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very year, on April 22nd, people around the world recognize the importance of preserving and protecting our natural environment. Earth Day, as we call it today, was proposed by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson and founded in 1970. Since then, it has evolved from a day for teachers to focus on nature to a global rally day for environmentalists. Locally, Earth Day is a great day to celebrate the wonders of South Florida. Some of the best beaches in the world are just a few miles away. The Everglades, which is both an exciting natural refuge to visit and a critically important ecosystem, is right in our back yard. Just off shore, there are miles of coral reefs full of fish and wildlife. Preserving the beauty and splendor of our natural environment is critical for the continued enjoyment of this wonderful community. This year, let’s celebrate Earth Day by taking a step back from our fast-paced digital world and recognizing the splendor of the environment around us. You could visit the Long Key Nature Center in Davie, take an airboat ride through the Everglades, dip your toes in the surf, or simply spend a few hours at one our wonderful local parks. Whatever you do, feel fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Sincerely,

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SCHOOLS NEWS

22 Flanagan Symphonic Winds to Compete in an International Competition

FEATURE STORY

REAL ESTATE 40 Do I Really Need a Real Estate Agent to Sell my Home?

PET OF THE MONTH 42 “Casey & Maggie ”

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COMMUNITY NEWS 12 Grateful Community Welcomes Home Florida National Guard Soldiers 14 2017 MLK Day of Service 16 New Mayor Sees Miami Lakes Becoming the Model Municipality of Florida

32 Aging and Your Eyes: Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

DINING GUIDE 33 Good Eats

LEGALLY SPEAKING 36 How to Combat Light Speed Foreclosures 41 Your College Student and Access to Medical Info

18 Amphitheater at Miramar Regional Park to Open Soon 20 A Sweet Way to Help Diabetics

MAYOR’S MESSAGE 38 Miramar Update

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students totally enchanted. 10:00 AM-11:00 AM & 11:45 AM-12:45 PM Miramar Cultural Theater, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information visit www. miramarculturalcenter.org This is an Education Field Trip performance, Single tickets are sold to public, seating is general admission, with blocks of seats reserved for school groups.

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Calvary’s Easter Party – Enjoy great music, an inspiring message, and tons fun for the kids happening on • Saturday, April 15 at 7pm• Sunday, April 16 at 8:30am, 10am, 11:30am, & 1pm. Free Easter Egg Hunt after every service. Calvary Fellowship, 2951 SW 186th AVE, Miramar FL 33029.

Writers Club– The Friends of the Miramar Library hosts this Creative Writing Club. Share ideas and feedback with others, observe and get great critique of your writing. Have the opportunity to read aloud and share your writing experiences. Come and join us as we write, read, listen and comment! 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM Miramar Branch Library & Education Center Conference Room. For more information call 954-357-8180.

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5th Charlotte’s Web – Based on E.B. White’s best-selling children’s paperback book of all time, Charlotte’s Web tells the story of a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with an extraordinary barn spider named Charlotte. This beautiful, knowing play about friendship, sacrifice, compassion and bravery will weave its way into your heart and leave your

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16th Links for Literacy VIP Party – Join Twan Russell at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel 16th Links for Literacy VIP Party on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Dave and Busters in Hollywood. The event benefits the Russell Education Foundation (REF) and will be hosted by former University of Miami and Miami Dolphins player, and REF founder, Twan Russell, and CBS Miami commentator / 560 WQAM host Joe Rose. For more Information call 954-921-3787.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Grateful Community Welcomes Home Florida National Guard Soldiers

embers of the 124th Infantry Regiment of Florida’s National Guard returned home to a heroes’ welcome after spending a year overseas. The troops spent the last year deployed to Africa as part of Operation Freedom Sentinel at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti. Camp Lemonnier is home to the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa and is the only permanent U.S. base in Africa. The base is operated by the Navy and is the lynchpin of counter-terrorism operations throughout the region. The unit, known as the Hurricanes, was joined by forces from several allied countries in addition to U.S. Special Operations forces. The soldiers endured multiple challenges while deployed. In addition to the grueling operational schedule, the unit learned to adopt to the Djibouti climate. Djibouti average temperatures range near 100 degrees, much hotter than even here in South Florida. The Hurricanes’ busses were escorted by Broward Sherriff’s Office cruisers to the Readiness Center in Miramar where family and friends were awaiting their arrival. Upon entering the gates at the Center, the soldiers’ busses past a fence of yellow ribbons and welcome home banners and then were saluted by Miramar Fire Department with a water cannon. Sargent Lictor Figueroa was greeted by his wife Andrea and one year old daughter Live, who anxiously awaited his safe return. “Letting him go was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do- it broke my heart. So having him coming home is like having my heart back” stated Andrea, “I’m feeling anxious and excited to finally have him in my arms again.” As the busses turned the corner and came into view a roar of cheers, waving flags and a few tears greeted the soldiers. After a brief ceremony, the unit was dismissed to their families for hugs and kisses while being showered with red, white and blue confetti.

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2017 MLK Day of Service COMMUNITY NEWS

NICOLE CORNELLA, LUZ CASTILLO, ELYSIA VOLPE

roward College partnered with the 2017 MLK Day of Service Advisory Board to support volunteer projects honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on Monday, January 16. Funding from the Florida Legislature allowed Broward College and the MLK Day of Service Advisory Board to support 36 community organizations that hosted volunteer projects in Broward County on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Among the participating organizations were YMCA of South Florida in Weston, Deerfield Beach Middle School, Sunshine Heart Mentoring Program and Broward College South Campus Service Learning. More than 3,100 volunteers registered for projects, a 15 percent increase from 2016, and logged 16,045 hours of service. Volunteers included community members, Broward College students, faculty and staff. Participants volunteered at events focusing on support for veterans, neighborhood improvement projects, health promotion, environmental initiatives, education, economic opportunity, and more. This year, volunteer projects were open to the public for participation.

On February 23, Broward College honored the participating organizations with an awards ceremony. Each organization was recognized for their efforts, and Dillard High School was honored for the most volunteers registered and the most hours logged. Since 2015, the Broward College MLK Day of Service has funded 96 service projects and logged more than 34,801 volunteer hours in Broward County.

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New Mayor Sees Miami Lakes Becoming the Model Municipality of Florida BY: TERRY JAILLET

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iami Lakes voters emphatically voted for change on November 29th by electing hometown son Manny Cid by a margin of 3 to 1 in a run-off election. Cid, a high-energy 33-year-old, has lived in Miami Lakes since he was five years old. During the campaign, he positioned himself as a reformer and has taken steps to make the local government more open. Immediately after taking office, Cid had the door to his office removed. This symbolic change was meant as a signal to constituents that their government will always be available to them. He also opened the mayor’s office on Saturdays and began using modern communication technologies like Facebook Live to make it easier for people to engage with his office. The Mayor reflected back to his youth during an interview last week, “I remember walking on Main Street every weekend. We would grab a slice of Pizza and stop at Blockbuster. Blockbuster was the place to be!” The mayor’s push for major redevelopment of the downtown area is, in part a bid to reclaim the walkable Miami Lakes of his past. “Redevelopment is long overdue. We want to attract new restaurants, new retail and small businesses.” The centerpiece of Miami Lakes’ push to attract

business is the town’s new marketing campaign, ‘Where Business Grows.’ The campaign is funded by a public-private partnership, where major local employers teamed with the Town to promote the community to the greater area. Cid pointed out four key drivers when asked why a business should choose to locate in Miami Lakes. He first emphasized the town’s favorable tax rate, “we have the third or fourth lowest tax rate in Miami Dade County.” He also mentioned highlight Miami Lakes’ central location at the junction of Interstate 75 and the Ronald Regan Turnpike. “We are minutes from two airports and a relatively short drive to the port of Miami.” Cid’s final two points focused on Miami Lakes’ well-educated labor force. “Miami Lakes has the best public schools in Dade county.” He also pointed out that 32% of residents have a bachelor’s degree, one of the highest rates in the area. The Cid administration’s long term goal is to make Miami Lakes a model municipal government. He sees his focus on open government, attracting new business and redevelopment as the first steps in making that a reality. From the looks of things, he is just getting started.

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Amphitheater at Miramar Regional Park to Open Soon COMMUNITY NEWS

BY DAVID VOLZ

iramar residents will soon be able to enjoy a new amphitheater set in the 172 acre Miramar Regional Park. It was built so that drivers on I-75 and residents in western Miramar will be able to see the canopy. The new amphitheater has the capacity to hold 5,000 people. Of that number, about 3,000 will be seated under a 90-foot canopy. An additional promenade will hold 2,000 more. The $7.4 million cost for the project is being funded from Miramar’s 2013

Revenue Bond. It is considered a capital improvement project and will open in early summer. “We are really excited about this new amphitheater,” said Natasha Hampton, spokesperson for Miramar. “This is considered an attraction for the local community and tourists from around the world.” The amphitheater will be one of the largest in the region and will serve as a venue for a wide variety of performances. Local schools, faith groups and organizations will be able to hold events in addition to major performances. “This will be great for the people of Miramar. We will be able to have a many events. In the past, we have only had portable stages for shows,” said Hampton. The city hopes the amphitheater will make Miramar a destination center. An important goal is to make the City attractive not only to nearby visitors, but to people from all over the nation and the world. “We will have the facilities to support the overall tourism and development of Miramar. “This will beautify the park and will add value to the residents of the City.” There are other projects in Miramar as well. The City is installing a band shell, a kid-friendly splashpad, enhanced lighting and brand new restrooms at Shirley Branca Park. The improvements will cost about $1.9 million. Of that money, $1.5 million will come from a Broward County Revenue Grant and $400,000 will come from the general fund. These new developments are focused on providing more recreational and entertainment opportunities for residents as well as visitors.

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onica Morrison understands the challenges faced by people with diabetes better than almost anyone. She has juvenile diabetes herself. Monica also has a passion to help others. This passion led to her founding Sugar Sniffers, an organization that provides service dogs to people with diabetes. These dogs alert diabetics when their blood sugar gets too low or too high. The dogs are trained to paw their owner if they notice a blood sugar problem. “I have a service dog named Copper and my dog helps me,” said Morrison. “My family is not around much. Copper will alert me if my blood sugar gets too low. He is actually a rescue dog.” Morrison did allot of research and worked with a trainer to make Copper an effective diabetic alert dog. During her work, Morrison discovered that service dogs can costs as much as $30,000. She realized that many people could not afford them. “I want to provide these dogs at a lower cost, about $2,000,” she said. “I help people find the proper dog from a shelter and then start training the dog to respond when a person’s blood sugar is too high or too low.”

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Flanagan Symphonic Winds to Compete in an International Competition SCHOOLS NEWS

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ate April is going to be an exciting time for members of the Flanagan High School Symphonic Winds. These students are enthusiastically getting ready to participate in the Winter Guard International World Championships in Dayton, Ohio. While in Ohio they will compete against 40 top notch high school music organizations from around the country and Japan. During the WGI the Flanagan Symphonic Winds will perform while in motion and their flutist will also sing. This will all take place indoors in the University of Dayton Arena. Members of the Flanagan Symphonic Winds are looking forward to the trip, hanging out with fellow musicians, and showing off all their hard work. “It takes a lot of effort and mental discipline to perform well,” said Randy Rosano, a first chair trumpet player and a captain of the Flanagan Winds. “We practice a lot and we have done well.” Freya Pan, Flanagan Winds flute player who will also sing during the competition has a sincere passion for music. She feels “It takes desire to express oneself to be a good musician”. Brian Ardilla, who plays bari saxophone and is a captain said, “a desire to be the best is important. We want to perform well and we work hard at it. I love being a part of the Flanagan Winds.” The Flanagan band program has been very successful over the years. It has earned top ratings at local, state and national competitions. Best of luck Flanagan Winds!

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RELAX & UNWIND WITH “SPA-TACULAR SAVINGS” AT THE Jencare Skin Farm Day Spa

ellness is invaluable. With today’s busy lifestyles, it is more important than ever to make time to de-stress and renew the mind, body, and soul. Jencare Skin Farm Day Spa is offering its bi-annual “SPAtacular Savings” event, which is a great way to re-invigorate. From April 10-23, there will be an opportunity to enjoy organic facials, full body exfoliations, and massage therapy treatments for just $50 per service.

Jencare Skin Farm Day Spa is a full service facility offering a unique style of spa treatments that focus on healthy skin and overall wellness. From the moment you walk through the door, you can expect to be whisked away and pampered for a blissful few hours in a true world-class spa. Using its signature product line, Jencare caters to the skin within each spa service. There is a salon and nail lounge in the spa. It offers facials, massage therapy, manicures, pedicures, hydrotherapy body treatments, body wraps,

detox treatments, hair removal, and hair care services – all designed to restore balance, alleviate tension, improve well-being, and facilitate healthy, beautiful skin.

Why is Jencare offering SPAtacular Savings? At Jencare Skin

Farm Day Spa, we aim to counteract the stress of modern life by essentially providing our customers with a sale on health, wellness, and beauty. Health is our focus! Beauty is the bonus! Why should clients take advantage of the SPA-tacular Savings? It is far too easy to be consumed with the busy lifestyles and forget important things like taking care of yourself. We want to inspire change in this area. Moments of relaxation and selfcare are vital to overall health and productivity. We should never need an excuse to take better care of ourselves. Nevertheless, for most of us, an excuse may actually facilitate the care that we need. This is your excuse!

What services will be offered/ discounted during SPA-tacular Savings? We will be offering the following services:

• Organic Facial ($50) – This skin therapy improves the texture and appearance of skin using the finest organic products. This is our classic customized facial that specifically caters to the individual needs of the skin. • Exfoliation Bliss ($50) – Unclog your pores, remove dead skin cells, detox, and improve your circulation for younger, healthier, softer skin.

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This spa therapy softens, hydrates, tones, and restores the skin to health and natural radiance. • Body Therapy ($50) – Invigorate the muscles as you improve your circulation, boost your immune system, and relieve tension knots.

What sets Jencare apart from other local day spas? Our founder, Jennifer Samuda, sets

us apart. She has left a legacy of excellence in the quality and results obtained from the skin care and spa services offered. Because of her, our clients are treated as intimately as family. To have a Jencare experience is to truly know about the attention and care we put into the detail of each service and product. Jennifer Samuda has been a pioneer in the industry ensuring that we are always equipped with the most advanced proprietary methods, techniques, and technology to care for clients.

Is there anything else you would like us to know? There is so much renewal and inspira-

tion to be found in the healing of spa therapy. We provide a regenerating repose from the stressors of life to bring balance and stability to your entire being. This allows you to be effective in all areas of your life. Pampering is an understatement to the Jencare quality of spa care. We implore you to evaluate your wellness journey, because your health will certainly reward you with the good habits that you cultivate with our skin and wellness farm today. Work hard! Play hard! Jencare Spa often! Health is our focus! Beauty is the bonus! Jencare’s SPA-tacular Savings runs from April 10-23. Jencare Skin Farm Day Spa is located in the Miramar Town Center, 11607 Red Road in Miramar. For information, call 954-436-6227/8, visit www.jencare.com, and follow them on Instagram and Twitter @jencaredayspa.

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will be writing a monthly series on the newest direction in medicine – wellness. It has become a passion for me to practice and should become a passion for you to learn about and demand. Over the years of practicing medicine and moving forward in my natural progression of life, I have learned about things that affect most of us in the same way. Do you have a mother with Alzheimer’s, a father with arthritis in his knees, a family member that died from a heart attack, or a co-worker who has just been diagnosed with breast cancer? Well, I can say “yes” to all of these. Do you know that most of these conditions, if not all, did not have to happen? All of them can eventually happen to you and your children. You will be left feeling as sad as you feel today if you don’t do something about it now! Isn’t it obvious that medicine has prolonged the number of years people live, but has not improved or prolonged their health? Isn’t it also a familiar experience to go to your physician with an array of concerns and everyday symptoms not related to any specific illness, such as, “I’m always tired. I forget everything. I don’t want sex anymore. Everything bothers me.” The most common answer you receive in response to your concerns is, “You are fine. Your blood tests are okay. You are no longer 20-years old.” There are many things that we as physicians were not taught in medical school and specialty residencies. We were just educated to identify the disease and treat it, medically or surgically. It has been my own job to learn from life and from my patients that medicine clearly has different aspects and treating them for a disease or illness is one of them. Optimizing how patients feel, live and function, as well as providing them with healthy aging, is called “wellness.” Let medicine treat diseases, but have wellness prevent diseases!

What is wellness?

To me, wellness is a “personal optimization” or stage of well-being. It is an active process through which we become aware of, and make choices toward a healthier, happier, more successful, and longer life. When wellness refers to medicine, I call it “wellness plus” or integrated wellness.

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Years of well-being precede any disease and the practice of wellness can prevent the need for medicine. Today, diseases like Alzheimer’s, osteoarthritis, diabetes, obesity, heart attacks, breast cancer and all their associated medical conditions are all preventable, but not curable. Together, they take the greatest toll on our deaths, family imposed burden and medical expenditures in the U.S., and they also confirm the lack of commitment to wellness in our country.

How is a wellness practice different from a traditional medical practice?

A wellness practice is indeed a medical practice, where its practicing physicians bridge the gap between conventional medicine and proactive well-being or preventive medicine. In addition: ▸▸ The practice of medicine no longer subscribes to the traditional philosophies of “diagnose-and-treat” or “fix-it-when-it’s broken.” ▸▸ The patient’s optimal well-being and health, not disease, becomes the primary focus. ▸▸ Physicians don’t treat “lab results,” but rather the patient’s symptoms. Dr. Castillo-Plaza is a long-time practicing physician with WellnessPlus offices in Pembroke Pines and Miami Beach. He is dedicated to wellness with a comprehensive approach to medicine. He looks where others usually don’t and transforms the patient’s experience into a journey of well-being. For information, visit www.wellnessplusmed.com or call 954 437-3756.

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Aging and Your Eyes: Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) BY DR. MICHAEL CHESEN

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id you know that age related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the foremost causes of vision loss in individuals over the age of 65? AMD is a condition that affects the macula of the retina which is responsible for clear central vision. Age Related Macular Degeneration Indications The first warning signs of AMD are often fuzzy vision and spots in the center of vision. Since the symptoms typically come on slowly without any pain, symptoms may not be detected until more severe vision loss is apparent. For this reason, it is very important to schedule a routine eye examination, particularly after the age of 65. What are the Risk Factors for Age Related Macular Degeneration? If you are of Caucasian decent, over 65 years of age, a smoker who consumes a diet low in nutrients or has family members that have had AMD, you are at higher risk of developing the disease. Any individual that is at increased risk should make certain to have a yearly eye exam. Discussing proper nutrition with your optometrist can also help lower your risk of developing AMD. Dry AMD and Wet AMD In general, AMD is typically diagnosed as either dry or wet. The dry form is found more frequently and may be a result of advanced age and macular tissue thinning or pigment build-up in the macula. The wet form is also known as neovascular age related macular degeneration. It results from the growth of new blood vessels beneath the retina, which leak blood that destroys the retinal cells and results in blind spots in the central vision. Often wet AMD is the more serious of the two. Macular Degeneration Treatment While there isn’t cure for AMD, certain treatments exist that can delay the progression. Depending on whether one has dry or wet macular degeneration, the course of treatment may involve laser surgery or medical injections or in some cases, dietary supplements. In either case, early detection and treatment is essential. Dr. Chesen will also be able to recommend devices to help you deal with any visual difficulty that you have already sustained. Vision loss that cannot be corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses or surgical procedures is called low vision. There are a growing number of low vision devices that can be used today that can make everyday activities easier. You can save your vision by being aware of the risk factors and signs of AMD. Visit Dr. Michael Chesen to learn more about AMD and low vision. To make an appointment with Dr. Chesen, call 954-437-9733. The office is located at 2909 Dykes Rd., in the Fountains of Miramar Shopping Plaza.

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good eats AVENTURA Asaka Japanese Restaurant

20355 Biscayne Boulevard | (305) 682-9331 asakasushi.com Japanese $$

Barrio Latino Restaurant

3585 NE 207th Street | (305) 692-4455 barriolatinorestaurant.com Latin $$

Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina 19999 West Country Club Drive (786) 279-6600 michaelmina.net Steakhouse $$

Corsair Kitchen & Bar

19999 West Country Club Drive (786) 279-6800 corsairmiami.com American $$$$

The Grill on the Alley

19501 Biscayne Boulevard | (305) 466-7195 thegrill.com American $$$

Mo’s Bagels & Deli

2780 187th Street | (305) 936-8555 Deli $$

Don Nicola Pizzeria

3585 Mystic Pointe Drive | (786) 916-2028 donnicolapizzeria.com Italian $$

Sicilian Oven

20475 Biscayne Boulevard | (305) 682-1890 sicilianoven.com Italian $$

Soho Asian Bar & Grill

19004 NE 29th Avenue | (305) 446-6565 sohoasiangrill.com Fusion $$$

COOPER CITY Alfredo’s Pizza & Restaurant

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

Beef O’Brady’s

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

China City

Landlubber’s Raw Bar & Grill

10006 Griffin Road | (954) 434-7255 landlubbersbarandgrill.com Sports Bar $$

Marola’s Trattoria

5822 South Flamingo Road | (954) 434-3420 marolas.com Italian $$

The Melting Pot

5834 South Flamingo Road | (954) 880-0808 meltingpot.com/cooper-city-fl Fondue $$$

Sushi Sogo Japanese Restaurant

10000 Stirling Road | (954) 441-5611 sushisogo.com Japanese $$

Tin Cup Sports Bar & Grill

9552 Griffin Road | (954) 434-0470 Chinese $$

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

Eddie’s Thai

Toss Up Salads

2571 North Hiatus Road | (954) 704-9006 eddiesthai.com Thai $$

Havana’s Cuban Cuisine

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

8616 Griffin Road | (954) 440-4140 tossupsalads.com Vegetarian $$

Vienna Café and Bistro

DAVIE Ally’s Comfort Café

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Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza

2135 South University Drive | (954) 835-5848 blazepizza.com Italian $

J72 Chef ’s Café

3712 Davie Road | (954) 908-5608 j72cafe.com Peruvian Fusion $$

Mission BBQ

2411 South University Drive | (954) 766-4304 mission-bbq.com Barbecue $$

Oh Ceviche

5941 South University Drive | (754) 666-1551 ohceviche.com Peruvian $$

Shinju Japanese Buffet

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

3305 South University Drive (954) 472-3666 Japanese $$

Vinnie’s Lobster Bar

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

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Tropical Acres Steakhouse

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HALLANDALE BEACH Adena Grill

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Frankey’s Sports Bar

900 Silks Run | (954) 464-2333 frankeysbar.com Sports Bar $$

Juniper on the Water

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HOLLYWOOD Billy’s Stone Crab

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

The Black Beans Café

712 North State Road 7 | (954) 966-6773 Cuban $$

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La Flambee

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

Laura’s Cuba Restaurant

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

Land Shark Bar & Grill

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Lola’s on Harrison

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Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub & Restaurant 1921 Hollywood Blvd | (954) 921-2317 mickeybyrnes.com Irish Pub $$

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

1657 South 21st Avenue | (954) 548-6255 vivabrazilfl.com Steakhouse $$ 1903 Hollywood Blvd | (954) 925-2555 whiskeytangofl.com American $$

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Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza

Haruko Japanese Fusion

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

Blue Ginger Hibachi & Sushi

I Love Tacos Restaurant

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

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

Bokampers Sports Bar & Grill

Kaya’s Mediterranean Bistro

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

1411 North Palm Avenue | (954) 589-0674 kayasmediterraneanbistro.com Mediterranean $$$

Che Pibe Argentinian Grill

Mezes Greek Taverna

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

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

Coconutz Fusion Café

Mikan Japanese Restaurant

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

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

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

Rickey’s Restaurant & Sports Bar

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Rudy’s Pub & Restaurant

La Famiglia

The Pub Pembroke

1650 Johnson St | (954) 927-6040 rudysofhollywood.com American $$

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

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

Runas Peruvian Cuisine

El Fogon

Red Yabba

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

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

Giardino Gourmet Salads

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

Nami Sushi

Ruchi

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

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

Texas Roadhouse

Salsa Fiesta

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

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

Tijuana Flats

Shinju Japanese Buffet

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

Firehouse BBQ & Smoking Company

6401 Sheridan Street | (954) 245-9706 firehousesubs.com Barbeque $

GG’s Waterfront Bar & Grill

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9763 W Broward Boulevard, Plantation 954-440-2189 $$ Vivace Gourmet Pizza & Pasta is a unique one of a kind concept. It is a trendy, full-service Pizzaria and Italian Restaurant featuring wines from around the globe, craft beers, and local produce. They have brought back the lost arts of “from scratch cooking,” hand tossed pizzas, and true hospitable service. Vivace is casual, yet sophisticated! Dine in, take out, delivery, catering, and private event services are all offered.

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Rickey’s Restaurant & Sports Bar

4799 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood 954-966-1429 $$ Rickey’s has been an institution in Hollywood for 60 years and was one of the area’s first restaurants when Hollywood was just a dirt road. They are known for their friendly, casual atmosphere and fully stocked sports bar. Besides being a great spot to catch a game on one of their 15 TVs, game day specials such as 20 chicken wings plus a pitcher for $19.95 during all football games always score big. Other feature items include burgers, ribs, steaks, salads and lobster. Thursday-Sunday enjoy their 2 for $25.95 Lobster Special. They are also always open 7 days a week from 11am-2am.

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Diplomat Beach Resort, 3555 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood (954) 602-8750 $$$ A Coastal-American Restaurant by renowned chef Geoffrey Zakarian featuring American cuisine, the freshest seafood, a lively raw bar, and cocktails with local flavor. The indoor-outdoor establishment is located within The Diplomat Beach Resort. Complimentary Valet parking provided. Open for dinner Sun.-Thurs. 5:30-10:00pm and Fri. and Sat. 5:30-11:00pm. For reservations visit pointroyalreservations@diplomatresort.com or call 954-602-8750.

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1382 Weston Road, Weston 954-389-7029 $ Parc 28 has been serving the Weston community for the past 25 years. It specializes in authentic Chinese cuisine, as well as Malaysian, Thai, Indian and exotic Asian food. It offers different specials weekly, in addition to its popular daily lunch and dinner specials. The extensive menu offers something for everyone including vegetarian, low fat and low salt options. The Asian-feeling restaurant will give diners a true taste of Asian flavors.

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8525 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines 954-367-7730 $$$ Gold Marquess Fine Chinese Cuisine invites guests to experience an elegant atmosphere where modern Asian decor meets a retained authentic Cantonese cuisine. Enjoy large portions of delectable meat and live prepared seafood along with a harmonized wine and cocktail menu. Sample the expansive dim sum dishes carefully handcrafted from scratch. Or celebrate an exclusive event with family, friends and colleagues.

POC American Fusion Buffet & Sushi

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

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

Sushi Tom

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

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

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ince June 2013, when the Florida legislature approved additional funding to clear the huge backlog of residential foreclosures, major changes have occurred to the time in which foreclosure cases are brought to trial. Previously, it would take anywhere between eighteen months to two years before a foreclosure case was completed. Today, most foreclosure cases are set for trial or final judgment within 6-8 months. The goal is to erase the statewide foreclosure backlog. Based on this goal, it may appear that judges in South Florida are more concerned with eliminating the backlog than with dispensing justice. If you are in foreclosure or at risk of foreclosure, how can you combat against “light speed” foreclosures? The most important tool you can use to defend against our courts’ quest to drain the dockets is to hire a qualified and experienced foreclosure defense attorney to guide you through the minefield of valid defenses to a foreclosure action. First, don’t settle for anything less than an initial face-to-face meeting with the attorney. Let’s face it, if they are too busy to meet with you personally to review your case, they will just be “too busy” to actually help you with your case.

Also, make sure that the attorney has plenty of litigation and trial experience (at least 15 years), and that the attorney regularly practices in the county where your case is pending. Finally, make sure the attorney has a proven track record of outstanding results and satisfied clients. Ask the attorney to refer you to at least three satisfied clients. If they refuse to provide you this information, thank the attorney for her time, don’t waste another minute of your time, and leave the office. Another critical tool to defend against “light speed” foreclosures is to ensure that the law firm you hire to defend your case has an established loan modification department. This will give you the very best opportunity to save your home. If your legal defenses to the foreclosure case are not accepted by the court, you can process a loan modification, reinstatement, or short payoff of your loan. If all else fails, right before the foreclosure auction of your home takes place you can file a consumer bankruptcy and attempt to complete the modification within the bankruptcy proceeding. The attorneys at the Arcia Law Firm are privileged to successfully represent hundreds of homeowners in our community. We have foreclosure defense and loan modification 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 attorney Omar Arcia, or visit www. arcialawfirm.com to schedule your appointment online.

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unners were on their marks, they got ready, and they were off! The Mayor’s 4th Annual 3K Run-Walk, Health and Yoga Fair was a wonderful event that brought residents, family and friends to Miramar Town Center on Saturday, March 4, 2017. As early as 7:30 a.m., people gathered to register and be a part of this trailblazing event. With partnerships from Memorial Hospital Miramar, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Aetna, Comcast, Whole Foods Market, Waste Pro, South Florida Spine & Sports Specialists, Body Renue, Black Girls Run, 100 Black Men, Zeta Phi Beta, Miramar Public Schools including Everglades High School and a host of other supporters and local community sponsors, everyone sprang forward into fitness. Excitement and adrenaline filled the air as participants began to take advantage of the physical fitness activities, indoor and outdoor yoga classes, live entertainment and the family friendly kids’ zone. For the attendees interested in getting on the fast track to a healthier self, screenings for blood pressure and cholesterol were available as well as MHS Home Health, and Osteoporosis Risk assessments.

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The purpose of events like this is to always encourage residents to think seriously about their health. It allows participants to get out and get active in a fun environment. Furthermore, the event objectives help increase the consciousness of local, state, and national health services and resources; inspires members to make progressive health behavior changes; teaches self-care practices; Identifies issues and participants for future educational health programs and created sources for educational health programming in the community. This experience presented the City residents with valuable information about exercising, eating well and meditation which are all excellent ways to live a healthier lifestyle. It was also a unique opportunity to engage citizens within the community. Residents were able to acquire a broad-spectrum of knowledge in regards to health concerns by networking with different vendors. These community vendors, sponsors and partners were able to discuss their services and products with the event participants. Goodie bags from the 3K Run/Walk, Health and Yoga Fair were filled with brochures, fliers, stress balls, magnets, pens and a host of other items. This annual event allows businesses and individuals to grow their practices and brand image and continues to be a great initiative that provides health and wellness activities people of all ages who are serious about the benefits of living an active and positive life. The events and demonstrations from the previous year paved the way to ensure successful growth in event participation giving residents a place to get fit. The Office of the Commission is located at 2300 Civic Center Place, Miramar 33025. To contact please call, 954-602-3198 or visit www.miramarfl.gov.

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