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Florida Has The Eighth Highest Fur Sales In The Country
Auto Tags Of Hallandale Celebrating Over 30 Years
According to PETA wool, fur and leather are hazardous to the environment and should be banned The Humane Society of the United States applauds the City Commission of Hallandale Beach for taking action against the cruel and dangerous fur trade. On November 17th, 2021 The City Commission of Hallandale Beach voted 5-0 to make theirs the first city in the state to ban the sale of new fur products. The ordinance will take effect immediately and exempts used fur and pelts from cows, sheep and deer. Florida has the eighth highest fur sales in the country according to 2017 Economic Census Data. Kate MacFall, Florida State Director for the Humane Society of the United States, said: “Florida is now on the map as a state that recognizes that fur products come from an industry that treats wild animals cruelly by raising them in unnatural conditions for the most frivolous of items. Hallandale Beach has set an example for other humane communities to follow.” Michele Lazarow, The City Commissioner who sponsored the ordinance, said: “Hallandale Beach is a progressive community that doesn’t support products where unnecessary animal cruelty occurs and the fur Bans Fur Sales, Page 8A
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Nidra, Yin, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Kundalini, Acro yoga, Hooping, aerial yoga, meditation, and more. There will also be children’s yoga classes in the Kids Zone. All classes and workshops will take place outside. There will be live music throughout the day on two stages, including DJ Kahela Heal and DJ Bumi who will be spinning tunes all day from Center Stage and the Fire Flies Stage, as well as other performances by FeminAfrika, a women’s drum-
Among the many businesses in South Florida, few can say that they have been open for over 30 years. Thanks to the committed and outstanding customer service of founder, Randy Giunto, Auto Tags of Hallandale is one of those few exceptional businesses that are able to celebrate that milestone. Through their unwavering dedication to delivering customer satisfaction and their “old school” approach to business, Auto Tags of Hallandale can proudly say they have been around since 1987 and are showing no signs of slowing down. Randy, whose family roots in the area can be traced back over a half-century, attended elementary and middle school right here in the city. As a young man, he enjoyed playing many sports like baseball and football at City Park (Bluesten Park) and since then, not much has changed. Randy is a still a major sports fanatic and his outgoing attitude and love of people have continued to make him a pillar of the community. Randy has built a remarkable reputation through his various relationships in the community. His love of people and desire to always give back to the com-
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South Florida’s premiere home shopping, entertainment and restaurant destination will host a day of movement and mindfulness open to all levels of yoga enthusiasts. Photo Credit: Dragonfly Media Arts
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Join Gulfstream Park Village on Sunday, December 12 for Yoga Fun Day Miami, Featuring Diverse Yoga Classes, Workshops, Live Music, Vendors & More South Florida is an international destination for yoga, health and wellness festivals. With a thriving community of outdoor enthusiasts and a multitude of family friendly yoga and mindfulness retreats, there is no better destination than the legendary Gulfstream Park Village to find your inner Zen! Gulfstream Park Village’s Yoga Fun Day will take place on Sunday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and brings the best of the South Florida community together for a beautiful day of movement, meditation and fun.
The premiere yoga, wellness and plant-based food festival is a family-friendly event featuring over 25+ yoga classes, health and wellness workshops, community talks, live music, The Healing Zone and Vendor Village. Yoga Fun Day Miami is for all ages and abilities, with fun workshops for the mind, body, and soul. The yoga and wellness festival will include beginner, intermediate, and advanced yoga classes taught by certified local and international instructors. Classes will include yoga, belly dancing, YogaShape, Yoga
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