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While we hardly consider the winter season as beach weather, snowbirds from up north and visitors from around the world flock to Florida to enjoy our mild weather, our sea breezes, our white sandy beaches and everything else the Sunshine State has to offer.

With spring break approaching why not spend some time enjoying the splendors of our state with a stay-cation. Where else can you see alligators in their natural habitat and Mickey and friends in their not-so-natural habitat – all in the same day?

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Contents calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Community News Many Egg-Citing Ways to Celebrate Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Find the Perfect Gift at the Arts & Crafts Festival in the Pines . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Kids Konnection Is a Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Artists and Storytellers Wanted for Highwaymen Exhibition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 YMCA Volunteers Make a Difference at His House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

School News FSU Charter School Hosts Community Reading Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Ask the Mayor Pembroke Pines Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Ask the Expert Developmental Flatfoot in Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Buttock Enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Legally Speaking Parental Rights? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Using Chapter 13 to Keep Your Home for Much Less than You Owe . . . . . . . . . 32 What You Need to Know Before Applying for Asylum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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9th Art Festival – On March 9 and 10, visit the 15th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival in the Pines. This juried art and fine hand craft festival also features plant vendors, jewelry, food trucks, jazz entertainment, live art demonstrations, free kid’s craft tent and free admission. Event is from 10am to 5pm, at 10300 Pines Blvd. For information, call 954-961-6067 or visit www.ppines.com.

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Mayor’s Golf Tournament – Mayor Frank C. Ortis will host the 11th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting the City’s Charter Schools. Registration is at 10:30am.

For information, call 954-431-4146.

and small toys inside the eggs, as well as some tickets to trade for larger prizes. Kids can also get bunny ears, have their faces painted with bunny noses, and take a photo with Peter Rabbit. Bring a basket and a camera to the free event. For information, visit www.ppines.com

April 4th Pembroke Pines Fair – Celebrate Pembroke Pines’ 53rd Anniversary at the Annual Pembroke Pines Fair at City Center.

From April 4 to 14, there will be something for everyone, including concerts, carnival rides, entertainment and so much more.

All events will be held at the Pembroke Pines City Center. For information, visit www.pinesday.com.

Taste of Pines – Enjoy local food, fine wine and beer at the Taste of Pines event, at City Center, 10300 Pines Blvd., from 6 to 9pm. For information, visit www. ppines.com.

23rd Sundaes with the Bunny – Make your own Ice Cream Sundaes with the Bunny at the SW Focal Point Community Center. There will be yummy treats, a holiday show, visits with the bunny and prizes. Seating is limited. Event is from 2 to 4pm. For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com

14th St. David Carnival – From March 14 to 17, have fun at the St. David Carnival, held at 3900 South University Dr., in Davie.

There will be rides and attractions for all ages, live entertainment, an international food court and more. For information, visit www.saintdavid.org or call 954-475-8046.

24th Jazz Concert – Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of jazz at William B Armstrong Park, from 3 to 5pm. Also featured are the Food Truck Round Ups. Bring your blankets and chairs.

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16th St. Patrick’s Day Craft – Make something fun to decorate your home at the South Regional/ Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Boulevard. Event is at 2pm for ages 3 and up. For information, call 954-201-8825.

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Highwaymen Exhibit – In the early 1950’s through the 1980’s, a group of 26 African-American artists, known as the Highwaymen, told their stories through their artwork. The public is invited to share their own personal stories and exhibit their work alongside these American masters in the “Highwaymen Fearless Journey Art Exhibition.” The free exhibit is open for public viewing, from March 30 to April 5, at the SW Focal Point Community Center.

For information, call 954-450-6888.

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30th Egg Hunt – Children 12 and under are invited to hop on over to the Annual Egg Hunt EGGstravaganza, at 9am sharp, where they can search for more than 52,000 plastic eggs hidden at two locations (26,000 at each) – Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd., and Pembroke Shores Park, 501 SW 172nd Ave. There will be candy

Spring Tea – Indulge in tea sandwiches, decadent desserts and assorted afternoon teas at the SW Focal Point Community Center, from 2 to 4pm. For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com

April 6th Sweetheart Pageant – The Little Miss Sweetheart Pageant will be held at 1 p.m., at the Pembroke Pines Fair. Girls ages 3 to 5 will be judged on poise and personality. The Queen and Princess will make appearances throughout the year at different city events. Free for participants.

For information, visit www.ppines.com or call 954-435-6525.

Ongoing Charlie Brown – Spend an evening with Lucy, Linus, Schroeder, Sally, Snoopy, and, of course, Charlie Brown. “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” based on the comic strip Peanuts, by Charles Schulz, is a fun musical comedy that runs from March 22 to April 14, at the Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts. For more information, visit www.pptopa.com or call (954) 437-4884.

Glass Gallery – The City of Pembroke Pines Glass Gallery, located at Pembroke Pines City Hall, 10100 Pines Boulevard, is currently hosting the works of the Weston Art Guild through March 10. For information, call Benoit Menasche, City of Pembroke Pines Art Curator at 954-260-0167.

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Many Egg-Citing Ways to Celebrate Spring

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On March 23, at 2pm, kids can indulge in one of their favorite foods at Sundaes with the Bunny, held at the Southwest Focal Point Senior Center, 301 NW 103 Avenue. They can build their very own ice cream sundae with an “egg-ceptionally” big scoop of ice cream and a whimsical selection of 20 toppings, including Oreos, gummy bears, jelly beans, marshmallow, chocolate chips and more. They can also enjoy a holiday show and take pictures with Peter Cottontail using their own cameras. Tickets will be on sale for $6 per person for Pembroke Pines residents and $8 for non-residents.

On March 30, children 12 and under are invited to hop on over to the Annual Egg Hunt EGGstravaganza, at 9am sharp. They will be divided into different age groups before they search for more than 52,000 plastic eggs hidden at two locations (26,000 at each). There will be candy and small toys inside the eggs, as well as some tickets to trade for larger prizes. Kids can also get bunny ears, have their faces painted with bunny noses, and take a photo with Peter Rabbit. Egg hunts will take place at the Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd., and Pembroke Shores Park, 501 SW 172nd Ave. Don’t forget to bring a basket and a camera to the free event.

Miriam Hernandez attends the event every year with her three children, ages 3 to 8. “My kids wait all year for this event,” said Hernandez. “They get to search for eggs with all of their friends and win some great prizes.”

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Find the Perfect Gift at the Arts & Crafts Festival in the Pines

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15th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival in the Pines, where they will have an opportunity to enjoy some art, entertainment, crafts and food. The free event is presented by the Pembroke Pines Arts and Culture Advisory Board and the Parks and Recreation Department. It will be held on March 9 and 10, from 10am to 5pm, at the Pembroke Pines City Center, just west of City Hall, at 10300 Pines Boulevard. “It is a great family event with something for everyone,” said Robyn Vegas, Cultural Arts Coordinator for the City of Pembroke Pines.

The festival got its start when a small group of artists set up tables around the lake at the City Hall building and it has continued to grow. This year, over 100 artists will be featured in the juried show. They will be selling a variety of items,

including paintings, drawings, photography, wood, sculpture, glass, mixed media, plants, jewelry, fine crafts and more. The artists will have an opportunity to win $350 in most categories, as well as $500 for Best in Show. Last year, 11 artists won awards and cash prizes, including Peter Barreda for Best of Show and Pembroke Pines resident Lawrence Katso for Best Photography.

This year’s theme is “Art Deco in the Pines.” Throughout the weekend, there will be a variety of entertainment, including dance groups, musicians and more. The residents of Studio 18 in the Pines will have a tent, where they will present live art demonstrations.

There will also be a children’s tent with free art activities. The Food Truck Round-Up will also offer a large selection of food choices.

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Kids Konnection opened with a special presentation, song and moment of silence to honor the teachers, staff, and young children that lost their lives in the Sandy Hook tragedy. Teachers and students from the City of Pembroke Pines Charter Schools held balloons and photos for each of the victims. At the end of the ceremony, six doves were released and a plane flew a banner with the words, “In remembrance of Sandy Hook-Newton, CT.” The event showcased national and local businesses, as well as nonprofit informational and educational resources. Kids and their families enjoyed four hours of free, interactive, hands-on fun. They sampled food and drinks, jumped in bounce houses, climbed rock walls, browsed through “store fronts” without spending any money, participated in contests and/or raffles, visited with Swat teams, learned about fire safety, and more. Many of the kids brought their teddy bears for a free checkup at the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Teddy Bear Clinic. Area dance and karate studios provided performances and demonstrations.

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by Koinonia Worship Center and Village is open for public viewing, from March 30 Youth Choir led by Walta Tolbert. to April 5, in the main lobby of Southwest “The Highwaymen played a special part Paintings by Highwayman R. L. Lewis Focal Point Community Center. in American art history and we are proud The Highwaymen captured Florida’s natural beauty before much of it was developed, to host this moment in history,” said Jay Shechter, Director of Community Services and using bright colors to paint wind-bent palm trees, serene sunsets, churning oceans Housing for the City of Pembroke Pines. The SWFPCC is hoping to host additional and bright red Poinciana trees. They painted with speed and produced hundreds of art shows in the future. canvases. They sold their paintings on the side of the road from the trunks of their cars at an average cost of $25 per painting. Today, an original Florida Highwayman The free exhibit is open for public viewing March 30 through April 5, at the Southwest painting demands $5,000 or more.

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Luther King, Jr., the YMCA is dedicated to fostering unity and equality in people of diverse faiths and backgrounds. For nine years, the YMCA of Broward County has honored the work and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. at an inspirational breakfast.

This year’s event included special guest and keynote speaker Martin Luther King III. For the first time, several YMCA’s of Broward County, including the Pembroke Pines location, added a service component to the annual celebration to remind residents of the importance of giving back to their neighbors in need.

The YMCA has been a supporter of His House Children’s Home, which provides care for abused, neglected and drug-exposed children in a home-like setting. In the past, it has provided financial assistance to group home parents, so that the children would have the opportunity to participate in Y programs and services. On January 19, the Pembroke Pines YMCA Family Center stepped up its level of involvement by sending a team of 80 volunteers to help clean up the interior and exterior of the home.

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His House Children’s Home, since they make such a difference for South Florida’s children in crisis,” said Leah Carpenter, YMCA of Pembroke Pines Board Chair /Administrator and CEO of Memorial Hospital Miramar.

After a light breakfast with His House staff and children, the volunteers began cleaning and organizing The Garden, a future long-term home for girls who are victims of human trafficking.

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by Leah Carpenter and Channel 10 newscaster Calvin Hughes, the volunteers helped paint, sweep, landscape, and much more. While they were working, a group of specially trained YFit Coaches kept the 70 children on site physically active and engaged with YFit games, like football, hula hoop and kick ball. After everyone enjoyed a full lunch donated by the Pembroke Pines Subway, the entire group participated in the games.

The Pembroke Pines YMCA Family Center is located at 501 SW 172nd Ave., in Pembroke Pines. For information, call 954-727-9622. For information on His House Children’s Home, visit www.hhch.org.

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As the students listened to stories featuring animal characters, teachers helped them make the connections between fiction and non-fiction stories.

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Matt Wittyngham, a Pembroke Pines Charter School System alumnus, read Edwina the Emu by Sheena Knowles to a group of third graders. “The students were very receptive and engaged in the story,” said Wittyngham. John Casbarro, KAPOW Director, read Sam the Sea Cow by Francine Jacobs to a class of fourth grade students.

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Unlike a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, under a Chapter 13 a debtor restructures his/her debts. A Chapter 13 debtor has the ability to repay over a period of 3-5 years, all mortgage arrearages, late fees and escrow shortages. All credit card and other unsecured debt can usually be negotiated down to about one percent (1%) of the amount owed, and you may even be eligible to reduce student loan payments, wipe out IRS debt, and even reduce your car payments. However, the most beneficial part of a Chapter 13 plan is the ability to remove all second mortgages, lines of credit and other liens (including homeowners’ association liens) from your principal residence. You may also be able to significantly reduce principal balances on investment properties, and pay off those properties in as little as just three years.

In order to wipe out a second mortgage from your home, the amount owed for the first mortgage must exceed the market value of that home. As it relates to a debtor’s investment properties, under a Chapter 13 plan you are able to wipe out any second mortgages or credit lines, and even reduce the principal balance of the first mortgage on each property down to the property’s market value, payable at a low fixed interest rate, and under one affordable monthly payment. Once a debtor submits a Chapter 13 plan and stays current on plan payments, the lender cannot proceed with a foreclosure of any properties listed in the plan.

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The popularity of the butt lift is not just a U.S. fashion fad. More and more women desire to enhance their buttock and thigh region to create a beautiful buttock shape and the very attractive sweep of the lower back, hips and waist.

More than ever before, one of the most popular cosmetic plastic surgery procedures is buttock augmentation or the Brazilian butt lift. The reason is that women are unhappy with their buttocks. Their butt is too flat, too wide, or sagging. Clothing doesn’t fit or look good on them. They were either born like this, or lost the form and shape of their buttocks after losing or gaining weight.

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There are a variety of cosmetic surgery procedures available for those who desire youthful, fuller, and perky buttocks, with a more sensual body profile. These techniques for buttock augmentation or enhancement vary depending on what is actually missing and what is the overall body frame and form.

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Contrary to the above, there are some with sagging buttocks who are not a candidate for Brazilian Buttock Augmentation. These are people whose buttocks sag as a result of massive weight loss, such as after a gastric bypass surgery. These individuals would benefit from a body lift procedure which removes excess skin and helps to lift their thighs and buttocks.

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and Costra Nostro in Italy. He was also retained by the Police Benevolence Association to defend correction officers charged with conspiracy to violate civil rights. After a two week trial in Federal Court, where the conviction rate is 95%, Attorneys David Braun and Ana Cruz won a complete jury acquittal.

he Braun Cruz Law Group is a boutique

litigation firm with a focus on Family Law and Criminal Defense. The firm works closely with clients to develop the best strategy for each case, from pretrial negotiations to the jury award. The staff is comprised of highly skilled, experienced, multi-lingual professionals who are dedicated to each client. With over 14 years of combined experience litigating in South Florida, attorneys understand how to get the results that clients need and deserve.

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What is Ana Cruz’s background? Born in Puerto

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What are the firm’s areas of practice? The firm

practices in the areas of Family Law and Criminal Defense, in both Federal and State Courts. The Family Law practice includes divorce, alimony and child support modification, custody disputes, paternity, relocation and restraining orders.

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Group, clients always come first. With over 14 years of combined experience litigating in South Florida, we help clients obtain the best possible outcome in each case. We stay focused on the person we are representing, as well as how the case is affecting and will affect them and their family.

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one of the toughest areas of the law for clients. They may never have been sued or gone to court. Often, they do not even want to get a divorce, but have no choice. Clients in this situation need an attorney that is honest, straightforward and above all, knowledgeable in this area of law. They also need someone that understands and feels their stress. From the filing of the divorce petition, to the entry of the divorce judgment, our law office provides the legal counsel and emotional support clients need during this difficult and complicated time. We develop relationships with our clients that are based on trust.

What is the firm’s experience with Criminal Defense? We understand that an arrest can present serious risk to a client’s business success, immigration status and political life. The attorneys at Braun Law Group handle both Felonies and Misdemeanors and have taken hundreds of cases to trial in Federal and State Courts. In some cases, we are able to fight criminal allegations before they are formally filed, resulting in a reduction or even elimination of the charges. There is a small window of time that this can be done. Once the charges are formally filed, then the best way to help a client is by preparing the case for trial. We work closely with clients to learn the case inside and out and to develop potential defenses that will weaken the Prosecutor’s case.

What are some notable cases? David Braun and Ana C. Cruz regularly

handle cases in Florida State courts, defending citizens with charges ranging from DUI to First Degree Murder. Throughout David Braun’s career, he has handled many sensitive cases, including Scott Rothstein’s Private Security Firm, which was charged with destroying evidence sought by the grand jury, and laundering money through the Gambino Crime Family

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Rico, Ana Cruz obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in English at Florida International University. She studied law at Nova Southeastern University, where she earned her Juris Doctor Degree in 2005. Soon after, she began working as a prosecutor in the Office of the State Attorney, 17th Judicial Circuit, where she handled Misdemeanors. She was promoted to the Felony Trial Unit, where she handled every type of Felony offense, including first degree felonies punishable by life in prison. She had progressive experience in the domestic violence unit, where she handled domestic violence cases. She was later promoted to the Juvenile Unit as a Supervisor, where she handled Sex Crimes as well as all of the First Degree Felonies in her unit. In the Juvenile Unit, she supervised and trained new attorneys. In her career as a prosecutor, she has handled over 70 trials including over 50 trials by jury. She is licensed to practice in Florida, as well as in the United States District Court Southern and Middle Districts of Florida.

Describe the firm’s dedication to Family Law?

Ana Cruz developed a passion for Family Law after working in the Domestic violence and Juvenile units. She saw families and children who had ended up in the criminal system, because there were issues which could have been dealt with in family court before they escalated into arrests. She stays up to date with the ever changing laws by reviewing current case law on a weekly basis and regularly attending continuing legal education courses on Family law. She uses her extensive trial experience and great knowledge of the law to help her clients during difficult times.

What is David Braun’s background? Born and raised in South Florida,

David Braun is a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, University of Miami, and the Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center and Moot Court Honor Society. After working in the private sector doing civil litigation, he was offered a position as a prosecutor at the Broward County State Attorney’s Office, where he was in charge of thousands of cases in Broward County. He was promoted to the DUI division, where he litigated and trained other prosecutors. He then accepted a new position as the Lead Felony Trial Unit Prosecutor and tried all types of felonies, including white collar crimes, violent crimes, all drug offenses, and even first degree murder. For over four years he was continually recognized for his jury selection and trial skills resulting in an extremely high conviction rates. David Braun retired after four years and founded his own law practice focusing on criminal defense and litigation in both Federal and State Courts.

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Science Fair

The Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School Central Campus Science Fair was a success of scientific proportions. Fifty-one students competed and were judged by scientists, engineers, educators and others from the community. Nika Ambre (right) and Faizan Mohammad (left) won first place. Sinan Govaria and Sergio Morizot-Leite won second place. Saaketh Vedantam and Khristina Walker won third place.

VooDoo

VooDoo BBQ raised more than $1,000 for the Pembroke Pines Relay For Life at a special event held at the restaurant. More than 140 people attended. Restaurant representatives Jack Flechner and Joe Sloboda presented a check to the organization. Photo: (l to r) Joe Sloboda, VooDoo BBQ & Grill; Jack Flechner, VooDoo BBQ & Grill; Kristi Krueger, co-chair Relay for Life Pembroke Pines; Jules Meyer, co-chair, Relay for Life Pembroke Pines.

Flea Market

The City of Pembroke Pines Southwest Focal Point Flea Market and Bazaar attracted thousands of treasure hunters. Over 100 vendors enjoyed a steady stream of shoppers who purchased stylish scarves and purses, handmade bird houses, used toys, antiques, jade carvings and more.

Teen Ambassadors

Glass Gallery

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts welcomed 25 students into the 2012-13 class of Broward Center Teen Ambassador Program, which offers students the opportunity to participate in educational workshops with touring artists, attend live performances in every genre, write reviews and share their experiences in social media. The class includes Carla Corsetti and Danny Thomas of West Broward High.

The City of Pembroke Pines Glass Gallery and Art and Cultural Board hosted an opening reception for the Weston Art Guild Art Exhibit.

Plaque of Appreciation

American Legion Post 385 presented a plaque of appreciation at Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coal Fired Pizza in Pembroke Pines to manager Tolga Ece. The presentation was made in recognition of his continuous support of the American Legion and its programs, including the Boy Scouts of America (Troop 224), other local youth, and local veterans.

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