By Larry Blustein Sun Times This is the week every local and national racing fan waits for - with great anticipation. Live thoroughbred racing, and it's on the way starting this Saturday, Dec. 1 at Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino in Hallandale Beach. After a long live season at Calder, the scene shifts to one of the premier entertainment hotbeds in South Florida. With the economy the way it's been, this is perfect shot-in-the-arm for everyone locally. This is what we've waited for over the past seven months. The perfect mix of premier horse racing, casino gaming and dining at one spot. "The opening of Gulfstream in December, instead of January, makes a huge difference," said Ellen Lovello, who comes to Hallandale Beach every year for the weather and the rac-
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ing card at Gulfstream. "They give many restaurants and businesses locally a huge lift. That is on top of what it means to those who go through those lean days on the Gulfstream property." Indeed, anchor
restaurants and grocery stores such as Jacob's Classic Market can only attract so many visitors. The entertainment, casinos and racing must stand alone - and this is their time to help make a major impact. With all the promo-
Since 1939, Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino in Hallandale Beach has signalled top flight entertainment and racing. As the 2012-13 season approaches, the stakes get higher!
tional events that this facility hosts, this is the time of year that the entire park bene-
fits from, and all who work and attend Gulfstream Park yearround know exactly
what live racing means. –––––––––––––––––––– GULFSTREAM, 9A
What began in 1939, continues its grand tradition as Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino opens live racing schedule on Saturday ‘Hometown’ Thanksgiving FRUITFLOWERS® Parades still attract crowds Give the gift of Health this Season with a Bouquet from FruitFlowers
Larry Blustein
The North Miami High Pioneer marching band.
NORTH MIAMI While New York City has its Macy's Day Thanksgiving Parade, with all the big name bands, TV and movie stars and worldwide coverage, and other big cities nationally, host may events each year, my –––––––––––––––––– BLUSTEIN, Page 6A
KODNER GALLERIES
Kodner Galleries has become a 4th generation auction business with over 90 years of experience in buying, selling, appraising and consigning for sale antiques, fine household contents, works of art and diamond. For more, see Page 2A.
By Meena Sareen Fruit Flowers and our line of vegetable arrangements are the best things to eat this the holiday season. Fruits and veggies are high in fiber and have no or low fat. When ripe and beautifully carved, they are a Joy for the eyes! A Joy for the tongue! A Joy for the stomach! And a Joy for the body—it’s the season of joy, why not spread it around with an arrangement from FruitFlowers?! SPREAD THE JOY Whether it’s the ar-
rival of your brother’s new baby, a gal-pal’s birthday or your grandson’s stellar report –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FRUITFLOWERS, Page 5A
“Holiday Delight with Cashews"
HALLANDALE BEACH
Three Hallandale Beach Fire Rescue staff spent about three weeks in Long Beach, N.Y., tending to the medical needs of victims of Hurricane Sandy. The firefighter/paramedics were part of the FL-5 DMAT team. For more, see Page 6C.
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