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CONTENTS

Our City

CALENDAR DECEMBER 2019 16 December 2019

PUBLISHERS Christy & Terry Jaillet publisher@ourcitymedia.com

COMMUNITY NEWS 16 Join In The Coral Springs Holiday Mile Before The Parade

OFFICE MANAGER Gabriela Moscoso

20 Coral Springs Police Seek Toys For Local Children

ART DIRECTOR Jacqueline Allard

22 Camilla Day Spa and Family Central Inc. Bring Christmas To Local Children in Need 23 Coral Springs & Parkland Holiday Events 24 Giving HOPE for the New Year

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SCHOOL NEWS 26 Broward Schools Take A ‘Magic Leap’

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 28 One-of-A-Kind Toy Store Opens in Coral Springs

LEGALLY SPEAKING 30 Bankruptcy Court: A Forum for Student Loan Relief?

CORAL SPRINGS COCONUT CREEK REGIONAL CHAMBER NEWS 32 December Events

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR: PARKLAND 34 Parkland Update

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MESSAGE FROM THE CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS COMMISION 42 Coral Springs Update

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR: MARGATE 43 Margate Update

MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF: MARGATE 44 Dont’ Let Package ThievesSpoil Your Holiday

MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF 45 Coral Springs Update

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Happy Holidays!

BY CHRISTY & TERRY JAILLET

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he holiday season is upon us. Living in such culturally and religiously diverse communities, the winter holidays can have very different meanings to all of our readers. One thing that seems to be constant, regardless of faith or heritage, is our tendency to celebrate with friends and loved ones.

Our family tradition is to celebrate on Christmas Eve Eve (two days before Christmas) with an extended family dinner, followed by a white elephant gift exchange. If you’ve never played, it’s quite simple and entertaining.

Participants bring a wrapped gift.

Each player, in turn, gets to unwrap a new gift or “steal” one that someone has already unwrapped.

Feel free to adopt our family’s holiday tradition as your own. It is always great fun.

Speaking of adopting holiday traditions… Our kids beg us each year to celebrate Festivus, the secular holiday made famous on the sitcom Seinfeld. Coincidentally, it is also celebrated on Christmas Eve Eve. Our 16-year-old son is particularly interested in adopting Festivus’ “airing of the grievances”; so far we have successfully resisted!

Our family, along with our extended family at Our City Media, wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season. We hope you enjoy this treasured time with loved ones regardless of whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or even Festivus!

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Toy Drive – The Coral Springs Police are collecting unwrapped, new toys for children less fortunate in our community. Suggested toys: sport themed items, action figures, LEGOs, baby dolls, and board games. The Toy Drive will take place till December 16th. Drop Off Locations: Public Safety Building Lobby, 2801 Coral Springs Drive; City Hall in the Mall, 9239 W. Atlantic Blvd.; City Hall Lobby, 9500 W Sample Road. For more details, visit www.coralsprings.org.

Andrew Dice Clay – Andrew Dice Clay is proud to be one of America’s most controversial and outrageous comics in history. He’s had recurring roles on HBO’s hit show Entourage and Martin Scorsese’s Vinyl. The comedian will perform at 8 pm at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For more details, visitthecentercs.com.

5th Art for Educators – The Coral Springs Museum of Art invites educators and school administrators to take part in a variety of art offerings that are both creative and relaxing. Educators will enjoy painting, drawing and other creative projects in a stress free environment among their peers. The event will be held from 5 pm to 6 pm at the Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For more information, visit coralspringsmuseum.org.

Art for Warriors – The Coral Springs Museum of Art invites our country’s war heroes to take part in a variety of offerings that are both creative and therapeutic. While working with a board certified art therapist, veterans will enjoy painting, drawing and other creative projects, aimed to reduce stress, in the company of their peers.

The event will take place from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For more information, visit coralspringsmuseum.org.

6th ArtistTea – Come to the Coral Springs Museum of Art and enjoy a cup or tea or coffee at ArtistTea, as you explore the current exhibitions with one of the Museum’s docents. The event will be held from 2 pm to 3 pm at the Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For more information, visit coralspringsmuseum.org.

Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert. Elizabeth Gilbert returns to fiction with a love story set in the New York City theater world during the 1940s. Told from the perspective of an older woman as she looks back on her youth with both pleasure and regret. The Book Club will meet from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive Parkland, FL 33067.

For more information, visit www. cityofparkland.org.

Springs Holiday Mile along Sample Road near Coral Springs Drive at 5 p.m. This will be a timed one-mile event, with awards for the top three male and female participants in each age category. For more information on the race, visit www.itzevents.com/ coralspringsholidaymile.

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Light Up The Park – Local Performers, Arts & Crafts, Food Trucks, Games, Music, & a Holiday Show will take place at Light Up The Park. The event A Magical Cirque Christmas – The will be held from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm producers of Broadway’s smash hit “The at the Parkland Amphitheater, 10561 Illusionists” have brought together the Trails End. For more details, visit www. world’s greatest entertainers for a spell- cityofparkland.org/. binding and incredible new holiday production– A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS! Experience the magic of Christmas with dazzling performers Downtown in December – Make our fun- and breathtaking cirque artists from all filled Downtown in December event corners of the world, accompanied by your family’s annual holiday tradition! your favorite holiday music performed Guests will experience the season’s live. The show will take place at 7 pm at first snowfall on the great lawn, live Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 entertainment, a showing of the movie Coral Springs Drive. For more details, Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Hallmark - The Nutcracker and the Four Realms visit www.thecentercs.com.

Channel Trans-Siberian Orchestra and a train ride around City Hall plus Coral Springs Farmers’ Market – Meet presents the all-new Christmas Eve so much more. The event will be held us at the new location, 9551 West and Other Stories. The show will from 5 pm to 9 pm in Downtown Coral Sample Road, lot across from City Springs at City Hall, 9500 West Sample Hall - and enjoy a beautiful stroll while take place at 8 pm at BB&T Center, Sunrise. For more details, visit www.

Road. For more details, visit www. shopping for some gourmet items and thebbtcenter.com. coralsprings.org/. organic produce! The Coral Springs Sunset Yoga at the ArtWalk – The City Farmers’ Market features more than of Coral Springs CRA will is offering 30 vendors selling fresh herbs, baked Sunset Yoga classes every Saturday goods, pastas, as well as olive oil, fresh from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Downtown mozzarella, jams, honey and much The Nutcracker – This best-loved ArtWalk, 9405 NW 31st Court. Classes more. The Market will take place from holiday classic enthralls young and old are taught by Juliana Trejo fromYoga 4 9:30 am to 2 pm. For more details, visit with a delightful twist in the tale this Life Studios West. For more information, www.coralsprings.org. year, snow falling from the sky, magical visit www.coralsprings.org. stage effects and exquisite costuming Drawing Classes – Drawing and and story-telling to the unforgettable rendering is key to many artistic classical music score by P. Tchaikovsky. expressions. Learn techniques for The Nutcracker will take place on Adult Coloring Book Art – Decompress developing a strong handling of December 14th and 15th at 2 pm at Coral and let your mind wander while value, composition, proportion and Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral enjoying this latest creative trend: perspective. Drawing Classes will be Springs Drive. For more details, visit coloring books for adults. We’ll add held from 10 am to Noon at the Coral http://www.thecentercs.com. some soothing background music Springs Museum of Art, 2855A Coral and light snacks to create a little “me Springs Drive. For more details, visit time” in your day. We will provide the coralspringsmuseum.org. supplies or you may bring your own.

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

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Coral Springs Holiday Mile – Before the holiday parade, individuals and families will participate in the Coral

CALENDAR DECEMBER 2019 Artfull Saturday – Join us at 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 14, where you can design and create your very own Alaskan Polar Bears. Artfull Saturdays are a great way for children and a parent or guardian to explore the museum and spend a fun afternoon together. The event will take place at 3 pm to 4 pm at the Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For more information, visit coralspringsmuseum.org.

Leann Rhimes – Ring in the holiday season with GRAMMY® Award winning artist LeAnn Rimes on her, ‘You and Me and Christmas’ tour, live at 8 pm at The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. Rimes will sing holiday classics, plus music from her hit Hallmark® movie, It’s Christmas Eve. Purchase your tickets and share the joy of the season with LeAnn Rimes. For more details, visit www. seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com.

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Snowfest – Search your closet for your coziest mittens and boots, the City of Parkland presents our annual Snowfest event. On December 19th from 5 pm to 8 pm, a frosty cold front will come through Pine Trails Park, 10561 Trails End. Featuring dual snow slides as tall as mountains, toddler slide and snow area, crafts, music, food trucks, and more. For more details, visit www. cityofparkland.org.

Arts, Books & 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? Share your thoughts, listen to others, and get your culture fix as we chat. The group will meet from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive. To register, visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954) 757-4207.

Chanukah Fair & Festival – Enjoy live musical entertainment, carnival games, activities for all ages, Chanukah vendors and more. FREE and open to the public. Event will be held at Meadows Garden at Betti Straddling Park from 3:00pm till 6:00pm .

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21st Movie In The Park –Movie in the Park presents The Grinch. A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville. The movie will be held on December 21st starting at 6 pm at Sabal Pines Park, 5005 NW 39th Avenue, Coconut Creek. For more details, call 954-545-6670.

18th Chess Club – Come to the Parkland Library for a friendly game of chess.

All levels welcome. Parkland Library Chess Club is for children, ages 8 and up. Registration is required for each game date. The Club will meet from 4:15 pm to 5 pm at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive. To register, visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954) 757-4207.

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Orange Bowl Basketball Classic –Game times for the 26th annual Metro by T-Mobile Orange Bowl Basketball Classic will be Noon and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 21 at the BB&T Center in Sunrise. All four teams in this year’s Classic played in post-season tournaments a year ago; three in the NCAA Tournament. For more details, visit www.thebbtcenter.com.

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26 Kids Coloring – Spend a little time coloring and listening to Disney tunes at the Parkland Library. Parkland Library card required to register. The event will take place from 11 am to Noon at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive. To register, visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954)757-4207.

Salute to Vienna –Waltz into 2020 with Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert, now an American Tradition! This dazzling performance evokes a golden age of Viennese music, brimming with energy, merriment, and romance. It is a glorious re-creation of the beloved Neujahrskonzert, the concert that has welcomed the New Year for more than 80 years in Vienna and all over the world. The concert will take place at 7 pm at Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive.

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Join In The Coral Springs Holiday Mile Before The Parade

BY NICOL JENKINS

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unners and walkers can enjoy a festive stroll down Sample Road at the Coral Springs Holiday Mile.

Before the holiday parade, individuals and families will participate in the Coral Springs Holiday Mile along Sample Road near Coral Springs Drive, which will be held on Wednesday, December 11th at 5 p.m.

This will be a timed one-mile event, with awards for the top three male and female participants in each age category. The start line will have be a pink tape on the ground in front of the Coral Springs Diner. From there, runners will head east .50miles make a U-turn and then head back on Sample Road.

Following the Holiday Mile, the City of Coral Springs Annual Holiday Parade will be on December 11th at 7 p.m. The parade will feature marching bands, decorated floats and other entries along Sample Road from Coral Springs Drive to City Hall. This year’s theme for the parade is holiday heroes.

The Coral Springs Holiday Mile started in 2014 and continues to grow each year. Individuals and teams are encouraged to sign up and holiday attire is recommended.

“The theme of the Coral Springs Holiday Mile has always been a holiday theme. We have several teams

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who dress in holiday attire,” said Kelle Burke with In The Zone Event and Sports Management and organizer of the Coral Springs Holiday Mile. “Training for Warriors has been our largest team since 2014, and the WOB Run Club has won our fastest team since 2014.”

The Coral Springs Holiday Mile is a fun event for the entire family.

“The Coral Springs Holiday Mile takes place before the Holiday Parade so the street is lined with people.

Also, many runners and walkers dress up in holiday attire for the holiday season. This is a great community event for local families. For businesses, we offer vendor opportunities as well,” said Burke, adding, “How often do you get to run down Sample Road? This is a great activity for the family as it is something they can do together. “

The event organizer hopes residents will join the running community at this annual event.

“The event was started in the City of Coral Springs as a fun way to get involved in the running community. The race is unique because it’s a one-mile race.

We do age group awards, and team awards for the fastest team, and the team with the most members on it,” said Burke. “It is successful every year because it’s a family friendly event.”

Enjoy the holiday season with your local community and family at the Coral Springs Holiday Mile.

For more information on registration and on the Coral Springs Holiday Mile, visit www.itzevents.com/coralspringsholidaymile.

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Coral Springs Police Seek Toys For Local Children

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oral Springs police want to bring holiday cheer to children who would otherwise not have toys this Christmas.

The Coral Springs Police Department is collecting unwrapped, new toys for children less fortunate in our community. The toy drive will be held from December 1st through December 16th.

The City’s police officers are encouraging the community to donate a toy this holiday season. Suggested toys include: sport themed items, action figures, Legos, baby dolls, Play-Doh, toy cars, and board games. Please, no stuffed animals or used toys. They are accepting items for newborns all the way up to 18 years of age.

Drop off locations are the Public Safety Building Lobby, 2801 Coral Springs Drive, and the lobby is open 24/7; Coral Springs City Hall in the Mall, 9239 W. Atlantic Blvd.; and Coral Springs City Hall Lobby, 9500 W. Sample Road. In addition, they are partnering with Toy Express, which is a new toy store in Coral Springs, and customers can make a purchase in the store and place their donation in the box provided.

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in the Toy Drive for 5 years since 2014. The toys will be distributed to children that have been identified as having a need. They are identified by their School Resource Officers, road patrol officers that come in contact with families and Detectives from the SVU. The toys will be distributed from December 16th through December 18th. The officers will take the toys and deliver it to their home.

“The goal of this event is to give back to those less fortunate in the community that the police officers serve. We appreciate the support of our residents and business owners this holiday season,” said Monica Vargas, Community Involvement Liaison for the Coral Springs Police Department.

The Police Department coordinated an Angel Tree toy delivery for underserved families for more than 20 years. The items for Angel Tree were purchased by City employees and reached about 50 families each year. To increase the amount of families they could

assist in the community, the Coral Springs Police Department turned to the community to organize an annual Toy Drive in 2014. As a result, they have had tremendous success in making the holidays brighter for hundreds of families in Coral Springs.

The toy drive brings together local youth and the City’s police officers.

“Often times the youth have this image that the officers are there only during bad or difficult times, this gives an opportunity for youth to see that there are positive interactions with the youth as well and that we really do care,” said Vargas.

For more details on the toy drive, visit www.coralsprings.org.

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BY NICOL JENKINS The Cities encourage residents to join in the holiday spirit at one or more of their events.

Downtown in December will take place on December 7th from 5 pm to 9 pm at Coral Springs City Hall, 9500 W. Sample Road. Now in its sixth year, the City of Coral Springs is set to kick off the holiday season with the fun, familyfriendly Downtown in December. This exciting event, presented in partnership with Broward Health Coral Springs, is for all ages. Activities will include the City’s formal tree lighting, a visit from Santa Claus and the enchanting movie- Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms– shown on a huge 3-story screen. Children will have an opportunity to take a free train ride around City Hall, and back again this year will be the free “ice” skating rink experience.

City event planners have received an advanced weather warning, which indicates Coral Springs will experience snowfall that evening. That expected snowfall is just what South Florida needs to make Santa feel welcome. Children will also have an opportunity to “make and take” holiday-themed crafts, as well as free milk and cookies from Walmart. Families should plan on coming hungry, as food and beverages will be available for purchase from more than a dozen of our top-rated food truck vendors. Be sure to wear your dancing shoes because the City will have music and a dance party area too.

Another holiday event not to miss is the City of Coral Springs Annual Holiday Parade, which will be on Wednesday, December 11th at 7 p.m. The parade will feature marching bands, decorated floats and other entries along Sample Road from Coral Springs Drive to City Hall. The theme is “Holiday Heroes”. Before the holiday parade, individuals and families will participate in the Coral Springs Holiday Mile along Sample Road near Coral Springs Drive at 5 pm. This will be a timed one-mile event, with awards for the top three male and female participants in each age category.

“The goal of hosting these events is to bring together the community to celebrate the holiday season. For example, the holiday parade has been held for more than 20 years, and features 70 plus entries, thousands of participants, and 15,000 plus spectators. Downtown in December has grown each year since 2014, now hosting more than 3,000 people at City Hall,” said Christine Parkinson Jahrsdoerfer, Creative Services Manager for the City of Coral Springs.

The City of Parkland will also host holiday events this month. Don’t miss Light Up The Park on Friday, December 13th. The event will be held from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Parkland Amphitheater, located at 10561 Trails End. There will be a ton of lights, local performers, arts & crafts, food trucks, games, music, and a holiday show.

Search your closet for your coziest mittens and boots! The City of Parkland presents their annual Snowfest event. On Thursday, December 19th from 5 pm to 8 pm, a frosty cold front will come through Pine Trails Park. Featuring dual snow slides as tall as mountains, a toddler slide and snow area, crafts, music, food trucks, and more. They will bring in more than 50 tons of snow to transform the park into a winter wonderland.

For more details on Coral Springs holiday events, visit CoralSprings.org/events.

For more information on Parkland holiday events, visit www.cityofparkland.org.

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Giving HOPE for the New Year

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local non-profit organization known as Fellowship Living (FellowshipLiving.org) has been saving lives locally for over 14 years. They depend on donations for much of the work they do.

Fellowship Vision All who pass through our doors will awaken the potential that has been lying dormant as a result of drugs and alcohol. From their desire for recovery through education, dedication, and personal growth, each will become centered in self awareness and grow in wisdom, enabling them to live sober, happy, healthy, and prosperous lives.

Rick Riccardi, founder of Fellowship Living Facilities, Inc. is regarded as a pioneer in the Florida recovery community and nationally for his unique impact on the state’s approach to the addiction crisis. “Fellowship Living” has been cited around the country as an example of “Recovery in Action.”

We asked Rick Riccardi for a short description of the organization he has built: “Fellowship Living Facilities, Inc. is a nonprofit (501c3) organization dedicated to providing a structured sober living environment for men and

women in recovery from Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The Men’s and Women’s Twelve Step Fellowship Recovery houses are managed

by Fellowship Living Facilities Inc. They provide a foundation for men and women to grow into their new lives through their inner journey by staying self motivated and committed to the program and house guidelines from the A A and NA experience. All locations offer 12 Step Meetings with several alliances and resources that aid in support and recovery.”

“We at Fellowship Living Facilities know that we all must broaden the conversation around addiction and recovery to save lives. Many families suffer in silence and, sometimes are in denial or do not recognize the seriousness of their family member’s SUDS (substance use disorder) problem.”

The fact is that addiction does not discriminate and the refusal or inability to acknowledge

its severity can have fatal consequences. In 2017, we lost over 72,000 Americans to opioid overdoses; that number does not include alcohol and other drugs. If you see symptoms of addiction in a loved one, there is help. You can always make a confidential inquiry by contacting info@ffrco.org or calling Fellowship Living at (954) 972-9495. n Our City Media is supporting the fundraising effort that will help Fellowship Living restore hope for more individuals over the holidays and into the coming year. This is a crisis affecting us all and you can help. Please visit www.fellowship-recovery.org to learn more and make a donation that will save lives – it could be someone you know.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Broward Schools Take A ‘Magic Leap’

BY CHRISTY JAILLET

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ocal High School Students will soon be living in Augmented Reality! If you look at students wearing futuristic-looking sunglasses, they just might be seeing a lot more than you when they peer back.

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS), has partnered with the Florida Panthers Foundation and Plantation-based startup Magic Leap to provide students with cutting-edge technology.

The Magic Leap One device may look like a cool pair of sunglasses but it is a powerful headset computer that allows users to experience their own virtual worlds in combination with the real world. It

makes the unreal feel real.

The spatial computing headsets let users see and interact with digital (virtual) content in the real world.

This headset computer is a portal into worlds within our world. For teachers, the possibilities are endless, such as bringing dinosaurs to life, immersing students in art and music, virtually flying next to an astronaut, taking a virtual field trip for whale watching, and much more, all without leaving the classroom. This virtual world exposure is being incorporated into students’ curriculum to expand high school educational experiences and increase engagement.

An agreement, approved by the Broward County School Board in October, equips the District with a total of 90 Magic Leap One devices. Of the 90, the Florida Panthers Foundation is donating 25, Magic Leap is supplying five and the remainder are being purchased by the District. Magic Leap will also provide teachers with professional development to help incorporate these

devices into their instruction.

They will also be offering mentorship opportunities for high school students. “We are excited and grateful for our new relationship with Magic Leap and the Florida Panthers Foundation. It provides our students with opportunities to learn and work with cutting-edge technology,” said Superintendent Robert W. Runcie. “We’re bringing the future into the classroom to inspire and engage our students. It’s through the support of our local businesses and organizations that we are able to continually innovate and provide our students with world-class educational experiences.”

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

One-of-A-Kind Toy Store Opens in Coral Springs TERRY JAILLET

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oy Express opened its doors on Sample Road in Coral Springs just in time for the Christmas/ Hanukkah shopping season. The one-of-a-kind, family-owned store is sure to be destination shopping for area parents for years to come. They offer families a stress-free shopping experience. Young ones can be entertained in a complimentary indoor playground while parents shop. Older kids can try their hand at taming the giant animatronic T-Rex. We sat down with Toy Express owners, Melissa and Patrick Savoie to learn more.

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Tell us about Toy Express Toy Express is bringing back the old fashioned brick and mortar, mom and pop toy store to Coral Springs. We provide shoppers with an interactive experience that cannot be replicated by online shopping or big box stores. We invite parents and grandparents to bring their kids and grandchildren to Toy Express to play in our indoor playground. When you purchase with us, playtime and gift wrapping are complimentary. We also offer shipping nationwide.

The Baby Doll Nursery is quite unique.

Where did you get the idea?

One of the things we wanted to do when we opened Toy Express was to make every child feel special. When a child purchases a doll, they receive a free adoption ceremony that includes an adoption certificate with their baby’s name on it. A Toy Express staff member dresses as a doctor or nurse to weigh the baby. It makes the experience much more personal to a little one.

What else sets you apart from the bigbox retailers?

The biggest thing that sets us apart is our wonderful staff. They are well-versed in all of our products and are happy to help customers select age-appropriate toys that match the child’s interests, maturity level,

and abilities.

It is already Christmas and Hanukkah season.

Are you ready?

Toy Express is your one-stop-shop for Hanukkah and Christmas holiday shopping. We sell toys and gifts for all ages and abilities, including sensoryfriendly toys for children on the autism spectrum. Toy Express also has a large assortment of gag gifts teens and adults would chuckle at, stocking stuffers, and items that would make great gifts for each of the eight days of Hanukkah. The holidays are a great time for families to play together and we have a wide selection of board games and card games that are fun for the entire family.

Toy Express is open seven days a week at 6325 W Sample Road in Coral Springs. They offer a wide array of toys and gifts for children of all ages. They invite families to bring their kids to enjoy their indoor playground. For more info visit www.toyexpresskids.com or call 954-755-2075

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Bankruptcy Court: A Forum for Student Loan Relief?

BY: ALYSSA C. BAER, ESQ. any of the 44 million Americans, who are straddled with Student Loan Debt are struggling to get by. While debts like credit cards, medical bills, auto repossessions and even foreclosure deficiencies are dischargeable in bankruptcy with little effort, the ability to discharge crippling student loan debt is a much more difficult task. Specifically, the current Bankruptcy Code maintains that student loans can only be discharged if a Debtor proves that requiring the repayment of the student loans would impose an undue hardship.

In Florida, this means that student loans are dischargeable if based upon current financial circumstances, the debtor cannot repay the loans and maintain a standard of living for herself and her dependents, that this state of affairs is likely to continue through the majority of the repayment period, and that the debtor has already made a good faith attempt to repay the loans. This is a very difficult standard for a Debtor to meet, and therefore, very few cases exist where student loans were deemed dischargeable by the Bankruptcy Court.

The student loan struggle may remind you of the foreclosure crisis, which financially crippled many Florida residents. Therefore, similar to the programs created by the Federal Government to assist mortgage borrowers, the Department of Education has developed several “affordable” repayment option plans for student loan borrowers. Many of these payment plans are Income Driven Repayment Plans, whereby the student loan borrower would make student loan debt payments that they can afford, based upon their actual income.

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Borrowers often cannot determine which program would yield the best result of them, and others may have trouble enrolling in these programs altogether. As a result, the Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida spearheaded a program to allow Bankruptcy Debtors to easily enter into a federal student loan repayment program that helps them remain current with their student loans, and eventually have them forgiven. The Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida will likely follow suit in adopting a similar program.

This program will be very much like the Mortgage Modification Mediation Program which was introduced in the Bankruptcy Court in the aftermath of the foreclosure crisis in Florida. That program was designed to provide borrowers with a level playing field and bring lenders to the table to negotiate a workout of the debt that was feasible for both parties. This model is now being adapted to the student loan issue to help borrowers find a way to pay back their loans without hindering their ability to make ends meet.

When exploring options for repayment of student loans or any type of debt, it is important to consider all avenues for relief. It is always a good idea to speak with an experienced bankruptcy and debt relief attorney to make sure that you are taking advantage of the option that is best for you.

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Ambassador Committee Meeting Date: Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 Time: 8:00am – 9:00am Location: Chamber Office – Everglades Room, 9500 West Sample Road.

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Professional Women’s Alliance sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida Guest Speaker: Nancy Brodzki, Managing Partner, Brodzki Jacobs & Brook Date: Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 Time: 11:30am – 1:15pm Location: Carolina Club, 3011 N. Rock Island Rd. Members: $25 Non-Members: $35

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Parkland Update MAYOR CHRISTINE HUNSCHOFSKY t is hard to believe that the last month of 2019 is already upon us. I hope everyone had a very happy Thanksgiving and was able to spend some quality time with family and friends. So often it is easy to get caught up preparing for the holidays and we may forget to slow down, enjoy the special moments, and remember what the holidays are really all about. Personally, this is my favorite time of the year. The weather is (slightly) cooler, there are several holiday events throughout the community where we can catch up with friends, and my family is able to spend more time together.

For those who are missing loved ones, the holidays are an especially difficult time of year. Please reach out to your friends and family members who are missing loved ones. Let them know you are thinking about them and you are there for them if they need you. No one should feel alone during the holidays.

We have several events and activities happening in December in Parkland. The Farmers’ Market continues with an additional craft fair on December 1 and 15 from 9am-1pm at the Equestrian Center.

This is a great opportunity to get some last minute holiday gifts and enjoy our wonderful outdoor market. We also have a “Light Up The Park” event on December 13 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at the Parkland Amphitheatre in Pine Trails Park.

There will be a holiday show, food trucks, and stage performances.

December 19 is the annual Parkland Snowfest for our residents. Kids and parents love this event complete with snow—including dual snow slides so kids can race their friends. There is a special area for toddlers and everyone can enjoy crafts, music, and more. This year the event will be held at Pine Trails Park. Registration for this event opens to Parkland residents on December 2nd at 9am at the P-REC and online. This is one of the most popular events of the year and it fills up quickly so register early.

Our next city Commission meetings are on Wednesday, December 4 at 7pm and Wednesday, December 18 at 6pm (recognitions) and 7pm (regular meeting).

You can view all Commission and Advisory Board meeting agendas at www. cityofparkland.org/cc.

As 2019 comes to a close, we have much to reflect upon. Each year comes with its challenges, yet we are fortunate to have so many members of our community who volunteer to help others and make our community, as well as surrounding communities, a better place. It can be so easy to get caught up in negativity and toxic thinking. In fact some days, it seems like that is all there is.

Therefore it is important to seek out the good and to focus on progress, to make a conscious effort to meet each person with compassion and to meet each day with a renewed sense of joy and determination. May we continue to focus on shared goals and working together toward common solutions.

I would like to extend my best wishes to you and your family for a wonderful holiday season and great start to 2020. Thank you for being part of our community, thank you for all you do, and thank you for continuously paying it forward and giving back. I always love hearing from members of the community, so please feel free to reach out to me via email at chunschofsky@ cityofparkland.org, telephone at City Hall 954-753-5040, or any time you see me out and about at community events in Parkland.

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One Restaurant, Two Menus, and Surprisingly Delightful

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ould it surprise you if I told you a bagel shop serves the best Lobster roll in South Florida? Be prepared to be surprised.

The New York Bagel Factory When I walked into The New York Bagel Factory, the restaurant felt exactly like what it was originally designed to be: a state-of-the-art bagel shop. As I walked through, I glided by a set of windows that allowed me to watch the entire bagel production process: bags of flour are turned into dough that is kneaded, then proofed and boiled, and finally, baked.

Their bagels will satisfy the most ardent New Yorker for authenticity: perfectly chewy and always fresh. And, there is a near-limitless number of spreads and toppings on the menu.

It’s the kind of place you would take a team of 12-year soccer players after an early Saturday game. They have something to keep everyone satisfied.

But I was here to eat seafood?

As I made my way to the back of the deep, brightly-lit restaurant things started to make a bit more sense.

There is a 25-foot long floor-to-ceiling banner with the words “The New England Seafood Shack” prominently displayed across from the counter where orders are placed. I later learned that the banner is hiding a

soon-to-open room dedicated to New England. The New England room will be decorated like an old seafood restaurant, feature a raw-bar and unlike the rest of the restaurant offer table service featuring beer and wine with evening hours.

As I sat down to sample the food, still wondering how these two, seemingly incompatible concepts came together, I met Jeffery Dolinsky. Things became much clearer. Dolinsky and his partner, Lou Rose took over the former Brooklyn moved to Florida.

Water Bagel location. As we talked I Two Great Menus, One Great discovered that he was from an area Restaurant After launching the New near where I grew up. He is a native York Bagel Factory Restaurant, Jeff of New Bedford Massachusetts, the realized that while there were other nation’s most lucrative commercial bagel restaurants, an authentic New fishing port. The seafood restaurant England Seafood restaurant would be connection became clear as I learned a great addition to the area. about his decades of experience “Rather than going in one direction running his family’s business, one with the bagels or the seafood, we of the most successful seafood thought, we could do both better than restaurants in America: Davy’s Locker. anybody else in the area. That’s how Davy Jones’ Locker Founded by The New England Seafood Shack got started. The concept came together Dolinsky’s grandfather and father with the tag- line of “Two Great Menus, in 1966. Davy Jones’ Locker grew to One Great Restaurant”. success by offering fresh seafood, at reasonable prices. The restaurant The Food Eager to sample some of grew from humble beginnings the food, Jeff first brought out Fish to a 400-seat operation N’ Chips. The dish had a nice-sized feeding thousands of piece of fried Atlantic Cod laying over customers a week crispy french fries. The fries were the until Dolinsky and American variety, not the thick wedges his wife sold you might get at a British pub. The the business cod was sublime. It was very lightly in January battered and cooked to moist, flaky of 2014 perfection. Over-breaded fish has and become an almost epidemic these days, this had just the right amount.

It was paired with a very simple, sweet coleslaw and a bowl of freshly made “Chowdah.”

The New England Seafood Shack’s Clam Chowder can hold its own against any chowder I’ve had. Its key is in its simplicity and the freshness of the seafood.

I also got to try the Ipswich full-bellied fried clams, which were amazing.

The fried scallops are to-die-for.

The healthy portion I tried was tender and sweet. The same care that went into breading the Cod was evident in the light seasoning encrusting these

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crustaceans. The restaurant sources its scallops from the owner’s home town. It’s unlikely any make the journey from the cold-water seafloor off of New England to your mouth faster than the ones served here.

The star of this show, however, is the lobster roll. As mine was being served, a patron from a neighboring table called over to me in a strong Boston accent, “It tastes so good.

Makes you think you’re up north!”

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he City of Coral Springs Commission would like to wish our residents a happy holiday season! Our City will be kicking off holiday festivities on Saturday, December 7, with our widely popular Downtown in December event at City Hall (9500 Sample Road). The fun starts at 5 p.m. and rumor has it, there is a chance we may see snow on the Great Lawn! The event includes holiday treats, free cookies, train rides, ice skating, music, dancing and the feature-film – The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.

On Wednesday December 11, you are invited to join us for our City’s annual Holiday Parade – Salute to Heroes. Decorative floats honoring our local and national heroes will make their way down a one mile stretch along Sample Road from Coral Springs Drive to City Hall. The parade starts at 7 p.m., to avoid traffic delays, arrive early.

Residents and businesses can expect road closures and detours around the parade route starting at 5 p.m., visit coralsprings/ holidayparade for details.

Have you had the opportunity to visit the Coral Springs Farmers’ Market at its new location? The market takes place on alternating Sundays through April 5 from 9:30 am – 1 pm at the corner of Sample Road and Coral Hills Drive.

For a list of vendors and dates, visit coralspringsfarmersmarket.com.

There are so many opportunities to shop local in Coral Springs this holiday season. One our greatest priorities is to see our City businesses flourish. This includes a comprehensive strategic plan to retain existing business, while attracting new commerce. If you enjoy a specific shop, restaurant or service provider in Coral Springs, be sure to highlight them and tag our Economic Development Office Facebook page @CoralSpringsEDO. The Coral Springs Police Department is once again collecting toys and donations for their annual Toy Drive. All toys collected are provided to underserved youth identified by our School Resource Officers and local clergy in Coral Springs.

To learn more or get involved, call the Community Involvement Unit at (954) 344-1833.

Our Commission Meetings for November will take place on the 4th at 9:00 a.m. and 18th 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.

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Margate Update MAYOR ANTHONY N. CAGGIANO

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his is the “most Utility Billing Division is moving to a new location! wonderful time of Beginning on Monday, December 23rd, utility billing the year” for so many. customers who prefer to pay their bill in person, or by Christmas, Hanukkah, using the drive-up drop box, must take their payment Kwanzaa a time to share to the DEES Building located at 901 NW 66th Avenue. food and good cheer The current location on the second floor of City with friends and famHall will permanently close as of 6 p.m. on Friday, ily. Togetherness is what makes this season great December 20th. The drive-up drop box, which will be and memorable. Please remember those that are relocated to the DEES parking lot, will not be available less fortunate, hungry and alone. If possible, donate on Friday, December 20th. time or money to a reputable charitable organization, Now, on to more fun announcements: so we can offer “good will to all men (women and The City of Margate, in partnership with the children)”, to as many as possible. Our phenomenal Margate Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), First Responders, every year, have “Shop with a Hero” will host its annual Winter Festival on Friday, an event that is for underprivileged children to buy December 13th from 6 to 10 p.m. The event will be gifts for their family. A child having a gift during located along Margate Boulevard between US 441/ the holiday season versus not having one and being SR 7 and NW 58th Avenue. resentful could change the entire trajectory of their This free family-friendly event will include real life. Organizations, Condo communities, individuals “Florida Style” snow, rides for the children, arts and and businesses donated money to make this event crafts activities, local group performances, a craft fair, possible. God bless them all. food vendors, and pictures with Santa (bring your The Commission, Staff and I want to wish all of own camera). you a happy and safe Holiday Season.

For more information about the Winter And remember, “Together, WE make it Great”.

Festival, please visit margatefl.com/ IMPORTANT ADVISORY: The City of Margate’s winterfestival.

Movies in the Parks continues on Saturday, December 21st with the hit blockbuster movie The Lion King. The FREE movie presentation will begin at 6 p.m. at the Margate Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Road.

In the movie, Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny on the plains of Africa. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother -- and former heir to the throne -- has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is soon ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. Now, with help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba must figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.

Movies in the Park features free outdoor movie screenings for the entire family. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

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Before we highlight these services, let’s talk about why: By mid-November neighborhoods in South Florida start to fill with the sounds of delivery trucks. ‘Tis the season, right? Delivery trucks can be seen delivering packages from the early morning to the late evening. According to published reports, UPS, FedEx, and the United States Postal Service (USPS) are expecting another busy 2019 holiday season.

Here’s what each delivery company expects in 2019: ▸ UPS estimates 750 million packages will be delivered. ▸ FedEx expects to deliver 380-400 million packages. ▸ USPS estimates they’ll deliver 15 billion pieces, to include 850 milion packages.

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Coral Springs Update CHIEF CLYDE PARRY

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ecember is a busy time for most of us as we prepare for the holiday season. There is always so much going on that it is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. It is my hope that we can slow down and take a moment to be thankful for all we have, show some kindness to others and enjoy our friends and family.

At the police department, we are getting ready for several yearly events. These events put the holidays in perspective for us and truly show how a little kindness can go a long way. On December 10, we will participate in our first Shop with A Cop event at the Target located at 4400 State Rd 7. The second Shop with A Cop will be at the Walmart located at 3801 Turtle Creek Dr, on December 12. At these events, children have the opportunity to shop with our officers to help make their holidays a little bit brighter.

The spirit of giving is alive and well in Coral Springs. Members of our department feely truly blessed. Many show this through our Angel Tree

Program: School Resource Officers and Road Patrol Officers identify families in need. Our Angle Trees go up, and our employees answer the call by providing gifts. These gifts are delivered to homes on December 16 and 17. On December 18, Kohls Cares will assist us distributing even more gifts, at Lyons Park, to anyone to attend.

On December 20th we will deliver gifts to Abi’s Place. Abi’s Place is a nonprofit, dedicated to helping children with autism and other complex disabilities.

Seeing the smiles on the children’s faces is truly heartwarming.

Many of our officers will be working longer hours dedicated to keeping our citizens safe. We will be in high-volume shopping plazas looking for vehicle burglars. Vehicle burglars prey upon shoppers who run from one store to the next to finish their holiday shopping. Remember to never store packages in plain sight and always lock your doors. Officers will also patrol neighborhoods looking for “porch pirates” who steal items left on doorsteps by delivery services. You can help us combat these thefts by reporting any suspicious activity in your neighborhood. Remember you can “Make a Call and Make a Difference” by calling 911 for an emergency or (954)

344-1800 for non-emergency calls.

I hope to see you at the “Downtown in December” event on December 7 at Coral Springs City Hall from 5-9 PM, where our officers will accept toy donations.

I also hope you can come out to watch the annual Holiday Parade on December 11 at 7 PM. Both of these events are fun for the whole family and a great way to get you in the holiday spirit.

If you haven’t already, please connect with me on Facebook @ChiefParry. Have a very Happy Holiday Season!

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Maintain, Don’t Gain, This Holiday Season While the holidays are usually not the best time to try and lose weight, it is possible to avoid gaining weight. Here are 10 tips to help you prevent packing on the pounds from all the food and drink that’s plentiful during the holiday season.

5. Get Enough Zzzzs. It’s a busy time of year.

Adequate sleep is often the last thing on your mind, but it’s important to know how sleep affects your weight. “When the body is tired, it has higher levels of ghrelin – the eat-more hormone,” said Cathy ClarkReyes, a registered dietitian with Baptist Health Primary Care.

6. Move. Don’t let the “busyness” of the holidays sidetrack exercise. “Holiday time does not need to be synonymous with weight gain,” said Amy Kimberlain, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator with Baptist Health South Florida. “After a big meal, encourage family and friends to participate in movement-centered activities, such as going for a group walk or playing a friendly game of football instead of sitting and watching football on TV.”

1. Weigh Yourself. Weigh yourself regularly to keep yourself accountable and steadfast on the goal of maintaining your current weight.

2. Track What You Eat and Drink. Use a food journal or mobile app to track everything you eat and drink each day. Studies show that tracking your food and drink intake leads to better weight management.

3. Scratch Screen Time at Meal Time. Encourage more mindful meals by banning cell phones at the table. Focusing on meaningful conversations and connections with friends and family can help slow down the pace of eating, increasing the likelihood of making mindful decisions about what to eat and, ultimately, fewer calories consumed.

4. Snack Easy. Eating between meals can easily pack on the pounds. Before you grab a quick bite, try drinking no-calorie water first. Hunger is often mistaken for dehydration.

7. Limit Alcohol. Liquid calories can add up quickly.

And consuming too much alcohol lessens impulse control, which can lead to overeating. To keep calories at bay, limit how much alcohol you drink. Cut a drink’s sugar content by pouring half alcohol and half club soda or tonic.

8. Watch the Sugar. Staying away from soda, fruit juice, sports drinks and other sugary beverages can save hundreds of calories a day. Instead of eating sweet baked goods and other sugar-laden foods that are bountiful this time of year, load up on healthy fruits and vegetables.

9. Feature Fruits and Vegetables. Each plate should be made up of two-thirds fruit or vegetables. Keep a basket of fruit on the counter and make it your go-to when you need a snack.

10. Be Grateful. Work a few quiet minutes into the end of each day during the holidays to reflect on all you have to be thankful for. This is, after all, the focus of the holiday season.

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