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Community News Pembroke Pines to Celebrate 53rd Birthday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Fletcher Offers Art and Cultural Classes for Kids and Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 The Great Yards Contest in Honor of Natalie Belmonte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 27th Annual New Horizon Golf Classic to Benefit Children’s Home . . . . . . . . . . 14 PPTOPA Presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” On Stage . . . . . . . . . .

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Pembroke Pines Relay for Life Exceeds Fundraising Goal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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School News PPCMS Named National Bullying Academy Champions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Pembroke Lakes Elementary Dedicates New Outdoor Environmental Center . . . 26

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Legally Speaking What is Income? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Loan Modification vs. Foreclosure – A Dangerous Waiting Game . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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3rd 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

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.

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

13th Antiques & Collectibles – Over 50 antique dealers will participate in the City of Pembroke Pines 19th Antique and Collectible Show benefiting and held at the City of Pembroke Pines Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 N.W. 103rd Avenue. It is on April 13, from 9am to 5pm and April 14, from 10am to 4pm.

For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com.

13th Jazz Concert – Attend a special Jazz in the Pines Concert during the Taste of Pines at the Pembroke Pines Fair, from 6:30-8:30pm. Concert included in the Taste of Pines Ticket. For information, visit www.ppines.com.

6th Sweetheart Pageant – The Little Miss Sweetheart Pageant will be held at 1pm, at the Pembroke Pines Fair. Girls ages 3 to 5 will be judged on poise and

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Healthy Kids Day – Kids and parents are invited to make a “play date” at the YMCA Healthy Kids Day. Families will come together to engage in fun, active play and learn healthier habits that help them grow and thrive. It will be held from 10am to 2pm, at the Pembroke Pines YMCA Family Center, 501 SW 172nd Ave., in Pembroke Pines. For information, visit www.YMCABroward.org

27th Fun in the Sun for Kids with Autism – The family picnic and water

Event is sponsored by New Horizon United Methodist Church and proceeds are used to support the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home. For information, call 954-217-2551.

May 7th

play day for kids with autism will be held at Markham Park, from 11am to 2pm.

There will be a water station with hoses and sprinklers, as well as sensory stations, arts and crafts, bounce houses, bubbles, a box maze, bean bag toss, basketball throw, obstacle course, fire rescue vehicles, and plenty of food. For information, send an email to zthoaglund107@aol.com.

Cancer Study – Residents of Pembroke Pines and all of Broward County have an unprecedented opportunity to participate in a historic study which has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. Anyone between the ages of 30 and 65, who has never been diagnosed with cancer, are needed to participate in the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). Enroll on May 7 at City Hall. For information, visit cancer. org/cps3, email lainie.jones@cancer.org, or call 954-564-0880 ext.2848.

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Pill Box 5K – The City of Pembroke Pines Charter School Foundation will host the “Pill Box Pharmacies Pines 5K Pursuit to Good Health and Family Fun Day” at Walter C. Young Middle School. For information, send an email to mjordan@ ppines.com or at 954-450-3655.

May 3rd

Landscape Contest – In an effort to promote quality landscaping within Pembroke Pines, the City is sponsoring the Natalie Belmonte Great Yards Award contest. The City of Pembroke Pines Landscape Advisory Board invites all interested homeowners to enter their properties for award consideration. The deadline for submissions is April 16. For information, visit www.ppines.com or call 954-432-7370.

Golf Classic – Participate in Footy’s 14th Annual Wing Ding Golf Classic. Charlie Brown – Spend an evening Registration and lunch begin at 11:30am with some of your unforgettable childhood and the shotgun start is at 1pm. It will be friends: Lucy, Linus, Schroeder, Sally, held at Pembroke Pines Golf and Racquet Snoopy, and, of course, Charlie Brown.

Club. For information, send an email to “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” based lbeaton@hereshelpinc.com. on the beloved comic strip, Peanuts by Charles Schulz, is a fun musical comedy that will have audiences laughing out loud.

Show runs through 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, Pembroke Pines City Hall, 10100 Pines Boulevard, presents the “The Four Seasons” exhibit. Through May 13, it is presented by the “2+3: The Artists’ Organization, a consortium of professional artists promoting visual arts through education and dedicated to excellence.

Golf Tournament – Attend the golf The Glass Gallery is located on the first tournament, silent auction and luncheon floor of the Pembroke Pines City Hall, at Hollybrook Golf and Tennis Club, 900 10100 Pines Boulevard. For information, South Hollybrook Drive, in Pembroke Pines. visit www.ppines.com or call 954-260-0167.

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Pembroke Pines to Celebrate 53rd Birthday

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guests Rico Geragi and Jody Marlow from Brass Evolution. Tickets are limited and will be available for food only, food and wine, as well as for kids 10 and under.

April 5 is Charter School Night, with a variety of performances and activities related to the Charter School Systems in Pembroke Pines. On April 6, at 1 p.m., 3 to 5 year old girls will be judged on their poise and personalities and a Little Miss Sweetheart will be crowned. At 5pm, everyone in attendance will receive a piece of the City’s 8 ft. birthday cake.

From 7 to 9pm, the Valerie Tyson Band will play top 40’s. On April 7, from 3 to 6pm, enjoy the classic rocks sounds of Olivia Bay South of Sheridan - Rough Shot. From April 12 to 14, the Indian American Festival will include cultural performances, food and vendors.

Karen Martin attended the Fair last year and plans to bring her three children again this year. “We always look forward to the Fair,” said Martin. “The kids love the rides and the entertainment is always great.”

oin the City of Pembroke Pines as it celebrates

its 53rd birthday with the Pembroke Pines Fair, featuring a carnival, concerts, entertainment and a variety of community-based activities and events. The Fair will be held from April 4 to 14, at the Pembroke Pines City Center, located at 10300 Pines Blvd. “It is a great way to celebrate the City’s birthday with friends and neighbors,” said Francie Novo, Special Events Coordinator. Proceeds will benefit the City of Pembroke Pines Charter Schools.

For 11 days, the City Center will be the site of a full carnival with more than 30 Midway rides, food and attractions – with something special happening every day. There will be continuous entertainment from local bands, dance groups, local school groups and organizations. There will also be a business and vendor Expo, as well as special visits from the Food Truck Round Up. The event kicks off with the fourth annual “Taste of Pines” on April 4, from 6 to 9pm.

Guests will enjoy samples of delicious cuisine from restaurants throughout Pembroke Pines, complimented by a selection of wine and beer.

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Fletcher Offers Art and Cultural Classes for Kids and Adults

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offers adults and children many opportunities to learn new skills or enhance existing ones. They can study under art teachers like Alan Baldwin, who brings a lot more to class than just paint and brushes.

Baldwin blends old and new styles to inspire his students, as well as to keep them interested and engaged in the process of creating their own art. His classes explore the many levels of art, including art history, commerce, criticism, philosophy, ethics and more. Each week, the class views a short artist profile film and discusses the art-world concepts, the latest music, culture, etc. There is always plenty of laughter in the classroom. “Everyone is free to pursue their own projects, but if they need guidance on a new skill or ideas about where to go next, I facilitate,” said Baldwin.

Baldwin, who is an artist and photographer, takes weekly pictures of his students’ drawings and paintings. He posts the photos to his Facebook page and Twitter to help Mia Maestre, a student at the City of Pembroke Pines Fletcher Art Center, works on a creation during a weekly class. She recently sold a piece to an art collector in Chicago.

students market their artwork. Recently, a friend of Baldwin’s from Chicago was so impressed with a painting by student Mia Maestre that he offered to purchase the piece. Mia was exited to make her first sale to a collector in Chicago.

Some of the other classes offered at Fletcher Art and Cultural Center include: ▸▸ Awesome Art for Kids (Ages 8-11); Saturday; 10am-12pm ▸▸ Petite Picassos (Ages 5-7); Saturday; 10am - 12pm or 12:30pm-2:30pm ▸▸ Teen Art Experience (Ages 12-16); Tuesday; 6pm – 8pm ▸▸ Guitar Lessons (Ages 8-Adult); Monday, Tuesday or Saturday; call for times ▸▸ Piano Lessons (Ages 8-Adult); Monday, Tuesday or Saturday; call for times

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The City of Pembroke Pines Fletcher Art and Cultural Center is located at 7960 Johnson Street, in Pembroke Pines. To register for Baldwin’s class or for information about other classes, call 954-986-5027 or visit www.ppines.com.

The Great Yards Contest in Honor of Natalie Belmonte

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n an effort to promote quality landscaping within Pembroke

Pines, the City is sponsoring the Natalie Belmonte Great Yards Award contest.

The City of Pembroke Pines Landscape Advisory Board invites all interested homeowners to enter their properties for award consideration. The deadline for submissions is April 16.

The award was created in memory of Natalie Belmonte, a well-known resident and businesswoman who passed away in July 2011. “Natalie lost her life much too soon,” said Gloria McCluskey, Pembroke Pines Landscape Advisory Board Chairperson.

“This award will help capture the beauty of the butterflies. It will also remind us all of the true essence of Natalie, who had a love of gardening and butterflies.” In order to qualify, the yard must have a butterfly component, as well as several other qualities.

There will be five yards chosen; one from each of the four commission districts and one selected at-large. The Landscape Advisory Board will judge the yards in April. The winning residents will receive their awards at the May Commission meeting, in the spirit of Mother’s Day and to honor Natalie Belmonte during her birthday month.

The contest will consist of five components worth 20 points each. These areas will be added together to reach the final score for the property. All entries must attain a minimum score of 70 to be eligible.

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The five components are as follows: ▸▸ Butterfly component: This area judges the preservation of all stages of a butterfly’s life. It should supply food and shelter with the proper selection of plants, including: host plants, caterpillar food plants, butterfly nectar plants, and an area that provides about half a day’s worth of sunlight. ▸▸ Design and function: This area judges the overall design, use of texture, compatibility of materials, continuity, balance, and the overall function of the landscape in correlation with Natalie Belmonte the use of the property. ▸▸ Maintenance: The focus on this section will be the overall view of the property’s landscape maintenance. Are turf areas mowed? Are planter beds kept weed free and edged? Is mulching and fertilization kept up? ▸▸ Florida Friendly Value: This section judges the selection and use of plants that have similar water demands. Mulching techniques will also be observed. ▸▸ Use of Hardscapes: This section judges the use of non-living additions to finish a landscape, such as fountains, ponds, statues, boulders, decks, mulch, stones, etc.

Applications are available at the City Clerk’s office in City Hall or by downloading the application at the City’s website at www.ppines.com (The link is located on the left side, half way down the page). For information, call 954-432-7370 or 954-435-6501.

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While retaining kids favorites like tumbling and trampolines, this year, TAG USA’s kids camps will be bigger and better than ever with even more equipment and indoor inflatables.

The “NEW” indoor basketball court, indoor soccer games, and the six trampolines. Are sure to become the boys favorite. TAG USA’s camps have evolved into many separate camp groups of boys divided by age and abilities.

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27th Annual New Horizon Golf Classic to Benefit Children’s Home

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haven for children who have been abused or are victims of broken and dysfunctional n May 4, golfers will gather for the 27th Annual New Horizon families. It gives them a safe place to heal and get support, so they can grow into healthy, Golf Classic – and all for a good cause. The Golf Classic will benefit the Florida educated adults. The Children’s Home offers specialized residential care and treatment United Methodist Children’s Home, which provides care to children, youth with nurturing house-parents and therapists who help each child. Additionally, the and families throughout Florida.

Home reaches into the community by recruiting, The Classic will be held at Hollybrook Golf training, licensing and monitoring loving foster and Tennis Club, in Pembroke Pines. It features care families and adoption services. an 8am shotgun start. One lucky golfer will get This year, the proceeds of the New Horizon to drive a sports car for a month for winning Golf Classic and Silent Auction will be used to closest to pin. The tournament ends with an help launch the Home’s Open Hearts Family awards luncheon and a silent auction, with items Services Foster Care Program in South Florida. such as family vacations, sports memorabilia, This program has been established in other gift baskets, hotel and restaurant certificates, Florida counties with huge success, because airline tickets, spa visits, golf course foursomes, it carefully matches the child to the best foster and much more. The cost is $150 for a single or parents and then provides the important ongo$500 for a foursome, including greens fee, cart, ing physical, mental, and emotional support drawing ticket, range balls, luncheon, shirt and/ required. or gift bag, and other fun. Non-golfers are also welcome and can pay $35 to attend the luncheon For information on the golf tournament, call and silent auction.

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PPTOPA Presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” On Stage

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their time to immerse themselves in something they love. Recent casts have included performers who have headlined productions at Stage Door, Curtain Call, New Vista, Tamarac, Caldwell and Actors Theaters. They have been on national Broadway tours, starred in Hollywood films, and written and produced their own plays. Many have been nominated and selected as recipients of South Florida’s Carbonell awards.

PPTOPA presents three shows annually and many of them have attracted as many as 4,000 people. Productions have included The Producers, Secret Garden, My Fair Lady, Sound of Music and many more. With a full orchestra, as well as professional sets, backdrops and costumes, the plays are expensive to produce. Some cost as much as $60,000.

The theater raises money through donations and ticket sales, which range from $15 to $24.

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Broadway show, the Pembroke Pines Theater of the Performing Arts (PPTOPA) can give you a taste of what it is like. It offers top-notch community theater at an affordable price. Through April 14, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown will be on stage for several performances. The fun, musical comedy will have audiences laughing out loud.

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is based on the beloved comic strip Peanuts, by Charles Schulz. During the play, the audience experiences an average day in the life of Charlie Brown. His emotions range from wild optimism to utter despair, as he encounters Lucy, Linus, Schroeder, Sally, Snoopy and other friends.

PPTOPA is the oldest continuously operating community theater in Broward County. It was founded in 1993 by a group of dedicated individuals who wanted to provide low cost, high quality live theater for the community, as well as opportunities for anyone interested in assisting in the creation of theater. The goal of the company has not changed since it opened 19 years ago.

While technically an “amateur” company, PPTOPA productions routinely feature some of the finest actors and actresses in South Florida. They are teachers, attorneys, doctors, business owners and others who volunteer

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Society hosted the 15th Anniversary of Relay for Life Pembroke Pines at Walter C. Young Middle School. Co-chairs Kristi Kruger of WPLG News 10 and Jules Meyer, Founder of Relay for Life Pembroke Pines, teamed up this year with the Mayor’s Gang to help raise funds for the fight against cancer.

Thirty-seven teams camped out for the 18-hour event. The crowd celebrated when the announcement was made that donations had exceeded the $150,000 goal. Since it

began 15 years ago, the Pembroke Pines Relay for Life has contributed over $2.2 million.

The Mayor’s gang was the top fundraising team for the event. It raised nearly $18,000, in large part due to $12,600 check from Cutting Edge Industries. Tropical Financial Credit Union, which had a team of 27 employees, plus their families and friends, raised more than $7,000. VooDoo BBQ & Grill in Pembroke Pines raised more than $1,000.

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Alex Duarte. Student Government President, Caroline Abramovici, and Vice President, Charter Middle School - Central Nicholas Cozzati, accepted the plaques on Campus are taking a stand against behalf of the student body. bullying. PPCMS was one of 70 schools PPCMS students and faculty are also paracross the country to participate in a contest ticipating in a Nova Southeastern University developed by Students in the Know and dissertation study conducted by Kimberly the Bullying Academy. Students in 6th and Pizzo, Assistant Principal, to determine the 7th grades were named National Bullying effectiveness of the various interventions to Academy Champions Fall 2012. educate and combat bullying. The students “We know there is a national concern regar­ have been showing that they understand the ding bullying in school, especially at the middle importance of a bully-free school environment school level, so we were being proactive in through acts of kindness and by serving as Caroline Abramovici, SGA President, and Nicholas Cozzati, SGA Vice President, order to AVOID having a problem on our proudly display their plaques. Also in the photo are: Daryl Holce, proactive bystanders. campus,” said Kenneth Bass, Principal at the NSU Program Developer, and Kimberly Pizzo, Assistant Principal.

“Our school is on the right track towards Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School Central Campus. tion strategies. The contest concluded with a post-test reducing incidents of bullying and addressing incidents “We congratulate our students for working diligently to to measure what they learned. The school’s 6th and 7th immediately upon reports made,” said Pizzo. “We are receive the Bullying Academy National Champions award.” graders outscored all the other participating schools and proud of the commitment that our staff and students have The web-based interactive program was created to help over 4,000 students nationally for their respective grades. given to this important social concern to help our students students and educators recognize the dangers of bullying, The Social Studies Team responsible for implementing feel safe and valued. We continue to strive to create and including cyberbullying. At the start of the contest, the the program and their students were presented with two maintain a positive school climate.” students took a pre-test to determine what they knew National Champion plaques (6th and 7th Grade) and a about bullying. They spent the next three months visiting $250 check towards continuing efforts against bullying For information on PPCMS, call 954-322-3300 or visit a variety of websites to learn preventative measures related by Nova Southeastern University and Bullying Academy www.pinescharter.net. For information on the anti-bullying to bullying and ways to develop effective communica- program administrators, Daryl Hulce, Alex Velasquez and curriculum program, visit www.bullyingacademy.org. tudents at Pembroke Pines

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ianna’s Enrichment Center is a fully licensed and equipped

facility dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for children, from infant to 12-years-old. The goal of the Center is to produce happy, intelligent, well-adjusted children. Classes include Infants/Toddler, Preschool, Pre-kindergarten, and After-school programs.

Gisselle Caceres, owner/director, answered some commonly asked questions about the Enrichment Center.

Why did you open Gianna’s? We opened Gianna’s, because we love kids. The Center is family owned and operated.

Why is it important for young children to be in the right environment? Children’s most important years for emotional, social and intellectual development are from birth through five years of age. They need to feel loved, secure and accepted as they begin their educational process, which will extend from early childhood. We foster the belief that it is during these critical years that a child discovers his/her unique qualities, self-worth and, if properly stimulated and guided, those of his/ her fellow peers.

Where did the name come from? I named the Center for my daughter, Gianna.

Is this your first Center? No. My mother and I have owned another center in Miami for the past six years. We opened the Pembroke Pines location last year.

What ages do you serve?

We serve children from infants to 12-years-old.

Can students enroll all year long? Yes. Students can enroll all year long.

What is the school’s philosophy? The Center offers

children a nurturing, educational environment. We recognize that each child has unique talents, learning styles and personalities.

What is the student/teacher ratio? Classes are kept to a low studentteacher ratio and often fill up quickly.

Describe the teachers and staff. Our highly-qualified teachers and

staff are committed to working within each child’s comfort zone to ensure optimal social, emotional and educational results. They represent a variety of countries, including Mexico, Colombia, Cuba, America and more. The teachers are always happy and smiling.

What sets Gianna’s apart from other enrichment centers? We

are the only Center in Pembroke Pines that offers free registration and a free week.

Describe a typical day. The kids start the day with circle time. Next, they

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they listen to a story and take a nap. In the afternoon, they have math, science, reading, writing, and centers. At the end of the day, they go back out to the patio for a physical education class.

What classes do you offer for infants/toddlers? Through supervised

play in a planned, stimulating environment, toddlers rapidly acquire a foundation of basic skills and capacities during the first two years. Motor skills develop, early language begins, and traces of complex thinking appear. Important social and emotional developments occur, as the children interact with peers and adults.

Describe the preschool program. Preschool children enjoy spending

time with other youngsters their own age and becoming involved with group activities. Structured educational programs introduce them to basic concepts in language arts, math, science and social studies. We have specifically designed learning centers for individual and group projects that encourage children to make discoveries about themselves, fellow beings, and the world we all share and live in.

Describe the pre-kindergarten program. Pre-kindergarten chil-

dren exhibit growing physical and intellectual independence, made possible by acquired physical skills and complex language. We encourage creativity and present learning experiences as a healthy mixture of fun and challenge. Daily structured educational programs stress language arts, math, science, social studies and various skills. There are field trips and an end of the year graduation ceremony.

Describe the after-school programs. We offer a safe, stimulating after

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They spend time finishing homework and also engaging in physical fitness and exciting games with special friends. We also help the children with their homework.

Do you offer VPK programs? Yes. We offer VPK programs.

Do you offer before and after care? Yes. We offer before and after care.

Gianna’s Enrichment Center is located 18433 Pines Boulevard, in the Chapel Trail Shopping Plaza, between L.A Fitness and Pediatric Associates, in Pembroke Pines.

For information, call 954-430-9900. Visit the Center for a free tour.

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around quinoa, a very healthy food that is traditional in South America, as well as pastas and Stroganoff, a reflection of the European side of our Brazilian heritage. Who would’ve thought Brazilian eat Stroganoff, right? But we love it! And we make it in our own special way.

Why did you choose Pembroke Pines as your first location in Broward?

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That’s what Giraffas is all about: we are a kaleidoscope of culinary possibilities; so we thrive in diverse, cosmopolitan and dynamic places, such as Pembroke Pines.

An interview with CEO and Founder, Carlos Guerra sheds light into the unique Brazilian dining experience at Giraffas: What makes Giraffas different from other fast casual establishments?

CG: First off, we are Brazilian and different from all the Mexican, Chinese and Italian restaurants that you find everywhere. We’re also not your “typical” all-you-can-eat and expensive Brazilian restaurant. We’re a fast service, casual dining restaurant that offers a great selection of Brazilian dishes and many American favorites, with a Brazilian twist. This means we put our very own distinctive Brazilian seasoning and cut our meats in a way for which we are known.

With over 400 Giraffas in Brazil, what special dishes have you brought here to the States?

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The garden was the vision of Rosemary Lester, who was the principal of Pembroke Lakes Elementary for ten years. She wanted to transform the area into a place where students could learn and appreciate their environment.

Current principal, Sandra Shipman, will work with the students in the Environmental Club to maintain the garden. “A square sand lot in the center of our school has become a garden oasis due to the vision of Mrs. Lester and the donations and partnerships from our PTA, the City of Pembroke Pines, business leaders, and fellow educators,” said Shipman.

Prior to the ribbon cutting, City of Pembroke Pines Commissioner Jay Schwartz

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There are many people who work on commission or have a large part of their income paid in either quarterly or yearly bonuses. So are these bonuses income? How do we determine income when a bonus is not guaranteed or a commissioned sales person cannot predict how his year will be? In determining child support, each parent’s income must be considered to calculate the monthly support. It cannot be recalculated each month depending on an individual’s income which may vary based on sales totals or bonuses.

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The above clearly shows that income is not just what a person may bring home each week in a check. Car allowances, for instance, would be considered reimbursed expenses or in kind payments, which must be considered as income. I am often asked whether overtime (again never guaranteed) is income. The answer is “yes” and it will be considered when determining child support. Of course, if overtime is no longer available because of economic conditions, then it should be considered as well. A voluntary reduction in income, such as refusing overtime when it is available, is not permitted and such a reduction will not be considered.

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By Neal M. Bullock, DPM, PA

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The good news for the aging person (which means all of us) is that foot problems can often be prevented. It is not normal for feet to hurt just because a person is aging. People should not resign themselves to foot problems simply because they are getting older. While some foot problems can be blamed on heredity, most ailments come from the cumulative effect of years of neglect or abuse. Many of these problems can be treated successfully by doctors of podiatric medicine. (DPMs). Foot doctors are often the first doctors to see signs of systemic conditions like diabetes, arthritis, and circulatory disease of the foot.

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Normal wear and tear will cause changes in the foot. As we age, feet will spread and lose the fatty pads that cushion the bottom of the feet. Additional weight can also affect the bone structure. As we age, we should have our feet measured for changes in shoe size more frequently. We cannot assume that our shoe size will remain the same as in our younger years. Women have four times as many foot problems as men, and if you guessed that high heels are the usual culprit, you were right. Preventive foot care has many benefits; it can increase comfort, limit additional medical problems, and reduce the possibility of hospitalizations due to infection.

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Most lenders may not stop the foreclosure process or even a judicial sale of your home just because a loan modification application is under review. In fact, the longer the modification review process takes, the more likely you will be declined, and lose your home through foreclosure. Here are three keys to stop foreclosure proceedings so that you can obtain a loan modification before losing your home.

The first key is to consult with professionals that are knowledgeable not only about the loan modification process, but also about the foreclosure process. The Arcia Law Firm has an experienced in-house loss mitigation department with full time loan negotiators, and over 17 years of experience defending foreclosure matters. We are familiar with the valid legal defenses to a foreclosure case in Florida, and also how to properly and legally cancel foreclosure sales.

The longer the modification review process takes, the more likely you will be declined and lose your home through foreclosure.

Secondly, the best defense is usually a good offense. As explained in our previous articles, whenever it is appropriate, we will present a counterclaim against lenders within a foreclosure case. This counterclaim usually involves violations of Federal or State laws committed by the original lender that may be attributable to the current lender. Through a valid counterclaim, you may even be entitled to relief from errors committed by your current lender while servicing your loan, such as escrow errors, misapplied or unapplied funds, and overcharges. Placing lenders on the defensive usually slows down the foreclosure process, and provides much needed motivation for lenders to negotiate a loan modification under more reasonable terms.

Thirdly, a bankruptcy filing under Chapter 13 not only stops the foreclosure proceedings, but actually provides homeowners with an opportunity for a “second look” at their loan modification application under the all new mediation program available only in South Florida bankruptcy courts. You will be entitled to participate in this program even if your loan modification application has been previously declined.

The Arcia Law Firm has an established bankruptcy department with more than 12 years of experience that works alongside its loan negotiators to ensure that a viable loan modification plan is submitted with every bankruptcy petition. Under a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you may also be able to eliminate second mortgages, homeowner’s association and IRS liens, pay off investment properties in five years or less at their current market value, and wipe out credit card and medical debt.

In short, a foreclosure is a serious legal matter that can lead to the loss of your home, and a significant money judgment against you if not properly handled by legal professionals.

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To review a few of these procedures, I will begin with the “vampire” facelift. This procedure was introduced in 2009 and involves injection of a patient’s own blood plasma around the eyes, mouth and cheeks. This technique is not a facelift, and not FDA approved for use in the face. It is a technique used to promote healing after orthopedic surgery. There are no independent studies demonstrating its cosmetic benefits. Physicians who practice this technique believe the growth factors in plasma can gradually stimulate collage production.

Another so-called “facelift” technique is the “stemcell facelift.” Approximately ten years ago, scientists realized that human fat cells contain immature cells, called “stem cells,” which can eventually develop into nerves, bone, or cartilage tissue. Fat cells transferred to different areas of the body improve contour and shape in many regions by volume enhancement. The stem cell effect on the surrounding tissue has not been proven scientifically, and there are no FDA approved devices to separate stem cells from fat, and no agreement on the number of cells needed for rejuvenation or the number of treatments necessary. Taking that into consideration, it is a marketing ploy for a physician to say they are performing stem cell facelifts by transferring fat to the cheeks and nasolabial folds of the face.

Zerona fat-melting laser is another high-tech device that promises to reduce the waistline by inches. This device is successful when it is combined with diet, exercise and supplements that flush fluid from the body. No study has been performed to compare this laser treatment alone to therapy with diet and exercise without the laser. Benefits have been shown only in a Zerona-sponsored clinical trial.

Finally, adding the word “laser” to enhance traditional liposuction may sound like it is better, but many evidence-based studies have failed to show any benefit from laser liposuction or Smart Lipo.

The principle is that treating the subcutaneous tissue with a laser light breaks up fat cells. This laser generates high heat to melt the fat prior to removing it. The potential benefit is that the heat will allow more fat to be removed and stimulate collagen production below the skin and result in more skin tightening. However, this subcutaneous heat can result in burns, large scars, tissue hardening and prolonged pain.

Cynosure, the company that makes Smart Lipo, acknowledges a very small number of uncomplicated burns from the procedure. Patients can have acceptable results with all of these procedures. However, the most important factor with any plastic surgery procedure, whether it is invasive or non-invasive, is the physician performing the procedure. Proper board certification by an ABMS, (American Board of Medical Specialties) such as the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and documented experience with a particular procedure is critical in achieving a safe and acceptable aesthetic result.

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Financial Control - Facts that show whether the business has the right to control the business aspects of the worker’s job, includes: ▸▸ The extent to which the worker has unreimbursed business expenses; ▸▸ The extent of the worker’s investment in the business; ▸▸ The extent to which the worker makes services available to other customers; ▸▸ The extent to which the worker can realize a profit or loss.

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The treatment usually allows you to return to tennis or other sports without limitations. Failure to get better will then require your doctor to offer you injections, order MRI scans and even surgery in cases that do not get better. Most patients do not require surgery, most patients get cured with rest, ice, medications and an exercise program to strengthen the muscles around the shoulder joint. Patients with complete rotator cuff tears usually require surgery to be able to return to tennis without pain.

Dr. Moya is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in knee and shoulder surgery. He completed his doctoral fellowship at Harvard University, receiving his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School). Dr. Moya completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of Puerto Rico. He practices at the South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine located in Pembroke Pines at 17842 NW 2nd Street, (954) 430-9901 with additional office locations in Weston at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, (954) 3895900 and Tamarac at 7447 N. University Drive, (954) 720-1530.

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JoAnn Laskin, Executive Director for Camp Sagemont, has been actively involved with the camp since it first opened in 1997. She has seen and helped it grow from a traditional day camp to offering a selection of specialty camp programs from sports to science to the stage. Laskin shares her thoughts on what makes Camp Sagemont so special and what’s in store for campers this summer. Art campers “loved” the

campus pool run by The Swim Academy. All of our campers, whether in traditional day camp or one of our specialty camps, enjoy building lasting friendships and memories while trying new activities and developing new interests.

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program is a great opportunity for high school students to earn community service hours and learn a host of valuable leadership skills. Many of the LIT’s want to apply to become camp counselors with Camp Sagemont when they are old enough.

Some students need academic support over the summer. What is offered in the Summer School program? We are very proud of our

academic Summer School program because these are hard to find in Broward County. We cater to students who want to get enrichment or remediation to help bridge the learning gap that can occur for students over the summer. Some students attend just summer school and others choose to participate in a summer school and day Camp Sagemont’s youngest camp combination. In campers always enjoy showing their team spirit addition, we offer during Color Wars. an English Learning camp for students who are just being introduced to the English language.

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Adventure campers enjoy getting wet while exploring many water sports and water opportunities in South Florida.

trips once a week to locations that tie into the programs’ activities. Our campers visit places like the Morakami Museum, the Venetian Pools, Museum of Art in Fort Lauderdale, Biscayne Nature Center, airboat rides, water parks, and Marlins games.

What credentials do your lead counselors/ instructors have? The specialty camp instruc-

tors attend universities or are graduates and have majored in the field such as marine biology or zoology. Our cheer instructor currently coaches cheerleading for her school as well as the Sagemont School cheerleaders.

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interest from parents, we are offering a limited bus service this summer for the first time serving the areas of Miramar to Plantation. The service will be based on demand and parents can call the camp for details.

Anything else you would like readers to know about Camp Sagemont? Our campers have come to know and love their summers with us. We are always changing things up and adding new experiences. We are very excited about introducing more new programs geared to appeal to middle schoolers. We want the campers and their parents to know that our daily activities, adventures and travels provide a great opportunity for building friendships plus exploring South Florida’s attractions in an easy, safe and affordable environment.

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Over 250 guests attended the Southwest Focal Point Senior Center Heart Healthy Valentine’s Day breakfast, sponsored by Pill Box Pharmacies and Medical Supply.

Everglades

Students from the City of Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School Central Campus Advanced Science and Language Arts class enjoyed an opportunity to expand their knowledge during a field trip to Everglades National Park.

Trophies

Memorial

Keith Gallagher, a retired brigadier general, joined Memorial Hospital Pembroke as its new administrator and chief executive officer.

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The International School of Broward in Hollywood brought back an abundance of ribbons, in addition to a 4th place trophy in Division A, from the annual Congrès de la Culture Française en Floride, a French competition organized by the American Association of Teachers of French. Fifty schools from the state of Florida participated in the 61st annual Congrès.

Water Aerobics

Pembroke Pines residents enjoy a water aerobics class at the Pembroke Lakes pool.

Flag Football

The Miami Dolphins hosted the team’s annual girls’ high school flag football clinic. Sixteen high school teams from all around Broward County participated in a series interactive football drills, including the West Broward Bobcats and the PPCHS Jaguars.

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