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“Treat” Yourself to Special Family Time This Halloween Finally, we have settled back into our regular routine: rushing the kids to and from school and shuttling them around town to after-school activities. Football season is in full swing and summer vacation is now a distant memory. The temperature is finally starting to cool off a bit. With the heat and humidity dropping, we can get back to enjoying outdoor family activities and gatherings with friends. With the cooler weather comes every kid’s favorite fall holiday – Halloween. It’s time to decorate the house with pumpkins, stock up on candy bars and lollipops, and take your little ones shopping for costumes. Pretty soon our streets will be filled with pint-sized superheroes, princesses, witches and rock stars. Be sure to have your camera ready to capture these precious moments, for these are memories that will last a lifetime.

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30 An Update on Improvements to I-75

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32 Don’t Try a Do-It-Yourself Foreclosure Defense

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Halloween Event Moves to New Location Producers Already Eyeing City’s Proposed Amphitheater Film Series Returns to Miramar for Second Year Local Theater Company To Debut Internet Television Series Parents Learn How to Keep Children Safe From the Start Mind Your Manners! New Class Teaches Etiquette Skills

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Culture in the Night – The City of Miramar, in conjunction with co-sponsor Memorial Hospital Miramar, continues its Culture in the Night Concert Series by sponsoring a special event in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. There will be live entertainment and food & beverages for purchase. Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, visit www.ci.miramar.fl.us/ parks-recreation/events.

Flower Power – Have you ever wanted to learn how to design beautiful flower arrangements? Well, now is your chance. A floral designer from “Field of Flowers” floral store will be sharing her talents.Everyone is welcome. No registration required. 1:30 p.m. -2:30 p.m. Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. 954-357-8090.

Friends of the Miramar Library Quarterly Book Fair and Bake Sale – All adult books at half-price and lots of yummy baked goods. Also local authors will be here to discuss and sign their books. Bring your frequent buyer card and help support your library. 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. 954-357-8090.

Farmers’ Market at Memorial Hospital Miramar – Celebrate your local farmers, vendors and producers by visiting the Farmers’ Market at Memorial Hospital Miramar. Open every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Memorial Hospital Miramar, located at 1901 SW 172nd Avenue in Miramar.

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Need a Great Book to Read? – Join the Friends of the Miramar Library Book Club. This month’s book-Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay. 1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m. Call library to order a copy of the book. 954-357-8090 X8180. Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. 954-357-8090.

15 Good for Body and Soul – A guided relaxation session followed by Amrit Yoga instruction. This class is offered to the community as a practice in applying the teachings of Yoga to improve health and well-being. Please bring a mat. No charge. 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. 954-357-8090.

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12th iViva Mexico! – ¡Viva México! A Hispanic Heritage Celebration featuring Griselda Castro Mexican Folkloric Show, a piñata for the children and a taste of Mexican foods. All ages welcome! 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. 954-357-8090.

24th-27th Saint David Fall Carnival – Saint David Church kicks off the school year with its semi-annual carnival. Food, rides, entertainment and shopping galore round out the fun. Call the office for discount ticket information. 3900 South University Drive (University Drive just North of Griffin Rd). 954-4758046 or visit online at www.saintdavid. org/

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Internet Pilot Debut – The screening for Act 2 Production’s “The Pole” will be held at Bokamper’s Sports Bar and Grill. The event is free and all are welcome. It will begin at 7:30 p.m. 15500 SW 29 Street in Miramar. For more information, contact Andre Sartin at 954-274-8088 or visit them online at www.act2productions.net

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The Great Pumpkin Patch – Find pumpkins large and small at The Great Pumpkin Patch at the Miramar Farmers’ Market.. Hundreds of pumpkins will be given away and children and pets are invited to come dressed in their costumes for treats throughout the day. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes. 9:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. 1901 SW 172 Ave. in Miramar.

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Halloween at Ansin Sports Complex – Kids are invited to come in costume and go trick-or-treating amongst close to 50 local vendors. Entertainment and other fun. 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at the Ansin Sports Complex, located at 10801 Miramar Boulevard. For more information, call the City’s Special Events Department at 954-602-3319.

Nov. 7 Learn How to Model – The City of Miramar is once again offering G.C.E. Model Development Classes. Students enrolled in these classes will be introduced to the “Fashion Industry Experience” and will learn the art of communication, how to build self-esteem, gain self-confidence, learn effective speech and voice projection, personal imaging, personal development and self- improvement/ life skills. Open to children 6-18 years of age at a cost of $200 per 8 week session. Non-Miramar residents add 20%. There is also a non-refundable registration fee of $45. Classes meet on Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Sunset Lakes Community Center, 2801 SW 186 Ave. To register, call786-488-4299 or visitwww.gcemodeldevelopment.com.

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Halloween Event Moves to New Location By Julie Levin

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will soon be out in full force for Halloween, and parents want to make sure their trick-or-treater is as safe as possible. That’s why the City of Miramar is once again hosting its annual alternative to door-to-door trick or treating with a fun-packed, spooky event on Halloween night.

Thousands of costumed kids and their parents are expected to descend on the Ansin Sports Complex October 31 for the newly renamed “Halloween at Ansin Sports Complex”. The event, which will run from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., had previously been held at the Miramar Town Center but had been rapidly outgrowing the space there due to growing crowds and ongoing construction. The 24-acre sports complex, located at 10801 Miramar Boulevard, should help to provide the needed room for the little costumed characters to roam. As in years past, the event is designed to provide an option for youngsters, and parents, who don’t want to do the more traditional Halloween route of going doorto-door. “Instead of going out and knocking on people’s doors that you don’t know, they can come to a safe environment here and go to table to table and have a blast”,” said Lolita Dunn, the Special Events Coordinator for the City of Miramar. Kids are invited to come in costume and go trick-or-treating amongst close to 50 local vendors. Each vendor will have candy and other treats for the little ones, while also getting a chance to share their business with moms and dads. The setup ensures there is something for everyone.”The kids love the free candy, and the parents go home with information from different businesses,” said Dunn. The yearly event has long been popular not just in Miramar, but surrounding cities as well. Last year an estimated 8,000 people turned out at the Town Center, more than the city was anticipating. “It was far beyond what we predicted,” Dunn said. There will also be inflatable rides for the children, food and beverage for purchase, and live entertainment for a spooky, yet fun evening. Dunn said it is an alternative that provides peace-of-mind for parents. “People just like having a safe place to bring their kids” she said. The event will run from October 31 from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at the Ansin Sports Complex, located at 10801 Miramar Boulevard. For more information, call the City’s Special Events Department at 954-602-3319.

Producers Already Eyeing City’s Proposed Amphitheater By Julie Levin

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City Manager Vernon Hargray. A smaller amphitheater at Shirley Branca Park is expected to hold the City of Miramar’s proposed Amphitheater 2,500 people. at the Regional Park in Miramar is already In late August, the City Commission approved drawing some national attention from the entera $60 million bond to pay for capital improvement tainment industry. According to City officials, projects in Miramar including amphitheaters at executives from Los Angeles-based AEG Live Miramar Regional Park and Shirley Branca Park. and Philadelphia-based Platinum Productions Other projects include new police headquarters, recently toured the proposed site of the Miramar a new park and nearly two dozen additional conCommunity and Cultural Amphitheater, to get a struction projects. glimpse of the City’s future as a sports and enterPlatinum has produced many major entertaintainment destination.“I am impressed with all that ment events nationwide with legendary performMiramar has to offer,” said Platinum Productions ers including Patti La Belle, Chris Rock, Destiny’s President Bill Ingram. “I am currently in discusChild, Phyllis Hyman, Teena Marie, and Jay-Z. AEG sions with the City regarding five special holiday Live, which is comprised of touring, festival, exhibievents that would take place in 2015.” tion, broadcast, merchandise and special event Scheduled to open in 2015, the amphitheater divisions, also has shown interest in the new venue. will be wired with state-of-the-art equipment, The company’s current and recent concert tour roslighting and rigging, hi-tech enough to offer family ter includes artists such as Taylor Swift, The Black performances, children’s series, adult concerts Eyed Peas, Bon Jovi, Usher, Carrie Underwood, and programs. Current City sponsored-events, An artist rendering of the proposed amphitheater Daughtry, Justin Bieber, Leonard Cohen, Wisin & including the Fourth of July Fireworks and the Tree Yandel, Kenny Chesney, Pink and Paul McCartney. Lighting Festival, can also be expanded to include The project is estimated at $4.2 million and when the three arts and sports additional family programming. The Amphitheater will also be available for entertainment hubs are open, the City of Miramar will increase its revenue gencorporate and private events. City leaders say the amphitheater in Regional Park erating opportunities, while offering presenters and promoters such services as could provide a new dimension for the City. facility rental, catering and concessions, box office, event design, production, mer“Adding the 5,000-seat amphitheater at Regional Park to the Ansin Sports chandising and marketing. There will also be a number of event-related sponsorComplex stadium and the 800-seat Miramar Cultural Center |ArtsPark, creates ship opportunities including event naming rights, ticket outlet locations, media and a wide-variety of appealing venues that will interest producers and bring worldrestaurant sponsorships and banner visibility. class live performances and festivals to the City and its residents,” says Assistant

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Film Series Returns to Miramar for Second Year By Julie Levin

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crisis. This month, the focus moves to a mix-tape of home movies, broadcast news clips and heartpopular independent film series has spoken letters in the film Mommy, I’m a Bastard! returned to Miramar. The second-annual Slated for October 10, the film is Max Barbakow’s Southern Circuit 2013-2014 Tour of Independent portrait of the three diverse families linked by his Filmmakers is back for a second run at the adoption. Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark. Featuring six Other films in the series include Out of Print, independent films,the series runs through April 3. which is narrated by multi-award winning film “We had tremendous success with our inaugural and stage star Meryl Streep, Out of Print, which film series and we look forward to our second will be screened November 7, draws the audience season,” said Camasha Cevieux, deputy director into the skewed world of instant electronic comof the Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark. “What munication and its effect on society. makes the Southern Circuit Film Series so engagOn February 6, film-goers will be treated to ing is that filmgoers will be able to participate in a screening of David, written by Joel Fendelman post-film question and answer sessions with the and Patrick Daly, which explores the complex filmmakers.” friendship between two Brooklyn boys of Islamic That post-film interactive component has David Filmmaker Joel Fendelman. The film is one of six independent films to be shown during the second annual and Jewish faiths. Other films in the series include engaged movie-goers and filmmakers through Southern Circuit 2013-2014 Tour of Independent Filmmakers Barzan on March 6, which chronicles just how far 200 films shown in more than 50 communities one man would go to grab onto the American dream. The film series concludes on across the southern United States. The Southern Circuit Tour of Independent April 3 with The Winding Stream, a film by Beth Harrington which spins the tale of Filmmakers is a program of South Arts, a nonprofit regional arts organization the dynasty at the roots of country music: the Carter Family. “This promises to be a founded in 1975 to build on the South’s unique heritage and enhance the public very exhilarating film series and we are thrilled that Miramar Cultural Center is a value of the arts. South Arts’ work responds to the arts environment and cultural local venue for independent films,” added Cevieux. trends with a regional perspective. Southern Circuit screenings are funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Tickets are $5 and the next screening is set for October 10. For a complete schedule and times, visit www. The second annual series kicked off in September with the environmental miramarculturalcenter.org or call 954-602-4500. The Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark is located at eye-opener Fall and Winter, a film that chronicles an epic and spectacular journey 2400 Civic Center Place on Red Road, north of Miramar Parkway, in Miramar. For more information on across the U.S. in search of the causes of our unfolding global environmental South Arts, visit www.southarts.org.

Local Theater Company To Debut Internet Television Series By Julie Levin

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have another opportunity to catch a premiere this month. The locally-based theater Company, Act 2 Productions, will be debuting their new production at a special showing at a Miramar restaurant. Andre Sartin, the company’s Founder and Executive Director, says they expect a packed house for the showing of his internet pilot called “The Pole.” “We wanted to tell stories about eight kids, that relied on one another to get through school while dealing with many of the same conflicts,” said Sartin of Miramar, who wrote and directed the pilot. The debut screening of “The Pole” will be held October 25, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Bokamper’s Sports Bar and Grill, and it is open to the public. Sartin says his series, which will have eight episodes, center around a diverse group of high school kids that pray around a school flag pole, while dealing with different life situations, and each other. Each episode will focus on a different student, dealing with a different set of complex problems. “We decided to tell some stories about high school kids that have the same issues, how they settle conflicts in school, how are they different, and the camaraderie between them,” he said.

South Florida serves as the landscape for this inspirational series, and will feature some of the area’s up and coming writers, actors and cinematographers. Sartin says part of the purpose behind the screening is to find sponsors for the filming of the series’ second episode which will get underway in January,. One of the area’s premier theater companies, Act 2 Productions looks to deliver life changing, creative and spiritual messages through the performing arts. Sartin has written and directed two dozen plays through his career, and also runs a non-profit group called Act 2 Stage Productions. He says telling stories is his passion and he hopes film goers appreciate his latest effort which concentrates on important life lessons for our children. “Kids intrigue me, as far as how they handle themselves and are equipped for life,” he said. The screening for “The Pole” will be held October 25 at Bokamper’s Sports Bar and Grill, located at 15500 SW 29 Street in Miramar. The event is free and all are welcome. It will begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Andre Sartin at 954-274-8088, email him at drama1963@hotmail.com or visit them online at www.act2productions.net

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Parents Learn How to Keep Children Safe From the Start By Julie Levin

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and toddler can be daunting. That’s why a team of City, health care and community groups came together recently to help parents keep their children as safe as possible. They armed them with information at an event called “Safe from the Start,” which was held at the Miramar Civic Center, located at 6920 SW 35th Street. Close to 100 parents took advantage of the program. “Our children represent a significant and vulnerable portion of our community. We must arm parents with information that will ensure their children’s well-being thus safeguarding the next generation of Miramar residents,” said Miramar Vice Mayor Alexandra Davis.

LIVE The Miramar Social Services Department, Community Access Center and Memorial Healthcare System sponsored the free event, which included information on CPR, poison prevention, drowning prevention, car seat safety, dental hygiene during pregnancy, a boot camp for dads, as well as resource information from community agencies. Parents and families came out to listen to experts in the field during workshops, held in English, Spanish and Creole. “With Florida being a transient state, with so many at-risk populations, we really need to educate. You can’t tell people enough never to leave their child in a car alone, to lock-up cabinets and put things out of reach and put the baby to sleep on his or her back, “ said Madeline Wares, a Team Leader for Healthy Start, a grant-funded program at Memorial Healthcare System. There was also a separate break-out session just for the fathers in attendance. The mission was to provide them the tools to cope with things like a crying baby, stress, what it means to be a father and safe sleep. In particular, organizers advocated against letting the baby sleep in bed with the parents. “We really advocate against co-sleeping. We try to provide alternatives and different ways around this,” said workshop facilitator Jean-Robert Menard, with the Broward Regional Health Planning Council-Health Families Broward. The program, which was the second of three workshops, was targeted to families expecting babies or with children under two years of age. Miramar FireRescue had a fire engine available for photo and tours for the children. Other highlights for the event included gifts/raffle prizes, safety information and free food.

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Mind Your Manners! New Class Teaches Etiquette Skills By Julie Levin

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The new Etiquette Essentials program is being offered for the first time this month at the Sunset Lakes Community Center. It is a weekly etiquette classes for children and teens ages 7–17, led by Larkins, the founder and director of the Broward Etiquette Academy. “We are looking to instill these techniques and skill sets at an early age because the more polished you are, it comes off as very natural and you come off as more confident,” said Larkins, a Miramar resident. The four-week program will cover a range of manners-related skills: proper introductions, handshakes, first impressions, dining etiquette, telephone etiquette, social skills, and more. The course will incorporate games, songs, videos and interactive role-play activities to keep the kids engaged and learning. As a sort of final exam, the youngsters will get a chance to demonstrate some of their etiquette skills during a three-course meal. Larkin says while they may be young now, many studies show career success goes hand-in-hand with good social skills. “Children need to learn proper manners and social skills now more than ever. With competition for colleges and jobs becoming even more of a challenge, those young people with polished, well-developed social skills, will stand out in the crowd and have an advantage on their peers,” she said. Class size is kept small, to make sure each child gets personalized attention. Upon completion, students can continue to build on their skills by enrolling in the Cotillion Program which pairs lessons in social graces with ballroom dancing. The four-week session begins October 7, with the children’s program for ages 7-12 beginning at 4 p.m. and the teen program for ages 13-17 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The program costs $135 for Miramar residents and $162 for non-residents. New sessions will begin November 18 and January 6. The Sunset Lakes Community Center is located at 2801 SW 186th Avenue. For more information, visit them at www.browardetiquette.com or call 954-543-0808.

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they started playing together, Miramar’s newest travel baseball squad is making itself known in the national spotlight. This month, the Miramar Sluggers 10 U team will compete in the Triple Crown Fall Nationals in St. Augustine, a well-known tournament that draws teams from across the country. “It’s a really competitive tournament, and we are excited to be going,” said Jesus Posada of Miramar, the Head Coach of the Miramar Sluggers. Created only 10 months ago, the Miramar Sluggers plays in the competitive Florida Premier League and has already claimed four championships including the July 4th Independence Day Baseball Championship, 2013 Team Draft Pick Spring Classic Tournament, 2013 Cinco De Mayo Madness Tournament and 2013 WBF Travel Ball. Posado likes their chances in the Fall Nationals, because he says his squad is already playing at a national level.”We have grown by leaps and bounds from where we were, to where we are now. They may only be ten, but they play at a high-caliber of baseball,” he said. Posada says he attributes the team’s early success not only to the talents of the players, but the dedication of their parents and families as well. Practices are held up to five times a week, so the young sluggers must make the commitment to train,

as well as maintain good grades in school. The team brings in a hitting instructor to each practice, as well as trainers. “We run this similar to a professional team. That’s why there has to be so much dedication between the parents and kids,” said Posada, who also credited the support of Crossfit Siege Fitness in Miramar, which sponsors the team. The trip to nationals is something Posada knows well, having played there as a teen years ago. He says this visit will be even more special because he is taking his own squad, which has performed beyond expectation. “This is the first time I’ve taken my own team that has had such success,” he said. There are more tournaments planned. In the summer of 2014, the Miramar Sluggers are hoping to go to Elite 32, the biggest championship tournament for travel baseball. For more information about the Miramar Sluggers, visit their website at http://www. leaguelineup.com/welcome. asp?url=miramarsluggers. You can also contact them at 786-303-0927.

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Miramar Teen Makes Debut at U.S. Open By Julie Levin

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Miramar tennis sensation Sachia Vickery. The 18-year old right-hander took to the courts recently in her first-ever Grand Slam main draw match. Vickery made her debut at the U.S. Open in New York after earning a wild card as the reigning USTA Girls 18s national champion. She made it to the second round, losing 7-5, 6-3 to Julia Glushko. Her first round win put her in rare company at the U.S. Open. By beating Mirjana Lucic-Baroni, a former Wimbledon semifinalist 6-4, 6-4 in that round, Vickery became just the third USTA Girls’ 18s winner to advance to the second round since 1999. The win moved Vickery into the top 200 rankings for the first time in her career, and also made her eligible for the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon. Vickery, who is currently ranked No. 187 in the World’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings and had been ranked as high as No. 6 in the International Tennis Association (ITF) World Junior Rankings, aspires to become #1 in the world.”She wants to win the Grand Slam,” said mother Paul Liverpool. Earlier in the month, Vickery was honored with a City proclamation at the Miramar Youth Enrichment Center. Vice Mayor Alexandra Davis presented the tennis star with the proclamation

declaring August 14, 2013 as “Sachia Vickery Day.” At the time, Vickery had just defeated No. 2 Allie Kiick, 4-6, 6-2, 6-0, to win the girls’ 18s title in San Diego and earned her main-draw US Open spot. She then teamed with Kiick to win the girls’ 18s doubles title, defeating top seeds and 2012 US Open girls’ doubles champions Taylor Townsend and Gabby Andrews, earning them a spot in the US Open women’s doubles main draw as well. “Sachia’s accomplishments are reflective of the great athleticism contained in our City. Just as Geno Smith has made his mark in football, I see Sachia doing the same in the world of tennis,” said Davis. Sachia Vickery’s love of tennis dates back at least 13 years, when her grandmother gave her a paddle and a little rubber ball. The 5-year old started hitting the ball against the house, over and over again--and wouldn’t stop until she eventually broke a bedroom window . “I knew then I had to find her somewhere else to play,” said Liverpool. From that moment on, Vickery has since become a steadily rising talent on the American tennis scene. Backed by a tremendous athleticism and determination, Vickery turned pro when she was just 14 years old.

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FDOT has realized that both these corridors have become the vital north-south transportation arteries for thousands of Miramar residents and businesses by providing connectivity to major business centers and entertainment destinations throughout the region. The existing annual daily traffic on both corridors ranges from 111,000 to 220,000 vehicles per day and is expected to grow to 176,000 to 304,000 vehicles per day by the year 2040. FDOT, in collaboration with several other transportation agencies, has developed a phased implementation of corridor improvements. The overall limits extend along I-75 from I-595 to SR 826 in Miami Dade County. The initial construction will include the median express lanes with a reversible connection to I-595 and direct connections to Florida’s Turnpike. Additional intermediate access points to and from the express lanes will be provided for those locations that are currently under evaluation. Presently, the initial construction projects will provide one to two express lanes in each direction within the existing I-75 median. The express lanes will be separated by a concrete barrier and will include shoulders adjacent to the travel lanes. A reversible ramp bridge at I-595 will connect the I-595 express reversible lanes currently under construction into the median express lanes of I-75. This new flyover ramp will provide a direct express lanes connection between northbound I-75 and eastbound I-595 during the morning rush hour. The traffic flow will then be reversed during the afternoon rush hour to connect the westbound to I-595 and southbound to I-75 express lanes. Northbound to I-75 express lanes would exit south of I-595 in the afternoon peak hour. Between I-595 and Florida’s Turnpike, access to and from the managed lanes will be provided from the general existing purpose lanes through parallel median slip ramps. Electronic message signs will also be placed in advance of the entrance to the express lanes to display the current toll base on time of day as well as real time traffic information. We hope that you go to www.75-express.com to learn more about the great work that FDOT is doing to address today’s and tomorrow’s traffic congestion. Warmest regards, Lori C. Moseley Mayor

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Legally Speaking

Don’t Try a Do-It-Yourself Foreclosure Defense By Omar J. Arcia, Esq. · Foreclosure Defense and Consumer Bankruptcy Protection Attorney

e have counseled hundreds of clients through the years ,

and the most significant mistake that homeowners make when faced with a foreclosure case is to wait until the last minute to contact a knowledgeable and experienced attorney. Many homeowners think that just like fixing a leaky faucet at home, they can easily defend themselves in a foreclosure proceeding and save their home. Here are several important reasons why you should not try a do-it-yourself foreclosure defense. Florida’s new speedy foreclosure law (House Bill 87) makes it far easier for lenders to get families out of their homes. Under the new Florida law, the burden has now been placed on homeowners to prove that the bank does not have the right to foreclose, instead of the bank being required to prove that they are entitled to a foreclosure. Homeowners will have about 20 days to organize their evidence and present that proof to the court, whereas before they had months or years to develop their case against the lender. Some of the legal defenses to a foreclosure are highly technical, constantly changing, and require specialized knowledge. Homeowners are not equipped to tackle the challenges presented by Florida’s speedy foreclosure law without the guidance of an attorney. Florida leads the nation not only in completed foreclosures from April 2012 to March 2013 (according to CoreLogic), but also has the largest backlog of foreclosure cases. The district courts are doing everything in their power to “flush” foreclosure cases out of the court system as quickly as possible. The “rocket docket” system, implemented in many jurisdictions to dispose of hundreds of foreclosure cases daily, is just one means of accomplishing this goal. Courts are also randomly setting cases for trial that are simply not legally ready for trial, or not “at issue.” Unsuspecting homeowners that are unprepared to defend their case, or that fail to seek a timely continuance of trial, find themselves forced to accept a final judgment of foreclosure, with an auction sale date 30-60 days later. Preparation is the most important step you can take right now. Your timeframe to save your home has been SHORTENED by our legislature. Organize all your closing documents, every bank statement, every payment, every communication you’ve had with the bank, and contact experienced attorneys like those at The Arcia Law Firm. This way you will be able to know what lies ahead, so you can work with your attorney and ensure that you are defended quickly and properly. The Arcia Law Firm is privileged to successfully represent many homeowners in our community with mortgage fraud, foreclosure defense and bankruptcy cases. 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, don’t try a do-it-yourself foreclosure defense Detailed explanations of different options available to homeowners are also discussed in a new DVD developed by the Arcia Law Firm entitled “Fight For Your Home.” If you mention that you heard about the DVD through this magazine, you will receive a complimentary copy during your free consultation to discuss your case in detail with a member of our highly experienced and determined legal team. Contact the Arcia Law Firm today at 954-437-9066 to schedule a free consultation, or visit www.fight4yourhome.com to schedule your appointment online.

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