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COMMUNITY NEWS LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

The Magazine That Cares

can’t wait for this summer’s heat wave to end.

September is upon us and school starts for all.

We have lots of great things happening with our 3 magazines, Coral Springs/Parkland, Coconut Creek/ Margate and Boca. We are pleased to announce that we have expanded our advertising coverage by working with OUR CITY Media. OUR CITY has 7 community magazines very similar to ours in many respects. They distribute 20,000+ magazines/month in the following areas: Weston, Davie, Aventura, BYLINE HERE Plantation, Pembroke Pines, Miramar and Hollywood.

Our 10 combined community magazines mail over 205,000 magazines mailed to homeowners and local businesses. The most of any group of local magazines. This will allow all our advertisers to advertise from Aventura to Boca Raton.

Let’s not forget our Second Annual Pet Costume Contest is now open for your favorite costumed pet pics. We will choose the best photos for Halloween. We will have prizes for the top 3 pets. We also wish to welcome APPLE Insurance to our

media group. With their Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance and the best PET Insurance I have come across, they are gracing 2 of our 3 covers this month.

Lastly, regarding our upcoming charity events; all you golfers and those who wish to sponsor the Coral Springs Golf Tournament, held October 20, see their ad in our magazines and come on out to support the MLK Foundation. We are also giving away another 150 tickets to DISNEY ON ICE at the BBT Center for the weekend of September 13. All children charities are welcome to contact Lucy for tickets.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Calendar Events SEPTEMBER 2017

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Broward Health north ER enhances patient experience School Help The Best Places to Raise a Family in Florida FAU Fighting Owls Hope...

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Legal Corner 3 aid to Victims 8 Boca chamber Page 12 Fitness Tip – The Facility 13 Dinning Section 18-21 Financial /Tax Advice 24-25 city council 29 god’s corner 29 Our Pets Sponsored by Apple Pet insurance 30 Our Pets 31 Puzzle Page Sponsored by Boca dental Arts 34 Boca Raton Chamber, Message From The President & Chair 36 Puzzle Page Answer Page 36 city Scene 40

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LEGAL CORNER

BY ALAN J. REINDFELD, ESQ

Why do young families need a Revocable Trust?

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n today’s society, it is important to plan for the future of your family. every day, tragedy happens, from car accidents to people being diagnosed with cancer. it is important that there are plans to take care of your family in case the unexpected happens. take me for example: my mother passed away from cancer in about four weeks, but because we had a trust i was able to focus more on her and healing then on the financial matters.

What are the benefits of having a revocable trust?

most expenses have to be paid by law, a trust helps avoid issues in cases of Medicaid liens.

1. Quick transfer of assets. a properly drafted revocable trust can help the decedent’s family avoid the time-consuming probate process. the person must re-title his or her assets into the trust; this is called “funding” the trust. if assets are not transferred to the trust prior to the person’s death, the only way to transfer any assets to the trust will be through probate.

5. Focus on mourning. avoiding probate and quickly wrapping up the affairs of the deceased helps focus on mourning rather than probate administration.

a revocable trust is a legal document that creates a plan of distribution of a person’s assets. a person sets up a revocable trust, i.e., a “living trust,” during his or her lifetime, which becomes irrevocable upon their death. this means that the person has the power to amend or revoke the trust only during his or her lifetime. During the person’s life, the beneficiaries may include the person him/herself, his or her spouse, children or other close relatives. once the person passes away, the property that is titled to the trust is distributed pursuant to the terms of the trust.

2. Avoid Probate. at a minimum, probate administration will take over six months. the administration usually costs a minimum of $500 and many times can cost more based on the complexity. there may be other fees and costs associated with administration.

3. Privacy. a revocable trust is a private document that does not require filing with the court. A will, however, is a public document that must be deposited with the court after the decedent’s death.

4. Depending on the trust and trust asset, some assets of a trust are not subject to creditors. while

6. Name a person who will handle your affairs. a revocable trust along with a proper will allows a person to designate who will handle their affairs once they pass away.

7. Reduction of estate taxes. while a trust is not a tax savings tool, there may be some provisions included in the trust that allows you to transfer your wealth by establishing a credit shelter trust in the event of death.

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CALENDAR EVENTS

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SEPTEMBER FAU Financial and Estate Planning in Retirement

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The Financial and Estate Planning in Retirement Program, offered by Florida atlantic university’s college of Business Executive Education, has the answers you need to actively take control of your financial future. A three-day educational seminar will not only educate you in all areas of personal finance but also provide you with a personalized financial plan. courses are offered at the Fau Boca Raton campus from 1 pm to 4 pm. For more details, visit www.fau.edu.

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Brazilian Beat This 6th annual Brazilian Beat brings the public from all over South Florida to commemorate Brazilian independence Day. Event goers will enjoy spectacular music, entertainment, authentic Brazilian food, zumba showcase, capoeira dancers, carnival dancers and drummers. The event is from 6 pm to 11 pm at the Mizner Park amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real Boca Raton. For more details, contact 561-367-7076 or http://myboca.us.

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Fitness Saturday at Sanborn Square SEPT

Free Fitness every Saturday in Sanborn Square. come join the fun! Tai chi, presented by Kung Fu & Tai cHi of Boca Raton begins at 8-8:45 am; yoga, presented by yoga JouRnEy, begins at 9-10 am. Fitness Saturday will take place at 72 n Federal Highway Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-367-7073.

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Foreign Film Series Join your neighbors for the foreign film series. The film, Amores Perros, is about a horrific car accident that connects three stories, each involving characters dealing with loss, regret, and life’s harsh realities, all in the name of love. The film series will take place from 6:30 pm to 9 pm at the Downtown Library, 400 nw 2nd avenue Boca Raton. For more details, visit https://www.myboca.us.

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4th Annual Bartender’s Battle

Join us in raising a glass at the 4th annual celebrity Bartender’s Battle for the awareness of neurodiversity.

Bartenders will battle for the coveted trophy. There will be great prizes. The event will take place at 6 pm at Farmer’s Table Boca, located at 1901 n Military Trail, Boca Raton. For more information, visit http://www. unicornchildrensFoundation.org.

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come join this energetic, fun zumba class. Don’t forget to wear your sneakers, bring your water bottle, and towel. The class will take place from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at the South Beach Park Pavilion, 400 n State Road a1a Boca Raton. For more details, call 561-367-7040.

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FAU Love Libraries Day Football Game

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Boca Raton Public Library is celebrating Love Libraries Day with the Florida atlantic university owls football team during the game against Bethune-cookman. September is Library card Sign-up Month, and Boca Raton Public Library cardholders will receive a special ticket rate. The event will take place from 8 pm to 11 pm at Fau Stadium, 777 glades Road, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-297-0068.

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Seminar on Pre-Needed Funeral Arrangement Planning SEPT

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SEPT a free seminar (lunch will be provided) on Pre-need Funeral arrangement Planning will be held in the Main conference Room of the greater Boca Raton chamber of commerce from noon to 1:30 pm. if you’re interested in attending, RSVP by calling 561-922-9316 and leaving a message with your name and contact information.

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Community Cabaret

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young cellists Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser, together known as 2cELLoS, have achieved sensational success by taking cello to a new level. Their playing style has broken down the boundaries between musical genres, from classical and film music to pop and rock. The event will take place from 6:30 pm to 9 pm at Mizner Park amphitheater, located at 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. For more details, visit https://www.myboca.us.

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Be the STaR you know you are! The community cabaret gives performers, ages 12 and up, a chance to show off their talent in singing, dancing, comedy, storytelling, music, and more at the willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S Military Trail, Boca Raton. The event will take place at 7:30 pm.

Participants must register in advance at the front desk of the community center. For more details, visit www.willowtheatre.org/.

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Broward Health North new ER enhances patient experience

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alking through the doors, one might be surprised by the serene atmosphere.

Picturesque murals on the walls, private spacious rooms, a calming café and lush landscaping are typically not found in an emergency room setting.

The Previous ER simply “did not have the space for the number of patients,” according to Robert Bugg, interim cEo of Broward Health north. over the past 20 years, the admissions were increasing at an average rate of 1 percent per year.

But all of this and more can be found at the newly renovated ER at Broward Health north. instead of feeling thoughts of anxiety, the new improvements at Broward Health north provide a better experience for patients, their families and staff.

“crowding was the underlying concern in the prior structure, the set-up also sometimes hampered the flow of care, because the ER was constructed more like a silo and is now more of an open floor plan,” explained Evan Boyar, Medical Director of the ER.

The new ER, which opened in December 2016 with a $78 million expansion, has more than doubled in size with 36,000 square feet and 53 beds, staff including 3 dedicated trauma and state-of-the-art equipment. compared to the previous 32 rooms with only 17,434 square feet. The expansion also includes: private rooms with a built-in bench where family members can sit; a TV in each room; photographs and murals in each of the rooms, which is aesthetically pleasing, and sliding glass doors, that can be closed if the patient is seeking privacy. Rooms are universal with a number of capabilities, meaning patients can be treated with a variety of technologies in any of the rooms. There is also a dedicated pediatrics area, which is set away from the rest of the emergency department; in addition to three dedicated trauma bays in the Level 2 trauma center. They have added more nurses and emergency personnel, a dedicated volunteer named arthur, a social worker, a new gift shop and even a Tai chi room for employees.

To better accommodate an increase in patients, the hospital decided to expand its services. with the new 36,000 square feet, staff was added, including medical personnel and paramedics, along with cleaning staff, transport and respiratory staff. The state-of-the-art facility has equipment to handle any ailment from acute heart attacks, trauma and stroke. not only has the new department improved patient experience, but it has also increased the number of admissions that can be handled. With the current configuration, BHN is at about 64,000 visits per year. anything above 60,000 falls into a high-capacity emergency room, according to national guidelines, and they have the availability of going up to about 75,000 visits with this new configuration.

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The tradition of going into an ER department is a chaotic place with patients everywhere and people yelling in the hallways. Here, they can come into a tranquil and serene environment where patients and family members have an intimate consultation with staff

in a private room. it’s a smooth environment to work in, and better employee satisfaction creates better patient satisfaction and it becomes a snowball effect.

Broward Health north has received many accolades including being city news Reader’s choice for Best ER. The plaque currently hangs on the wall in the ER. “a better patient experience was the driving force behind BHn’s new Emergency Room. and a better experience is definitely what the patients are getting. In fact, we were just recognized by Medicare and Medicaid as having the Highest Patient Experience scores in Palm Beach, Broward and Dade counties. a better working experience/environment for our employees and physicians has translated to happier patients,” added Bugg.

Lea ann chidester, ER assistant nurse Manager, says patients have praised the renovations: “The care and the new center on Sample Road could not be better. it is state-of-the-art and everything is first class. The nurses and doctors are exceptional, fast and courteous.”

“The patient feedback shows the positive results. The care is great and the atmosphere is beautiful. Patients who come here frequently love the new ER,” said chidester.

Broward Health north is located at 201 E Sample Road, Deerfield Beach, FL 33064. For more information, visit www.browardhealth.org or call 954-941-8300.

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AID TO VICTIMS

BY ReBecca KecK

Ready… Set… Race for HOPE! MEN’S CUT & STYLE

“one run can change your day, many runs c an change your life” – unknown. you are invited to change the lives of sur vivors of domestic violence by suppor ting aVDa’s upc oming Race for Hope.

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aVDa’s 18th annual Race for Hope is scheduled for october 15, 2017 beginning at 7:30am on Florida atlantic universit y ’s Boc a Raton campus! The race of fers a 5K and 10 K option with registration costs ranging from $25 - $30 and features a Hometown Hero 5K Run, which is free for active dut y Palm Beach count y police and f ire rescue. if you are not a runner, you c an walk or show your suppor t by making a “ no Sweat Donation.”

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This year, aVDa’s Race for Hope includes our “ Purple Par t y Run” theme. we are encouraging at tendees to wear purple shor ts, shir ts, socks, sneakers, tutus, or costumes while you walk or run to show your suppor t for sur vivors of domestic violence. Purple Par t y awards will be presented to individuals who creatively embody our theme. over the last 18 years, aVDa’s Race for Hope has grown from 12 runners at our f irst event to over 1,0 0 0 people from all over South Florida and is now a cer tif ied, timed 5K /10 K c ourse. This year also features newly redesigned f inisher medals and more giveaways than ever before. aVDa would like to thank our current sponsors: The Vegso Family Foundation, Marshalls, Delray Honda, 4giRLS Foundation, comc ast, Spodak Dental, The ahrendts Family, Beverly cordner, Daughters of Penelope, Delray Beach Elks Lodge, Miller Physic al Therapy, grau and associates, and Har vest Seasonal grill and wine Bar. we hope you will join aVDa and our many sponsors, by bec oming a sponsor, registering for the race, or volunteering at the event. For more information and to register please visit ht tp://w w w.avdaonline.org/ event- info.

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By Wes Beach, CBIT, NLP SChOOl helpNEWS COMMUNITY Crossinology Brain Integration

Solutions for ADHD Tips For Handling Attention Deficit Disorder

Helpful tips you can do with or without treatment.

When you have Attention Deficit Disorder (with or without hyperactivity), its effect is ironically opposite to what “deficit” means. It isn’t that you lack attention in general; the disorder makes your attention instinct BYLINE HERE overly active, which causes you to unavoidably turn your attention to anything else that’s remotely attention-grabbing at the same time as what you need to pay attention to.

Timers

A person diagnosed with ADD/ADHD essentially has to pay attention to multiple things simultaneously at all times throughout the day. However, they can manage to focus all of their attention on television because there’s usually a lot of different things happening on the screen at the same time. This means that a person with ADD/ADHD can easily play a video game, but this isn’t healthy because the brain can end up depending on that level of stimulation at all times, making any comparatively gentler activity all the more difficult to keep focused on.

A timer is our friend because children can’t argue with a timer. You, the parent, don’t have to keep track of the time either. Try this when doing homework. Teach your child to set the timer and work for 15 minutes and then set the timer for a 5-minute break.

Meditation It’s a way of calming and relaxing the mind, thus improving the ability to focus.

Yoga Yoga is a combination of exercise and meditation.

Let’s breathe Breathing is one of the easiest and best ways to promote relaxation. Start

with a minute of deep breathing with the intent to relax the mind and body.

Practice when you’re relaxed. Then when you’re upset or hyper you’ll have the confidence and skill to calm yourself down.

Routine Many families find it hard to get out the door on time in the morning. Most people find spending a little extra time in the evening getting ready is well worth the effort. Have clothes laid out, book bag or briefcase ready and by the door. Have a written routine of what they need to do to get ready. Initially, it might take more time to teach them to do things on their own, but your hard work will pay off.

These tips can make an improvement but if you want to alleviate the symptoms of ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia & other learning disabilities, you have to get to the root of the problem, the brain. Crossinology Brain Integration Technique (BIT) is a hands-on acupressure process that works

with 80 sections of the brain. It’s an all-natural, painless, noninvasive, permanent treatment for learning disabilities that gets directly to the brain, the root of the learning problem.

Call for a free assessment. If you would like to learn more about BIT, come to a free talk, or sign up for a webinar.

Saturday, September 23 at 10:00 am Learning Improvement Center 301 Camino Gardens Blvd., Suite 204, Boca Raton, FL 33432 Tuesday, September 26 at 6:30 pm Spanish River Library 1501 Spanish River Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33431 Wednesday, September 27 at 12:30 pm or 6:30 pm Webinar RSVP (561) 809-4985, Wes@ Wesbeach.com or online at www.LearningImprovementCenter. com/free-talk/

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PLANNING YOUR LEGACY WITH DIGNITY

Although we know that life comes to an end, it’s often difficult to plan for this inevitable fact.

More people are beginning to understand that taking care of things ahead of time can relieve the burden on their loved ones. Planning and pre-funding your final arrangements in advance are one of the greatest gifts you can give your family.

With our funeral pre-planning program, families see the advantages and peace of mind of: • Making decisions together rather than doing it alone at a most difficult time • Eliminating emotional overspending • Locking in funeral costs at today’s prices (over 2000 Dignity facilities nationally) When a death occurs, which statement would you prefer:

FREE Personal Planning Guides and FREE Veterans Planning Guides are available.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

SEPTEMBEREvENtS Boca Raton Restaurant Month when: September 1-30, 2017 where: Participating Locations information: visit www.bocarestaurantmonth.com

Government Affairs Committee when: Thursday, September 14, 2017 / 11:30 aM to 12:30 PM where: Boca chamber, 1800 n. Dixie Highway

PRIME Professionals Group when: Friday, September 1, 2017 / 8:30 aM to 10:00 aM where: Regents Park Boca Raton, 6363 Verde Trail

Small Business Exchange when: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 / 8:00 aM to 10:00 aM where: Renaissance Boca Raton, 2000 nw 19th Street

Boca Chamber Ambassador Meeting when: Friday, September 1, 2017 / 8:30 aM to 10:00 aM where: Boca chamber, 1800 n. Dixie Highway

Exclusive Trustee Luncheon when: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 / 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM where: Boca Raton Resort & club, 501 E. camino Real

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The Best Places to Raise a Family in Florida

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Florida is a wonderful place to raise a family. The weather is almost always great and the cost of living is also relatively low, meaning parents won’t have to break the bank to live there. Plus, Florida has no state income tax. That means keeping more of every paycheck you earn. But what are the best places in Florida to raise a family?

Read on as we rank the top 10 cities.

Looking to move your family? check out the current mortgage rates in Florida.

In order to find the best places to raise a family in Florida, we looked at data on 65 cities across the state. we looked at metrics like family poverty rate, crime rate, child care costs, home value change, graduation rate, average deficit for families in poverty, median household income and median housing costs. check out our data and methodology section below to see where we got our data and how we put it together.

Key Findings • Orlando metro area makes a strong showing – Two of our top 10 best places to raise a family in Florida are in the orlando metro area. one suburb, winter garden, topped the entire list.

• You pay for quality in Florida – The majority of our 10 best places to raise a family in Florida have high costs of living. But as our data shows, if you can manage the costs, these are great places to raise a family.

• There are lots of youth – Despite the state’s reputation as the retirement capital of america, Florida also has plenty of young people. For example, in our top 10 cities, about 25% of the population are under the age of 20.

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1. Winter Garden winter garden, a suburb 14 miles west of orlando, is the best place in Florida to raise a family. This is a city full of young people. over 28% of the population is under the age of 20, meaning making new friends shouldn’t be too much of a problem for children here. winter garden also has a strong local economy. The city has a low unemployment rate of 5.9% and only 7.3% of families fall under the poverty line. For both of those metrics winter garden ranks in the top 10. in fact, winter garden ranked pretty well in most metrics. The main concern for families here and families looking to move here, is the relatively high housing costs. our data on housing costs shows that on average, winter garden residents pay about $1,215 per month. That is one of the higher figures in our top 10.

2. Wellington Wellington is a village just west of West Palm Beach and is, in fact, the most populous village in the state. This city was propelled up our rankings by high scores in economic metrics. For example, wellington has the highest median household income in our study. The average household earns over $81,000 per year. Parents will also be happy to hear that wellington has a solid high school graduate rate. it’s tied for second in the top 10 with a rate of 79.4%.

Something to keep in mind for people looking to bring their families to wellington are the high housing costs. according to the data we gathered, households here can expect to pay over $1,700 per month on housing, making it the least affordable city in our list.

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3. (tie) North Port

buck. the schools in Plantation are good (the graduation rate is over 76%), few families are under the poverty line (7.7%) and the city has a low unemployment rate (6.6%). all factors which make for one of the best places to raise a family.

For many families, safety is a primary concern. if you live in Florida and are worried about crime, north Port is the place to lay down roots. according to our data, north Port has a property crime rate of 1,859 per 100,000 residents and a violent crime rate of 165 per 100,000 residents. For both those metrics north Port ranks in the top 10, making it one of the safest cities in Florida.

Living in Plantation also means worrying less about crime. according to our research, Plantation has a crime rate of about 4,000 crimes per 100,000 residents. taking violent crime and property crime separately, we see that Plantation scores in the top 15 for both.

north Port is also relatively affordable for families. our data reveals that north Port has the 16th-lowest median monthly BYLINEhousing HERE costs of any city we analyzed. education is another area where north Port shines. our research shows that the area has a high school graduation rate of 79%, a figure which is higher than the state average.

Data and Methodology In order to find the best places to raise a family in Florida, SmartAsset analyzed data on 65 cities. Specifically, we looked at data on the following 11 factors:

Parents may be concerned about the high child care costs, however. our data shows the market rate cost of keeping a toddler in a private center is $163 per week. that would mean paying just over $8,500 per year for a single child in care.

• Family poverty rate. This is the percent of families who fall under the poverty rate. Data comes from the census Bureau’s 5-Year American Community Survey.

• Average deficit for families in poverty. This is the average income deficit for families who fall under the poverty line.

Data comes from the Census Bureau’s 5-Year American community survey.

3. (tie) Palm Beach Gardens Palm beach gardens is located north of west Palm beach. the main reason to raise a family here is the economic benefits. This city has a low poverty rate. Only 4.2% of families are living under the poverty line. Plus, Palm beach gardens has the second-lowest unemployment rate in the study.

• High school graduation rate. Data comes from the Florida Department of education. Data is measured at the county level and is for 2015.

• Percent of population under 20 years old. Data comes from the Census Bureau’s 5-Year American Community Survey.

the city also has a top 10 high school graduation rate, showing that the majority of students in Palm beach gardens get a decent education. day care costs. our data shows the weekly cost of keeping a toddler in a day care center amounts to only $143 per week, a top 20 rate.

5. Pembroke Pines raising a family in Pembroke Pines will probably be pricey. according to our data, Pembroke Pines ranks in the top half most expensive for both median housing costs and weekly child care costs.

8. Coral Springs

but there are reasons that parents are willing to pay a lot to live there. For one thing Pembroke Pines is one of the safest cities in the study. the city ranks in the top 15 in both of our crime metrics. For another, the unemployment rate is low, meaning finding work in the area hopefully won’t be too difficult.

Coral Springs, or the City of Coral Springs as it is officially known, takes our eighth spot for best places to raise a family in Florida. this is a fairly young city, chartered only in 1963, and has a fairly young population to match. Just under 29% of the population is under the age of 20. the city in the country is also relatively crime-free. according to our research, coral springs has top 10 scores in both its property crime rate and violent crime rate.

6. Doral

9. Boca Raton

Doral is another great place in Florida to raise a family if you can afford it. this city has the highest median monthly housing costs in the study. However that is partly offset by the earning potential of households in the area. our research shows that the average household in Doral earns just under $73,000 per year. That’s the second-highest median salary in the Florida.

boca raton took ninth place thanks to scoring in the top three in four metrics. Of these four metrics, Boca Raton’s most impressive score came in family poverty rate. only one other city in Florida that we analyzed had a lower family poverty rate than Boca Raton. And it’s tough to beat boca raton for families looking for work. the city has the ninth-lowest unemployment rate in the country.

Doral is also a city full of young families. over 31% of the population is under the age of 20.

Homeowners will also be pleased to learn that boca raton saw the third-highest increase in median home values from 2011 to 2015.

7. St. Cloud st. cloud is a city 26 miles southeast of orlando. this city has some of the best schools around. the high school graduation rate is above 80% – that’s the highest score in our top 10. Plus, st. cloud is affordable when it comes to www.bocasbestMagazine.coM

10. Plantation at around $1,400 per month in average housing costs, Plantation is one of the least affordable places in our study. but families in the area get quite a bit of bang for their

• Median monthly housing costs. Data comes from the Census Bureau’s 5-Year American Community Survey.

• Median household income. Data comes from the Census Bureau’s 5-Year American Community Survey.

• Property crime rate. This is the number of property crimes per 100,000 residents. Data comes from the Fbi and local authorities, and is from 2015.

• Violent crime rate. This is the number of violent crimes per 100,000 residents. Data comes from the Fbi and local authorities, and is from 2015.

• Percent change in median home values from 2011 to 2015. Data comes from the Census Bureau’s 5-Year american community survey.

• Unemployment rate. Data comes from the Census Bureau’s 5-Year American Community Survey.

• Child care costs. This is the market rate average weekly cost of keeping a toddler in a private care center. Data comes from Floridaearlylearning.com and is measured at the county level.

After collecting the data, we ranked each city in each metric. We then found each city’s average ranking, giving equal weight to all metrics except property crime rate and violent crime rate which we gave a half weighting. Each city’s final score was based on its average ranking. The city with the best average ranking received a 100. The city with the worst average ranking received a 0.

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West Boca Asian

sHinJu JaPanese BuffeT 7875 glades Rd Boca Raton (561) 488-4040

HasHi susHi/THai 9845 glades Rd Boca Raton (561) 477-9989

TemPura House 9858 clint Moore Rd #112 Boca Raton (561) 883-6088

Lemon Grass HoT PoT 21073 Powerline Rd Boca Raton (561) 609-2200 nikuya susHi THai 11395 w Palmetto Park Rd Boca Raton (561) 826-7224 sHanGHai CiTy 7860 glades Rd Boca Raton (561) 482-1291 saiTo’s JaPanese sTeakHouse 8841 glades Rd Boca Raton (561) 218-8788

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BoLay 5030 champion Blvd, suite g1D, Boca Raton, FL 33496

LinDBurGers 9834 glades Rd Boca Raton (561) 218-5557

CiTy fisH markeT 7940 glades Rd, Boca Raton (561) 487-1600

THe oriGinaL PanCake House 8903 glades Rd #1 Boca Raton (561) 470-4880

American/Steakhouses

THe DuCk Tavern 5901 n Federal Hwy BR, FL 33487

Ben’s DeLiCaTessen 9942 clint Moore Rd Boca Raton (561) 470-9963

firsT WaTCH 20401 State Road 7 Boca Raton (561) 883-0088

BonefisH GriLL 21065 Powerline Rd Boca Raton (561) 483-4949

GranD Lux Cafe 6000 glades Rd #1016 Boca Raton (561) 392-2141

CaPiTaL GriLLe 6000 glades Rd Boca Raton (561) 368-1077

HurriCane GriLL & WinGs 10125 glades Rd Boca Raton (561) 218-8848

BruCes DeLi 19575 n State Rd 7 #7, Boca Raton, FL 33498 561-483-2331

LonG isLanD BaGeL 21677 State Rd 7 Boca Raton (561) 218-4506

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Pinon GriLL 6000 glades Road #1390 Boca Raton (561) 391-7770 smokey Bones 21733 SR 7 Boca Raton (561) 852-7870 TGi friDays 20465 South State Rd Boca Raton (561) 483-8443 TruLuCk’s 351 w Plaza Real Boca Raton (561) 391-0755

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Latin/Mexican

Pubs/Sports Bars

Brio Tuscan Grille 5050 town center cir boca raton (561) 392-3777

casa Do Pão 22829 n state rd 7 boca raton (561) 852-8390

Boca ale house 9244 glades rd boca raton (561) 487-2989

Brooklyn BYLINE HERE Boys Pizza & PasTa 9967 glades rd boca raton (561) 477-3663

casa Tequila 8228 glades rd boca raton (561) 430-5458

Brick yarD micro BreWery 7050 w Palmetto Park rd boca raton (561) 544-0001

DaviTos iTalian 19635 state road 7 #49 boca raton (561) 482-2323

el Balcon De las americas 9964 sandalfoot blvd boca raton (561) 477-2737

Dominic’s i 8177 glades rd #19 boca raton (561) 487-3186

la PerraDa Del GorDo 23039 state rd 7 boca raton (561) 672-1883

olive GarDen 22161 Powerline rd boca raton (561) 750-0786

lime fresh mexican Grill 20642 state rd 7 #1 boca raton (561) 488-9870

Pizza chef iTalian BisTro 23269 state rd 7 boca raton (561) 477-5252

la Granja 21126 st andrews blvd boca raton (561) 392-1020

roTelli’s 21747 state road 7 boca raton (561) 852-7110

PaDrino’s cuBan 20455 state rd 7 boca raton (561) 451-1070

sal’s iTalian risToranTe 7036 w Palmetto Park rd boca raton (561) 417-4149

rancheriTos De Boca colomBian & laTin fooD 8903 glades rd #10 boca raton (561) 479-0047

sTallone’s iTalian kiTchen 9181 glades rd boca raton (561) 483-0009 sTeve’s WooD fireD Pizza 9180 glades rd boca raton (561) 483-5665 Thick & Thin resTauranT & Pizzeria 23062 sandalfoot Plaza Dr boca raton (561) 482-7020

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Mediterranean efes BisTro fish & Grill house 8903 glades rd D7 boca raton (561) 488-8883 PiTa n Go 22767 state rd 7 boca raton (561) 477-0633 Taso’s Greek Taverna 9834 glades rd c9 boca raton 561) 338-3646

Packy’s Grill 11379 w Palmetto Park rd boca raton (561) 482-0052 syBariTe PiG 20642 state road 7 boca raton (561) 883-3200

East Boca American/Steakhouses The liTTle chaleT 485 s Federal Hwy boca raton (561) 325-8000 13 american TaBle 451 e Palmetto Park rd boca raton (561) 409-2061 aBe & louie’s 2200 glades rd boca raton (561) 447-0024 Beach Park cafe 896 e Palmetto Park rd. boca raton, FL 33432 (561) 430-3899 Boca BurGer house 499 ne spanish river blvd #7., boca raton (561) 900-5030 Boca resTo 3360 n Federal Highway boca raton, FL 33431 561-430-5639 Boca lanDinG 999 e camino real boca raton (561) 368-9500

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BreWzzi 2222 glades rd boca raton (561) 392-2739 BuTcher Block Grill 7000 w camino real boca raton (561) 409-3035 choPs loBsTer Bar 101 Plaza real s boca raton (561) 395-2675 Grille on conGress 5101 congress ave boca raton (561) 912-9800 housTon’s 1900 nw executive center cir., boca raton (561) 998-0550 j. alexanDer’s 1400 glades rd boca raton (561) 347-9875 ke’e Grill 17940 n Military trail #700 boca raton (561) 995-5044 max’s Grille 404 Plaza real boca raton (561) 368-0080 The melTinG PoT 5455 n Federal Hwy boca raton (561) 997-7472 morTon’s 5050 town center cir #219 boca raton (561) 392-7724 mozarT café 7300 w camino real boca raton (561) 367-3412 Pavilion Grille 301 yamato rd #1201 boca raton (561) 912-0000 season’s 52 2300 nw executive center Dr boca raton (561) 998-9952 sePteMber 2017

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dining guide 2017 COMMUNITY NEWS Truluck’s 351 w Plaza Real Boca Raton (561) 391-0755 WhisTle sTop 395 nE Spanish River Blvd Boca Raton (561) 750-7867

Asian BYLINE HERE AsiA resTAurAnT 7600 w camino Real #101 Boca Raton (561) 544-8100 Bluefin sushi 861 yamato Rd #1 Boca Raton (561) 981-8986 five spice AsiAn sTreeT MArkeT 1200 yamato Rd # a1 Boca Raton (561) 989-1688 kApoW noodle BAr 431 Plaza Real Boca Raton (561) 347-7322 p.f. chAng’s 1400 glades Rd Boca Raton (561) 393-3722

kAsi 690 yamato Rd Boca Raton (561) 210-7949

Italian cAnnoli kiTchen eAsT 2001 n Federal Hwy Boca Raton (561) 338-2929 cArrABBA’s iTAliAn grill 6909 Sw 18th Street Boca Raton (561) 544-8838 cAsA d’Angelo 171 E Palmetto Park Rd Boca Raton (561) 996-1234 Josephine’s iTAliAn resTAurAnT 5751 n Federal Hwy Boca Raton (561) 988-0668 lA lunA iTAliAn BisTro 5030 champion Blvd Boca Raton (561) 997-1165

sushi rock 174 yamato Rd Boca Raton (561) 981-8440

lA villeTTA risTorAnTe 4351 n Federal Hwy Boca Raton (561) 362-8403

uncle TAi’s 5250 Town center cir Boca Raton (561) 368-8806

MArio’s osTeriA 1400 glades Rd #210 Boca Raton (561) 239-7000

rice sushi 6063 Sw 18th St #108, Boca Raton, FL 33433 (561) 392-8808

nick’s neW hAven pizzA 2240 nw 19th St #904 Boca Raton (561) 368-2900

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le rivAge 450 nE 20th St #103 Boca Raton (561) 620-0033

posiTAno iTAliAn resTAurAnT 4400 n Federal Hwy #109 Boca Raton (561) 232-3668

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rooTs iTAliAn kiTchen 212 S. Federal Hwy. Boca Raton (561) 757-6581 roTelli pizzA & pAsTA 698 yamato Rd Boca Raton (561) 549-0900 sAl’s iTAliAn risTorAnTe 861 yamato Rd #2 Boca Raton (561) 997-0808 TAliA’s TuscAn TABle 4070 n Dixie Hwy Boca Raton (561) 362-0874 TAnzy resTAurAnT 301 Plaza Real Boca Raton (561) 922-6699 TrATToriA roMAnA 499 E Palmetto Park Rd Boca Raton (561) 393-6715

Latin/Mexican cuBAn cAfe resTAurAnT 3350 nw Boca Raton Blvd Boca Raton (561) 750-8860 lAs fAJiTAs 2298 n Dixie Hwy Boca Raton (561) 620-1981 los TAcos 1956 nE 5th ave Boca Raton (561) 757-6126 rocco’s TAco’s 5250 Town center cir Boca Raton (561) 416-2131

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TAvernA kyMA 6298 n Federal Hwy Boca Raton (561) 994-2828

Pubs/Sports Bars duBliner irish puB 435 Plaza Real Boca Raton (561) 620-2540 gluTTonous goAT 99 SE Mizner Blvd #114 Boca Raton (561) 923-9457 hooTer’s 2240 nw 19th St #1101a Boca Raton (561) 391-8903 Miller’s Ale house 1200 yamato Rd Boca Raton (561) 988-9142 TAp 42 5050 Town center cir #247 Boca Raton (561) 235-5819 TilTed kilT 3320 airport Rd Suite 1 Boca Raton (561) 338-5458 Wishing Well irish puB 111 SE Mizner Blvd #9 Boca Raton (561) 750-5208 yArdhouse 201 Plaza Real #1201 Boca Raton (561) 417-6124 zinBurger Wine & Burger BAr 6000 glades Rd Boca Raton (561) 393-3252 while we will always try for 100% accuracy, we might have missed a favorite restaurant of yours in our dining guide. Please contact me at either 305.332.9101 or at Jerry@citynewsmagazine.com with any changes or comments you have. www.BocaSBESTMagazinE.coM

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Smart Choices Fueling Kids For Back To School

as kids head back to school, it’s a good time to refocus on nutritious food and beverage choices to make sure kids are properly fueled and ready to learn.

Making the best choices for her family is every mom’s priority, but it can be confusing to navigate all the options available.

achieve maximum bone strength. it’s also important to drink milk as an adult to help maintain bone strength and density. Most dairy alternatives don’t have the same nutrients as dairy milk and kids may not eat enough kale, spinach or sardines to replace the calcium in milk.

For example, many celebrity websites, diet books, blogs and popular social media feeds make it appear trendy to ditch dairy. yet experts say going dairy-free has significant downfalls, especially for kids and young adults. a survey from the national osteoporosis Foundation (noF) found 6 in 10 moms have tried restricting their dairy intake, and fewer moms encourage their kids to drink milk today compared to how many were encouraged to drink milk themselves as children – in fact, some are even restricting their children’s intake of dairy.

However, many moms know how important milk is for their kids. according to the noF survey, more than 80 percent of moms know milk is nutrient-rich. in fact, milk is the top food source for three of the four nutrients of concern identified by the Dietary guidelines for americans: calcium, vitamin D and potassium.

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incorporating farm-fresh milk into your diet can be fun for the whole family.

Try making your own flavored milk or smoothie at home with these recipes for Vanilla cinnamon Milk or a rainbow unicorn smoothie.

Find more information and nutritious recipes to pair with milk at milklife.com.

Vanilla Cinnamon Milk 8 1/2 1/4 2

ounces milk teaspoon pure vanilla extract teaspoon ground cinnamon teaspoons honey

in glass, combine milk with vanilla extract, ground cinnamon and honey. stir until well mixed. nutritional information per serving: 130 calories; 5 mg cholesterol; 8 g protein; 24 g carbohydrates; 105 mg sodium; 308 mg calcium (30% of daily value).

Rainbow Unicorn Smoothie 1 1/2 cups low-fat or fat-free milk, plus additional (optional) 1/2

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horn candles, wicks trimmed blend milk, yogurt and fruit until smooth, adding additional milk or water to thin, if needed.

Divide smoothie into four glasses and, if desired, top each with whipped cream, sprinkles and horn candles. nutritional information per serving: 120 calories; 1 g fat; 5 mg cholesterol; 5 g protein; 25 g carbohydrates; 3 g fiber; 60 mg sodium; 175 mg calcium (20% of daily value). Nutrition figures based on using fat-free milk.

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FAU Fighting Owls Hope To Revive Under New Head Coach Lane Kiffin

By Dale King Florida atlantic university’s Fighting owls football team hopes to shake loose from past inconsistencies and get back into the winning column this season under newly appointed Head Coach Lane Kiffin.

game against navy at Fau Stadium less than two weeks away. Three players were being rotated in the signal caller position to see who’d be in the slot on opening day.

community interest in the local football program – and gridiron action in general – has amped up in just the past few years, with Fau at the center. completion of a 60,000-seat stadium on the Boca Raton campus several years ago has focused attention on the school’s overall athletic program.

Kiffin said FAU’s first two opponents have very different offenses: the navy Midshipmen, in the night game on Sept. 1; then, the university of wisconsin Badgers, a week later on the road in Madison, Wisc. As the season was about to start, Kiffin and his assistant coaches were juggling various on-field styles.

in addition, the fourth annual Boca Raton Bowl will be held Dec. 19 at the Fau stadium, pitting teams from conference uSa and the american athletic conference in a pre-christmas contest to be televised again on ESPn and broadcast on ESPn Radio.

Fau’s owls football team – named for the burrowing creatures who live around the campus – has existed in the shadows since founding Head coach and former Miami Dolphins mentor Howard Schnellenberger resigned as varsity coach in 2011, though he has remained on as the football program’s spokesman. carl Pelini, the nebraska cornhuskers defensive coordinator who succeeded Schnellenberger in December 2011, resigned less than two years later along with defensive coordinator Pete Rekstis.

Fau brought in charlie Partridge as head coach in December 2013, wooing him away from arkansas where he had been the defensive line coach. in November 2016, FAU fired him after the Owls finished three consecutive 3-9 seasons.

Since arriving at Fau last December from alabama, where he was the offensive coordinator under Crimson Tide Coach Nick Saban, Lane Kiffin – who has both national Football League and college team mentoring on his resume – has been trying to whip the team back into shape.

During Media Day on Aug. 20, Kiffin told sports reporters was optimistic about the team’s defense, but still wasn’t satisfied with overall performance from the offense. “The defense ran well. we hit well. we went through 140 plays with one touchdown. it was an awesome day for the defense.”

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The new Fau head coach brought along younger brother, Chris Kiffin, as defensive coordinator for the Owls. Their dad, Monte Kiffin, was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defensive coordinator from 1996 to 2008. chris told reporters on Media Day that the family has long been involved in nFL football, and he recalled how he and Lane were ball boys as kids while their dad was an assistant in Tampa Bay. Chris Kiffin was particularly happy on Media Day, coming off a scrimmage that spotlighted the defense.

“Schematically, they are coming along,” he said. He did say they need to develop expertise to deal with multiple styles of play.

Randal Briles, assistant head coach and offensive coordinator under Lane Kiffin, was a little tough on his charges, but said: “They are a bunch of eager guys.

They want to win.” He also noted that the number of players under consideration for starting quarterback was “down to three.” actually, varsity football is fairly new to Fau. The university didn’t put 11 players on a college play field until 2001, with legendary coach Schnellenerger at the helm. (The gridiron at Fau Stadium is named for him).

Schnellenberger was a former offensive coordinator with the nFL’s indianapolis colts and Miami Dolphins who, as a head coach, turned around a lackluster Miami effort and won a national championship in his fifth season in 1983 after back-toback, nine-win seasons in 1980 and 1981.

He admitted then that “we have a lot of work to do” with the offensive line. “we are not where we want to be yet.”

After completing their first four years as an NCAA Division i-aa independent, the owls moved to Division i-a and the Sun Belt conference. Starting with the 2013–14 school year, the owls have competed in conference uSa.

During that session, he said the team did not yet have a starting quarterback, with the Sept. 1 opening

The team finished its inaugural season with a 4–6 record and followed the next season at 2–9. Major

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Florida Atlantic University Head Football Coach Lane Kiffin.

Florida Atlantic University Head Football Coach Lane Kiffin addresses reporters on Media Day at FAU Stadium. (Photo by Dale King) accomplishments in its first two seasons include the program’s first win, which came in its second game, against Bethune Cookman, 31–28, and won in the first meeting with newly created South Florida rival, Florida international university, 31–21. Both teams remain on Fau’s card, and the owls will host them this year: Bethune cookman at 8 p.m. Sept. 16, Fiu at 7 p.m. nov. 18.

His stint at FAU is Kiffin’s fourth head-coaching assignment. He was the oakland Raiders’ head coach for the 2007 season and part of the 2008 season before leaving that post. He went to Tennessee as head coach in 2009, but moved on to the university of Southern california after just a single season in Knoxville.

A former assistant at USC under Pete Carroll, Kiffin was the Trojans’ head coach from 2010 to 2012 and then left five games into the 2013 season. His results tally was 35-21 at Tennessee and uSc and 5-15 with the Raiders.

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Varicose Veins? Might be More than Meets the Eye

BY MINDI RUDAN We’ve all seen them; on the beach, bulging behind summer shorts or marring the look of an otherwise great “gam” or worse---on our own legs in the mirror: Varicose or spider veins. Defined basically as veins that have become enlarged and twisted, the “bulge,” appears when valves or the pair of “leaflet valves” veins have no longer meet properly, and simply put, the valves just don’t work anymore. (Valvular incompetence.) This causes blood being pumped from your heart-- that the oft taken for granted, hard-working veins carry to and fro-- to back up, if you will, creating the unsightly bulge we know as varicose veins. Most common in the superficial veins in the legs, which are subjected to high pressure from standing, too much sitting, inactivity or the dastardly leg crossing, these veins can actually be found anywhere on the body, even the face.

While most people seek remedy for the cosmetic aesthetics, there’s much more reason to check them out—especially as we age. And while there are countless vein clinics, or even medical “spas” that offer to treat the malady, few bear the pedigree of board certified, world-renown cardiologist Ariel Soffer, founder of Soffer Health Institute, now with SIX locations. His professional credits could fill a page alone, but his personal passion for this field and his journey towards it--is much deeper. This IS the doctor who for FOUR years had an ABC News Health segment called “Dr. Soffer’s Second Opinion.”The same doctor medical companies still call to test and give input on new methodology, new tools, techniques and breakthroughs.

This IS the doctor who gives a seminar in New Orleans every year for 3-500 other highly skilled physicians who travel from all over the country to learn from him. HIS techniques, his innate diagnostic ability and gain his insight into this specialty. He’s that talented, and that committed.

And lucky for us, his SoFla locations are graced by him –and a hand-picked and trained staff every day. His website heralds almost rock star adoration from legions of patients, some whose lives have potentially been saved, and countless others he’s made more livable and enjoyable because of his “vein whisperer-ish” knowledge, talent and years of focused experience.

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Kustin, company spokesperson and someone who’s clearly enamored of Dr. Soffer’s skill and humility after seeing what he does every day. “In this field, he is as good as it gets, yet the man is so kind, so warm and so approachable, it has spawned the growth of this practice.” And call me crazy, but when you are talking about your vascular health, your overall well-being and your potential to enjoy living life, going to a “medical spa” to be treated for veins that work in tandem with your heart daily—SHOULDN’T be a crap-shoot. “You want the best,” said Kustin. “Two people can walk in with the same bulging vein issue, but there’s no way to tell if either has any real underlying health issues. It’s more than just cosmetic.” And Dr. Soffer’s ability makes sure patients don’t walk out just cosmetically beautiful, but walk out KNOWING there isn’t a serious hidden health issue that could be life threatening just down the road. “Sometimes people aren’t bothered by the bulging vein but they experience achy, very tired legs, numbness or restless legs and they never associate these “symptoms” with varicose veins. That’s why seeing a doctor as qualified as Dr. Soffer and his staff becomes so vital.”

And fixing the issue is relatively simple. “And pain-free,” he added. “Most procedures involve closing the vein, sometimes repairing it. The new lasers are very low risk, super accurate and extremely effective. We can also inject saline. It depends on the severity.” When asked why this doctor has made vein health his focus

when he clearly is still regarded as one of America’s top cardiologists, the answer brought staggering clarity and a character trait we all want in our doctors. “It was emotional for Dr. Soffer. He wanted to stop fixing the sometimes near unfixable issues in cardiology.

Instead he wants to help people prevent these lifethreatening issues BEFORE they take a toll. Before they compromise how a patient lives life …and he gets an immediate hug,” half-joked Kustin. “He SEES people pain free, enjoying life again who didn’t even know it was possible for them. They never connected the dots, he does.” With six offices locally, Deerfield Beach, Weston, Pembroke Pines, Aventura, North Miami Beach, Hialeah/Miami Lakes, Dr. Soffer is accessible.

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Two Ways To Maximize Your Charitable Contributions

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hereHERE is seemingly no end to the solicitations we BYLINE

receive from qualified charitable organizations seeking our assistance. Solicitations come by regular mail, e-mail, television commercials, and through word of mouth with respect to organizations we may participate in, such as religious, educational, or social organizations. Our collective support of these institutions serves a growing need for assistance to needy individuals throughout our country. while our collective generosity makes us all feel good, we also want to make certain we maximize our tax deduction, that also makes us feel good.

There is a myriad of rules regarding deductibility of cash contributions to qualified organizations, along with percentage limitations as to how much can be deducted against adjusted gross income, depending upon the type of organization you donate to. This brief column will address two specific subjects that are generally important to South Florida residents. The two subjects are: 1. what deductions is one entitled to if you volunteer for an organization and provide personal services?

2. If you make contributions of cash or tangible property, what type of substantiation do you need to secure, retain, and file with your tax return?

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Deductions for Volunteers:

we all know we are not entitled to any tax deduction for the value of services we may perform for a charitable organization. Even such a valuable donation as a pint of blood, while noble, does not entitle you to a tax deduction.

But volunteers to charitable organizations are permitted to deduct out-of-pocket costs incurred while performing their services, limited to the generally applicable rules and regulations for charitable contributions. Thus, if you perform services for a charity, and incur the following types of expenses, you will be entitled to a tax deduction: • Away from home travel expenses, including round trip travel, taxi, and transportation between airports, hotels and events, etc.

• If you entertain others on behalf of the charity, for example, to secure a large contribution, you can deduct the cost of entertainment. The cost of your own entertainment or meal, is however, not deductible.

• If you use your vehicle, while performing services for a charitable organization, you may deduct unreimbursed expenses directly attributable to such use.

Alternatively, a flat $0.14 per mile for charitable use of your vehicle is available.

• If you wear special uniforms when you do volunteer work and your uniform has no general utility, you can deduct the cost of acquiring and cleaning the uniform.

• If you incur miscellaneous expenses such as printing, extensive telephone use, mailings, or any other similar expenditures on behalf of a charitable organization, you may be entitled to a tax deduction.

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Charitable deductions for the above expenses must be substantiated by a written acknowledgement from the charity if the deduction exceeds $250. you should secure an acknowledgement indicating the amount expended, category of expenses, and confirming you received nothing of value in return for your contribution.

If you are spending funds on behalf of a charity, it is important you secure written documentation from the charity about the nature of your efforts and the need for you to lay out funds for expenses. if you incur significant costs, it is recommended you submit the expenses, with receipts, to the charity for confirmation, even if they are not going to reimburse you. As always, maintain detailed records of all your expenses.

If your volunteer efforts are ongoing and expenses considerable, consider arranging with the charity for them to directly pay all of the expenses you incur during your voluntary service and reimburse the charity with a tax deductible payment for these costs. This may simplify the documentation requirements.

Great personal satisfaction flows from doing good deeds, but when you do good deeds and also secure a tax deduction, it can amplify your allocation of personal monies to charitable endeavors.

2. Substantiation for Charitable Donations: To support the tax benefits you seek, you are required to keep adequate records and secure substantiation for both cash and property donations. The following list is a brief guide to the rules and regulations. For more detailed information, see IRS Publication 1771, available on the IRS website.

Recent cases have denied taxpayers charitable donations for failure to secure and file required documentation with their tax returns. The greater the dollar value of your donations, the more important it is to secure the appropriate documentation and complete the required iRS forms.

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Cash Donations: small cash donations are relatively simple. all you need to retain is a bank record supporting the donation, or a written receipt from the charity, indicating the charity’s name, date of donation, and the amount of the contribution. if your cash donation exceeds $250, you need to retain a copy of your canceled check and must secure a donor acknowledgement letter no later than the due date of the tax return. the written acknowledgement must state whether you received any goods or services in consideration of the donation. the $250 threshold is a per donation amount. therefore, if you make several donations to the same charity throughout the year, but they total more than $250, you do not need to secure acknowledgement letters for your contributions.

Contributions of Property: contributions of tangible property is an easy way to secure a charitable contribution deduction, so long as all rules and regulations are followed. the general rules are as follows: a.Property donations valued at less than $250 should be substantiated by a written receipt from the charity, showing the organizations name, the date and place of the contribution, along with a detailed description of the property. you should also retain records that indicate the property’s cost basis and fair market value on the date of contribution. b.contributions in excess of $250 require more documentation. in this case, donors must receive a written acknowledgement from the charity following rules similar to above. if the charitable contribution exceeds $500, you must also complete Form 8283 and include it with your tax return. c.For property contributions of $5,000 or more, a qualified appraisal must be secured and schedule b of Form 8283 (the appraisal summary) signed by the appraiser and the donee organization.the schedule and form must be attached to the tax return. extensive rules apply to the completion of Form 8283 and the contents required to be included in the qualified appraisal. the appraisal must be done by a qualified appraiser in accordance with generally accepted appraisal standards. the appraiser must have verifiable education and experience in valuing the specific type of property which has been donated.

D.if one is donating artwork or other high value property, strict adherence to irs rules and regulations is imperative. e.if the property donation consists of publicly traded securities, an appraisal is not required if there are readily available market quotations for the securities. this brief column is intended to remind you there are tax benefits available to volunteers and for donations of cash and securities, as well as for personal property. in order to secure the deductions it is important you consult with your tax advisor to make certain you are meeting all the requirements needed to secure the deduction. Keep doing good deeds and supporting the organizations you trust with cash, securities, and personal property donations. but be sure you document your donations properly and file the necessary schedules and support with your annual personal tax return. *** This article provides generalized tax and financial information for educational purposes only. It does not provide any personalized tax, investment, legal, or other business or professional advice. Before taking any action with respect to the matters addressed, you should seek assistance of a professional who is familiar with your particular situation. The author and publisher accept no responsibility for any actions taken, or not taken, by any reader of this article.

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AN EMPOWERED LIFE WITH ALLERGIES AND ASTHMA WHAT TO DO AFTER YOU HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH ALLERGIES OR ASTHMA?

Chances are you have suffered an episode that led you to the ER and or to the allergist. The allergist is the specialist that tests, diagnoses and treats allergies and asthma and all the symptoms and conditions related. You are now diagnosed and on a treatment plan that includes most probably prescription medications, epinephrine auto-injector, a food allergy action plan or an asthma action plan.

Where to go from here to continue living a happy and healthy life and creating an inclusive environment?

Learn.

Educating the patient starts with the physician but it doesn’t end in the examining room. There are support groups where you can share each other experiences, official organizations that share useful information on their websites such as ACAAI (American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology) and the AAAAI (American Association of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology). It’s a teamwork that starts with your physician, clinicians and nurses that will help you understand the function of medications and the option for allergy shots if needed. They will provide you with action plans and any other form that schools and after care facilities will need.

Adapt.

Adapting your life to the new condition can be overwhelming at first, especially if the patient is a school-aged child. As a parent you’d want to have her/him under control at all times, yet all you’ll need to do is to educate your family, friends and all care-takers that spend time with your child.

They will have to learn how to identify symptoms in order to administer epinephrine when needed, and not let the conditions escalate to emergency level.

Having a pet allergy doesn’t mean that you will have to give the pet away, being diagnosed with exercise induced asthma doesn’t mean you will not be able to practice sports, being allergic to a food doesn’t mean that you will not be able to eat anymore or share happy moments like birthday parties or family gatherings.

After understanding the steps and precautions to take as a family to prevent an allergic reaction, feeling overwhelmed will be a thing of the past.

Inspire, motivate, speak-up.

Now that you learned the in-and-out of your child condition, it’s time to educate others. You will encounter all sorts of reactions, and you’ll have to have much patience and determination. Many people have misled or incomplete ideas of what allergies are, not everyone is empathic or will be willing to cooperate, but the safety and well-being of the patient are paramount.

Support and encouragement are always the best way to empower.

Florida Center For Allergy & Asthma Care has 17 convenient locations throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. To schedule an appointment call 1-877-4-ALLERGY or visit florida-allergy.com

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God’s Corner

My view from the City Council

BY RoBeRt S. WeinRoth

Prayer

by Dr. MiKe rozenbLuM (green cHiroPractic) caLVary cHaPeL FtL - Men’s Ministry

so if god already knows everything, why do we even need to pray?

Boca Raton Is No Longer Just A Nice Place To Retire

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hen my family relocated to boca raton from the northeast with two small children we quickly realized most amenities were designed for adults not children.

even as we began to plan for the eventual enrollment of our children into preschool and public school, we realized good programs were often oversubscribed and portables were often pressed into service to supplement brick and mortar classrooms as the school district endeavored to catch up with the increasing demand of families, like ours, moving south to enjoy the more relaxed lifestyle.

Granted, there were (and are) parks and beaches but, it was a challenge to find enriching activities for our children. the play areas at MacDonald’s and chuck-echeese were hardly designed to do much more than occupy rather than stimulate. today, however, parents have a multitude of activities and venues from which to select as they seek to enhance their children’s natural curiosity and interest in the world around them.

god existed before there was anything else, has everything under His command, is all powerful and after creation says in the book of genesis, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness;”. God created us to have relationship with Him. Prayer is simply defined as talking to God. although god knows everything, like any Father, He still likes to hear the request of his children. as a christian, i believe that the Messiah has already come. His name is Jesus, and while He was with us, He gave us an example of how to pray. Here is a very modern translation of the bible which highlights His example for prayer: “our Father in Heaven, reveal who you are. set the world right; Do what’s best— as above, so below. Keep us alive with three square meals. Keep us forgiven with you and forgiving others. Keep us safe from ourselves and the Devil. You’re in charge! You can do anything you want! You’re ablaze in beauty!” (the Message)

Here are 5 things to remember about PRAYER: 1. Process. there really isn’t one. we can pray anywhere, anytime. He recommends praying without ceasing. it is always good to get your head and your heart right before praying. i also recommend to pray for others and not just ourselves.

Here are but a few of the free or almost free enriching activities for children: 1. First and foremost, Boca Raton has thousands of acres of parks and five miles of public beaches. sugar sand park offers 132 acres of green space, a vintage carousel, the willow theater which presents family friendly productions, the explorium, where children are challenged to learn about science and more. recently, the greater beach & Parks District made a major investment in the updating of the science Playground which is now aDa compliant and fully accessible to children with mobility challenges.

2. gumbo Limbo nature center enjoys a worldwide reputation for its work with sea turtles and other sea life. the nature center is located within 20 acres of protected barrier islands, which provide an important refuge to the number of plants and animals that live in the area. Visitors can view the fish and other sea life in the huge tanks and learn about the efforts at nursing sea turtles back to health and protecting the nests of turtle eggs.

3. at the children’s Museum children are encouraged to touch, play, feel and experiment. all exhibits are hands on and interactive. all exhibits are designed with the children’s development in mind.

2. Power. remember who you are praying to. god is all powerful. He created the whole thing. which means He is the architect of everything. i rejoice in worshipping a god i don’t fully understand all the time. However, i know, based on evidence, that He has the power to do anything.

3. PriVacy. we know that the bible tells us that wherever 2 or 3 are gathered in His name, the Lord will be there. but i believe the most effective prayer is private. whenever i want intimacy with someone, i want it to be just between me and them.

4. POSTURE. Immediately, you think of the “right” posture during prayer. Prayer comes from your heart, so don’t worry about the position of your body. instead, be mindful of the posture and condition of your heart.

5.PersonaL. Make prayer real and not repetitious. no one has conversation where they repeat the same things over and over. it should be no different with god. talk to Him as a Father or as a friend who sticks closer than a brother. He loves you unconditionally.

4. at the sol theater, when it’s story time, children get to see the story happen right in front of your very eyes! Live theater is an amazing experience for kids.

MY PERsonAl PRAYERs includEs 4 bAsic coMPonEnts:

these are but a few of the activities parents can use to help enrich their children.

Many others are available on a regular basis through the boca raton Public Library and the Palm beach county Public schools.

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adoration - god you are awesome and i love you

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confession - you and i both know the dumb things i do. Please forgive me

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thanksgiving - i realize i have way more than i deserve. thanks!

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supplication - Here is what i am asking from you. only do it if you agree that it is best for me

During the summer, the library partners with the schools to ensure the children’s learning doesn’t go “offline.” There are opportunities to win prizes for continuing to read books throughout the summer. During the academic year, children have access to a multitude of resources, both online and on the shelf. getting your children a library card is the first step to unlocking a wonderful world of learning to them.

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CONSTRUCTION LISTING NO. BBF-117213259

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CATEGORY Contractor Fencing

PRICE 500,000

DOWN 500,000

ADJ NET 312,770

SALES 1,396,585

Reason for Sale-Relocating- Profitable South Florida Fence Contractor. Established since 2006 serving Broward & Palm Beach county.

75% residential / 25% commercial work. Experienced installers on staff. Impeccable reputation in South Florida. Over 100 signed contracts on back log for the new the owner. 2 Ford F-350 included in the sale. 2016 sales $1.4 million with an owner benefit 300k+. 2017 sales tracking 40% higher. 2017 Sales Under $1 million thru 6-30. PRICED TO SELL NOW !

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LISTING NO. BBF-117212996

LOCATION Broward, Florida

CATEGORY Dist-Funeral Products

PRICE 450,000

DOWN 112,500

ADJ NET 147,584

SALES 544,962

Profitable Distribution business specializing in the educational sector. Seller has been Servicing Broward County schools since the late 90’s. This firm has est. a strong market niche in uniform sales & educational items through their direct contract w/the Broward county school system. $50k worth of Inv. included in the sale. 2016 Owner benefit $140k+. All uniforms are embroidered on premises. Great bks & records (Tax Returns on file). Low rent of $2020/mo. 2000 sq ft warehouse. Lender pre-qualified.

LISTING NO. BBF-117213019

LOCATION Broward, Florida

CATEGORY Dist-Snack Items

PRICE 310,000

DOWN 77,500

ADJ NET 117,123

SALES 275,918

Reason for Sale: Relocating- Profitable Wholesaler/Manufacturer of Snack items. Established since 2003 supplying large corporations, retailers, high end social clubs & Internet sites. All snacks are manufactured on the property. Owner benefit $117k for 2016. 2017 trending up 40%. Low rent. $2603. Lease extends to 2028. 2 experienced W2 employees. Should qualify for Visa. Simple to run. Nationwide clients.

EQUIPMENT S & S LISTING NO. BBF-117212735

LOCATION Broward, Florida

CATEGORY Sewing Machine

PRICE 99,000

DOWN 99,000

ADJ NET 52,781

SALES 244,744

Reason for Sale: Retirement- Established West Broward Vacuum Sales/ Service/Repair Business. Established since 2000 servicing Weston, Davie, Plantation, Sunrise and Pembroke Pines. Authorized Miele Dealer. Good lease extending to 2026. Busy shopping center with ample parking. Owner benefit $50k/year for a working owner. Seller will transition for 14 days.

LAWN/LANDSCAPING LISTING NO. BBF-117211849

LOCATION Palm Beach, FL

CATEGORY Lawn Biz Residential

PRICE 59,900

DOWN 59,900

ADJ NET 74,594

SALES 108,216

Reason for Sale: Relocating- Profitable Residential Lawn Route in Boynton Beach. 100% of all accounts are located in the West Boynton Beach area. 90 accounts concentrated in 1.5 mile radius. 2016 Sales $100k+. Owner benefit $74k for a working owner. Home based/ Relocatable/Simple to run. Fully equipped trailer & equipment. Average Home value $300k-$400k. Priced to sell now! 3 years tax return on file. Should Qualify For Visa.

LIQUOR RELATED BIZ LISTING NO. BBF-117213212

LOCATION Palm Beach, FL

CATEGORY Liquor Store

PRICE 850,000

DOWN 750,000

ADJ NET 240,722

SALES 1,444,684

Reason for Sale: Career Change - Profitable South Palm Beach Liquor Store. Est since 2000 servicing Boca Raton community. $295k Worth of inventory incl in the sale. 2016 sales 1.4 million +. Strong Owner benefits of 200k+ for a working owner. Great books and records.

3ps LICENSE incl in the sale Worth $100k. Over 400k of tangible assets in the acquisitions. Exp staff covers the balance of the hrs.

MEDICAL RELATED BIZ LISTING NO. BBF-117212720

LOCATION Broward, Florida

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ADJ NET 18,233

SALES 135,250

Franchise Weight Loss Center & Med Spa in N. Broward. Weight loss programs provide supervised medical attention w/personal support from a caring & motivating counselors. Addt’l services incl. lipotropic treatments, Vit. B-12 injections, body composition analysis. A doctor owner can add Botox & more services. Great Margate/E. Coral Springs location in a heavy traveled shopping center w/Nat’l Anchors.

Absentee Owner. Owner Benefit for a working owner replacing Mgr. Price includes franchise trnsfr fee.

PUBLISHING LISTING NO. BBF-117211651

LOCATION Broward, FL

CATEGORY Publishing

PRICE 675,000

DOWN 168,750

ADJ NET 267,665

SALES 615,512

Award-winning, well-respected monthly print magazine w/solid advertising base targets families in Broward County. Weekly e-newsletter & a variety of digital products contribute to annual revenue. 2016 sales totaled $615K; projected revenue for 2017 is $715K. (Jan-June 2017 actual sales exceeded $363K) Plenty of opport. for continued growth. Owner’s benefits $250K + (verifiable bks & records). Buyer must have previous publishing, advertising sales or marketing exp. & must submit financial statements.

RETAIL MISCELLANEOUS LISTING NO. BBF-117211627

LOCATION Broward, Florida

CATEGORY Kiosk

PRICE 350,000

DOWN 350,000

ADJ NET 203,267

SALES 729,413

Very Profitable Sunglass Franchise in a major mall. 3 Kiosk locations in the one of the busiest malls in Florida. One of So. FL’s most traveled tourist destinations. Nat’l franchise sources sunglasses that allows a great retail margin. Exp. staff in place. Owner manages the back end of the business. 2016 Sales exceed $729k. Owner benefit $200k+. Retail software allows for easy verification per Kiosk. Visa qual. Lease ext. to 2021. Buyer to qualify w/broker as landlord is one of the largest in the US. LISTING NO. BBF-117213226

LOCATION Miami, FL

CATEGORY Consignment Shop

PRICE 195,000

DOWN 39,000

ADJ NET 92,183

SALES 266,888

Profitable Women’s Designer Brands Consignment Boutique. Perfectly located in North Miami near Aventura in a busy shopping center on Biscayne Blvd. Seller consigns designer shoes,handbags, sportwear, evening wear, day wear. Seller carries all the famous famous brands like Versace, Hermes, Chanel, Louis Vitton, Gucci, Prada, Christian Dior, Christian Loubotin, Roberto Cavali, Valentino, Emilio Pucci Tory Burch, Alaia & More. $350k worth of consignment inv. (not owned by the seller). Great Bks & Records.

SECURITY RELATED LISTING NO. BBF-117213031

LOCATION Broward, FL

CATEGORY Security Systems

PRICE 199,000

DOWN 199,000

ADJ NET 85,027

SALES 113,165

Home Based Medical Alert Firm. Everyone has seen the commercials “I’ve fallen and can’t get up “ Now its your turn to get a piece of the senior market promoting monitoring services w/equipment. Incl. in the sale is around 300 active members with monthly, quarterly or annual memberships from $19.95-$39.95/mo. This is perfect home based business. Huge market w/fast growing senior population. Work PT & maintain income stream or FT & grow the company. Website, marketing slicks & training included.

RESTAURANT LISTING NO. BBF-117212731

LOCATION Miami, FL

CATEGORY Fast Food Franchise

PRICE 175,000

DOWN 43,750

ADJ NET 75,305

SALES 558,088

Fast Casual Franchise in the Heart of Doral-FL. Don’t miss this one! Perfect Bks & Records (Fully Documented Tax Returns & W-2 ee’s) Top location in Doral w/great street visibility. This location is a great corp. store. Mgmt in place but the owner benefit is for a FT working owner ($75)k. Should Qualify For Visa. Bank financing avail. Lunch rush is super busy. A new owner can develop dinner & catering then watch the earnings grow. Lease ext. to 2031. Buyers must financially qualify before exec. summ.

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