Portions of HB Boulevard to close for up to five days All Aboard Florida (AAF) announced plans to close Hallandale Beach Boulevard between Dixie Highway and SE/NE First Avenue beginning Monday morning, March 14, for railroad crossing improvements. The crossing is expected to close at 7 a.m., and reopen at 6 p.m., Saturday, March 19, however plans may change! Motorists are strongly urged to plan ahead. Drivers should use the crossings at Pembroke Road or NW/NE Third Street to the north, or the crossings at SW/SE Third Street or SW 11th Street to the south. This will be the fourth railroad crossing in the City to be closed for improvements. The only remaining crossing that will require an upgrade is at SW 11th St., the southern-most crossing within the City. All Aboard Florida is the new high-speed, passenger express rail system that is planning to begin in 2017. It will link Miami to Orlando with only two stops in between, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.
Hollywood sets standards, hosting marquee events By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com HOLLYWOOD - Behind every successful community is a backbone of neighborhood leaders, chambers of commerce and cities which throw their resources into each event. While many western areas of Miami-Dade and Broward Counties have fought an uphill battle of having numerous marquee events, attracting crowds, local and from afar - Hallandale Beach, Dania Beach, Aventura, Northeast Miami-Dade, as well as Sunny Isles and Surfside are bringing in large numbers with great events - and outstanding ideas. But the one city that has led the way with these –––––––––––––––––––––– EVENTS, Page 7A
Seeing without any restrictions • Thanks to Dr. Stanley Braverman, Delores Carpi’s eyesight is better than ever in her 80s! Growing up in Buffalo, Dolores Carpi grew tired of the bittercold winters. So her move to south Florida back in 1961 was certainly okay with her. While her eyesight was never a major problem when she was growing up, things began to change. Just about the time Carpi and her husband moved south, she learned she needed glasses. That she didn’t like at all. “Couldn’t stand to wear them,” she recalled. “Just not a glasses person. Just didn’t do anything positive for me.” Through the years, Carpi tried contacts
Dolores Carpi was told that it was time to have her eyesight improved with Cataract surgery. She headed to Dr. Stanley Braverman in Hallandale Beach.
and it wasn’t the answer. Too much work every day. And, frankly, it came down to vanity versus practicality. Wearing contacts presented a lot of extras that she really had no time for. As the years passed, Carpi’s eyesight, with age, ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DR. BRAVERMAN, Page 4B
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• From the Candy Cane Parade - to Expo Alfresco and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, this City is truly at the center of it all RACE AGAINST AGING Naps, knitting and nuzzling with the grandchildren - the traditional image of retirement is being challenged by the more than 76 million baby boomers in the United States. This vibrant generation wants to make the most out of their golden years. They want more out of life! Page 6B.
Mouth ulcers are sores that appear in the mouth, often on the inside of the cheeks. Mouth ulcers, also known as aphthous ulcers, can be painful when eating, drinking or brushing teeth. Occasional mouth ulcers are usually harmless and clear up on their own. Seek medical advice if they last longer than 3 weeks or keep coming back. Mouth ulcers cannot be caught from someone else. Up to 1 in 5 people get recurrent mouth ulcers. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BOBADILLA, Page 3A
HALLANDALE BEACH The City welcomed the grand opening of the new Café Cita Restaurant at South City Beach last Wednesday, March 2. The eatery is the only place at South City Beach Park to grab a snack, breakfast or dinner. Beer and wine are available. Check out the ceremonial ribbon cutting and those who attended. Page 2A.
HOLLYWOOD It’s an annual celebration of all things Irish in Downtown Hollywood this weekend brought to you by the City of Hollywood, Hibernians of Hollywood and the Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency. This year’s St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival will run from noon to 6 p.m. Check it out. Page 2B.