Brighten Dental................................3A Calendar...........................................8B Classified..................................9B-10B Casino @ Dania Beach.....................6A
Cooper.............................................5A Food...........................................2B-3B Lifestyles....................................4B-8B Real Estate...............................9B-10B
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2016 • 16 PAGES • VOLUME 15 • ISSUE 15
AVENTURA • BAL HARBOUR • DANIA BEACH • HALLANDALE BEACH • HOLLYWOOD • NORTH MIAMI BEACH • PEMBROKE PINES • PEMBROKE PARK • SURFSIDE • SUNNY ISLES BEACH
Ringing in the New Year with local events This year, those in northern Miami-Dade and southern Broward will have plenty of events to keep them close to home on Saturday night By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com By now, it’s no longer a secret. The weather this time of year in southern Florida, is just amazing. Yes sir, for six long months, we were so busy watching the potential storms in every direction to really enjoy the great year-round weather that we have. And, now that the hurricane season is over, we are taking in the unbelievable weather over the holiday season.
Judging by the traffic – and the many sporting events that will take place over this next week – this is the epicenter of what many call the “season.” “I have noticed the difference this past week,” said Aventura resident Kathy Roig-Miller. “I run a catering business and some of the local parties for the holiday picked up greatly – and not just from our local customers, but family gatherings at local hotels as well.”
This week, we will be able to see so many local restaurants and businesses who are putting their best foot - or feet – forward; – from Bal Harbour right up through North Miami Beach, Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood and into Dania Beach. While the season technically lasts through March and April, most businesses and local govNew Year, Page 4A
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ing from A Paw Above, a $50 Gift Certificate from Ocean Alley Restaurant and Beach Bar, and a $70 Gift Certificate from
Doggie Au Pair.
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CHANUKAH FESTIVAL
SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS IS COMING TO AN END, 7B
ORGAN TRANSPLANT WAITING LIST IS LONG, 8B
MOTORCYCLE SHOW, MLK FESTIVAL & MORE, 2A
OVERFLOW CROWD ONCE AGAIN THIS YEAR, 6B