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Happy Fourth of July!

F YOU COULDN'T TELL BY THE ABOVE AVERAGE TEMPERATURES OUTSIDE, summer is most definitely upon us! As much as we love this time of year, it also means that hurricane season has begun. We have been very fortunate here the last few years, and hope that our good luck continues. However, it's extremely important to be informed and prepared, so that you're never caught off guard if a storm comes. For all things hurricane related, don't miss this month's special hurricane safety feature "The A to Z's of Hurricane Season" (page 18). Also be sure to check out this month's "It's Their Business" featuring Kendall Regional Medical Center, and find out how they are bringing a new level of care to South Florida, as they recently earned the distinction of a Level I trauma center (page 22). Aside from preparing for a storm, July also gives us great reason to celebrate, as one of our favorite holidays falls in this month...the Fourth of July! We love all the red, white and blue, the get-togethers with friends and family, and the fireworks, of course! From all of us at The Florida Villager...Have a happy and safe Fourth of July! As always, don't forget to check out our Events Calendar on page 8, for a comprehensive list of happenings around town. 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 online version of our publication at TheFloridaVillager.com.

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14 EVENTS CALENDAR 8 June 2016 COMMUNITY CALL 10 News From Our Community COMMUNITY NEWS 12 Mango Festival Returns to Fairchild 14 Pool Rules of Summer 16 Gables Comm. Foundation Invests in Community HURRICANE SAFETY 18 The A to Z’s of Hurricane Season FEATURE 20 10 Things to Know About Florida Occupational Healthcare

18 STUDENT CORNER 21 Buckle Up in the Back IT’S THEIR BUSINESS 22 Kendall Regional Brings a New Level of Care to South Florida LEGALLY SPEAKING 25 To Keep or Not to Keep: Tenant’s Security Deposit FROM THE MAYOR 26 What’s Happening in Our Communities? HEALTH SERVICES 27 What is Hospice?

ESTATE PLANNING 28 Top Five Estate Planning Steps You Should Take During a Divorce ASK THE EXPERT 30 The Good Craving PET OF THE MONTH 32 Meet Thor PET HEALTH 33 Bog Bites 101 SEEN ON SCENE 34 Snapshot from Around Town ASK THE PLASTIC SURGEON 36 The Insider’s Guide to Successful Cosmetic Surgery

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Colorful fireworks will fill the night skies over Coral Gables this July 4th. Enjoy a special concert by the Greater Miami Symphonic Band, concessions and a spectacular fireworks display. CBS4 evening newscast anchors, will act as the Masters of Ceremony at this year's Independence Day celebration. Grounds open at 5 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.; Biltmore Hotel.

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: PINK FLOYD’S DARK SIDE OF THE MOON Last year they performed the Beatles' Abbey Road, now come experience the musical brilliance of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. This is a live recreation of one of the greatest pop/rock albums ever made ("Money", "Breath", "On the Run", and "Time"). Classic Albums Live takes classic albums from the 60s and 70s and performs those albums live on stage – note for note, cut for cut. Using the world’s best musicians, fans are treated to an exact replication of the album followed by a second set of the featured artist’s greatest hits. smdcac.org

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Headliner Market Group proudly announces the return of the Overtown Music and Arts Festival to be held in the historic Overtown district of Miami. Free to the general public, the highly anticipated festival of celebration will include live performances by soon to be announced nationally-known recording artists, vendors showcasing artwork, ethnic cuisine, unique crafts, jewelry and a vast array of entertainment. overtownmusicartsfestival.com

Join us as we paddle past sea-grass beds to a 2,000-year-old fossil reef to snorkel and observe the tropical fish, spotted eagle rays, sea stars, and coastal birds that share this fragile and unique environment. Trip meets at the Crandon Park Nature Center; bring plenty of drinking water, closed-toe shoes and sun protection. $60 to participate. 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m; miamiecoadventures.com

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MIAMI SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL : OPERA SCENES PROGRAM MMF Opera Studio singers perform an intriguing program of opera and operetta dating from the inception of the art form to current works. Barry University; miamisummermusicfestival.com

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CRAFT + CRAFT This Wolfsonian workshop invites artists to play with air-dry clay while sipping beer from J. Wakefield Brewing. The cost, which includes craft supplies and a craft beer sample, is $5 for museum members and $10 for nonmembers. Call 305-531-1001 or visit wolfsonian.org.

Join fellow animal lovers at the Bird Bowl for a special night to help save rhinos! The registration fee includes shoe rental, pizza and soda. All funds raised go directly towards rhino conservation in both Asia and Africa. To register, please visit the website. $25. 6:30 p.m.. zoomiami.org/bfr

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South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union awarded full tuition scholarships to 14 Miami-Dade County Public School seniors at its annual Hubert O. Sibley Scholarship ceremony on May 19.

SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE The Spanish Embassy in the U.S. recently announced that MiamiDade County Public Schools’ Sunset Elementary and George Washington Carver Middle were winners of the “School of the Year Award” sponsored by the Education Office of the Spanish Embassy in the U.S., Mester School’s Cervantes Institute, Santillana Group, Anaya Group, Inés Rosales, El Camino del Español, and Tía Tula.

PONCE MURAL The Ponce Society of Young Professionals volunteered their time to an art mural beautification project for Ponce De Leon Middle School. With the help of local artist, Michael Halley, members of the society were able to create a beautiful mural that can be seen from US1.

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Mango Festival Returns to Fairchild BY ANDREA CARNEIRO

ALL IT A RITE OF SUMMER. FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN hosts the 24th annual International Mango Festival on July 9-10, celebrating the acclaimed “king of fruit” with two days of demos, markets and more. This year’s theme, “Mangos of Cuba,” will explore the rich heritage of tropical fruit in the Caribbean’s largest island. The family-friendly event features highlights such as the Mangos of the World Display, a jaw-dropping collection of hundreds of different mango cultivars; fresh mango tasting for $2 while supplies last; Curator’s Choice mango tree sales including Cuban cultivars like Biscochuelo and Toledo; gardening and cooking demos; the KidWay education booth; and food vendors at Mangoville. The festival will close with the famous Mango Auction on July 10 at 2:00 p.m., a chance to bid on rare mangos collected from around the world by Fairchild’s tropical fruit experts, Dr. Richard Campbell and Dr. Noris Ledesma. For those eager to try more mouthwatering mango dishes, a special Mango Brunch with Miami’s top

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UMMER HAS ARRIVED AND WITH IT RAGING heat from morning to night. After a long day of fishing, biking, or whatever leisure you like it’s nice to cool off in your pool. But what should you do when you realize the backyard oasis you envisioned is now a green pond? During the summer season your pool can become much more difficult to maintain as a result of the tropical weather. Here are a few steps, straight from the experts, on maintaining your pool and preventing and treating algae. First, pool care experts stress the importance of visiting a local pool store weekly to test your pool water (some pool stores test water for free). You should bring with you to the pool store enough pool water to fill a water bottle. The employee who tests your water should be able to tell you if there are any chemical imbalances that can be corrected. They should test for: »» Chlorine – used to sanitize water and prevent algae growth »» pH – tested to determine if water is acidic, basic, or neutral »» Alkalinity – helps to balance the pH of water »» Calcium – helps keep the finish (floor and walls) from eroding

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Gables Comm. Foundation Invests in Community BY ANDREA CARNEIRO

HE CORAL GABLES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION RECENTLY AWARDED $60,000 in college scholarships to eleven seniors from Coral Gables Senior High and $32,000 in grants to fifteen non-profit organizations with an impact to Coral Gables. The Foundation, their supporters and the scholarship and grant recipients celebrated with a reception hosted at the historic home of Ajit and Maria Alicia Asrani. The Coral Gables Community Foundation and its fund holder, take pride in awarding scholarships to assist deserving students with financial need. This year, the Foundation presented The Coral Gables Community Foundation’s Four-Year Scholarship, the Ralph V. Moore Scholarship for Cavalier Excellence, the Lady Suzanna P. Tweed Scholarship, the Kerdyk Family Music Scholarship and the Culinary Arts Fund Scholarship. The students were presented their awards by the Foundation’s Board of Directors for their academic excellence and outstanding service to their school and community. The eleven recipients of college scholarships from the Foundation are: Josh Zambrano (Dartmouth College) with a four-year, $10,000 scholarship, Betsy Garcia (Florida International University) with a four-year, $10,000 scholarship, Johnny Li (University of Florida) with a four-year, $10,000 scholarship, Sabrina Ochoa (University of Florida) with a four-year, $10,000 scholarship, Gladys Ruiz (Florida International University) with a $1,000 scholarship, Diandra Dawhajre (Miami Dade College Culinary Institute) with a $2,000 Culinary Arts scholarship, Michael Medina (Johnson & Wales) with a $2,000 Culinary Arts scholarship, Miguel Roche (Miami Dade College) with a $2,000 Culinary Arts scholarship, Jordan Payne (Stanford University) with a $1,000 Ralph V. Moore scholarship for Cavalier Excellence, Janyla Manley (Florida A&M University) with a $1,000 Lady Suzanna P. Tweed scholarship, Angelika Menendez (Fordham University) with a $2,000 Kerdyk Family Music scholarship and Analia Girala (Loyola University) with a $1,500 Kerdyk Family Music scholarship. “We are so proud to award these 11 talented and deserving students with college scholarships,” said Mary Snow, Executive Director of the Coral Gables Community Foundation. “Additionally, our Community Grants efforts have reached a new high with the awarding of more than $30,000 to 15 non-profit organizations with an impact to Coral Gables. The generosity of our fund holders, donors and supporters throughout the year make this possible.” In addition to the scholarship awards, the event also celebrated the Foundation’s Spring 2016 Community Grant recipients. Twice a year, the Coral Gables Community Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations with an impact in Coral Gables. Fifteen non-profit organizations were presented with their grant award by the Foundation’s Board of Directors including The Boys & Girls Club Summer Performing Arts Program; Bridge Disability Network; Whispering Manes; The Coral Gables Art Cinema; The Roxcy Bolton Rape Treatment Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital; The Everglades Foundation and Miami Lighthouse for the Blind. “Our Board of Directors, Merrick Society members, fund holders and supporters are such an important part of our giving,” said John O’Rourke III, Chairman of the Coral Gables Community Foundation Board of Directors. “Their generosity allows us to give back in these impactful ways, which adds to the footprint of the Foundation and enhances the quality of life in Coral Gables.”

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THE A TO Z’S OF HU BY ANDREA CARNEIRO

APPRAISAL Don’t wait until the storm is blowing in to take inventory of your personal possessions. Make sure to note brand names and descriptions of items along with an estimated value and date of purchase (look for apps that will help!). Also be sure to create a safe spot for important documents (including insurance policies, medical records and your pet’s veterinary records) along with copies that reside outside of your home.

BOATS According to the experts at Eric’s Outboard Marine the best place for your boat is hauled out and secured on dry land. Boat owners should also always check their insurance policy, make sure the batteries are charged and the bilge pumps functioning. Also, don’t forget to remove all loose items from the boat ( i.e. cushions, fishing rods, coolers and radio equipment).

COMMUNICATION In the event of a storm, experts suggest having a family communication plan in place, which includes making sure everyone has emergency numbers and picking a single family member for everyone to check in with should they be separated. Also important? Try texting rather than calling, texts can often get through easier and won’t tie up phone lines needed by first responders.

DRYER SHEETS Dog get nervous during storms? Try this simple trick: Lightly rub an unscented dryer sheet on their fur to lesson the static electricity and, as a result, calm their nerves.

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or pliers; manual can opener; cell phone chargers and solar chargers.

FEMA

Exit El Nino; enter La Nina. This weather system (anticipated by most meteorologists), characterized by below-normal water temperatures in the Pacific Ocean near the

The Federal Emergency Management Agency provides a wealth of information and downloads on their website (fema.gov) while their app allows users to receive weather alerts from NOAA’s National Weather Service, lifesaving safety tips, and provides access to disaster resources should survivors need them.

GUTTERS Don’t forget to secure loose rain gutters and downspouts and clear any clogged areas or debris to prevent water damage to your property.

HISTORY Historically the peak of our season hits between mid-August and late October and brings with it 12 named storms, six hurricanes and three major (Category 3 or above) hurricanes.

INTERNET Miami newbie or South Florida veteran, the web is alive and well with a plethora of help for storm prep. Check out FEMA’s website for checklists and preparedness plans, Ready.gov for detailed plans broken down into timeframes, and sites such as redcross.org and emergency.cdc.gov for up-to-date supply checklists. Want to track a hurricane? Follow the National Hurricane Center at nhc.noaa.gov or head over to Stormpulse.com for live radar and forecast models.

JUNE

EL NINO

This year’s season runs from June 1 through November 30.

Dubbed “Godzilla” for its ability to hold back hurricanes in the Atlantic, El Nino was declared dead by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center in early June. What does that mean for South Florida? It means all eyes are now on La Nina — which could

The most basic of hurricane prep, stock a kit with water; non-perishable food; battery-powered radio plus extra batteries; flashlight; first aid kit; whistle; garbage bags; wrench

KIT

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equator, creates less wind shear in developmental regions of the Atlantic Ocean, increasing the likelihood of active storms.

plies that family members may need such as hearing aids with extra batteries, walking canes or syringes.

MEDICINE

Along with a new hurricane season comes a new list of names. Here are the winners for 2016: Alex; Bonnie; Colin; Danielle; Earl;

Experts suggest stockpiling at least a three-day supply of all medicines and making sure to have any sup-

NAMES

URRICANE SEASON Fiona; Gaston; Hermine; Ian; Julia; Karl; Lisa; Matthew; Nicole; Otto; Paula; Richard; Shary; Tobias; Virginie; Walter.

OLD WIVES TALES We’ve all heard them, but are they true? Well, according to experts a red sky (of the “Red Sky at Night,

Sailor’s Delight. Red Sky in the Morning, Sailor’s Warning.”) can imply moisture in the air; hence stable air coming if seen at night and a rain warning if seen in the morning. But what about the old Miami favorite of counting the seconds post-lightning strike? Turns out it’s actually close — light travels

faster than sound (about a mile per every five seconds).

PETS According to the Humane Society the best way to keep pets happy and safe during a storm is to keep them with you. Be sure they have an up-to-date ID tag with a current cell phone number; close off unsafe nooks or crannies where your pet may want to hide; bring your pet indoors as soon as trouble is on the way; and never let your pet roam free post-storm.

QUESTIONS Riding out a storm with young children can be a stressful experience but there are ways to make it a little bit easier. Experts agree that remaining calm and in-charge during storm prep and the actual storm can ease kids fears. Additionally, they recommend answering kids questions truthfully but without embellishment and encouraging kids to ask questions and discuss what’s going on.

ROOF Don’t neglect your roof when it comes to prep time. Be sure to fix missing or loose shingles to prevent water from leaking into your home as well as remove any and all lawn furniture that could fly up and damage your roof. Also- be sure to trim back trees to a safe distance to reduce the likelihood of them falling onto the roof during a storm.

brightness on your screen, turn off all push notifications and send text messages rather than make phone calls.

TREES When it comes to trees, Miami-Dade county advises that those with a thick canopy should be regularly thinned (though try to not remove more than 25-30 percent). Palms, however, are adapted to wind storms and don’t need hurricane pruning; simply remove coconuts and large palm seeds.

UNDERWATER Think rainfall and floods are the only water too worry about? Think again. Pools need extra care pre-storm as well. Always be sure to remove any pool toys or furniture from the patio, turn off circuit breakers to the pool and shock your pool as your normally would. The one thing to never do? Drain the pool. Pool water provides important weight to hold the sides and bottom of the pool in place and empty pools can experience serious structural damage.

VIDEO Put your cell phone camera to good use by photographing valuables before a storm hits and taking images and video of post-storm damage. Experts advise getting video as soon as the storm passes so that insurance adjusters can see the damage in the correct state.

SHUT IT DOWN

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windows and can be permanently attached to the home, making it easy to either roll them out or put them in place when a storm is imminent. Plywood can be a good option as well but may require at least a weekend of work to measure, cut and pre-install.

X MARKS THE SPOT The Miami-Dade County storm surge planning zones have been redrawn in relation to updated data so be sure to check your address at miamidade.gov.

YARD Before a hurricane make sure to walk your yard and remove any loose object including bird feeders, wind chimes, toys and trash cans. Also be sure to harvest any fruits or veggies growing in the yard as they can become dangerous flying objects should high winds hit.

ZIKA With all the new of the Zika virus, mosquitos are an even bigger story than normal this summer. So how to keep them in check? First, stay inside during peak activity time or wear light-colored, loose clothing and insect repellent. Second, remove all standing water including leaky pipes, flower vases, birdbaths, potted plants, trash cans and pet bowls.

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FLORIDA OCCUPATIONAL HEALTHCARE BY ANDREA CARNEIRO

ITH THE MOTTO “PHYSICAL THERAPY… THE SCIENCE OF healing, the art of caring,” Florida Occupational Healthcare takes pride in the treatment of patients on a medical and personal level. Open since 1998, FOHC’s owner, Dr. Alex Pereda, has created a client-centered atmosphere dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those who visit his facility. Here are 10 things to know about FOHC.

1 DR. PEREDA HAS FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCE AS A PATIENT. After a spine fracture left him in the care of physical therapists, Dr. Pereda embarked on a second career as a physical therapist, receiving his Bachelors in Physical Therapy from FIU, a post-graduate doctorate degree from the University of St. Augustine and a certificate in Manual Therapy, a designation that only five percent of therapists nationwide possess.

2 HE HAS SPECIAL TIES TO THE SPORTS WORLD.

Dr. Pereda has been involved in multiple little leagues and other local sports, including Tae Kwon Do. He has attended three Olympic Games and the 2013 Pan-American Games as Medical Staff and will return to the Olympics in Brazil in 2016.

3 HE USED HIS SPORTS KNOWLEDGE ON A DAILY BASIS.

FOHC’s extensive sports injury rehabilitation program is geared to athletes of all levels. With a program for tailored for post-surgical patients as well as athletes who are trying to avoid surgery, patient’s treatment plans include a throwing regime, plyometrics, calisthenics, resistance training, and other aspects that are specific to the athlete’s injury.

4 FOHC WORKS WITH PATIENTS OF ALL AGES.

Sport Specific Therapy is a specialization of the practice, including Pediatric Sports Injuries and the treatment of children ages 6-18. Children are often seen with sports injuries as well as orthopedic injuries including sprains. FOHC has also recently added a new OT in Stephanie Gonzalez, who offers Occupational Therapy for all ages. On the other end of the spectrum, FOHC offers a Senior Fitness Program geared to helping geriatric patients maintain functionality in their daily activities.

5 DR. PEREDA IS A PRACTITIONER AND TEACHER.

As a professor at many local schools and universities including Nova, Florida International University, and Miami-Dade College, Dr. Pereda teaches to “treat from your heart, not from your mind.”

6 THE FACILITY IS ONE OF A KIND.

FOHC houses a full gym with state-of-the-art equipment and more than 18 staff members.

FOHC has a well-established reputation for delivering outstanding physical therapy services and is dedicated to providing the best clinical care possible. It adheres to the highest ethical standards, and is committed to continuing professional development according to the latest research in our field. FOHC is located at 8585 Sunset Drive, Suite #103, Miami, Florida 33143. For more information, call 305.274.3311 or visit www.fohcpt.com.

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7 ALL PROGRAMS ARE PERSONALIZED TO THE PATIENT.

During a patient’s first visit, they are evaluated by a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). Special tests are performed to give an accurate confirmation of their diagnosis. The DPT will then go over the diagnosis, along with all signs and symptoms that they are experiencing. Patients are given a specific and individualized plan of care that is unique to each patient.

8 TREATMENT DOESN’T STOP WHEN THE PATIENT LEAVES.

In addition to a treatment plan, which can often include coming in to the clinic two-to-three times per week, patients are educated on exercises, stretches, and preventative measures that can be done at home to help the recovery process. During visits, patients can expect to be treated for an average of 45-60 minutes. “As a manual therapist, every patient receives hands on care,” says Dr. Pereda.

9 FOHC HOURS ARE FLEXIBLE.

They cater to patient schedules, offering extra-long hours, FOHC is open from 6:00 am – 7:30 pm on weekdays and 6:30 am – 3:30 pm on Saturdays. They do not close for lunch.

10 THEY TAKE MOST INSURANCE PLANS.

FOHC is one of a few clinics that accepts all major insurance plans, and most others as well. Although a prescription is required for treatment billed to insurance, FOHC does take self-pay patients as well.

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Buckle Up in the Back BY JAKE REIS

EWS TRAVELS FAST AT COLUMBUS HIGH School. Last fall I heard that my brother’s friend had been thrown through the windshield on his way to school and was fighting for his life at Jackson Memorial Hospital. How could this happen when everyone else involved in the accident escaped with minimal injuries? Two months later, another student at my school was involved in an accident that killed a fellow passenger. Once again, everyone else survived with minimal injuries except for the young lady who passed away. How could this happen? I soon learned the simple but costly answer. Neither one of the victims was wearing a seatbelt in the back seat of the car. With a little bit of research I discovered that if you are over 18 in the state of Florida you do not have to wear a seatbelt in the back seat. Upon learning this fact, I became a political activist for amending the back seat belt law in Florida. Do It In the Back Seat (and a companion website doitinthebackseat.com) was created to educate people on the dangers of not wearing a seatbelt in the back of the car and to encourage people to sign the petition to change the current law in Florida. The name of the

campaign is a little risqué but it is a way to grab people’s attention, especially teenagers and young people, so that they become informed about the very real consequences of their action (or inaction). The YouTube video called “Do It In the Back Seat Buckle Up” has more than 1,900 hits because it tells about the danger of not buckling up in a unique way.

Here are the facts about seat belts in Florida: »» Florida ranks number two in mortalities from unbelted passengers. »» The unbelted passenger in the back increases the mortality of the belted passengers in the front five times. »» An unbelted passenger in the back who is thrown forward at 50 miles an hour has the force of 3 1/2 tons -- similar to a charging elephant. »» If you are not wearing a seatbelt in the back you

increase your chances of dying threefold. I know it is going to take more than signatures to change the culture of using back seat belts in Florida. I am working with representative Irving Slosberg of Palm Beach to amend the current law and AAA and State Farm Insurance has been very supportive with the cause. I know change comes slowly. There are actually people that think that the government doesn’t have the right to tell them what to do in the back seat. I believe we give up that right when we endanger the rights of everyone else in the car. It’s similar the second hand smoke argument – you don’t have the right to smoke around me if it endangers my health. My friend was lucky, he survived. But I don’t think the back seat belt issue should be about luck, it should be about education and legislation. Please sign the petition on doitinthebackseat.com and tell your friends and family to do the same.

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Kendall Regional Brings a New Level of Care to South Florida BY ANDREA CARNEIRO

HE COMMUNITIES OF SOUTH FLORIDA HAVE one more reason to breathe easy. After more than four years of being recognized as a Level II trauma center, Kendall Regional Medical Center has earned the distinction of a provisional Level I trauma center. The promotion means that, among other offerings, the Center can now offer the highest level of care to pediatric patients as well as adults. The distinction comes after a grueling application process under the direction of KRMC Medical Director, and trauma surgeon, Dr. Mark McKenney. “We were pretty ready at the adult level,” says McKenney of the change to Level I. “On the adult side we made some modest changes. We were already doing things [that are necessary as a Level I] as a Level II such as having Dr. Mark McKenney surgeons sleeping in the building. We had microsurgery already available, specialists on call… but we wanted to feel that we offered the full package.” The Level I distinction is handed down by Florida Department of Health and requires, among other things, that the center have more than 40 sub-specialists (everything from psych to pulmonary) on call every night for both children and adults. That extension of care to pediatrics was the biggest change made within KRMC, says Director of Public Relations Peter Jude. “We saw more than 22,000 children in the previous year,” he says. “For us it was an indicator that there was a need for these services.” And, says Jude, a Level I trauma center brings the added comfort of being able to alleviate the stress of separating children from families that may have been also affected by a traumatic incident. “In the

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Regional was making in trauma.”) and looks forward to not only continuing to grow KRMC’s reputation as a regional teaching hospital, but adding additional training in critical care by 2018.

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past the adult and child would have been separated and sent to different hospitals,” he says, noting that KRMC can handle patients from Key West to Miami and offers 24/7 visitation for families. “We can now bring them both to one place and even arrange for them to be close to each other [within the hospital].” The recognition also brings benefits in the form of high-caliber doctors who are attracted to working within a Level I center. “It attracts both those who want to learn a specialty and those who want to be inside because they know that it’s a mark of success,” says McKenney. The doctor is also proud of a recently launched residency program that blends both medicine and surgery. “Older patients with medical issues can truly benefit from both teams,” he says of the program. Now that the provisional Level I has been awarded, KRMC will go through a site survey sometime over the next six months before the “provisional” is removed after the first year. For his part, McKenney says he is honored to offer the highest quality of care (Says the medical director of his decision to join the center five years ago, “I really saw the commitment that Kendall

Kendall Regional Medical Center, an award-winning 417-bed hospital, is recognized for providing a wide array of services to the residents of South Florida, as well as visitors from around the world. We offer 24-hour comprehensive medical, surgical and diagnostic services, including trauma and burn care, pediatrics and maternity services, an orthopedic and spine institute, along with patient and community services. For over 40 years, we have been committed to expanding and improving every facet of the organization, devoting significant time and resources to enhancing the facility, staff and medical care. Kendall Regional Medical Center has grown into a major tertiary-care teaching facility, with an outstanding staff that includes more than 700 physicians and specialists and over 1,700 employees, all of whom place importance in making our patients feel welcome and comfortable.

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To Keep or Not to Keep: Tenant’s Security Deposit BY OMAIDA DELGADO, ESQ.

O, YOU ARE A LANDLORD AND YOU RENT OUT A PROPERTY THAT YOU bought at foreclosure for investment and have simply and cleanly restored in an effort to create income. You do the legwork to protect your property: you check the background of the proposed tenant, check their credit, interview them, collect a security deposit for damages etc…. You find what you think is the ideal tenant. You lease to them, renewing each year, month after month because they always pay on time. They never complain that anything is broken and you are ok with that because you love not having to spend more money. You also do not inspect because you do not have the time. Suddenly, the tenants do not want to renew anymore and advise they will be moving out and they hand in the keys at the end of the month. When you go to show the property to the realtor so she can rent it out, you find that the tenant has damaged the property. They left trash behind. The property needs repainting. Most of the appliances do not work. Moreover, the air conditioner is hardly cooling because of all the pet hair from the pet you did not know was kept indoors. To boot, the edges of some of the floorboards and kitchen or bathroom cabinets have little teeth marks. Can you keep their security deposit? The answer to that question is what many tenants and landlords want to know, and the answer is: it depends. It depends on whether the landlord sent a timely notice in the method and form required by law, and on whether the landlord can prove the tenant damaged the property. If a landlord cannot prove that the tenant was the one who damaged the property, the landlord will learn an expensive lesson. Florida Statutes provide that the prevailing party in a lawsuit over a security deposit is entitled to receive attorney’s fees and costs. (See Fla. Stat. 83.49(3)(c).) In a recent case, Belmyers LLC. V. Daniel Bart, et al. 23 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 1037a, the court stated that a court of law does not assume that a rental unit was in pristine condition before a tenant moved in. The landlord must prove the property was in pristine condition and that requires evidence, such as walkthrough checklists and pictures and/or video. The landlord must also prove that the damage was caused by the tenant. For example, in the same recent case mentioned above, the tenants argued the property was handed to them with the problems for which the landlord was trying to keep their security deposit to fix. Because evidence such as pictures prior to move in and executed checklists were absent from the record, the court determined the landlord did not carry its burden and did not prove that the tenant had damaged the property. Pictures of the damages after the tenant had vacated did not prove the tenant had caused the damages. It is important for a landlord consult an attorney prior to a decision to keep a tenant’s security deposit because if you cannot prove the tenant caused the damages, you could end up losing more money than just what you spent to repair the damages caused by the tenant. You are even more likely to see the same negative results if you do not send proper notices to the tenant explaining that you are keeping their security deposit, in compliance with Florida law. Omaida Delgado, Esq. is the Managing Partner and Founder of Law Office of Omaida Delgado, P.A. Ms. Delgado practices in the areas of Real Estate Closings, Refinance title work, Foreclosure and Modifications, Landlord Tenant Issues, Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Traffic Citations. She also has over 20-years experience in the Air Freight Industry and Business Administration. The Law Office of Omaida Delgado, P.A. is a general practice firm based in Doral, FL that represents corporate and individual clients in transactional and litigation matters thoughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. For more information, please visit www.lawyermeup.com or call 305.888.8896.

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HE MONTH OF JUNE IS A VERY BUSY MONTH FOR THE City of Coral Gables. The much awaited Miracle Mile and Giralda Avenue Streetscape project is underway. When completed, the Streetscape project it is set to transform Downtown Coral Gables into a pedestrian friendly oasis with garden areas, outdoor dining, improving lighting, public art and much more. I invite you to visit the new website GablesStreetscape.com to obtain the latest information about the construction progress, traffic impact, project schedule and other weekly news. The City is investing a lot of time and money to enhance the economic vitality of the business district. The $21 million dollar project is expected to take about 18 months to complete and will significantly reshape two of Downtown’s most vibrant streets: Miracle Mile and Giralda Avenue. Throughout this time, all citizens will be kept informed about every step of the way of this unprecedented Downtown transformation. For any questions or concerns about the upcoming construction, please contact 786-444-6383. While we hope you pardon our dust, all businesses in this area are open so come by to support our local shops. For your convenience, Downtown Coral Gables’ Centralized Valet on Miracle Mile will be discounted to $5 per day. There are also many other convenient parking lots and garages throughout for visitor use. I hope to see you on the Mile.

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OSPICE IS A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF MEDICAL CARE AND SUPport for people nearing the end of life. The hospice philosophy is based on the ideas that no one should die alone or in pain; life-limiting illnesses can cause emotional and spiritual distress as well as physical pain, all of which deserve quality professional attention and compassionate care; and a serious illness affects the entire family, not just the person who is ill. Those affected need and deserve ongoing support before and after a loved one’s death. Hospice provides pain management and appropriate palliative care, care that focuses on the patient’s comfort, when curative medical treatments no longer enhance quality of life. Hospice strives to meet the patient’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs and provides support for the entire family during the illness and for at least one year after a patient’s death. Most hospice care is provided at home, where most people want to be when they are ill. Hospice care can also be provided in a nursing or residential facility and in certain circumstances, in a hospital or hospice management residence. Hospice also provides medications, medical equipment and supplies necessary to promote comfort at home or in other hospice settings. Hospice does not mean giving up hope. The focus shifts toward helping the patient achieve the Dr Ismael Roque-Velasco President and Chief Executive Officer maximum quality of life by attend- Hospice Care of South Florida ing to their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

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Hospice Care vs. Standard Medical Care Some differences between hospice care and medical care are: »» Hospice looks at all of the patient’s and their family’s needs. A coordinated team of hospice professionals, assisted by volunteers, work together to meet the patient’s and family’s emotional and spiritual needs, as well as the patient’s physical needs. »» An emphasis is put on controlling pain and symptoms through the most advanced techniques available as well as on emotional and spiritual support tailored to the needs of the patient and their family. »» Hospice recognizes that a serious illness affects not only the person who is ill, but the entire family as well. The family and patient are the “unit of care” for hospice professionals. At times, other family members may actually need more attention than the patient.

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Who pays for Hospice care? Hospice palliative care is covered 100% by most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, with no out-of-pocket costs to the patient or family. The costs covered must be related to the terminal illness, including the services of the hospice team, medications, medical equipment and supplies. Contact Hospice Care of South Florida to learn more on how they can help you and your loved ones in your time of need. 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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Top Five Estate Planning Steps You Should Take During a Divorce BY LESLIE V. MARENCO, ESQ.

OING THROUGH A DIVORCE IS VERY TRAUMATIC. THERE CAN be hard feelings. There are dozens of difficult decisions to be made and papers to be signed. It creates a serious disruption of your life and it may take you some time to recover. During this time of trauma and disturbance some things may be overlooked. Tragically, one of those often overlooked details is your estate plan.

A divorce can take years and if you don’t review and modify your estate plan pre-divorce, it could wind up being too late to make the necessary changes if something happens to you during the divorce process. Remember, you are still married while your divorce is pending, which means that all rights as a spouse remain the same until a final judgement for dissolution is entered. That is, unless you take affirmative steps to change them.

TOP FIVE STEPS INCLUDE: Changing Beneficiaries in Your Current Estate Plan. If you have a will or revocable trust, you may want to change those documents to ensure that your spouse is no longer a beneficiary or trustee of your assets. Florida has an automatic revocation for assets left a spouse in a will; however, this provision should not be relied on. If you look at the law that creates this revocation you will see many exceptions to the rule. Additionally, third parties who are unaware of your divorce are not liable for transferring your assets to your former spouse - the beneficiary designation controls. REMEMBER: If you have a trust, the trust remains in effect, and if it is a joint trust, your former spouse remains as a trustee of the trust. Even if your trust provides language dealing with divorce or the automatic revocation law can be applied to your trust, you should revoke the trust and create a new trust tailored to your new situation and goals.

Creating a Trust for your Children. If you do not have a trust and you have young children, now is the right to time to create one! If something should happen to you, either a mental disability or death, your former spouse will probably have full custody of the children. If you leave assets to your children and they are minors you create two problems: First, someone will need to petition the court to become guardian of the estate to control the assets. Second, that someone is likely to be your former spouse. By leaving your assets in a trust for your children you control who manages the money and the need for a guardianship is eliminated.

Changing Beneficiaries in Retirement Plans. Remove your spouse as a beneficiary of any 401(k)s, IRAs, life insurance policies and annuities (other than qualified pension plans for which the spouse’s consent is required under ERISA §205(a)). At the very least, the client should inventory all insurance and retirement plans with beneficiary information so that the beneficiary can be changed immediately after the divorce.

Revoke Durable Powers of Attorney. If you named your spouse as your agent in a durable power of attorney, he or she is able to act and make decisions on your behalf in the event you become incapacitated. That means they could withdraw money from your bank accounts, enter into agreements for you, and buy or sell property in your name. Presuming you don’t want your spouse to retain that power, you should revoke and change these designations so that they will no longer be able to act on your behalf the client during the divorce proceeding. Execute a new durable power of attorney naming someone else as your agent.

Revoke Health Care Proxy and Living Will. If you have a Designation of Health Care Surrogate or other document that gives your spouse the power to make healthcare decisions for you in the event you are unable to do so for yourself, revoke it and execute a new one designating someone other than the spouse as agent and give a copy of the document to both that person and your doctor.

Divorce is overwhelming, frightening, and exhausting. While those emotions will subside over time, it is both important and empowering to take control over aspects of the future you can make better in the meantime. Planning ahead, including making the necessary changes to your estate plan, can be the key to a divorce that proceeds smoothly and leaves you with clarity and security as you begin the next chapter of your life. A qualified estate planning attorney can help you reach those goals.

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RAVINGS. WE ALL GET THEM. SOMETIMES, THEY ARE INEXPLICABLE (pickles) and sometimes, they make perfect sense (you just saw an IHOP commercial and now want a stack of hotcakes). There’s a theory that cravings are your body’s intuitive needs speaking to you, but that’s only really if you’re deficient in a vitamin (let me help you decide!) or quite malnourished. For the rest of us, it’s intensely psychological-physiological; our bodies and minds playing funny tricks on us. The problem is that succumbing to cravings for foods that can mar your Essence Nutrition plan can lead to bad news bears. Here’s how to cope with The Crave: 1. Do something non-food related. Remove yourself from the kitchen. Our environment is a very, very powerful cue. Stuck at your desk? Your craving could be stress/anxiety/frustration/boredom manifesting as a craving. Go outside for ten minutes and either sit or walk. Bonus points for including a dog in this activity. 2. Have a cup of tea. Studies show that the soothing, warm, flight flavor of teas can rewire and settle craving signals. Any tea is fine, but for the caffeine sensitive, stick to herbal. Personal favorites: apple cinnamon spice, ginger twist, green, white oolong, and anything lavender. Don’t add anything to your tea; any milk or even nut milks can bind to tea’s antioxidants. Sip it like a queen. 3. In the same vein, have a glass of water. Oftentimes, our brains confuse hunger for thirst. And you’re probably dehydrated, anyway. 4. Identify and Substitute. Is your craving for something sweet? Salty? Chewy? Pudding-like? Crunchy? Chocolate-y? Cinnamon-y? Hone in and decide on a suitable substitute that is more nutritious and healthier. For example, if you’re craving… a. Chocolate - Dark chocolate roasted Blue Diamond almonds or Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle or freeze a banana rolled in melted 88 percent vegan chocolate (I like Theo’s, Hu Kitchen, or Endangered Species brands). b. Salty - any organic popcorn, unflavored, and add your own herbs/ spices in a plastic bag with some coconut oil. c. Cheesy - add nutritional yeast to any dip for a cheesy flavor. You can also have either an organic cheese stick or a modest amount (1-2 oz.) of gourmet cheese (as in, the expensive kind) with some raw veggies or grapes or an apple. Sprinkle some anti-inflammatory cinnamon on there. d. Crunchy - bake your own kale/beet/carrot/zucchini chips. You can legit eat the whole tray and use your own spices for anti-inflammatory flavor. e. Cereal - use ½ cup of muesli you made yourself (see Essence recipes) or ½ cup of Purely Elizabeth granola. Add in 6 oz. of 2 percent plain Greek yogurt, some organic honey, some berries, some hemp, some chia, and you’ll be full for hours. f. Ice Cream - portion is key, here. Yasso Greek Frozen yogurt bars are super satiating and at least have some probiotics up in there (why probiotics? Read the Essence blog) g. Chips and Dip - Portion yourself 1 oz. (or read the label for exactly how many chips that is) of Lentil chips/Beanitos/Mary’s Gone Crackers and make your own hummus using chickpeas/lentils/white beans/peas, etc… + tahini + salt OR your own Greek yogurt dip using 2 percent plain yogurt, spices, salt, and a touch of chia. Your intellectual self will thank you after you’ve chosen a more #essenceapproved option to satisfy the Crave. Trust me. Monica Auslander, MS, RD, LD/N is the owner of Essence Nutrition, LLC and is the nutrition princess of South Florida’s food culture. A practicing registered dietitian, Monica completed her Master’s in Dietetics and Nutrition at Florida International University with published and presented research at the 2013 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Exposition. Monica has previously worked as a pediatric dietitian at Jackson Memorial Hospital in the pediatric intensive care unit and completed internships at Oliver-Pyatt Center, the University of Miami Crohn’s and Colitis Center, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, and University of Miami hospital. She also consults for corporations, groups, organizations, restaurants, and athletic groups.

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Nathan B. Zeder and Daniel J. Diaz Leyva recently received Palmer Trinity School’s (PTS) Distinguished Alumni Awards. Nathan B. Zeder, who graduated in 1998, received the Founders’ Alumni Award, recognizing those who have demonstrated honor, courage and leadership, and who have helped to fulfill the vision of Palmer Trinity School’s founders. Daniel J. Diaz Leyva received the Head of School’s Alumni Award, recognizing distinguished service to the community and exemplifying Palmer Trinity School’s mission. Additionally, Arasay Guerra, Coach Michelle (Brenner) Mondell and Michael Haggard were inducted into Palmer Trinity’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

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The same holds true for the woman whose breasts are slightly deflated and don’t necessarily need a lift, but just need to perk up. She gets sold on the larger implant that will “fill” the space, and give her the breasts she’s been dreaming about. Again, although the plan sounds ideal, the reality is large sagging breasts in a short time-a much different result than the playboy centerfold breasts she was expecting. Sometimes, as in this situation, a smaller implant proves to be better. The initial result will not be as perky or full but the upside is less weight on the breasts, and less sagging over time. In the last five years, I have performed mostly breast lifts without implants, The Natural™, in which the woman’s own fat is used to enhance the shape of her breasts during a Breast Lift. I’ve found the results to be extremely satisfying for both my patients and for me. Using modern techniques to create a natural support system provides extremely natural and long lasting results. Hopefully this information will shed some light on a very important decision: Make sure you consider all the options before rushing into a long lasting, expensive, mistake. An International, multilingual Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Jose Soler-Baillo brings to South Florida a refreshing, modern approach to Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Soler-Baillo earned his Medical Degree at the prestigious Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, trained in General Surgery at the Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, and received extensive training in Plastic Surgery in Miami, New York, and Texas. Dr. Soler-Baillo is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. For more information please visit, resultsmd.com or email info@soler-baillo.com.

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O YOU’VE DECIDED TO GET A BREAST LIFT. THE IMPORtant question now is: To implant or not to implant? This is one of the most important choices a woman will ever make in a plastic surgery procedure. Understanding the options, and potential outcomes of each procedure, will help women make smarter choices. After making the decision to have a breast lift, choosing to place a breast implant at the time of surgery becomes a critical decision for a good outcome. If the supporting skin is thin and stretched out, indicating a weak support system, my advice is to perform the breast lift without an implant. After 18 years of experience performing this operation, I’ve learned that the quality of the skin, should be the deciding factor for use an implant. After the scars heal well, a “small” implant can be discussed for more fullness. The appeal of using a breast implant at the time of the operation is obvious, and easy to sell. The promise of the larger, fuller, perkier breast is almost an irresistible option. The downside is the heaviness of the implant continuing to stretch the remaining damaged skin. After only a few months the heavy implants will stretch the skin and the breasts will sag again. Furthermore, the extra tension on the incisions will often cause wider more visible scars, and increase the risks of the surgery. This situation can result in multiple re-operations and potential strife between the patient and surgeon. The patient feels that she has not received what she hoped and paid for, and is usually disappointed with the results. After multiple operations she eventually gives in and accepts her fate-- living with heavier breasts that look good in a brassiere, but still sag.

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