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Humberto’s SHOE & LUGGAGE REPAIRS
Yes We Do Embroidery! LEATHER HANDBAG REPAIRS
RED BOTTOM SOLE PROTECTORS
MASKS WITH YOUR COMPANY LOGO OR ANY LOGO $18
Make Your Shoes More Comfortable & Stylish
NO LOGO $12 Many colors to choose from
Professionally Installed
10% OFF PREPAID ORDERS
Professional Suit Alterations
FREE HOLE PUNCHING
Belts, Purses and More
954.430.2253
No Limit. Not Valid With Other Offers. Incoming Orders Only. No Exceptions. Expires 11/30/20
15963 PINES BLVD. PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33027
SCISSOR SHARPENING
FREE KNIFE SHARPENING
Can Not Be Combined With Any Other Offer. Expires 11/30/20
Limit One. No Service Required. Expires 11/30/20
(CORNER OF PINES & DYKES RD., NEAR REGAL CINEMA)
MON-FRI: 8AM–7PM • SAT: 9AM–4PM NO COUPON COPIES ACCEPTED. COUPONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED ON ANY SPECIALTY, RUSH OR WHILE YOU WAIT SERVICE.
BRING 2 GET 1 FREE
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YOUR DREAM KITCHEN, WITHOUT A RENOVATION. With our custom pull-out shelves, you can always find more space, access, and joy in your existing cabinets.
50% OFF INSTALLATION*
*Limit one offer per household. Must purchase 5+ Classic/Designer Shelves. EXP 8/31/20.
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28 NOVEMBER 2020 | OUR CITY | OURCITYMEDIA.COM
Behind the Badge POLICE CHIEF DEXTER WILLIAMS
Professional Repairs for All Leather Goods, Designer Handbag Repairs, Golf Bags, Jackets & More!
PROFESSIONAL ALTERATIONS 5 Tailors On Site While You Wait (WHEN POSSIBLE) No Appointment Necessary 50+ Years Experience
MESSAGE FROM THE POLICE CHIEF: MIRAMAR
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ot all police officers come from the same backgrounds, upbringing, or experiences, and for officers like Leo Braga you can honestly say he is one in a million. Leo was born in Brazil and spent approximately 9 years residing within inner cities and the Amazon, since his father was Brazilian Indian. During his time spent in the Brazilian rainforest, the house he lived in had dirt floors and no electricity. Leo also began working by the age of seven. His tribe had to grow their own food and hunted animals with spears, and bow and arrows. Leo had to grow up quickly. Several years later he moved to the United States, where he experienced a tremendous culture shock. Leo quickly adapted and appreciated his new life. In 2004 he began working for Best Buy, where he was the 2nd top salesman in the Southeastern region of the U.S. After that, he became a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. In 2012, Leo began to think about a career change. Since his older brother was already working as a law enforcement officer, he started exploring the field by doing ride-alongs. “I just loved law enforcement work. It was where you could be outdoors all day, as opposed to working in an office,” Leo felt. Seeing a way to pursue his goals, Leo took out a student loan and put himself through Palm Beach State College’s Police Academy where he ultimately graduated in 2013. Later that year, he became “Officer Braga” with the Miramar Police Department and was put through an extensive field training program. On one occasion during field training, Leo recalls going to a domestic dispute and meeting a one-year-old girl. Two weeks later he would return to that same address, having to perform CPR on her. Leo received a Life Saving Award for his actions that day. It would not be the last time he would have to rescue someone. Years later, he responded to a call about a suicidal person that he later located in a neighboring city. Leo immediately assessed that the person was not breathing, had no pulse, and began CPR. While performing CPR the person began breathing again, and regained consciousness. He received treatment and got the help he needed. Leo still checks in from time to time, to see how the family is doing. They have built a friendship that still exists till this day. You never truly know if you were able to make a difference once you leave a call, but sometimes you get lucky and hear good news. “I remember one time I was at a restaurant and a guy that worked there asked if I remembered him…. The worker then said, ‘you came to my house and spoke to me and really helped me out. I now have my life back on tract and have a lot going for me,’” Leo said. Officer Leo Braga is happy that his journey has brought him to Miramar, where he proudly serves our community.
