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OTING IS WELL UNDER WAY FOR THE FLORIDA VILLAGER’S BEST OF THE Best Reader’s Choice Awards! We have received so many vote forms via mail and online, and want to thank everyone that has taken the time to participate. If you have not yet voted, there is still time: either fill out and mail in the vote form on page 35, or vote online at www.thefloridavillager.com/bestof. We can’t wait for this Special Edition to come out in May! We are sure that everyone is busy preparing for the upcoming holidays arriving this month. Whether you’re going out partying for St. Patrick’s Day, or getting together with family for Easter, we hope everyone has a safe and fun time. As always, be sure to check out our Events Calendar on page 6, for a full list of happenings in March. This month’s cover features the amazing doctors from Results MD, who specialize in state-of-the-art plastic surgery and weight-loss techniques. To read about all of their innovative procedures, as well as the award recently given to Dr. Soler-Baillo, don’t miss their informative story (page 24). We also invite you to read this month’s special feature “Spring Cleaning” (page 22), for expert advice and tips on getting organized, as well as revamping your refrigerator. And don’t forget to connect with us via social media. You can find us on Twitter (@FloridaVillager), Facebook (The Florida Villager), Instagram (@thefloridavillager), and Google + (The Florida Villager). You can also find an on-line version of our publication at www.TheFloridaVillager.com. Sincerely,

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12 16 EVENTS CALENDAR 6 March 2016 COMMUNITY CALL 8 News From Our Community COMMUNITY NEWS 10 Around the County 12 Tour of Kitchens Celebrates Seven Years STUDENT CORNER 15 There’s No Place Like Home THE PHILANTHROPIST 16 Planting the SEEDS of Education FROM THE MAYOR 20 What’s Happening in Our Communities? INSPIRING INDVIDUALS 21 Vineland Students Set Out To Save Everglades SPRING CLEANING 22 Spring Cleaning 22 Jacobs’ Top Ten Tips for Getting Organized 22 Cashing In 23 Refrigerator Revamp

FEATURE 24 Dr. Jose Soler-Baillo Wins RealSelf 100 Award ASK THE EXPERT 26 St. Patrick’s Day Facts and Figures HEALTH SERVICES 27 The Comfort of Hospice Care HEALTH & FTINESS 29 Pilates and A Healthy Spine REAL ESTATE TALK 31 I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Move PET OF THE MONTH 32 Meet Dali PET HEALTH 33 Treadmill For Dogs…In Water? SEEN ON SCENE 34 Grand Opening & Power of One 36 Snapshots from Around Town

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FAIRCHILD LECTURE SERIES: PHOTOGRAPHER CLYDE BUTCHER Celebrated photographer Clyde Butcher will speak about his special connection to nature and his “Preserving Eden” Florida photo exhibition at Fairchild. Guests are invited to take a night blooming tram tour before the lecture begins. 6-9 pm; $25 for non-members, $12 for members

TORUK - THE FIRST FLIGHT TORUK – The First Flight is a live immersive multimedia spectacle that brings to the stage the breathtaking world of James Cameron’s AVATAR like you have never seen it before. Through a riveting fusion of cutting-edge visuals, puppetry and stagecraft buoyed by a soaring cinematic score, Cirque du Soleil applies its unique signature style to James Cameron’s imaginary world and “makes the bond” between two kindred artistic visions that capture the imagination.

MIAMI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL This year’s Festival showcases 129 films, including 100 feature films and documentaries and 29 short films produced and directed by both renowned and emerging talent from 40 countries. Forty-six are directed or co-directed by women. The Festival is pleased to announce numerous important premieres: 12 World, 1 International, 16 North American and 13 US premieres, debuting in Miami. 2016.miamifilmfestival.com

MIAMI BRAIN FAIR AT THE BANK UNITED CENTER The Miami Brain Fair is an educational event to teach kids how the brain works. Kids can touch and dissect a real brain, build a neuron from clay, play with visual illusions, and find out if they are a super taster. High school students can compete in the Brain Bee and Brain Jeopardy! for who knows the most brain facts. Additional fun activities include face painting and puppet shows about how the brain works. 10 am – 4 pm

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MIAMI CITY BALLET: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Miami City Ballet presents George Balanchine’s timeless interpretation of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream with the music of Felix Mendelssohn. Arshtcenter.org

PURIM PAIRINGS 2016 This special food and wine dinner, under the direction of Chef Allen Susser, will feature a selection of local Celebrity Chefs creating original recipes for one course of a delectable fourcourse dinner. Top contributors will act as sous chef, joining the celebrity chefs on stage as they demonstrate their recipes; prepared and served by our kosher caterer. Distinct wines will be selected to coordinate with the various recipes. For more information contact JMOF-FIU Development Director Susan Gladstone: 786.972.3162 or development@jewishmuseum.com

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MIAMI SEAQUARIUM SPRING CAMP The park’s spring camp program offers students from kindergarten to high school the opportunity to learn about environmental issues facing our planet including pollution, invasive species, water conservation, habitat destruction, and endangered species. Miamiseaquarium.com

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14TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL ORCHID FESTIVAL Immerse yourself in a world of orchids with more than 10,000 orchid plants from local and international vendors. Learn about growing and caring for orchids at home, enjoy a tea garden and delicious foods, see the Million Orchid Project conservation initiative up close, and marvel at the rare orchid species in the American Orchid Society juried show presented by the Orchid Society of Coral Gables. Fairchildgarden.org

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SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM The first ever South Florida production of the complete catalogue of the master’s career since its Broadway premiere, this amazing new piece of musical theatre is Stephen Sondheim’s final say on his unparalleled body of work. Featuring new arrangements of over two dozen Sondheim songs, ranging from the beloved to the obscure, interspersed with mass media, including filmed commentary by the composer himself, the legend reveals fascinating details about his life and art. Actorsplayhouse.org

CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH’S BRIDGE FOR PEACE FUNDRAISER Delicious international foods and various dance teams from the school will provide a memorable night to all its guests. This year’s adopted cause is partnered with Flying High for Haiti, a non-profit organization that supports public education in Haiti by building and funding schools. 6:30 – 8:30 pm

FROST SCIENCE BIOBLITZ Join Frost Science’s MUVE (Museum Volunteers for the Environment) for a three-day BioBlitz, an intense period of biological surveying in an attempt to record all the living species. Volunteers will visit Everglades National Park, Virginia Key, and Amelia Earhart Park and use iNaturalist, a crowdsourcing smartphone application, to document their findings. miamisci.org/muve/get-involved

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THE TWO-CHARACTER PLAY The Two-Character Play is directed by Miami native and Miami Theater Center Artistic Director Stephanie Ansin. MTC’s production of The TwoCharacter Play tells the story of brother and sister actors, who abandoned by their theater troupe, are forced to wrestle personal demons and professional challenges as sanity slips through their fingers.

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FUND RACING

St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School raised approximately $30,500 in their 5K run, with half going directly to Breakthrough Miami, a program that targets high potential, motivated students from under-resourced backgrounds and provides the tools necessary for them to graduate high school and go on to college.

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As part of the New Americans Campaign, Miami Dade College and Catholic Legal Services will host information sessions to assist members of the community, staff, and students to complete their naturalization applications.

South Florida farmers were honored in January at the inaugural Dinner for Farmers, sponsored by Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and Edible South Florida.

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TEDxCoconut Grove took place for it’s fourth year on February 5th at Ransom Everglades School.

Precious Symonette, a Creative Writing teacher at Miami Norland Senior High, was named the 2017 Francisco R. Walker MiamiDade County Teacher of the Year.

The Reading Education master’s program at FIU’s College of Education was ranked as the No. 1 teacher preparation program in the State of Florida by The Florida Department of Education.

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CITY AMENDS ORDINANCE TO PROMOTE PUBLIC PEACE IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS Last month, the Coral Gables City Commission approved text amendments to a City ordinance in order to promote public peace and order in residential areas. Under the “Parades and Public Assemblies” City Code Chapter 62, the new Section 62-202 provides that it is unlawful for any person(s) to picket, protest, or conduct any picketing or protesting activity within a buffer area of 50 feet from the property line of any dwelling unit that is located in a Coral Gables residential neighborhood. This City ordinance, which is consistent with the requirements of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution as established by the U.S. Supreme Court, was prompted by reported instances during the last several years in which the domestic tranquility of residential neighborhoods has been disturbed by organized picketing and protests directed against specific residents living in Coral Gables. The ordinance sets forth alternative means and locations for protests.

CGPD PARTNERS WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM The Coral Gables Police Department is getting additional help from a local company in protecting our neighborhoods. Waste Watch is a crime prevention program done in partnership with Waste Management which trains company employees to serve as an extra set of eyes for law enforcement and public safety officials. In Florida, tips from trained Waste Management employees have saved an elderly lady from a burning car, helped a lost toddler return home and stopped a potential theft. The Waste Watch program trains Waste Management drivers on what to look for and how to respond if they spot any suspicious activity while conducting their routes through Coral Gables neighborhoods. Should anything occur while on their routes, drivers are instructed to pull over at the safest location and follow proper protocol in calling emergency officials or their supervisors in non-emergency situations. “This partnership allows CGPD to rely on the trained observation of Waste Management drivers who, by the nature of their work, are very familiar with our neighborhoods and can spot unusual activity right away. Their contribution to ensure the wellbeing of our residents is invaluable,” said Coral Gables Police Chief Ed Hudak, Jr.

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Tour of Kitchens Celebrates Seven Years BY ANDREA CARNEIRO

N SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2016, A MIX OF FOODIES, home-design enthusiasts, architecture admirers and fans of the City Beautiful gathered together for the Coral Gables Community Foundation’s Seventh Annual Tour of Kitchens. Nine of Coral Gables’ finest private home kitchens opened their doors to the public and offered mouthwatering food tastings, exclusive home and kitchen items for sale and table setting displays for dining room inspiration. In addition to the homes, Astor Companies featured a sneak peek into the Merrick Manor luxury condominium development with a stop at the Merrick Manor Sales Gallery, which included Mediterranean-inspired bites and a gift bag for each guest. Scavolini Store Miami was also a featured stop on the Tour. The shop transported guests straight to Tuscany with its impressive showroom and authentic Italian fare prepared by a talented chef from Spuntino Catering. Proceeds from the 7th Annual Tour of Kitchens benefitted the Coral Gables Community Foundation and its Culinary Arts Fund, which provides support and scholarships for the Culinary Arts Program at Coral Gables Senior High School. “The success of this year’s Tour of Kitchens enables us to continue our support of the Coral Gables Senior High School Culinary Arts program and the mission of the Coral Gables Community Foundation, now celebrating its 25th year,” said Venny Torre, CEO of Torre Construction & Development and Chair of the 2016 Tour of Kitchens. The Tour kicked off with the Opening Event at the Snaidero Kitchens + Design showroom, where a lavish breakfast, coffee and mimosas were served. From there, guests began their selfguided Tour. Each home on the Tour featured tasty bites from a popular eatery, including Whisk Gourmet, MesaMar Seafood & Table, Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, Bricktop’s and La Taberna Giralda. The beneficiaries of the Tour itself, the Culinary Arts Program students from Coral Gables Senior High School, also showed off their culinary skills at one of the homes by preparing a delicious and refreshing ceviche dish. The Tour finished with a Closing Event at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery featuring Martini Prosecco provided by Bacardi. At the Closing Event, guests indulged in the wide array of sugary confections provided by The Salty Donut, Vixi Gelateria, Oh My Gosh!!! Brigadeiros, Almotti Cookies, Misha’s Cupcakes, Mash Potatoes and local Girl Scout Troop #941. Also featured at Ferguson were kitchen talks by noted kitchen designer Julia Johnston and a specially curated silent auction including home, kitchen and foodie-related items. “This signature event attracts nearly 500 guests and is a fabulous community gathering year after year,” said Mary Snow, Executive Director of the Coral Gables Community Foundation. The 2016 Tour of Kitchens was made possible by the support of the following generous sponsors: Top Chef Sponsors Astor Companies/ Merrick Manor, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery and Scavolini Miami; Gourmand Sponsor Snaidero Kitchens + Design; Gourmet Sponsors Raymond James and EWM International Realty; Foodie Sponsor Valerie Quemada, Realtor; and In-Kind Sponsors: Doctors Hospital, Bacardi/Martini Prosecco, GEM Spring Water, Waste Management and The Palace. South Florida Luxury Guide served as the Media Partner for the event.

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Although weather is still cooler than usual in South Florida, spring is a hot time to sell a home. Here are some tips on how you can improve the odds that your home will “blossom” among the myriad of new listings hitting the spring-time real estate market: GET A HEAD START ON CLUTTER Since you’ll eventually be moving, why not start packing now? Starting the packing process early will help get you mentally and physically ready to move. This means getting organized by sorting through storage closets, attics, and garages to determine items you may want to keep and others you’ll want to give away or sell. Getting rid of stacks of unpaid bills, unread newspapers, refrigerator notes, and other visible items is just as important. While everyone has clutter, it can certainly be a deterrent for buyers who want to envision themselves in your home. CLEAN-UP Cleaning your house inside and out will create an inviting feeling for potential buyers. They will be drawn to spotless windows, sparkling mirrors and floors, and the scent of crisp linens. Send your window coverings to the dry cleaners, thoroughly vacuum blinds or toss into a soapy bathtub, and steam-clean all area rugs and carpets. CURB APPEAL Before potential buyers step foot into your home, the first-impressionclock starts ticking. Start with your lawn: clean out dead leaves and debris, and consider a diagonally mowed lawn to make your yard appear larger. Don’t let overgrown foliage block the windows or entrance path. Give your front door a squeaky clean-over and repaint for a fresh look. Plant colorful flowers near the entrance, especially yellow ones, which stimulate buying urges, happiness, and contentment.

MINOR IMPROVEMENTS While you don’t necessarily want to invest in major improvements before you sell, you’d be surprised the results minor enhancements and repairs can yield. Considering the value kitchens and bathrooms add to a home, quick updates like painting or replacing dated hardware and fixtures, can add a significant impact. If your kitchen lacks a backsplash, this is the perfect time to add one for a touch of charm. Also, try replacing the caulk and grout in your bathroom, and resurface any bathtubs. Evaluate the spaces in your home that have the boldest color and tone them down to a neutral palette. This way, buyers can envision a blank canvas for their own décor. INTERVIEW REALTORS® Your choice of a listing agent will make a big difference in how quickly your home sells and how much of a profit you’ll generate. Interview several agents to evaluate which ones have a deep local knowledge of similar homes in your price range and area. A REALTOR® with a great marketing plan, local and global resources and professional tech tools is crucial in promoting your home. Be wary of REALTORS who tell you they can sell for the highest price; instead choose someone who can present you with a detailed market analysis. Rosie Cruz-Sotero is a Realtor® and Certified Luxury Agent with The Keyes Company, part of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. With over 15 years of marketing experience, Rosie is committed to exceeding client expectations through an unparalleled level of service, strategic marketing tactics, strong negotiation skills, and local market expertise. Note: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of The Keyes Company or The Florida Villager.

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OWARDS THE END OF MY SOPHOMORE YEAR I MADE A DECISION THAT I knew would benefit me in the long run. I decided to try something new with my education and transferred to homeschooling. I enrolled in Florida Virtual School as a full time student. I started FLVS my junior year and chose this path to be able to focus on my studies and start preparing for college. Just like our teachers have been reminding us from the first day of our freshman year, you have to make your first three years of high school count, especially junior year. I thought homeschooling would be the perfect scholastic fit for me. I consulted with my parents and they supported the idea and my decision. Throughout the summer of sophomore year I was eager to start school. I wanted to know what homeschooling was all about. I was excited to take the classes I chose consisting of three AP classes, two honors, and one foreign language class, but as badly as I wanted to start school I made sure I enjoyed my summer. Junior year was tough. There were times when I wanted to withdraw from FLVS and go back to my old school. It was very challenging to get used to learning off of a computer and not having a teacher right in front of me. As much as I put effort into the lessons and took notes, I was still not capable of understanding the material being presented to me. So, I did extracurricular activities which took my mind off of things. I was part of the soccer team at my old high school, which meant a lot responsibility, long practices, and long nights completing homework. In addition, I volunteered for the Miami International Film Festival and at the Camillus House. It took me almost a full school year to get used to being a virtual school student and to learn how to balance my school schedule and my extracurricular activities. There was so much to learn about virtual school and I thought I would never be able to get the hang of it. With time and help from my teachers, by second semester I was a prodigy at surfing the web and getting my work done. I aced my final exams at the end of the year. After a successful first year of being homeschooled I told myself, why not try it out again senior year? So I did, but this year I knew it would be different. It meant I wouldn’t be able to do all of the fun senior activities with my friends, go on senior trips and I wouldn’t be able to graduate with them. The first day of senior year was a tough day. I was seeing pictures of my friends on social media wearing their senior crowns. I felt down for a couple of days, but my friends were always there for me. The most challenging part of senior year was having to balance academics, taking my SAT’s and applying to colleges at the same time. As demanding as it was I survived first semester and completed all of my 17 college applications. Now, I’ve decided to transfer to my old high school. Graduation is something I looked forward to since the first day of high school and not graduating with my friends was something I couldn’t see myself doing. Being homeschooled has taught me a wide variety of things. I was able to get to find myself, I now know that I am a person who can take a challenge at any time and I have matured greatly. People at my current high school ask me all types of questions like, “Do you regret having been homeschooled?” or “Did it feel weird not being surrounded by people every day?” and all I said I was no. My social life did not change one bit when I was homeschooled. My true friends stuck by my side and I got to see them and hangout with them every weekend. Was it weird not seeing people every day and not being in a normal class environment? Yes it was, but homeschool taught be so many things that I will never trade for in a regular school environment. I was able to travel with my parents during the school year and complete my schoolwork in many different cities and different environments. I was able to continue my modeling career and take to a higher level. Throughout my four years of high school I can say that the most memorable period of time for me has been the year and a half I was homeschooled. This is a journey that I will never forget. I recommend being homeschooled to anyone who feels like they want to take their education to a different level, and who feels like a school environment isn’t really the fit for them. Arianne Sanchez is currently a senior at Coral Gables Senior High School.

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FUTURE PLANS: In addition to recruiting rising sixth graders for next year’s academic year, Graver-Smith says fundraising is high priority when it comes to supporting the long-term sustainability of the school. “I encourage members of the community to contact me and tour our school to learn more about how our students’ time at SEED is changing their lives, because seeing is believing.”

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AST YEAR, NINE-YEAR-OLD CHRISTOPHER RAMOS LEARNED ABOUT THE Everglades in his Vineland K-8 fourth grade class. Being a nature and animal lover, the lesson raised concerns for Christopher about threats to the panthers, manatees and alligators and spurred him into action. He came home that day and told his dad that he was going to save the Everglades. Christopher set to work, initially setting a plan to place flyers around his neighborhood and organize a bake sale and eventually (on a suggestion from Dad Paul) settling on a charity bike ride to benefit a local Everglades-focused charity. Two months later, with the help of older brother Paul Michael and younger brother Ryan, he had raised $3,700.00 for the Everglades Foundation, an organization that helps teachers introduce students to key aspects of the Everglades ecosystem including its watershed, endangered species, water conservation and other topics.

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sional organizer and owner of Miami-based AcTuaLLy Organized. “These clutter items hold you back, letting go frees up space and allows the beauty of a space to shine through.” The key to making it through a major overhaul is to start small, says Jacobs. Approaching spring cleaning one task at a time and breaking it down into smaller

RGANIZING A HOME CAN BE AN OVERWHELMING PROCESS and getting started can easily go from good intentions to giving up. But powering through the initial fear will leave you with more than just a de-cluttered living room. “Organizing clears out the old unused, unwanted, broken, unloved items that take up valuable space in your home,” says Gayle Jacobs, profes-

steps will allow novices to schedule specific times to attack the problem without becoming discouraged or overwhelmed. “Pick one area that is the most problematic, starting with one room and then divide that job into smaller doable segments,” says Jacobs. “Pick one area of a room, perhaps one shelf of the closet, one cabinet at a time.”

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Begin with a small area. Pick an area that you can finish in oneto-two hours and give yourself a time frame to clear and organize.

Looked at each item and make a decision on what to keep, what to donate and what to trash.

Determine where an item should live. Ask yourself “Does this belong here? Does it make sense to keep it here? Is there a closer or more convenient place to keep it?”

Enlist family and or a friend to help keep you on track.

Make use of all walls and doors, either using hooks, bars, or over the door storage systems.

Some spaces are easy to access while some spaces are more difficult. Place items that you use everyday in easy accessible spaces and those items used less often in spaces that are less accessible.

Use your space to its maximum by looking at the height, width and depth of an area. Get containers that fit that space.

O NOW YOU’VE CLEANED YOUR CLOSETS LIKE A PRO… BUT what to do with all the, ahem, leftovers? Consign it, says Jennifer Kaloti, owner of Pinecrest’s The Recycled Closet. A longtime consignment shopper, Kaloti opened The Recycled Closet in 2008 and soon became a go-to source for South Florida fashionistas, earning accolades including AOL City’s Best, CBS 4 Miami Best Thrift Shop in South Florida 2010, and Miami New Times Best Thrift Shop 2013. “Consignment is a great way to make a little extra money without any hassles,” says Kaloti.

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he initial overhaul may actually be the easy part when a beautifully-organized room takes on a not-so-organized family. “Make it a quest of yours to be ruthless when it comes to your decluttering efforts,” says Jacobs. “You’ll have less to dust, less clutter to look it, an easier time finding the things you do use and less stress in your life.” To get family and friends on board Jacobs says she uses this simple mantra: If you take it out, put it away. If you open it, close it. If you finish it, replace it. If it’s full, empty it. If you take it off, hang it up.

When putting things back into a closet or into a cabinet you may need some organizing tools to maximize your space. Take a look at shelf dividers, drawer dividers or risers to double the space of a shelf. Lazy susans are great for hard to reach corners and work especially well in big corner cabinets. Shelf dividers help purses to be stored upright without slouching over.

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Create the vision of how you want the space to look. Remember your vision of a beautifully cleared and organized space and how good that feels. Be strong and let go of the things that no longer serve your best interest.

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PRING CLEANING DOESN’T JUST APPLY TO CLOSETS. WITH A NEW SEASON UPON US IT MAY BE time to take a good look at what’s inside your fridge. We asked Danielle Marks Williamson, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Miami Children’s Hospital (and Pinecrest native) to give us her take on what to keep, what to toss and what to add to keep your fridge at its best.

WHAT TO KEEP »» Plain Greek and nonfat yogurt »» Pickled foods such as pickles and sauerkraut (these are low calorie and great for your gut microbiota) »» Root vegetables such as carrots and sweet potatoes as they generally have a longer shelf life »» Low calorie condiments such as salsa and hot sauce (just watch out for sugars) »» Nuts and nut butters for protein »» Hummus »» String cheese

WHAT TO TOSS »» Old fruits and veggies in the drawers (are they soft or slimy?) »» Leftovers beyond four days »» Sugar-sweetened beverages such as juice and soda »» Old condiments that have passed their expiration date »» Sugary treats you’ve been saving for a rainy day

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ARCH IS COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH AND colorectal cancer expert Dr. Michael D. Hellinger; a colorectal surgeon in Miami is trying to raise awareness of this potentially

life-threatening disease. "Colorectal cancer is the fourth most commonly occurring cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. This disease affects both men and women equally and nearly 5% of

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Americans will develop colorectal cancer in their lifetime. At any time, over one million Americans are currently living with colorectal cancer.

Over 56,000 people are expected to die from this disease each year. However, it is a preventable and very curable disease if caught early." Because there are often no symptoms in its early stages, colorectal cancer can only be caught early through regular screening. "The benefits of early detection and treatment are dramatic," Dr. Hellinger says. "The possibility of curing patients after symptoms develop is only 50%, but if colorectal cancer is found and treated at an early stage before symptoms develop, the opportunity to cure it is 80% or better.” "Most colon cancers start as noncancerous growths called polyps. If we are able to find these polyps, we remove them thus preventing cancer. It has been estimated that upwards of 90% of all colon cancer could be prevented with routine screening exams," Dr. Hellinger adds. Colorectal surgeons are experts in the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of colon and rectal problems and play an instrumental role in the effective screening, prevention and treatment this deadly disease. Studies have shown that patients treated by colorectal surgeons are more likely to survive colorectal cancer because of their advanced training and the large number of surgeries for these conditions that they perform. Dr. Michael Hellinger is Board Certified in General and Colon and Rectal Surgery. He specializes in the treatment of diseases of the colon & rectum with expertise in fecal incontinence, minimally invasive colorectal cancer, & laparoscopic surgery and anorectal diseases. For more information on these diseases, as well as, colorectal cancer screening call Dr. Hellinger at 305-858-1515.

EARLY SCREENING IS ESSENTIAL IN PREVENTING AND INCREASING CURE RATE.

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St. Patrick’s Day Facts and Figures BY LUIS ORTEGA, OWNER, SECURITY ARMS INTERNATIONAL

VERY YEAR IN MID MARCH, THE IRISH OF AMERICA (AND the world) turn green for St. Patrick’s Day to commemorate the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint has now become an international celebration that includes parades, shamrocks, wearing green, and drinking Irish beer and whiskey (and attending mass or service). Here are some facts and figures regarding this festive period.

Who is St. Patrick? The patron saint was not born in Ireland, but in Britain, in the latter half of the 4th century. Kidnapped by pirates in Wales at 16, he was sold into slavery in Ireland where he tended sheep for about 10 years before he escaped back to England. Eventually, he made it to France, where a monastery in Gaul would give him refuge for 12 years. After becoming a priest, he took his teachings back to Ireland, establishing the religious system of Rome and originating the Christian Church in Ireland, with the Pope’s blessing. For 20 years, he traveled across the country, converting the pagan Gaelic Irish to Christianity, baptizing and confirming, establishing monasteries, and developing a native clergy. He died on March 17, AD 461, and that day has been commemorated as St. Patrick’s Day ever since.

Why Green? Because wearing green makes one invisible to leprechauns, which are fairy creatures who pinch anyone they can see (anyone not wearing green). St. Patrick’s revelers then began pinching those who didn’t wear green to remind them that leprechauns would sneak up and pinch green-abstainers.

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An Irish fairy, often dressed as a shoemaker with a leather apron and a cocked hat. Legend says that they’re not friendly, loners, and simply live to make shoes. Also known is that leprechaun possesses a pot of gold and, to find them, one just must listen for the sound of the shoemakers’ hammers. Once confronted, the Leprechaun will reveal the location of his pot of gold if threatened; however, one must never take the eyes off of a leprechaun, or he will vanish!

Why a shamrock? Legend says that St. Patrick used a three-leaf shamrock to explain the holy trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, which explains his association to this symbol during these festivities. The shamrock is also an ancient symbol for the triple goddess Brigit. And it said that “three” is Ireland’s magic number. Hence, “Crone, Mother, and Virgin;”;“Love, Valor, and Wit;” and “Faith, Hope, and Charity;” and “three accomplishments well regarded in Ireland are: a clever verse, music on the harp, and the art of shaving faces.”

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Life limiting illnesses can cause emotional and spiritual distress. Hospice care programs usually have case management teams that coordinate with social workers, and in some cases, connect the patient and their family to pastoral services, to provide ongoing support for the entire family throughout their hospice experience and for at least a year after the patient’s death. Bereavement programs are often also in place in order to help the patient’s family cope with the passing of a loved one. Hospice programs provide pain management and appropriate palliative care when curative medical treatments no longer enhance the quality of life of the patient. The caregiver, or hospice aid, is in constant communication with the rest of the team to identify physical and emotional changes. They will be present most days the patient is in hospice care. Nurses also constantly assess the vital signs of the patient to evaluate their stability and whether any further action, such as pain medication, is required. Hospice programs are available to assist and help the patient feel comfortable. Hospice Care of South Florida, for example, teaches and assists families to meet the physical and emotional needs that accompany this time in their lives by providing unremitting care and education before, during and after the hospice care is needed. The mission of a hospice care program, and that of Hospice Care of South Florida, is to provide quality of life care services that bring choices to the patients served. For more information on Hospice of South Florida, please call the 24-hour phone line at 305-591-1606 or visit www.hospicesouthflorida.org.

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“If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old; if it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.” -- Joseph Pilates’

OR MANY OF US, THE MAJORITY OF OUR DAY IS SPENT sitting at work, sitting in the car, sitting on the couch and lying in bed. If we’re being good we might run, use the elliptical or stairmaster, or go to a spinning class. All great options but there’s something missing. All the aforementioned activities are in what’s called the “sagittal plane,” where everything is moving forwards and backwards. There is very little side bending or rotation in the spine- or even the extremities. A healthy spine is able to move in all directions with an appropriate distribution of movement throughout the entire spine. When we focus on only one direction of movement, usually flexion, we lose both flexibility and stability in all other directions. Spinal range of motion in all directions also helps to hydrate the discs that act as cushions between each vertebrae of the spine. This can put your spine at risk for injury. So what exercise can we do to keep our spine healthy? Pilates of course! One of the reasons Pilates is so helpful for spinal health is because it incorporates spinal flexion, extension, sidebending and rotation. Pilates emphasizes spinal articulation, which simply means moving each vertebrae of the spine one at a time. For example, in the exercise bridging you roll the spine off and on the mat from the coccyx up to the sacrum to the lumbar spine and thoracic spine. As each individual vertebrae along the spine moves, the small local stabilizing muscles (multifidi) are activated. This is so important with back pain because research shows that very often with low back pain the multifidi are dormant and the global stabilizers (erector spinae muscles) become overactive. When this happens you start to feel those long erector spinae muscles becoming tight, overdeveloped, and eventually painful. Once you reawaken the small multifidi, you allow those long, bigger erector spinae muscles to relax. Another muscle that often becomes dormant or slow to respond is the transverse abdominus, the deepest layer of your abdominals. This muscle originates all the way around the back- the lumbar fascia- and anterior iliac crest (or hip bones) and wraps around the front to act like a corset. When engaged it pulls the belly in and provides support to the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF). When the TLF is supported it allows all the many muscles that connect to it to function better. Of course there are many other causes of lower back pain that sometimes require physical therapy intervention. At Pilates in the Grove you can have it all. Clients can undergo an initial assessment with one of our licensed physical therapists prior to starting their Pilates classes. If Physical Therapy is indicated, one of our skilled therapists can help realign the spine and pelvis, release fascial restrictions and address any muscle imbalances. Afterwards, a regular Pilates practice can help maintain a healthy, flexible spine so that you will stay, and feel, forever young. A board certified physical therapist and Pilates Method Alliance certified Pilates instructor, Sabine Gempel is a highly educated fitness expert with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Sabine remains affiliated with University of Miami Miller School of Medicine as a physical therapy lab assistant in the areas of musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, anatomy, and clinical skills. She has also pursued continued education in the discipline of Myofascial Release, and served as a physical therapy volunteer at the ING Miami Marathon. Through her unique background of medicine and dance, coupled with her passion for health, fitness and sports, she provides her clients with a positive and safe movement experience. For more information: call 305.446.6899 or visit www.pilatesinthegrove.com.

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On January 29, The South Miami Middle School club called “The Power of One” donated fifty brand new blankets to the South Miami Police Department so that every patrol officer on duty during their shifts could offer a clean blanket to the local homeless population in an effort to protect them from the cold weather.

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CHILI AND CHILLIN’ Coral Gables Mayor, Jim Cason, presented Chili and Chillin’ organizers, Rotary Club President, Greg Martini and Past-President, Debbie Swain, with a proclamation on February 21 honoring the Rotary Club of Coral Gables for promoting goodwill and fellowship in our community.

Each season, the Miami Marlins select four organizations to designate as “Marlins Charity Partners.” The organizations are selected through a competitive process and provide direct and unique programming for youth through education, arts and youth baseball. In addition to a charitable contribution of $25,000 for each Charity Partner, additional benefits include recognition throughout the season at Marlins Park, exposure with media partners and player involvement. The 2016 Marlins Charity Partners are: After-School All-Stars South Florida, 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, Miami Children’s Museum and Up2Us Sports.

“SHARK” CHATS AT MDC Entrepreneur Daymond John of ABC’s Shark Tank participated in a fireside chat Thursday with moderator Maurice Owens, head of the Libra Group in Washington, D.C., at the Idea Center at Miami Dade College during the kick-off presentation of the American Entrepreneurship Award (AEA), a new annual award program that provides start-up funding of up to $25,000 for entrepreneurs, sponsored by the Libra Group and the Idea Center at Miami Dade College.

DADELAND CELEBRATES CHINESE NEW YEAR Dadeland Mall invited the community to celebrate Chinese New Year with a costume exhibition and surprises throughout the month of February. These family-friendly activities were designed to provide an educational and exciting start to the Year of the Monkey. Visitors to Dadeland Mall were able to view an exhibition of Chinese historical fashion in the Terrace Dining Wing - Level 2.

STUDENTS GET A TASTE OF PHILANTHROPY The high school students at MLC Preparatory Academy learned first-hand about the humanitarian services provided by Camillus House after spending a day preparing and serving lunch for the men, women, and children in need throughout Miami-Dade County. The Principal, DeCarla McBean, as well as Social Studies teacher Michelle Luco guided students into this important community service project by preparing them with a curriculum that exposed them to the issues that plague American people of a lower income demographic.

MILLENNIALS TURN A HOUSE INTO A HOME AT CENTER FOR FAMILY AND CHILD ENRICHMENT United Way of Miami-Dade’s newest volunteer group, LINC (Lead. Impact. Network. Change.) held its first volunteer project at The Center for Family and Child Enrichment, a United Way partner dedicated to serving children in foster care who have been abused, neglected and/or abandoned. The project was sponsored by Universal American Mortgage Company. More than 50 volunteers worked on indoor and outdoor renovations at Pearl’s House, a group home for six displaced teenage girls.

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GULLIVER HOSTS FUTURE READY SCHOOLS CUSTOM SUMMIT Gulliver, in partnership with EdTechTeam - a global network of educational technologists, hosted a Future Ready Schools Custom Summit featuring Google for Education on Friday, February 12. Gulliver’s teachers engaged in workshops designed and facilitated by leading experts from more than 30 organizations, who shared their expertise in leveraging Google Apps for Education to transform learning. Topics ranged from Google Apps for high school education, to exploring the world with Google Geo Tools, to YouTube for Teaching and Learning.

ZOOS BRING ANIMAL KINGDOM TO PATIENTS

Young patients, their families and invited guests were treated to a visit with animals from Zoo Miami at a gathering at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. The special event served to announce a groundbreaking collaboration of the San Diego Zoo, Zoo Miami and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, with the arrival of San Diego Zoo Kids. Funded through a generous gift by businessman and philanthropist T. Denny Sanford, San Diego Zoo Kids is an innovative closed-circuit television broadcast channel that provides family friendly, animal-oriented programming that is both entertaining and educational. The channel is available on TV monitors in every patient room, as well as in waiting areas at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.

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