Spotlight on Hollywood: A Runner’s Paradise HOLLYWOOD - The City of Hollywood offers boundless opportunities to get outdoors and walk or run your way to a healthier lifestyle. With more than 60 community centers, parks and sports facilities, there are activities for people of all ages and fitness levels. One of the most popular activities is running and as a sport, running is experiencing exponential growth. In 2012, the Sports and Fitness Industry Association estimated the number of runners to be somewhere around 51.4 million Americans. In addition to the casual jogger, statistics from Running USA show a steady increase in the number of people taking part in races with more than 15.5 million race finishers in 2012. A popular location for running events in South Florida is the 2.5 mile Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. The Broadwalk’s wide span, flat path and beautiful views of the Atlantic make even the most arduous race seem effortless. Here are some tips to help the recreational runner get ready to run in a 5K event: • Connect with the running community, Make a training plan, State your goals, Purchase the proper running attire, Dedicate time to train, Pace Yourself, Include total-body strength-training into your routine, Modify your diet to fuel your training regimen, Keep track of your progress to help stay motivated. A variety of races benefiting numerous non-profit organizations and causes are planned over the next few months on the Hollywood Broadwalk. Each run is permitted by the City and are independently organized and ope–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HOLLYWOOD, Page 3A
Laurenzo's Italian Market has been like part of your family • For 59 years, the Laurenzo Family has provided high quality service and authentic Italian products NORTH MIAMI BEACH If you have lived in this area of south Florida for any length of time, it's a good bet that you've visited Laurenzo's Italian Market. For 59 years, the Laurenzo Family and staff have provided high quality service and authentic Italian products, priding itself on customer satisfaction while remaining true to traditional values and customs of the Italian culture. From catering to gifts - fresh meats, seafood and poultry - along from a delicious bakery and fresh pastas, here is a destination that has been popular through the years. "When we were kids, my parents would go to Laurenzo's every Friday for cold cuts to make authentic Italian subs at our home," Aventura resident Kathy DiMare explained. "It is a place that we still go to - buying the freshest foods around." In addition to all the delicious fresh foods that are offered, there are also prepared foods served that keep crowds pouring in through the week. WINE SELECTION IS THE BEST Laurenzo's award-winning Wine Department features over 1,500 assorted wines from all over the world. They carry large selections from different regions in America, Italy, South America, Spain, AusLaurenzo's Italian Center tralia, & France (including Bordeaux). 16385 W.Dixie Hwy. N.Miami Every Saturday, Laurenzo's hosts a Beach FL 33160 weekly wine tasting in the Cafe from 1-4 p.m., spotlighting a different assortment 305.945.6381 http://laurenzosmarket.com each week.
DELICIOUS GRAPES Beautiful fall vegetables are in season now and make for wonderful dishes that will have your family members saying “yum.” In addition to the traditional fall flavors of produce like squash and cauliflower, California grapes are also in season, and are simply delicious. Page 5B.
Summer racing has been huge By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com During the summer months, when attracting thoroughbred racing fans is never easy, Gulfstream Park & Casino has been doing a tremendous job the last few months. With outstanding horses and competitive events, this really has been a fun summer for those who play and for those who come and visit for the first time. –––––––––––––––––––––– RACING, Page 3A
On Saturday, the action was indeed as Twotwentyfive A produced a late surge to overtake stablemate Sing Praises by a neck at the wire to capture the $250,000 Affirmed Stakes. Photo By Kenny Martin.
• Gulfstream Park & Casino has been doing a tremendous job the last few months
Making your holiday meals special this year
Your holidays will be more memorable and meaningful if there is no stress involved, and a complete, prepared dinner from Kosher Kingdom will go a long way toward making them that way.
AVENTURA - With the High Holidays just around the corner, there are so many things to do. One of those very important parts of any checklist is making sure that you have your meals in order for the many family members that will be headed to your home. What used to take a long time to accomplish, is now as easy as picking up your phone or heading over to see what the Kosher Kingdom family has cooking this year. Aventura's popular Glatt Kosher market is a clean, 10,000-square-foot –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– KOSHER KINGDOM, Page 6B
• Kosher Kingdom Supermarket in Aventura is truly a unique, one-of-akind, year-round shopping experience
HALLANDALE BEACH Four families are expected to realize the American dream of becoming first-time homeowners through the Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency’s (HBCRA) In-Fill Housing Project. The families were scheduled to be handed keys to their homes yesterday. 6A.
MARDI GRAS COMEDY The fourth annual Mardi Gras Comedy Challenge has kicked off! Hundreds of stand-up comedians from around the country came out to strut their stuff and compete for the chance to open for John Heffron and win $5K during the Grandstand Finale in November. For the complete schedule, check out Page 2B.