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CALENDAR 14, 16 March 2022

CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY 26-29 Exceptional Women in Business SCHOOL NEWS 32 Vickie Cartwright Chosen to lead Broward Schools Permanently

Managing Editor Christy Jaillet Art Director Tom Rowe

FEATURE STORY 18 Fox Vein & Laser Experts: Varicose Veins & Beyond!

20 Modern OBGYN Care Providing the Latest in OBGYN Care COMMUNITY NEWS 22 Sixth Annual “Seniors vs.

Seniors” Spelling BEE Winners 22 The City of Miramar is “On Board” to Build a Skate Park 30 Get Out on the Links for a Good Cause at the Mayor’s Golf Tournament

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MESSAGE FROM THE POLICE 34 Behind the Badge ASK THE EXPERT 35 Growing Pains In Children Or Merely Flat Feet?

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR 36 Miramar Update 37 Pembroke Pines Update PET OF THE MONTH 38 Meet “Kiba”

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March Celebrates Women's Accomplishments

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arch is Women’s History Month.

It was first recognized in the United States in 1988. In a Presidential proclamation, President Ronald Reagan commented, “Women continue to strengthen the family and enrich our lives with intellectual gifts, creative talents, and indomitable spirit.” Every March since that year has been officially recognized as Women’s History Month in the United States.

For the second year in a row, we are celebrating this year’s Women’s History Month by recognizing some of the amazing women in our community. The Exceptional Women in Business section of this magazine highlights the accomplishments and talents of some of the women who make our community such a great place to live and raise a family.

The contributions women have made to every field and endeavor are infinite. Accomplishments like Marie Curie’s work in physics or Rosa Parks’ bravery that ignited the civil rights movement are even more noteworthy when considering the obstacles they had to overcome.

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As we reflect during this year’s Women’s History Month, we are excited to see the accomplishments women will make in the future!

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Bring the whole family to a fun weekend featuring live entertainment, carnival rides, and outdoor marketplace and much more!

The carnvial features one of the largest midways in Broward County. There is something for every member of the family. Hosted by St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 5601 S Flamingo Road. For info call 954-434-3777.

MARCH 8 International Women’s Day

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MARCH 13

Storywalk in the Pines

Broward County Library and The Frank offer children and their caretakers a free, funfilled literacy experience on the Plaza at the Charles F. Dodge City Center! Walk together outdoors and embark on a self-guided journey through each page of the vibrant children’s book Drawn Together by Minh Lê and illustrated by Dan Santat. Enjoy free games, snacks, crafts, and photo-ops will be enjoyed by all! 10:00 am - Noon. For more info or to register goto www.tinyurl. com/storyinthepines

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MARCH 10 MCC Presents Al Jardine

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St. Patrick’s Day Eat, Drink & Be Irish!

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Jazz in the Pines

MARCH 19-20 Flamingo Gardens annual tropical plant event features a bonsai show presented by the Broward Bonsai Society, a variety of plant and landscape vendors with exotic plants, supplies, garden art and accessories for sale, along with musical entertainment.

This year’s festival is also the opening weekend of Flamingo Garden’s Beauty of Orchids exhibit of breathtaking orchid displays throughout the garden. The Exotic Plant Festival is included with admission to Flamingo Gardens. 9:30 am - 4:00 pm at Flamingo Gardens in Davie. For more info call 954-473-2955.

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The City of Pembroke Pines invites you back to the Sunday Jazz in the Pines Concert from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at The Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way. This family-friendly event includes eight concerts once a month on Sunday afternoons, weather permitting.

Those who attend are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs for seating.

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MARCH 18 Golfers will enjoy the rolling greens of the John Stanford-designed 18-hole course, contests, lunch, dinner, prizes, and awards.

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Aspiring space travelers: Jump into your space suit & report for astronaut training in Planet Pioneers: Journey to Space, where becoming an astronaut is all about adventure. Guests will investigate what it takes to be a space explorer and the technology used to complete a mission. This special STEM exhibit provides future astronauts with the opportunity to “travel to space” without leaving the Museum! Hosted at the Museum of Discovery and Science. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. For info call 954-765-4466.

During Jazz in the Pines The Frank hosts celestial artist Andrew Escudero for live painting. Watch and engage with Andrew Escudero in this pop-up art studio visit.

Witness the artist’s painting techniques as he shares his creative process. Guests will watch a painting come to life as layers of paint build on the canvas over the course of the concert. 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at The Frank Art Gallery & Museum. For more info visit www.thefrankgallery.org.

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After completing her Medical Residency and Vascular Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, she joined the teaching faculty at University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Fox is a Diplomate of the American College of Phlebology and a Fellow of the Society of Vascular Medicine.

She has been featured as a vein expert on multiple news programs in both America and Latin America and has written numerous articles and lectured extensively on varicose veins. She has successfully taught physicians and medical personnel to treat venous disease for over a decade at her vein treatment facility. She is fluent in Spanish and English.

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Endovenous Laser Ablation is one of the most effective treatments for large varicose veins with a 98–100 percent success rate. It involves inserting a thin laser fiber through the affected vein; there are no incisions and thus leaves no scars. Tiny pulses of laser energy are delivered as the fiber is pulled through the vein, gently heating it and causing it to collapse and seal shut. The insufficient veins become shrunken scars that fade over time. These procedures take less than a 30-minutes with little to no downtime afterward.

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Varithena® is ideal for smaller, less obtrusive veins. It uses foam sclerotherapy and is a safe and effective vein removal technique.

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Spider Veins Removal is deemed cosmetic even though they may cause symptoms. There are a couple of treatment options.

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Dr. Miguel Torres is Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He was born in Havana, Cuba. Dr. Torres earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology & Cell Science at the University of Florida and graduated from Ross University School of Medicine with Honors. He then reached the Highest Honors while completing his OBGYN Residency at Mercer University School of Medicine in 2013. “I am passionate about helping women bring a new life into this world. It is inspiring. I treat every patient with respect, compassion and truly care for their well-being.”

Dr. Marcela Torres was born in Cali, Colombia. She earned her Bachelor’s in Biology at Kean University in New Jersey and graduated from Ross University School of Medicine with honors. She then completed a General Surgery Internship at the University of Maryland. In 2017, Dr. Torres graduated from OBGYN Residency at Mercer University School of Medicine.

“I enjoy practicing in the field of obstetrics because having a baby is the most memorable moment of a women’s life.

I strive to make this moment special and perfect for each of my patients.”

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Modern OBGYN Care is committed to providing modern personalized Obstetrical and Gynecological care for women of all ages in our community. Our approach is to combine evidencebased medicine using the latest technology, recommendations, and minimally invasive techniques. In our office, patients should expect State-of-the-art Ultrasound to be treated with respect, compassion, and professionalism. We are trained in robotic surgery, which allows patients to recover faster, with less intra-operative blood loss, smaller skin incisions, and less post-operative pain. Both physicians are pioneers in a new FDA-approved radiofrequency ablation therapy for fibroids treatments using ultrasound guidance with transvaginal and laparoscopic approaches. We also provide a variety of contraceptives such as Intrauterine devices, subdermal implants, and in-office gynecologic procedures.

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were awarded to Jullian Villarta and Carol Matthews. The champion was presented with both a certificate of recognition and a cash prize of $50. The Second Place winner received $30, and the Third Place finisher received $20. Lastly, the 2022 Winners will get their names inscribed on a perpetual cup trophy and bragging rights for the calendar year.

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The City of Miramar has listened and has allocated $404,080.00 to fund the skate park project. Nestled in the southwest corner of Miramar Regional Park, adjacent to the basketball courts, the grand venture will boast a concrete structure between 3,200 and 5,000 square feet.

The park will also be easily accessible from 172nd Avenue sidewalk entrances.

So many residents and anxiously awaiting the completion, but Commissioner Alexandra Davis is super excited about the project and has been an advocate for getting it approved and built.

“It’s no secret that kids involved in sports don’t have the time to get into trouble, but it turns out you don’t have to be dragging them to soccer or baseball. Activities you might not expect, like skateboarding and a skatepark gives them a place to do just this,” explained Commissioner Davis.

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strength. The outdoor park will feature many structural attractions including a small transition bowl pocket and small transition quarter pipes and hips. Additionally, it will have banks, banked hips, and bank to ledge with metal handrails along with down ledges known as “Hubba ledges” for those skateboard aficionados, and so much more. These elongated block edges give skaters a versatile obstacle to do slides or grind tricks on.

The expert-appointed design will allow up to 10 rollerbladers, skateboarders, or scooters to utilize the space simultaneously. Skateboards, in-line skates, rollerblades, and scooters are all welcome. The projected date of completion is the Summer of 2022. Once completed, the skatepark will be open 7 days a week from park opening till sunset. It will be strongly recommended that all skaters wear helmets and pads for safety.

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n celebration of Women’s History Month, Our City profiles women business leaders to inspire the next generation in our community.

We hope you enjoy getting to know each of them as much as we did!

Dr. Marcela Torres OBGYN

Modern OBGYN Care Her Story

Marcela Torres, M.D. is a board-certifed OBGYN at Modren OBGYN in Miramar. She pursued a career in obstetrics and gynecology because it involves one of the most intimate aspects of a woman’s life. Keeping women healthy is her priority and helping them care for themselves and their babies brings Dr. Torres an immense sense of satisfaction.

Dr. Torres was born in Cali, Colombia. She earned her Bachelor’s in Biology at Kean University in New Jersey and graduated from Ross University School of Medicine with honors. She then completed a General Surgery Internship at the University of Maryland. In 2017, Dr. Torres graduated from OBGYN Residency at Mercer University School of Medicine. “I enjoy practicing in the field of obstetrics because having a baby is the most memorable moment of a women’s life. I strive to make this moment special and perfect for each of my patients.” Dr. Torres is focused on the latest innovations and surgical techniques available today. Her unique skills help her patients heal faster and get back to their normal lives.

Terri Braun

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Kidokinetics

Her Story

Terri Braun is the Founder and visionary behind Kidokinetics, a national franchise with rapidly growing locations across the country. Kidokinetics has engaged children with fun, high-energy sports, and fitness classes since 1996, introducing physical education to boys and girls of all ages. It is a premier sports, fitness, health, and recreation program provider that comes to your preschool, elementary school, local park, or community center. Kidokinetics brings an elite physical education program, along with all the sports equipment needed, to you!

Terri is an athlete, leader, teacher, and mother of three. When she began Kidokinetics, many people asked about starting a Kidokinetics in their community. So Terri set out to build a franchise system that would make it possible for others to share in her vision and to bring sports knowledge and fitness skills to children of all ages and abilities. Her programs keep children moving and active and are especially in-demand as schools eliminate recess and cut their P.E. programs, meaning kids have more screen time, at school and at home.

Advice to Young Women Pursuing a Career in Medicine

Advice to Young People Beginning a Career

I advise young people entering our industry to keep up to date and learn the latest medical recommendations to provide the best currently available medical treatment for the patient. Treatments, techniques and technology are always improving. It is important to stay up to date.

This work truly matters. For children to develop to their greatest potential, they need to be active, they need to have a safe place to play and they need to build their confidence. It is so fulfilling to work in an area where you really make an impact on people, especially kid’s lives.

What makes your practice successful?

What Makes Kidokinetics Unique?

It is simple. Compassion and love for my patients and the science of medicine make my practice successful.

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We are a 20-year-old company, but in many ways, we are just getting started! I love what I do. There is no work like the work of giving children a brighter future.

Elizabeth Gonzalez

IN BUSINESS

Owner & Director

A World of Knowledge Learning Center, Greentree Prep Charter School & Apple Tree Montessori Her Story

Elizabeth opened A World of Knowledge Learning Center, a preschool in Pembroke Pines, 18 years ago. The school took a different approach than others: she wanted to help young children learn and appreciate the world that surrounds them while learning their ABCs. The focus was to teach children that we are all the same regardless of where we come from or what we look like, and we all have talents that are unique to us. As the owner, Elizabeth wanted to bring something different and unique to the community and something that would impact students for life. Today, she also oversees Apple Tree Montessori and Greentree Prep Charter K-8, with the same passion and philosophy as when she first started this journey 18 years ago. She pursued a Master’s in Education and began plans to open a learning center that would center around multicultural awareness. The goal was to help young children appreciate each other’s differences with compassion for one another, as they played and learned together in a classroom setting.

She also created an accelerated learning program that is unique to A World of Knowledge. This program sets them apart by bringing the world to their students. With her incredible and experienced staff, this proved to be successful for over 98% of her students, who entered kindergarten reading. The school has earned one of the highest VPK scores in the state of Florida, since its inception.

Advice to Young People Beginning a Career in Early Childhood Education

Never give up! If you have a dream, work hard to achieve it! It took two years of planning and preparation before my vision came to fruition, but 18 years later, I am blessed with A World of Knowledge Learning Center, Apple Tree Montessori, and Greentree Prep Charter School K-8 center. Being able to provide various methods of education to children brings me much joy! I know our staff members teach with great enthusiasm and desire to help students appreciate themselves and the world that surrounds them while getting a higher education.

What Sets A World of Knowledge Apart?

I’m grateful that our parents shared their experiences with their friends and because of that great response, it gave us the opportunity to establish Greentree Prep Charter K-8 center, which follows the same advanced curriculum philosophy as A World of Knowledge.

A few years later, I purchased Apple Tree Montessori, giving me the opportunity to offer even more diversity in learning styles to our students. We don’t teach our students in the traditional way; we teach through interactive activities, and with love, compassion, and care. I am blessed to have incredible teachers and administrators working with me, in all three schools, who believe in our programs and have stepped up, to go above and beyond my high expectations. They are outstanding and are the branches that keep our schools growing and gaining accolades from the community and the state. Please contact our schools for a personal tour of our facility, we provide services for children infants – 8th grade.

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CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY

Laura Gonzalez D.M.D, P.A.

IN BUSINESS

Founder & Cosmetic Dentist Best Smile Cosmetic Dentistry

Her Story

Dr.Laura Gonzalez is the president and founder of Best Smile Cosmetic Dentistry where she has spent the last 20 years creating life changing Smile-Makeovers.

A natural-born artist with an immense passion for helping others— found her calling as a cosmetic dentist. Her experience, skill, and meticulous attention to detail attract patients from all over to Best Smile. In order to stay on the leading edge of her profession, Dr. Gonzalez has also completed extensive hours of post-graduate training both at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and the world-renowned Mish Implant Institute.

Best Smile Cosmetic Dentistry is designed to make every patient feel like a VIP. Dr.Gonzalez is a pioneer in spa dentistry, and her team is committed to making each patient’s experience soothing and enjoyable. At Best Smile you will enjoy a menu of complimentary spa amenities, featuring luxuries such as heated massage chairs, Netflix , noise-canceling Bose headphones, and a dedicated patient concierge.

When you visit Best Smile Cosmetic Dentistry, you will experience something new and exciting—a dental spa founded on creating a positive patient experience from start to finish. Our comprehensive process involves you and your goals every step of the way.

Together we will create a beautiful smile you will love sharing.We provide excellence in dentistry with outstanding aesthetic results.

Advice to Young Women Pursuing a Career in Dentistry

Dream big and do not be afraid to create your own vision according to your beliefs. Do not Conform but rather pursue excellence in all you do.

Did you know Smiling is Important?

Smiling not only offers a mood boost but helps our bodies release cortisol and endorphins that provide numerous health benefits, including: reduced blood pressure, increased endurance, reduced pain, reduced stress and a strengthened immune system.

Studies show that people who smile appear more likeable, courteous and competent. Smilers tend to be more productive at work and make more money. Want to increase your daily smile average to take advantage of these benefits? The first step is easy, start your day with a smile. Smiling is contagious, and when we smile we activate neurons in the brain that fire a synchronizing feature. You’ll notice that one smile will lead to additional smiles not just for you, but for those around you.

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IN BUSINESS

Dr. Jill Westfall

Chiropractic Physician Spinalworx Her Story

Dr. Westfall is a Chiropractic Physician whose main focus is helping people manage their pain. She has been helping patients live a better life for over 30 years. She helps patients with pain relief and educates them on how to stay feeling great through tried and true techniques that have worked successfully on thousands of patients in the SW Broward County and NW Miami-Dade.

At Spinalworx, people are cared for as patients. but also treated like family. Your health is always the main concern. Eliminating pain quickly, while addressing the underlying cause of your problem is our mission. Dr. Westfall specializes in the prevention and treatment of injuries to the neck, mid and lower back, and joints. She and her team are a great first option when you experience pain and also as a second opinion if what you have been doing isn’t working. They have helped so many people who have thought that pain relief would never come for them and we made it happen! Migraines, prolonged back pain, knee pain and more.

Advice to Young Women Pursuing a Career in Chiropractic Medicine

Perseverance is key to getting past any issue that may arise.

Never give up! If you really want to succeed you need to keep pushing, keep trying to figure out another way, and more times than not you will be surprised to see that tough times can sometimes bring out the best changes! What you think can be the worst thing can in hindsight be the best thing that ever happened to you!

Fun Fact About Dr. Jill

Chiropractors can treat pregnant women during their second and third trimesters. Chiropractic adjustments, mild stretching and therapeutic massage can help expecting moms relieve discomfort and help prepare their bodies for delivery.

Pauline Marinho

Master Medical Tattoo Artist Brazilian Touch Aesthetics Clinic

Her Story

Pauline Marinho has been helping women feel more beautiful since she was a little girl. At just 12 years old, she fixed the eyebrows of her mother’s esthetics clients in Brazil. Seven years later, Pauline immigrated to Miami at 19 despite not speaking English or even Spanish.

After her young marriage fell apart, Pauline supported herself any way she could, working as a house cleaner, babysitter, and bartender. Then, tragedy struck her family. Her aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer and needed a mastectomy. Her surgery resulted in the loss of her nipples. Pauline felt a calling and began researching nipple reconstruction using tattoos. Her passion to help people and skills honed since she was a young girl enabled her to help women like her aunt. She found her calling.

Pauline is the founder of the first and only medical tattoo clinic to offer 3D areola reconstruction in Pembroke Pines. She and the team at Brazilian Touch Aesthetics use state-of-the-art technology to create a remarkably accurate nipple for their clients. Their work helps breast cancer survivors feel like themselves again.

The team at Brazilian Touch Aesthetics uses the same techniques that they perfected for medical tattoos to give clients their Natural Beauty back after a skin trauma. They offer Stylized Permanent Eyebrow Pigmentation, Lip Color Correction, Stretch Marks Camouflage, Scars Camouflage, Vitiligo Dermapigmentation and Scalp Micropigmentation to help clients feel more confident and happier in their own skin. Permanent makeup also saves women hours on their daily makeup. They work closely with each client to make sure their goals are attained.

Pauline’s Advice to Young Women

Whatever career you pursue in life, do it with LOVE and passion.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Get Out on the Links for a Good Cause at the Mayor’s Golf Tournament

By Terry Jaillet

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reak out your clubs and get ready to play a round for a great cause. The Annual Mayor Frank C. Ortis Golf Tournament, benefiting the Pembroke Pines Charter School Foundation will be held on Friday, March 18 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Pembroke Lakes Country Club.

The competition promptly gets underway at 10:00 a.m. with player registration starting at 9:00 am.

Activities will include a putting contest,

a delightful lunch and finally, an 18-hole competition on the rolling greens of the John Stanford designed course. Following the tournament, a high-class dinner buffet, award presentations, live auction and prizes will also take place.

Pembroke Lakes Golf Club features a John Sanford Design golf course with Paspalum Supreme Grass, awesome E-Z-GO Golf Carts equipped with GPS System, Coquina Waste Areas and a fantastic practice area with a chipping green, practice bunker, grass driving range tees, and an oversized practice putting green.

“It’s that time of year again, and I’d like to invite all golfers to this fantastic event,” said Mayor Ortis.

The driving range and practice tee will also be available for golfers to refine their skills before bringing them to the field of play. In addition

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SCHOOL NEWS

VICKIE CARTWRIGHT CHOSEN TO LEAD BROWARD SCHOOLS PERMANENTLY

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roward County Public Schools Interim Superintendent Vickie Cartwright will get the full-time job. The former Orange County school administrator was chosen by the Broward County School Board after an 8-1 vote in her favor. Lori Alhadeff was the only dissenting vote at a School Board Meeting on February 9.

Cartwright has been the interim superintendent since her predecessor, Robert Runcie resigned from the role last year. She was chosen despite initially not being allowed to even apply for the job. The interim superintendent was initially not supposed to be eligible for the full-time role, but Cartwright gained the support of board members and, importantly, The Broward Teachers Union.

“In the six months that she has served as interim superintendent, she has proven to be an intelligent and excellent leader with an ability to listen to and work with all constituencies,” said Teachers Union President Anna Fusco in a prepared statement. “She quickly gained a keen understanding of the district’s challenges and opportunities. I look forward to continuing

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the positive and fruitful relationship we have created and to Dr. Cartwright’s long tenure as the leader of Broward County Public Schools.”

The school board had narrowed the search to two finalists. Along with Cartwright was retired Air Force Colonel Michael Gaal. Gaal has held a number of leadership positions in large schools systems after his military service.

He was never a teacher, however. Some board members pointed to this fact as a reason to prefer Cartwright.

“The beginning of my career is one that is truly based on relationships and the value of understanding the importance in ensuring that we put students first,” Cartwright told the board.

“During my 7th-grade year, unfortunately, my family did become homeless.”

“I am humbled. I am honored,” Cartwright said after the vote, “One of my initial interests at this point is really going out and recruiting the best-qualified candidates for those (key) positions.”

Alhadeff explained the reasoning for her vote for Gaal, saying, “he was the stronger leader

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he Miramar Police Department is one of the most diverse departments in Broward County. We also have one of the highest percentages of female officers on staff and collectively have officers that speak nearly a dozen languages. Our officers connect with our residents on many levels. Did you know many of them had careers in other fields before deciding to join our department? From teachers to therapists and beyond, we value the experience and skills they have brought to Miramar. Our dedicated officers are truly a reflection of our community.

Get to know the officers who wear our uniform and proudly serve you!

Ernest Woods was born and raised in Queens, New York. After completing his degree in education, at the age of 20, he relocated to Florida where he became a high school teacher in Miramar.

He taught algebra and geometry for 10 years and completed his master’s degree in educational leadership.

Ernest soon had a change of heart and wanted to serve his community in a different way. Seven years ago, he became a Miramar police officer and later a detective. Det. Woods has a passion for following the paper trail in fraud cases. One of those cases led to the dismantling of a nationwide, multimillion-dollar fraud scheme. Our 2018 Officer of the Year enjoys camping and going to the beach with his wife and children.

Melanie Peluso was born in South Florida and raised in Miramar. The daughter of a retired Miramar homicide detective, Melanie always loved the profession and pursued a degree in criminal justice and crime scene investigations. After volunteering with the department, she was hired as a crime scene technician in 2007. From burglaries to homicides, Peluso photographed, collected, and analyzed forensic evidence to assist detectives in their investigations.

In 2014, the health enthusiast decided to follow in her father’s footsteps and become

a police officer. After years of dedication and hard work, she was honored to have the man who inspired her career - her own father - pin her detective badge. Detective Peluso’s ultimate goal is to one day become a homicide detective.

Damian Castellanos is a first generation CubanAmerican. He holds a bachelor’s in political science and proudly served five years in the U.S. Navy. As a corpsman medic, he specialized in combat, aviation, and search and rescue medicine. He supervised teams that provided medical care for military aviators and responded to dozens of airplane crashes.

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oot, ankle and leg problems in the growing child are often considered to be “Growing Pains” in the bone and muscles of the lower extremity. While in a small number of cases this might be true, in a majority of the cases the pains that plague these children and teenagers may be caused by lower extremity malalignment problems.

activities and sports and premature fatigue with many activities. Many children can also develop lower back pain.

Treatment is important early on. Changing a child’s shoe gear to add more support to the foot and ankle may provide immediate help. Avoiding barefoot and flat shoes is necessary. Custom molded orthotics (shoe inserts) will immediately help to realign the foot and the entire lower extremity. This will almost overnight eliminate the problem. Physical therapy may also help to decrease overall muscle tightness and to improve muscle strength and coordination.

If the foot is flat and associated with tight calf Growing pains are often seen in children who muscles, stretching the calf muscles are excessively flatfooted or whose feet point to in a walking cast is critical to not only the outside. Children may also appear very knock- eliminate the problem but to prevent kneed. Tight calf muscles can not only cause but a recurrence. If the flatfoot deformity significantly aggravate the pain that these children is severe, there is a small percentage of children that will benefit from a are experiencing, especially at night.

Leg pain is most commonly seen, especially at procedure to realign and “correct” night after a long day of activity. Pain with activi- the flatfoot.

An excellent prognosis is always ties, especially along the inside of the knee, lower leg, ankle and foot, may also be experienced. This seen when the cause is identified and is often associated with a general avoidance of the problem treated.

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

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efore I get into this month’s column, I would like to say, Thank You! I’m grateful for the trust you have placed in me to lead our city as Mayor. This month is my 11th year of service, being initially elected as a City Commissioner in 2011. When the voters of our city elected me to be Mayor in 2015, my number one priority was to continue the progress and lay the foundation and infrastructure for the next 30 years. Well, property values continue to go up, corporations with high-paying jobs continue to choose Miramar even during the pandemic, we’ve made a number of improvements to the infrastructure in Historic Miramar with plans for so much more. The past eleven years have been a blessing and together we will continue our progress. So Thank You!

In the immediate future, I have made several proposals that will ensure Miramar’s prosperity, relevance, and sustainability. They include infrastructure investments that prepare us for the

advancements in transportation infrastructure, economic development, continued redevelopment of Historic Miramar, Workforce Development, and Innovation.

I will explain further in my upcoming newsletter. In the meantime, do know these proposals include an Innovation Village, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Master Plan, and Roadway Improvements.

Over the past 11 years, residents have come to know me as a person who focuses on the matters that create jobs, youth development, infrastructure improvements, and economic development. Leading a city in partnership with our residents requires collaboration and vision. When we look at the 2013 Revenue Bond, it was highly criticized by those who failed to have a forward outlook on investing in ourselves despite a tough economic climate. Today, because of that bold move back in 2013, the city has 2 new police facilities, a new fire station, a new water treatment plant, several renovated parks, and improved stormwater drainage in Historic Miramar.

I remind us of our journey because I am asking all residents to join me again in 2022 as I push forward to make the case on why Miramar should prepare for the future now. That future is one that will include electric and autonomous vehicles making up 40% of vehicles by 2030. A future that will need a workforce that has the critical skills needed by emerging technologies. Can you imagine Miramar being the Venture Capital of South Florida or even our own cryptocurrency? Well together, there is nothing we can’t do. Will you join me?

To stay informed and to dive deeper into the day-to-day of being the Mayor, visit this link https://msha.ke/ waynemessam One more thing, I’ll be hosting the Annual 5K Run again this year, Saturday, March 26th. Timed Runners register here https://runsignup.com/Race/fl/miramar/ mayormessams5k, walkers can register on-site. See you there,

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Dear Readers, Late last year I was honored to participate in a ground breaking ceremony for the Memorial Cancer Institute which will help usher in a new era of comprehensive cancer care in South Florida. While it’s not expected to open until next year, I wanted to share this info with you. The freestanding, 121,000+ sq. ft. facility will consolidate resources and maximize collaboration between high-level specialists at what is already one of only five Cancer Centers of Excellence in Florida. With this centralized location, adjacent to the campus of Memorial Hospital West near the corner of Pines Boulevard and Flamingo Road, Memorial Cancer Institute cements its place as a home for world-class treatment, research, and the highest quality patient and family-centered care to the more than 5,200 new patients that come for life-saving treatment each year.

The new, four-story Memorial Cancer Institute will house radiation oncology, a breast center, a hematology-oncology clinic, the Moffitt Malignant Hematology and Cellular Therapy Clinic, and an infusion clinic. It will also feature an image recovery area, conference center, physician offices, private infusion suites, a rooftop garden, and meditation room. We’re very proud to have this facility in our city.

This month the City of Pembroke Pines recognizes Women’s History Month to honor all women – commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. In celebration, the Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center will be hosting a tea party on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Center, located at 301 NW 103 Ave. The cost is $20 per person (cash only) and reservations are required by March 23, 2022.

For more information, please call 954-450-6888.

I am also excited to announce that the Mayor’s Golf Tournament, benefitting the Pembroke Pines Charter School Foundation, is back and will be held on Friday, March 18, 2022 beginning at 10 am at the Pembroke Lakes Country Club, located at 10500 Taft Street. Golfers will enjoy the rolling greens of the John Stanford designed 18-hole course, contests, lunch, dinner, prizes, and awards. Over the years this event has raised over one million dollars, thanks to the generosity of sponsors and golfers. Please come out and join me for a day of fun. For more information or to become a sponsor, please email Carol Campisi at ccampisi@ppines.com.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 954-450-1020or by e-mail at fortis@ppines.com.

Mayor Frank C. Ortis City of Pembroke Pines

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