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A love story in the making
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When two preteens started seeing one another at South Florida Parenting events, they never imagined their future together.
Her modeling career took off after this Loxahatchee girl won South Florida Parenting's 2013 Cover Kids contest.
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Find resources online from medical advice to parenting support
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Mom-approved Our panelists share their 1990s photos and magazine favorites
Giveaways Enter to win great prizes
110 Health Breastfeeding is good for mothers and babies
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Calendar of Events Our day-by-day calendar for September, plus Theater, Shows & Concerts, Fairs & Festivals and Exhibits for Families
42 Special needs resources
Behind the scenes A look at our cover photo shoot involving Cover Kids, readers.
Hip Hop Kidz, Universal Orlando Resort and Sawgrass Mills mall are 25 this year
Top parenting and family websites
Throwback to 1990 Photos from 1990 from our staff and contributors.
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44 Best apps for parents Need to let the sitter know your child’s snack schedule or share your grocery list with your spouse? These apps have you covered
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25 years of family news and fun I can’t believe that South Florida Parenting has been serving South Florida families for 25 years. My daughter, Brittany, was 18 months old when I started working for the magazine, and now she is 26. I feel so fortunate to have worked with so many talented and dedicated people and to have met so many wonderful families over the years. I have watched the children of our readers become readers themselves. Our mission at South Florida Parenting has been to be the most valuable source of parenting information and local resources for families in South Florida. We have been committed to enhancing the lives of families by maintaining excellence in editorial content, presenting high-quality events and encouraging community
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awareness. We could never have accomplished this without support from our loyal readers, editorial contributors, advertisers and community partners. LISA GOODLIN We are celebrating our 25th anniversary throughout the month of September and hope you will join us. We have partnered with Jungle Island in Miami, Flamingo Gardens in Davie and the Palm Beach Zoo in West Palm Beach to host these events. All three of these attractions are offering deeply discounted rates for South Florida readers, and you will be able to enjoy what the parks have to offer in addition to
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25th Anniversary cover photo shoot On July 29, we gathered at Deerfield Beach with our Cover Kids finalists, the kids of some of our loyal readers and campers from Island WaterSports' Island Camp to take our September cover photo. This is what it looked like behind the scenes.
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Couple whose love story started with South Florida Parenting magazine to marry in the fall By Joanie Cox-Henry
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osie Bartolone and William Joey Murray will be getting married this October, but when they met as children at a South Florida Parenting event, they never imagined that day would come.
“The first time Joey and I officially met each other was a Holiday Show at the Broward Convention Center,” Bartolone recalled. “Our mothers would be working at different events for South Florida Parenting magazine, and we’d end up hanging out together. Our parents would also clean up the event, and we’d be the last two kids hanging around.” Bartolone’s mother, Angela Bartolone, and Murray’s mother, Joyce Copp, still both work for South Florida Parenting magazine. They are friends in and out of the office. “Working with South Florida Parenting magazine since 1998, I really call this magazine and this company my second home,” Angela Bartolone said. “I’ve made some amazing friends.” Angela Bartolone was in shock when she went over Copp’s house one day and saw her daughter’s Communion class photo on the wall. “My mom noticed my friend and then me in the photo taken at St. Elizabeth church,” Josie Bartolone said. “She couldn’t believe Joey and I were in the same Communion class.”
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Angela Bartolone also never imagined her daughter would marry her co-worker’s son, especially when they were kids riding in the back seat of her car on the way to South Florida Parenting events. “When I found out Joey was going to propose, it made me very happy,” Angela Bartolone said. “I was going through a difficult time. I had just found out my mom had cancer, and this was a happy moment for me.” Although Josie and Joey went to J.P. Taravella High School in Coral Springs, they didn’t start dating until college. “He asked me out in high school, but I was a little hesitant to start a relationship at first,” Josie Bartolone said. “Then he went to college in Fort Myers, and I stayed behind in Coral Springs, and after he had been chasing me, I went after him.” The news was a surprise to their mothers. “Angela and I found out they were in a relationship when they changed their status on Facebook,” Copp said. Both 24, the pair now look back on South Florida Parenting magazine as a memorable part of their lives where it all began.
“This magazine has been a part of our lives for a while,” said Josie Bartolone, who is now a second-grade teacher. “We really grew up with this magazine. Soon after we get married, we hope to have kids. And I can’t wait to bring them to South Florida Parenting events.” Murray, who also grew up in Coral Springs and now works as a customer service manager of craft store Michaels, is also eager to take their future children to South Florida Parenting gatherings. “If my mom didn’t start working with that magazine, none of this would’ve ever happened, so I’m so glad she did,” Murray said. “And it will be so great for the kids to visit their grandmas!” Josie Bartolone, who is over the moon about her upcoming nuptials, said she feels destiny has taken its course. “I feel like this is fate. Our parents really brought us together,” she said. “So many people involved with the magazine were so happy to see us come together. Several of them will be at our wedding. We will be getting married in the same church where we both received our first Communion. It feels like a dream.”
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Haylie Turnquest By Geri Irwin Clem
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Haylie, who lives with her family in Loxahatchee, appeared on South Florida Parenting’s January 2013 cover. Since then, she has worked for JCPenney, P.S. Aeropostale, Bloomingdale’s, Walmart, Target, Otto, Next Direct and Aldi, to name a few. She has traveled to Los Angeles, the Dominican Republic and once even spent two weeks in Spain on a modeling job. In addition to print, Haylie has done several commercials for clients such as the Ladies Professional Golf Association, P.S. Aeropostale, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Office Depot, Club Penguin for Disney, Balloon Bonanza, Strobeez and Beados. She also appeared in a student film called “Dante’s Inferno” directed by Alcee Walker. When the film premiered in New York, Haylie was able to attend with her family. One of the things Haylie loves about modeling is working with all of the different teams of people, including the make-up artists, wardrobe coordinators, photographers, production companies and art directors. She has met many people with whom she has made lasting friendships. “The Cover Kids contest certainly opened up a whole new world for Haylie,” her mom said. Haylie, who is 13, hopes to continue modeling and has been taking acting classes and voice lessons. She wants to be an actress in addition to her modeling career. The 8th-grader also is a tournament golfer and consistently plays tournaments throughout South Florida. She hopes to play golf on the collegiate level.
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25 years of Parenting: Kids haven’t changed but parenthood has By Karen Deerwester, Ed.S.
Twenty-five years ago, parents were still looking for the best possible answers to all their day-to-day parenting questions: discipline, nighttime parenting, foods and feeding, potty training and, again, discipline: how to get your child to listen, to stop hitting-bitingthrowing-whining, to clean up, to brush their teeth, to be patient and kind. Kids haven’t changed. They are learning essential socialemotional-cognitive-physical skills to grow into happy, successful, contributing grown-ups. But each generation takes a unique journey to adulthood. The past 25 years are marked by accelerated and radical changes in technology, communication and information. Today, the Millennials, born 1980 through 2000, are starting to become parents, and the effects of a Millennial culture are being felt by everyone. In 2015, we are a culture of technological multi-tasking, crowd-sourced decisions and social oversharing. Parents today are plugged-in and social media savvy. They trust their peers more than the so-called experts because expert opinion changes with every new research study. The newest generation of parents is environmentally conscious, values driven and enormously resourceful. Unfortunately, they are also live highly pressured, fast-paced lives in a stressful, anxiety-producing world. The year 2015 is a very different world than 1990. Technology changes everything.
Information Overload Instant access to limitless information also brings information overload, an undermining sense of doubt, uncertainty and anxiety. Boca Raton mom Michelle Moore said, “We are not just the information generation, we are also the misinformation generation.” The level of information transparency and media attentiongrabbing has led to escalation of distrust and fear-based parenting over baby sleep positions, tainted baby food, toxic toys and more.
Handheld devices create 24-7 connectivity. Parents have immediate answers at their fingertips, whether it’s health and safety, stages of development, best food choices, safest sunscreens or other questions. Yet those same devices interrupt face time with family and friends, creating greater distraction and interruptions to family life. Work lives are also changed when people are expected to be accessible during traditional family time in the evening or on weekends. Yet more parents have more flexible work hours or work at home, and working parents are increasingly more visible at daytime activities and events.
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Crowd-sourcing decisions In 2015, there is a new source of community and trust. It just isn’t with “experts,” corporations or science. It’s fluid and relationship-based. Peer bloggers have become unifying voice and a magnet for ideas and inspiration for moms and dads as well as a new diversity that includes LGBT parents, parents of children with special needs, etc. Social media recommendations and peer reviews influence consumer trends as well as parenting philosophies.
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The Knowledge Curve Parents today have the challenge of raising children for a world yet to be invented. Scientists describe the exponential growth of knowledge from doubling every 12 months to doubling every 12 hours. We now have coding games for preschoolers and curricula based on innovation instead of the 3 Rs (reading, writing and arithmetic). Brain science is shaping our fundamental understanding of emotions and cognition. The demands on parents today are enormous, but so are the opportunities. Is it better or worse than 25 years ago? It’s both: both easier and harder. There is a tendency to overschedule and overprotect, but there’s also a new resilience and resourcefulness. Parents are better connected to each other and to their children. There are also contradictions: more joy, less fun. Today’s parents are very hard on themselves, maybe because everyone is watching them and analyzing them. Instead, let’s trust them: They’ve got this! Karen Deerwester is the owner of Family Time Coaching & Consulting, writing and lecturing on parenting and early childhood topics since 1984. She is also the author of The Potty Training Answer Book, The Playskool Guide to Potty Training and The Entitlement-Free Child.
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bloggers and websites don’t have to necessarily prove anything.” When it comes to raising healthy children, overdosing on Google can cause a conundrum. Parents 25 years ago didn’t have the option to “Google.” “Googling medical issues can create unnecessary anxieties,” Wexler said. “During an Internet search, a list of unusual and unlikely possibilities can come up. It’s always best to seek a professional medical opinion.” The biggest negative change Wexler said he has seen in pediatrics is the change in insurance and health care plans. “There’s a third party who’s never seen or examined your child who is now influencing your child’s care,” Wexler said. “Some healthcare plans will only cover generic medicines, and not all generic medicines work as well as brand names. Some medications are not available on all plans.” With thousands of patients he’s seen come through his practice, which he shares with Jack Blanco, M.D., and Suzanne Laskas, M.D., Wexler is as enthusiastic about helping children today as when he started. “Having the opportunity to see the children I took care of as babies now coming in with their own babies is the most gratifying part of being a pediatrician,” Wexler said. “There is no better feeling than watching generations of kids growing up happy and healthy.”
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Kids are snacking more now than they have in the past, up to 3 times a day. A 2010 study published in “Health Trends” of children ages 2-18 found that more than 25 percent of their calories were coming from snacks (including sweetened beverages), and kids are now consuming 113 more snack calories than they did 30 years ago. Portion sizes are increasing, adding 50-150 calories to foods. These additional calories aren’t coming from healthy ingredients but from added sugars, fats and refined grains. More artificial food dyes are in foods now than 25 years ago as well. POPULAR 1990S SNACKS Dunkaroos Doritos 3D Shark Bites Fruit Strings Squeeze Its Gushers Jell-O Pudding Pops POPULAR 2015 SNACKS Teddy Grahams, Cheez-its, Goldfish Skinny Pop Popcorn, Pop Chips Fruit Snacks Clif Z Fruit and Z Bar Honest Kids juice Go-Gurt Fruit Pouches
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Chuck E. Cheese (formerly known as Chuck E. Cheese’s Pizza Time Theatre and Chuck E. Cheese Pizza) made a name for itself in the late 1970s when it opened its doors for the first time in San Jose, Calif. This family restaurant – whose mouse mascot sang and interacted with guests – was one of the first places that integrated food, entertainment and an indoor arcade. In the 1990s, Chuck E. Cheese became THE place to host a child’s birthday party. With pizza, ball pits, and fun games and rides, it was a place “Where a kid can be a kid.” Chuck E. Cheese fell off the map for a while, but the revamping of its mascot – now a fun-loving, guitar-playing mouse – and update of its locations has put it back on the family fun radar. But Chuck E. Cheese is not the only place parents and kids go to for indoor fun. Indoor playgrounds, gyms and trampoline parks have become widely popular – especially in South Florida where weather is hot and often unpredictable. Inflatable playgrounds – such as Jumpin’ Jamboree in Miami,
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Monkey Joe’s, Pump It Up or Jump A Roos – and indoor playgrounds, such as Cool Beans, Cool de Sac, Little Java’s, The Wow Factory or Funderdome (where toddler zones are available as well as a ropes course and a climbing wall), provide hours of entertainment for the entire family. The most recent trend in indoor fun is trampoline parks such as Sky Zone, Off the Wall, Planet Air Sports and Trampoline High. It’s an easy way to get your daily exercise, even if you aren’t participating in the fitness classes that some of the locations offer. Research shows that 10 minutes of jumping on a trampoline provides the same fitness results as 33 minutes of running. If you don’t want to bounce, the newly opened Xtreme Action Sports and recently expanded Monster Mini Golf offer other indoor pursuits. So don’t let the weather dampen your plans. Find your fun in South Florida indoors.
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How prices of common goods and services have changed during the past 25 years by Jamie Keene
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DOLPHINS TICKETS 1990: $22-$28 per seat 2010: $45-$150 per seat; parking $25 per car 2015: $40-$472 per seat; parking $25 per car
GAS PRICES 1990: $1.25 per gal. 2000: $1.57 per gal. 2010: $2.73 per gal. 2015: $2.52 per gal. (Price for self-service regular unleaded gas)
FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT BILL 1990: $75.44 for typical 1,000-kilowatt-hour residential bill 2015: $99.57 for typical 1,000-kilowatt-hour residential bill
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES 1990: $2 a box 2010: $3.50 a box 2015: $5 a box
MILK 1990: About $1.70 a gallon 2015: About $3.75 a gallon SCHOOL LUNCHES 1990: $1 for elementary, $1.25 for secondary students in Miami-Dade County 2015: $$2.25 for elementary students, $2.50 for secondary students in Miami-Dade County DAY CARE 1990: According to a Runzheimer International analysis, day care costs $307 a month. 2015: Assuming full-time day care for a 2-year-old child on weekdays, according to Runzheimer International, the U.S. national average cost is $611 a month.
DISNEY WORLD 1990: Single-day pass, $25 child/$31 adult; four-day pass, $80 child/$100 adult; five-day pass, $95 child/$117 adult
2015: Single-day pass, $99 child/$105 adult; four-day pass, $285 child/ $305 adult SUNFEST TICKETS 1990: $5 one-day pass, $10 weekend pass
2015: $40 one-day pass, $60 two-day pass, $80 five-day pass
WATER TAXI 1990: $3.75 for a one-way fare, $7.50 for round trip and $10.75 for a full day pass.
2010: $15 for adult all-day pass, $11 for all-day pass for kids ages 4-11 and $7 for seniors after 7 p.m. 2015: $26 for adult all-day pass, $12 for all-day pass for kids ages 5-11, $21 for seniors and military personnel, and $16 for adults and seniors after 5 p.m.
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HOUSING Median Home Price in 1990: $88,857 in Fort Lauderdale $86,387 in Miami $113,500 in West Palm Beach
Median Home Price in 2015 (according to Zillow Home Value Index): $194,600 in Broward County $240,200 in Miami-Dade $176,300 in West Palm Beach
PRODUCER PRICE INDEX 1990: The various changes put the Producer Price Index at 117.5 in January 1990. This meant that a hypothetical market basket of goods, which cost $100 at the wholesale level in 1982, cost $117.50 in January 1990, up from $111.19 a year earlier. 2010: In June 2010, the index was at 179.1. A hypothetical market basket of goods, which costs $100 at the wholesale level in 1982, cost $ 179.10 in June 2010. 2015: In June 2015, the index was at 197.7. A hypothetical market basket of goods, which costs $100 at the wholesale level in 1982, costs $197.70 in June 2015.
BROWARD COLLEGE TUITION (Formerly Broward Community College) 1990: $22.25 per credit hour ($24.85 for each credit hour with fees). For the average student with eight credits a semester, that amounts to $198.80. 2010: $69.50 per credit hour ($94.60 for each credit hour with fees). For the average student with eight credits a semester, that amounts to $756.90. 2015: $91.79 per credit hour ($128.80 for each credit hour with fees). For the average student with eight credits a semester, that amounts to $1,030.40. UNIVERSITY TUITION 1990: Undergraduate tuition at the University of Miami was $11,878. At the University of Florida, it was $1,229. 2010: Undergraduate tuition at the University of Miami was $37,836. At the University of Florida, it was $5,020. 2015: Undergraduate tuition at the University of Miami is $43,040. At the University of Florida, it is $6,310.
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BOYS NATIONWIDE 1990 2014 Michael* Noah Christopher Liam Matthew* Mason Joshua* Jacob* Daniel* William* David* Ethan Andrew* Michael* James* Alexander Justin James* Joseph* Daniel* Ryan Elijah John Benjamin Robert Logan Nicholas Aiden Anthony* Jayden William* Matthew* Jonathan Jackson Kyle David* Brandon Lucas Jacob* Joseph* Tyler Anthony* Zachary Andrew* Kevin Samuel Eric Gabriel Steven Joshua*
FLORIDA 1990 Michael* Christopher* Joshua* Matthew* James* David* Daniel* Robert Justin John Andrew Joseph* Anthony* Ryan Jonathan William* Nicholas Kyle Brandon Alexander* Steven Kevin Thomas Eric Richard
2014 Noah Liam Jacob Michael* Mason Ethan Alexander* Jayden Elijah Daniel* Lucas Aiden David* Logan Anthony* Matthew* Gabriel Joshua* William* Sebastian Christopher* Dylan James* Benjamin Joseph*
GIRLS NATIONWIDE 1990 2014 Jessica Emma Ashley Olivia Brittany Sophia Amanda Isabella Samantha Ava Sarah Mia Stephanie Emily* Jennifer Abigail Elizabeth* Madison Lauren Charlotte Megan Harper Emily* Sofia Nicole Avery Kayla Elizabeth* Amber Amelia Rachel Evelyn Courtney Ella Danielle Chloe Heather Victoria Melissa Aubrey Rebecca Grace Michelle Zoey Tiffany Natalie Chelsea Addison Christina Lillian
FLORIDA 1990 2014 Ashley Isabella Jessica Sophia Brittany Emma Amanda Olivia Stephanie Mia Samantha Ava Sarah Emily* Jennifer Sofia Lauren Abigail Nicole Victoria Amber Madison Tiffany Elizabeth* Elizabeth* Amelia Megan Gabriella Kayla Chloe Courtney Ella Danielle Harper Heather Arianna Melissa Avery Chelsea Lily Christina Aubrey Michelle Layla Rachel Zoey Rebecca Aaliyah Emily* Charlotte
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Camps The names have changed among summer camp options in South Florida during the past 25 years, but the offerings are remarkably similar. Back in the 1990s, much like today, children could experience South Florida’s city and school recreational camps, church camps, gymnastics camps and dance camps; they could indulge their wilder side at Miami Seaquarium’s summer camp, Camp Parrotdise at Parrot Jungle or Lion Country Safari’s summer camp; they could practice their game at baseball, football, soccer and sports camps; and they could get out on the water at a number of sailing camps. Even without being in a half- or full-day program, kids in the early 1990s could take classes to learn coding at Computertots, learn the piano at Yamaha Music School, and brush up on academics at Sylvan Learning Center. BUT IN 2015, THEIR SUMMER OPTIONS ARE EVEN GREATER. STEM camps put the focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Cheerleading, dance, gymnastics, modeling, musical theater and arts camps abound. But kids can also go to Wakeboard Summer Camp at the Miami Watersports Complex, become a rock star at School Of Rock or Live! Modern School of Music, learn sports analysis at the PlayByPlay Sports Broadcasting Camp, create the next Facebook at Camp Invention, or become bakers at Mia Cake House’s Baking and Cake Decorating Summer Camp. They can learn another language or two at Camp Lingua’s Language Immersion Summer Camp; specialize in soccer, martial arts, baseball, football, golf, tennis or ice skating at a sports camp; master graphic illustration and video game creation at Dawson Animation School; learn photography and film & TV production at Digi-Camp; and explore careers through special summer classes at Miami Dade College, Broward College, Florida Atlantic University and more. Shorter specialty camps allow children to explore various interests, such as foreign languages, robotics and multimedia production, and adventure camps get children out in their communities, visiting parks, sports events, indoor playgrounds, pools, movies, theaters and more. Many museums, and Zoo Miami and the Palm Beach Zoo, have programs as well, offering spring and summer camps designed to educate and interest kids in the nature and science around them. With so many options, it’s no surprise many kids never want summer to end.
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parenttoolkit.com – Free website and app for parents with growth charts, tips and guides, and academic resources. Designed to track and be a tool for supporting children’s progress from preschool to high school.
askdrsears.com – Website founded by Dr. William Sears, an American pediatrician and author, that provides general advice on parenting and health care.
wholesomebabyfood.com – homemade food recipes for babies and toddlers.
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National Association of the Deaf, nad.org – A civil rights organization that represents deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in the U.S. Provides resources, events and laws pertaining to the deaf community.
National Association for Down Syndrome, nads.org – Provides resources, news, events and articles for expectant parents, families and individuals with Down Syndrome.
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Children’s Center For Development And Behavior, childpsych.org – Provides assessments, interventions and treatment options for children with developmental delays, including autism.
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TECHNOLOGY Expert: James Parrish has a doctorate in information systems and is an associate professor of information systems at Nova Southeastern University and the president of the South Florida Technology Alliance Big data. We are in the beginning of a data revolution when we look at big data, Parrish said. “I think that technology in that area is going to advance and have tremendous impact on other fields like medicine,” he said. “By sequencing genes, we can gain insights about people and about their susceptibility to certain diseases or their propensity to have, say, cancer or something along those lines. I think that as that becomes much more advanced, we can actually get to the point to where we can start predicting diseases before they happen and put treatments in place that are preventative rather than reactive.” 3-D printing. “A 3-D printer works with multiple dimensions, and instead of ink, let’s say it has molten metal that it puts in each little spot, and then it sits there and it dries, so you have a solid type of object at the end,” Parrish said, noting that students at the University of Central Florida 3-D printed a prosthetic arm. Artificial intelligence. Parrish predicts that wearable technologies will transform almost into implantables, where we start to merge technology with humans. He predicts we may even wear a contact lens with a cell-phonelike display and an earpiece. “Let’s say you’re a sales person or something along those lines, and as people ask you questions, you’re get-
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ting the information fed to you from some sort of device,” he said. Parrish also foresees smart homes being the standard. “We have smart thermostats now. We have smart refrigerators,” he said. “I think that those types of applications of the Internet of Things will only continue to expand.” He noted autonomous cars, too. “I mean, Google is doing it now. They have their self-driving car, but I can’t imagine why it wouldn’t be widely publicly available by 2040.” Virtual reality. “A lot of virtual reality applications, where right now it seems very futuristic, I think will be commonplace and integrated into many different fields, such as education, entertainment, really anything when you think about it,” he said. “There are some police simulators now that are quasi-virtual reality, but I think that that simulation is going to be much more realistic and much more immersive.” EDUCATION Expert: Maria Izquierdo, the chief academic officer for the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Office of Academics and Transformation Flipped classrooms. It’s becoming more common for students to access recorded lessons outside of the classroom and for activities traditionally given as homework to take place in the classroom. “We have really good examples of that here in Miami-Dade,” Izquierdo said. “I think that will be more the norm rather than the exception.” Accelerated, personalized learning. The school
district has several dozen schools where there is no minutes structure, with periods and bells, Izquierdo said. Instead, students come in and out of their lessons and assignments independently. “We have some subjects and some topics that we teach that are led by the teacher or the facilitator, and then half the day is spent virtual learning,” she said. A feature of this model is adaptive learning through technology, such as a program that constantly assesses students’ skills and content mastery, allowing them to progress through classes as they are ready. “The not keeping it lockstep with a grade level, I think, is going to be more the norm,” Izquierdo said, also predicting that dual enrollment will become more popular. “If you’ve been on an accelerated track because you availed yourself of algebra in 7th grade and you availed yourself of geometry in 8th grade, etc., then you have options to take even more accelerated, college-credit-bearing courses and put the cost on the school districts instead of in your parents’ pocketbook.” Experiential learning. Izquierdo said that going forward, there will be greater connection between emerging job demands and the programs offered by school districts. A more outof-the-box idea the district has been looking into is giving startup entrepreneurs and companies space within under-enrolled schools in exchange for in-kind services, she said, referencing a case study on a district that did this. “In the example that I read, this company was an IT company, and they had all kinds of equipment that the school itself could not afford.” She points out that, with this idea,
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the companies provide relevant support to teachers and students, which addresses the issue of teachers who are not up-to-date on the skills needed to teach courses related to fast-evolving technologies and professions. MEDICINE Expert: Dr. Dalton Dietrich, a neurologist, the scientific director of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and the senior associate dean for the Discovery and Translational Science at the school Cell therapy. “Now we know that there are different areas of brain and maybe spinal cord that actually [experience] neurogenesis – new neuron growth occurs during life – and we’re developing new compounds that actually can enhance that in people,” Dietrich said. The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis currently has FDA-approved clinical trials involving cell therapy. “In years to come, if those experimental clinical studies are shown to be safe and effective, then I think it will be routine for someone to come into an academic hospital or something like this, and there will be potentially cells on the shelf.” Life expectancy. “Some people, based on probably genetics and lifestyle, appear to live
longer. If we can do the appropriate science to better understand why those individuals live longer – a whole family [in which] everybody’s living over 100 years old, for example – then potentially we can utilize some of our new gene therapies and other types of strategies to enhance those pathways that seem to enhance long life,” Dietrich said. “I think people are getting healthier, they are eating better, more and more are getting exercise, and those types of things will also enhance how long we live.” Still, he said, he does not think life expectancy will be markedly different, and that the concentration right now should be on quality of life. ECONOMICS Expert: William Stronge has a doctorate in economics and teaches economic thinking at Nova Southeastern University Cost of living. Stronge predicts that, with less buildable land, living in South Florida will be increasingly expensive compared with other areas. Tourism. “Tourism won’t grow to the extent that it has grown over the last 50 years. It won’t grow because we will be kind of at capacity,” Stronge said.
On the effect of retirees, “in 2040, we’ll be coming to the end of the absorption of the baby boom retirees, and that will have all sorts of impacts,” he said. “The next generation after the baby boomers is a much smaller generation. And so, for example, the next generation won’t be as big a strain on the federal budget in terms of healthcare and even social security.” With the likelihood of fewer retirees relative to workers, he also foresees the employment rate increasing. He said because South Florida has become a dense urban area, which is not as attractive to retirees, the area is becoming less of a retirement haven. “They will be moving up to central Florida or north Florida,” he said. Impact of immigration. “We will get a lot of South American and Caribbean and Central American people moving in, and that will transform our economy from serving elderly people to absorbing international immigrants,” he said. “They will establish businesses of importing goods from the home country or exporting American goods to the home country and facilitating investments involving the home country and so on, so that will be, I think, a very important driver of the economy by 2040.”
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This year, Emeril Lagasse marks his 25th anniversary of being in the business. ArtServe in Fort Lauderdale is marking its 25th year of providing support and opportunities for artists and arts organizations in Broward County. www.artserve.org
Universal Orlando opened as Universal Studios Florida with a grand opening on June 7, 1990.
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NOW & THEN
Here and gone 1992 Pete Rose’s Ballpark Cafe opened in Boca Raton in 1992 and boasted a gourmet menu and an arcade with state of the art games. The Hit King himself hosted a radio show from the restaurant and appeared there often. Rose expanded to a Boynton Beach location, but both have shut down, with the Boynton location closing in 2011.
1993 Hollywood Sportatorium, which was once an insanely popular venue for concerts including the Grateful Dead and Queen, was demolished in 1993.
2000 Blockbuster Golf & Games, a family fun complex with mini-golf and arcade games, shut down in 2000. 2002 Sunrise Musical Theater, which hosted live shows from Frank Sinatra to The Barenaked Ladies, became a church in 2002.
1994 Ocean World, a marine-themed attraction, closed in Fort Lauderdale in 1994. The park allowed visitors to feed dolphins and featured a variety of shows.
1992 Atlantis the Water Kingdom was a bustling water park when it opened in 1982. Although dozens of musical acts appeared there during the years, including Cyndi Lauper, Cheap Trick, New Kids On The Block and Wang Chung, it closed in 1992 after Hurricane Andrew damaged it badly.
1996 The Dania Beach Hurricane opened in Dania Beach. The wooden roller coaster made headlines for being the largest of its kind in Florida, but it shut down in 2011 because it wasn’t profitable enough, according to a “Sun Sentinel” article. The Boomers family fun park next to it closed in 2015, and a $250 million complex of stores, restaurants and a hotel is expected to replace it. The National Cartoon Museum opened in Mizner Park in 1996. The museum contained more than 130,000 pieces of original cartoon art and was a major attraction for both residents and tourists alike. But according to “The Palm Beach Daily News,” money troubles eventually forced the museum to shut its doors for good.
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2013 Barbie The Dreamhouse Experience opened at Sawgrass Mills mall. The lifesize 10,000-square-foot pink paradise allowed children and parents a chance to walk in Barbie’s shoes for an afternoon. Barbie’s Dreamhouse Experience was scheduled to close at Sawgrass Mills on Aug. 31, 2015. Blockbuster, which was once headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, announced in 2013 that the chain would close its remaining 300 U.S. video rental stores. Blockbuster had filed for bankruptcy protection in 2010 and was later bought by Dish Network Corp. While Blockbuster once had ads in South Florida Parenting magazine as “a new mother’s best friend,” the video rental chain was made obsolete by companies such as Netflix and Xfinity On Demand. 2014 Legendary Miami blues bar Tobacco Road closed its doors for good just two years after celebrating its 100th anniversary.
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2001 Microsoft Xbox Microsoft joined the console fray with the Xbox, which offered new features like online gaming through the Xbox Live subscription service. The system launched with the smash hit shooter “Halo: Combat Evolved,� spawning a series that continues to release new titles.
2000 Sony PlayStation 2 Sony’s PS2 hit the market with the ability to play PS1 games and DVDs. It was home to hit titles like “Grand Theft Auto 3,� “Metal Gear Solid 2� and “God of War.� With 155 million units sold worldwide, the PS2 remains the best selling game console in history.
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2001 Nintendo GameCube Nintendo finally ditched cartridges in favor of the GameCube’s proprietary optical disc, which was smaller than a standard CD or DVD. The compact system offered popular games like “Super Smash Bros. Melee” and “Metroid Prime,” but it didn’t sell as well as the N64 before it.
2006 Nintendo Wii Nintendo eschewed HD graphics for the Wii and instead bet on a radical new motion controller - a bet that helped it ship over 100 million systems worldwide. Titles like “Wii Sports” made the system popular with a new audience of casual players, but new titles in the “Mario” and “Zelda” series appeased dedicated Nintendo fans.
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2012 Nintendo Wii U Nintendo’s latest system combines HD graphics with the tablet-like GamePad controller that acts as a second screen for games like “Splatoon” and “Super Mario 3D World.” However, the Wii U has struggled to find an audience and is currently last place in hardware sales this generation.
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The Dolphins win their first six games en route to an 11-5 record and their first AFC East title since 1985. Miami shuts out the Chargers in the divisional round, but loses 29-10 at home to Buffalo in the AFC Championship. It is the last time the Dolphins have reached the championship game.
After a four-year absence, the Miami Dolphins return to the playoffs with a 12-4 record and win the Wild Card Game against Kansas City, only to fall to eventual AFC Champion Buffalo 44-34 in the divisional round.
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H. Wayne Huizenga buys the Miami Dolphins on March 23. After a lackluster preseason and coming off an Achilles' injury, Dan Marino throws for 453 yards and five TDs – including the game-winner to Irving Fryar on fourth down – to give the Dolphins a 39-35 victory against the Patriots that is the springboard to a 10-6 season and an AFC East title.
1993 Don Shula wins his NFL record 325th game, 19-14 over the Eagles. The Florida Panthers hockey team forms and the Florida Marlins play their first game in history against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 5. The Marlins wins 6-3, with Benito Santiago hitting the first home run in franchise history.
1995-96 The Panthers make their first run to the Stanley Cup Finals, and Marino breaks the all-time records for passing yards and TD passes in a three-week span for the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins finish 9-7 and earn a wild card berth in the playoffs. But following a 37-22 loss to Buffalo in the divisional round, coach Don Shula retires after 347 career wins and six Super Bowl appearances.
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1997 The Miami Heat wins its first Atlantic Division title and the Dolphins make the playoffs with a 9-7 record. Coach Jimmy Johnson drafts six-time Pro Bowler and future NFL Defensive Player of the Year Jason Taylor in the third round. The Florida Marlins clinch their first playoff appearance with a 6-3 win over Montreal, then sweep the Giants in the division series and upset the Braves in the NLCS on their way to their first World Series, which they win over the Cleveland Indians in the 7th game.
1999 AmericanAirlines Arena, home of the Miami Heat, opens on Biscayne Blvd.
1998 The Dolphins finish 10-6 and qualify for the playoffs for the second straight year, winning their first postseason game since 1994. The season ends with a 38-3 loss to eventual Super Bowl champion Denver. Johnson resigns, and then is talked into coming back under the condition of bringing in former coordinator and good friend Dave Wannstedt as his assistant head coach. The BB&T Center, home of the Florida Panthers, opens in Sunrise as the National Car Rental Center.
1996 Al Leiter fires the first no-hitter in Florida Marlins history, blanking the Colorado Rockies 11-0.
2000 Dave Wannstedt is named head coach of the Miami Dolphins, and Marino retires after 17 seasons as the NFL’s all-time leader in TD passes (420), passing yards (61,361) and completions (4,967). Miami goes 11-5 to win the AFC East and beats the Colts in overtime in a playoff game, but falls to Oakland 27-0 in the divisional round.
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Jack McKeon takes over as manager, and the Marlins reach the playoffs as a wild card. They go on to win their second World Series, with MVP Josh Beckett beating the Yankees 2-0 in Game 6 for the title.
Under new coach Cam Cameron, the Dolphins endure the worst season in their history, winning just one game, in Week 14 over Baltimore. Cameron and General Manager Randy Mueller are both fired at season’s end.
Marlins pitcher Anibal Sanchez throws the fourth no-hitter in franchise history, beating Arizona 2-0; rookie manager Joe Girardi is voted the NL Manager of the Year; and Hanley Ramirez wins the NL Rookie of the Year Award.
2008 The Dolphins hire Bill Parcells as president of football operations, Jeff Ireland as general manager and Tony Sparano as head coach, and undergo the greatest single-season turnaround in NFL history, finishing 11-5 and winning the AFC East. However, the Dolphins also released long-time star Zach Thomas, traded Jason Taylor and fell 27-9 to Baltimore in what is to date the franchise’s last playoff game.
2005-06 The Heat wins its first league championship, and Dwyane Wade is named Finals MVP.
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The Florida Panthers win their first division title, but lose in the first round of the playoffs. The Dolphins hire former Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin as coach and draft quarterback Ryan Tannehill in the first round, but the team finishes 7-9 to miss the playoffs again. The Marlins move into their retractable-roof facility, Marlins Park in Miami, and are renamed the Miami Marlins. Manager Ozzie Guillen only lasts one season and is replaced by former catcher Mike Redmond.
2011-13 The Miami Heat wins its second and third championships in back-to-back years. The 2012-13 season also saw the Heat go on a 27-game winning streak.
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1994 Nirvana’s frontman, Kurt Cobain, is found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on April 5; Boys II Men release “II,” which went on to become one of the biggest albums ever released by an R&B act; Woodstock ’94 commemorates the original weekend-long concert with Green Day and Nine Inch Nails joining Woodstock veterans, including Santana and Joe Cocker
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Some of the top artists of the year include DJ Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince, Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Boys II Men and Whitney Houston
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Grunge rock rises in Seattle, featuring such bands as Nirvana and Pearl Jam; Euro dance band Milli Vanilli admits to lip-synching hits such as “Girl You Know It’s True,” and has their Grammy award revoked; “Step by Step” by New Kids on the Block and “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice hit No. 1 on the Billboard charts
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opens in Cleveland, Ohio; Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia dies; “Macarena” by Los del Rio is released
1992 Compact discs surpass cassette tapes as the preferred medium for recorded music
1991 Seattle band Nirvana releases the song “Smells Like Teen Spirit” on the album “Nevermind” and enjoys national success; Boys II Men release their No. 1 single, “End of the Road,” which stays on the charts at No. 1 for 13 weeks
1996 Janet Jackson becomes the highest-paid musician in history when she signs an $80 million deal with Virgin Records; Jazz great Ella Fitzgerald dies; Backstreet Boys rise to fame with their self-titled debut album, “Backstreet Boys”
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Lauryn Hill takes home five Grammys for “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill”; Jessica Simpson releases her first single, “I Wanna Love You Forever,” in November; Christina Aguilera releases her self-titled debut album in August, which includes “Genie in a Bottle,” “What a Girl Wants” and “Come on Over Baby”; Britney Spears’ debut album, “Baby One More Time,” debuts at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200; the merger of two major recording labels, Universal and Polygram, causes upheaval, and the new company, Universal Music Group, controls an estimated 25 percent of the worldwide music market
“Oops! I Did It Again” by Britney Spears, “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child and “Bye Bye Bye” by *Nsync are among the most popular songs of the year; the Internet transforms the music scene as companies begin to offer free music downloads without copyright fees. Music industry executives take the issue to court and a ruling prompts Napster to stop distributing copyrighted music for free and team up with industry giant Bertlesmann to provide songs for a fee.
1998 1997 Jennifer Lopez’s first big break comes in 1997 when she is chosen to play the title role in “Selena”
98 Degrees releases their breakthrough album “98 Degrees and Rising,” and Destiny’s Child and *Nsync release self-titled albums; Legendary crooner Frank Sinatra dies of a heart attack at age 82; Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On,” from the movie “Titanic,” is top song of the year
2001 More than 30 years after breaking up, the Beatles have a chart-topper with the greatest-hits album “1”; The Beatles’ lead guitarist George Harrison dies of lung cancer; TLC singer Aaliyah tragically dies in a plane crash Aug. 25; Michelle Branch secures a spot in the top 100 singles of the year with “Everywhere”
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2002 Kelly Clarkson becomes the first American Idol, and 50 million viewers tune in to the show’s finale; Justin Timberlake releases his first solo album, “Justified”; Avril Lavine releases “Let Go,” scoring one of the hottest singles of the year, “It’s Complicated”
Eminem’s “The Eminem Show,” the top-selling album of 2002, wins the Grammy for Best Rap Album. It is the Detroit native’s third consecutive record to win the award, making him the first rapper to accomplish this feat; Usher’s Confessions, which produces four No. 1 songs, is the top-selling record of the year; Kelly Clarkson releases her debut album “Thankful,” which included the hit “A Moment Like This”; Hilary Duff releases “Metamorphosis”; Apple Computer introduces Apple iTunes Music Store, which allows people to download individual songs for $.99
2005 50 Cent scores five No. 1 singles on his album “The Massacre”; Mariah Carey releases “The Emancipation of Mimi,” selling over 10 million copies and becoming the best-selling album of the year worldwide; Rihanna releases her debut album “Music of the Sun”; Carrie Underwood wins “American Idol” and releases “Some Hearts”
2006 The Red Hot Chili Peppers release “Stadium Arcadium,” a double album that reaches No. 1 in 26 different countries its first week out; Disney’s “High School Musical” soundtrack is the best-selling album in the U.S.; Revered New York music club CBGB closes its doors and moves to Las Vegas
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2004 Green Day releases the politically charged album “American Idiot,” which goes on to sell over 6 million copies in the U.S.; Kayne West releases his debut album, “The College Dropout”; Ray Charles dies at the age of 73
2007 Miley Cyrus signs to Hollywood Records for a solo career; a number of big-name acts return to touring after long hiatuses, including The Police and Genesis; Radiohead splits from record label EMI and independently releases “In Rainbows” with an online download that allows consumers to choose their price
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2011 Singer Amy Winehouse tragically dies at age 27 after a public battle with drug and alcohol abuse; Adele releases “21”
2012 Pop singing sensation Whitney Houston dies in her room at the Beverly Hills Hilton on the eve of the Grammy Awards; Davy Jones of The Monkees dies in Florida at age 66; Gotye becomes the first Belgian-Australian solo artist to hit No.1 on Billboard with “Somebody That I Used to Know”
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2014 2010 Taylor Swift releases her much anticipated album “Speak Now,” which sells over 1 million copies in the first week; Enrique Iglesias releases his first bilingual album “Euphoria”
2008 The Jonas Brothers star in the Disney Channel original movie, “Camp Rock”
2009 Michael Jackson dies of cardiac arrest in L.A. on the eve of his new tour; Lady Gaga’s debut single “Just Dance” hits No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 after 22 weeks; Just Bieber is discovered on YouTube, and “One Time” is released worldwide
Daft Punk wins Album of the Year for “Random Access Memories” and Record of the Year for “Get Lucky” at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards; Gwen Stefani releases her comeback single as solo artist, “Baby Don’t Lie”; Taylor Swift releases pop album “1989”
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1992 1990 First “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” full-length movie airs; John Hughes film “Home Alone” is released. (“Home Alone” remained the highestgrossing comedy until it was surpassed by “The Hangover” in 2009.)
“X-Men” and “Barney and Friends” release; Disney’s “Aladdin” was the most successful film of 1992, earning over $217 million in the U.S.
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1994 “The Mickey Mouse Club,” which launched the careers of Britney Spears, Fergie, Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera, airs last season; “Clarissa Explains It All” airs final season; “The Secret World of Alex Mack” is released; “Forrest Gump,” “The Lion King,” “The Santa Clause” and “The Flintstones” are the highest grossing films of the year.
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1998 “Teletubbies” releases; “A Bug’s Life” and “Mulan” are the highest grossing films of the year; “The Powerpuff Girls” premiers on Cartoon Network.
1997 “The Simpsons” surpasses “The Flintstones” as the longest-running prime time animated series; “George of the Jungle” and “Good Burger” release; “Rugrats” returns to Nickelodeon.
1999 “Dora the Explorer” releases on Nickelodeon; “Sesame Street” celebrates its 30th anniversary; “Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace,” Disney’s “Tarzan” and “Stuart Little” hit theaters.
2000 “Spongebob Squarepants,” which debuted in 1999, became widely popular in 2000; “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” spent four weeks as the No. 1 film and is the highest-grossing holiday film of all time.
2001 “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” ends after 31 seasons; “Lizzie McGuire,” starring Hillary Duff, first airs on the Disney Channel and is a ratings hit; “Shrek” wins the Academy Award for best animated picture; “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” releases in November.
1996 “Pokemon” releases; “Arthur” releases in September and is still popular today; “101 Dalmatians,” “Space Jam” and “Harriet the Spy” release.
2002 “American Idol” debuts on June 11, 2002, quickly becoming one of the most popular shows in American TV history.
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“That’s so Raven” premiers on the Disney Channel and births the first spinoff series, “Cory in the House”; Fred Rogers, aka Mister Rogers, dies at age 74; “Finding Nemo” wins the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature; “Holes” is released.
“Ni Hao Kai Lan” premiers on Nicklelodeon, introducing viewers to the Mandarin Chinese language; James Cameron’s “Avatar” is nominated for 9 Academy Awards and wins three; “The Princess and the Frog” releases and is seen as the modern turning point for Walt Disney Animation Studios.
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“Drake & Josh” debut; “The Backyardigans” premiere on Nickelodeon; “The Incredibles” wins Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards; “Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events” wins the Academy Award for Best Makeup.
“Penguins of Madagascar,” “Sid the Science Kid” and “Suite Life on Deck” are released; “WALL-E” wins Best Animated Feature along with other honors.
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The “Go, Diego, Go!” animated series debuts as a spin-off from “Dora the Explorer”; “Little Einsteins” premiers on Playhouse Disney; “Suite Life of Zack and Cody” premiers on the Disney Channel; “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” wins the Satellite Award for Best Animated or Mixed Media Feature.
“Hannah Montana” is released on the Disney Channel and becomes an instant hit; “Handy Manny” is released on Playhouse Disney; “Happy Feet” and “Cars” reach critical acclaim.
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“iCarly” ranks as the highestrated cable program among children 2-11; “Hannah Montana” airs its final season; animated films “How to Train Your Dragon,” “Tangled” and “Megamind” release.
“Sesame Street” launches a 30-minute afternoon version of the show to accommodate online and mobile viewing; “The Lego Movie” and “Big Hero 6” hit theaters.
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1991 The mood ring, featured in the movie "My Girl," is a hot accessory, and its temperature-sensitive cousin, hypercolor clothing, is a craze.
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1993 dELiA*s launches as a catalog company.
1994 Gap Inc. launches Old Navy and opens its first Florida store in Plantation; Jennifer Aniston's character on "Friends" debuts what became known as "The Rachel" haircut, and females everywhere follow suit.
1995 Forever 21, which began as Fashion 21 in 1984, opens its first store outside of California at the Mall of the Americas in Miami.
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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. introduces abercrombie kids stores. Clothing and accessories teen resale chain Plato's Closet launches. Butterfly clips, worn by the likes of Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen and Melissa Joan Hart, have become a must-have hair accessory for girls.
With its first store opened by R.H. Macy & Co. [now Macy’s Inc.] in New York City in 1987, Aéropostale has expanded to more than 100 stores. Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc., acquires the Florida-based clothing chain Good Vibrations, expanding its presence here. Charlotte Russe moves into the Florida market. With help from the Spice Girls, platform shoes and sandals see a resurgence. WWJD? [What Would Jesus Do?] bracelets sweep the nation. Seen on stars such as Nick Carter, Leonardo DiCaprio and Rider Strong, curtained hair is a mainstream look for young men.
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1998 JNCO Jeans, the Los Angeles-based maker of oversized jeans especially popular among skater and raver youth, reaches its peak sales. Sean Combs, now known as Diddy, starts the clothing line Sean John, contributing to a boom in hip-hop-influenced brands. Spaghetti straps, halters and tube tops are in style.
1996 Fueled by films "Clueless" and "The Craft," chokers are popular, as well as schoolgirl style; staples include plaid, miniskirts, collared shirts, cardigans, sweater vests, Mary Janes, clogs, knee socks, headbands and mini backpacks. Having filed for bankruptcy in 1994, teen fashion retailer Merry-Go-Round Enterprises liquidates its 536 stores. Bell bottom jeans, often called bootcut or flare, are back in style. Mudd Jeans, established in 1995, is a top brand offering the style for girls and young women.
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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. introduces surf-inspired sister chain Hollister Co. Stars including Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera are making low-rise bottoms and belly shirts fashionable. Overalls, once seen on a potpourri of stars from Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen to Will Smith to Jennifer Aniston to *Nsync, have faded out of fashion. Heelys, the first roller shoes, are introduced.
Nike Corp. purchases Converse, Inc., which filed for bankruptcy in 2001, and it releases the first LeBron James signature shoe, the Air Zoom Generation. Ugg boots, touted by Oprah and donned by a slew of stylish stars, are increasingly popular. Ashton Kutcher and Pharrell Williams turn the trucker hat into a trend.
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2001 After acquiring Contempo Casuals stores from Neiman Marcus Group in 1995, Wet Seal Inc. converts them to its Wet Seal and Arden B names.
Boho-chic style, exhibited by fashion icons like Mary-Kate Olsen, Nicole Richie, Sienna Miller and Kate Moss, is all the rage; the look can be achieved with loose silhouettes, layering, earthy colors, tribal and floral prints, fringe, peasant tops, tunics, kaftans, wide-leg pants, maxi skirts and dresses, vests, boots, gladiator sandals, hobo bags, scarves, unique jewelry, oversized sunglasses, tousled hair and hair accessories. Too Inc., the parent company of tween clothing and accessories chain store Limited Too, starts opening Justice stores. Celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Britney Spears and Jennifer Lopez help popularize Juicy Couture's terry and velour tracksuits. Victoria's Secret launches PINK. Livestrong wristbands debut, sparking a trend of silicone wristbands that support causes.
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2008 Tween Brands, formerly known as Too Inc., announces it will covert its Limited Too stores to Justice stores. High-waisted bottoms, sometimes dubbed "mom jeans,� jumpsuits and rompers are experiencing a revival.
H&M opens its first South Florida location in Palm Beach Gardens. Crossbody bags are trendy, as well as jeggings — leggings made to look like tight jeans. Silly Bandz are a craze among kids.
2012 Girls and women everywhere are wearing colored pants.
2013 Yoga pants are increasingly popular, and activewear sales are outpacing sales of everyday clothing. Crop tops and bralettes are in vogue, as are palazzo pants.
2007 Crocs peak in popularity.
2006 Leggings, often paired with skirts, dresses, tunics, flats and boots, have made a comeback, and skinny jeans have become a mainstream fashion staple.
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Babies“R”Us acquires Baby Superstore Inc., expanding from three locations to several dozen, including South Florida. Fisher Price redesigns Little People once again, this time to have greater detail, including arms and legs. Tiger Electronics introduces Giga Pets. Mattel acquires Tyco Toys, adding ViewMaster, Matchbox, Magna Doodle, radio-controlled vehicles and the license for Sesame Street toys to its product lineup.
1990 Toys“R”Us Inc. opens Kids“R"Us stores in South Florida. Parker Brothers, a division of the Tonka Corporation, introduces Monopoly Junior. Pretty Pretty Princess debuts.
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1991 Hasbro Inc. acquires Tonka Corporation and its Kenner Products and Parker Brothers divisions, adding to its toy brands Tonka trucks, Play-Doh, Nerf, Easy-Bake Oven, Monopoly, Clue and more. For increased safety, Fisher Price redesigns Little People to have chunkier bodies. Milton Bradley releases the Electronic Dream Phone, which joins Girl Talk and Mall Madness as popular games for girls. Hasbro introduces Puppy Surprise. The Power Drencher, released in 1989 as the first air-pressure water gun, is renamed the Super Soaker.
1995
McDonald's debuts Teenie Beanies as Happy Meal toys. Bandai introduces the Tamagotchi in the U.S. Tickle Me Elmo, Brain Warp and Bop-It hit stores.
Educational entertainment company LeapFrog Enterprises Inc. is founded.
1994 Pogs, which trace back to the 1920s in Hawaii, are all the rage. Yak Bak and Sky Dancers debut.
1993 Wizards of the Coast introduces the trading card game Magic: The Gathering, and Ty Warner Inc. introduces Beanie Babies. Mattel acquires Fisher-Price. Tiger Electronics releases the Talkboy after receiving letters from fans who saw the cassette recorder — at the time a nonworking prop — in the 1992 movie "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York." Tate’s Comics opens in Lauderhill.
1992 Bluebird Toys PLC, the maker of Polly Pocket, introduces Mighty Max. Hasbro discontinues the first generation of the My Little Pony line, launched in 1983. K'NEX, Brain Quest, Littlest Pet Shop and Don't Wake Daddy hit stores. Tiger Electronics brings back the educational toy robot 2-XL using cassette tapes instead of the 8-tracks used when the toy was originally introduced in 1978 by Mego Corporation.
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A 4,000-square-foot store Toys“R”Us outlet opens at Sawgrass Mills mall. Power Wheels turns 25, and Weebles and UNO turn 40.
2009 Toys“R”Us Inc. acquires FAO Schwarz and the KB Toys brand. The smartphone game Angry Birds and robotic hamster line Zhu Zhu Pets are released. Lisa Frank Inc. and the Little Tikes Cozy Coupe turn 30; NERF and the Big Wheel tricycle turn 40; Barbie, Little People and troll dolls, also known as Dam or Norfin trolls, turn 50; and the Duncan Yo-Yo turns 80.
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Apple Inc. introduces the first iPod. Bratz dolls hit stores.
2003 The American International Toy Fair celebrates 100 years. Toys“R”Us Inc. announces that it will close its Kids"R"Us stores. Pillow Pets debut.
2007 The first “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” book is published.
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Although South Florida is known for its beautiful beaches, relentlessly warm weather and water sports, there has been plenty of cultural growth in the past 25 years.
The Muvico Palace mega movie theater opens on Airport Road in Boca Raton. It is one of the first theaters to offer VIP seating with dinner and bar service. The theater was sold in 2009 and became the Cinemark Palace 20.
1998 Butterfly World in Coconut Creek opens its Lorikeet Encounter, where visitors can interact with the beautiful rainbowcolored birds. Two years prior, in 1996, Butterfly World opened the country’s largest free-flight hummingbird aviary, Jewels of the Sky.
1999 Ultra Music Festival is founded in Miami Beach and draws thousands of electronic music fans to the beach. The annual event happens simultaneously with Winter Music Conference.
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1990 Coral Springs Center for the Arts opens; Flamingo Gardens opens its Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary with the Bird of Prey Center and a half-acre Free-flight Aviary featuring the 5 ecological zones of South Florida. The sanctuary houses permanently injured or non-releasable Florida native wildlife.
Coral Sky Amphitheatre opens. The 19,000-seat West Palm Beach venue has packed in crowds for acts from Aerosmith to Brad Paisley. The venue is famous for changing its name. In 2000, it was renamed Mars Music Amphitheatre. Three years later, it became Sound Advice Amphitheatre. In 2008, it was renamed Cruzan Amphitheatre. In February 2015, the legendary music venue went back to its original name, Coral Sky Amphitheatre, but only for a few months. In late July, it was renamed the Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre.
1992 The Museum of Discovery and Science (previously the Discovery Center) opens in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Four years later, the museum gained a highly sought-after attraction when its 300-seat IMAX theater was upgraded with 3D projection capability. Now called the AutoNation IMAX Theater, it was improved again in 2014 with an even larger screen, new seats and a digital projection system.
1991 The Broward Center for the Performing Arts opens in downtown Fort Lauderdale with a performance of The Phantom of the Opera; Mizner Park in Boca Raton opens.
1992 The Kravis Center opens in West Palm Beach with Burt Reynolds as the Master of Ceremonies. According to Kravis.org, more than 2,000 people attended the gala grand opening, which included performances by Ella Fitzgerald, the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra and Lily Tomlin.
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2002 Art Basel’s U.S. show comes to Miami Beach. The international art world as well as locals have flocked to the magic city annually to view art by thousands of artists. Celebrities from Owen Wilson, Kate Hudson, Donald Sutherland and Naomi Campbell to Beyonce, Miley Cyrus and Jay-Z have attended the event during the years.
2003 Parrot Jungle Island (formerly Parrot Jungle and Gardens) opens on Watson Island in Miami. It is renamed Jungle Island a few years later.
2004 The MTV Music Video Awards air live from American Airlines Arena in Miami; Jessica Simpson, Kanye West, Usher and Outkast are among the many performers. The MTV VMAs returned to Miami the following year, but due to a rough tropical storm, which later gained strength to become Hurricane Katrina, many of the pre-shows were cancelled. Celebrities arriving to the arena via yachts instead of limos also caused a commotion on the ocean.
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2012 Luxury cinema iPic Theaters opens in Mizner Park in Boca Raton – the first iPic in Florida. The stadium seating-style theater, which offers movie patrons plush leather recliners and a VIP butler service for gourmet food and cocktails, is expanding, and its first Broward location is expected in 2017 at Metropica in Sunrise.
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2011 2005 The Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, which is now the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, sold more than 700,000 tickets in 2005 when artifacts from Tutankhamun’s tomb were displayed. The exhibition broke all previous museum attendance records, according to the museum.
The Rapids Water Park adds the Rapids Racers, a $2 million six-lane water slide, to its list of attractions. The park opened in 1979 in West Palm Beach with just four water slides; it now has 35. It also features a 1950 Herschell Carousel with 30 horses. The artificial wave surfing system FlowRider was added in 2013. Unlike many South Florida tourist attractions, such as Atlantis and Grand Prix Race-O-Rama, The Rapids is still riding strong with an estimated 400,000 visitors per year, according to the park.
2011 The Museum of Discovery and Science opens its EcoDiscovery Center wing in 2011. The 34,000-square-foot addition teaches visitors the importance of environmental protection and offers guests a look a prehistoric Florida, a chance to enjoy the jovial nature of North American river otters and a hurricane wind simulation, as well as a simulated airboat cruise through the Everglades.
2006 The spectacular Carnival Center opens in Miami.
2010 Metrozoo changes its name to Zoo Miami
2007 Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee adds a giraffe-feeding platform, a splash park and a ferris wheel to its drive-through zoo, which first opened in 1967. More than 900 animals, including zebra, lions and giraffes, roam through the South Florida landmark. Lion Country has continued to expand, and its Safari Splash water park got 2 new slides in 2014: a 108-foot-long freefall water slide and a 214-foot-long loop water slide.
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2008 After a $30 million gift from Adrienne Arsht, the Carnival Center in Miami is renamed to honor the philanthropist. The Adrienne Arsht Center hosts concerts, operas, plays and ballets for all ages and is home to resident companies such as Miami City Ballet, Florida Grand Opera and New World Symphony.
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On Dec. 4, U.S. District Court Judge William Hoeveler approves the settlement of a landmark Everglades pollution lawsuit despite the objections of sugar-farming corporations; the settlement calls for the state to set limits on how much pollution will be allowed in the water drained into the Everglades.
1992 Lawton Chiles is sworn in as the 41st governor of Florida.
1992 Hurricane Andrew hits south Dade County, causing $30 billion in damage; the storm, which hit before dawn on Aug. 24, left an estimated 250,000 people homeless and 55 dead in the Bahamas, Florida and Louisiana.
1990 Interstate 595, the long-sought east-west freeway in central Broward County, opens; Sawgrass Mills Mall opens in Sunrise. The enormous outlet mall continued its expansion in 2006 with the addition of The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass. Sawgrass Mills is the largest single-story mall in the U.S., and hundreds of thousands of tourists and residents flock to this retail mecca daily to find discounted merchandise from Gucci, Prada, Vans, Gap, Disney and others.
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The Florida Renaissance Festival begins in Deerfield Beach; Janet Reno, the state attorney for Dade County for 15 years, is named U.S. Attorney General.
Miami turns 100; ValuJet Flight 592 takes off from Miami International Airport, but crashes into the Everglades with 110 passengers aboard; residents turn out in huge numbers to vote in Weston as Broward County’s 29th city – and one of its wealthiest.
1997 1994 The South Beach Wine & Food Festival begins; the Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami opens; the death on Nov. 11 of Pedro Zamora, an MTV “Real World” star from Hialeah, increases our awareness of AIDS.
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Dade County is renamed MiamiDade County; Gianni Versace is murdered on the steps of his Ocean Drive estate, Casa Casuarina.
1998 Miami Fashion Week begins; the son of U.S. President George H.W. Bush, Jeb Bush, is elected Florida governor.
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2001 Auto racer Dale Earnhardt is killed in an accident at the Daytona 500; Anthrax bacteria is mailed to the offices of the National Enquirer in Boca Raton.
2000 Lake Worth Community Middle School honor student Nathaniel Brazill, 13, shoots and kills his teacher Barry Grunow on the last day of classes in Lake Worth; he is sentenced to 28 years in prison.
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2004 - 05 Major hurricanes (Charley, Frances, Ivan, Jeanne, Dennis, Katrina and Wilma) strike Florida.
2005 Design Miami begins.
2007 2000 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez is taken from a home in Miami by federal officers, reunited with his father and returned to Cuba; the presidential election between Al Gore and George Bush puts the world’s focus on Florida; the Florida Supreme Court orders a recount of presidential election ballots, and George Bush is eventually declared the winner.
The Great Recession guts the U.S. economy and undermines the condoflipping real estate boom in Miami and Miami Beach; the fictional “Burn Notice” TV series begins its seven-year run.
2009 The Florida Renaissance Festival begins in Miami.
1999-2000 The possibility of a computer error at the turn of the century fuels Y2K fears across the globe.
2008 Barack Obama is elected U.S. president.
2011 Space shuttle Atlantis completes the final launch of a space shuttle from Cape Canaveral.
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2013 500th Anniversary of Ponce De Leon’s arrival in Florida.
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Exciting Electrons. Ages 5 and up. Experience the static electricity from a Van der Graaf Generator. 3:30 p.m. West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. Free. RSVP. 561-470-1600
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Family Storytime. 5:30-6:30 p.m. North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens. Free. RSVP. 305-625-6424
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Stories for a Starry Night. Ages 4-Adult. Astronomical lecture and live presentation of the current
night sky. 7 p.m. Buehler Planetarium, 3501 Davie Road, Davie. 954-201-6681
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IMACS Free Math and Logic Class Boca Raton. Ages 6-11. See how your children perform, think and respond to new ideas in this fun one-hour class. 4:00 p.m. IMACS Boca Raton, 23172 Sandalfoot Plaza Drive Boca Raton. RSVP. 561-470-1178 or imacs.org
3 Thursday MIAMI-DADE
LBark & Read. Read to Flora a licensed therapy greyhound. 3:30-4:30 p.m. West Kendall Regional Library, 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami. Free. 305 385 7135
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Live Glassblowing Demos. Demonstrations in the glassblowing studio. 7-10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Hollywood Hot Glass, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free. 607-382-6007 or HollywoodHotGlass.com
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Move It. Ages 4 and up. Games and activities. Hula hoops, jump rope, tag and more. 3:30 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. Free. RSVP. 561-304-4500
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editor’s picks South Florida Parenting Celebrates 25 Years Join us as we celebrate 25 years as the premier parenting publication in South Florida. Special admission, crafts and scavenger hunt, inflatables, characters and stage entertainment. SATURDAY, SEPT 19 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Flamingo Gardens 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie SUNDAY, SEPT 20 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Palm Beach Zoo 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach SATURDAY, SEPT 26 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Jungle Island 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami
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5th Annual Star Wars Night. VIP Pregame Party with DJ, games, prizes, and post-game fireworks. 5:30-6:45 p.m. Game begins at 7:10 p.m. Marlins Park, 501 Marlins Way, Miami. $25. marlins.com
crafts, urban gardening workshops, bounce houses, rock climbing walls, music and dance performances. Vendors include afterschool and enrichment programs, nutrition, injury prevention, special needs programs, Pre-K registration, KidCare outreach. Also, chess tournaments, a book fair, indoor sports zone, martial arts demonstrations and character appearances. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Miami-Dade Fair and Expo Center, Coral Way and SW 112th Ave., Miami. Free. thechildrenstrust.org
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ArtsPark Funtastic Fridays and Movie Night. “101 Dalmations” Rated G. Bounce house, face painters, and more. Lawn seating. 5 p.m. Movie begins at 8 p.m. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free admission. 954-921-3500
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Party With Our Parachute. Ages 2-3. Develop social skills, spatial awareness, and gross motor skills. 10:30 a.m. Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way. Free. RSVP. 561-790-6030
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Splash Day at Gold Coast Railroad Museum. Free admission to the museum. Train rides for a nominal fee, face painting, water bounce houses, mini golf station, Thomas play tables, food and more. Bring bathing suits. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 S.W. 152nd St., Miami. 305-253-0063
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Home Depot Kids Workshop. Ages 5-12. First come/first served. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. First Saturday of the month. All counties. Home Depot. Free. Find participation store at homedepot.com
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LEGO Club. Ages 5 and up. Build with LEGO. 11 a.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. Free. RSVP. 561-304-4500
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Sept 5-6. Reptile vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages and more. Educational live-animal seminars and free raffles. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. The Box Expo Center, 2223 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach. Adults, $12; ages 5-12, $7. 863-268-4273 or repticon.com THE CHILDREN’S TRUST FAMILY EXPO
Sept. 12. Face painters, clowns, stilt walkers, magicians, storytellers, arts &
Sept. 12. Live music, street entertainment, Zumba showcase, Capoeira dancers, carnival dancers, samba drummers and Brazilian food. 6-11 p.m. Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. Free. downtownboca.org PALM BEACH MARINE FLEA MARKET AND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Sept. 12-13. With fall boat show, musical entertainment and seafood vendors. 9 a.m.6 p.m. South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd. Adults, $10; children 12 or younger, free. 954-205-7813 or Flnauticalfleamarket.com
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Up Past Bedtime Movie. “Mary Poppins.” Picnics and flashlights welcomed. Modest pajamas encouraged. No pets. Movie begins at 8 p.m. Ages 6 and up, $5; ages 2-5, $3. Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove. 305-442-6866 or thebarnacle.org
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Japanese Snack Tasting. Sample Japanese snacks. 2-4 p.m. TATE’S Comics 4566 North University Drive, Lauderhill. 954-748-0181 Sunday Jazz Brunch. Free, live outdoor concert series that features local jazz artists. Bring chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Performances take place along the Riverwalk area off Las Olas Boulevard. 954-828-5363.
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Sunday Movies. Check website for movie title. $1 includes beverage & popcorn. 11 a.m. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561347-3900 or SugarSandPark.org
7 Monday MIAMI-DADE
Mini Monday Mornings. Ages 0-3. Painting, sand play, story times, and a puppet show. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Miami Children’s Museum, 80 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305-373-5437 ext. 100 or ext. 145
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Food Trucks At Artspark. Over 20 different food trucks. 5:30-10 p.m. Mondays. ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood. Free admission. 954-921-3500
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Shaving Cream Art. Shaving cream craft. 2:30 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. Free. RSVP. 561-304-4500
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Through Sept. 6. Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen. Sol Theatre, 3333 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. Adults, $12; students, $8. 561-447-8829 or solchildren.org ED SHEERAN
Sept. 9. Featuring Ed Sheeran, Christina Perri and Jamie Lawson. 7:30 p.m. American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. $56.50-$66.50. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com SCREAM NATION’S BACK 2 SCHOOL FEST
Sept. 11. Headlining with hip-hop artist Rich Homie Quan and K Camp. Also hear music from Jacquees, Diggy, Justine Skye, Elijah Blake, Rawyals, T-Wayne, Anthony Lewis, Chris Miles, 4EY, Star Mic and more. 7 p.m. BB&T Center, 1 Panther Parkway Sunrise. $25.25-$85.25. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com KELLY CLARKSON WITH SPECIAL GUEST PENTATONIX
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Before /After School Tutoring $30 Reg Fee $176/Month After school $200/ Month for Before/After School Mon-Fri Time-school Dismissal - 6:30pm
Sep 17. 7 p.m. Kelly Clarkson, Pentatonix, Eric Hutchinson and Abi Ann. Rain or shine event. South Florida Fairgrounds, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach. $1599.50. livenation.com DISNEY ON ICE: TREASURE TROVE
Sept. 17-20. Featuring Disney princesses Rapunzel, Tiana, Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Mulan and Snow White. Also see acts performed by characters from Peter Pan, The Lion King and Alice in Wonderland. BB&T Center, 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise. $12-$55. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com MARK NIZER 4D WORLD CLASS COMEDY AND JUGGLING
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IMACS Free Math and Logic Class. Ages 6-11. See firsthand how your children perform, think and respond to new ideas. 4 p.m. IMACS Aventura, 20350 NE 26th Ave., Aventura. RSVP. 954-791-2333 or imacs.org
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New Art Time Tuesdays. Art project courtesy of Young At Art Museum. Kids under 12 eat free on Tuesdays at IKEA with the purchase of an adult meal. 5-7 p.m. Second Tuesday of the month. IKEA Sunrise, 151 NW 136th Ave., Sunrise. 888- 888-4532
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Kids Wii U Gaming and More. Ages 7-12. Play Wii U games as well as other board games. 3:30 p.m. Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach. Free. RSVP. 561-790-6030
9 Wednesday MIAMI-DADE
BASS Babies. Toddlers and caregivers discover creative and fun ways to interact with art through song, gallery activities, and art making. Presented by the Bass Museum
and technology, and the only live 3D show in the world. All children including infants must have a ticket. Cookies and juice will be served after the performance. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Adults, $13; children 12 and under, $10. Willow Theatre At Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561-347-3948 or WillowTheatre.org HARMONY WITHOUT BORDERS
Sept. 19. More than 60 young musicians, ages 8-18, will perform as one orchestra playing classical symphonic music written by Mexican and internationally known composers. Presented by the Imagina Children’s Foundation. 7-9 p.m. Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. $25-$65. 561-243-7922 or delraycenterforthearts.org DISNEY ON ICE: TREASURE TROVE
Sept. 23-27. Featuring Disney princesses Rapunzel, Tiana, Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Mulan and Snow White. Also see acts performed by characters from Peter Pan, The Lion King and Alice in Wonderland. American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. $16-$55. 800-7453000 or ticketmaster.com XTREME CHRISTIAN MUSIC CONFERENCE
Sept. 25. Featuring Lecrae, MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Israel & New Breed and more. A portion of proceeds and donations will go to Love146.org, Compassion International and other local charity organizations. 7 p.m. BB&T Center, 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise. Starting at $29. 800-745-3000, xtremecmc.com or ticketmaster.com CHARLOTTE’S WEB
Sept. 25-Oct. 21. Book by Joseph Robinette and music and lyrics by Charles Strauss. 2 p.m. Saturdays. All Kids Included SensoryFriendly Performance on Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. Call for ticket prices. Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. 305-444-9293 or actorsplayhouse.org of Art. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Free. RSVP. 305-535-4219
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WOW Day At The Library. Ages 10 and up. Demo the WOW product *HOOPLA* featuring music, movies, audiobooks, eBooks, comics, TV shows and more. Win prizes. 4 p.m. North Regional/BC Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek. Free. RSVP. 954-201-2600
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Reading Buddies. Grades K-5. Children work once-aweek with a teen to improve reading skills and play literacy games. 4:45 p.m. West Boynton Branch Library, 9451 Jog Road, Boynton Beach. Free. RSVP. 561-734-5556 Teddy Bear Picnic. Ages 2 and up. Bring stuffed animals for stories, songs and an indoor picnic. Refreshments provided. 2 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. Free. RSVP. 561-894-7500
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Concerts in the Park. Live music, bounce house, and food trucks. 6-9 p.m. Second Thursdays of the month. Old Davie School Bandshell, 6650 Griffin Road, Davie. Free. 954-797-1166
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When a Parent Has Cancer, What About the Children. Insights and advice about supporting children who have a parent with cancer. 5-8 p.m. Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Harvey & Phyllis Sandler Pavilion at the Lynn Cancer Institute, 701 NW 13th Street, Boca Raton. RSVP: eraynor@brrh.com or 561-955-5265. National Grandparents’ Day. Ages 3 and up. Stories and craft. Grandparents welcome. 2 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. Free. RSVP. 561-894-7500
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Cultural Fridays. Enjoy music and discover works by local artists and artisans. 7-11 p.m. Domino Park, SW 15th Ave. and 8th St., Miami. Free. 305.643.5500
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September 11th Remembrance Ceremony. Speakers, music and the presentation of colors. 8:30 a.m. Sunrise Public Safety Building, 10440 West Oakland Park Blvd. Sunrise. Free. sunrisefl.gov
September 11th Remembrance Ceremony/ Patriot Day. Speakers, patriotic music from school bands and musicians. 8:30-10 a.m. Pembroke Pines City Center Memorial, 10300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Free. 954-435-6525, fnovo@ppines.com or ppines.com Baby Love Baby Fair and Registry Event. New and expecting parents can test out baby brands, enjoy exclusive deals and prizes, light bites, mocktails and more. 7-10 p.m. Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale. babyloveevent.com
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Fuse Bead Americana. Ages 8-12. Assemble patriotic key chains using fuse beads. 4 p.m. Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave., South Boca Raton. Free. RSVP. 561-482-4554 Yikes Spiders. Ages 6-9. Learn about spiders and make a craft. 4 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. Free. RSVP. 561-304-4500
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Family Day at Coral Gables Museum. Free admission, kids activities and performances. Second Saturday of the month. 2-4 p.m. Coral Gables Museum Events 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables. 305-603-8067
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» exhibits for families MIAMI CHILDREN’S MUSEUM “THE RETURN OF THE PIRATES”
Through Sept. 28. 9th Annual Juried Art Exhibition: “Dog Days of Summer.” Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S Military Trail, Boca Raton. Free. 561-347-3900 or SugarSandPark.org
puters and video projectors to display planetary data onto a six-foot diameter sphere, analogous to a giant animated globe. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. Adults, $15; ages 3-12, $11. 561-370-7710 or sfsciencecenter.org
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Through Sept. 6. A pirate adventure comes to life with interactive games, stories, theater shows and even live pirates. Everyone gets a map that leads to pirate treasure. $18 admission, $14 Florida residents, children under 1 free. Daily. 980 Macarthur Causeway, Miami. 305-373-KIDS (5437) SESAME STREET PRESENTS THE BODY
Through Sept. 7. Learn about your body inside and out in the fun and familiar world of Sesame Street. Hands-on, interactive multimedia experiences allow children to explore the human body and how to keep it healthy. Each exhibit area has multiple activities to provide age-appropriate learning. Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. $14; ages 2-12, $12. 954-463-IMAX (4629) or mods. org/imax
Through Sept. 30. Exhibition of the work of Joy Christiansen Erb and Alex Podesta explores themes relating to childhood, filtered through the lens of assumed adult roles. Erb’s photographic portraits reveal glimpses of the struggles and triumphs of motherhood, while Podesta’s sculptures form surreal recreations of youthful experience. Free. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday. The public is invited to an opening reception 6-9 p.m. Sept. 3 with an artist’s lecture at 7:30 p.m. Rosemary Duffy Larson Gallery, Broward College, 3501 SW Davie Road, Building 6, Davie. 954-201-6984 EWW! WHAT’S EATING YOU
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Through Sept. 13. Exhibition explores Japan’s vast robot kingdom by way of a variety of vintage toys, figurines and other robot forms. Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. $15; ages 6-17, $9. 561-495-0233 or morikami.org
Through Oct. 18. Parade of parasites, including preserved and live specimens. Interactive exhibit exploring the history of human/parasite interaction from ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt to today. South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. Adults, $15; ages 3-12, $11. 561-370-7710 or sfsciencecenter.org INCOHERENT STORIES BY AURORA MOLINA
Through Nov. 8. A series of drawings on cotton paper using different mediums, based on random stories Aurora Molina has gathered from trips and from social media, rumors, news, newspaper headlines, mythical stories and history books. Main Library, 101 West Flagler St., Miami. mdpls.org ONGOING
Sept. 19. For ages 5-10. Explore public art sculptures by artists such as Frank Stella and William Tucker. Children will use art fundamentals like shape, form and balance to build a three-dimensional work of art with wire and sculptural materials. 3-4:30 p.m. NSU Art Museum, One East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Members, $5; nonmembers, $10. RSVP. 954-262-0204 or nsuartmuseum.org
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“Illustrating Words: The Wondrous Fantasy World of Robert L. Forbes, poet and Ronald Searle, artist” 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free. The Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach. 561-655-2776. SCIENCE ON A SPHERE
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products and entertainment, kids “Power of Play” Zone, interactive shows, celebrity storytelling, meet Disney Jr.’s, Genevieve Goings, host of the TV show “Choo Choo Soul, and free monster truck rides. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; Noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale. Adults, $14; kids, $12. KidsLoveFamilyExpo.com Back to School Splash Bash. The Equestrian Center will be transformed into a giant water play area. Water slides, bounce houses, music and more. 11 a.m.Noon. Equestrian Center at Temple Park, 8350 Ranch Road, Parkland. 954-757-4105 Moon-Lit Movie. Bounce houses, music, games, and more followed by a movie on the City’s large, outdoor movie screen. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. 5- 11 p.m. Jaco Pastorius Park, 4000 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park. Free. 954-630-4507 or oaklandparkfl.org
Zumba showcase, Capoeira dancers, carnival dancers, samba drummers and authentic Brazilian food. 6-11 p.m. Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton. Free. Exploring the Universe Beyond Our Eyes. Ages 10 and up. Celebrate Hubble’s 25th anniversary. 2:30 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. Free. RSVP. 561-304-4500
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Hands-on activities, multimedia presentations, computer interactive, storytelling, live fish, original artifacts, dance, music and demonstrations. $14.95; ages 3-12 and students with ID, $10.95. Discount for Miami-Dade residents. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-6464200 or MiamiSci.org SECRETS OF CIRCLES EXHIBIT
Sixteen fascinating original exhibits featuring math, science, engineering, and beauty of circles. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at the Children’s Science Explorium, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton. $5 suggested donation. 561-3473912 VISIT ANYTIME FROST MUSEUM OF SCIENCE 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami. 305-646-4400 or MiamiSci.org YOUNG AT ART MUSEUM
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Barnacle under Moonlight Concerts. Free concert on the second Sunday of the month. Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove. Free. 305-442-6866 or thebarnacle.org
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10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. 954-424-0085 or YoungatArtMuseum.org SCHOOLHOUSE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
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Storytime for Children with Special Needs. Stories, songs, crafts and movement activities specially designed for children with developmental disabilities. 2:15 p.m. Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. Free. RSVP. 561-626-6133 Sunday Movies. Check website for movie title. $1 includes beverage & popcorn. 11 a.m. Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S Military Trail, Boca Raton. 561347-3900 or SugarSandPark.org
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Introduction to Homeschooling. “What You Really Need To Know.” 10:30-Noon. Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St, West Palm Beach. 561-868-7703 Lake Worth Food Truck Invasion. 6-10 p.m. Cultural Plaza, Lake Worth. Free. lakeworth.org or foodtruckinvasion.com Music and Interactive Art. Bring family, friends, and musical instruments to Veterans Park and enjoy interactive music and art. Art supplies will be provided free of charge. 6-8 p.m. Veterans Park, 802 NE First St., Delray Beach. Free. 243-7350
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Yoga for All. Ages 8 and up Bring a mat or beach towel. 6-7 p.m. Naranja Branch Library, 14850 SW 280th St., Homestead. Free. RSVP. 305-242-2290
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Sunny Serenade. Free outdoor concert performances. Samson Oceanfront Park, 17425 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach. Free. 305-792-1706
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Food Truck Invasion. 5-9 p.m. Brian Piccolo Park, 9501 Sheridan St., Cooper City. Free. 954-357-5150 or broward.org Family Films. 3 p.m. South Regional/BC College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Free. RSVP. 954-201-8825
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National Play-Doh Day. Ages 1-4. Build, mold and Classes offered, from ages 2-Adults: • Daily Classical Ballet classes (Beginner through Advanced) • Pointe and Variation Classes • Mommy & Me • Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet • Boy’s Super Hero Class • Adult Classes • Horton Modern Technique • New Daily Program for Home Schooled Dancers
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Shiver Me Timbers. Pirate stories for children. 6:307:15 p.m. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-553-1134 Make a Piñata. Make a piñata and learn about its tradition in Mexico and around the world. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kendale Lakes Branch Library, 15205 SW 88th St., Miami. Free. RSVP. 305-388-0326
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IMACS Free Math and Logic Class Delray Beach. Ages 6-11. See firsthand how your children perform, think and respond to new ideas in this fun one-hour class. 4:30 p.m. IMACS Delray, 6200 Linton Blvd, Delray. RSVP. 561-470-1178 or imacs.org G is for Gecko. Grades 2-5. Design a gecko on paper and create a gecko suncatcher. 2:30 p.m. West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. Free. RSVP. 561-470-1600 Duct Tape Crafternoon. Ages 7-11. All supplies provided. 3:30 p.m. Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach. Free. RSVP. 561-790-6030 International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Ages 5-9. Learn pirate lingo, play games, and create a craft. 4 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. Free. RSVP. 561-894-7500
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free rides on the Carousel, and face painting, acrobatic show, raffle, clown show and a carnival dog show. 6-9 p.m. Pompano Citi Centre, 1955 North Federal Highway. Pompano Beach. Free. 954-943-4683 Mermaid Show. Live “Mermaid” and Aqua-dancer named MeduSirena and her “Pod” of “Aquaticats” swim past the portholes in the ‘MeduSirena Swimshow.’ The Wreck Bar opens at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The Wreck Bar, 1140 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-524-5551. Tunes ‘N Trucks. Turnstiles - a tribute to Billy Joel. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. 6 p.m. Third Friday of the month. Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise. Free. 954-747-4600.
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Dora and Friends. Ages 3-5. Dance, story, craft, and a short scavenger hunt through a Dora maze. 11:30 a.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. Free. RSVP. 561-304-4500 Elephant Appreciation Day. Ages 3-5. Stories about elephants, music and make a craft. 3:15 p.m. Gardens Branch Library, 11303 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. Free. RSVP. 561-626-6133
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Music and hands-on art activities for kids. Third Friday of the month. 6-10 p.m. Little Haiti Cultural Center, 212 NE 59th Terrace, Miami. BigNightLittleHaiti.com Campfire and Night Hike. Explore the park at dusk. Marshmallow roasting following the night hike. Third Friday of every month. 7:30-9 p.m. Meet at the Arch Creek Museum and Nature Center, 1855 NE 135 Street, North Miami. $6. RSVP. 305-944-6111 or miamidade.gov Target Free Third Friday. The Miami Children’s Museum is free every third Friday of the month. Due to space - no strollers please. 3-9 p.m. Miami Children’s Museum, 80 MacArthur Causeway, Miami. 305-373-5437 ext. 100 or ext. 145
Fee-Free “P.L.A.Y.” Day. The day will highlight Scouts. Free admission, science activities and self-guided historic house tours. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Deering Estate at Cutler. 16701 SW 72 Ave. Miami. 305-235-1668 Make a Piñata. Make a piñata and learn about its tradition in Mexico and around the world. 11-Noon. Northeast Branch Library, 19200 W. Country Club Drive, Aventura. Free. RSVP. 305-931-5512 Portfolio Class for Children. Ages 5 and up. Students will perfect their art skills through specialized instruction and museum exploration. 12:30-2 p.m. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Free. RSVP. 305-535-4219
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Storytime for Children with Special Needs. Stories, songs, crafts and movement activities specially designed for children with developmental disabilities. 11 a.m. Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave., South Boca Raton. Free. RSVP. 561-482-4554 Beware There Are Pirates in the Library. Dress up as a pirate to celebrate “Talk Like a Pirate Day.” Representatives from the Principality of Tortuga will sing, demonstrate a pirate sword fight, talk in pirate-speak, reveal pirate artifacts. 10:30 a.m. Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach. Free. RSVP. 561-790-6030
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Collins Park Marketplace Farmers Market. Locally grown organic and conventional fruits, vegetables, honey, smoothies, prepared food items, and more. 9 a.m.5 p.m., Sunday, year-round. Collins Park Marketplace, 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-775-2166.
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Sunday on the Waterfront. National and regional recording artists along Flagler Drive waterfront. 4:30 -7:30 p.m. Meyer Amphitheatre, 105 Evernia St, West Palm Beach. Free. 561- 822-1515 or wpb.org/sunday-on-thewaterfront
South Florida Parenting Celebrates 25 Years. Join us at the Palm Beach Zoo as we celebrate 25 years as the premier parenting publication in South Florida. Special admission, crafts and scavenger hunt, inflatables and stage entertainment. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. southfloridaparenting.com
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Kid Lit Book Club. Discuss books, comics, poetry and more. 3-4 p.m. North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens. Free. RSVP. 305-625-6424
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Everyone Is Special: Family and Child Workshop. Ages 3-6. Participate with your child in activities and receive tools designed to develop their selfesteem, and a respect for differences. 11 a.m. West Boca Branch Library, 18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton. Free. RSVP. 561-470-1600 Space Wonders. Ages 8 and up. Create a galaxy in a glass. 4 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. Free. RSVP. 561-304-4500
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Creative Corner. Games, crafts and activities. 4:305:30 p.m. North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd St., Miami Gardens. Free. RSVP. 305-625-6424
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National Hobbit Day. Celebrate with games, crafts, and food. 5:30 p.m. Lantana Road Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth. Free. RSVP. 561-304-4500 Elephant Appreciation Day. Ages 3 and up. Songs, stories, games and a craft. 4 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. Free. RSVP. 561-894-7500
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Miami Beach Food Truck & Music Fest. Food trucks, free entertainment and participation by area restaurants. 5-10 p.m. Fourth Wednesday of the month. North Shore Park Bandshell, Collins Avenue and 73 Street. mbculture.com. BASS Babies. Toddlers and caregivers discover creative and fun ways to interact with art through song, gallery activities, and art making. Presented by the Bass Museum of Art. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Free. RSVP. 305-535-4219
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Special, ‘Kids Play for Kids,’ a kid-friendly introduction to the world of classical music. 7 p.m. Broward County South Regional/Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines. 954-797-7777 Bedtime Stories. Stories and crafts. 6:30 p.m. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. Free. RSVP. 954-765-1560 Evening Storytime. Books, activities and crafts. 6:30 p.m. Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch Library, 837 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach. Free. RSVP. 954-3577680
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guests perform authentic music and dances from Spanishspeaking countries. Children will have an opportunity to touch and play handmade Andean musical instruments. 7 p.m. NSU Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-262-5477
for the animals at the Museum, and help our Life Sciences staff with food preparation. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Museum Of Discovery & Science & AutoNation IMAX, 401 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale. $55 per child, MODS Members, $50. 954-713-0930 Stories for a Starry Night. Ages 4-Adult. Astronomical lecture and live presentation of the current night sky. 7 p.m. Buehler Planetarium, 3501 Davie Road, Davie. 954-201-6681
LEGO Club. Ages 6-10. Imagine, build and play with LEGO bricks. Build a castle fit for a king or queen. 4 p.m. Hagen Ranch Road Branch Library, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach. Free. RSVP. 561-894-7500 Reading Buddies. Grades K-5. Children work once-aweek with a teen to read together to improve reading skills and play literacy games. 4:45 p.m. West Boynton Branch
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Reading Ready Baby Storytime. Ages 0-18 months. Stories, songs and finger plays. 10:30-10:50 a.m. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Free. RSVP. 305-535-4219
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Raise a Reader At Little Minnows Storytime. Ages 18-36 months. 10:30 a.m. Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-262-4600 DO-DADS Science and Nutrition. 3 p.m. Saraniero Branch Library, 6901 Kimberly Blvd., North Lauderdale. Free. RSVP. 954-357-6660
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Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live. Free admission at participating venues. Visit website for locations. smithsonianmag.com Eats n’ Beats. Local musical artists and food trucks. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. 5:30-9:30 p.m. City of Parkland Amphitheater, 10561 Trails End, Parkland. Free. 954-757-4105 or cityofparkland.org Festival of the Americas. Featuring a International Rodeo and concert, 6-11 p.m. Traditional food and international vendors from countries around North, South and Central America, activities for kids, and live music. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Bergeron Rodeo Grounds of Davie, 4271 Davie Road, Davie. 954-797-1163 or davie-fl.gov
information. NSU Alvin Sherman Library Green, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 786-235-1165 extension 3, WalkNowForAutismSpeaks.org/broward, or Broward@autismspeaks.org Rockin’ Kids Club. Live DJ, character appearances and games. 10 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. The Village at Gulfstream Park, Champions Plaza, 501 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach. Free. 954-378-0900 or thevillageatgulfstreampark.com Game Day. Fighting, sporting, and dancing games. 2 p.m. Lauderdale Lakes Library/Educational and Cultural Center, 3580 West Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes. Free. RSVP. 954-357-8650 Throwback Saturday. School-Aged Children to Adults. Stories, toys and games, and treats from 2000 to 2015. 2:30 p.m. Stirling Road Branch Library, 3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood. Free. RSVP. 954-357-7550
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Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live. Free admission at participating venues. Visit website for locations. smithsonianmag.com CRUSH IT! Crushed Soda Can Art. Ages 7-11. Celebrate “Crush a Can Day” by recycling and making a craft from a crushed soda can. 10:30 a.m. Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach. Free. RSVP. 561-790-6030 Sewing for Tweens. Ages 9-12. Supplies provided. 10 a.m. Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Ave., South Boca Raton. Free. RSVP. 561-482-4554
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Art in the Park with Marie. Toddler-8. Free art program. Activity changes monthly. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 305-673-7256 Fun Days at The Little Farm. Pony rides, petting farm, tour of farm and butterfly garden. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Weekends. The Little Farm, 13401 S.W. 224 Street · Goulds. $10. RSVP. 305-258-3186
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Jazz in the Pines Concert. Featuring music by Abraxas Miami. Refreshments will be sold. Bring blankets and chairs. 5-7 p.m. William B. Armstrong Dream Park, 1700 NW 160 Ave., Pembroke Pines. 954-435-6525 Free. 954-435-6525, fnovo@ppines.com or ppines.com Jamming In The Park. Bring your favorite instrument and join in an acoustic music jam. 1-4 p.m. Secret Woods Nature Center, 2701 W. State Rd. 84, Dania Beach. Free. 954-357-8884
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5th Annual West Palm Beach Pup Crawl. Pet related parade, fashion show, vendors, entertainment, mascot appearances, and activities for kids. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 200 -400 Blocks of Clematis St., Downtown West Palm Beach. Free. 561-396-6626. PupCrawlWPB.com
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Hispanic Heritage Month Toddler Storytime. Ages 18 to 36 months. Storytime in English with songs and rhymes in Spanish. 10:30 a.m. Stirling Road Branch Library, 3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood. Free. RSVP. 954357-7550 Crafty Kids. Ages 6-11. Crafting fun. 7 p.m. South Regional/BC College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Free. RSVP. 954-201-8825
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Breastfeeding is good for both babies and mothers. It provides the right nutritional ingredients as well as antibodies from the mother’s body that can help the infant fight off disease. That’s why the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that mothers breastfeed their babies for at least the first six months of life. Research studies have shown that mothers who breastfeed are able to lose their pregnancy weight gains more quickly and have a lower risk of breast, uterine and ovarian cancer later in life. Breastfeeding can also save money, since moms don’t have to purchase bottles, infant formula and other items, such as a travel pack. It also avoids concerns about possible additives or other substances in pre-packaged formula. However, many new mothers are nervous about breastfeeding or wonder about proper technique. Don’t be afraid to ask your nurse, midwife, doctor or lactation specialist for help. Most problems are easily resolved with a little time and practice.
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Because nicotine and other chemicals from cigarettes are found in breast milk, now is an ideal time to stop smoking. Your doctor may have recommendations on how to quit.
If you are returning to work, you can use a breast pump and storage container to continue breastfeeding your baby. Keep breast milk refrigerated, and try to use it in one or two days. Continue breastfeeding at home. Remember that it’s natural to feel unsure about breastfeeding if you’ve never nursed a baby before. You can talk with family and friends, join a support group, or get specific advice from a lactation consultant. Your baby will be glad you did!
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Now that August is here, school is on the horizon. No matter what grade your child is about to enter, there’s the yearly back-to-school checklist of to-dos like shopping for school supplies, filling out permission forms and, of course, scheduling your child’s pediatric visit at Care Resource. The backto- school season is a convenient time for putting the exam on your family’s schedule and make sure that your school-age children, from preschoolers to college students receive their vaccines. During the month of August, new clients without Health Insurance can receive a free comprehensive check-up and their required vaccinations for school including, but not limited to vaccinations for polio, chicken-pox, Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR), DTap and Tdap (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis). New clients can also receive a NEW back-toschool backpack. To redeem this promotion, one MUST first make an appointment. To make an appointment, call 305-576-1234 EXT: 470 (English) and 471 (Spanish). As it is still summer-time, it is the season for kids to enjoy different indoor and outdoor activities. Unfortunately, here in South Florida, the heat can take its toll on the body. Heat-related illness happens when the body’s temperature control system is overloaded. Infants and children up to 4 years of age are at greatest risk. Even young and healthy people can get sick from the heat if they participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather. According to Alicia Fernandez-Garcia, MD, Pediatrician with Care Resource, “For heat-related illness, the best defense is prevention. Dressing infants and children in loose, lightweight, lightcolored clothing is always a great idea, scheduling outdoor activities carefully, for morning and evening hours are always smart too. In addition, just a few serious sunburns can increase you and your child’s risk of skin cancer later in life. Their skin needs
protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays whenever they’re outdoors. Don’t forget to cover up. Clothing that covers your and your child’s skin helps protect against UV rays. Here at Care Resource, during your visit this summer, one can receive a special Care Resource branded SPF (sun protection factor) 30 sunscreen”.
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works and plays, Care Resource’s pediatric services are right for you. There are important advantages to pediatric care. At Care Resource, our locations are staffed with board certified pediatric staff. We strive to provide the highest standard of health care services for children in our region. We are dedicated to developing advances in pediatric / adolescent care, promoting the well-being of children and families, and serving as advocates for children’s health related issues. Services include well child care; pediatric hearing, vision and dental care; immunizations; routine health screenings and adolescent care. Terms & Conditions Apply:
• Thursday, August 6, 2015 (open until 7:30 pm)
Vouchers are ONLY valid for pediatric patients without private or government insurance. Pediatric clients include infants, children, and adolescents, and the age limit ranges from birth up to 18 years of age. Usage of this voucher is considered an acknowledgement by the patient that they are not insured. The promotion applies to appointments made between August 1, 2015 and August 31, 2015, however, appointment dates may be scheduled outside this window period. Offer has no cash value and becomes void if appointment is cancelled. Limited quantity and on a first come, first served basis. Promotion is subject to change or termination at any time, without notice.
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Care Resource is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization and a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with locations in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Care Resource provides comprehensive primary medical and preventive care, including dental care, in-house pharmacy services and behavioral health/substance abuse services to all individuals in South Florida’s diverse communities. For more information, please visit www.careresource.org.
Care Resource’s Pediatrician is Board Certified in pediatrics since 1989 and has continued her re-certifications to present and has been a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics since 1989. Her urgent care practice was the first in her community to provide weekend and daily night hours for the children of East Pasco County. To further accommodate and serve South Florida’s children, the below dates have extended times of operation at the Care Resource office in Little Havana office located on the third floor of 1901 S.W. 1st Street.
It is important for children to be treated by pediatricians in an environment that is equipped to meet the needs of children. Your family’s pediatrician is an important partner in keeping your child happy and healthy, from birth through adolescence. With offices conveniently located throughout South Florida, where your family lives,
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