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ummer in South Florida means heat, humidity and lots of rain. According to USClimateData.com, average rainfall in Broward County almost triples during the summer months. In fact, we average almost nine inches of rain each month. Lucky for us, there are plenty of things to do when Mother Nature does not cooperate. There are museums and art galleries for every interest, from paintings by talented local artists at the Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery in Pembroke Pines to the dynamic and bright CultureScapes at Young At Art Museum in Davie. Children universally love Fort Lauderdale’s hands-on Museum of Discovery and Science, while adults may prefer the Miami Auto Museum at the Dezer Collection, which offers “the largest eclectic transportation collection” in the world, or the Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum, which provides a look back in automotive time. Rainy days are the perfect time to explore new interests. Try a yoga or spin class, jump around at an indoor trampoline park, or learn how to blow glass at Hollywood Hot Glass on Young Circle. The possibilities are endless. So, next time the weather puts a damper on your outdoor plans, explore all the fun and interesting indoor options available to us. Sincerely,

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14 First of its Kind! Mayor Wayne Messam Hosts First Miramar Bus Tour 16 Summer Fun at the Miramar Branch Library 18 Build a Better World this Summer at the Miramar Library 24 Enjoy Musical Nostalgia at Studio 18

FEATURE STORY 21 Broadway Festival of South Florida at Miramar Cultural Center

EYE CARE 32 Treatment for Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) and Eye Strain

LEGALLY SPEAKING 36 Florida Lawmakers Pass Homeowners’ Association Reform Bill

CALENDAR JULY 2017 10 July 2017

COMMUNITY NEWS 12 Haitian Flag Day a Huge Success! Haitian Songstress Emeline Michel Entertains a Full House

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR 38 Miramar – A Great Place to Live, Work & Play

HEALTH AND WELLNESS 40 What is Wellness Before Medicine?

LEGALLY SPEAKING 41 The Benefits of a Revocable Living Trust

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Dreamgirls in Concert – The first Annual Broadway Festival of South Florida comes to a rousing climax with this Tony, Oscar and Grammy Award-winning classic that follows the rise and fall of a 1960’s girl group and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune. Set in the Motown era that brought us such powerhouse voices as Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross, Dreamgirls explodes from the stage with legendary songs including such hits as “One Night Only,” “I Am Changing,” and the act-one powerhouse ballad, “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going.” Two shows available on July 22nd at 8:00pm and July 23 at 2:00pm at the Miramar Cultural Center. Purchase tickets online at miramarculturalcenter.org

Independence Day Celebration & Amphitheater Grand Opening – Come out and celebrate the 4th of July with the City of Miramar at the grand unveiling of the City of Miramar’s new Amphitheater. The all day event kicks off at 3pm, with novelty and food vendors, face painting, water slides, bounce houses, food trucks and live music. The grand finale fireworks show will start promptly at 9:00pm. Shuttle busses will bring guests from offsite parking on Bass Creek Road. 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway. For more information call 954-602-3119

Learn to Live Debt Free and Within Your Means – Build a Better World by Learning to Live Debt Free and Within Your Means! Consolidated Credit Solutions&#39; Financial Education Outreach Specialist, Charmaine Williams will teach you money management techniques to gain control of your money and help plan for a successful financial future. You will learn to create and use a successful budget and utilize proven strategies to avoid excess debt and credit problems. Other topics covered include the pros and cons of using credit, how much credit you can afford and how to build a positive credit history. 6:00pm-7:30pm at the Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

15th 9th E-Sports Tournament – The Miramar Mix-Up will be the City of Miramar’s first journey into the e-sports realm and will feature Capcom’s Street Fighter V (5), the latest edition of their legendary franchise. Matches will be played in a “best of five” format in a double elimination tournament bracket. The championship match will be a “first to five” wins format. Registration is free, competitors must bring their own controllers and be 16 or older. 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the Miramar Youth Enrichment Center, 7000 Miramar Parkway. For more info call 954-602-4793.

Water Safety – The first annual Splash Your Way to Safety event will help educate parents, caregivers and children about safer practices around water and drowning prevention tools. Participants will receive hands-on education through interactive demonstrations in and out of the water. The first 300 children will receive a free swim shirt and breakfast. Sponsored by the Pediatric Associates Foundations. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at The Lagoon at Castaway Island Water Park in Hollywood. For more info call 954-487-1089.

21st Broadway on the Plaza – An outdoor celebration turning the spotlight on arts and culture across South Florida. Features live entertainment from South Florida’s theatres and arts centers on our outdoor stage, surprise giveaways, vendor tables where you can meet-and-greet arts insiders, The Lion King and Cats face-painting for kids, food trucks, and fun for all ages. 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place. For more info contact: iramnarine@miramarculturalcenter.org

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23rd Broadway Idol – Come hear contestants sing your favorite Broadway tunes to see who will become South Florida’s first-ever Broadway Idol. New York Broadway Director, Choreographer & Actor Baayork Lee and Writer, Lyricist & Director Gerard Alessandrini along with other Broadway industry artists will serve as panelists, giving participants valuable feedback in an open forum and selecting a winner. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place. For more info email BFSF@miramarculturalcenter.org.

31st Yoga – All levels Hatha class with breathing, balance, strength and stretching exercises followed by guided relaxation and meditation. Bring a bottle of water and a yoga mat or big towel. Experienced participants can bring exercise straps or blocks as well. 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at the Miramar Library, 2015 Civic Center Place.

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Haitian Flag Day a Huge Success! Haitian Songstress Emeline Michel Entertains a Full House BY HELEN PENLAND

he City of Miramar held a celebration of the Haitian heritage with Haitian Flag Day on Thursday, May 18th. Hosted by Mayor Wayne Messam, Commissioner Darline B. Riggs, and Haitian Consul General Gandy Thomas, the affair was a resounding success! The venue for the event was the lovely Cultural Arts Center. Mayor Messam initiated Haitian Flag Day to recognize the many contributions by the Haitian community to the City of Miramar and surrounding areas. In addition to sharing its singular cuisine, the Haitian society provides our area with several other benefits. One of the most important contributions is arranging, preparing, and administering missions to Haiti to assist the country and its residents. Medical assistance is a large part of that effort. Of course, while in Haiti, the participants take some time to enjoy the natural beauty of the country. This day was set aside to highlight not only the cuisine, but to recognize individual and group contributors to the city and bring the community together. There were approximately 800 attendees to the several events held throughout the day. Perhaps the favorite event of all was the concert held by Emeline Michel, the

internationally renowned “Queen of Haitian Soul!” Having a relationship with Miramar through the Mayor’s office, she accepted the invitation to perform at the Haitian Flag Day concert. The evening concert was opened by Master of Ceremonies, hip-hop artist Mecca Aka Grimo, who recited a poem in observance of the day. Ms. Michel and her musical group performed many of her well-known pieces, from love songs to patriotic music, engaging the entire audience. The attendees sang along, danced, and clapped during the concert. She even had the people on their feet and invited fans to accompany her on stage to dance with her! For those who do not know her background, Emeline Michel began sharing her beautiful voice in a gospel choir in her native Haiti. Subsequent to her studies at the Detroit Jazz Center she returned to her native country and her career bloomed. Now based in New York, she is an affirmed Red Cross Ambassador, and a strong voice for issues regarding women and children across the world. One of her primary goals is to share her message with her international audience. She’s made appearances at many prestigious venues including international jazz festivals, The United Nations Carnegie Hall, and Zimbabwe’s Harare International Arts Festival.

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At Petland, our Pet Counselors are dedicated to matching the right pet with the right customer and meeting the needs of both. To our customers who already have pets, we are dedicated to enhancing their knowledge and enjoyment of the human-animal bond. Petland Pembroke Pines oﬀers a wide variety of high-quality nutrition dog food and pet products along with live pets such as birds, hamsters, ﬁsh and puppies! Customers can expect high-quality pets and service. Our Pet Counselors are extensively trained on the four basic needs of all our pets and pride themselves in educating every customer on what is best for their pet. Petland Pembroke Pines is family-owned and operated. We believe providing the highest-quality pets to our community is paramount. For this reason, all of our pets are sourced from high-quality breeders that are inspected by the USDA and us personally. We are very thankful for the support we receive in our community from our loyal customers. We are proud to continue to support several local groups such as the Blues for Vets

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First of its Kind! Mayor Wayne Messam Hosts First Miramar Bus Tour COMMUNITY NEWS

BY HELEN PENLAND

Our city’s own Mayor Wayne Messam hosted the very first bus tour of the City of Miramar on Saturday, June 10th. The purpose of the tour was to show, first hand, more of what the city has to offer our residents and families. In a phone interview with the mayor, he said he was very pleased with the turnout. About 50 people joined the tour. Miramar has much to offer its residents and many people are unaware of the vast offerings. During the tour, Mayor Messam talked about what happens in our city and highlighted some of the key services the city provides and visited several facilities in the community. Another major goal is to unite Miramar’s eastern communities with its western communities. Below is a list, taken from the city’s website, of destinations visited: ▸▸ Miramar Town Center ▸▸ Miramar Police Department ▸▸ Commission Chambers ▸▸ Miramar Cultural Center Theater and Banquet Hall ▸▸ Ansin Sports Complex ▸▸ Miramar Adult Day Care Center ▸▸ Shirley Branca Park ▸▸ Vernon Hargray Youth Enrichment Center ▸▸ Historic Aquatic Center Complex ▸▸ Historic Police Department Sub-station ▸▸ Miramar Multi-Service Complex ▸▸ Miramar Community Garden where refreshments were served Here are highlights of a few of the stops along

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Miramar Adult Day Care Center

The City of Miramar South Central/Southeast Focal Point Adult Day Care Center serves adults 18 years of age and older. It’s a non-residential day care service providing a healthy and safe environment. The day care center has several programs whose purpose is to enable attendees to live their daily lives with autonomy, with dignity, choice while maintaining the best quality of life possible.

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Miramar Town Center

The new Miramar Town Center is still under construction on a 54-acre plot in the center of the municipality. The city’s vision is to create a true city center for the residents and visitors. The plan includes a new City Hall, cultural center, public library, and educational center. Also included in the plan are office and retail space. The design specifically creates a walk-friendly allinclusive environment where people can entertain, play, and work. The new police headquarters will be housed in this facility. Another plus! Waterfront views!

Miramar Cultural Center Theater and Banquet Hall

This 4,500 square-foot hall is located in an area with gorgeous lakeside views. With plenty of flexible seating for everything from a full-plate dinner event to a cocktail reception, it also accommodates approximately 600 people in theatre-style seating.

Vernon Hargray Youth Enrichment Center

Without a doubt, the youth enrichment center was one of the most impressive stops. It boasts several amenities for our younger generations to use, especially during the summer months! It includes a 10,000 squar-foot gymnasium with both volleyball and basketball courts. The facility also houses a weight room, boxing room, and even a computer lab! In addition to all of this, there is a rec room for classes and it’s available for rent. Check out all of the details at: http://www.miramarfl.gov/Facilities/Facility/ Details/Miramar-Youth-Enrichment-Center-15

Perhaps the Mayor Will Do this Again

After such a good response to the first-ever bus tour, perhaps Mayor Messam will do this again! His heart is with the city and its people. His goal is to educate residents about what is available to them and involve more folks.

Summer Fun at the Miramar Branch Library COMMUNITY NEWS

BY STACEY BOMSER

eat the heat this summer at the Miramar Branch Library. It offers a variety of programs and activities for all ages and interests. On Friday mornings, tiny tots and their caregivers can take part in Rhythm Learning Time. This interactive story time includes books, rhymes, songs, and music from around the world. On Thursday mornings, Get Ready For Kindergarten provides an engaging environment for children, ages three to five, to foster their love for books and art while enhancing their language, literacy, and fine motor skills. Both programs are free and take place from 10:30-11:15am in the Multi-Purpose Room. At the Preschool Dance Party on Tuesday, July 18th from 11-11:45am, Ms. Raquel will use a variety of props to teach children to move to the music. At the end of the class, the children will perform for their families. Please call 954-357-8180 to preregister. Buttons, Needle and Thread, Oh My! teaches children sewing basics. In this class, ages eight to 12 will learn to sew beautiful gift bags. It takes place on Saturday, July 15th from 11am-12pm. Pre-registration is required; call 954-357-8180. Family Bingo, on Thursday, July 13th from 1-1:30pm, promises to be a fun-filled afternoon for children, ages seven and older. The family fun continues at Movie Day, on Wednesday, July 19th from 2-4pm, when a popular PG-rated family movie will be shown. Kids can wear pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal to Bi-Lingual Family Pajama Night on Tuesday, July 25th from 5-5:45pm. During this program, ages seven and up will listen to stories, sing along to songs and make crafts. On Wednesday afternoons from 1:30-2pm during Wii Games, tweens can test their gaming skills playing Super Smash Bros.

or Wii Sports. The EMU Teen Club meets on Thursdays from 4-5:30pm. Educate & Motivate YOU for College introduces high school students to the SAT and ACT, provides tips on how to fill out a college application, and offers financial aid advice. On Saturday, July 22nd from 2-3pm, teenagers can gather for Teen Book Talk to discuss books that made an impact on their lives. There are plenty of programs for adults as well at the Miramar Library. On Saturday, July 8th from 11am-1pm, learn how to Finger Knit. Participants will make a work of art to be donated to local hospitals. Destress and unwind at the Adult Coloring Book Club on Saturday, July 22nd from 11am-1pm. Coloring books and pencils are provided. Pre-registration is required for both programs; call 954-3578180. On the Go Music is the summer finale. During this program, ages 14 and up, will learn through music the importance of setting goals while having fun reaching them. It takes place on Saturday, August 5th from 2-3pm. The Miramar Branch Library will take part in the Summer BreakSpot program for kids, 18 and under. A free nutritious lunch is served Monday through Thursday from 12-1pm through August 17th; meals are available on a first come, first served basis. This service is presented by Broward County Libraries in partnership with Broward Meals on Wheels and funded by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The Miramar Branch Library is located at 2050 Civic Center Place. It is open Monday through Wednesday from 10am to 8pm and Thursday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm. For more information on library programs call 954-357-8090.

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Build a Better World this Summer at the Miramar Library COMMUNITY NEWS

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ou can help build a better world by reading and learning all summer long. The Miramar Branch Library is participating in Broward County Library’s 2017 Summer Learning Program. It provides reading and learning services to prevent summer learning loss during the school vacation months. Build a Better World is this summer’s theme. It is open to all ages. As children track their reading and attend programs, they build skills that maintain or improve proficiency scores in reading, spelling, vocabulary, math and more. As adults read and enjoy the library programs, they not only have fun and build skills, but also model good learning behaviors to children in the community. Every Wednesday at 1pm, children, ages five to eight, can Build a Better (Virtual) World with Nintendo Wii’s “Simanimals”. Players will solve puzzles and have fun creating a virtual environment for the animals and plants living there. The Reading Buddies program allows children to Build a Better World and improve their reading skills by reading to a teen volunteer from 3-4pm on Wednesday afternoons. On Saturday, July 8th from 2-4pm, teenagers can help Build a Better World by creating handmade cards to be distributed to local hospitals and nursing homes. Teens can Make the World a Better Place through technological innovation on Saturday, July 15th from 2-4pm when Creation Station introduces students to Virtual and Augmented Reality. Program participants will get hands-on experience with Oculus Rift and Microsoft HoloLens. The program is free, but pre-registration is required; call 954-357-8180. There are plenty of opportunities for adults to Build a Better World as well. Learn to live debt free and within your means on Tuesday, July 11th from 6-7:30pm, when a financial education outreach specialist teaches money management

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A World of Knowledge Offers Accelerated Learning Programs

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World of Knowledge Learning Center (AWOK) is one of the single largest VPK providers in Broward County. The Center offers an accelerated learning program where young children can think, explore and create through age appropriate activities created specifically for the school. Elizabeth Gonzalez, owner/director, answered some commonly asked questions about the Center.

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learning centers in Broward County. We provide excellence in early childcare. Our creative ways of teaching through music enable the young learners to obtain new concepts and reach for higher goals, while singing, dancing and having fun. When did you open? We just celebrated 13 years in the community. What ages do you serve? We serve six months to 1st grade. What distinguishes your school from your competitors? Our curriculum was designed for our school. We expose children to higher learning skills in a fun and creative way, incorporating multicultural awareness in all of our lessons. Our school is diverse. Children with little or no knowledge of the English language speak and read English in a few months. Is your method successful? Yes. 95% of our VPK students read before they enter kindergarten. Our first grade graduates are placed in gifted and high achiever programs. Teachers and principals from local schools compliment our students, because they are well prepared with social and academic skills.

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he Miramar-Pembroke Pines Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 2017 Pinnacle Awards at the Pembroke Lakes Country Club on June 29th. The chamber recognizes community leaders and business people for their excellence and community service each year. This year’s awards recognized the achievements of a number of Miramar leaders. Miramar Vice Mayor Winston Barnes received the Coceano Community Leadership Award. This award is given to an exemplary public servant each year. Vice-Mayor Barnes has lived in Miramar for 16 years and has served on the City of Miramar Commission since being first elected in 2003. He is also the News Director at WAVS 1170 AM in Fort Lauderdale and is an avid bicycle rider. Indemnity Security and Investigations founder Steve Sarduy was recognized as the Small Business Person of the Year. Sarduy’s business provides security services to busi-

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Eye fatigue from prolonged computer use is caused by the necessity for our visual processing pathways to adapt to processing text on a computer screen in a different way than they do for letters in print. While our eyes are used to focusing on printed material that contains solid black characters with sharp edges, they are less familiar with characters on a digital screen that lack the same degree of contrast and sharpness. Words on a screen are created by combinations of tiny dots of light (pixels), which are most luminous at the center and diminish in intensity toward the edges. Therefore it is harder for our eyes to focus on these images. Instead, our eyes reduce focus to the ‘’resting point of accommodation’’ or RPA. Our eyes involuntarily adjust to the RPA and then have to make a great effort to regain focus on the text. The continuous strain on the muscles of the eyes to focus results in the fatigue and eye strain that is sometimes present during and after use of a computer or digital device. CVS isn’t a matter of concern just for those who spend a lot of time on computers. Other electronic gadgets such as smart phones or tablets can cause similar conditions and in some cases even worse. Since mobile screens are often small, in addition to pixilated, the user often strains even more to focus on images.

Treatment for Computer Vision Syndrome and Eye Strain

If you think that you might be at risk for CVS, you should make an appointment with an eye care professional sooner than later. At a computer vision exam, your eye care professional will perform tests to detect any particular vision problems that might worsen symptoms of computer eye strain. Depending on the results of these tests, your optometrist may prescribe prescription computer eyeglasses to reduce discomfort at your screen. An anti-reflective coating is highly recommended for computer glasses. An anti-reflective coating lessens glare that may interfere with your ability to focus on images on your screen.

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Ergonomics, or changing your work environment to reduce strains in vision or posture, can help relieve some of the discomfort of computer vision syndrome. Proper lighting and frequent breaks will cause some relief. However, since ergonomics alone cannot resolve a visual problem, using ophthalmic computer eyeglasses is also necessary. If you think you are suffering from CVS or at risk of getting it, contact Dr. Chesen at 954-437-9733. The office is located at 2909 Dykes Rd., in the Fountains of Miramar Shopping Plaza.

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BE P flood waters. Just six inches of moving water can knock you down, and fast-moving water can sweep a vehicle away. In addition, flood water may be electrically charged from underground or downed power lines and may hide dangerous debris or places where the ground is washed away. ▸▸ Photograph the damage to your property to assist in filing an insurance claim. ▸▸ C heck-in with family and friends by texting or using social media to make sure everyone is safe.

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he 2017 Hurricane Season runs through November 30th and this is predicted to be a more active season than usual. Colorado State University expects 14 named storms, six hurricanes and two major hurricanes this season, while the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) expects 11 to 17 named storms this season, more than the 30-year average for the Atlantic Basin. Although there is no strong correlation between the number of storms or hurricanes and U.S. landfalls in any given season, NOAA research has found that the United States averages one to two hurricane landfalls each season. That means we need to be prepared. Here are some helpful tips on what you need to know to be prepared before, during and after a storm.

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What to do as the storm approaches: ▸▸ Secure your home by covering all windows with hurricane shutters or plywood. ▸▸ Bring in all outdoor furniture, garbage cans, decorations, and anything else that is not tied down and could become airborne. ▸▸ C harge your cell phone so you have a full battery in case you lose power. ▸▸ Withdraw cash from the bank. ATM’s will not work in a power outage. ▸▸ G as up your car and buy extra gas if needed to fuel generators or gaspowered tools. ▸▸ Fill aluminum or plastic containers with potable (drinking) water. Plan for one gallon per person per day. In addition, fill pre-sanitized sinks and tubs with water for bathing and flushing toilets.

▸▸ P ut together a disaster supply kit, including a flashlight, batteries, cash, first aid supplies, and copies of your critical information. ▸▸ Make a family emergency communication plan. ▸▸ Register for text or email alert systems for emergency notifications. ▸▸ Hurricane winds can cause trees and branches to fall, so trim or remove damaged trees and limbs to keep you and your property safe. Proper tree pruning also increases the likelihood that a tree can weather a storm. ▸▸ Secure loose rain gutters and downspouts and clear any clogged areas or debris to prevent water damage to your property.

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▸▸ Turn your refrigerator or freezer to the coldest setting and open only when necessary. If you lose power, food will last longer. Keep a thermometer in the refrigerator to be able to check the food temperature when the power is restored. ▸▸ Turn on your TV or radio, or check your city/county website, every 30 minutes to get the latest weather updates and emergency instructions.

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for weather updates and instructions from public safety officials. ▸▸ Stay indoors, preferably in an interior room with no windows. ▸▸ Turn off electricity at the circuit breaker if you notice leaks in the roof or windows or if there is flooding. ▸▸ Use flashlights, not candles or kerosene lamps, as your light source. ▸▸ Avoid using the phone and do not bathe or shower during the storm. ▸▸ Do not go outside during the eye of the storm. The calm is brief. Hurricane-force winds will resume shortly.

What to do after the storm: ▸▸ L isten to local officials for updates and instructions. Remain inside until authorities say it’s safe to go outside. ▸▸ Many disaster-related injuries occur in the aftermath of a hurricane. Watch out for debris and downed power lines. ▸▸ Avoid walking or driving through

It is essential that everyone have a well-stocked hurricane supply kit. It should contain enough supplies to sustain you and your family members for three to five days. Here is a basic list of what should be included in every emergency kit: ▸▸ Water -- at least one gallon per person per day ▸▸ Non-perishable food ▸▸ Non-electric can opener ▸▸ F lashlight, battery-powered radio and extra batteries ▸▸ Fully charged mobile phone with charger ▸▸ P rescription medications, enough for a month ▸▸ B aby care items including formula, baby food, disposable diapers and wipes ▸▸ First-aid kit ▸▸ Personal hygiene items ▸▸ Household cleaning supplies ▸▸ Tools ▸▸ E xtra pair of glasses ▸▸ Pet care items, including food ▸▸ E xtra set of car keys ▸▸ C ash – ATM’s and credit card devices might not be working ▸▸ I mportant documents in a waterproof container including emergency contact numbers, insurance policies (auto, home, life, etc.), medical records, bank account numbers ▸▸ C harcoal or gas grill ▸▸ Paper goods and plastic eating utensils

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Storm conditions can vary in intensity, size and direction of approach, so it is critical that you understand exactly what the forecasters and news reporters are saying and what it means to you and your family. Here is a list of common terminology as defined by the National Hurricane Center: Eye – The roughly circular area of comparatively light winds that encompasses the center of a severe tropical cyclone. The eye is either completely or partially surrounded by the eyewall cloud. Hurricane – A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 74 mph or higher. Hurricane Warning – An announcement that sustained winds of 74 mph or higher are expected somewhere within the specified area. Because hurricane preparedness

activities become difficult once winds reach tropical storm force, the warning is issued 36 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical storm force winds. The warning can remain in effect when dangerously high water or a combination of dangerously high water and waves continue, even though winds may be less than hurricane force. Hurricane Watch – An announcement that sustained winds of 74 mph or higher are possible within the specified area. Because hurricane preparedness activities become difficult once winds reach tropical storm force, the hurricane watch is issued 48 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical storm force winds. Major Hurricane – A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 111 mph or higher, corresponding to a Category 3, 4 or 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale – A 1 to 5 rating based on a

hurricane’s sustained wind speed. Hurricanes reaching Category 3 and higher are considered major hurricanes because of their potential for significant loss of life and damage. Storm Surge – An abnormal rise in sea level accompanying a hurricane or other intense storm. Storm surge is often one of the most dangerous elements of a hurricane because the dome of water can be 20 feet high at the peak and stretch 50-100 miles wide.

Tropical Cyclone – A rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that originates over tropical or subtropical waters and has a closed low-level circulation. Tropical cyclones rotate counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere. Tropical Depression – A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 38 mph or less. Tropical Storm – A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained

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onsumers recently scored a huge victory when the Florida Legislature passed HB483/SB398, which curtails many of the abuses by Homeowners’ and Condo Associations (“HOA”) as it relates to the issuance of estoppel certificates. Estoppel certificates are required for all real estate closings in which the property is part of an HOA. The certificate usually contains the amount of HOA assessments, when they are due, if the seller is current, if any special assessments have been approved, if the buyer has been approved by the association, and if any rule violations exist. For years HOA’s have price gouged consumers with these estoppel certificates, sometimes charging thousands of dollars for a simple letter on the eve of a closing, changing the terms of the certificate multiple times, unreasonably delaying the delivery of the certificate, jeopardizing the closing, refusing to refund the cost of the certificate if the closing does not take place, and charging additional fees for updated certificates. The new Reform Bill has finally put a stop to these HOA abuses for good. Effective July 1, 2017, HOA’s must provide an estoppel certificate within 10 days, otherwise they cannot charge a penny to the consumer. HOA’s must

also provide new information to prospective buyers to assist them in fully evaluating the property purchase. HOA’s are also now limited to charging $250 max for the certificate if the seller is current, an additional $150 if the seller is not current on his/her HOA dues, and a rush certificate is now capped at $100. The estoppel certificate must be valid for at least 30 days, and no fee may be charged for amended estoppel certificates. If the property is not sold, and a timely refund request is made by the paying party, the HOA must reimburse the cost of the estoppel certificate, or face a legal action, and pay attorneys’ fees and court costs. This HOA Reform Bill, which was signed into law by Governor Scott, will go a very long way to improve real estate transactions in Florida by reducing fees that consumers pay at closing, mandating timeliness, requiring full disclosure of all information that closing agents need to complete closings, and most importantly, puts a stop to many of the significant abuses orchestrated by Homeowners’ Associations against Florida consumers. The attorneys at the Arcia Law Firm are privileged to successfully represent many consumers in homeowner’s association collection matters, as well as real estate closings. We have foreclosure defense, loan modification, and real estate representation 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 are facing a homeowner’s association dispute of any kind, contact the Arcia Law Firm today at 954-437-9066 to schedule a free personal evaluation of your case with Omar Arcia, or visit www.arcialawfirm.com to learn more about the Firm online, to view client testimonials, and much more. If you mention this publication during your free consultation, you will receive a free consumer friendly DVD entitled “Fight For Your Home,” by the Arcia Law Firm.

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BY WAYNE M. MESSAM, MAYOR OF MIRAMAR

y Fellow Miramarians, As we continue to enjoy the summer days in our fair city, I could not be more excited to be a Miramar resident with the many activities taking place. The grand opening of the Miramar Amphitheater coincides with our 4th of July Celebration where we plan to bring together over 10,000 residents and visitors to the Miramar Regional Park. Also this summer, The Miramar Aviation Academy offers a camp program to students in grades 5-12. They will have the opportunity to learn from pilots and air traffic controllers about all aspects of aviation. Additionally, a number of them will experience a behindthe-scenes tour of Miami International Airport and, selected from that group, will be participants who receive one week of Aviation Training in Pensacola courtesy of the Crockett Foundation. These experiences are a few of many that create the memories we cherish forever.

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ho would like to live to be 100 years old? Who would like to live to be 100, but have to endure pain for the last 30 years of their life or have Alzheimer’s for the last 20? That’s exactly what “wellness before medicine “is all about. Life should not be that complicated. In fact, it’s all about oxygen, water and food. Luckily for most of us in the United States, we have plenty of all three. Unfortunately, these three elements are not as pure as they just to be. What we do with any of these three elements (especially food) during the years of our life will result in health or illness. When all three of these elements are properly selected and utilized, the innate healing mechanism of our body can properly work. On the contrary, improper use of any or all three elements will alter the regenerative processes so that the body can no longer keep itself healthy. Air pollution, toxins, contaminated waters, animal food manipulated with the use of synthetic hormones and antibiotics, and plant food altered with chemicals and pesticides are just a few ways to start damaging our health.

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ong gone are the days when trusts were only for the rich and famous. Why? Because creating a revocable living trust is less about estate tax and more about avoiding unnecessary costs of probate and asset transfer, and creating protections for your loved ones. A properly drafted and funded trust can also deliver an inheritance with valuable creditor and predator protections. The following scenarios may help understand the benefits of a trust and why including one in your estate plan is worth considering. Meet our hypothetical family, George and Jenny. They have been happily married for 25 years and have three children - Jessica, age 20; Josh, age 15; and Jonathan, age 12. Both George and Jenny have created wills, leaving everything to each other. After they are both gone, their wills leave it all to their children. Sounds like a logical estate plan? Maybe not.

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OUR CITY MIRAMAR | JULY 2017

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