It was a Valentine’s Day Murder Mystery
It was a classic, “Whodunit,” last Thursday at the City of Hallandale Beach Valentine’s Day Murder Mystery at the Cultural Community Center. “Murder on the Menu Theater” staged the two-hour luncheon show for a sold out audience. The interactive performance includes actors chosen from the audience to play characters in the show. Getting together before the event are, from left, Jerry Jensen of Murder on the Menu Theater, Geri Schwalb, who played movie star Georgia Mason, Gail Davenport, who played game show contestant Mrs. Smith, and Leonard Davenport, who played Professor Clark Mason. (Photo courtesy City of Hallandale Beach Public Relations).
Looking past ‘medical’ pot By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com Just as the heavy push goes on across the state of Florida for the legalization of “medical” marijuana – there are those who are moving past that issue that narrowly lost the last time. Amid the cancer stories and the relief that marijuana provides for the patients who have –––––––––––––––––––––– MARIJUANA, Page 8A
While Florida is still trying to get ‘Medical Marijuana” passed, others are putting effort to get it passed for recereational usage as well!
• Legalizing marijuana across the board could help financially-strapped Florida
Beach Club Adult Center Soffer Health Institute offers a complete lifestyle changing lives - one
patient at a time • Cutting edge treatment options have made Dr. Ariel Soffer and his staff the most dependable specialists around
"What makes us different is that we run the center as a social club - we go beyond just care,” said the owners. “ At a time when seniors are searching for that complete lifestyle, the Beach Club Adult Center has opened its doors. Located in the heart of Hallandale Beach – within minutes of Hollywood and Aventura – the objective of good health, companionship and active well-being is at the core of this newly –––––––––––––––––––––– BEACH, Page 6A
• Located in the heart of Hallandale Beach – within minutes of Hollywood and Aventura SPOTLIGHT ON STAGE The new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenal musical success, “The Phantom of the Opera” is coming to Miami as part of a North American Tour, following an acclaimed sold-out tour in the United Kingdom. Critics are raving about this breathtaking production. Page 2B.
AVENTURA – For those who believe that spider veins are just a cosmetic issue, you may need to visit Soffer Health Institute and talk with Dr. Ariel Soffer. A Board-certified cardiologist, Dr. Soffer has long been recognized as one of the leading national heart and vein experts. He trains physicians from around the world on advanced vein treatment technique, from his spacious Aventura facility. “Vein disease is a progressive disease,” Dr. Soffer explains. “So, symptoms will worsen if left untreated and will require more extensive –––––––––––––––––––––– SOFFER, Page 5A
HALLANDALE BEACH All Aboard Florida plans to close the Pembroke Road crossing from 7 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, through 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 25, for crossing improvements. This is work that was postponed from late January because of inclement weather. For all the information you need, see Page 10B.
From the tiniest spider vein to bulging varicose veins, the experts at Soffer Vein and Vascular have the expertise necessary to diagnose and treat the underlying issue.
KODNER GALLERIES When you hear the name Kodner Galleries, your mind wanders to some of the best and most impressive antiques, gold, silver, diamonds, rare coins, jade and fine & decorative arts you will find anywhere. When you come to Dania Beach, stop in and see. You will be impressed. Page 2A.