IMPORTANT ELECTION YEAR We have all watched this election year unfold before our own eyes with the republicans finally getting the man they will send against President Barak Obama later on this year. Over the past 10 months, we have followed politics firsthand, watching officials tear each other up on national television. Finger pointing, claims of lies and misleading the public flew out of the mouths of these officials from the first debate. We have watched closely as state after state gave their opinion on which republican would have the best chance at stopping Obama and the democrats - four years short of the goal every party loves to set at the start of any term. We also saw how phony politicians can be - when President Bill Clinton - who attacked Obama's every policy and belief when he was battl-
Chef Steve Martorano at Laurenzo’s
While the nation chooses a president, local outcomes could change the face of entire cities! ling his wife for the democratic nomination - recently helped raise money by praising Obama and the current administration. That is why you take any politician with a small grain of salt. They end up incriminating themselves. In what promises to be a heated race as things get closer to Nov. 6, you can almost guarantee that President Obama and Mitt Romney will let plenty fly as they have already shown recently. And, when the election is over, after licking wounds, they will say the right things so we can come together as one nation. I have such a bad taste in my mouth for politics, and that is exactly why this is a year that I really would love to see go quickly. The election for president is one thing, but where we all feel the heat and the tension is at the local level, and yes, in Hollywood, Hallandale Beach and Dania Beach, this is a year that could change plenty. When it comes to politics, the only advice I can give to any voter in any city is to understand that the right to cast that ballot gives to a chance to really make an impact. This year will be one of those record turnouts at the polls because of the race for president. Hopefully, the amount of voters will make a huge impact in cities that have very few people come out –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BLUSTEIN, Page 8A
Larry Blustein
David Laurenzo, left, welcomed a special guest to his Laurenzo’s Italian and International Food & Wine Center in North Miami Beach this past Saturday. Internationally recognized chef Steve Martorano. Check out his appearance on Page 2B.
Education in motion at Gulfstream Middle School
On Friday, June 29th, Gulfstream Middle School presented their annual Science Showcase, S.T.E.M. Awards. This event featured different exhibits, and presented awards to the top ranking students in their field - from the S.T.E.M. Program, which includes science, technology, education and math. Bill Julian, PTSA school member, donated a bicycle and helmet for the event to Ms. Bellabe, Gulfstream Middle School, Science Director.
AUDIBEL HEARING Hearing loss can be devious. It may not be readily apparent to the person who suffers from it, because the process is often an insidious one. If you want to know more, check out what owner Rick Cox has to say. Page 1C.
LEVITT-WEINSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPELS & CEMETERIES Beth David Memorial Gardens is growing to meet the needs of our community. Not only are they expanding their Private Family Estates, which allows the opportunity for the families to personalize and “build to suite “their individual desires. In addition, a new monument section is also being developed to assure those –––––––––––––––––– MEMORIAL, 3A
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HALLANDALE BEACH Members of the City of Hallandale Beach Historic Preservation Board, descendents of Frank and Rosina Curci and community members joined together Saturday, June 2, for a brick-laying ceremony at the historic Villa Providence. Page 2D.
Mark Ginsberg- Funeral Chapel Manager, Shari Bradley- Assistant Sales Manager,LMC and Marketing Director Marc Rubin- Area Sales Director.
ANTIQUE SUPERMARKET Antiques Supermarket buys and sells antiques, and offers appraisal and restoration services for antique furniture, art, lamps, and lighting. They sell South American and European antiques dating back to the 19th century. For more, 1D.