact the The Arcia Law Firm. This way you can work with an attorney to ensure that your rights are defended quickly and fully.

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The attorneys at the Arcia Law Firm are privileged to successfully represent hundreds of homeowners in our community. We have foreclosure defense, loan modification and bankruptcy departments all in the same office. We will gladly refer you to our satisfied clients so you can be confident in your decision to hire our Firm.

If you are struggling to make your monthly mortgage payments, if you are in the middle of a frustrating loan modification process, or if you just received a foreclosure summons, contact the Arcia Law Firm today at 954-437-9066 to schedule a free personal consultation with Omar Arcia, or visit www.arcialawfirm. com to schedule your appointment online.

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he Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark offers a variety of educational and cultural opportunities throughout the year – all right in the neighborhood. It features an 800-seat theatre, flexible banquet hall, art gallery and botanical garden. It’s a great place to experience top notch arts and entertainment, and also serves as an ideal venue for private celebrations, corporate meetings or arts events. The prices are affordable and free parking is plentiful.

Tamika Bickham, Communications and Audience Development Manager, answered some commonly asked questions.

What are some of the shows coming up? We have a great line up of MCC presents shows, including: Heart & Soul: A Musical Romance with Nicole Henry and Special Guest Artist ( February 11, 8pm); Ballet Etudes’ Swan Lake (March 25, 8pm & March 26, 5pm); Charlo tte’s Web Education matinees (April 5, 10am & 11:45am) and many more.

What are some of the upcoming exhibits?

Each year, we present five curated art exhibitions in our free Ansin Family Art Gallery.

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We have numerous Master Classes at which artists can develop their skills in dance, theatre and music for $15 or less per session.

Some include: What’s Going On: Beyond the Stage with Brian Owens (January 13, 10am12pm), Peter London Global Dance Company (February 18, 10am-11:30am) and Ballet Etudes– Ballet Technique Master Class (March 18, 10am11:30am). To reserve your spot contact Arts & Education Administrator, Kelly Armstead at kjarmstead@miramarculturalcenter.org

Can the public rent facilities? Our 800-seat theatre, banquet hall, dance studio and art classroom are available for community and professional rentals, enabling organizations and individuals to have a low-cost, fully staffed event at MCC. Each year, we host approximately 60 professional and community arts organizations in performances, ranging from theatre to music to dance and opera.

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We are a full-service event facility with plenty of options for both indoor and outdoor weddings and celebrations. In addition to our elegant Banquet Hall, the MCC has a large theater, lobby, an art gallery, and an outdoor lakeside Botanical Garden, all beautiful locations for ceremonies, cocktail receptions and photo shoots. Catering is provided by the on-site chef, and menus are able to be customized to suit every palate. Ethnic, vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.

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I am so excited about what’s in store for our great city in 2017! One of my continued priorities for the upcoming year is Economic Development and Job Creation. To prepare for this focus, in the past year, I have visited a number of companies based in Miramar - those that are new relocations to our city as well as those who have expanded their operations as a result of their success in our great city. Many of these companies are in aviation, telecommunications and biosciences. My visits allowed me to hear from these firms to see how our city government can assist in their continued success. Also during my visits, a number of them have stated that they have open positions and would like to fill with people located in the Miramar area. This seemed an ideal opportunity to put various connections together - in particular, qualified residents looking for jobs and companies in search of people to fill their open positions. To assist candidates best prepare for opportunities and professional development, my office has partnered with Nova Southeastern University to develop programs that will provide needed training for these positions. With that in mind, we will hold our next “Let’s Talk” – Jobs! on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at City Hall. Find out how Miramar has attracted some of the best companies in the country and how you can prepare and land one of their high paying jobs.

Get set for the Mayor’s Annual 3K Walk/Run and Health Fair taking place on Saturday, March 4, 2017, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Town Center.

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An update regarding the Oil drilling application filed by Kanter Real Estate to drill for oil in Miramar: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection rejected the application which was a good start. At this time, Kanter has appealed the rejection but the City of Miramar with our supporters, will continue to oppose this request and keep you updated with information.

We should all be excited about all that is taking place in Miramar – More homes are being built, more businesses are opening and events continue to help make Miramar a destination location. Let’s make 2017 the best year yet.

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As inexpensive and efficient as these sources can be, they all lack a very important element: counseling. Estate planning and decisions regarding taxes, investments, insurance, and disability are daunting and complex. Knowing what you don’t know is critical.

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Who are the members of your team and how do you choose them?

Your team members may be a CPA, financial planner, attorney, banker, stockbroker, and perhaps an insurance advisor.

The first step in selecting a professional might be a recommendation by a friend, colleague or an existing member of your team. It is also important, no matter who may refer you, to do your own independent research. Schedule a consultation. Ask questions. Check qualifications. There is never a substitute for experience and competence, but also consider if this is someone you feel comfortable with. Your goal is a long-term relationship.

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While you may save money in the short term using an online service, or even an attorney who just dabbles in estate planning, your heirs may be left to clean up any mistakes that may have been made.

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A basic rule of estate planning is thinking about how your loved ones will handle their financial affairs after you are gone. Consider leaving behind a team to provide consistent, reliable and supportive counsel and advice to you now, and then to assist and guide your loved ones later.

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MLK DAY

More than 1500 people came out to celebrate MLK Day in Miramar and Mayor Wayne Messam proclaimed January 17th a National Day of Racial Healing.

COOKING UP A FEAST AT THE LIBRARY

Miramar Library patrons learned how to prepare a and quick and easy Thanksgiving when Jillian Farese of Trader Joe’s Pembroke Pines visited in November.

FIRE DEPARTMENT TOY DRIVE Santa Claus and members of the City of Miramar’s Fire Rescue Department held their 2016 toy drive at Texas Roadhouse this year. The Benevolent delivered toys to over 600 children including 95 orphans in Haiti last year.

RACHEL’S CHALLENGE

Darrell Scott, father of Rachel Joy Scott, the first victim of the Columbine school shootings in 1999, visited Glades Middle School in January to kick-off Rachel’s Challenge, a program designed to equip and inspire individuals to replace acts of violence, bullying, and negativity with acts of respect, kindness, and compassion. Glades Middle was the only Middle School in the county chosen to participate in the program.

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