It is never too late to enjoy life! Building an Opening Day tradition in Miami • Marlins Park adds character and flair for baseball tradition to flourish By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com MIAMI - There is something about Opening Day of the Major League Baseball season. The weather, aromas that fill the air from concession stand foods cooking and the smiles on faces of youngsters who have been taken out of this traditional equation in the past. ––––––––––––––––––––––– MARLINS, Page 5A
Crowds build three hours before Opening Day started.
Programs for all ages in Hollywood HOLLYWOOD - Tennis anyone? How about a yoga class? Maybe you’d like to learn Lego robotics? No matter what your age or interest, the City of Hollywood offers year-round programs and classes in community centers and parks throughout the City. Adults and seniors can choose from wide variety of programs and classes offered in Hollywood. From golf or sail-
When Irving Sirotkin had trouble watching his 60 inch television and seeing the numbers on his new I-Phone 6 Plus earlier this year, he began to worry. With his eyesight already suffering from macular degeneration ("legally blind") in his right eye, which required cataract surgery back in 2005, this vibrant and busy Hallandale Beach resident was now having trouble with his left eye, and that was alarming. Having spent most of his life, working in the dry cleaning and plastics business in his native New York, Sirotkin had worn glasses since the age of 8, depending on his eyes to see thin––––––––––––––––––––––– BRAVERMAN, Page 3A
Irving Sirotkin, left, has been a longtime patient of Dr. Stanley Braverman, who recently performed Cataract surgery on his left eye.
• At the age of 99, Irving Sirotkin is seeing better than ever thanks to Dr. Stanley Braverman
Dr. Krop Tennis wins 16th consecutive district title!
ing lessons to card games and dozens of exercise programs, there is something for everyone. In ad–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HOLLYWOOD, Page 5A
• No matter what your age or interest, the City offers year-round programs and classes in community centers and parks MOUNT SINAI ON THE MOVE Mount Sinai Medical Center has opened its fifth satellite physician office - in Sunny Isles Beach. Mount Sinai Primary & Specialty Care Sunny Isles Beach will occupy the sixth floor of One Netanya, located at 323 Sunny Isles Boulevard. Page 6B.
Ever since opening the school, Dr. Micahel Krop High School's tennis program has been among the best in south Florida. Recently, veteran head coach Mike Kypriss guided this state-champion-winning program to its 16th consecutive district title.
HALLANDALE BEACH Hundreds of children turned out Saturday for the annual Eggstravaganza at Peter Bluesten Park. Children up to age 12 were allowed to scour the baseball outfield to collect brightlycolored eggs and turn them in for bags of candy. For more on the event, see Page 6A.
KICKIN’ UP YOUR SANDWICH When it comes to being creative these days with your lunchtime sandwiches - that plain ham and cheese - or dull chicken breast will no longer do. What we are talking about these days are Fried Tuna Ball Po Boys and Buffalo Chicken Clubs. Pick one out! Page 4B.