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CONTENTS CALENDAR APRIL 2017 10 April 2017

INSPIRING INDIVIDUAL 28 Pembroke Pines Resident Honored for Saving Lives Through Angel Flight

SCHOOL NEWS

50 How Long Will This Take? 58 Your College Student and Access to Medical Info

ASK THE EXPERT 52 Moms, Give Yourself A Gift This Mother’s Day

30 Panther Run Elementary Has Principal of the Year Finalist

COMMUNITY NEWS 12 Pembroke Pines Offers Many Egg-Citing Ways to Celebrate Spring

34 PPCHS Students Participate in National Society of Arts & Letters Competition

14 Pembroke Pines Celebrates 57th Birthday at Pines Day

40 “School Supplies on the Move” Mobile Unit Visits Pines Lakes Elementary

14 Little Miss Sweetheart and Miss Pembroke Pines Applications Are Due

42 Pembroke Pines Police Department Recognizes Outstanding Students

16 Students Will Find Ways to Give Back at the Annual Teen Volunteer Expo

42 PPCMS – West Robotics Teams to Compete at VEX Worlds

18 Pembroke Pines City Center to Open This Month 18 Enjoy a Variety of Interactive Entertainment at the ACT Festival 20 8th Annual Taste of Pines Is a Success

DINING GUIDE 36 Good Eats 44 I Love Tacos Features Fresh Flavors from Mexico

20 Lady Pines Contest Seeks Applicants 24 Natalie Belmonte Great Yards Award Contest Returns 26 The Frank Opens Inaugural Exhibit - “What’s Wonderful”

FEATURE STORY 23 Pill Box Celebrates 32 Years of Service

ASK THE MAYOR 46 Pembroke Pines Update

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 56 A Shade Above Makes It Easy to Select Window Coverings

HEALTH AND WELLNESS 57 Wellness Before Medicine

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Flamingo Strut – Runners, walkers and strollers are invited to participate in the 7th Annual Pill Box Pharmacies Flamingo Strut 5K and Fun Run, held at Flamingo Park, 1900 NW 122nd Terrace. All proceeds benefit the City of Pembroke Pines Charter School System. To register, visit www.active. com and type in Pill Box Pharmacies Flamingo Strut 5K. For additional information, contact Francie Novo at 954-392-2116 or FNovo@ppines.com.

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13th Great Yards – If you have a great yard, enter it in the 5th Annual Natalie Belmonte Great Yards Award Contest. The contest, which is open to all homeowners/multi-family owners, promotes quality landscaping within Pembroke Pines. The deadline for applications is April 13. For information, visit www.ppines.com or call 954-435-6513.

tours will be offered of the new City Hall; Commission Chamber; state-ofthe-art performance/conference space; and The Frank, the multi-disciplinary, two-story art gallery and learning space. For information, visit www. pembrokepinescitycenter.org.

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15th Pines Day – Area residents will have an opportunity to celebrate as the City of Pembroke Pines turns 57. The City is marking the occasion with the Pines Day event. The full day of free family fun will be held from noon-6pm, on the grounds of the new Pembroke Pines City Center, 601 City Center Way. For information, visit www.ppines.com.

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Pageant – The Little Miss Sweetheart and Miss Pembroke Pines (Royal Court) contests will be held at the Pines Day event. Applications are due by 4pm on April 20. For information, visit www. ppines.com.

Sundaes with the Bunny – From 2pm-4pm, kids can indulge in one of their favorite foods at Sundaes with the Bunny at the Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center Campus, 301 NW 103rd Avenue. They can build their very own ice cream sundae with an “egg-ceptionally” big scoop of ice cream and a whimsical selection of 20 toppings, including Oreos, gummy bears, jelly beans, marshmallow, chocolate chips and more. They can also enjoy a holiday show, games and prizes. Don’t forget to bring a camera and take pictures with Peter Rabbit. Tickets are on sale and cost $6/pp for Pembroke Pines residents and $8/pp for non-residents. Seating is limited and everyone needs a seat. For information, visit www.ppines.com.

11th Lady Pines – The pageant will be held at the Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center Campus, 301 NW 103rd Avenue, at 12:30pm. Women ages 60 and older are eligible to enter. Contestants will be judged on style, charisma and personality. The application deadline is April 7. For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit

Egg Hunt – Children 12 and under are invited to hop, skip and jump over to the Annual Egg Hunts. They will be divided into different age groups before they search for more than 52,000 plastic eggs hidden at two locations (26,000 at each). The free event also includes face painting, bounce houses, and a visit from Peter Rabbit. Egg hunts for both age groups will take place at the Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Boulevard and Pembroke Shores Park, 501 SW 172nd Avenue. Don’t forget to bring a basket and a camera. Gates open at 8:30am and the egg hunt begins at 9am sharp. Pets are not allowed. For information, visit www. ppines.com.

19th City Center – The Pembroke Pines City Commission will celebrate the grand opening of the long-awaited Pembroke Pines City Center, located at 601 City Center Way. The public is invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony, which will begin at 2pm, followed by light refreshments. Between 2pm and 5pm,

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Kids Konnection Business Expo – From noon-6pm, at the Pines Day event, visit with businesses that sell kidfriendly products. For information, visit www.ppines.com.

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What’s Wonderful – From 6pm to 9pm, the public is invited to a reception to celebrate the Frank’s grand opening and inaugural exhibition, “What’s Wonderful,” curated by The Frank’s Chief Curator Jill Slaughter. The public can tour The Frank; view the exhibit; see interactive art on the plaza; and enjoy live entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and beverages. The exhibit, which runs through May, looks at the broad interpretation of wonder by 15 artists – each with a singular version of “What’s

Wonderful.” City Center is located at 601 City Center Way. For information, call 954-392-2129 or email thefrank@ ppines.com.

29th ACT Festival – The public is invited to the ACT Festival, an art-centric multidisciplinary event to foster connections and promote community engagement. The free event will be held from noon to 3pm, at Pembroke Pines City Center, 601 City Center Way in Pembroke Pines. For information, call 954-392-2129 or email thefrank@ppines.com.

May 6

Volunteer Expo – Teens can connect with a wide variety of local organizations that need their help at the Teen Volunteer Expo, from 1pm-3pm, at the Broward County Southwest Regional Library, located at 16835 Sheridan Street in Pembroke Pines. For information about the Teen Volunteer Expo, call 954-357-6733. Nonprofits who want to get involved can call 954-357-6976.

On-Going Citizens Police Academy – Have you ever wondered if police departments operate like they do on television, why officers wear different uniforms, or how police officers are trained to handle certain situations? Find the answers to these questions and more by attending the Citizens Police Academy, which is offered by the Pembroke Pines Police Department. For information, send an email to cwatters@ppines.com or visit www.ppines.com, under the police tab. CPR/AED – Throughout the year, Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue offers Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED every third Tuesday of each month, BLS for Healthcare Providers every third Wednesday of each month, and free CPR classes to City residents, their families and friends using the AHA Family & Friends CPR course every third Monday of each month. For information visit www.ppines.com.

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Pembroke Pines Offers Many Egg-Citing Ways to Celebrate Spring COMMUNITY NEWS

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ids have many “eggciting” ways to celebrate the arrival of spring. This month, the City of Pembroke Pines will host Sundaes with the Bunny, as well as two egg hunts. On April 8, from 2pm4pm, kids can indulge in one of their favorite Pembroke Pines residents enjoy last year’s events. foods at Sundaes with the Bunny at the Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center Campus, 301 NW 103rd Avenue. They can build their very own ice cream sundae with an “egg-ceptionally” big scoop of ice cream and a whimsical selection of 20 toppings, including Oreos, gummy bears, jelly beans, marshmallow, chocolate chips and more. They can also enjoy a holiday show; participate in games to win prizes; and take photos with Peter Rabbit using their own cameras. Tickets are on sale and cost $6/pp for Pembroke Pines residents and $8/pp for non-residents. Seating is limited and everyone needs a seat. On April 15, children 12 and under are invited to hop, skip and jump over to the Annual Egg Hunts. They will be divided into different age groups before they search for more than 52,000 plastic eggs hidden at two locations (26,000 at each). The free event also includes face painting, bounce houses, and a visit from Peter Rabbit. Egg hunts for both age groups will take place at the Pines Recreation

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Pembroke Pines Celebrates 57th Birthday at Pines Day COMMUNITY NEWS

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n April 22, area residents will have an opportunity to celebrate as the City of Pembroke Pines turns 57. The City is marking the occasion with the Pines Day event. The full day of free family fun will be held from noon-6pm, on the grounds of the new Photos: Residents enjoy 2016 Pines Day Pembroke Pines City Center, 601 City Center Way. “There will be something for everyone at Pines Day,” said Francie Novo, special events coordinator for the City of Pembroke Pines “Pines Day is a wonderful time for all of the residents to come together and celebrate. Come for a few hours or spend the whole day.” The event will celebrate the city’s birthday, as well as Earth Day, Kindness and the opening of the new City Center. Some of the highlights of the event include: ▸▸ Main Stage Performances – Enjoy main stage performances from noon6pm. Approximately 500 children will have an opportunity to perform in 15 minute intervals. ▸▸ Kids Konnection Expo – From noon-6pm, visit with businesses that sell kid-friendly products. ▸▸ Royal Court Pageant – At 1:30pm, join in the fun at the Royal Court Pageant, when children ages 3 to 16 will compete for the title of princess and Queen. Winners will be judged on their poise and personality. Participants must be Pembroke Pines residents. Winners will be selected in each age category – Little Miss Sweetheart (3-5), Young Jr. Miss (6-8), Junior Miss (9-12) and Miss (13-16). Applications are available at www.ppines.com. Registration begins at 1pm.

▸▸ Children’s Rides – From noon-6pm, have fun on the children’s rides. ▸▸ Food Truck Invasion – Feast on some of the area’s finest food at the Food Truck Invasion, from noon-6pm. ▸▸ New Logo – The City of Pembroke Pines will reveal its new logo. ▸▸ Fun Stations – At each station, kids can participate in activities related to Earth Day (make Pet Rocks and Dirt Cups), Kindness (complete community kindness quilt) and more. ▸▸ Cake Cutting Ceremony – From 5pm-6pm, celebrate with a slice of the 10-foot cake and mingle with some of the City’s dignitaries during La Hora Loca (Spanish for “the crazy hour”). There will be stilt walkers, drummers, party hats and more. ▸▸ Concert – In a special Pines Day concert, One Night of Queen, performed by Gary Mullen and the Works, will recreate the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of Queen. The two-hour concert features some of Queen’s hits, including: “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Killer Queen,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “We Are the Champions” and many more. The concert is at 8pm. Tickets are $22.50-$75. For information, visit www.ppines.com or send an email to FNovo@ppines.com.

Little Miss Sweetheart and Miss Pembroke Pines Applications Are Due BY DEBBY TEICH

n April 22, area residents will have an opportunity to celebrate as the City of Pembroke Pines turns 57. The City is marking the occasion with the Annual Pines Day event at the new Pembroke Pines City Center. Pines Day will be filled with activities for the whole family, including the Little Miss Sweetheart and Miss Pembroke Pines (Royal Court) contests. Applications are due by 4pm on April 20.

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Sponsored by the City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department, the Miss Pembroke Pines contest is open to residents of Pembroke Pines between the ages of 6-16. Applicants must provide proof of residency, as well as a copy of a birth certificate. They must also attend a dress rehearsal. There will be three categories: Miss Pembroke Pines (ages 13-16), Junior Miss Pembroke Pines (ages 9-12) and Young Junior Miss Pembroke Pines (ages 6-8). The girls will be judged on poise and personality. Each contestant will answer an onstage question. Last year’s winners were: Young Junior Miss Pembroke Pines Queen - Brittany Petakos, 6; Young Junior Miss Pembroke Pines Princess - Yelenis Gonzalez, 7; Junior Miss Pembroke Pines Queen - Elyse Temes, 9; Junior Miss Pembroke Pines Princess - Nikole Ramirez, 10; and Miss Pembroke Pines Queen - Tatiana Wilson, 16.

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The Little Miss Sweetheart Pageant is presented by the City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department and co-sponsored by Professional Firefighters of Pembroke Pines Local #2292. It is open to residents of Pembroke Pines who are between the ages of three and five on the day of the contest. Applicants must provide proof of residency, as well as a copy of a birth certificate. Participants will be judged on poise and personality. A Queen and Princess will be chosen from all categories. The winners will appear at several city-wide special events throughout the year. Last year, Sophia Gama, 5, was crowned Queen and Savanah Noguera, 5, was crowned Princess.

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n April 19, the Pembroke Pines City Commission will celebrate the grand opening of the long-awaited Pembroke Pines City Center, located at 601 City Center Way. The public is invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony, which will begin at 2pm, followed by light refreshments. Between 2pm and 5pm, tours will be offered of the new City Hall; Commission Chamber; state-of-the-art performance/conference space; and The Frank, the multi-disciplinary, two-story art gallery and learning space. Nestled between Mediterranean style residences, a variety of restaurants and stores, the multi-use modern facility offers 35,000 square feet of flexible space. It will serve the community by hosting events such as conventions, concerts, meetings and trade shows, and facilitating local events which will promote civic, educational and community pride. Some of the features include: ▸▸ A new city hall, with state-of the art technology, will be located on the fourth floor. The current city hall is technologically obsolete and can no longer support the city’s current technology needs cost effectively. It will be torn down to create a hotel complex to support the City Center. ▸▸ A larger and more accommodating Commission Chambers will house city commission and advisory board meetings. It can also be used for smaller Y:\2014 Projects\1426\ARCH\1426_00_A00_R1.dwg, 6/1/2015 10:29:20 AM, priestra

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Enjoy a Variety of Interactive Entertainment at the ACT Festival BY DEBBY TEICH

Songwriter Alexander Star was commissioned to write an original song for the City of Pembroke Pines.

n April 29, the public is invited to the ACT Festival, an art-centric multi-disciplinary event to foster connections and promote community engagement. The free event will be held from noon to 3pm, at Pembroke Pines City Center, 601 City Center Way in Pembroke Pines.

“The ACT Festival is an opportunity for artists to reach out to the community as a vehicle for social engagement, while the art itself will prompt audiences to create a more inclusive creative community,” said Jill Slaughter, Chief Curator. ACT, which stands for ActivateCelebrate-Transform, is presented by The Frank, the new art gallery, and supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. During the event, there will be a Jennifer Chaparro will create variety of arts festivities and interacan interactive chalk art piece on the City Center plaza. tive art pieces that will inspire the community to “act.” The plaza will be filled with musicians, an writer will DJ the event. He and songwriter Alexander original choreographed performance by the Star were commissioned to write an original song for Pioneer Winter Collective and a spoken word the City of Pembroke Pines. Both will debut the song performance by Richard “Byrd” Wilson. Jennifer titled “Atmosphere” live at festival. Chaparro, who designs 3D anamorphic art, will create an interactive chalk art piece on the City Admission to The ACT Festival is free. Center plaza. Caricature artist Josh Lahee will Food and beverages are available. be on site to create caricature images of guests. Admission to The Frank is free. Hours are Miami artist Randy Burman will showcase Tuesday through Saturday, 11am to 5pm. his community engagement piece, “Curiosity Boxes,” For information about the ACT Festival on the plaza. The boxes are meant to pique interest and The Frank, call 954-392-2129 or email among guests, who will have an opportunity to open thefrank@ppines.com. Follow The Frank them up to find out what is inside. AXR the Alchemist, on Facebook and Instagram at The Frank a multi-talented poet, artist, DJ, producer and songPembroke Pines.

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osted by the City of Pembroke Pines, the 8th Annual Taste of Pines was a huge success and all for a good cause. The event raised awareness and funds for the City of Pembroke Pines Charter School System, which allows Pembroke Pines children to begin their education in a Pembroke Pines Charter elementary school, study in a regional library, graduate from the high school, and continue their education at Broward College and/or Florida International University. Taste of Pines was held at the Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center. The crowd enjoyed unlimited samples of food from area restaurants, wines and beers from around the world, and the music of the Patrick Lopez and Xpresso Band.

“Tastes of Pines was a great evening out for adults who enjoyed sampling foods, desserts, waters, wines and beers from all around the world,” said Francie Novo, Special Events Coordinator for the City of Pembroke Pines. “In addition to raising funds for our Pembroke Pines Charter School Foundation, this event introduces attendees to new and established Pembroke Pines restaurants.” To raise additional funds, the City of Pembroke Pines Charter School System held the Mayor’s Golf Tournament on March 24, as well as the 7th Annual Pill Box Pharmacies Flamingo Strut 5K and Kids Fun Run on April 2. To participate in the 2018 Taste of Pines, call 954-392-2116.

Lady Pines Contest Seeks Applicants BY DEBBY TEICH

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ily Mazurek proved that you are never too old to enter a pageant. At 66 years young, Mazurek was crowned the winner at the 2016 Lady Pines Pageant. This year’s event will be held on April 11, at 12:30pm, and organizers are looking any Pembroke Pines residents interested in 2016 Lady Pines’ contestants entering. The application deadline is April 7. “It is a great opportunity to build self-confidence and meet new people,” said Helen Daniels, Recreation Division Supervisor for the City of Pembroke Pines. “The winner will also have bragging rights to the prestigious title of Lady Pines.” The pageant will be held at the Pembroke Pines Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center Campus in Pembroke Pines. Women ages 60 and older are eligible to enter. Contestants will be judged on style, charisma and personality. Last year’s contestants ranged in age from 61 to 86. They will be asked two prescreened questions, plus a surprise question. Last year, some of the questions included: How do you feel about the quality of television

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has its own personality, but the Taft St. store – well – it is quite unique. I often hear people say, “Wow. This place has everything.” When they say this, they might be talking about the trains running on the ceiling, the talking pirate or the pharmacy museums. It also might be Nick, the life like security guard, or Phil, the giant talking pill that waves and welcomes customers at the door. You’ll have to come in and see for yourself.

Pill Box offers a wide range of services, including compounding and medical supplies. Angela Pressman, Pharm.D., consults with patients and doctors on hormone replacement therapy and functional medicine for men and women; nutrition and nutrient supplementation; and more. Pill Box carries high end quality supplements, as well as natural and homeopathic remedies. It has a large selection of wound care and sleep apnea products. It also has a wide range of medical supplies, including support hose, lift chairs, scooters and many more to assist any age patient. There are fitters on staff to help you with your bracing needs. Steve Pressman, CEO/President, answered some commonly asked questions.

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love photography and have traveled all over the world capturing some amazing images. Customers can view and purchase my photographs in “You Gotta Love Nature,” an area that is located inside Pill Box Pharmacy & Medical Supply on Taft Street. They are available in a variety of ways, including mounted and framed, as well as on magnets, mouse pads and mugs. To view the photos online, visit www.yougottalovenature.com or www.ygln.us.

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Where can I get my prescriptions compounded and find medical supplies? The locations, as well as the years

the stores opened, include: Taft Street (1985); Weston Pill Box (1997) Pill Box Pines West (2013) and Davie Pill Box (2016).

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Natalie Belmonte Great Yards Award Contest Returns SECTION HEAD COMMUNITY NEWS

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f you have a great yard, now is the time to enter it in the 5th Annual Natalie Belmonte Great Yards Award Contest, which is open to all Pembroke Pines homeowners/multi-family owners. Neighbors can also nominate another resident’s property (with their consent). The contest promotes quality landscaping within Pembroke Pines. It also honors Natalie Belmonte who tragically lost her life in 2011. She was a longtime resident of the Pembroke Pines, who loved nature and butterflies. The deadline for applications is April 13. Five winners will be selected, including one from each of the four City Commission Districts and one at large. The Landscape Advisory Board will judge the yards in April. The winning residents will receive their awards at the May Commission meeting, in the spirit of Mother’s Day and to honor Natalie Belmonte during her birthday month. The contest will consist of five components worth 20 points each. These areas will be added together to reach the final score for the property. All entries must attain a minimum score of 70 to be eligible. The highest score per district will receive the award. Karen Nelson has been working on her yard and plans to enter it in the contest this year. “I am very proud of my yard,” said Nelson. “I want my house and neighborhood to look nice. The contest gave me some incentive to do it.” The five components are as follows: ▸▸ Butterfly component: This area judges the preservation of all stages of a

butterfly’s life. It should supply food and shelter with the proper selection of plants, including: host plants, caterpillar food plants, butterfly nectar plants, and an area that provides about half a day’s worth of sunlight. ▸▸ Design and function: This area judges the overall design, use of texture, compatibility of materials, continuity, balance, and the overall function of the landscape in correlation with the use of the property. ▸▸ Maintenance: The focus on this section will be the overall view of the property’s landscape maintenance. Are turf areas mowed? Are planter beds kept weed free and edged? Is mulching and fertilization kept up? ▸▸ Florida Friendly Value: This section judges the selection and use of plants that have similar water demands. Mulching techniques will also be observed. ▸▸ Use of Hardscapes: This section judges the use of non-living additions to finish a landscape, such as fountains, ponds, statues, boulders, decks, mulch, stones, etc. Last year’s winners were: District 1: Sheldon and Karen Scott (District 1), Eddie Linares (District), Gerald Nattboy (District 3), Joseph Zappia (District 4) and Mary Foster-Munn (District at Large). For information and an application, visit www.ppines.com or contact city landscape staff at 954-392-2100 or landscape@ppines. com.

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The Frank Opens Inaugural Exhibit - “What’s Wonderful” COMMUNITY NEWS

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he Frank is a two-story art gallery named after Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis for his decades-long commitment to the cultural arts. Its mission is to foster connection and promote curiosity through innovative programming, and to offer the community a way to see art as part of daily life. On April 27, from 6pm to 9pm, the public is invited to a reception to celebrate the Frank’s grand opening and inaugural exhibition, “What’s Wonderful,” curated by The Frank’s Chief Curator Jill Slaughter. The public can tour The Frank; view the exhibit; see interactive art on the plaza; and enjoy live entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and beverages. The exhibit, which runs through May, looks at the broad interpretation of wonder by 15 artists - each with a singular version of “What’s Wonderful.” Throughout three different exhibition spaces, paintings, sculptures, site-specific installations and pop art prompt visitors to determine if “what’s wonderful” is a question or a statement. It provides opportunities for people to not only see art, but to interact with each other and self-reflect. “We are showcasing works from artists of multiple disciplines at The Frank,” said Slaughter. “Art has to be more than an aesthetic. It has to represent something visceral, something that will cause you to put down your electronics to come out and see it.” Contemporary American painter Marcus Jansen will have his urban landscapes featured alongside

Painter Carrie Smith will present “People of Pines.”

Ruben Ubiera’s “urban pop,” a careful blend of graffiti art and surrealism. Other artists featured in the exhibition include Virginia Fifield, Flore, TD Gillispie, Henning Haupt, Frank Hyder, Marcus Kenney, Monique Lazard, Kerry Phillips, Lori Practico, Peter Symons, Valeria Yamamoto and Robert Zuckerman. In the first Frank site-specific installation, “People of Pines,” painter Carrie Smith will unveil 16 portraits

of randomly selected Pembroke Pines residents, each unmasked by her decisive exploration of the subject’s identity and state of mind. A continuous soundscape of Pembroke Pines residents will play, whispering answers to life questions that were made available to the project participants, such as “What qualities made you marry your spouse?” and “How did you decide what to do with your life?” Smith worked on the series for more than a year. In the third space gallery wall, located on the second floor, a variety of original work by Friends & Stars, Inc. will be on display. Friends & Stars, Inc. is an arts program expressly designed for an all-inclusive special needs population. It is open to the public. On the City Center plaza, guests can play on a custom ping pong table, created by The Urban Conga, a Tampa-based design firm focused on creating community activity and social interaction through play. They can also view the new Gateway Sculpture, designed by Brooks + Scarpa Architects. The sculpture and landscape elements frame the pedestrian gateway into the new public plaza. City Center is located at 601 City Center Way. For information about The Frank, call 954-392-2129 or email thefrank@ ppines.com.

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Q. Is running good for everyone? A. Running is a great way to boost your metabolism, burn calories and improve your cardiovascular health. But it’s important to run with proper technique and incorporate warm up and recovery exercises. Q. Are there different types of runners? A. Runners can fall into two groups. • Endurance athletes who are always training for their next marathon or striving to improve their performance • Weekend warriors who enjoy running for recreation and fitness Q. What are typical running injuries? A. Runners typically present with overuse injuries. Overuse injuries result from increased demand over time on the muscles, bones and tendons. Q. Is running bad for your joints? A. Running can help with weight maintenance and weight loss. This actually decreases the load on your joints and helps to prevent arthritis.

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cal facilities when commercial air service is not available, impractical or simply not affordable. Angel Flight Southeast is a member of Air Charity Network, an association of charitable aviation organizations comprised of more than 7,500 pilots and who represent over 90% of all charitable non-emergency flights flown in the nation. Carbonell started flying three years ago and has logged over 600 hours of flight time. He flies a Piper out of North Perry Airport in Hollywood. Since he joined Angel Flight a year ago, he has flown a total of 13 missions – 11 as pilot in command and two with his friend, Rick Abin. Some of the missions have included flying a teenager and her mother from Jacksonville to Knoxville for treatment; an elderly man with Stage IV metastatic melanoma, along with his wife, from Georgia to Fort Myers; and a woman with breast cancer from Port St Lucie to Tampa. Michel Carbonell (blue shirt) donates his plane, Carbonell says there is a significant amount involved in completfuel and time to make sure that Angel Flight ing each flight. He is a parts consultant at a local car dealership and Southeast passengers get the care they need. must find missions that accommodate his work schedule. Once he ichel Carbonell of Pembroke Pines loves to fly and enjoys helping others. receives an assignment, he contacts the patient to let them know he will be their As a member of Angel Flight, he has an opportunity to do both by helping pilot and makes all of the final preparations. patients that have to travel hundreds of miles to reach lifesaving treat“The patients are so grateful for my service,” said Cabonell. “I am thankful to ment. He is one of 650 volunteers who donate their planes, fuel and time to make Angel Flight for letting me save lives.” sure that Angel Flight Southeast passengers get the care they need, while alleviatAngel Flight Southeast pilots may fly passengers multiple times and often ing travel hardships. This month, he will be honored as “Rookie Pilot of the Year” become friends with the people whose lives they help save. at the Dr. Franklin G. Norris Pilot Awards Gala. “The pilots often say their reward is the smile or hug from the passengers, but “It means a lot to me to do what I love most and help people that are fighting for this recognition is our way of thanking them for their unselfish dedication to our their lives,” said Carbonell. “I can say I did something to help them to go through Angel Flight Southeast passengers,” said Steve Purello, CEO of Angel Flight this rough time. It helps me to realize that we are rich, because we are healthy Southeast. and we can keep chasing our dreams. I feel so good every time I fly a mission.” Angel Flight Southeast, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer pilot organization that proFor information about Angel Flight Southeast, visit www.angelvides free air transportation throughout Florida by private aircraft to distant mediflightse.org.

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Panther Run Elementary Has Principal of the Year Finalist

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his month, Broward County Public Schools will select the 2018 Principal of the Year from among six finalists. Elaine Saef, principal of Panther Run Elementary School, is one of them. This is the third time she has been a finalist for Principal of the Year. In 1989, Saef began her career with Broward County Public Schools as a fourth grade teacher at Pembroke Lakes Elementary School. Since then, she has held a variety of positions before becoming principal of Panther Run Elementary ten years ago. Her philosophy is student and teacher centered. She firmly believes that all students can and will learn if we teach them. She is known for creating and Elaine Saef implementing programs and activities that motivate and inspire teachers to educate students to achieve their highest potential. “I believe it is our job as educators to teach all students,” said Saef. “We need to find the way a child learns – visually, auditorily, tactily, technologically, etc. - and meet their individual needs.” When Saef became principal, her number one priority was to create and foster

a positive school culture of caring, kindness and nurturing in which all students, parents, and staff could flourish, learn and grow. She created PIF-WIAMAD, which stands for “Pay It Forward!” and “Who I Am Makes A Difference!” She challenges the students and loves to be challenged in return. For example, after students have met reading and charitable fundraising goals, she has kissed a horse and been slimed, silly stringed and duct taped to a wall. “This philosophy has proven to be effective in developing a caring culture in our school and community,” said Saef. ‘“Pay it forward!’ or paying it forward refers to repaying the good deeds one has received by doing good things for other unrelated people. In this way, we hope to establish an ever growing, branching, organic flow of generosity amongst our fellow humans. ‘Who I Am Makes A Difference’ is a philosophy that we all are important and make a difference in the lives of others by our actions, words, feelings and just being who we are. It is our job to make the world a better place than we grew up in and to make a positive difference.” She believes in full inclusion. In her tenure as principal, the school’s Exceptional Student Education population has grown to include specialized program classes in Autism, Varying Exceptionalities, Intellectually Disabled, brain injuries, Speech and Language. Today, it is one of the number one choices for McKay Scholarships and ESE reassignments in the District. In an effort to provide open and clear communication, she designed and maintains a web page. She also uses Parent Links, Twitter, marquee messages, weekly “Panther Prints” newsletters and more. All of this gives students a safe place to learn on-line and parents information about the school. This is not the first time Saef has been recognized for her efforts. She was a Caliber Award Finalist for Principal of the Year (2016); finalist for Broward County’s ACCLAIM Principal of the Year Award (2011); recipient of the Broward Alliance of Black School Educators Educational Leadership Award (2017) and more. In addition, she will serve as President of Broward Principals and Assistants Association from 2017-2019.

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PPCHS Students Participate in National Society of Arts & Letters Competition

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or the first time, photography students from Pembroke Pines Charter High School competed in the Second Annual High School National Society of Arts and Letters Competition recently held at Florida Atlantic University. Although the students did not win one of the eight prizes awarded, they gained invaluable experience at the competition. “This was a fantastic and educational experience for all of us,” said Faran Fagen, PPCHS Newspaper and Yearbook teacher, whose students are also taught by PPCHS AP photography teacher Lorraine Vazquez. “Our students had many unique and eye-opening experiences at the NSAL competition.” PPCHS student Megan Fraga was selected for participation in an instructional demo, which highlighted the importance of utilizing a variety of angles in lighting to create a desired effect. Each of the students received a certificate of participation. They also had the opportunity to learn from fine-art photographer and photojournalist Fred Conrad during a one-on-one critique session. Conrad has been shooting for The New York Times since 1977. He retired from The Times in 2014, but still continues to work on assignment for the newspaper. He has photographed a wide variety of subjects, including the Iran-Iraq War in 1984, the Kurdish crisis in 1991, the conflict in Croatia and Kosovo and the recovery and reconstruction of the World Trade Center. Established in 1944, the National Society of Arts and Letters assists talented

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PPCHS Photography students (l to r): Savinna Frias, Ashley Clements, Megan Fraga, Cloe Freire, Camila Swanson, Samuel Eliacin and PPCHS Newspaper and Yearbook Teacher Faran Fagen with master photographer Fred Conrad (far left).

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El Atlakat Restaurant

I Love Tacos Restaurant

8984 Taft Street | (954) 450-0866 elatlakatrestaurant.com Salvadoran $

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

Brimstone Woodfire Grill

Kaya’s Mediterranean Bistro

14575 SW 5th Street | (954) 430-2333 brimstonewoodfiregrill.com Steakhouse $$

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

Bru’s Room Sports Grill

Mezes Greek Taverna

10060 Pines Boulevard | (954) 239-4550 brusroom.com/ Sports Bar $$

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

Brusketta Italian Café

Mikan Japanese Restaurant

12111 Taft Street | (954) 381-9319 bru-sket-ta.yolasite.com Italian $$

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

La Casserola

The Pub Pembroke

6941 SW 196th Avenue | (954) 470-5021 Venezuelan $$

Gold Marquess Fine Chinese Food 8525 Pines Boulevard | (954) 367-7730 goldmarquess.com Chinese $$$

Haruko Japanese Fusion

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

Red Yabba

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

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

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Roasting Buddies

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

Ruchi

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

Salsa Fiesta

COOPER CITY Alfredo’s Pizza & Restaurant

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

Beef O’Brady’s

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

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

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Shinju Japanese Buffet

Eddie’s Thai

14838 Pines Boulevard | (954) 538-9696 Japanese $$

Submarine Crab

9552 Griffin Road | (954) 434-0470 Chinese $$ 2571 North Hiatus Road | (954) 704-9006 eddiesthai.com Thai $$

159 North Hiatus Road | (954) 589-5025 submarinecrab.net Seafood $$

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9945 Pines Boulevard | (954) 431-1008 supunnahong.com Thai $$

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

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Marola’s Trattoria

14555 SW 2nd Street | (954) 874-1001 villagetavern.com American $$

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

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

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

Tropical Acres Steakhouse

Firehouse BBQ & Smoking Company

HALLANDALE BEACH Adena Grill

900 Silks Run | (954) 464-2333 adenagrill.com Steakhouse $$$$

Frankey’s Sports Bar

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

Juniper on the Water

1975 South Ocean Drive | (954) 544-3370 juniperonthewater.com American $$

HOLLYWOOD Billy’s Stone Crab

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

The Black Beans Café

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

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

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

1031 North Federal Highway | (954) 929-2888 jacksdiner.com Diner $

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606 North Ocean Drive | (954) 929-7030 ggswaterfront.com American $$$$

La Flambee

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Giorgio’s Bakery & Bistro

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Sardelli Italian Steakhouse

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Lola’s on Harrison

Shenanigans Sports Pub

Hyde Beach Kitchen & Cocktails

Margaritaville

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Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub & Restaurant

Sonny’s Famous Steak Hogies

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

GG’s Waterfront Bar & Grill

800 N Ocean Dr | (954) 929-5550 giorgiosbakery.com American $$$ 2035 Hollywood Boulevard | (754) 263-2826 eatgobistro.com Japanese $$ 1925 Hollywood Blvd | (954) 929-9966 thegreekjoint.com Greek $$ 111 S Surf Rd | (954) 699-0901 crabs.com American $$$

4525 Hollywood Boulevard | (954) 744-4333 ilposto-ristorante.com Italian $$

1111 North Ocean Drive | (954) 874-4462 jwbrestaurant.com Steakhouse $$$$ 2051 Hollywood Boulevard | (954) 613-5726 French $$ 2723 Boulevard | (954) 921-9990 laurascubanrestaurant.com Cuban $$ 1111 North Ocean Drive | (954) 874-4444 margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com American $$ 2032 Harrison Street | (954) 927-9851 lolasonharrison.com American $$$ 1111 North Ocean Drive | (954) 874-4471 margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com American $$ 1921 Hollywood Blvd | (954) 921-2317 mickeybyrnes.com Irish Pub $$

4799 Hollywood Boulevard | (954) 966-1429 Sports Bar $$ 1650 Johnson St | (954) 927-6040 rudysofhollywood.com American $$ 219 North 21 Avenue | (954) 947-3134 Peruvian $$ 331 Van Buren St | (954) 921-8331 sardellis.com Italian $$

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2500 Griffin Rd | (954) 989-2500 tropicalacres.com Steakhouse $$

J28 Sandwich Bar

1840 Harrison Street | (954) 559-6164 shabosbarbecue.com Moroccan $$ 3303 Sheridan Street | (954) 981-9702 shenaniganssportspub.com Sports Bar $$ 5071 Sheridan Street | (954) 981-2002 siamricethaitapas.com Thai $$ 1857 NW 66th Avenue | (954) 989-0561 sonnysfamoussteakhogies.com Sandwich $

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

Sushi Sogo Japanese Restaurant

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

Tin Cup Sports Bar & Grill

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

Toss Up Salads

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

Oh Ceviche

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

Shinju Japanese Buffet

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

Vinnie’s Lobster Bar

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7815 West Sunrise Boulevard | (954) 370-6200 7flavors.net Indian $$

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13674 West State Road 84 | (954) 476-4343 allyscomfortcafe.net Diner $

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Al Natour Restaurant

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

J72 Chef ’s Café

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

Mission BBQ

8616 Griffin Road | (954) 440-4140 tossupsalads.com Vegetarian $$ 5724 South Flamingo Road | (954) 680-6599 viennacafeandbistro.com European $$

1787 North University Drive | (954) 514-7277 alnatourrestaurant.com Middle Eastern $$

Al Salam

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Point Royal

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

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3491 Hiatus Road, Sunrise 954-572-0821 $ All That Jazz Café & Grill is not your typical restaurant. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights it becomes a hip dinner club, serving outstanding food and playing live music. The menu features a wonderful blend of American, New Orleans and world cuisines. From flame grilled steaks and fresh seafood to specialty tacos and original pasta dishes, the food is all-natural, homemade and always cooked to order. 9763 W Broward Boulevard, Plantation 954-440-2189 $$ Vivace Gourmet Pizza & Pasta is a unique one of a kind concept. It is a trendy, full-service Pizzaria and Italian Restaurant featuring wines from around the globe, craft beers, and local produce. They have brought back the lost arts of “from scratch cooking,” hand tossed pizzas, and true hospitable service. Vivace is casual, yet sophisticated! Dine in, take out, delivery, catering, and private event services are all offered.

Shinju Japanese Buffet

14838 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines 954-538-9696 $$ 3305 South University Drive, Davie 954-472-3666 $$ Shinju Japanese Buffet is one of the finest and freshest Sushi and seafood buffet chains in the area. Enjoy a large quantity of high quality choices, as you dine in an elegant restaurant with attentive customer service. The large buffet includes more than 100 quality all-you-can-eat Oriental-flavored items, with approximately 45 types of freshly-made Sushi, Rolls and Sashimi; crab legs; peel-n-eat shrimp and more. Shinju also offers wine, sake and domestic beer, with B1G1 on Mondays and Tuesdays all day. Receive free lunch or dinner on your birthday.

Rickey’s Restaurant & Sports Bar

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

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

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

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

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Zona Blu

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

Sushi Tom

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

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Sushiato

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

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“School Supplies on the Move” Mobile Unit Visits Pines Lakes Elementary

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BY DEBBY TEICH

roward Education Foundation established Tools for Schools Broward, so teachers from Title 1 schools could have access to free school supplies for their students and classroom twice a year. The Tools for Schools “School Supplies on the Move” mobile unit recently made a stop at Pines Lakes Elementary in Pembroke Pines, giving teachers an opportunity to “shop” for donated school supplies worth thousands of dollars. Teachers will use the supplies to complete a variety of assignments, including project-based learning and hands-on science activities. Very often, the teachers use their own money to purchase these supplies. “Pines Lakes Elementary school students and staff are very appreciative of the Mobile Unit visiting our school,” said Intern Principal Cormic Priester. “Our students will greatly benefit from the gracious donations. Our teachers were thrilled about the school supplies and look forward to using them in their classrooms.” Tools for Schools Broward is a collaborative effort between Kids in Need Foundation, the Broward County School District, local businesses and community volunteers. During the past academic year, Tools for Schools Broward donated more than $1.1 million worth of school supplies to Broward County Title I School teachers and their students. More than 9,500 teachers and students have benefited from Tools for Schools Broward since its inception. “There are teachers at some schools that cannot make it to our Tools for

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Pembroke Pines Police Department Recognizes Outstanding Students

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Elementary school students from throughout the City of Pembroke Pines pose with their certificates and (back row, l to r) Crime Dog McGruff, Sergeant Jim Henry, Commissioner Jay Schwartz, Captain Chris Stasio, Mayor Frank C. Ortis, Vice Mayor Carl Shechter, Commissioner Iris Siple, Assistant Chief of Police Neil Vaughan and Major Carlos Bermudez

he City of Pembroke Pines Police Department recently honored 19 Pembroke Pines elementary school students at Pembroke Pines Police Department Headquarters during its “Student of the Month” ceremony. The students were nominated by their respective teachers based on criteria set forth by the Pembroke Pines Police Department that included exemplary behavior, good citizenship, and being a good role model. After Pembroke Pines Sergeant James Henry’s welcomed the students, Police Captain Chris Stasio commended the students on their fine behavior and actions which led to their nominations. Each of the honorees was presented a certificate, posed for a photo and received a goodie bag. They also took the “Walk of Honor,” shaking hands with Major Carlos Bermudez, Crime Dog McGruff, Assistant Chief of Police Neil Vaughan, Captain Chris Stasio, and Sergeant Jim Henry, as well as Pembroke Pines elected officials - Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis, Vice Mayor Carl Shechter, Commissioners Iris Siple and Jay Schwartz. The honorees for January were as follows:

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PPCMS – West Robotics Teams to Compete at VEX Worlds BY DEBBY TEICH

embers of the Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School (PPCMS) - West all excellence in creating a high quality Vex IQ robotics program. This earned the Campus robotics teams have been testing their intellectual and mechaniMecha-Knights a spot in the FL State Vex IQ Championship. The Steel Jags’ high cal skills one robot at a time. This month, the West Campus Steel Jags score also earned them an invitation to the state competition. and Mecha-Knights teams will travel to Louisville, Kentucky to participate in the In mid-February, the PPCMS-West Campus Steel Jags, Tech Titans, and Mecha2017 VEX Worlds tournament. Knights teams traveled to Tampa, Florida to compete in the Florida State Vex IQ “Throughout the year, our West Campus robotics teams have done an outstanding job competing against equally impressive teams,” said Michael Castellano, principal of Pembroke Pines Charter School West Campus. “The teams have shown how dedication, skill and hard work pay off!” In January, five West Campus teams participated in RoboSLAM Vex IQ Regional Qualifying competition at the Miami-Dade Fair and Expo Center against 54 South Florida teams. The PPCMS-West Campus Steel Jags, Mecha-Knights, and Tech Titans advanced to the teamwork match finals, where they placed in the Top 15. The Tech Titans team also won the design award, which is presented to the team with the most effective and efficient robot design process. In early February, the Steel Jags and the MechaKnights competed in the last Vex IQ qualifier, where The 2016-2017 PPCMS-West robotics team with Michael Castellano, principal of PPCS-West Campus. they hoped to earn at least one of the two available slots left at the state competition. The PPCMS Teams were victorious in the comChampionship. They competed against 61 of the best teams from Florida in the petition against nine other teams. The Mecha-Knights and the Steel Jags posted daylong event. The Steel Jags and the Mecha-Knights finished 5th and 8th, respechigh scores in the skills challenges. They received scores of 123 and 110, earning tively, earning them a spot in the VEX Worlds 2017 Tournament this month. them 1st and 2nd place and a world ranking of 49th and 92nd, respectively. In “All three of our teams competed fiercely in teamwork and individual skills the teamwork challenge, the Steel Jags took first place and the Mecha-Knights challenges,” said said Fermin Vasquez, M.Ed., PPCMS-West Robotics Club received the Excellence award, which is presented to the team exemplifying overCo-Sponsor. “I am so proud of them.”

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I Love Tacos Features Fresh Flavors from Mexico BY STACEY BOMSER

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Love Tacos is committed to serving the best authentic Mexican cuisine in all of South Florida. With restaurants from West Broward to the beach, plus a food truck, you’re never far away from feasting on its award-winning dishes, lively libations and inviting atmosphere.

I Love Tacos Owner Monica Angulo shares some of the secrets to the ever expanding restaurant’s success, as well as a few of her favorite dishes.

How has I Love Tacos grown over the years? It’s hard to believe

that in less than four years, we have gone from one restaurant to three, with another opening soon. In May, our flagship restaurant in Weston celebrates its four year anniversary. Our Pembroke Pines restaurant celebrates its three year anniversary in August. Our Las Olas location, just steps from the beach, opened in February. Let’s not forget, the I Love Tacos food truck rolled out last November. And, I’m really excited to announce, we will be launching our brand new brand, I Love Cuba, this summer.

How do the three I Love Tacos restaurants differ? While all three serve authentic Mexican cuisine

in a friendly and casual atmosphere, each restaurant is unique. Weston is big and bright and familyfriendly. With the fountain in the center it’s reminiscent of being in a Mexican marketplace. The Pines location is smaller and more intimate. It’s a great spot to grab a quick lunch, get together with friends after work for a drink, or enjoy an evening out enjoying live music and a delicious meal in a cozy atmosphere. The Las Olas restaurant is the perfect place to grab a bite or drink when enjoying a day at the beach. You’re welcome, even if you are still wearing your swimsuit and flip flops. It also offers a late night menu and Azteca-size margaritas.

What distinguishes I Love Tacos from other Mexican restaurants?

Exceptional flavor and unique dishes are the trademark of I Love Tacos. Our goal is to give our diners an extraordinary dining experience every single visit. All of our authentic Mexican dishes are prepared with the freshest ingredients and served in abundant portions. The key to our quality and authentic flavors is the team of expert Mexican chefs that work in our kitchens.

What specialty dishes are you known for? It’s hard to say because

everything we make is so good, but there are certainly a few dishes that come to mind. Alambres is a traditional recipe from the north of Mexico featuring a choice of steak, chicken or mixed, prepared with red and green peppers, onions and topped with cheese, served with flour tortillas. Our Ignacio Nachos are topped with melted three cheese sauce, pico de gallo and delicious picadillo (ground beef). Our ceviche is always refreshing. And what’s a meal at I Love Tacos without sampling one of our delicious tacos? The Tacos Toreados, with onions and jalapeno peppers, is an excellent choice for those who crave spicy food.

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What else do you recommend? The best way to start your meal is

with our fresh-made guacamole and chips. I suggest you try the awardwinning Wet Burrito featuring chipotle ground beef, Mexican cheese, rice and beans covered with our delicious creamy three-cheese sauce or the Enchiladas Habanero which are filled with seasoned chicken breast and topped with a succulent creamy habanero sauce served with rice and beans. Our Los Sopes were voted “best dish” by I Love Tacos guests. These are small corn dough caps topped with beans, your choice of meat, lettuce, tomato, pico de gallo, cheese and sour cream. The Tacos Locos were awarded the Best Taco award from Reader’s Choice. Of course, our menu also features a selection of more popular Mexican dishes such as tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tostados and enchiladas, all prepared to perfection with your choice of filling. Choose from picadillo and chipotle (seasoned ground beef), carnitas (pork), carne asada (churrasco steak), pastor (pork with grilled pineapple), chicken tinga (shredded chicken), and rajas con crema (vegetables).

Aside from award-winning, authentic Mexican food, what can diners expect to find at I Love Tacos? You’ll find unique décor, full of color featuring Mexican folkloric decorations, images of Mexican celebrity icons, as well as Mexican soccer. I personally painted all of the tables and chairs in our restaurants. The walls are filled with photos of long-time clients as well as theme parties we’ve hosted.

What is special about your staff? Our wait staff is trained to provide top service in the friendliest atmosphere. They know each client and greet them at the door. Our clients quickly become our friends. What meals do you serve? The Weston and Pembroke Pines restau-

rants are open for lunch and dinner. The Las Olas restaurant is also open for breakfast. On Friday and Saturday it serves brunch from 9am to 3pm with unlimited Passionfruit Mimosas and Micheladas (the original Mexican brunch drink) for only $15.

Do you offer catering? Each of our restaurants offers catering services, as well as our food truck. In addition, the Las Olas restaurant delivers to the beach and nearby hotels and businesses. I Love Tacos is a great place to host your special occasion celebration. From birthdays and anniversaries to baby showers and first communions, and even bachelor and bachelorette parties, we do it all. We can customize packages for each special event. After-hours packages are available to reserve the entire restaurant.

Is there anything else you would like readers to know about I Love Tacos? At I Love Tacos we work as a family to please each person who

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ediation is an effective and efficient option to costly, bitter and often times very lengthy litigation. Mediation can be done in almost any type of case including, but not limited to, divorce, asset distribution, child support, time-sharing, small claims, contract disputes, landlord/tenant issues, neighbor disputes, family disputes and employer disputes amongst many others. The biggest benefits of Mediation are: ▸▸ Significantly reduced costs ▸▸ The ability to implement creative options ▸▸ Complete control by the Participants

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Litigation (fighting it out in Court) is expensive and stressful. The hourly costs of attorney fees add up quickly, especially in situations where there is extensive discovery and the parties move forward to trial. Depending on the outcome at trial, one side can be responsible not only for his own attorney’s fees, but also for the fees of the opposing attorney. Mediation provides the participants with the ability to decide almost hour-by-hour how much they are willing to spend on the Mediation, since participation is voluntary. Mediation is often conducted prior to filing any documents with the Court. This style of Mediation is the most cost effective. The Parties often present to Mediation prior to retaining an attorney in attempt to resolve most or all the issues prior to proceeding with legal representation and/or the filing fee costs imposed by the Court. Attending Mediation prior to heading to Court can save participants hundreds if not thousands of dollars.

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Mediation provides a unique opportunity to the Participants to explore many different solutions to the dispute at hand. At Court, a Judge or Jury may only award that which has been pled and that to which the Litigant is legally entitled. At Mediation, the Participants can determine what is truly important to them and negotiate on how to reach a mutually agreeable resolution. These creative options can be beneficial in many types of cases, such as where one party is judgment proof and even with a judgment they would not be able to repay the other party. It is also very beneficial in situations where the Participants will need to continue to deal with each other like in Landlord/ Tenant disputes and particularly in family issues involving children. Creative options reached during Mediations through negotiations have been deemed to be effective in providing families the best solutions for unique and often complicated family disputes.

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BY DR. CASTILLO-PLAZA

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

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

What do you mean by “wellness before medicine”?

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

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

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

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t’s the time of year that brings high school seniors news of college acceptances. After 18 years of living under mom and dad’s roof, your “baby” is moving away. It’s an exciting time for kids, but an emotional time for parents. You know how much you will miss your child, and distance won’t keep you from worrying about their well-being. It’s no surprise that you wonder, “Have I done all that I can to keep them safe?” Many parents are stunned to discover that in medical emergencies they may not be entitled to information about their college-aged children. Why? Because in the eyes of the law, your 18-year old is an adult. Legally, parents have no standing to know or do anything. In an emergency, how will health care providers determine whom to call with urgent news? Will they know your child’s prior medical history? Often times, they simply won’t. What’s worse, even if a parent learns of a child’s illness or accident, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) prohibits doctors and hospitals from providing information about an adult’s medical condition without his/her written consent. While some hospitals make reasonable judgments about giving information to parents, others have refused to reveal anything, least of all over the phone. Some may not even acknowledge to frantic parents whether their adult child has been admitted to a hospital. What can a parent do? It’s simple. Have your adult child execute advance directives, which include the following: ▸▸ HIPPA Authorization for Release of Protected Health Information - Grants health care providers permission to disclose medical information to designated individuals, which is essential to informed and timely decision-making. ▸▸ Health Care Power of Attorney - A document that authorizes another person to make medical decisions for your adult child, if they cannot. ▸▸ Living Will - A declaration stating whether or not life-sustaining procedures should be used to prolong life when a terminal condition is irreversible or death is imminent. ▸▸ Emergency Information and Contact List - An organized, updated and concise presentation of prior medical history, allergies, and emergency contact information. Advance directives and emergency contact information should be immediately available when urgently needed, or the information is useless. We strongly recommend that every adult carry in their wallet an emergency medical information card that makes health/contact information and advance directives instantly accessible to medical facilities anywhere in the world. An estate planning attorney can prepare these advance directives, and arrange for an emergency medical card. Life can change in an instant. What are you waiting for? Bruce Iden earned his J.D. from George Washington University National Law Center and his L.L.M in taxation from the University of Miami School of Law. He has been practicing in the area of estate planning and probate and trust administration for over 30 years. For more information, or to schedule a complimentary estate-planning consultation with Mr. Iden, please contact Iden Law Offices at 954-885-0085.

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Discomfort in the heel bone at the end of activity Occasionally painful to the Achilles and ankle Stiffness in the foot in the morning and pain with walking or running Pain alleviated by rest and a decrease in activity Pain is usually present during or after a child is done with the activity, sits for a period of time and then tries to get up and walk

▸▸ Tenderness to the back and bottom of the heel with touch or grasping the heel ▸▸ Walking on the ball of the foot to avoid touching the heel to the ground ▸▸ Discoloration and swelling are almost never seen in the heel ▸▸ Limping at the end of an activity that may persist as the condition worsens

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Modification of activity and avoiding going barefoot Rest and ice Stretching exercises Proper shoe gear and heel lifts to decrease tension on the heel Night splinting to stretch the tight calf muscle and arch ligament Taping the foot to decrease the pulling of the plantar fascia on the heel bone ▸▸ Custom molded orthotics to support the foot and help restore proper alignment ▸▸ Occasional immobilization in a boot or cast to completely rest the heel and allow healing ▸▸ Physical therapy to improve flexibility and diminish inflammation of the growth plate

Carlo A. Messina, DPM, is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Diplomate American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon with the Foot, Ankle and Leg Specialists of South Florida and specializes in treating infants, children, teens and adults. His partners are Dr. Robert Sheinberg, Dr. Al DeSimone, Dr. Fernando Moya, Dr. Alexander Bertot, Dr. Mark Fishman, Dr. David Shenassa, Dr. Nathan Vela and Dr. Michael Cohen. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine in Weston is located at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, 954-389-5900 and in Pembroke Pines at 17842 NW 2nd Street, 954-430-9901. The practice website is www. SOUTHFLORIDASPORTSMEDICINE.org.

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Thousands of art lovers enjoyed the 19th Annual Arts and Fine Crafts Festival hosted by the City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department and Arts and Cultural Advisory Board. Pictured are some of the artists who won first place.

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Deborah Alexander, kindergarten teacher at Pembroke Pines Elementary School, is one of six finalists for Broward County Public Schools Teacher of the Year.

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Members of the Pembroke Pines Charter High School Student Government Association (SGA) recently “dashed” throughout Pembroke Pines City Hall to help raise money for Honor Flight South Florida, a nonprofit volunteer program created to honor America’s Veterans.

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The Builders Club of PPCMS West sent over five boxes filled with donations for the troops in Guantanamo Bay. The donation was in partnership with the Coast Guard, and Commander Chad Bland, who personally flew the donations to the base.

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ADULTS 954-437-7077

KIDS 954-435-4100

1601 N. Flamingo Rd., Suite 3 12333 NW 18th St., Suite #4 Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 Pembroke Pines, FL 33028

Kendall

Aventura

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Coral Springs/Parkland

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