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CONTENTS

SCHOOL NEWS

14 Escape This Summer into a Good Book – Sign Up for the Summer Reading Program

24 Plantation High School Students Participate in MLK Day of Service

16 Plantation Residents Can Join the Family Citizen Police ‘Academy’

CALENDAR APRIL 2017

16 Blaze of Glory – Plantation Firefighters Climb for a Cause

10 April 2017

19 Relay For Life - Ready, Set, Go Sign Up!

COMMUNITY NEWS

12 Debbie’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Hosts 8th Annual Dream Makers Gala

31 Menopause – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

INSPIRING INDIVIDUAL

14 Mangia! The PJWC Taste of Italy Event Returns

26 Good Eats

HEALTH & WELLNESS

22 Plantation Family Shows their Support at the 8th Annual Tour de Broward

12 Food for Thought – Show Your Support at the Louder Than A Bomb Block Party

DINING GUIDE

29 There’s Something for Everyone at POC American Fusion Buffet & Sushi

20 Plantation Pilot is Always Prepared for Take-Off

32 Toi Spa Gives Clients a SPA-tacular Experience

MESSAGE FROM THE FIRE CHIEF 33 Water Safety Is Crucial in South Florida

PET OF THE MONTH 34 “Skittles”

ASK THE EXPERT 36 Mona Lisa Touch

SEEN ON SCENE 38 Community Snapshots

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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

Circle of Excellence Winner

Kay Conageski

President’s Elite Winner

John Sekosan

Inner Circle Winner

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President’s Elite Winner

Joey Peretz

Inner Circle Winner

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Chairman’s Circle Winner

The Diamond Team

President’s Elite Winner

The Alishah Realty Team

Inner Circle Winner

PJ Jacobs

Chairman’s Circle Winner

The Levine Team

President’s Circle Winner

Inner Circle Winner

Marco Carrillo

Chaim Solomon

Max Martin

Paul Alterman

CALENDAR APRIL 2017

1st Earth Day Festival – Celebrate green living at the city’s annual celebration. Join a tree planting ceremony and enjoy food and beverage vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities, bounce houses, face painting, arts and crafts and so much more. The first 1,500 people through the gates will receive a reusable shopping tote and a BPA-free water bottle. The bottles can be refilled throughout the day at the City’s complimentary water station. Sawgrass Sanctuary Park, 237 North New River Circle, Sunrise. FREE admission from 11:00am-4:00pm. For more information, or to request a vendor application, please call the Leisure Services Department: (954) 747-4600.

of the hunt. Bring a basket to Pop Travers Field, 6250 SW 16th Street, Plantation. Rain or shine at 10:00am sharp. For more information, please call 954-452-2510. Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event – The City of Sunrise and the City of Plantation have partnered to provide residents with opportunities to safely dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronics. Drop-off events are held on Saturdays throughout the year, and are open exclusively to residents of Sunrise and Plantation free of charge and with proof of residency. Bring all hazardous waste such as batteries, paint, chemicals and fluorescent bulbs to Sunrise City Hall, 10770 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise and the City of Plantation Public Works Compound, 750 NW 91st Avenue, Plantation from 9:00am-1:00pm.

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4th Plantation Orchid Society – The club meets the first Tuesday of each month from 7:00pm-9:00pm at Deicke Auditorium, 5701 Cypress Road, Plantation. For more information, please call 954-791-1874.

Suzuki Music Academy Violin Kids Play for Kids – See the widelyacclaimed Suzuki Music Academy children violinists, ages 3 and up, perform at ‘Story Time’ at the Helen B. Hoffman Plantation Library, 501 North Fig Tree Lane, Plantation at 10:30am. Their kid-friendly interactive presentation gives children and their parents the opportunity to experience an ideal introduction to classical music and violin study. Free admission. Ages 2-4 years old are encouraged to attend. For more information, please call 954-797-2140.

13th Greater Plantation Chamber of Commerce Networker – Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, and a beautiful view of the golf course at this free chamber networking event at Lago Mar Country Club, 500 NW 127th Avenue, Plantation. 5:30pm-7:00pm

15th Royal Easter Egg Hunt – Hop on over to The GFWC Plantation Women’s Club and The City of Plantation Parks & Recreation Department sponsored event. Children ages 3-10 will be divided into age groups and assigned a field to find and collect eggs. Raffle prize drawing will be held at the end

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Relay for Life – The signature event for the American Cancer Society and the single largest non-profit event in the world. Communities form teams

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and take on the fight against cancer and honor survivors together in a celebratory, fun overnight experience. 6:30pm-9:00am at Central Park, 9151 NW 2nd St, Plantation. For more information, please call 800-227-2345.

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Sunrise Pops in Concert – The Sunrise Symphonic Pops Orchestra is celebrating its 30th season. Enjoy the Pops’ delightful renditions of Broadway show tunes; popular and dance music; light classical and opera favorites; and movie themes. Single-performance tickets are $37 (premium reserved) and $33 (general reserved) each, and group discounts and student discounts are available. For more information and to purchase tickets, please call (954)747-4646 or visit www.sunrisepops. org. Sunrise Civic Center Theatre is located at 10610 West Oakland Park Blvd.

24th Family Citizen Police Academy – The Plantation Police Department is offering a free Family Citizen Police Academy scheduled for every Monday from April 24 to June 26, 2017, 6:00pm – 8:15pm at the Plantation Police Department, 451 NW 70th Terrace, Plantation. There will be no class on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th. To register, or for more information, please call the Plantation Police Department Outreach, at (954) 916-5601. See the full story on page 16.

26th Relay for Life – The signature event for the American Cancer Society and the single largest non-profit event in the world. Communities form teams and take on the fight against cancer and honor survivors together in a celebratory, fun overnight experience. 6:00pm-12:00pm. Welleby Park, 11100 NW 44th Street, Sunrise. For more information, please call 954-746-3383 or visit www.relayforlife.org/sunrisefl.

28th Tunes ‘N Trucks Concert Series – The city’s seasonal outdoor concert series,

sponsored by Memorial Healthcare System, continues with Havoc 305. Admission is FREE. Food trucks start serving at 6:00pm and music begins at 7:00pm. Bring a lawn chair and/or a blanket to the Sunrise Civic Center Amphitheater, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Call (954)747-4600 for more information. Taste of Italy – The dinner event presented by the Plantation Junior Woman’s Club benefiting Make-AWish® Southern Florida will feature Italian food, raffles, silent auction and fun. Tickets: Adult $20 Senior (65+) $15 Child (12 & under) 6:30 p.m. at Deicke Auditorium, 5701 Cypress Road, Plantation. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www. pjwctasteofitaly.weebly.com. For sponsorship and media information contact Danielle at d627ils@aol.com or Lisa at leftlisa@hotmail.com.

29th Plantation Police Department Drug Take Back – The Plantation Police Department, with assistance from the DEA, will be collecting expired or unwanted medications for disposal. Prescription and non-prescription, whether they are in a bottle or not, and liquids will also be accepted. Please no needles or sharp objects. 10am-2pm at the Plantation Police Department, 451 NW 70th Terrace. For more information please call Lynn or Katy at 954-916-5601. Links for Literacy Celebrity Golf Classic – Join Twan Russell at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel 16th Links for Literacy Celebrity Golf Classic at the Jacaranda Country Club in Plantation. The event benefits the Russell Education Foundation (REF) and will be hosted by former University of Miami and Miami Dolphins player, and REF founder, Twan Russell, and CBS Miami commentator / 560 WQAM host Joe Rose. For more information call 954-921-3787.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Food for Thought – Show Your Support at the Louder Than A Bomb Block Party BY BEVERLY PERKINS

ouder Than A Bomb Florida (#LTABFLA) is proud to present the “Coaches Slam” poetry competition on Sunday, April 2nd at the Fountains Shopping Center in Plantation during the #LTABFLA Food For Thought Block Party. The free event presented by Hoffman’s Chocolates and LIME Fresh Mexican Grill will take place in front of their establishments and will benefit the Jason Taylor Foundation. The “Coaches Slam” poetry competition will showcase the talent among local middle and high school teachers from South Florida. The Block Party will showcase performances by up-and-coming artists, a live band and DJ, dance performances, and interactive games for the entire family. Attendees may participate in a silent auction to also benefit the Jason Taylor Foundation. This event is part of the 13-day Louder Than A Bomb Florida festival which began last month and will run through April 8th. During the event, poetry bouts, workshops and exhibits will be featured culminating in the crowning of Florida’s top youth poetry team recognizing National Poetry Month. Throughout the entire month of April, Hoffman’s Chocolates will donate a portion of its Gourmet Caramel Apple sales to the Jason Taylor Foundation to support the young poets of the Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network. LIME Fresh Mexican Grill will also make a monetary donation. Louder than a Bomb Florida (#LTABFLA) is a Jason Taylor Foundation arts and education project that is part

of the Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network and features friendly spoken-word competitions between schoolbased poetry teams across the state. The former Miami Dolphin legendary Defensive End and recent Pro Football Hall of Fame class member, Jason Taylor, established the Jason Taylor Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) organization. The Foundation’s mission is to support and create programs that facilitate the personal growth and empowerment of South Florida’s children in need by focusing on improved health care, education and quality of life. Taylor along with several partners then created the Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network. This organization provides after-school spoken word poetry programs to students attending Dade, Broward and Palm Beach county public schools through the Jason Taylor Foundation. Since opening its doors, the Jason Taylor Foundation has impacted tens of thousands of children through innovative programming including The Jason Taylor Reading Room, The Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network, Louder Than A Bomb Florida, Cool Gear for the School Year, the Jason Taylor Children’s Learning Center and Jason Taylor Scholars, among others. Louder Than A Bomb Block Party will take place on April 2nd from 12noon-4:00pm at the Fountains (in front of Hoffman’s Chocolates and LIME Fresh Mexican Grill), 801 S University Drive, Plantation, FL 33324.

Jarett Levan, President of BBX Capital, Dara Levan, Chief Chocolatier at Hoffman’s Chocolates and Jason Taylor, former Miami Dolphins great and Founder of Jason Taylor Foundation

Omari Hardwick bluapple Network Poets

Jason Taylor, former Miami Dolphins great and Founder of Jason Taylor Foundation and Jarett Levan, President of BBX Capital

Debbie’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Hosts 8th Annual Dream Makers Gala BY BEVERLY PERKINS

Gala Co-Chairs Stephen Greenberger & David Kubiliun.

ebbie’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) is proud to announce its 8th annual Dream Makers Gala on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood beginning at 7 p.m. The Plantation based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization will celebrate its 8th anniversary of helping patients and funding gastric cancer research. DDF is forever dedicated to raising awareness about stomach cancer, advancing funding for research, and providing education and support internationally to patients, families, and caregivers at the helm of its founder and “Super Survivor” Debbie Zelman. This year’s theme is “Discovery and Research” which will be highlighted throughout the event. The evening will feature a cocktail hour and a silent auction followed by dinner, award presentation, a live auction, dancing, and dessert. Lisa Petrillo, Entertainment and Lifestyle Reporter for WFOR CBS4, will emcee during the evening while DJ Galaxy of OMGG Events provides the entertainment. Co-chairing the event are David Kubiliun, Esq. of Greenspoon Marder and Stephen Greenberger, MAS of Broward County Sheriff’s Office.

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“I enjoyed chairing the event so much for the past four years that I was eager to take on this role again to celebrate DDF’s 8th anniversary of helping patients and funding gastric cancer research,” said DDF Board Member and Gala Co-Chair David Kubiliun. “It is truly an honor to be part of an important foundation that helps increase awareness and raise money to ultimately find a cure for stomach cancer,” said DDF Board Member and Gala Co-Chair Stephen Greenberger. Event sponsors include Title Sponsor Lilly Oncology; Diamond Sponsors Boston Biomedical and Sheridan Healthcare; Emerald Sponsors Greenspoon Marder, Ross and Liz Tannenbaum, and Debbie Zelman and Andrew Guttman; and Ruby Sponsor Memorial Hospital West Medical Staff. This year’s award recipients are Greenspoon Marder; Willard Shepard of NBC 6; Susie Bond of Brick America; Donald Zelman, MD; David Ilson, MD, Ph.D. of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; and Brittany Gendler of Western High School. Tickets are available for purchase for $200 each or $1,900 for a table of (10) ten guests. Sponsorship opportunities are still available and ads/tributes and donated auction items will be appreciated. Also on the same day, at the Diplomat Beach Resort, DDF is hosting its 7th Annual Stomach Cancer Education Symposium & Webinar from 8 am-3 pm. All patients, families, caregivers, the general public, and health care professionals are invited to attend for FREE. Pre-registration is required. To learn more about DDF, please visit us at www.DebbiesDream.org. For more information, to purchase tickets, become a sponsor, place an ad/tribute, or donate an auction item, please contact Events@DebbiesDream.org or (954) 475-1200.

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Mangia! The PJWC Taste of Italy Event Returns COMMUNITY NEWS

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he Plantation Junior Women’s Vigneto’s Italian Grill. It will also include entertainment from Club (PJWC) is hoping three Johnny G. The classic singer will perform a wide variety of times is a charm as they favorites the entire family will enjoy. Guests will have the proudly bring back their “Taste of chance to participate in raffles and a silent auction. Italy” event for the third time to supTickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors (65+), and $10 port the Make-A-Wish Foundation. for children (3-12 years old). Established in 1960, the The cost will include salad, Baked Ziti, Pasta with Tomato Plantation Junior Woman’s Club or Alfredo sauce, dessert, and beverages. Wine and Beer has earned an excellent reputation will be available for an additional cost. Tickets can be purfor supporting the community. The chased through Event Brite or through a member of PJWC. organization strives to participate “This event is a night full of family fun, music and delicious and organize fundraisers for Italian food,” said Danielle Robinson, Co-Event Coordinator. special charities that grant wishes “There will be raffles and items for silent auction and everyto severely ill children in South one loves winning who participates.” Florida. “Through the encouragement of our families and friends The Plantation Junior Women’s Club started their yearly who dedicate their time and energy voluntarily to this projfundraising in September with a dance social. The themed ect, along with community volunteers, we continue to grow event was a “Blast to the Past”. “It was a wonderful event with the size and success of this event,” stated Lisa Thompson. everyone dressing up and dancing up a storm,” said Lisa “Our reputation, combined with promotion and advertising, Thompson, Event Coordinator. ensures that “Taste of Italy” will successfully benefit the Most recently many PJWC women participated in Make-AMake-A-Wish Foundation.” Wish Foundation’s annual “Walk for Wishes” at Markham Park. For media and sponsorship information, please Additionally, “Shop for a Cause” at Footprints in Plantation was contact Lynne Drummings at drumlyn@aol.com another great opportunity to fundraise. / 954-253-3882. For event information and to The grand finale of the Make-A-Wish fundraisers will be purchase tickets, please visit www.pjwctasthe “Taste of Italy Dinner Event” on Friday, April 28th at 6:30pm teofitaly.weebly.com. PJWC meets the third at the Deicke Auditorium. Last year’s event raised over $9000. Wednesday of every month from September The projection this year is to raise $5000 or more, which will go through June at Deicke Auditorium, 5701 entirely to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Cypress Road, Plantation, 33317. The night will feature music and delicious Italian food from

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Plantation Residents Can Join the Family Citizen Police ‘Academy’ COMMUNITY NEWS

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any little ones, especially boys, when asked what they want to be when they grow up most often say, “A policeman”. According to most internet findings, being a police officer is always in the top ten between astronauts, doctors, athletes and firefighters. It’s most likely children make the correlation that police officers are like their favorite superheroes. They fight crime, protect the community, and help citizens. The Plantation Police Department recognizes the fascination many have, and will be offering a Family Citizen Police Academy. The 9-week course is free of charge and gives those interested a behind-thescenes look at how the department operates. The course is open to adults and children over 13 years of age who live, work, or have an affiliation with the City of Plantation. Classes are scheduled every Monday beginning on April 24th and run through June 26th, 2017 from 6:00pm-8:15pm at the Plantation Police Department, 451 NW 70th Terrace, Plantation. However, there will be no class on Memorial Day, May 29th. Attendance is not mandatory, but may be made up in a future session. Sessions will be held in the Plantation Police Department’s Community Media Room. Participants who complete the program will receive a certificate of completion. Those that do attend will be exposed to many every day examples of what police officers do in the community. The course includes a K-9 demonstra-

tion, firearms safety, a tour of the range, information on the Explorer program, gangs and organized crime, crime scene investigation and forensics. There will be participation in a D.U.I. scenario, viewing a robbery scenario, and much more. Not only does this program create a partnership between the public and the police department and its operations, but promotes an interest in children who are looking to possibly pursue a career in law enforcement. “We want people to know that the police are on their side, and we are here to protect and serve. This citizen police academy bridges the gap between the public and the department. If someone has always considered a career in law enforcement, this is the best way to get first-hand knowledge of what goes on and what it takes,” says Lynn Braden, Crime Prevention and Community Relations. “I believe the police are a lot more than just pulling people over and writing tickets. Our chief, Chief Harrison is very pro-active when it comes to police-public relations. It is completely different than what you see on TV, and it covers all the different departments, like K-9, crime scene investigation, and the detective bureau.”

Space is limited. Refreshments will be served. To register, or for more information, please call the Plantation Police Department Outreach, at (954) 916-5601 or visit www.plantation.org.

Blaze of Glory – Plantation Firefighters Climb for a Cause BY BEVERLY PERKINS

he inaugural Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Miami Firefighter Stair Climb was held earlier this year at the Miami Tower. Two Plantation firefighters were among many who participated in the first annual event. Marshall Newell and Alejandro Castillo climbed the 647 ft. tall, skyscraper, covering 47 stories for a total of 1,000 steps. They both completed the climb in approximately 45 minutes while wearing their full firefighting bunker gear and air packs. Newell has been a volunteer firefighter with Plantation since November of 2014. He is always

searching for fire related causes to become involved in so when he saw the flyer posted at the station, he immediately wanted to participate. Not knowing much about it, he solicited another friend and fellow firefighter Alejandro “Alex” Castillo to join him. “At first I didn’t even know what it was for,” declared Castillo. “Just climbing the Miami Tower sounded like fun.” The two had no idea that this event was actually a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and that firefighters from all over South Florida were becoming involved. They then got in high gear and started to obtain sponsors to raise money for the cause. Together their efforts raised approximately $1,000. Included in the sponsorships was a $200 donation from the Plantation Volunteer Fire Association, the member organization for the Fire Department. Family and friends came to cheer these brave men on including fellow firefighter David Gaskell. Gaskell carried the equipment and made sure the two had all they needed. However, the highlight for firefighter Newell was his daughter Ellie cheering him on. “Having her there to support me was very special,” Newell explained. “She always sees me running out the door for fire calls, but never really knows what I do. Finally, she got to see me all dressed out.” A highlight for Castillo was meeting firefighters

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from Chile. He stated, “It’s great to participate in something like this with so many other firefighters, especially from around the world. Although they did not finish first in the group, these Plantation firemen were proud of their accomplishment. “Those last few floors were painful,” said Castillo. “But knowing it was for a good cause made it worth it.” Firefighters from West Palm Beach, City of Miami, Miami Dade, Miami Beach, and Davie Fire Rescues as well as a contingent of firefighters from Chile also participated in the climb making it an international event. According to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the climb was the first event of its kind in the Southeast United States designed to help raise funds for the organization through sponsorships, donations and fundraising. The Society noted that more than $12,000 was raised. A second event is scheduled for November 4th.

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cer, we are not alone and stand together in this battle to fight cancer!” Unlike any other walkathon or fundraiser, teams are formed. These can be groups of families, friends, co-workers and other organizations. If you cannot

form your own team and want to participate, a Relay for Life Specialist can help you. Teams gather on site at sundown and spend the night walking, running and cheering each other on. Because cancer never sleeps, a member of each team must have at least one participant representing themselves on the track at all times.

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t’s that time of year again when many communities gather all over the globe with one common goal: to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and to raise funds to find a cure for cancer. This monumental fundraiser, and the single largest non-profit event in the world, is The American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life”. Last year over 4,850 communities participated in relay events across the United States. The American Cancer Society helps people with cancer right here in our own community. The following are just a few of the programs that the American Cancer Society funds: Lodging to thousands of patients at Florida’s Hope Lodges, “Look Good Feel Better” (a program to help cancer patients cope with the physical effects of cancer), and Road to Recovery (a program to help transport patients to life-saving treatments). This year the Plantation chapter will hold its’ event on Friday, April 21st at Central Park’s football track located at 9151 NW 2nd Street, Plantation at 6:30pm and it continues until Saturday, April 22nd. At the helm of the signature event will be Cindy Gress for the second time. “This will be my 18th year participating in Relay for Life. Being at a relay event is knowing that you are not alone”, says Gress. “Whether you are a survivor or a caregiver or know someone going through can-

Even though cancer is not fun, this event certainly is. Teams are encouraged to show their spirit by decorating their tents and tees, playing games, listening to live entertainment, eating great food and of course, making new lifelong friends. The overall goal is that by doing so, funds are being raised and awareness is made against the battle against cancer. The Relay for Life remains consistent in formalities no matter what part of the world it is in. One can expect seven parts where ever they are participating. Everyone receives a great big welcome at the Opening Ceremony (6:30pm). After that, the relay starts with the symbolic Survivor Lap. This honors survivors by allowing them to celebrate life and their victory over cancer. The next lap is the Caregiver Lap, which recognizes those who have

given care to cancer patients. After those two important tributes, everyone is invited to walk together during the Opening Lap. Next is the touching Luminaria Ceremony (9:30pm) where luminaria bags and candles are lit to honor loved ones who have passed on or are fighting the disease. These bags may be purchased at the Luminaria Tent, and candles will be provided. The following segment is Individual Walking which is observed throughout the night along with games, entertainment and activities. Finally, the relay concludes with the Fight Back Ceremony. Participants take a final lap and pledge to continue to take action and spread awareness of cancer research, treatments and prevention. “Save Lives, Celebrate Lives, and Lead the Fight for a World Without Cancer” – American Cancer Society’s Mission For more information about the Plantation Relay for Life and how to get involved, contact: Cindy Gress at plantationrelayforlife@gmailcom. To donate to the Plantation Relay for Life, please visit relayforlife.org/plantationfl.

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lantation pilot, Milton “Mac” McConnell, will be recognized as a “Rookie Pilot of the Year” at the 7th Annual Dr. Franklin G. Norris Pilot Awards Gala at the River Ranch Resort and airport (2RR) in River Ranch, Florida this month. McConnell is one out of 650 pilot volunteers that transport Angel Flight Southeast passengers. These volunteers donate their planes, fuel, and time to make sure patients with rare or complicated medical conditions get the care they need while alleviating travel hardships. Sometimes these patients may have to travel hundreds of miles to reach lifesaving treatment. Earlier last year McConnell inquired about the program at the annual Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In Expo in Lakeland. After an in-depth interview process, he was approved as a “Pilot in Command”. The 72-year-old, one year cancer-free, experienced pilot has been flying Mac McConnell with passenger Rina Shlomo Mac McConnell and passenger Sacha Hunter for over 30 years. However, he just began flying Angel Flight Southeast missions in 2016. represent over 90% of all charitable non-emergency flights flown in the nation. “Mac is a fine example of the pilots we have flying for us at Angel Flight “Our Angel Flight Southeast pilots may fly passengers multiple times and often Southeast,” says Steve Purello, Angel Flight Southeast CEO & Volunteer Pilot. become friends with the people whose lives they are helping save,” added Purello. “He’s being recognized because he is one of the top three new pilots to join our “The pilots often say their reward is the smile or hug from the passengers but this program last year and both Angel Flight Southeast and our passengers are really recognition is our way of thanking them for their unselfish dedication to our Angel grateful to have him.” Flight Southeast passengers.” Angel Flight Southeast, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer pilot organization that McConnell flies an American General/AA-5 series plane out of North Perry field provides free air transportation throughout Florida by private aircraft to distant in Hollywood. He has taken patients from Ft. Lauderdale and Port St. Lucie to the medical facilities when commerMoffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. cial air service is not available, “It was wonderful and rewarding experience, and hard to beat,” stated impractical or simply not affordMcConnell. “I love to fly but the real reward is, as a cancer survivor, I get to give able. Angel Flight Southeast is a back in a personal way.” member of Air Charity Network, an association of charitable aviaFor information about the event or to learn more about Angel tion organizations comprised of Flight Southeast, please call 352-326-0761 or visit http://www. more than 7,500 pilots and who angelflightse.org/events.

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he 8th annual ANF Group Tour de Broward raised more than $500,000 for Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital in Hollywood. An estimated crowd of 7,500 attended the anticipated event at Miramar Regional Park including Kelly Hickman and her five-year-old daughter, Za’Niyak of Plantation. These two led a team of more than 30 family and friends wearing purple “Team Za’Niyak” shirts in the 3K walk. The five-year-old already had two surgeries to correct congenital heart defects. “This is our 5th year taking part in the walk and we do it to thank the doctors for Za’Niyak’s well-being and to bring attention to the great work they do,” said Hickman. “It’s a great day and a great cause.” Almost everyone attending had a health-related story to share which was an inspiration for their participation. Attendees of all levels of fitness were able to cycle, run, or walk to support Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital at its annual fundraiser. A total of $503,218 was generated to expand facilities and enhance programs and services for kids and families at the children’s hospital in Hollywood. The event has now raised more than $3 million for pediatric healthcare in its eight-year history. “Through their ongoing support of Tour de Broward and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, the South Florida community once again made a loud statement about the quality of care it wants for children and the importance of having a local, world-class facility providing it,” said Memorial Healthcare System President & CEO Aurelio M. Fernandez, III, FACHE. Fernandez was one of the many that participated in the 5K timed run, while others chose to cycle in 50 or 100K rides, walk a 3K, or exercise in the United Healthcare “Power of Play Kid Zone,” a sports-themed, fun area for children 13 or

younger that featured ice skating, tennis, inflatables, arts & crafts, and kid-friendly activities. More than 150 teams raised money for the nonprofit Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation (www.jdchfoundation.org), with the group representing Memorial Hospital West donating the most. Many others - like Nina’s Trailblazers, Kidney Keepers, Palm Springs North Elementary, and Team Amelia - wore matching t-shirts and festive clothing while raising awareness of a specific person and illness. The nonprofit Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation provides philanthropic funding, in part through events like Tour de Broward, to support the children’s hospital’s mission. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital (www.jdch.com) -- the largest pediatric hospital serving Broward, Palm Beach, and northern Miami-Dade counties -- has 224 licensed beds, seven operating rooms, and an entire floor dedicated to pediatric oncology. The stand-alone facility, part of the Memorial Healthcare System, combines advanced technology, the expertise of some of South Florida’s most diverse, board-certified specialists, and a patient and family-centered focus to heal the body, mind, and spirit of those it touches, regardless of their ability to pay.

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lantation High School was one of the many organizations to participate in a partnership with Broward College and the 2017 MLK Day of Service Advisory Board to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Funding from the Florida Legislature supported 36 community organizations that hosted volunteer projects in Broward County on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Among the participating organizations were YMCA of South Florida in Weston, Deerfield Beach Middle School, Sunshine Heart Mentoring Program and Broward College South Campus Service Learning. More than 3,100 volunteers registered for projects, a 15 percent increase from 2016, and logged 16,045 hours of service. Volunteers included community members, Broward College students, faculty and staff. Participants volunteered at events focusing on support for veterans, neighborhood improvement projects, health promotion, environmental initiatives, education, economic opportunity, and more. This year, volunteer projects were open to the public for participation. On February 23rd, Broward College honored the participating organizations with an awards ceremony and a celebration luncheon. Each organization was recognized for their efforts, and Dillard High School was honored for the most volunteers registered and the most hours logged. Plantation High School was awarded second place for “Most Hours Logged”, as they performed 2100 hours. These Colonels also received third place for “Most Volunteers” with 200 volunteers. Plantation High School’s project was the “Woodlawn Cemetery Historic Preservation Project”. Approximately 50 student volunteers participated and learned a bit about local history while contributing to the

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J. Alexander’s

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10101 Cleary Boulevard | (954) 474-3797 amazingasianbistro.com Japanese Fusion $$

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801 South University Drive | (954) 473-0077 kikorestaurant.com Japanese, Thai $$ 7015 West Broward Boulevard | (954) 584-4400 lasvegascubancuisine.com Cuban $

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill

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

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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

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

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

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

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KIKO Japanese and Thai

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1851 North Pine Island Road | (954) 473-2884 Landlubbersbarandgrill.com Sports Bar $$ 1861 North Pine Island Boulevard | (954) 424-0808 Thai $$

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Vivace Gourmet Pizza & Pasta 9763 West Broward Boulevard | (954) 440-2189 vivacepizza.com Italian $$

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Eddie’s Thai

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Landlubber’s Raw Bar & Grill

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

Rickey’s Restaurant & Sports Bar

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

Point Royal

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

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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.

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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 “nontraditional” 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.

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Weston Diner

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hen you want to eat fresh and healthy, go to POC American Fusion Buffet & Sushi. It serves the freshest sushi around, plus an extensive menu of freshly prepared dishes from around the world. Sushi Chef Guo Li shares more about this popular restaurant that has been a favorite in the Weston community since 2005.

What distinguishes POC from other sushi buffets? Our style of food is called American-fusion. Think American-Asian culinary artists who really care about creating an unforgettable dining experience for you. Some of our sushi chefs, including myself, have worked in New York City.

How many types of sushi do you offer? The sushi buffet features over

30 selections of sushi, sashimi and skillfully prepared rolls. The selection varies daily, depending upon what types of fresh fish are available.

What if someone doesn’t eat sushi? No worries, POC has over 100

items on the buffet. There are about 25 entrees on the hot bar including POC’s infamous Grand Marnier Shrimp, as well as other Asian-inspired items including sesame chicken, chicken and steak teriyaki, tempura, dumplings and even fried rice. The cold bar features fresh seafood selections including Alaskan Snow Crab legs, cocktail shrimp, oysters and mussels, as well as a small salad bar. We also offer a delicious dessert buffet.

Do you offer made-to-order items? While all of our food is

made fresh, POC offers cookedto-order Japanese-style hibachi.

Choices include chicken, shrimp, New York strip steak, and scallops at night. We have lobsters for holidays.

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With so many selections, how do you ensure the quality is always up to your gourmet standards? We are constantly changing out the

food and sushi on the buffet. Nothing sits for long. Of course, our food is so good, the serving plate is usually empty long before then.

What is your pricing? It is very reasonable when you consider the enor-

mous selection of fresh sushi and gourmet entrees available. POC serves lunch and dinner daily. The lunch buffet is $12.95 Monday through Friday and $13.95 on weekends. The dinner buffet is $20.95 Monday through Thursday and $21.95 Friday through Sunday. We have special pricing for children. POC American Fusion Buffet & Sushi is located at 1651 Bonaventure Boulevard, next to Walgreens near Weston Town Center. To book a private party or to make a reservation for parties of six or more, call 954-389-5188. For more information visit www.pocbuffet.com.

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Q&A: Ready for a run? There’s much to know before you go. According to recent statistics, U.S. participation in running and jogging has grown 70% over Farah Tejpar, MD the past decade. Cleveland Clinic Florida In 2016, it was Sports Health Specialist estimated that over 60 million Americans were involved in the sport. The number of people running in non-traditional events like warrior and color runs has increased dramatically in the past five years. Running properly is of utmost importance, regardless of whether you’ve been running for years or just getting started, or if you’re running just for recreation or are serious about the sport and have goals to break personal bests. And sometimes it requires some trial and error to figure out what will work best for you. We asked Farah Tejpar, MD, sports health specialist, to answer key questions about running, and how runners of all types can prepare.

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

Q. How can a sports health specialist help? A. During your consultation, a sports health physician will address structural and functional issues that can lead to injuries. These include your individual capabilities; such as muscle strength and flexibility, as well as external factors; such as environmental conditions, running surfaces and shoe wear. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Tejpar or any other Cleveland Clinic Florida Sports Health specialist, call 866.287.2963 or visit us online at clevelandclinicflorida.org/sportshealth.

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here comes a time in every woman’s life when the menstrual periods stop. This challenging time is when menopause starts. This phase of life, and the years leading up to it, perimenopause, can also pose difficulties and be unpleasant if not managed properly. Listen to your body, and make note of the changes to discuss with your gynecologist. Some of these unpleasant and/or uncomfortable symptoms may be rrregular periods, hot flashes, insomnia and night sweats, vaginal and urinary issues, and psychological symptoms such as anxiety or depression Be specific when visiting your gynecologist, as everyone has their own unique symptoms and lifestyle. Sharing your specific issues will enable your doctor to make the proper recommendations to help relieve these signs and symptoms. There are often a few ways to manage menopause until finding the appropriate solution for each individual. What works for one, may not necessarily work for another. Some may be prescribed hormonal or non-hormonal medications in addition to dietary change recommendations. Some Medications, Remedies, & Resources Available to Help During the Menopause Process:

Hormonal Treatment Options

▸▸ Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Estrogen therapy is the most effective treatment option for relieving hot flashes and it also helps prevent bone loss. ▸▸ Vaginal Estrogen: To relieve vaginal dryness, your gynecologist can prescribe an estrogen cream, ring or tablet that can be administered directly to your vagina. This can help reduce dryness and discomfort.

Non-Hormonal Treatment Options

▸▸ Gabapentin is a drug your gynecologist may recommend. It is used to treat seizures, but it can help reduce hot flashes. ▸▸ Certain low-dose antidepressants may also decrease your hot flashes and night sweats as well as help with mood issues. ▸▸ Depending on your unique circumstances, your gynecologist may recommend a medication to help reduce bone loss.

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Toi, is a Vietnamese word for “me” or “my” and that is what embodies Toi Spa’s philosophy of taking care of “you”, the client. Every staff member is dedicated to pampering and tailoring their services to suit each client’s individual needs, and to provide the utmost excellence and care in a most tranquil and serene environment. From their extensive list of services to their professional technicians and therapists, and their commitment to using the highest quality spa products, it’s no wonder that clients keep coming back to destress and de-compress from today’s hectic world. Mindy Nguyen, Co-Owner of Toi Spa, took the time to answer a few questions about her business.

What services do you offer? Toi Spa provides a wide diversity in services ranging from nails to skin, massage, facials, lashes, and hair. Aside from our extensive menu

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t’s the time of year when many people will be enjoying pools, beaches, and boating. Nowhere is this truer than in South Florida – where aquatic recreation is really available year-round. With all of the easy-access to water here, it’s especially important for residents and visitors to practice water-safe habits. In Broward County, drowning is the leading cause of death in children before the age of four. These tragedies almost invariably result from a lack of adult supervision – sometimes just for the briefest moment. Infants face the greatest risk around the home: bathtubs, toilets, buckets, decorative ponds, and kiddie pools. Babies can never be left alone in the tub – not even for a second. Toddlers are especially vulnerable wherever pools, lakes, and canals are nearby. Again, it only takes a moment for a small child to wander away from a distracted caretaker and into an unsupervised area with water. Parents and all other caretakers must be committed to keeping a constant line of sight with the children they are watching, to having children within arms-reach whenever they are in or around the water, and to maintaining focused attention on the task. There is no substitute for active adult supervision. Too-often, parents mistakenly assume it is ok to step away for a minute. They think they will hear something if their child needs help, and that they will have enough time to react. But drowning is usually silent, and it happens quickly. While parents and caretakers must strive for impeccable vigilance, they should also take a ‘wholistic’ approach to drowning prevention, using multiple layers of protection: ▸▸ Supervision - Always have a designated, responsible adult whose undivided attention is on the children – not only when swimming, but whenever access to water is a possibility. Children must be taught from an early age never to go near the water without an adult. ▸▸ Barriers – Use child-proof locks on all doors, door alarms, pool fences, and self-closing and self-latching gates. Use them consistently, with routine checks throughout the day. ▸▸ Preparation - Learn CPR and keep proper safety gear, including a phone, life-vests, hook, & ring buoy, near the pool. If a child is missing, always check the pool first. ▸▸ Swimming and Water Safety Lessons – Even the youngest children can learn skills to help them to be safer in and around the water. Caregivers should learn to swim as well. Numerous, inexpensive options for swimming and water-safety lessons are now available locally. The City of Sunrise offers free and low-cost swim lessons to residents; visit www.sunrisefl.gov or call 954-747-4600 for more information. Free swim lessons are also available through the YMCA of Broward County SPLASH program; visit www.ymcabroward.org or call 954-334-9622. Additionally, Broward County’s SWIM Central program offers $40 vouchers towards swim lessons for children four years of age and under, and vouchers for adult lessons are available through the SWIMS Foundation. Go to www.watersmartbroward.org to request a voucher, where you will also find a wealth of information and resources for all things related to water-safety. For information about CPR training, please call 954-746-3465.

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Skittles is a 6-year-old Tabby. Her favorite person is her human mommy, Susan. Her favorite toy is a little moose. The frisky feline likes reusable shopping bags, but definitely dislikes the exterminator. She loves being combed, and was last seen sleeping on the reusable bags that she loves so much.

Your Pet Could Be Our Pet of the Month! Every month Our City Plantation randomly picks a pet of the month winner. Enter your pet today! Email entries to editorplantation@ourcitymedia.com. Please send a high-resolution photo with your entry. Tell us a little bit about your pet… Animal name & breed:______________________________________ Age and gender of animal:__________________________________ Favorite person:___________________________________________ Favorite toy:______________________________________________ Likes & dislikes:____________________________________________ Favorite thing to do:________________________________________ Last seen:________________________________________________

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ven with the passage of time, many women still retain their youthful energy and enthusiasm, but post-menopausal changes can affect a woman’s quality of life in unexpected ways. Now, there is a gentle laser therapy that can help millions of women who are silently suffering. What is the MonaLisa Touch? The MonaLisa Touch is a gentle laser therapy that delivers controlled energy to the vaginal wall tissue. It restores vaginal health by generating new collagen, elastin and vascularization. The MonaLisa Touch was first available outside the U.S. where thousands of patients have been treated worldwide. How does it work? The MonaLisa Touch uses gentle laser energy that is delivered via a side-firing probe inserted into the vaginal canal. A two-part pulse targets surface (epithelial) tissue and deep (lamina propria) tissue to promote vaginal mucosal revitalization. What clinical trials have been conducted on the MonaLisa Touch? A multisite study was conducted by Dr. Mickey Karram, Director of Fellowship Program on Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Dr. Eric Sokol, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Stanford University Medical Center. The trial assessed the use of CO2 fractional laser therapy on 30 women with vaginal health issues due to natural or induced menopause. All of the patients in the trial were treated with the MonaLisa Touch laser therapy. The results were: ▸▸ Overwhelmingly positive and immediate results ▸▸ ·Highly statistically significant improvement in symptoms after first treatment ▸▸ Escalation of progress with each subsequent treatment In addition to the multisite study, there are currently eight published studies with six ongoing studies. Does the procedure hurt? The procedure requires no anesthesia. Some patients may experience some discomfort the first time the probe is inserted, but the actual treatment is not painful. Many patients report that it feels like a gentle vibration. How long does it take? Patients receive three treatments, spaced six weeks apart, which each take less than five minutes to perform. When will I see results? Most patients feel improvement after the very first treatment, although the procedure calls for three treatments that are generally spaced over an 18-week period. How long does it last? Patients should expect to come back annually for a maintenance treatment. The doctor will determine if follow up treatments are required. What are my limitations after the procedure is done? Patients should refrain from sexual activity for two to three days. Your doctor will determine a post-procedure regimen that is right for you. For which patients is this treatment appropriate? The MonaLisa Touch is appropriate for any female suffering from issues from a decline in estrogen, as well as those who are experiencing symptoms as a result of a hysterectomy or breast cancer treatments. Is this procedure safe for women with breast cancer? Yes, the MonaLisa Touch therapy is particularly well suited for patients who cannot, or prefer not to receive estrogen therapy. Will the procedure be covered by insurance? No processing code has been established. Dr. Fabienne Achille is an obstetrician/gynecologist at Gentle Gynecology and Obstetrics, with offices in Weston and Pembroke Pines. The Weston office is located at 1605 Town Center Boulevard. Appointments can be made by calling 954384-8668. The Pembroke Pines office is located adjacent to the hospital at 603 N. Flamingo Road, Suite 360A. Call 954-4367667 to schedule an appointment in Pembroke Pines. To learn more visit www.docAobgyn.com.

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No bones about it, a “paws”itively good time was had by all that attended the dog expo at Happy Tails Dog Park. The event featured Plantation Police K-9’s, a Frisbee Dog Show, a Purpose Driven Pup Chase Course, Captain Cartoon Pet Caricatures plus prizes for best-dressed, pet owner look-a-like, best pet trick, and more.

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Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El members came out to the 4th annual 5K Run/Walk at Central Park to support their synagogue. Participants received Finisher Medals and goodie bags from sponsors: Firm Title Corporation and Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant.

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Make-A-Wish Southern Florida recently held a 5K Walk/ Run fundraising event at Markham Park in Sunrise, with 1,800 participants raising more than $205,000 to grant wishes for 41 local children who have life-threatening medical conditions. Former Miami Dolphins tight end Greg Baty, Brenda Baty, and Sherri Gutierrez led the “Purple Pigs” to a victory in the team fundraising category with nearly $83,000 in donations. Gutierrez, a member of the Make-A-Wish Southern Florida Board of Directors, was also the top individual fundraiser, generating more than $42,000 in contributions.

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