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COMMUNITY NEWS 18 Disney Sails into Port Everglades SCHOOL NEWS 20 Anything You Can Do... I Can Do. Blind Michigan Supreme Court Justice Meets with South Plantation High Students 22 Broward County Hosts High School Voter Drive 30 South Plantation High Students Say “Thank You” to Plantation PD

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The Fort Lauderdale Air Show is back! The two-day air ballet with be headlined by the U.S. Air Force’s Thunderbirds. Other performers include the Navy F-18 Rhino Demo Team, the Red Bull Helicopter, The SOCOM Para-Commando parachute team, a demonstration of the F-35C Lightning II, 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. For more info go to www.fortlauderdaleairshow.com.

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G U I D E

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)

www.osteopathic.nova.edu/community/aim-high/ 954-262-1143 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.

Academy of Arts

www.AcademyOfArtsInc.com 954-704-0068 Academy of Arts offers exciting classes for all ages and skill levels. The dance studio provides a creative outlet for preschool through high. The dance-intensive summer camp is a perfect venue for dancers to hone their skills and gain confidence and discipline. The skills learned during the summer will help campers both on and off the dance floor.

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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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Bar-B-Ranch

www.Bar-b-ranch.com 954-424-1060 At Bar-B-Ranch 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 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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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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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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Archbishop McCarthy Summer Institute

www.mccarthyhigh.org 954-434-8820 Summer at Archbishop McCarthy is all about fun and exploring your passions. They offer a wide-variety of camps for kids as young as six years old. Sports camps include baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, and wrestling. They also offer camps in dance and drama. If your child is more interested in STEM activities, McCarthy’s Robotics and iPad camps are likely to fit the ticket.

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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www.USchool.Nova.edu/summer 954-262-4506 Camp Nova at NSU University School provides campers with a summer full of smiles, laughs, fun with new friends, and plenty of good memories. If offers programs for students in kindergarten to grade 11. Shark Camp and Minnow Camp offer a traditional day camp experience, but children can also try one of Camp Nova’s numerous specialty camps such as Drobots, Marine Science, Sports, Musical Theatre and more. The Summer Scholars program provides learning experiences in Reading, Mathematics, Foreign Language, Writing, and Language Arts within a challenging and supportive environment.

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www.campartrageous.com 954-445-7272 Do you have a little one that loves drawing, painting and creative masterpieces? Then Camp ART-rageous is the perfect place to be! It is led by artists who help campers discover their artistic potential! Each week campers have a blast experimenting with different mediums while learning about new artists and techniques. Open to children ages 5-13. Campers look forward to walking through the studio doors ready to MAKE COOL ART!

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Dance IQ

www.Dance-IQ.com 954-294-5503 Dance IQ is a dance center aimed at creative and composition-based movement. Children will develop technique, creativity, brain-based development, social interaction, all while having fun. Summer camp options include dance camp, musical theater camp, and a combination of musical theater and dance camp, with programs for children ages six to nine.

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Camp TDD

www.DorDorim.org 954-389-1232 Camp TDD offers programs for children from three months to ten years old. Its goal is to provide a safe and nurturing camp experience for children with age-appropriate activities such as theme days, puppet shows, live entertainment, special events, water play in the camp’s own water park, and weekly field trips for older campers. Children will build self-confidence and develop social skills through the various fun-filled activities.

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Florida Children’s Theatre

www.FLCT.org 954-763-6882 Florida Children’s Theatre serves as an educational center for theatre arts serving children and families across South Florida. FLCT was founded in 1952 by two mothers in a garage. Each summer, FLCT hosts a vibrant summer camp for children interested in theatre at the Fine Arts Theatre at Broward College Central Campus in Davie. The summer camp is open to children in grades 2-10 and will feature productions of Shrek The Musical Jr., and The Little Mermaid Jr.

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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.

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wwwNobbHillAcademy.com 954-791-9270 Nobb Hill’s Adventure Camp offers a complete program for children ages 5-12 years old. They combine fun enrichment activities with traditional learning to keep kids engaged and excited. Camps are available during all scheduled school-days off including winter and spring break.

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www.MODS.org 954-713-0930 Give your child a S.A.F.E. (Science. Affordable. Fun. Educational) and unforgettable STEM experience at Camp Discovery’s multi-day camp program for children ages 6 through 12 (entering grades 1–6). MODS provides campers with interactive exploration and immersive learning opportunities.

Premier Martial Arts

www.PremierMartialArts.com/plantation/ 954-440-2980 Find out why Premier Martial Arts was voted Best Martial Arts Program in Plantation for 2022! The Kids of all levles learn life-long skills of discipline, physical fitness, confidence and respect. Their summer program is the perfect venue for youngters to gain confidence and self esteem. Watch your children grow into young adults as they have fun and learn self defense.

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outh Plantation High School hosted members of Plantation’s finest and bravest on April 13th for its second annual First Responder Appreciation Day. The drive-thru event took place at the high school carpool lane all morning. Firefighters and police officers were greeted by cheering students, signs showing appreciation, and a token gift bag. The event was incredibly well received by officers, who sometimes don’t get to hear how much they are appreciated. The official Plantation Police Twitter account posted, “Thank you South Plantation High School for hosting a First Responder Appreciation Day! We enjoyed interacting with the students and a bag full of goodies that was gifted to us! Thank You!” The community-building event fits nicely with South Plantation High’s mission, “To inspire and develop all Paladins through positive relationships and meaningful high-quality instruction to reach their highest potential.”

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ou may be surprised to learn that 60% of all American adults have no estate plan in place. The distribution of your property, the care and custody of your minor children, and the identification of who directs the administration of your estate is left to the default laws of intestate succession created by the State of Florida. So, in simpler terms: if you do not have a will or trust, the State will make all your decisions for you. Another surprising estate planning fact is that on average those people who do have an estate plan, revise or update their documents every 19 years. Imagine if you have done your estate plan in 2003 and never updated it. How different are your financial and personal circumstances now? Would the choices you made, the people you identified and the concerns you addressed, still be appropriate today? Probably not. Estate planning is often narrowly viewed as a process undertaken to plan for the orderly and efficient transfer of assets at death. A broader viewpoint is that estate planning is life planning, encompassing disability, retirement, and creditor protection, as well as who gets what after you are gone. If you have minor children, your planning should address the support of yourself, your spouse, and your children, if you become disabled. It should provide a source of funds for children’s education, daycare, and medical expenses, as well as for the regular expenses of running your household. If you have adult children, are you confident that your heirs will not recklessly spend their inheritance? Do you have any concerns that their inheritance may be lost to creditors or in a divorce? Do you have an adult child with special needs? Finally, do you own a small business? Have you considered what might happen to your business after you are gone? Do you have a business succession plan or buy/sell agreement in place? A proper estate plan should allow you to control your property while you are alive and well. It should also provide for you and your family if you become disabled. And it should allow you to give what you have to whom you want, in the way you want, all while minimizing the taxes, professional fees, and costs to your loved ones. If you do not have an estate plan, or if your plan requires revision, I recommend that you meet with a qualified estate planning attorney. Once you do have an estate plan, I urge you to review it every two to three years to make sure it still meets your needs.

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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. Our City Plantation / May 2022 / OurCityMedia.com / 33

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