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16 Bring The Entire Family to the Parkland Family Fun Fest Carnival 20 Join Your Community For Delicious Cuisine At Bites-N-Sips 22 City of Coral Springs hosts its 30th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

26 Climb Aboard the New 75 Express Bus

FEATURE STORY 18 A Treasure Trove Awaits Right Around the Corner Hurry To La Lu Thrift Boutique

CAN DO KIDS 24 Local Teens’ Charity, 3 Heart Strings Closes in on $300,000 in Charitable Donations

LEGALLY SPEAKING 30 Planning Your Estate Without a Will

CORAL SPRINGS COCONUT CREEK REGIONAL CHAMBER NEWS 32 January Events

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34 MSD Eagles Historic Season Comes to an End As Seniors Turn to College Selection

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR: PARKLAND 40 Parkland Update

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR: MARGATE 42 Margate Update

MESSAGE FROM THE CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS COMMISION 44 Coral Springs Update

MESSAGE FROM THE: MARGATE CHAMBER 45 Margate Update

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Take Stock in What is Important this New Year

BY CHRISTY & TERRY JAILLET

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n 1961 President John F. Kennedy delivered a speech before the Canadian Parliament in which he uttered the famous line, “What unites us is greater than what divides us!” With today’s political rhetoric and constant conflict on social media, perhaps those words have never rang truer. No matter what side of the spectrum you fall, we can all take great pride in knowing that together we can overcome anything – just think back to the dark days following 9-11.

The New Year is a time for us to take stock in our place in the world and recognize that we truly are in this together. People are more reliant on one another today than at any time in history. The food we eat comes from all over the world.

And, while we are globally connected through the internet, your iPhone or laptop was designed in California and assembled in China with a microprocessor fabricated in Korea made from materials mined in Australia and Africa.

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Our ability to live, cooperate and work together, even with those we don’t agree with, has made our lives inarguably better. We think this willingness to focus on common goals is what has made America so successful over the past 200 years. So, as we enter into 2020 and the upcoming Presidential Election, let’s remember President Kennedy’s words, seeking the good in people and looking for the common ground that unites us all as Americans.

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3rd Bites-N-Sips – Bites-N-Sips is back on January 3rd from 6 pm to 10 pm at Coral Springs City Hall, 9500 W Sample Road.

This fun, food-based event will feature some of the best cuisine in South Florida, along with live entertainment.

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and created. This is the first Health & Wellness Fair of the season, start the New Year off right! For more details, call 954-757-4105.

Parkland Family Fun Fest Carnival at Pine Trails Park. Join the fun with carnival games, rides, music, and food. Admission and parking are free. Purchase a wristband in advance or on site for all day unlimited, or single rides. The Carnival will be held on January 10th from 5 pm to 10 Adult Coloring Book Art – Decompress pm and January 11th from Noon to 6 and let your mind wander while pm at Pine Trails Park, 10555 Trails enjoying this latest creative trend: End Parkland, FL 33076. For more coloring books for adults. Adult Coloring information, call 954-757-4105.

Book Art will be held from 10:30 am to Noon at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive Parkland, FL 33067. To register, visit www.cityofparkland.org/ library or call (954) 757-4207.

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4th Sunset Yoga at the ArtWalk – The City of Coral Springs CRA is offering Sunset Yoga classes every Saturday from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Downtown ArtWalk, 9405 NW 31st Court Coral Springs, Florida 33065. For more details, visit www.coralsprings.org.

Oprah’s 2020 Vision – Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus Tour, a day-long event will kick off Saturday, January 4th at 9 am at BB&T Center, Sunrise. Joined by high profile guests, including Lady Gaga and Julianne Hough, Oprah will help motivate audiences across the country to make 2020 the year of renewal and celebrate all we are meant to be. For more details, visit www.thebbtcenter.com.

11th 8th The Walk On Wednesday Free Concert Series Is Back! – The Walk on Wednesday free live music series at The Walk on University Drive is back in 2020 with live music entertainment every Wednesday night starting January 8 through April 29, from 6 pm to 9 pm. Don’t miss out on a series of entertaining Wednesday nights at The Walk! Music is located at the large fountain at 2716 N. University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065. Guests may bring folding lawn chairs. All events are weather permitting. Events are subject to change or cancellation without notice. For information, call our Event Hotline at 954-340-6070. Find us on social media at: www.facebook. com/TheWalkCoralSprings, www. instagram.com/thewalkcs, www.twitter. com/thewalkcs.

Movie in the Park: Wonder Park –Watch a hit movie on the big outdoor screen! The City of Coral Springs free Movie in the Park will feature the movie, Wonder Park, from 7:30 pm to 9 pm at Betti Stradling Park, 10301 Wiles Road Coral Springs, Florida 33076. For more information, call 954-345-2200.

5th Parkland Farmers’ Market Health & Wellness Fair – The City of Parkland Farmers’ Market continues on January 5th from 9 am to 1 pm at the Equestrian Center at Temple Park located at 8350 Ranch Road, Parkland Florida, 33067.

Customers will be able to browse through over 100 vendors and find items that are locally sourced, grown,

Chris Macdonald’s Memories of Elvis – Chris MacDonald will pay tribute to the incredible story of the King of Rock-n-Roll in a truly dynamic performance complete with costumes, dancers, and a high-energy concert band. Chris Macdonald’s Memories of Elvis will take place from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the Coral Springs Center of the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive Coral Springs, Florida 33065. For more information and tickets, visit www. thecentercs.com.

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Season is at a new location and has new vendors too. The Farmers’ Market will be held from 9:30 am to 2 pm at the lot across City Hall, 9551 West Sample Road Coral Springs, Florida 33065. The market features more than 30 vendors selling fresh herbs, baked goods, pastas, as well as olive oil, fresh mozzarella, jams, honey and more. For more details, visit www.coralsprings.org.

15th Beyond The Book – The Coral Springs Museum of Art with the Northwest Regional Library introduces a new book program. Beyond the Book is a new and exciting book club that explores the love of literature and art. Every third Wednesday of the month, come to the Coral Springs Museum of Art to discuss a new book and enjoy a tour of the galleries. The event will be held from 2 pm to 3 pm at Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855A Coral Springs Drive. They will discuss the book: “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt; Artist: Wilma Siegel. For more details, visit coralspringsmuseum.org.

16th MLK Award Reception: Student Art & Literary Exhibits – The 30th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration will host the MLK Award Reception: Student Art & Literary Exhibits. The event will take place from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Coral Springs Center of the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive Coral Springs, Florida 33065. For more details, visit www.coralsprings.org.

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17th MLK Celebration: Motown Magic – Take a night down memory lane and enjoy the greatest soul hits with Motown Magic! The MLK Celebration: Motown Magic will be held from 7 pm to 10 pm at Coral Springs Center of the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive Coral Springs, Florida 33065.

20th MLK Leadership/Diversity Day – The MLK Committee hosts a Diversity & Leadership Day for high school and middle school students. The event, which will be held at the Northwest Regional Library, 3151 N. University Drive Coral Springs, begins at 8:30 am and ends at 1 pm. This is a “Day On, Not a Day Off” and offers students to learn what Dr. King stood for by participating in interactive activities and listening to a motivational speaker. For more details, visit www.coralsprings.org.

22nd 18th Mayors’ Chess Challenge – Join your Coral Springs Mayor Scott Brook at the Mayors’ Chess Challenge from 10 am to Noon at 10000 Ben Geiger Drive/ NW 29th Street Coral Springs, Florida 33065. For more information, contact Tabrea Zigler at 954-345-2119.

Chess Club – Come to the Parkland Library for a friendly game of chess. Parkland Library Chess Club is for children ages 8 and up. The Club meets from 4:15 pm to 5 pm at Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive, Parkland. To register, visit www. cityofparkland.org/library or call (954) 757-4207.

25th Shred-a-thon – The City of Coral Springs Next Shred-a-thon Event will be held from 9 am to 11 am at Coral Springs Sportsplex, 2575 Sportsplex Drive. Avoid becoming a victim and bring any personal documents to the City’s next Shred-a-thon, where they will be shredded for free on site. For more information, call 954-344-1833.

27th Fandango! – Friends of Music, Inc. will host Fandango!, a toetapping, spicy mix of Latin, Spanish, Sephardic, Balkan, and Classical sounds performed by multi-award winning and globe trotting virtuosi who hail from Spain, the USA, the former Yugoslavia and the UK. The event will take place at 7:30 pm at Coral Springs Charter School, 3205 N. University Drive, Coral Springs FL 33065. For more details, visit www. friendsofmusicflorida.org or call 954-752-5620.

Bolton. From When a Man Loves a Woman to How Am I Supposed to Live Without You and more, Michael Bolton’s time, love and tenderness has created the soundtrack of our lives.

Reserve your tickets for an evening of timeless hits and a musical journey through pop, rock, soul, standards and classical. The concert will be held at 8 pm at the Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, 5550 NW 40th St, Coconut Creek. For more details, visit www.seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com.

CSMoA Artist Reception – Join the Coral Springs Museum of Art in celebrating the opening of a new exhibit showcasing the work of local AP art students. Mingle, meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments in the Museum’s exquisite galleries. The event will take place from 6 pm to 8 pm at Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For more details, visit www.coralspringsmuseum.org.

23rd Jurassic World Live Tour – Jurassic World comes to life for the first time in a touring arena show! The show will be held from January 23rd through January 26th at BB&T Center, Sunrise. Show times vary. Experience some of Jurassic World’s most iconic dinosaurs including Blue the Raptor, Triceratops, Pteranodons and the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex! For tickets, visit www.thebbtcenter.com.

AARP Smart Driver Course –The AARP Smart Driver Course class is open to all adults. Participants who successfully complete the course will be provided with a certificate for their auto insurance agency. The class will be held from 9 am to 3 pm at the Coral Springs Police Department Community Room, located at the City of Coral Springs Public Safety Building, 14 JANUARY 2020 | OUR CITY | OURCITYMEDIA.COM

Arts, Books and Culture Discussion Group – Similar to a current events group, but focused on entertainment and culture, this lively discussion will cover topics like: What’s on the bestseller list? What’s big at the box office? The group meets from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive Parkland, FL 33067. To register, visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954) 757-4207.

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tep right up! Come one, come all, to the annual Parkland Family Fun Fest Carnival.

Bring the whole family to a fun-filled event at this year’s annual Parkland Family Fun Fest Carnival. The event will be held at Pine Trails Park, located at 10555 Trails End, Parkland.

Join the fun with carnival games, rides, music, and your favorite carnival eats. The Carnival will be held on Friday, January 10th from 5 pm to 10 pm, Saturday, January 11th from Noon to 11 pm, and Sunday, January 12th from Noon to 6 pm.

Residents and visitors can look forward to traditional carnival games, treats like cotton candy, funnel cakes, and lemonade, and more than 13 mechanical rides. That backdrop is host to local performances on the Amphitheatre stage Friday night and live music on-stage all night Saturday.

“The City of Parkland Family Fun Fest has taken

place for more than five years,” said Todd DeAngelis, Director of Communications for the City of Parkland, adding, “The goal of the Family Fun Fest Carnival is to provide Parkland residents with a full weekend of family-friendly activities and provide opportunities for friends to gather.”

The Parkland Family Fun Fest Carnival is a great event for the entire community.

“This event brings together people throughout our community, including long-time residents, new residents, those with children, and even those whose children have long since graduated high school and moved on to college. It’s a big event, it lasts the entire weekend, it’s right in everyone’s backyard, there’s good food, and it provides a fun experience to enjoy with friends,” said DeAngelis.

The Parkland Family Fun Fest Carnival continues to grow each year, offering more rides, food, live entertainment and fun for everyone in the City of Parkland.

What started with City staff hearing the resi-

dents say they wanted a carnival so they didn’t have to travel so far to other Cities, has blossomed into one of our most popular events year after year,” said DeAngelis, adding, “It continues to grow and continues to be a place for residents to gather. The young kids love the rides and games, the older kids like to meet their friends there, the parents bump into one another and catch up, and everyone loves the food.”

They will sell unlimited ride wristbands in advance at the P-REC at Pine Trails Park as well as on-site at the event. Advanced sale ticket for one day of unlimited rides is $25. On- site ticket for one day of unlimited rides is $30. Advanced sale ticket “Mega Band” for three days of unlimited rides is $60. Single tickets can be purchased on-site for $1 each or 12 tickets for $10. Each ride takes 3 to 5 tickets. Food, games, rides, and wristbands are cash only and there is an ATM on site.

For more information on the Family Fun Fest Carnival, visit https://www.cityofparkland.org/ or call 954-757-4105.

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any have heard of thrift shops and visualized or thought of them in a negative way. Some shops out there may be precisely what the preconceived notion is, but one shop that is most definitely not is La Lu Thrift Boutique.

La Lu Thrift Boutique is exactly that – a thrift store with a boutique feel. The well-organized store features an array of new and pre-owned furniture items, art, estate pieces, gold, silver, fashion jewelry, home décor, and even clothing and shoes.

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Hundreds of new treasures arrive daily and different specials are posted regularly. As a result, customers stop in daily or weekly to see what new items have arrived.

Another surprise finding at La Lu Thrift Boutique is the best selection of brand new, name brand mattresses at low prices including memory foam and innerspring. They import directly from manufacturers they know and trust to ensure quality. They then pass on their incredible savings directly to their customers.

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rom an ice cream to a vegan food for the City of Coral Springs to accomtruck and a diverse variety of cui- plish that goal,” said Lynne Martzall, sine to choose from, Bites-N-Sips Public Information Officer for the City has something for every palate. of Coral Springs.

Bites-N-Sips is back in January and Besides the many food truck options, has more to offer! The New Year will the community event offers live music. kick off with the Bites-N-Sips event on “Each event we add new culinary Friday, January 3rd from 6 pm to 10 pm. delights and increase the amount The event will be held at Coral Springs of food trucks in order to meet the City Hall, located at 9500 W Sample demands of the number of residents Road Coral Springs, Florida 33065. who attend. While the food and cockThis fun, food-based event will featails are outstanding, it is the entertainture some of the best cuisine in South ment that many of our residents come Florida, along with live entertainout to see. Attendees bring blankets and ment. This event is held in partnership chairs to enjoy the bands we feature. with the Coral Springs Community There is dancing, dining and commuRedevelopment Agency (CRA). nity cohesion at each Bites-NKnown as a family Sips event,” said Martzall. friendly event, BitesOn January 3rd, N-Sips offers somethey are excited thing for all ages to welcome 20 and especially for Ride, a Zac foodies, includBrown Tribute ing a diverse Band, serving variety of food up American trucks, drinks country and and refreshfan favorites. ments, and live Their harmomusic. You’ll also nies and tight see many furry musicianship make friends, as the event is 20 Ride perfect for very dog friendly! outdoor festivals, like Since 2018, the BitesBites-N-Sips.

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City of Coral Springs hosts its 30th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

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or 30 years, the City of Coral Springs has been celebrating the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the local community.

This year, the City will continue the tradition of hosting events in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The 30th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration will host the MLK Award Reception: Student Art & Literary Exhibits. The event will take place on Thursday, January 16th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Coral Springs Center of the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive Coral Springs, Florida 33065.

Take a night down memory lane and enjoy the greatest soul hits with Motown Magic! The MLK Celebration: Motown Magic will be held on Friday, January 17th from 7 pm to 10 pm at Coral Springs Center of the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive Coral Springs, Florida 33065.

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The MLK Committee hosts a Diversity &

Leadership Day for high school and middle school students. The MLK Leadership/Diversity Day, which will be held on Monday, January 20th at the Northwest Regional Library, 3151 N. University Drive Coral Springs, begins at 8:30 am and ends at 1 pm. This is a “Day On, Not a Day Off” and offers students to learn what Dr. King stood for by participating in interactive activities and listening to a motivational speaker. Pre-registration is required through the schools. For more details, call 954-344-1005.

“This will be our 30th Anniversary Celebration. In 1990, the City of Coral Springs started honoring the legacy of this great American leader and role model, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,” said Lydia Cutz, Community Relations Coordinator for the City of Coral Springs. “For the past 30 years, the MLK Committee, with the support of the City, has dedicated itself to living and perpetuating the dreams of Dr. King.”

The City of Coral Springs hopes the community will come to one or more of the events.

“The City feels that the values and teachings of Dr. King apply and appeal to every segment of our

population– businesses, students, teachers, families and seniors. It is our way of inspiring everyone to follow his teachings so that we can build a harmonious community,” said Cutz.

In the spirit of giving, the MLK Committee also sponsors a Scholarship Program for high school seniors attending college or a higher institution of learning. The Scholarship is intended to assist financially-needy students only. The Committee raises funds all year long to fund this Program.

The MLK Jr. events will educate the local youth on his teachings.

“Many of our students are not familiar with the history and struggles of the Civil Rights movement and the sacrifices Dr. King and other black leaders made to gain freedom and equal rights for all. It is important that they be reminded of these events so that they appreciate the liberties they enjoy in their young lives,” added Cutz.

For more details on the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, visit www.coralsprings.org.

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Rothenberg were determined to make this world a Orders have come from as far as England, Brazil, better place. They created a website, ordered beads, custom fabrics, and business cards and started selling and Sweden. In addition to their online shop, the girls attend events like walks, marathons, luncheons, and customized bracelets with the intention of donating shopping boutiques. the profits to charity.

The girls are working to grow the charity in order to enable them to touch even more lives, recently launching a West Coast Chapter in Los Angeles. They also created a #giftofkindnesschallenge on social media and developed a gift that includes their bracelets, teddy bear and a “Be Kind” sticker.

Two of the founders now attend College. Hanna is a Freshman at the University of Florida and Stacey attends The University of Colorado. The original team of three has grown. It now includes high school students, Gabby Fisher and Zoe Weissman.

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The 75 Express Bus is funded by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and operated by Broward County Transit. It builds upon the success of the 95 Express Bus and 595 Express Bus services, which continually receive rave reviews.

Riders who use those bus services rate them satisfactory or above satisfactory.

“Express buses have proven to be very successful in South Florida which says a lot about the type of service they provide because typically we are looked at as a location where people love their cars,” states South Florida Commuter Services Director Jeremy Mullings.

Fast, Comfortable, Convenient The Express Buses are used primarily by riders who own their own cars, but welcome the convenience, comfort and cost savings of commuting in the coach-style buses. One-way fares on the 75 Express Bus are available for as little as $1.30 and monthly passes cost less than $100. The 75 Express Bus will offer free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned comfort, comfortable seating and will travel in the express lanes for faster more reliable travel times. Service will be provided every 30 minutes during the peak morning and afternoon commute times.

Commuters can take comfort in knowing that life’s little emergencies are not an issue

thanks to FDOT’s Guaranteed Ride Home program. This government-funded program will cover the cost of Lyft or taxi rides home if the Express Bus is unavailable and you need to leave work early for an emergency or have to stay late for unscheduled overtime.

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Morning service begins as early as 5:40 am with continual buses running until 9:40 am. The afternoon commute begins at 3:45 pm, with the last bus leaving the Miami Airport Station at 7:20 pm and scheduled to arrive at the BB&T Center by 8:24 pm.

Broward County Transit Senior Planner Tara Crawford says, “The 75 Express Bus gives you a comfortable, stress-free and easy connection to the Miami International Airport via

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Transfers via Miami Dade Transit buses and Metro Rail trains make it easy to get around the Miami metro area.

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In Florida, the law makes it simple to transfer Real Estate from a decedent to a beneficiary without a Will. Therefore, if you own a home or any other type of Real Estate, it makes sense to have a Lady Bird Deed drafted. A Lady Bird Deed reserves for the Grantor an enhanced life estate, or a right to own the property during the Grantor’s lifetime, and upon her death, the interest in the property will transfer to the named remaindermen. As opposed to an ordinary life estate, an enhanced “Lady Bird” life estate reserves all of the rights of ownership to the life tenant (usually the Grantor). Some of these rights include the right to sell, encumber or gift the property. Relatively inexpensive, and straightforward for the property owner, a Lady Bird Deed allows the owner to devise real estate without drafting a Will. An Estate Planning attorney can assist in the drafting and recording of the Lady Bird Deed to ensure that it is done properly.

Another class of assets that be passed along without a Will are financial assets, including, but not limited to bank accounts, retirement accounts, brokerage accounts, and life insurance policies. These assets often have “payable on death” or beneficiary designations. If the account owner names a beneficiary to the account, said designation will be given effect once the owner’s death certificate is provided to the banking institution. There may be additional forms to complete, but the process will be much more streamlined and less costly than probating a Will.

In order to designate a beneficiary to your accounts, you will have to contact each banking institution and inform them in writing of your wishes. Most institutions will have their own forms for you to fill in. Just as you would review a Will from time to time, is wise to check account beneficiary designations periodically to ensure they are still in line with your wishes.

Since many Florida residents only own assets in the class of real estate or financial accounts, and often times both, it would save the Testator and his or her beneficiaries a lot of time and money to meet with an Estate Planning attorney to discuss the options mentioned in this article. Many times, a Will is not necessary, but avoiding planning altogether can cause your intended beneficiaries to be disinherited in favor of distant relatives or the state.

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Members: $5 Non-Members: $10 Ribbon Cutting – Scott J Brook, PA Date: Thursday, January 9th 2020 Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm Location: La Fontana, 2890 N University Dr This event is open to all members and the public Wake up Breakfast sponsored by City of Coral Springs Guest Speaker: Coral Springs City Manager Frank Babinec Date: Tuesday, January 14th 2020 Time: 7:30am – 9:00am Location: Carolina Club, 3011 N. Rock Island Rd. Members: $20 Non-Members: $30 Check out the Chamber New Member Orientation Date: Wednesday, January 15th, 2020 Time: 12:00pm– 1:30pm Location: Coral Springs City Hall – 9500 West Sample Road – Everglades Room Complimentary for new and prospective Chamber members

Chamber For Good Business Breakfast Guest Speaker: Aimee Tarte, Social Studies Marketing Class Date: Thursday, January 16th 2020 Time: 8:30am – 10:00am Location: Hampton Inn & Suites, 5740 North State Road 7 Coconut Creek, FL 33073 Complimentary for non-profits and Chamber member businesses who support non-profits NEXTgen Net @ Nite at Date: Wednesday, January 22nd 2020 Time: 5:30pm -7:30pm Location: TBD – check Chamber website for updates Members: $25 Non-Members: $35 Trustee Luncheon Guest Speaker: Marty Kiar, Broward County Property Appraiser Date: Thursday, January 23rd 2020 Time: 11:30am – 1:15pm This event is exclusive to Trustee members of the Chamber

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he Marjory Stoneman Douglas football team was recognized by the City of Coral Springs after finishing one of the best seasons in the school’s history. The team finished the year with an 8-2 record, winning its first district title in 18 years.

First-year coach, Quentin Short took the reins of the program last spring and was sure what he had. The long-time Douglas assistant knew the returning players’ strengths and weakness and where the team needed help.

“They work so hard and have been through so much,” commented Short, “I’m so excited for the school, the community, and everyone.”

The team was led by returning starters Brian Smith at running back, wide receiver/free safety Christian Higgins ,offensive guard Gage Gaynor and two-way tight end and defensive end Ryan Belk. The seniors were leaders in the classroom as well as on the football field. Belk will attend and play football at Yale next year, while Smith and Higgins are weighing offers from multiple schools including Nicholas College. Gaynor has not

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The Eagles surprise success this year was helped by a number of upper classman transfer students.

Three transfer offensive lineman helped make the team’s unit one of the best in the state. These players include juniors Justin Jaillet and Mike McLaughlin and senior Bryce Gott. Perhaps the most impactful transfer student, however, was quarterback Matthew O’Dowd. The junior made a huge impact on the team as soon as he set foot on campus.

Despite ending with a disappointing loss, the season was a fun one. The season started with an exciting win at Orlando’s Colonial High School. In a back-and-forth game, the Eagles pulled the victory behind strong offensive line play and Brian Smith’s 230 yards on the ground.

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The team then rattled off five more consecutive wins before ending the season on a down turn with a meaningless regular season loss to Plantation and the playoff loss to Miami. This is the first time Douglas has won their District in over a decade and its first playoff appearance in as long a time. After losing a number of key seniors, Short will have his work cut out for him next season. We will be rooting for him!

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR: PARKLAND

Parkland Update MAYOR CHRISTINE HUNSCHOFSKY appy New Year! I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday season and a great start to 2020! With a new decade and a new year, our city continues to work on improving community outreach and communication.

Thank you to all who participated in our Parks and Recreation Master Plan focus groups and surveys. Your input is necessary, helpful and valued. We expect to have a final report on the community feedback regarding the Parks and Recreation Master plan early in the New Year.

While we work on the master plan, we have not waited to make certain key decisions. At the end of 2019, an idea brought up at our 2018 strategic planning session, finally came to fruition. The city purchased the 24.4 acres on the northwest corner of Hillsboro Boulevard and Nob Hill Road from Beasley Media Group. This land borders 11 acres of city-owned park land just east of the property. The purchase serves two purposes. First, Lennar had expressed interest in purchasing the property and now, under city ownership, it will not be developed for housing. Also between the 24.4 acres purchased and the adjacent 11 acres of city-owned park land, we will have open green space and opportunities for additional city facilities should they be needed. We will keep you updated regarding the progress.

Speaking of progress - starting this year our commission meetings will be live-streamed on the City of Parkland website so that anyone can watch the meetings live or view the archived meeting video at their convenience. Our next City Commission meeting is on Wednesday, January 8 at 7pm.

You can view all meeting agendas and backup material at www. cityofparkland. org/cc. Also, I will be holding office hours on Thursday, January 9 from 4pm-6pm at Parkland City Hall. There is no appointment necessary. If you are unable to make it to my office hours, please feel free to contact me via email at chunschofsky@cityofparkland.org with any questions or concerns you may have.

We have lots of community events and activities happening in January in Parkland. On January 20 we will have a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. tribute from 5:30-7:30pm at the Amphitheater. Dr. King challenged all of us to look for the common good and to be of service in our communities. I hope you will join us for this wonderful event. The Farmers’ Market continues at the Equestrian Center from 9am – 1pm, with a Health and Wellness Fair on January 5 and the second market of the month on January 19. Parkland’s Family Fun Fest Carnival takes place from January 10-12 at Pine Trails Park and promises to make for a fun weekend!

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n Keep up with all the events happening in Parkland by following us on Facebook at facebook.com/copfl and subscribing to our e-blast “Parkland on Tap” at cityofparkland.org/notifyme. I always appreciate hearing from residents, so please share your thoughts and comments with me at the e-mail address above or whenever you see me around town. Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy New Year!

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TOMMY RUZZANO, MARGATE MAYOR appy New Year! On behalf of the Margate City Commission, I want to wish everyone the very best in 2020! It’s a new year and a new decade, and we hope you closed out 2019 on a positive note with your loved ones – making lasting memories that you will cherish for a lifetime.

As your new Mayor, one of my main priorities is to work with the Commission and Administration to enhance the quality of life for all City of Margate residents. In 2019, we completed a major improvement project at the Margate Sports Complex, a beautiful facility that now has new, state-of-the-art batting cages and dugouts; bleachers that are covered by shade canopies; an ADA-accessible covered playground with equipment that allows complete access for disabled and unique users; a baseball-themed splash pad; and a multi-purpose trail with handicap accessible fitness equipment. The Sports Complex is located at 1695 Banks Road.

If you haven’t been to Firefighters Park since we’ve completed the renovations, it’s a must! This 11.5-acre park located at 2500 Rock Island Road now has a brand new covered playground that even the grown-ups will want to play on; newly resurfaced tennis and basketball courts; brand new pickle ball courts; and a ½ mile fitness trail with 12 exercise stations. In addition to these renovations, the park also includes an artificial turf soccer rink, a community PuzzleJunction.com game room, a Firefighter Memorial, Safety Town, and a regulation sand volleyball court.

I look forward to more improvements around the City in 2020. We will continue enhancing our parks and facilities through the Parks Bond that voters approved in our last election. In addition, contractors are working on replacing the City’s water main lines to enhance water delivery, increase water pressure, and improve water quality for many of our residents and businesses.

Please join us for Movies in the Park on January 25th at 6 p.m. at the Margate Sports Complex. The featured movie is Toy Story 4. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic blankets to enjoy this hit blockbuster movie under the stars.

Then, on February 1st from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., come out for Sounds at Sundown at the corner of Margate Boulevard and State Road 7. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and be ready to dance the night away with the rock band, Style. A wide variety of food trucks will be available along with arts and crafts vendors and family-friendly activities.

For more information, please visit margatefl.com. If you’d like to contact me, please don’t hesitate to send me an email at truzzano@margatefl. com or call (954) 972-6454.

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For the past 30 years, the City has honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This month we are pleased to do so once again with a Student Art & Literary Exhibit at the Coral Springs Museum of Art (2855 Coral Springs Drive) on Thursday, January 16 from 5-6:30 p.m. On Friday, January 17, we invite the public to the MLK Monument Award Presentation time? followed by the Motown Magic Ultimate Tribute concert at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts from 7-9 p.m. On the official observance of the MLK Holiday, the Coral Springs MLK Committee will host a Diversity & Leadership Workshop for high school and middle school students called “It’s a Day On, Not a Day Off.” This workshop offers students an opportunity to learn what Dr. King fought for, with interactive activities, musical entertainment and lunch.

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In addition to celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King, we have many other exciting events taking place in January. On Friday, January 3rd, from 6-10 p.m. join us on the Great Lawn of City Hall for our popular food truck event, Bites-NSips. The family-fun movie night tradition continues at Betti Stradling Park on Saturday, January 11, starting at 7:30 p.m. with movie title? On the 12th and 26th, be sure to check out the Coral Springs Farmers’ Market from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at their new location 9551 West Sample Road.

The Mayor’s Chess Challenge resumes on Saturday, January 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Mullins Hall. Join us as we support scholastic chess, it’s free to play and no prior experience is necessary. For more information call 954-345-2119.

A great way to stay informed about upcoming events is to visit our website coralsprings.org/events or text the keyword CORALSPRINGS (one word) to 888-777 to receive text alerts on your phone.

Our Commission Meeting for January will take place on the 15th at 6:30 p.m. in Commission Chambers (9500 Coral Springs Drive). As always, if you would like to schedule an appointment with your City Officials, call 954-344-5911.

MARGATE CHAMBER

Margate Chamber Update

The Pompano Beach, Margate and Lighthouse Point Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce our Volunteer of the Year is Richard Lewine (r).

Mr. Lewine has worked tirelessly to promote and support the Chamber of Commerce. Our Ambassadors of the Year are Jonathan Feldman (l) (Pompano) and Kathy Holcomb-Kirby (Margate). Ambassadors for the Chamber are often the first contact a new member has with other members. Their representation is invaluable to the Chamber of Commerce. Thank you for all of your hard work. Our Chamber wouldn’t be the same without you!

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Our Ambassadors of the Year are Jonathan Feldman (l) (Pompano) and Kathy Holcomb-Kirby (Margate). Ambassadors for the Chamber are often the first contact a new member has with other members. Their representation is invaluable to the Chamber of Commerce. Thank you for all of your hard work. Our Chamber wouldn’t be the same without you!

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