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TABLE OF CONTENTS PUBLISHER’S PAGE

20 Drive-Thru Open House is Too Cool for School

Publishers Christy & Terry Jaillet publisher@ourcitymedia.com

8 Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Women’s 32 Never Forget History Month

Managing Editor Christy Jaillet

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CELEBRATING WOMEN

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24-28 Exceptional Women in Business

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14 Plantation Teen Made This 30 Are You Single? Christmas Even More Merry

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16 Being Fierce Happens Everyday At World Of Nails

25 2020 Was a Record Breaking year in Real Estate

COMMUNITY NEWS

29 Ankle Arthritis

18 New Hope For Pancreatic Cancer Patients

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22 Cancer Care in Broward Just Got Better

31 Crossword and Sudoku 33 Answer Key

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20 The Best Kind of Mug Shots

33 Meet “Milo”

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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Women’s History Month

resident Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation establishing the first Women’s History Month celebrated by the United States Government on March 4th, 1988. In his proclamation, President Reagan commented, “Women continue to strengthen the family and enrich our lives with intellectual gifts, creative talents, and indomitable spirit.” Every March since that year has been officially recognized as Women’s History Month in the United States. We decided to celebrate this year’s Women’s History Month by recognizing some of the amazing women in our community. The Exceptional Women in Business section of this magazine highlights the accomplishments and talents of some of the women who make Plantation such a great place to live and raise a family. The contributions women have made to every field and endeavor are infinite. Accomplishments like Marie Curie’s work in physics or Rosa Parks’ bravery that ignited the civil rights movement are even more noteworthy when considering the obstacles they had to overcome. It’s heartening to see accomplished women in positions of power. Today the Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel is serving her fourth term. The CEOs of companies like General Motors and Fidelity Investments are women, as are Vice President Harris and Speaker of the House Pelosi. Those leaders would certainly not be where they are today without the accomplishments of countless women before them. It reminds us of Issac Newton’s famous quote, “I have seen further by standing on the shoulders of giants.” As we reflect during this year’s Women’s History Month, we can’t help but wonder on whose shoulders our daughters and granddaughters will be standing. Sincerely,

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Beyond the Shimmering Waters: Everglades & Immokalee

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will celebrate Women’s History Month and World Water Month with this visual narrative by artist Lisette Morales. The exhibit will open with a livestream virtual reception at 4:00 pm and be on display through May 28 at the New River Inn, 231 SW 3nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale and available digitally.

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Take a drive through the culture that makes Weston such a special place. This year’s Weston World Fest will be a drive-thru event. This year’s theme is “Music of The World.” Decorate your car, and check out all of the country booths. There will be plenty of opportunities for photo ops. The family-friendly drive-thru event will be held at Cypress Bay high school from Noon till 1:30pm. For more info visit www.1weston.com

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Exotic Plant Festival

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MAR 8 International Women’s Day

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Join New York Times bestselling nonfiction writer and feminist activist Dr. Naomi Wolf as she discusses her newest book. Outrages explores the history of state-sponsored censorship and violations of personal freedoms through the inspiring, forgotten history of one writer’s refusal to stay silenced. The event is sponsored by the Stonewall National Museum and is available via Zoom for free. 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. For more info or to register visit www.stonewall-museum.org.

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Bring the whole family to watch at the Plantation Community Center. Follow the trials and tribulations of an 11-year old girl as she discovers she has a talent for spelling and enters the National Spelling Bee. Call 954452-2510 to reserve a space. Food Trucks will be on-hand. A maximum of 6 people allowed per reserved space. The movie starts at 7:30 pm, at the Plantation Community Center 5555 Palm Tree Rd.

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MAR 17 St. Patrick’s Day

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igh School students are required to serve a number of hours to graduate. Typically, students volunteer at a food drive or help at a pet shelter. Brady Thomas, a 15-year-old Sophomore at South Plantation High School, had a better idea. Brady knew the pandemic affected many local families financially. He was concerned that kids in those families would not be able to celebrate or look forward to gift-giving like his family did every year. Brady decided to do something about it. Brady, along with his mom, decided to ‘adopt’ a family-in-need during the holiday season so that that family could celebrate. They posted their idea on Facebook, and the response was overwhelming. People from across the community wanted to help. They identified families that needed help and offered assistance. Brady’s dream of making someone else’s Christmas merry was coming to fruition. In fact, they ended up helping ten families! As word of Brady’s mission came out, more and more people came to help. The OJ McDuffie Catch 81 Foundation provided toys, the Plantation Stars 14U Baseball Team pitched in, and many community members reached out to help. Brady’s dad, Stephen Thomas, is a chiropractor who owns Plantation Health and Wellness. Brady placed a box at his father’s office, and the response from the patients was amazing! The gifts ranged from practical things like diapers and baby wipes to this year’s most sought after toys to scooters and bikes. This experience was eye-opening for Brady and his whole family. One of the families they helped was a grandmother raising her two grandkids. “After we delivered the gifts, she stopped us and asked if she could pray for us,” said Brady, “She was the person struggling to make ends meet and to provide a holiday for her grandkids, yet she wanted to pray for my family and me. It shows you how an act of kindness can mean so much to a person.” It was indeed a team effort. Brady’s family (dad, mom, brother, and sister) helped with wrapping, shopping, and delivering to each family. “It helped all of us get in the Christmas spirit and showed us how blessed we are! We will be doing this again next year for sure! We found a new Christmas tradition!” We are all lucky to have young people like Brady.

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hen you step into World of Nails & Beauty Lounge on Broward Boulevard, it is pretty clear that it is different from other salons. The salon, which opened seven years ago is the brainchild of Erika Conde, a native of Queens, New York. Erika has always had a passion for designing and creating trendy art. She showed great talent for nail designs and airbrush makeup contouring early in her life. As a result, she took design and creative art classes while still in high school. After moving to Miami, Erika quickly became known as the “Celebrity Beauty Guru.” Her creative instincts, precise attention to detail, and love of color made her a first choice for many celebrities. Stars like Jennifer Lopez, Gabrielle Union, Christina Aguilera, Model

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Tell us about World of Nails!

Our technical expertise, boundless creativity, in-demand services and uniquely friendly atmosphere make the high-profile team at World of Nails simply unmatched. We specialize in a wide array of services from Spa Mani-Pedi, Gel-X, Gel Mani/Pedi, Dip Powder, Poly Gel, Acrylic, Nail Artistry/Gel, to our premiere services, such as, Celebrity Makeup, Air brush Makeup, 6D Microblading, Semipermanent Brow Tattoo, Brow Lamination, Eyelash Extensions, Lash Perm, Organic Threading, Wax face & body, Skincare, Microdermabrasion, Deep Cleansing Facials.

That is quite a list! What makes your staff so special?

We have hand-picked, manicurist and experts in the field. The World of Nails team is made up of passionate, artistic perfectionists who have fun with what we do, we are known for our on-trend, long-lasting work.

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We have put a great deal of thought and care into making sure our salon is safe and sanitized for our customers, our staff, and our community. In addition, we sell an advanced biocide that disinfects, sterilizes, deodorizes, and purifies surfaces, water, and air.

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Yes! We specialize in, Bridal Parties, Birthday Parties, Corporate Events, and Showers. World of Nails is the trendiest Eco-chic salon in Midtown Plantation to get glamorous! Our clients can take the time they deserve to spoil themselves in an elegant and cozy atmosphere. This is the perfect location to bring everyone together. Whether it is your birthday, bridal shower, girls-nightout, bachelorette party, or corporate event, World of Nails is your perfect place to get pampered.

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Patients diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer have few treatment options. However, a new procedure called Irreversible Electroporation or IRE for short has changed that for many patients who are seeing a doubling and tripling of their life expectancies. Dr. Robert Donoway, who has one of the largest International experiences for performing this procedure on the pancreas and liver is a Hollywood based, Sloan Kettering trained Pancreatic Surgical Oncologist, and former medical director of two of the local cancer programs remains among a very small handful of Pancreatic surgeons who perform the procedure which is done in the operating room as an outpatient. During the procedure, Dr. Donoway places fine needle probes under direct ultrasound guidance into and around the pancreatic tumor while carefully avoiding critical structures. High voltage current up to 3000 volts is then delivered in 90-microsecond pulses synchronized with the patient’s heart rhythm to avoid any cardiac problems. The pulses destroy the cancer cell membranes which then causes the tumor to die and be absorbed by the body. The average procedure lasts approximately 1-2 hours and the patients may be discharged the following day. A brief recovery means the patient can start chemotherapy and radiation that much sooner. Dr. Donoway is participating in several clinical studies identifying the best chemotherapy and immunotherapies to be used along with IRE. Dr. Donoway states, “The results so far have been very encouraging and we have begun using it for other select cancers. The longest survivors are now out over 5 years and without evidence of cancer recurrence. In the past, without IRE they would have been likely to have only lived a year and so this technique opens the whole new avenue for treating those eligible patients in a more targeted fashion.” For more information about Dr. Donoway and the Pancreatic-IRE/NanoKnife Program and clinical trials call 305-682-1995 and visit www.AtlasOncology.com

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ATLAS ONCOLOGY Robert B. Donoway, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.S.S.O. Surgical Oncology & Pancreatic Surgical Oncology Practice specializing in Cancer of the Pancreas, Liver, GI Tract, Sarcoma, Adrenal, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Melanoma. Laparoscopic and Image Guided Cancer Surgery, IRE/NanoKnife for Non-Resectable Pancreatic and Liver Cancer.

r. Donoway is a board certified Fellowship-trained Surgical Oncologist who received his MD and Surgical training at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Sloan-Kettering where he was the General Motors Cancer Research Fellow. He has taught on the faculty at Penn, Sloan-Kettering, University of Miami and Nova Southeastern. Dr. Donoway is the former Medical Director of the Memorial Cancer Institute and Chairman of the Cancer Committee for the Memorial Healthcare System as well as Chief of Surgery and Surgical Oncology at Memorial Regional in Hollywood. Dr. Donoway served on the Board of the American Cancer Society & Gildas Club. He has also served as past President of the American Cancer Society Broward County Chapter. Dr. Donoway is active in the Society of Surgical Oncology and the American Pancreatic Association. His accomplishments include being the first Surgeon in Florida to perform Radio Frequency Ablation as well as Laparoscopic Liver Resection. Dr. Donoway is a recent recipient of the South Florida Health Award for the use of Micro-Endoscopy for the detection of early stage Breast Cancer. Dr. Donoway is the Medical Director of the Institute of Breast Cancer Prevention and has been repeatedly named to “TOP DOCTORS IN AMERICA” by Castle Connolly. Dr. Donoway is the ONLY surgeon in Florida performing specialized Pancreatic and Liver ablation therapy for non-resectable tumors. Dr. Donoway is the Former Chair of the Aventura Cancer Committee at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Donoway has privileges and operates at Aventura Hospital, Memorial Regional, Memorial South and Memorial West. Continuing to care for our patients during the Coronavirus cirsis

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The Best Kind of Mug Shots

By Beverly Perkins

s a community we all just mourned yet another anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas tragedy. Since that time, February 14th has been designated a “Day of Service” so that individuals of all ages can come together and take part in projects that spread love and kindness. Many schools, organizations, and groups do activities that reflect the good they can offer one another in remembrance of the students lost on that horrendous day three years ago.

Although Peters Elementary always teaches and emphasizes kindness to their students every single day (just look at the magnificent mural adorning their school wall), these Pandas were ready to do something extra special last month. “At Peters Elementary we are more than a school… we are a family. We work together to treat others how we want to be treated. This simple act has an amazing effect on others and ourselves,” exclaimed School Resource Officer, Jeffrey Young. “Kindness costs nothing but means everything,” At the helm of all kindness projects are Principal Susanna Deutsch and School Counselor Darcy Dodge who live and breathe the mantra, “Kindness Matters”. This year, all students were asked to bring a new mug to school with the goal of collecting enough to send a “cup of sweetness” to the Plantation Police

Department. However, the PTA decided to ask the Plantation community to become involved and the response was overwhelming. So many mugs were collected that they had enough materials to send to the Plantation Fire Department as well. The school received an abundance of deliveries of mugs from parents, students, teachers, and Plantation residents. The children then wrote messages on heart shaped notes to send with each gift. “Principal Deutsch has created a hands-on way that every child, teacher and community member can get involved! Mrs. Dodge’s office was filled to the brim with mugs. You might say that it was overflowing with love”, exclaimed Peters PTA President, Jessica Valenzuela. “It seems that the project has tugged the heart strings of many.”

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By Beverly Perkins

t has been a challenging year for everyone as we just reached the oneyear mark for Coronavirus. As all of us continue to navigate the pandemic in the safest way possible, schools are trying to come up with unique approaches to communicate and stay active with their students and families. South Plantation High School (SPHS) recently excelled at accomplishing this task by hosting their first-ever drive-thru

open house for its magnet programs. The innovative event had more than 100 cars come through to see their showcase. Dozens of parents/guardians and future Paladins stayed in their cars while they were able to see South Plantation Everglades Restoration Magnet Program’s decorated tables and interact (6-feet-away, of course) with the students highlighting their clubs. “The event went down just as I envisioned it. I was really proud of myself for staying focused and driven to make my idea come to reality. The best thing was seeing everyone; teachers, staff, and current students, having fun and so enthusiastic to talk about our school, their class or club,” exclaimed Joann Cantlupe, Magnet Coordinator. A variety of seventeen exhibits were available where everyone was able to scan a special QR code to access information,

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videos, and such pertaining to each individual program. “The positive emails I received from the staff and guests who drove by made all the work and time worth it. I learned how QR codes can be used so effectively. I also learned that the teachers loved this style of open house because they got to talk to everyone in each car. But I was most proud of how the whole school community, district Magnet, and the city of Plantation all came together to ensure the success of this innovative drive-thru Magnet open house,” added Cantlupe.

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Cancer Care in Broward just got Better. Miami Cancer Institute is proud to welcome renowned breast medical oncologist Charles Vogel, M.D., FACP. Dr. Vogel will be part of the established multidisciplinary Broward breast cancer team at Baptist Health in Plantation. He joins founding member Lauren Carcas, M.D., and well-known radiation oncologist Ana Botero, M.D., along with nutritionists, psychologists and others who provide comprehensive support services. Dr. Vogel looks forward to caring for the breast health needs of his long-standing as well as new patients at our Plantation wellness and medical complex — where everything you need for breast health and more is under one roof and close to home.

“I want to be part of building something new, exciting and comprehensive from the ground up, so we can offer our patients cutting-edge therapies.” - Dr. Charles Vogel

Personalized cancer treatments and comprehensive support services delivered with the heart of Baptist Health, right in your community. Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health’s most ambitious undertaking to date, is a state-of-the-art cancer center focusing on clinical expertise, an unparalleled patient experience, innovation in clinical trials and technology, and an academic mission to improve cancer care for all. After only four years, Miami Cancer Institute is already Florida’s third largest cancer program in terms of new patients. Our newest location in Plantation will bring the same level of advanced, personalized cancer care to patients in Broward County. Our initial permanent Broward County cancer care team is comprised of breast medical oncologists, a radiation oncologist and a full-service, state-of-the-art infusion suite. Surgical oncologists specializing in head and neck cancer, gynecologic oncology, urologic oncology, orthopedic oncology, breast cancer and endocrine cancers will be coming up for regular consultation hours. The team will be enhanced in the coming months by medical oncologists sub-specializing in GI cancers, urologic cancers, thoracic cancers and head and neck cancers. Permanent surgical oncologists are also being recruited, with a fellowship-trained breast surgeon planned first. We have an ambulatory surgery center within our Plantation location allowing for overnight stays. If your surgery is more complex, patients can be transported to Baptist Hospital in Miami for surgery and back to Broward at no cost. In addition to the ambulatory surgery center, our medical complex in Plantation provides comprehensive support services and comprehensive diagnostic imaging. We also provide expedited referrals, when needed, to certain advanced services unique to our Miami site, including stem cell transplantation, proton therapy and our advanced skin cancer detection technology and expertise. As part of Baptist Health, Miami Cancer Institute provides cancer services from the Florida Keys to Palm Beach County. We are proud to be paving the way for new and better treatments that help more patients conquer and survive cancer. To get the compassionate care you deserve, schedule your appointment at 954-837-1490 or visit BaptistHealth.net/Plantation.

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“Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure that you do things differently from everyone else.” ―Sara Blakely

Faryal Ali Lead Designer

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Dondi Hopkins Team Leader

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HER STORY

For the past 27 years Faryal Ali has worked with home owners and businesses to find best solutions for their window treatments and decor. She is the Lead Designer and owner of Beautiful Windows & Blinds.

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HER STORY

Dondi Hopkins has been a leader in local real estate for years. Her real estate team, The Hopkins Team is at the top of selling charts in Plantation every year. She has mentored countless other professionals over the years.

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Being a woman in the Design field is wonderful because you have the finesse and skill to listen, observe and guide your clients along their design journey. It has also been a wonderful journey for me and my TEAM because we discover the value of relationship building. Challenges are everywhere in all careers, and once you embrace the opportunity to overcome it and find solutions, it becomes another interesting path rather than an obstacle. This career has blessed me with so much self-development: patience, listening, paying attention, being responsive, being upfront with clients, loving every opportunity that comes my way, and trying to be 1% better each time. My clients have given back to me as much as I have invested in them.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO YOUNG WOMEN?

If you like working with people, and if you are fascinated by design, go for it. Educate yourself through all media available to you. Be the best you can be and very importantly know what your goal is. You have to find your unique selling proposition. Mine is “Providing Solutions” . Stay true to your mission, have fun, aim to improve daily in all aspects of your life and stay positive. Money should never be your sole goal. Serving others through your skill brings much more reward.

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2020 Was a Record Breaking year in REAL ESTATE

By Shelley Goldstein

ere are the latest housing market predictions and forecasts for 2021. The global pandemic shattered the world order and the US economy suffered its biggest blow since the Great Depression in the second quarter. The housing market briefly hit pause in March and looked to be headed into a steep decline due to widespread stay-home orders. The pandemic has affected every sector but residential real estate has been very resilient and provided a stabilizing effect for the US economy. 2020 was a record-breaking year for the US housing market. According to Zillow, in total, 5.64 million homes were sold in 2020, up 5.6% from 2019. The typical U.S. home was worth $266,104 in December, up 8.4% (or $20,587) from a year ago. According to economists and market watchers, home values are growing at their fastest pace in a generation, and are showing no signs of slowing down in 2021. Buyers have to face more competition and act more quickly than usual to snag their dream home. That’s how hot the real estate market has been throughout the pandemic. Although millions were laid off or furloughed it didn’t prevent house hunters from buying homes. Both the inventory of homes and mortgage rates are now at historic lows. The months’ supply of existing homes for sale has fallen to 1.9 months, the lowest level since the series began in 1999. With inventories this tight, it is unlikely that existing home sales can continue to rise at last year’s pace, which means there could be a little slowdown in existing sales throughout 2021. For first-time buyers, the combination of intense demand and the low mortgage rates has pushed home prices to levels that are making it difficult to save for a down payment. While we still face economic and health challenges ahead, it is no doubt that the nation will continue to recover from this pandemic and an improving economy will continue to support the housing market competition. Industry experts believe the housing market will remain strong and is set to break more records in 2021. Mortgage rates are expected to stop dropping. Rather, the National Association of Realtors expects rates to average 3.1% and the Mortgage Bankers Association says mortgage rates will average 3.3% in 2021. These rate estimates are both up from the 3.0% mortgage rate average in 2020 but lower than 2019 average rates. The combination of rising mortgage rates and increasing home prices will accelerate the decline in affordability and further squeeze potential home buyers during the spring home sales season. Where does this leave homeowners, potential homebuyers and potential home sellers? Scrambling. Homeowners with no intention of moving can sit back and enjoy the frenzy. Home sellers will grapple with multiple offers but limited purchase and rental options. Homebuyers are arming themselves with a great agent, lots of patience, flexibility and inventive tactics to claim their piece of the American Dream. Real estate and reality - always on the move!

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Francy Santoro

“I like to say it’s an attitude of not just thinking outside the box, but not even seeing the box.” ― Safra A. Catz

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HER STORY

“At the end of the day, you are the only one that is limiting your ability to dream, or to actually execute on your dreams. Don’t let yourself get in the way of that.” ― Falon Fatemi

Francy’s company, Fancy Pants Fity manufactures sports wear. Each piece is handmade by retired ladies and single moms.

HOW HAS BEING A WOMAN AFFECTED YOUR CAREER?

Being a mom and a worker is hard. I work with a special group of ladies. They work with passion and love to put food on the table for their families. For me, the most important thing is to do something you love and help someone.

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WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO YOUNG WOMEN?

Believe in yourself! Do everything with love and try to be honest. Be persistent. If you discover what you love, you will find a way to make it happen and be successful.

“It is pure mythology that women cannot perform as well as men in science, engineering and mathematics. In my experience, the opposite is true: women are often more adept and patient at untangling complex problems, multitasking, seeing the possibilities in new solutions and winning team support for collaborative action.” ― Weili Dai

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HER STORY

Having built a successful dental practice in Sunrise and Aventura, Dr. Wohlstein is quite a Renaissance woman. She is part Dentist, administrator, marketing director, insurance claims specialist, payroll specialist, daughter, and mom.

HOW HAS BEING A WOMAN AFFECTED YOUR CAREER? It can be challenging to manage your home and family as well as a career. Dealing with the stress of a full-time job and training while making time for family has been challenging but rewarding.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO YOUNG WOMEN?

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“The most successful entrepreneurs I know are optimistic. It’s part of the job description.” ― Caterina Fake

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HER STORY

“Stay true to yourself and your vision. Don’t let any one person’s opinion move you; listen, but be confident.” ―Amanda Kahlow

Geri founded Slender Fit U, a medically monitored HCG weight loss program, in 2009. As program director, she has been successfully helping people to lose weight and gain health for over ten years.

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Being an emphatic woman has helped me immensely in my career. Weight loss is a very personal and emotional journey for most people. Being able to counsel and encourage people and seeing them transform and get their confidence back has been very rewarding.

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It’s very important to care about people and want the best for them if you work in the health/weight loss/personal services industry. If you are genuine, you will be successful.

“One of the best things you can do is stop and listen; that’s why it’s good to not just immediately respond when someone talks to you. Just stop and make sure you internalized what they said.” —Lori Richardson

HER STORY

Ann-Marie is a collaborative family law practitioner. She also established Divorce Made Easy as a full-service mediation company. She helps people navigate some of the most personally challenging situations of their lives.

HOW HAS BEING A WOMAN AFFECTED YOUR CAREER

“We need to accept that we won’t always make the right decisions, that we’ll screw up royally sometimes – understanding that failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success.” ― Arianna Huffington 28 / Our City Plantation / March 2021 / OurCityMedia.com

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WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO YOUNG WOMEN?

I encourage young women to live their vision – see it and go for it. Realize you’re so much smarter and stronger than anyone would give you credit for.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

Are You Single?

By Bruce Iden, Esquire

f you are single you make up over 45 percent of the US population. Whether unmarried, divorced, or widowed, single people have important estate planning issues to think about. If you have children, your decisions are a bit more complicated. Consider the following: Single with minor children: It is vital to designate whom you wish to serve as your child’s guardian. Think about this. Even if there is a surviving parent, they may not be your choice to serve as guardian. What about leaving assets to your minor children? Realistically, leaving an inheritance to minor children can be fraught with risks. Who manages the assets for your minor children? Should you select your ex-spouse or perhaps another family member? Often parents select one person to serve as guardian for minor children, name another individual to manage and invest assets for their children, and possibly choose a third to determine asset distributions. Single with adult children: When a child turns 18, legally he or she is fully capable of receiving their inheritance and making life decisions, such as selecting a college or managing and spending their own money. Do 401(k) and IRA accounts constitute a significant portion of your estate? Severe and irreversible tax consequences can result from careless withdrawals from these inherited assets by “young” adult beneficiaries. Do you have any concerns about your child inheriting a large amount of life insurance money? Parents of 18-year olds recognize that while their child is technically an adult, it may be much too early to expect thoughtful decisions regarding their future and their finances. Single without children: If you are single without children, keep in mind that without the existence of a properly drafted and executed will, Florida law dictates that your assets be inherited by your parents. If your parents do not survive you, your assets will be inherited by your surviving siblings. Creating a will is essential if you wish to leave your assets to anyone other than your immediate family. Illness or disability: Whether or not you have children, there are important decisions to make regarding who is authorized by you to assist with medical and financial matters should you become ill or disabled. Advance legal directives, in the form of health care powers of attorney, durable powers of attorney, living wills, and HIPAA releases, insure your bases are covered in various scenarios. Without such documents, urgent medical care, managing a business or your finances, and communicating with governmental agencies such as the IRS or Social Security Administration, may need to be determined by the court. 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 areas of estate planning, real estate and business law for over 30 years. For more information, or to schedule a consultation with Mr. Iden, contact Iden Law Offices at 954-885-0085.

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SCHOOL NEWS

roward County Public Schools (BCPS) observed the three-year commemoration of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School by holding a Day of Service and Love at all of the schools in the system. Over the course of the week leading up to Sunday, February 14, district schools conducted projects and activities that encourage service to others and raise awareness about important and meaningful causes. Village Elementary School students and faculty enthusiastically pitched in to help bring our community together.

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