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FEATURE STORY 16 Answers for Back Pain

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COMMUNITY NEWS 20 Caught in the Act

Plantation’s Got Talent 20 The Show Must Go On

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he CDC recently announced that more than half of American adults have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. After the “lost” year of 2020, we are all eager to get back to our “normal” lives. This is especially true with families with young children. Finding and planning summer activities can be especially challenging this year. Luckily, we’ve got you covered! Be sure to check out Our City’s Summer Camp Guide in this month’s issue.

We have included a carefully curated reference of the area’s day camps, academic enrichment programs, and sporting activities with options for children of all ages. Whether your child is an avid cheerleader, a soccer star, a budding actor, or a future scientist, Our City’s Summer Camp Guide has something for everyone and every interest. To make choosing the perfect program, or programs, even easier, we’ve designed the Summer Camp Guide to allow parents to match summer activities to their kids’ interests.

When it comes to making the most out of school breaks, Our City has got you covered. But, we are also your go-to resource for children’s activities throughout the school year. Be sure to look for our special Back to School Guide in the August issue for a detailed listing of after-school programs, athletic activities, and artistic enrichment pursuits as well as area preschools and private schools.

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MAY 9

Plantation Farmers’ Market

There is something for everyone! Bring the kids and the pup but make sure to have masks & maintain social distancing. Fresh produce, organically grown veggies, fresh fruit, herb’s, tasty fresh breads, chocolate croissants, raw honey from local farmers, gourmet jams, fried doughnuts, pickles, cookies, coffee’s, homemade hummus, gourmet cheese, guacamole dips, plants and orchids, there’s something here for everyone. Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday from 8:00am till 2:00pm. Plantation Volunteer Park, 12050 W Sunrise Blvd.

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MAY 8 & 9 2021 Fort Lauderdale Air Show

After taking 2020 off the Fort Lauderdale Air Show is back! The two-day air-ballet with be headlined by the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels. Other performers include the F-16 Viper Demo Team, the Red Bull Air Force sky diving team, Skywriters and more.

Show begins shortly after 10:00 AM each day on Fort Lauderdale Beach. There are VIP options available for purchase, however, anywhere along the beach will offer excellent viewing.

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The flamingo gardens orchid society will meet at the barbecue house in flamingo gardens. This will be a welcome back and membership drive including an orchid raffle and show and tell of blooming orchids.

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MAY 8 Plantation’s Magical Mother Celebration

Join us to celebrate a very special group of mothers. This kids-focused community event is open to families with children aged 4 and up. There will be a magic show, brunch, arts & crafts and more. 10:00 AM till Noon at the Plantation Community Center. For reservations call 954-797-2180.

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MAY 21

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MAY 21 Artisan Market at the Tower

Searching for a safer habitat, the prehistoric Crood family discovers a walled-in paradise that meets all of its needs. Unfortunately, they must also learn to live with its inhabitants, the non-cave-dwelling Bettermans. This animated adventure is fun for the whole family. Enjoy the FREE show from the comfort of your own car and tune the sound on your radio. Food trucks will be on hand or bring your own drinks and snacks. All attendies must wear face coverings when outside vehicles. Gates open at 6:30pm at Welleby Park, 11100 NW 44th St.

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The City of Plantation invites everyone to join elected officials and local dignitaries as they honor our veterans at 9:30am at Plantation Veterans Park, 1776 Lauderdale West Drive, Plantation. For more info, please call 954-452-2510.

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Each Year, BCPS recognizes the very best teachers, administrators, and employees at

its Caliber Awards. The school district is the largest employer in the county, employing more than 34,000 people, making the recognition truly an honor.

This year’s awards perhaps meant a bit more as teachers had to overcome significant pandemic-related challenges.

Moorman was also recognized by the City of Plantation, declaring March 10th “Monika Moorman Day.” Mrs. Moorman is a 23-year veteran educator who has taught first through fifth grades, and has spent the last three years teaching fourth grade at Central Park Elementary School. Over the years, she has sponsored a variety of afterschool endeavors including Robotics Club, SECME Competition, BCCTM Math Competition, Solar Car League, Green Team and National Elementary Honor Society, to name a few.

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Mrs. Moorman considers education as a journey of self-discovery, where students are empowered to realize their full potential.

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“The next generation should be taught,” she says, “to stand out rather than fit in.”

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Caught in the Act Plantation’s Got Talent 2021

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ack in the 1980s, the City of Plantation created “The Tinsel Town Showcase”. All the city residents were encouraged to share their undiscovered and secret talents and appear before their neighbors, fellow community members, and judges just like the more recent NBC show “America’s Got Talent”.

Singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, magicians, and more talented entertainers would come out to the different venues around

Samia Ibrahim

By Beverly Perkins town such as the Plantation Community Center, Volunteer Park, and Plantation High School.

In 2008, the original talent contest was renamed “The Tinsel Town Cabaret” and then eventually rebranded to “Plantation’s Got Talent”.

The last competition was held in 2017, but Plantation’s beloved show was recently revived virtually. A total of twenty-two participants submitted videos in their appropriate age category (Kids, Adults, Seniors, and Groups) which were then posted on the City’s Facebook page for voting.

The community was able to cast their votes by entering a letter of their favorite performance in the comments area. An astounding response of over 1,500 comments and over 80 shares were made across the social media platform for the 16 kids, 3 seniors, 1 adult, and 2 group entries.

Although the infamous

television series has only one winner who takes home the title of America’s “World Champion” and a life-changing $1 million prize, “Plantation’s Got Talent” declared a winner in each of the four categories and each received a trophy, a certificate, and a $100 Visa gift card.

The 2021 winners and “Community Champions” are Victoria Martin (Kids), Gabriella and Carlos Ramirez (Adults), Myriam Carreño (Seniors), and Samia Ibrahim (Opera Singer) and The Plantation Chamber Orchestra (Groups).

“Everyone has a talent treasured in their hearts and this was evident in the City of Plantation’s ‘Virtual Plantation’s Got Talent’ contest.

We were able to successfully showcase talent from all age groups in our community, creating a safe yet engaging virtual event,” said Luz Reyes, City of Plantation Recreation Services Manager.

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By Beverly Perkins

ach year the Plantation Junior Woman’s Club (PJWC) sponsors “Art Search” as part of the eagerly anticipated two-day “Art in the Park” event.

However, as everyone is aware, large social gatherings are still not able to happen quite yet due to the ongoing pandemic.

For 29 years, the popular art contest has been a fixture at the beloved event.

But with the combined efforts of The City of Plantation Parks and Recreation Department and the PJWC, the “Art Search” portion was made possible since the ambitious duo came up with a creative solution as well as an appropriate theme to have the show proceed as always.

“Art Can Heal the World” was announced and applications immediately went out to all Plantation schools and across social media platforms. The PJWC chose the theme to allow artists to be inspired by all that happened in 2020 because art can be a healing way to express feelings.

“We were so happy to get as many entries as we received since so many students were working remotely and dealing with unprecedented challenges,” said Shannon

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Ryan, Superintendent of Administration & Special Events. “It was important to The Plantation Junior Woman’s Club that we were able to offer this art contest to our community during this tough year,” added Jamie Eisenstein, President of the PJWC. The outdoor ceremony followed proper safety protocols by providing limited seating, masks, and social distancing. The artwork was proudly displayed along the basketball courts at Central Park for families to view.

The students were awarded their prize and photographed with the City of Plantation Council President, Denise Horland.

“I was honored to attend this year’s Art Search, not just as a city official, but more personally as the daughter of an artist. Fostering creativity in children is not important for their academic, motor, and social development, but it is an important communication tool for self-expression,” stated Horland. “I am grateful for the PJWC’s long-standing support of this important program, and kudos to our Parks and Recreation staff for a terrific job in putting together this event to showcase our young artists in the City of Plantation.”

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SCHOOL NEWS

A Grave Decision Earned A $2000 Grant for Plantation High School

By Beverly Perkins

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few months ago, The Broward Education Foundation (BEF) received two grants, totaling $4,000 from AT&T. The 501(c)3 charitable organization, solely dedicated to supporting Broward County Public Schools, extended one of these $2,000 grants to Plantation High School to fund Archaeological Tales from the Crypt, an inventive curriculum designed by teacher Roberto Fernandez, III. “Archaeology is the most scientific of the social sciences. As such a lot of what the students are doing, during this project involves the scientific method. Students are using the headstones to learn more about the veteran population at North Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort Lauderdale, Florida using historical sources,” explained Fernandez, III. As a historical archaeology project, participating students will collect data from veteran markers at a historic local cemetery,

analyze archival data to learn personal stories about these deserving veterans, and write an analytical report which will help students not only learn about significant historical events but preserve a neglected aspect of Broward’s history as well.

“In 2020, I took an ecology class at Broward College, and the professor, Dr. David Serrano required teachers to create a lesson plan, this project bloomed from that class assignment,” added Fernandez, III. The archival data will allow the students to gain additional data that can help them learn more about the military service of these individuals as well as their place of residence, occupation, and cause of death, etc. During the project, the students have shown a genuine interest in learning more about these veterans.

“I like it because we get to speak about

what used to happen in Broward County back in the day,” said ninth-grade student Jerrick Wallace. “I like projects like this, they make the learning fun,” added fellow student Laniyah William.

Plantation High School ninth-grader Brian Despeines is completing the forms to request the military records and death certificate of World War II Navy veteran William McCaskill.

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ummer Camp is a fantastic way for kids to come together, have fun, and develop a sense of self-confidence as they learn new skills. It’s can also be an excellent opportunity for parents to enjoy some ‘me time’ too! Use Our City’s Summer Camp Guide to find the best camp for your child to enjoy.

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AIM High (Achieve in Medicine)

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AIM-High is an intensive medical school immersion experience for high school

students (rising sophomores - seniors) who want to actively explore a career in medicine, or any health care profession. Enjoy action-packed weeks, interact with faculty, practice clinical skills and hear from current students and residents to get a real-life jump on your future journey.

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Amadeus Music & Arts Academy

www.AmadeusAcademyUSA.com 786-210-1928 At Amadeus Music & Arts Academy’s summer camp, children will experience music through songs, chants, clapping games, rhythm and movement activities, dance, and instrument exploration, as well

as children’s literature and art projects.

There are week-long classes for children ages two through eight. Classes are taught in English and Spanish.

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American Tigers Martial Arts

www.AmericanTigersMartialArts.com 954-529-8619 Give your children a balanced, yet fun summer break. American Tigers Martial Arts’ summer camp focuses on athletics and academics. Tutors will help children improve reading and math skills. Certified instructors will teach anti-bullying and self-defense education, with an emphasis on Taekwondo martial arts training. Camp activities also include tie-dying camp t-shirts, games, music appreciation and lots of fun.

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American TKA

www.AmericanTKA.com 954-472-2554 Children can build their minds and bodies at American TKA Martial Arts and Fitness Camp. The brand new 10,000 square foot facility features an obstacle course, fitness center, and 8,000 square feet of mat space offering plenty of room to practice martial arts and meditation. Other camp activities include exercise boot camp, arts and crafts, and fun-filled field trips.

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American Top Team

www.attbaga.com 954-349-4900 At American Top Team, campers will be introduced to the benefits of martial arts, learning the basics of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Sanshou, Muay Thai, and mixed martial arts (MMA). The program focuses on building the child’s coordination and motor skills combined with life skills such as discipline, focus and team work. Campers will build dynamic martial arts capabilities while gaining courage and confidence.

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Camp B’nai Aviv

www.bnaiaviv.org 954-384-6605 Camp B’nai Aviv offers programs for children from 18-months through fifth grade, all supervised by friendly and well-trained counselors. Age-appropriate daily activities and weekly shows include swimming, petting zoo, karate, arts and crafts, cooking, yoga, science, magic and more. The goal of Camp B’nai Aviv is to provide each camper with a safe and positive experience and memories that will last a lifetime.

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Bar-B-Ranch

www.Bar-b-ranch.com 954-424-1060 At Bar-B-Rnch kids ages 7-15 can learn to ride and care for horses. They have programs for all skill levels. Every aspect of horsemanship is included in the program.

Summer Camps and year-round programs are available.

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Camp Carousel

www.AChildrensCarousel.com 954-424-1898 Camp Carousel offers a fun-filled camp experience for children in kindergarten through second grade. Children enjoy a safe and stimulating environment while focusing on areas of interest such as theater, dance, construction, sports, creative art, baking or Top Chef cooking. Campers will also participate in arts and crafts, computer games, ice cream parties, organized sports, water play, and arcade games.

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Camp Chameleon

www.CampChameleon.com 954-815-9054 Camp Chameleon is celebrating ten years of summer camp fun at Markham Park. It encourages enjoyment of the outdoors and teaches children, ages five to 15, an appreciation for nature. Physical activity is emphasized with a variety of non-competitive sports and games. The festive atmosphere encourages participation in creative art and science projects, music, dance, and lots of special events. Campers also enjoy daily field trips to local pools and aquatic parks, bowling alleys, movies, indoor gyms, and more.

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Camp Explorer

www.CreativeChildLearningCenter.com 954-389-8245 Summer is the time for children to explore new activities and interests. At Camp Explorer, campers in kindergarten through fifth grade take daily field trips to local attractions, enjoy a fun sports week, and engage in cooking, art and science projects.

Weekly themes include topics such as It’s a Small World, Space Explorers, and Animal Kingdom. Campers also take part in STEM themes such as Biorobotics, Engineering a Metropolis, and Coding and Gaming.

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Camp Gan Israel

www.ChabadofWeston.com 954-349-6565 Camp Gan Israel enjoys a well-earned reputation as a trendsetter with innovative ideas,

creative programs and new activities. More important than just having “a good time”, Camp Gan Israel provides children with memories that will last a lifetime. It offers a full program of creative activities, games, field trips, sports, and other enriching camp activities providing campers with a safe, fun and wholesome summer. Camp Gan Israel is for children ages five to eleven; Mini Gan is for ages two to four.

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Camp Lingua

www.CampLingua.com 954-642-2267 Camp Lingua is a unique Language Immersion Summer Camp Program where children enjoy an enriching, fun experience while developing language and critical thinking skills. Camp activities include language classes and cultural experiences, as well as arts and crafts, sports, horseback riding, water days, exercise classes, field trips and much more.

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Camp Live Oak

www.CampLiveOakFl.com 954-563-4880 Camp Live Oak is the only American Camp Association (ACA) accredited camp in Broward County. The Environmental Day Camp, held at Birch State Park, offers various water sports such as swimming, paddle boarding, canoeing and kayaking, as well as fishing, arts and crafts, and more, while the Marine Science Day Camp, held at Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, focuses on conservation, including an in-depth sea turtle curriculum.

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German Summer Camp

www.GermanSchoolFl.com 954-288-7599 The German-American School offers a full immersion German and English language summer camp for children ages one to nine.

Children will experience the languages and cultures in a peaceful, quiet and fun environment. The camp curriculum offers projects with hands-on activities as well as group interaction during circle, music, art, and story time, in addition to puppet shows and outdoor activities.

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Gymboree Play & Music

www.GymboreeClasses.com 954-900-2799 For more than 40 years, Gymboree Play & Music has been the expert in early childhood development. It embraces a whole child learning approach to support social, physical and intellectual development providing children with the earliest start for the brightest future. Its programs include gym time, music, art and fun learning experiences.

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Heroes of Hip Hop www.HeroesofHipHop.net 954-306-0001

Campers at Heroes of Hip Hop will learn the latest dance moves from professional choreographers as they prepare for an incredible end-of-camp production. Camp activities include dancing, acting, arts and crafts, games, friendship, and lots of fun.

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IMACS

www.IMACS.org 954-791-2333 This summer exercise your child’s mind and stimulate his/her desire to learn at IMACS’ (Institute for Math and Computer Science) Hi-Tech Summer Camp. The program consists of virtual robotics, electronics, logic puzzles, and computer programming.

Working solo and in teams, campers will learn how to think logically and creatively while having fun. IMACS offers camp programs for students entering grades one through 12.

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Inside Out Theatre

www.InsideOutTheatre.org 954-385-3060 Inside Out Theatre’s unique summer program offers students training in a variety of theatre arts, with classes taught by professional artists. Students will learn acting, voice, dance, mime, physical comedy, Shakespeare, stage combat, stage make-up, audition techniques, commercial and film acting, improvisation and more.

The Junior Summer Intensive will present Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids, while the Advanced Summer Intensive will perform Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Summer Conservatory students will have the opportunity to perform the pop opera Bare.

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International Dance Academy

www.DanceIDA.com 954-476-4419 At International Dance Academy’s summer ballet camp, campers of all levels learn ballet skills while working for an impressive, end-of-camp stage production, complete with costumes and stunning set design. In addition to ballet, camp activities include choreography, jazz, stretch and strengthening, yoga, voice training, and arts and crafts.

Little Hands On Learning Academy

www.LittleHandsOnLearningAcademy.com 954-434-3166 At Little Hand On Learning Academy, children will enjoy a safe and fun summer.

The day camp accepts children from four to eleven years of age, with age-appropriate activities planned to educate and entertain.

Little ones will enjoy water play, arts and crafts, and farm animals, while older children will take part in field-trips to area attractions including bowling, water parks, museums and more.

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City of Plantation Summer Camp

www.Plantation.org 954-452-2510 .The City of Plantation offers children a number of fun activities for the summer.

The camps are at the Jim Ward Community Center, Plantation Community Center and Volunteer Park. Children are placed in groups in accordance with their age and participate in activities all day long.

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Every kid dreams of starring on The Voice or American Idol at on time or another.

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Soref JCC Summer Camp

www.Sorefjcc.org 954-792-6700 The Soref JCC has been providing summers of fun for the past 44 years. They have 2 great locations in Broward County to serve you and you’ll know that your children are in the safe and secure hands of JCC highly trained staff.

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www.TAGGymnastics.com 954-384-9393 Campers at TAG USA Gymnastics enjoy an “all action” day which includes gymnastics, trampoline, power tumbling, indoor basketball, soccer, cheerleading, dance, and color war. Campers also enjoy visits from cos-

tumed-characters and entertainers.

There is a half-day preschool camp for three and four-year-old’s, and a full-day senior day camp for children ages five through 14.

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Tiny Planet Preschool

www.TinyPlanet.education 954-384-4884 Tiny Planet Preschool is shaping bright stars. Campers will engage in fun-filled, educational experiences, while taking advantage of the school’s many modern conveniences including a state-of-the-art computer lab, gymnasium and swimming pool.

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Weston Tennis Center

www.WestonTennisCamp.com 954-389-8666 The Cliff Drysdale Sports Camp at the Weston Tennis Center offers half- and full-day programs for campers ages five to 15. Activities include tennis lessons, swimming, soccer, team competitions and arts and crafts.

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Warriors Football

www.WestonWarriorsSports.com 954-900-6050 Weston Warriors is a youth organization

focused on the development of children in the community. The Warriors focus on health and well-being, community involvement, education, and the life lessons required to become a productive citizen.

Founded in 1995, it offers tackle football and cheerleading programs.

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YMCA Family Center

www.YMCABroward.org 954-424-9622 The YMCA believes all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. The Weston Y offers a traditional day camp experience for children ages five to 12. Specialty camp programs include STEM, performing arts, aquatics, awesome art, girl power, junior lifeguard, scuba, master chef, and sports.

Older students can take part in the Teen Adventure Camp at Tiger Tail.

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PET HEALTH

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magine if the sights, sounds, and smells of your pet’s dental office resembled those of a pampering spa. Meet HealthySmiles Pet Dental, Florida’s first-ever non-anesthetic pet dental spa located in Plantation, Florida.

Pets are greeted by aroma and sound therapy featuring relaxing scents and sounds that create a calming atmosphere. CBD relaxation options are also available. The cageless and open concept environment featuring glass playpens ensures less stress and faster treatments. In addition, because it’s non-anesthetic, it’s safe.

No medications are used and no downtime is required.

HealthySmiles’ warm, contemporary design features white, modern subway tiles, warm woods, and ample open spaces anchored by green plants and natural materials. An educational area in the lobby features three, semi-private viewing stalls with touch-screen computers displaying a library of relevant information at customers’ fingertips.

A well-curated retail area in the lobby showcases a variety of organic pet dental products including pet-specific toothpaste and toothbrushes, vegan dental chews, dental wipes, coconut oil, pet breath fresheners, and other natural pet products.

Once HealthySmiles determines that a pet’s dental condition and behavior are suitable for the procedure, they gently swaddle the pet to

ensure it feels safe. Then, a five-step process is used to safely deep clean their teeth without anesthesia. They begin the dental cleaning by removing the plaque and calculus on pet’s teeth.

They further clean the bacteria under the gum line and finish by polishing, wiping, and rinsing the mouth. Pet parents even receive “before” and “after” photos to document their pet’s smile makeover.

Some of the signs a pet needs a dental cleaning include bad breath, swollen or bleeding gums, discolored teeth, excessive drooling, difficulty eating or drinking, difficulty swallowing, and face rubbing or pawing of the mouth.

There are many advantages to non-anesthetic versus anesthetic dental. An anesthesia dental, which typically costs between $400 to $1,000 dollars, requires sedatives and general anesthesia where both IV and inhalation are used. Pre-anesthetic lab work is required to ensure the pet’s internal organs can support general anesthesia, and the lengthy procedure takes between four to eight hours, including recovery time.

Non-anesthetic pet dental care is less expensive, costing between $179 to $239 depending on the pet’s size, the procedure only takes 45 minutes, there is zero recovery time, no medications are used and prior lab tests are not required. Older and sick pets greatly benefit from non-anesthetic dental cleanings to avoid complications that may arise from the use of anesthesia. HealthySmiles also offers membership plans that enable pets to receive two dental cleanings per year for as low as $25-30 per month.

These non-anesthetic dentals also help reduce the risk of bacterial infections such as periodontal disease, which adversely affects a pet’s overall health, causing chronic pain, gum inflammation and, in severe cases, bone loss and organ failure. To avoid these health risks, it is recommended that pets have a deep dental cleaning every six months.

Anesthesia-free dental cleanings are best suited for routine dental care, while severe

periodontal disease, complicated fractures, and teeth extractions require the use of sedation and anesthesia to avoid severe pain.

Dogs have 42 adult teeth, 4 blunt canines, 12 incisors, 16 premolars and 10 molars. Their teeth need regular deep cleanings to help prevent the progression of plaque and avoid severe periodontitis. The primary bacteria in dogs’ mouths is Capnocytophaga canimorsus which builds up and bothers dogs when left untreated.

For cats, regular dental care helps to keep their teeth shiny and their breath fresh, plus it helps prevent dental infections, which can progress from mild to severe in a matter of months. Cats’ mouths have many different kinds of bacteria, giving them a higher risk of periodontal disease than dogs. However, because cat’s 30 adult teeth are significantly smaller than dog teeth, their dental cleanings take less time.

“HealthySmiles began as a partnership with other pet providers such as groomers, daycares and vets where we serviced their clients on an ongoing basis,” explains Tarek El Gammal, CEO of HealthySmiles Pet Dental. “However, we noticed significant organic demand for our service, which led us to go direct to consumers.

We started doing house calls over the summer before deciding to build brick-and-mortar locations in an effort to continue focusing on fully controlling the pet parent and pet experience.

Our Plantation office will be the first among many new HealthySmiles Pet Dental locations throughout Florida and nationwide.”

⊲ ABOUT HEALTHY SMILES PET DENTAL

HealthySmiles pet dental spa specializes in safe and affordable non-anesthetic dental cleanings. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday. The office is closed on Sundays. HealthySmiles Pet Dental is located at 10029 Cleary Boulevard in Plantation, Florida. For more info, call 1.877.774.7738 visit HealthySmiles.Pet or follow @healthysmiles.pet.

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hronic ankle instability is a condition characterized by recurring giving way of the outer (lateral) side of the ankle. This can develop over time after repeated ankle sprains, as there may not have been adequate healing and rehabilitation to the connective tissues (ligaments) that are stretched or torn.

A repeated turning of the ankle on uneven terrain, persistent discomfort, pain/tenderness, or just unstable feeling of the ankle can be signs of chronic ankle instability. Whether it’s daily walking, standing, or exertional activities you may suffer from this condition.

Treatments range from physical therapy, bracing, medications, and even surgery based on the severity of the condition. Surgical treatment for the damaged ligaments includes direct ligament repair, versatile ligament augmentation, and anchoring hardware to the native ligaments of the lateral ankle.

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By Dr. Warren Windram D.P.M.

⊲ Dr. Windram specializes in foot & ankle reconstructive/trauma surgery, with a particular interest in total ankle joint replacement surgery. He has always been involved with podiatric surgical training, working as the podiatric surgical residency director at Memorial Health Care System. Dr. Windram is the current director of the Foot and Ankle Fellowship program at Westside Regional Medical Center and a clinical instructor at Westside and Memorial Health Care System’s podiatric surgical residency programs. South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation, FL 33324

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

Life Can Change in an Instant

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By Bruce Iden, Esquire

n 2018, after a string of mass shootings, I first addressed in this column the reality that life does not always go as planned. It was after a shooting in the Delta baggage claim area at Fort Lauderdale International Airport where five people were killed. While I did not personally know any of the victims, this event and the Parkland massacre several months later were right in our own backyards. Our entire community watched in shock as horrific details were reported, and we all collectively grieved with the families who lost loved ones.

Recent mass killings in Atlanta and Boulder remind us once again that life can change in the blink of an eye. What all of these tragedies and others, whether at a church in Charleston or a country music festival in Las Vegas, have in common is that left behind were devastated families, friends, and communities.

People, just living their lives, had no idea their souls would be leaving this earth.

We can all agree that life does not always go the way you expect. Plans put off until later, may never happen. Life events often trigger thoughts about your own mortality sooner rather than later. The reality of our COVID-19 world has motivated many to act.

As an attorney specializing in wills and trusts, I see firsthand what may happen to a family after an unexpected death. During a very emotional time, a grieving family is left to clean up the legal and financial mess left behind. The majority of my estate planning practice focuses on helping clients prospectively prepare to take care of their family and assets after they are gone.

I offer counsel regarding the best estate plan for their unique needs. As a caring and responsible parent or spouse, there are things you should think about and take care of. Now. Let’s start with your minor children. Have you thought about who will care for them if you are not around? What about financial support? Do you know if you have the right amount, and the right type, of life insurance for your particular family needs? What about college? How will that be paid for? Do you look after or support your parents? What will happen to them if you are not around?

Now, think for a moment about what your final wishes for your family might be. How do you want to leave assets to your heirs? Are there charities you wish to support? Who will inherit your business and real estate? There are so many questions to consider.

Perhaps the lesson to be learned from tragedy is to always try to live a good life full of kindness and gratitude, and to remember to love and cherish our families and friends every day. The reality is that we do not know what the future holds.

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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