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Like many people, our New Year’s Resolutions are focused on living healthier lives: we want to exercise more, eat healthier, and sleep better. To achieve these goals, we must develop new healthy habits.

William James, a turn-of-the-century psychologist, was one of the first researchers to study habit forming. He discovered three keys to establishing a new habit: (i) Creating an environment to reinforce the behavior you are seeking; (ii) Sticking to the new routine until the habit is fully formed; (iii) Acting now, without delay.

For our resolution to get healthy, we have dedicated Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings to working out. We have pledged to make sure we don’t miss a day, at least for the first two months of the year.

If you have a New Year’s Resolution, block out the time, don’t let anyone or anything interfere with your focus, and, in the words of the Nike slogan, Just do it!

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Sunrise Fire-Rescue Participates in Home Fire Preparedness Campaign

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Plantation Residents Enjoy 48th Annual Holiday Parade The True Meaning of the Holiday Spirit Miss ARC Pageant Makes Dreams Come True for Girls with Disabilities

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The Gentle Gynecology & Obstetrics Family Expands Dr. Michael Augustino & Dr. Fabienne Achille Welcome Dr. Leonardo Catalano

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T O WO R K W I T H T H E B E S T – CA L L T H E K E Y E S C O M PA N Y

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Afternoon at the Movies – Popcorn and a movie! Ages 6-11, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., West Regional Library, 8601 Broward Blvd. Plantation. Call 954-7651585 for more information.

NSU University School Open House – Prospective families are invited to tour the campus and see how teachers inspire students with innovative classroom lessons and 21st century teaching strategies. 9:00am on campus – 3375 SW 75th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale – RSVP at uschool.nova.edu/openhouse or to schedule a personal tour, please call the Admissions Department at 954-262-4506

14th & 28th Chess Club – A chance for casual practice or play. Participants are welcome to bring their chess board if they like. Raffle prize awarded at noon.

Ages 5-18, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. West Regional Library, 8601 Broward Blvd.

Plantation. Call 954-765-1585 for more information.

Ongoing Bedtime Stories – Stories & crafts, all ages, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. West Regional Library, 8601 Broward Blvd.

Plantation. Call 954-765-1585 for more information.

17th Middle School Book Club – Ages 11-14 or in Middle School, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Join the book club as they discuss a book and enjoy snacks. Please check with the library for the upcoming title which will be available at the Youth Services Desk. Preregistration is required. West Regional Library, 8601 Broward Blvd. Plantation. Call 954-7651585 for more information.

Storytime Fun – Stories & crafts, ages 3-5, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Every Thursday. West Regional Library, 8601 Broward Blvd. Plantation. Call 954-7651585 for more information.

Citizenship Class – Adults can participate in this free citizenship preparation course every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Dan Pearl Library, 10500 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise. Call 954357-7440 for more information.

Free Zumba Classes at the Mall – Westfield Broward is not only for shopping, dining and socializing but also for fitness and exercise. The mall Have Fun Speaking in Public – is now offering free Zumba classes Ease into public speaking with a professional but very relaxed and friend every Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 ToastMasters group. You’ll have fun and p.m. in the Macy’s Court. Be sure to RSVP as space is limited: https://www. gain new abilities immediately, plus eventbrite.com/e/zumba-wednesdaysyou’ll meet a great group of people.

Motorola Communicators ToastMasters tickets-20437434918. For more information call 954-473-8101.

Club, Mondays at 5:45 p.m. Cost: free, 8000 West Sunrise Blvd., Plantation. For map and directions visit www.tiny.cc/ ToastMasters or call 754-551-2362.

GFWC Plantation Acres Women’s Club – New members are always welcome! Club meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation.

For more information contact Linda Buchanan at 954-242-4029 or Joan Khan at 954-803-9481. You may also email PAWCFlorida@gmail.com or visit PAWCFlorida.org.

Wags N’ Tales – Children ages 5 to 12 years gain confidence reading to a gentle pet therapy dog. 3:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.

Sponsored by the Broward County Humane Society. Must preregister at 954-357-7422 or at information desk.

Want to Get a Job? – Employability training for teens. Ages 14-18, 1-2:30 p.m. Dan Pearl Library, 10500 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise.

Learn skills to help you land a job such as: interviewing skills, resume writing, dressing for success, finding job leads and mastering telephone skills.

Workshop limited to 20 participants.

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“Anything Can Happen” Wednesdays – Stories, & activities.

Ages 3-11. 4:00 p.m. West Regional Library, 8601 Broward Blvd. Plantation.

Call 954-765-1585 for more information.

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Plantation Junior Women’s Club – Meetings are at 7:00 p.m. the 3rd Wednesday of every month at Deicke Auditorium. Call 954-903-7725 for more information or visit pjwcfl.org.

Family Game Nights – 3rd Friday of every month, 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., Plantation Community Church fellowship hall, 6701 W. Broward Blvd., Board games, ping pong, Foosball, pizza and fun. Families or unaccompanied youth 15 and older are invited. $3 per person, maximum $10 per family covers the cost of pizza.

Bring your own drinks and games. For more information call 954-797-7769.

GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club – 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10:00 a.m.

Deicke Auditorium, 5701 Cypress Road, Plantation. For more information contact Darlene at 954-295-0754 or e-mail davrealtor@comcast.net.

Night Division of GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club – 4th Tuesday of each month, 7:00 p.m., Deicke Auditorium, 5701 Cypress Road, Plantation. For more information contact Darlene at 954-295-0754 or e-mail davrealtor@ comcast.net.

GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Plantation – 4th Tuesday of each month, 7:00 p.m., Deicke Auditorium, 5701 Cypress Road, Plantation. For more information contact Amanda at 954-2406044 or e-mail aflutie@aol.com.

Rotary Club – Meets every Tuesday at Noon at Jacaranda Country Club. For more information call 954-577-8881 or visit www.rotary.org.

Yoga With Melanie – Gentle mat class, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. every Wednesday.

Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El, 8200 Peters Road, Plantation. Cost: $8, temple members; $10 non-members. Call 954328-2880 for more information.

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Sunrise Fire-Rescue Participates in Home Fire Preparedness Campaign SECTION HEAD COMMUNITY NEWS

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ore than 40 volunteers from the Broward County Chapter of the American Red Cross joined Sunrise Fire-Rescue, successfully installing over 300 smoke alarms in 158 Sunrise homes as teams went door-todoor in an area of about 800 homes in November.

The event was the third in Sunrise since the American Red Cross launched the Home Fire Preparedness Campaign in 2014. By providing free smoke alarms to those who may not be able to obtain and install them on their own, the program aims to reduce the number of fire-related deaths and injuries in the US by 25% by the year 2020. To date, nearly 500,000 smoke alarms have been installed across the country under the program, which has been credited for 111 people escaping home fires after being alerted by the alarms received. Saturday’s event brought the total number of alarms installed in Sunrise through the program to about 600.

“Smoke alarms play such an important role in protecting your family and your home in the event of a fire,” said Sunrise Fire-Rescue Chief Thomas DiBernardo. “We’re happy for the opportunity to partner with the Red Cross and bring this life-saving program to Sunrise residents, and we are committed to get as many households covered as we can.”

For ongoing safety tips and news from Sunrise Fire-Rescue, please visit www.sunrisefl.gov/fire

Plantation Residents Enjoy 48th Annual Holiday Parade

BY JILL SHARPE

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hree thousand residents packed the streets for the 48th Annual “It’s A Wonderful Life” Holiday Parade on November 19th. This year’s parade, presented by The Fountains and Westfield Broward, helped to get residents in the holiday spirit with marching units, choruses, bands and floats.

“The parade is one of Plantation’s favorite family holiday traditions,” said Siobhan Edwards, President and Executive Director of the Plantation Chamber of Commerce. “The Chamber really enjoys partnering with the City to facilitate this event each year.”

This year’s parade started with vehicles and floats at the corner of Broward Boulevard and 441. Walking units and marching bands joined in at East Acre Drive and Broward Boulevard. The streets were packed with people cheering on their friends, children and coworkers. There were City leaders, civic and social groups and lots of entertainment.

As always, the parade ended with a visit from Santa Claus who met with his admirers at Westfield Broward according to Edwards. “It’s always so much fun to see children of all ages enjoy this event,” she said. “After all, Plantation is really all about family.”

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GOING BEYOND BOOK SMART. NOW THAT’S SMART. At NSU University School, the classroom is our cornerstone, but we recognize that true development takes a combination of academics, arts, athletics, and community service. By allowing our students to focus on their individual talents and strengths, we are able to bring out the best in them today - and well into the future.

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Miss ARC Pageant Makes Dreams Come True for Girls with Disabilities COMMUITY NEWS

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n November 13th, twenty girls with disabilities took to the stage at the historic Parker Playhouse to compete in the fourth annual Miss ARC Broward Pageant.

Margaux Grimmel was named Miss ARC Broward 2017 and Samantha Bash was named Little Miss ARC Broward 2017. Their families, friends and nearly 1,000 community supporters were there to celebrate the occasion.

“The Miss ARC pageant does far more than showcase the beauty of our special population of girls,” says Margaux’s mother, Kimberly Grimmel. “It allows our girls to access something just a small fraction of the general population gets to do. The girls leave this positive experience with enduring self esteem and confidence.”

Each contestant had the opportunity to show off their talents during the personality round presented by SunTrust Bank, and to shine in the eveningwear and interview rounds presented by Sharon Stiles.

The real beauty of this pageant is that everyone’s a winner, and no one leaves the pageant empty-handed.

Each contestant participated in a chain of pre-pageant events throughout the fall including an ice cream social, Tanya Bower’s Afternoon Tea Party presented

by Stiles Corporation, The Eppy Group’s Facebook Fan Favorite Contest, and Casbah Spa and Salon’s spa day.

This event has not only changed the lives of the participants, it has brought the community together for a celebration of support and acceptance of people with unique abilities. Proceeds from the event will support ARC Broward’s initiatives

which provide the encouragement and opportunities that create life-challenging outcomes so that people with disabilities and other life challenges can reach their full potential.

Since its inception, the pageant has nearly tripled in size. This year’s event had more than 50 corporate and individual community partners including Presenting sponsor Holland and Knight, RSM US LLP, Sharon Stiles, SunTrust Bank, Stiles Corporation, Breakthru Beverage, Right Management, Publix Super Market Charities, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Ultimate Software, Phil Smith Auto, The Eppy Group, Katie and Molly Adler, Casbah Spa and Salon, Berman Law Group, Lee and Ana Brushingham, City Furniture, Community Care Plan, Cindy DeSantis, Diversified Window Solutions, The Eaton Family, Etiquette Boutiques, Gray Robinson, Rip Kersey, Mombach, Boyle, Hardin, and Simmons, PA, Ocello Automotive, Paterson Project Management, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stonegate Bank, The Travisano Family, Tripp Scott, WBS Technologies, Wild, Felice and Partners, PA. Galleria Fort Lauderdale, Gary Arenson, Polin Public Relations , SHADES Kids, and Park Shore Drug.

ARC Broward is still accepting donations. Simply text the word “CROWN” to 91999, to help support the 21 services and programs that help people with disabilities and other life challenges realize their full potential.

Special Movie Screening at Plantation Synagogue Aims to Change the Way Girls Are Valued

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abbi Howard Needleman at Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El in Plantation is proud to support and encourage the efforts of the young people in his congregation in all they do to make the world a better place. One of his young congregants who is passionate about making a difference is Cate Kapp, a thirteen-year-old who has been inspired by Girl Rising, a global campaign for girls’ education and empowerment. The mission of Girl Rising is to change the way the world values girls and ensure that girls’ education is part of the mainstream conversation.

Girl Rising seeks to bring visibility to the issues girls face and inspire people to dismantle the barriers that hold them back. They also focus on getting girls in school through ENGAGE - a dynamic public-partnership in India, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria.

Kapp first learned about the Girl Rising movement when she watched a revolutionary CNN film that follows the life stories of nine girls from the developing world who struggle every day for freedom, education and a voice in their home countries. Kapp, who first watched the film with her parents, learned that 66 million girls in the world are not able to receive an education.

“I could not get that number out of my mind,” said Kapp “I felt for these girls and from that

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moment on it became personal to me and I felt that I needed to do something to help them. I love school and I can’t imagine being told that I can’t go to school.”

To help raise awareness and funds for Girl Rising, Kapp asked Rabbi Needleman if he would agree to host a screening of the film at the Temple. Rabbi Needleman quickly agreed and a date was set.

Reilly Corbett, Development Officer for Girl Rising, said the organization is moved by Kapp’s passion and determination to change the world. “We know that grassroots activities are key to helping us impact the lives of millions of girls around the world, but it’s young people like Cate that are particularly inspiring.

She gives us hope that a world where all girls are empowered is possible.”

The very special movie screening of Girl Rising is open to the entire community. The film will be shown at Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El on January 17th at 6:00 p.m. A light bite and a short Q & A discussion will follow the film. Admission is $18 and 100 percent of the proceeds will go to Girl Rising. RSVP to Cate Kapp at CateforGirlRising@gmail.com.

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2016 Art Search Winners Announced SECTION HEAD COMMUNITY NEWS

BY JILL SHARPE

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nce again this year the City of Plantation Parks & Recreation Department and The Plantation Junior Woman’s Club sponsored Art Search – A FREE Visual Arts Competition for students in grades K-12.

The theme of the contest this year was “A Celebration of Art”. All mediums of art, with the exception of 3-D sculptures, were accepted. Winning pieces of art from each grade were displayed November 12th & 13th at Art in the Park in Liberty Tree Park.

At a formal awards ceremony on Tuesday, December 6th, the first, second and third place winners were presented with award ribbons and gift cards in each grade level. The winning artwork will hang in Central Park for one year.

2016 Art Search Winners

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The Gentle Gynecology & Obstetrics Family Expands Dr. Michael Augustino & Dr. Fabienne Achille Welcome Dr. Leonardo Catalano

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Dr. Achille: I am a South Florida native. I was born at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital and, coincidentally, that is where I completed my residency. I chose to be an OB/GYN because I enjoy that I have a broad mix of patients. In one day, I can see patients in my office, do a delivery and also do minimally invasive gynecological surgery.

Each day is different and I love being able to be a part of the many phases of life women go through.

Dr. Augustino, Dr. Achille and Dr. Catalano each bring a unique perspective to the field of gynecology and obstetrics. The three share more about their backgrounds and contributions to the practice, which has been voted Best OB/GYN practice in Best of Weston for the past nine years.

Dr. Augustino: I enjoy the relationships I have built with my patients over the years. I’ve been in practice long enough that I’m now delivering the grandchildren of some of my original patients. Just the other day, I was making rounds at the hospital and saw a new mom who I had actually delivered. That speaks volumes for the level of care we provide our patients that we have multi-generational families visiting our practice.

What is Gentle Gynecology & Obstetrics?

Dr. Augustino: I have been practicing medicine in South Florida for the past 30 years. About eight years ago, I left the world of corporate medicine to open my own private practice. After a few years, it had grown so much I was able to bring on an associate, Dr. Achille. We are now both pleased to welcome Dr. Catalano. We are confident his background and surgical expertise will complement that of Dr. Achille and myself and allow us to provide an expanded scope of services to our patients.

Can you please share a bit about your background and why you choose this field?

Dr. Catalano: Although new to Gentle Gynecology & Obstetrics, I have been in practice for the past four years in the Plantation area. I graduated from the Ponce School of Medicine in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I completed my residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at San Juan City Hospital, and did my internship at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital. I chose obstetrics and gynecology because it allows me to care for patients throughout their lifespan, from adolescence through childbearing years and well beyond. I am one of the few physicians to provide adolescent gynecological services. I see patients as young as nine years old with pelvic pain, menstruation issues, or malformation.

You all have different backgrounds, so what unique perspectives do you bring to the practice?

Dr. Achille: As a female, I can relate to a lot of what patients are going through. Having children myself and going through labor, I can share true experiences that may help many nervous first time moms.

I can be that voice for some moms with teenage girls who are thinking or have explored having sex.

And, a lot of times, I can be that girlfriend that you just need to talk to.

Dr. Catalano: I grew up in Puerto Rico and speak fluent Spanish. Being bilingual allows me to communicate clearly in the first language of many patients, which certainly helps put them at ease.

Dr. Augustino: Having been in practice for 30 years, many of my patients have experienced menopause, which brings up the issue of hormone replacement. Our practice was the first in the area to offer bio-identical hormone treatment, for both men and women.

What are the benefits of bio-identical hormone therapy?

Dr. Augustino: Natural hormone replacement is safer, healthier and has far less side effects than synthetic hormones and delivers better results.

Unlike traditional prescription drugs, natural hormone replacement therapy is tailored to the individual patient. Dosage is based on actual lab work, as well as weight and age, so each patient has a personalized treatment plan. I measure those parameters at each office visit and can alter the dosage accordingly. I want to point out that bio-identical hormones are natural. Patients need not fear. There are no risks of cancer, stroke, heart attack or clotting like people feared from synthetic hormones.

How is technology changing the field of gynecology?

Dr. Achille: With more women working fulltime, it becomes more difficult to take time to take care of ourselves. With the pressure of having to take as little time off as possible, a lot of treatments for common gynecological issues such as heavy bleeding and pelvic pain can now be treated with medications or minimally invasive procedures. Hospital stays are now shorter and patients are in less pain.

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r. Michael Augustino, Dr. Fabienne Achille and the staff at Gentle Gynecology & Obstetrics are excited to announce that Dr. Leonardo Catalano has joined the practice. All three physicians are committed to delivering personalized patient care to women of all ages, from adolescence to post-menopause. Now, with an additional doctor on staff, the practice is able to expand its areas of expertise to better serve patients.

Dr. Catalano: New technology, such as the Davinci robot, are allowing us to perform minimally invasive procedures either in our office or at an outpatient surgical center, which offer patients a faster recovery time allowing women to get back to their normal lifestyle sooner.

What technical skills do you offer?

Dr. Catalano: I specialize in minimally invasive robotic surgery for complicated gynecological issues including pelvic surgery, labioplasty and vaginal reconstruction.

Dr. Achille: I am certified in robotic surgery and the Mona Lisa Touch. It is an alternative option for women who cannot use hormones, such as women with breast cancer, who have vaginal dryness, frequent urine infections and pain with sex.

What other services does Gentle Gynecology & Obstetrics provide?

Dr. Augustino: Our services include, but are not limited to: obstetrics offering complete prenatal care; in-office ultrasound; annual well-woman exams; menopause care; family planning and contraceptive counseling; in-office lab testing; mammography and bone-density screening; and surgical procedures and alternatives.

Do all three of you offer obstetric care?

Dr. Augustino: Absolutely! The joy of bringing a baby into the world is one of the reasons all three of us went into this field. Our practice specializes in personalized patient care and nowhere is that more important than during pregnancy. Throughout the course of prenatal care, patients have the opportunity to meet the other doctors, but you will always have your preferred doctor. All of us cherish and respect that bond between doctor and patient.

Dr. Michael Augustino, Dr. Fabienne Achille and Dr. Leonardo Catalano have offices in Weston and Pembroke Pines, with privileges at Memorial Hospital West. The Weston office is located at 1605 Town Center Boulevard. Appointments can be made by calling 954-384-8668. The Pembroke Pines office is located adjacent to the hospital at 603 N. Flamingo Road, Suite 360A. Call 954-436-7667 to schedule an appointment in Pembroke Pines.

To learn more about Gentle Gynecology & Obstetrics, visit www.docAobgyn.com.

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Drone Technology Soars at Inaugural Drone Competition

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BY JILL SHARPE

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ore than 80 student pilots filled the air with their individual drones at the Inaugural Drone Competition December 10th in the South Plantation High gymnasium.

The competition pitted students from 22 different secondary schools in Broward, Dade, Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties at the first student-run event in Florida.

“It’s the first of its kind for high school, and it could grow into something huge,” said junior Matthew Ross of Plantation. “There’s nothing else like drone-flying FPV (First Person View). You are flying while looking through the camera’s perspective.”

The day began at 7:00 a.m. with practice runs.

After the opening ceremony at 10:00 a.m., the qualifying races began with Division 3 Middle School, then Division 3 High School, followed by Division 2 and, and then Division 1. Finals were after the lunch break with the closing ceremony at 5:00 p.m.

Students had the opportunity to select which level to enter. Two drones raced simultaneously in a figure eight route including hoops, lighting, fog and tunnels.

Each pilot flew three heats to determine the Quarterfinal, Semi-finals and Final standings.

“I think drones are cool because they replicate a video game in the coolest way,” said junior Sorin Slater of Plantation. “It’s exciting to put my skills to the test and fun to race in the competition.”

The drone technology and curriculum is only two years old at South Plantation but the students believe it is here to stay. “Drone racing is an exciting experience and working with the new technology that is part of our future is fun,” said junior

Morgan Anderson of Plantation.

STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) curriculum encourages students to design and build their innovations using teamwork. “We want to inspire and motivate all Broward County students to pursue STEM related careers through friendly drone competitions,” said Gustavo Junco who coordinated the event with his students. “We hope to make South Florida a hub for the drone industry.”

For more information visit www.browarddoneleague.wixsite.com/ bcdl or contact Gustavo Junco, Drone Competition Coordinator at 754-323-1982 or broarddroneleague@outlook.com.

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American Heritage Hosts FIRST Lego League Robotics Tournament

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f anyone just peeked into the High School gym at American Heritage on November 19th, they would sure know that something special was happening. On that day, hundreds of students, parents and volunteers gathered to participate in the FIRST Lego League (FLL) practice tournament hosted by the high school robotics Teams and volunteers that made the American Heritage Practice Competition a great success. club, Team 2383, the Ninjineers.

After months of planning and preparation, the day had come to change the way that kids looks at engineering. Teams competed in four aspects - robot game, technical design, project and core values.

Junior, Aaron Kredi, and seniors, FLL is a program that gets kids Zachary Smith and Manusri from ages 9-12 interested and Viswanathan, helping judge teams Head Mentor, Massimo Salafia, pictured with at American Heritage Practice FLL motivated to get their hands dirty FLL Team 17589, the Ninjineers. FLL team members, on the robot table.

Competition. in different aspects of engineering, remember being where the teams are a couple of years ago, and now, I get the introducing STEM principles as needed and applied in the 21st Century. amazing opportunity to judge, coordinate, and plan a competition that will hopefully Sidhaant Rath, competition coordinator and Ninjineers logistics officer, said inspire kids to give back to their community and pursue education in engineering,” engineering encompasses so many life aspects and FLL is the perfect place to get Rath said. full comprehension of the engineering process.

Robotics main mentor Massimo Salafia, agreed and said hosting the practice “I began my experience with FIRST when I was in 6th grade and it has been an competition at American Heritage benefitted more than just the team in attendance. amazing experience that has literally changed my life,” said Rath. It provided me “It helped high school students understand that hosting and planning an event is with so many doorways to amazing opportunities.” more work than they thought,” Salafia said.

Rath said planning and hosting a competition was a full circle moment. “I

Public Middle School in Sunrise hosts Montessori Magnet Open House

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air Middle School hosted their Montessori Magnet Open House on Wednesday November 9th.

Parents and students who attended were very pleased with the new Montessori program at Bair, as they are looking for an alternative to the traditional method of teaching and learning,” said Magnet Coordinator Dian Emrith. “Parents were able to receive information about the program, meet the Montessori teachers, talk to current students and parents, and tour the classrooms.”

The Montessori program at Bair offers rigorous and challenging differentiated instruction, a wide variety of activities to support the learning process, and a curriculum aligned to real-world situations.

Students learn leadership skills and participate in service activities to foster social and environmental awareness.

In order to qualify for the program, students must be proficient (3.0 or higher) on the FSA in Reading and Math. In addition, they must have a minimum 2.5 GPA in Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Math.

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lantation Resident Valeria Hansen is passionate about many things and dreams of a career as a film maker. However, unlike many aspiring artists, Hansen does not seek fame for herself. Her dream is to use film as a platform to advance the causes she cares about.

One of those causes is an organization called Girl Up, an initiative of the United Nations Foundation that supports programs that give girls in countries such as Ethiopia, Guatemala, Liberia, Malawi and India, an equal chance for education, health, social and economic opportunities, and a life free from violence. Hansen served as President and Founder of the South Florida Girl Up introducing and expanding the Girl Up campaign in Florida and Latin America.

“When I learned about Girl Up, there was only one school club in Florida, and if you didn’t attend that school you couldn’t join,” said Hansen. “I created South Florida Girl Up in 2012, to give every girl from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties the opportunity to become a leader and help girls in developing countries get an education while serving locally in projects with global and measurable impact, regardless of the school they attend.”

During her tenure as President of South Florida Girl Up, Hansen recruited club members and volunteers from 16 schools in the tri-county area to assist in events and legislative meetings. Through her efforts Girl Up was featured in numerous South Florida community events including three years at PhilanthroFest and two years at One Billion Rising Miami. They collected and donated over 100 books and collected and sold 100 dresses on the organiza-

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Hansen and her club also reached out to Florida Representatives and obtained co-sponsorships for the Girls Count Act. In addition, Hansen led South Florida Girl Up in their efforts to deliver 500 advocacy cards, made 70 phone calls, wrote 254 letters and posted more than 700 online call to actions, making up a total of one-third of the actions taken by clubs nationwide.

As a result of her work as President of South Florida Girl Up, Hansen was nominated and selected to be a United Nations Foundation Girl Up National Teen Advisor.

As a Teen Advisor, she organized, led and presented at multiple community events regarding youth and education. She also presented and led workshops at the Girl Up Leadership Summit 2014 and had the honor to be the Keynote Speaker for UNA-USA Global Classrooms Miami for 700 plus Miami-Dade students and teachers. She was also a featured speaker for the Miami-Dade College Human Rights Human Trafficking series.

Together with the United National Foundation, the South Florida Girl Up has contributed to the lives of 20,000 adolescent girls worldwide by way of their fundraising and advocacy campaigns which among other things secured mandatory birth certificates so that more girls in developing countries could be counted in the census, and avoid human trafficking.

“I am proud of what we were able to do for so many girls, including those in South Florida, who benefitted by learning to advocate with their legislators on behalf of girls who didn’t have a voice for themselves.” Hansen said.

DINING GUIDE

Our City Media’s

good eats

A Collection of Great Bites from Broward and Beyond

South Florida is a cultural melting pot and nowhere is that more evident than in its cuisine. This is reflected in the region’s abundant culinary offerings, including sushi, ceviche, pasta, bagels, barbecue, plus everything in between. From the beach to West Broward, there are literally thousands of restaurants in which to dine, while you sample and savor the flavors of our culturally-rich communities.

The Our City Media Dining Guide is a list of restaurants, organized by city. It offers choices to fit all tastes and budgets.

We’ve indicated the cuisine to help satisfy your cravings or simply as a starting point to try something new. Please keep this guide as a reference as you to travel the world one bite at a time.

Dining Guide AVENTURA

Sicilian Oven

Asaka Japanese Restaurant 20355 Biscayne Boulevard | (305) 682-9331 asakasushi.com Japanese $$

Barrio Latino Restaurant

3585 NE 207th Street | (305) 692-4455 barriolatinorestaurant.com Latin $$

Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina

19999 West Country Club Drive | (786) 279-6600 michaelmina.net Steakhouse $$

Corsair Kitchen & Bar

19999 West Country Club Drive | (786) 279-6800 corsairmiami.com American $$$$

The Grill on the Alley

19501 Biscayne Boulevard | (305) 466-7195 thegrill.com American $$$

Mo’s Bagels & Deli

2780 187th Street | (305) 936-8555 Deli $$

Don Nicola Pizzeria

3585 Mystic Pointe Drive | (786) 916-2028 donnicolapizzeria.com Italian $$

20475 Biscayne Boulevard | (305) 682-1890 sicilianoven.com Italian $$

Soho Asian Bar & Grill

19004 NE 29th Avenue | (305) 446-6565 sohoasiangrill.com Fusion $$$

DAVIE

Landlubber’s Raw Bar & Grill

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

Ally’s Comfort Café

Marola’s Trattoria

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

The Melting Pot

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 $$

China City

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 $$

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

Eddie’s Thai

Toss Up Salads

2571 North Hiatus Road | (954) 704-9006 eddiesthai.com Thai $$

Havana’s Cuban Cuisine

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

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

J72 Chef’s Café

3712 Davie Road | (954) 908-5608 j72cafe.com Peruvian Fusion $$ 2411 South University Drive | (954) 766-4304 mission-bbq.com Barbecue $$

Oh Ceviche

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

8616 Griffin Road | (954) 440-4140 tossupsalads.com Vegetarian $$

Vienna Café and Bistro

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza

Mission BBQ

Tin Cup Sports Bar & Grill

9552 Griffin Road | (954) 434-0470 Chinese $$

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

Shinju Japanese Buffet

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

5724 South Flamingo Road | (954) 680-6599 viennacafeandbistro.com European $$

Vinnie’s Lobster Bar

5810 South University Drive | (954) 680-3323 Seafood $$

2016 bestof weston BEST SUSHI

Restaurant

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FREE LUNCH OR DINNER FOR YOU! Free lunch or dinner for the birthday person

with party of 4 adults per check or more. After taxes. Drive license required. can not be combine with any other special. Exp. 01/31/17

1651 Bonaventure Blvd. · Weston, FL 33326 (next to Walgreens)

954.389.5188 | www.pocbuffet.com

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FORT LAUDERDALE: 15th Street Fisheries 1900 SE 15th St | (954) 763-2777 15streetfisheries.com Seafood $$$

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

J28 Sandwich Bar 1854 North Young Circle | (754) 208-2902 j28sandwichbar.com

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

JWB Prime

HALLANDALE BEACH

1111 North Ocean Drive | (954) 874-4462 jwbrestaurant.com Steakhouse $$$$

Adena Grill

La Flambee

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

2051 Hollywood Boulevard | (954) 613-5726 French $$

Frankey’s Sports Bar

2723 Boulevard | (954) 921-9990 laurascubanrestaurant.com Cuban $$

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

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

ROK BRGR Burger Bar 600 Silks Run | (954) 367-3970 rokbrgr.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 $$

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

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

Firehouse BBQ & Smoking Company

Laura’s Cuba Restaurant

Land Shark Bar & Grill 1111 North Ocean Drive | (954) 874-4444 margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com American $$

Lola’s on Harrison 2032 Harrison Street | (954) 927-9851 lolasonharrison.com American $$$

Margaritaville 1111 North Ocean Drive | (954) 874-4471 margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com American $$

Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub & Restaurant 1921 Hollywood Blvd | (954) 921-2317 mickeybyrnes.com Irish Pub $$

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

Rickey’s Restaurant & Sports Bar 4799 Hollywood Boulevard | (954) 966-1429 Sports Bar $$

Rudy’s Pub & Restaurant 1650 Johnson St | (954) 927-6040 rudysofhollywood.com American $$

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

Runas Peruvian Cuisine

GG’s Waterfront Bar & Grill

Sardelli Italian Steakhouse

219 North 21 Avenue | (954) 947-3134 Peruvian $$

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

331 Van Buren St | (954) 921-8331 sardellis.com Italian $$

Giorgio’s Bakery & Bistro

Shabo’s Barbecue

800 N Ocean Dr | (954) 929-5550 giorgiosbakery.com American $$$

1840 Harrison Street | (954) 559-6164 shabosbarbecue.com Moroccan $$

GoBistro

Shenanigans Sports Pub

2035 Hollywood Boulevard | (754) 263-2826 eatgobistro.com Japanese $$

3303 Sheridan Street | (954) 981-9702 shenaniganssportspub.com Sports Bar $$

The Greek Joint

Siamrice Thai & Tapas

1925 Hollywood Blvd | (954) 929-9966 thegreekjoint.com Greek $$

5071 Sheridan Street | (954) 981-2002 siamricethaitapas.com Thai $$

Hyde Beach Kitchen & Cocktails

Sonny’s Famous Steak Hogies

111 S Surf Rd | (954) 699-0901 crabs.com American $$$

1857 NW 66th Avenue | (954) 989-0561 sonnysfamoussteakhogies.com Sandwich $

Il Posto Ristorante

Sugar Reef Grill

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

600 North Surf Road | (954) 922-1119 sugarreefgrill.com Fusion $$

The Taco Spot

El Fogon

1500 North Boardwalk | (954) 921-7711 thetacospothollywood.com Mexican $$

2913 SW 160th Avenue | (954) 674-3410 elfogonmiramar.com Peruvian $$

Tipsy Boar

Giardino Gourmet Salads

1906 Harrison Street | (954) 947-6306 thetipsyboar.com American $$

12144 Miramar Parkway | (954) 437-9101 giardinosalads.com Salads $

Viva Brazil

Nami Sushi

1657 South 21st Avenue | (954) 548-6255 vivabrazilfl.com Steakhouse $$

12711 Miramar Parkway | (954) 436-8388 mynamisushi.com Japanese $$

Whiskey Tango Bar & Grill

Texas Roadhouse

1903 Hollywood Blvd | (954) 925-2555 whiskeytangofl.com American $$

3241 SW 160th Avenue | (954) 499-3391 texasroadhouse.com Barbeque $$

MIAMI LAKES

Tijuana Flats

The Original Shula’s 7601 Miami Lakes Drive | (305) 820-8102 donshula.com Steakhouse $$$$

MIRAMAR Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza 3111 SW 160th Avenue | (954) 392-3811 acfp.com Italian $$

Blue Ginger Hibachi & Sushi 14395 Miramar Parkway | (754) 202-3098 bluegingerseafoodsteakhouse.com Japanese $$

Bokampers Sports Bar & Grill 15500 SW 29th Street | (754) 400-8558 bokampers.com Sports Bar $$

Che Pibe Argentinian Grill 11040 Pembroke Road | (954) 433-7224 chepiberestaurant.com Argentine $$

Coconutz Fusion Café 2408 South State Road 7 | (954) 961-3334 coconutzcafe.com Fusion $$

La Famiglia 11655 Red Road | (954) 862-7499 lafamigliarestaurant.net Italian $$

14633 Miramar Parkway | (954) 437-9213 tijuanaflats.com Mexican $

PEMBROKE PINES El Atlakat Restaurant 8984 Taft Street | (954) 450-0866 elatlakatrestaurant.com Salvadoran $

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

Bru’s Room Sports Grill 10060 Pines Boulevard | (954) 239-4550 brusroom.com/ Sports Bar $$

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

La Casserola 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 18283 Pines Boulevard | (754) 703-4847 harukomiami.com Japanese $$

I Love Tacos Restaurant

Al Salam

Kaya’s Mediterranean Bistro

Amazing Asian Bistro

Mezes Greek Taverna

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza

15807 Pines Boulevard | (954) 450-3522 ilovetacosrestaurant.com Mexican $$ 1411 North Palm Avenue | (954) 589-0674 kayasmediterraneanbistro.com Mediterranean $$$ 10040 Pines Boulevard | (954) 430-1725 mezestaverna.com Greek $$

Mikan Japanese Restaurant

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

The Pub Pembroke

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

Red Yabba

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

Roasting Buddies

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

Ruchi

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

Salsa Fiesta

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

Shinju Japanese Buffet

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

Sosta Café

10800 Pines Boulevard | (954) 613-4021 sostacaffe.com Italian $$

Submarine Crab

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

Supunnahong Thai

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

Village Tavern

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

Zaika Grill

1491 North Palm Avenue | (954) 391-9919 zaikagrill.net Indian $$

PLANTATION 7 Flavors Restaurant

1816 North University Drive | (954) 916-5193 alsalam-restaurant.com Middle Eastern $$ 10101 Cleary Boulevard | (954) 474-3797 amazingasianbistro.com Japanese Fusion $$ 512 North Pine Island Road | (954) 474-3311 Italian $$

Ella Café

9743 West Broward Boulevard | (954) 530-4264 ellacafeplantation.com Coffee Shop $

The Green Wave

5221 West Broward Boulevard | (954) 581-8377 greenwavecafe.org Vegetarian $$

Izgara Express

1251 South Pine Island Road | (954) 475-8990 Middle Eastern $

KIKO Japanese and Thai

801 South University Drive | (954) 473-0077 kikorestaurant.com Japanese, Thai $$

Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine

7015 West Broward Boulevard | (954) 584-4400 lasvegascubancuisine.com Cuban $

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill

801 South University Drive | (954) 472-5550 limefreshmexicangrill.com Mexican $

Marumi Sushi

8271 West Sunrise Boulevard | (954) 318-4455 marumisushi.net Japanese $$

Mustard Seed Bistro

256 South University Drive | (954) 533-9326 mustardseedbistro.com Café $$

Padrino’s Cuban Cuisine

801 South University Drive | (954) 476-5777 padrinos.com Cuban $

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.

All That Jazz Café & Grill

3491 Hiatus Road, Sunrise 954-572-0821 $ All That Jazz Café & Grill is not your typical restaurant. By day it operates as New York Music Academy, but 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.

Vivace Gourmet Pizza & Pasta

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 $$

Landlubber’s Raw Bar & Grill

Rickey’s Restaurant & Sports Bar

1487 South University Drive | (954) 533-7104 Bakery $

Zaatar Lebanese Food

1893 North Pine Island Road | (954) 370-0039 zaatarlebanesefood.com Middle Eastern $

Las Cholitas

1851 North Pine Island Road | (954) 473-2884 Landlubbersbarandgrill.com Sports Bar $$

Thai Thai

J. Alexander’s

1511 South University Drive | (954) 915-0806 vignetosplantation.com Italian $$

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

Gold Marquess Fine Chinese Food

1831 North Pine Island Road | (954) 306-6041 Peruvian $$

Parlour Vegan Bakery

1861 North Pine Island Boulevard | (954) 424-0808 Thai $$

Al Natour Restaurant

JWB Prime Steakhouse

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.

7815 West Sunrise Boulevard | (954) 370-6200 7flavors.net Indian $$ 8550 West Broward Boulevard | (954) 916-8837 jalexandersholdings.com American $$

Our City Media Picks

Vignetos Italian Grill

Sicilian Oven

801 South University Drive | (954) 533-1047 sicilianoven.com Italian $$

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.

1111 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood 954-874-4462 $$$$ Located at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort JWB offers a contemporary menu of fresh seafood including spear-caught fish, a raw bar and prime steaks paired with world-class wines and handcrafted cocktails. JWB, named after James (Jimmy) William Buffett himself, is ideal for romantic dinners or small group gatherings.

Parc 28

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.

POC American Fusion Buffet & Sushi

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.

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.

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.

Vivace Gourmet Pizza & Pasta

Lucille’s American Café

2250 Weston Road | (954) 384-9007 lucillescafe.com American $$

Sabor Latino

1800 Bell Tower Lane | (954) 389-2552 duffysmvp.com Sports Bar $$

Zona Fresca

Entretapas

Masan Asian Grill

Stevie B’s Rib Café

SUNRISE

Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill

9763 West Broward Boulevard | (954) 440-2189 vivacepizza.com Italian $$ 1095 South University Drive | (954) 370-3332 zonafresca.com Mexican $$

All That Jazz Café & Grill

3491 Hiatus Road | (954) 572-0821 allthatjazzcafe.com Café $

WESTON Acquolina Ristorante

Duffy’s Sports Grill

74 Indian Trace | (954) 385-3262 entretapasweston.com Spanish $$ 2460 Weston Road | (954) 385-8080 flanigans.net Seafood $$

I Love Tacos Restaurant

2203 North Commerce Parkway | (954) 515-0120 ilovetacosrestaurant.com Mexican $$

1924 Weston Road | (954) 888-4689 Asian $

Mochika Peru Bistro 2219 North Commerce Pkwy (954) 389-8871 mochikaperubistro.com Peruvian $$

Moon Thai & Japanese

2818 Weston Road | (954) 384-7275 moonthai.com Asian $$

Offerdahl’s Café Grill

2320 Weston Road | (954) 389-1880 acquolinaweston.com Italian $$

Ireland’s Steakhouse

250 Racquet Club Road | (954) 349-5656 Steakhouse $$$$

2274 Weston Road | (954) 384-1043 offerdahls.com Cafe $

Bellini Italian Bistro

La Perla Seafood Bar & Grill

Parc 28

2780 Weston Road | (954) 306-0781 belliniweston.com Italian $$

1396 SW 160th Avenue | (954) 385-1102 laperlarestaurants.com Peruvian $$

Carolina Ale House

La Pequeña Colombia

2618 Weston Road | (954) 217-1233 carolinaalehouse.com Sports Bar $

1300 SW 160th Ave | (954) 349-9070 lapequenacolombia.com Colombian $$

Cerviche Arigato Restaurant

La Rural

288 Indian Trace | (954) 385-5585 cevichearigato.com Peruvian Fusion $$

2350 Weston Road | (954) 389-5009 laruralweston.com Steakhouse $$

The Cheese Course

La Torretta

1679 Market Street | (954) 384-8183 thecheesecourse.com Cafe $$

308 Indian Trace | (954) 217-9935 latorrettaweston.com Italian $$

1382 Weston Road | (954) 389-7029 Asian $

Pei Wei

4517 Weston Road | (954) 308-7330 peiwei.com Asian $

POC American Fusion Buffet & Sushi

1651 Bonaventure Boulevard | (954) 389-5188 pocbuffet.com Asian $$

Primetime Restaurant & Bar

1744 Main Street | (954) 349-2100 primetimeweston.com Steakhouse $$$

2406 Weston Rd | (954) 217-1075 saborlatinoweston.com Peruvian $$ 141 Weston Road | (954) 349-6636 steviebsribcafe.com Barbecue $$

Sushi Tom

1396 SW 160th Avenue | (954) 385-3688 sushitomweston.com Japanese $$

Sushiato

4483 Weston Road | (754) 223-7923 sushiato.co Japanese $$

Tarantella Ristorante & Pizzeria

1755 Bell Tower Lane | (954) 349-3004 tarantellas.net Italian $$

Vignetos Italian Grill

1342 SW 160th Ave | (954) 660-0470 vignetosweston.com Italian $$

Weston Diner

4484 Weston Road | (954) 217-3090 westondiner.com Diner $$

Zona Blu

189 Weston Road | (954) 617-7999 zonabluweston.com Italian $$

Dine In, Take Out, Delivery, & Catering.

Private party room available.

Open Monday - Friday for Lunch & Monday - Sunday for Dinner.

9763 W. Broward Blvd. Plantation In Central Park Place Plaza – North Side of Broward Blvd.

www.vivacepizza.com | 954-440-2189

Life is just an interruption between meals - Vito DiSalvo

FIRE CHIEF’S MESSAGE

Thank You For Your Support

BY LANEY STEARNS, PLANTATION FIRE CHIEF

I

n our Democratic society the citizens speak their approval, not through words or banners, but through their votes. As we have seen recently, when the public is not happy with government, they express their opinions in an election.

In government it’s often difficult to determine whether our citizens actually approve of the services we provide.

We do what we do to ensure our community is safe and our residents can sleep well at night knowing we are on guard for them.

I want to thank the residents of Plantation for their overwhelming show of support during the recent election by approving the Public Safety Bond request.

As many of you are aware, due to the economic struggles of the past few years, the Fire Department has had to delay making capital improvements and large investments. This translates into a potential risk for our volunteer firefighters and ultimately the City of Plantation as a whole.

With guidance from our Mayor and City Council we were able to put together a Bond request that allows us to steadily bring Fire Department services back to the level they need to be.

I want to ensure everyone, the investments that we make with your hard earned money are well thought out, detailed, and are put forward only with the intent of returning 100% of the investment back to you, the citizens of Plantation.

It is gratifying to know that you continue to put your faith and trust in us to provide the best possible services and programs to the

citizens of Plantation. Your support of the bond allows us to continue that pursuit.

As the Fire Chief of the largest volunteer fire department in Florida and some of the most qualified and committed fire rescue folks I know, we pledge to continue to work hard, look for the best opportunities to serve you well, and make you proud to call Plantation home. Sleep well tonight Plantation, we are on guard.

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Describe Black Diamond Couture Boutique. Black Diamond Couture

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When did you open? We have been at this

location since January 2015 but our name has existed in Plantation going on five years.

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clothes, jewelry and accessories from all over the country and Europe. We want every customer to feel as though they have their own fashion consultant and to ensure that everyone leaves looking good and feeling even better. Along with that we also offer on site alternations whether you have purchased your items here or elsewhere.

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As owners we hand pick every item for sale in the store ourselves. We love rare items and things that you may not be able to find in other stores or boutiques. We also take great pride in providing a high level of customer service as every customer to us is a VIP.

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PET OF THE MONTH

“Frankie”

Frankie is a three-year-old Morkie. He loves his momma. Frankie has a yellow ball that he loves to play with. He loves to eat and have his belly rubbed. Frankie dislikes the vet and getting a bath. He loves riding in his carrier on the back of his dad’s Harley. Frankie was last seen relaxing on the beach.

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SEENON ONSCENE SCENE SEEN CRITICS CHOICE

Plantation resident Emma Seegers won the Critics’ choice award for her monologue and a Superior for Duet Acting at the District 13 Thespian competition.

JUST SAY NO

Tropical Elementary School students in the Just Say No club celebrated Red Ribbon week.

GENEROUS DONATIONS

Lucky’s Market donated $10,000 in impact grants to local non-profits at their opening in Plantation on December 7th. One of the local non-profits was TOUCH (Transforming Our Community’s Health).

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American Heritage School Center for the Arts in Plantation presented a production of Godspell.

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