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A Nod to Grads, Dads, Flags and the Kick-back Care-free “Dog” Days of Summer Wednesday, June 14 make the effort to fly a flag. Whether you hoist it up a pole, fly it on your car, or carry its significance in your heart; the AMERICAN FLAG signifies freedom, bravery, kindness, greatness and should stir deep within you an abiding sense of pride. No matter where you sit on the rollercoaster of political rhetoric, it’s still—and ALWAYS will be a privilege to be an American. Enjoy the start of a wonderful summer.

Spring sprung, April showers (not that many) brought BOTH some May SoFLA flowers AND just the beginning of “Scorch” (what we call our summer heat). And believe it or not, here we are HALFWAY thru 2017 --starting June. Gemini babies, June brides, Graduation “season,” and the chance to honor our flag and our fathers.

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School’s out, the “pressure” of season lapses a bit, and we get to breathe a bit deeper, linger a little longer and maybe sneak in a summer read or two. But in South Florida there’s no skirting it---IT’S H—O—T!!

While we know we can’t be all things to all people, we are sincerely trying to bring you a concerned, family-friendly and informative magazine that leads with compassion and caring first. We want to welcome the residents of Pompano Beach who we now reach due to the merger between the Margate and Pompano Chamber s of Commerce and we look forward to not just a great summer, but a hopeful nod to our collective future. Please patronize our advertisers, and go HUG (or thank) a mom today.

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CALENDAR EVENTS

COMMUNITY NEWS

JUNE

007 Casino Royale for Cancer

The Pamela Caglianone Foundation presents 007 Casino Royale for Cancer. The event will take place from 7 pm to 11 pm at Hugh’s Catering, located at 4351 NE 12 Terrace, Oakland Park FL 33334. Join us for a fun filled evening of casino style gaming. You can try your luck at Black Jack, Roulette and Craps. The Pamela Caglianone Foundation is a not-for-profit Florida corporation, dedicated to provide emotional support and financial assistance for children and families affected by cancer. For more information, visit www.pamelacaglianonefoundation.com.

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Senior Expo

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Seniors are invited to the City of Coconut Creek Senior Expo. There will be different types of medical screenings and a variety of vendors. Everyone is welcome, but it is geared towards ages 55 and older. The expo will be held from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Coconut Creek Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road. For more information, call 954-545-6698.

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Sounds at Sundown Residents can enjoy some live music under the stars at the City of Margate Sounds at Sundown. The Samantha Russell Band will be performing. The event takes place from 5 pm to 10 pm at the NW Corner of Margate Blvd. & 441. For more information, visit www.margatefl.com.

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The Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament Summer SLAM

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The Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament Summer SLAM part one is scheduled for June 3rd, 2017 and part two August 12th, 2017 located just south of the Pompano Beach Pier. The contestants paddle and peddle to help support a cause that provides homes to some of the most technologically dependent children in the country and address the educational, social and medical needs of both typically developing and special needs children. Remember to be there for the weigh in at 2:30 pm with tons of prizes thrown off stage when guessing the weight of all the HUGE fish hitting the scales! For more information, visit www.extremekayakfishing.com.

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The City of Pompano Beach Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department invites you to cool off with a dip in the pool while you enjoy a featured flick. This free event will be held at 8 pm at the Houston Sworn Pool, located at 901 NW 10th Street. Snacks and refreshments will be available. The featured flick that evening will be “Pete’s Dragon.” For more details, visit http://pompanobeachfl.gov/.

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Join us for an evening of great music and entertainment as Vista Motor Company presents Music under the Stars every second Friday of the month. Music kicks off at 7 pm at the Great Lawn, located at the intersection of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Boulevard. Our featured band for this month is Headspace, a 90’s Rock Band. For more information, call 954-786-4111.

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Treat you Dad to a special Father’s Day! The Father’s Day Domino Tournament will be held from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at NW Focal Point Senior Center, 6009 NW 10 Street, Margate. For more information, visit www.margatefl.com.

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Heart for Arts presents its annual summer dance extravaganza (SDE). SDE is a faith based summer dance program available for ages 4-17. The recital will take place at 9 am at U4Ria Dance Studio, 1301 Lyons Rd Coconut Creek, FL 33063. SDE’s mission is to empower inspiring young dancers and leaders of tomorrow with an encouraging environment where they are given the opportunity to learn different art of dance; as well as an opportunity to experience a memorable summer. For more details, email summerdancex@ gmail.com.

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Learn all about football from Superbowl Champion Jonathan Freeny. The Jonathan Freeny Football Camp will take place from 9 am to 3 pm on June 24th and June 25th at Coconut Creek High School, located at 1400 NW 44th AVE Coconut Creek. There will be competitive games, skills training and food. For more details, visit www. theresourceroom.org.

4th Annual Women’s Conference

The Holiness House of Worship will host the 4th Annual Women’s Conference. The conference will empower women and be held at 7:30 pm at Holiness House of Worship, located at 2330 NW 2nd Street, Pompano Beach. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/.

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FINANCIAL / TAX ADVICE RobeRt Spielman, Cpa, JD

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BECOMING A FRORIDA RESIDENT? As the Florida season winds down, snowbirds often consider whether now is the time to make the move to become a Florida resident. Whether you are changing your domicile from New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, or elsewhere, the rules are generally the same. The focus here is from changing from a New York domicile to Florida, but the concepts apply across the board. Just because you “feel” you have moved the center of your life to Florida, you must be prepared to document such a change when questioned by your former home state on audit.

Taxpayers are subject to the full incidence of tax in New York if they are domiciled here, or maintain a permanent place of abode in New York, and are present in New York for more than 183 days. A part day in New York is considered a day.

This day count test is commonly known as the statutory residence test. Domicile is a subjective test as to where one actually lives and considers to be their home.

To avoid a statutory residence finding, one must prove they were not present in New York for more than 183 days. To prevail on audit, one must document each day, establishing their whereabouts (either in or out of New York) with supporting documentation. These same rules apply to New York State residents who may have a New York City pied-à-terre.

Items to be Retained:

• Contemporaneous diary • Credit card receipts (personal and corporate cards) • Parking records • Bank statements showing location of ATM withdrawals • Cell phone records (copies of statements should be requested monthly.)

• Records of entry into buildings (“swipe” cards). These should be requested monthly.

• Expense reports submitted to one’s employer. Keep your own copy.

• Relevant records showing restaurant, gas, auto repair, medical, charges, • Car service receipts • Records of club or gym usage • Proof of vacation days (especially if travelling away from the New York area) • Passports • Records of private jet travel, if applicable. Flight logs can be very informative.

• Airline boarding passes, frequent flyer records, hotel bills • EZ Pass records

Actions to Consider When Establishing a Florida Domicile: Retaining the records noted above will not cause you to prevail in a domicile examination if you have not been able to clearly demonstrate your change in domicile from your former State to the new State. While domicile is a “state of mind”, there are things you can do to support your change in domicile.

• File for Florida Declaration of Domicile pursuant to F.S. 222.17 • File a Florida Homestead Declaration for your Florida home • Obtain a Florida driver’s license and register your vehicles in Florida • Terminate Automobile registrations and licenses in your prior home State • Register to vote in Florida and actually vote.

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LUCK: Opportunity Meets Preparedness.

The formula for success in business is all about luck.

Luckily, the amount of luck you have is up to you.

To be successful in business, first you must have a product or service that will satisfy a need or want of your intended customers. Next you need to let those customers know that you are ready to serve them and communicate why you are an ideal choice as a provider.

It’s a very competitive world out there for most businesses and this is where the Chamber of Commerce comes in. A Chamber is really a networking group for businesses to learn from each other and share ideas. Yes, it should be a good source of referrals and membership is a statement of good standing in the business community but it takes involvement to make the Chamber work for you.

The Margate Chamber decided to partner with the Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce to expand the network and increase the opportunities.

Now, it is up to you to make your membership in the Chamber bring you some good luck. To do that you must be engaged and involved. Take the time to go to Grand Openings and introduce yourself to new business owners. Participate in events and networking opportunities. Make it your mission to not only build your own success but the success of others in the business community.

Want some extra luck? Spend some time getting to know other Chamber members and figure out how you can get the most value out of this network as we begin the final half of 2017. Make sure you are really prepared to grab all the opportunities that come your way so the second half of the year can be your luckiest yet.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

BY ALAN J. REINDFELD, ESQ

Why Do I Need a Durable Power of Attorney/Healthcare Surrogate?

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have clients calling to ask for a simple will and decide against having other documents such as a durable power of attorney and healthcare surrogate. So let me give a small, brief overview on why this is a bad idea.

A person who ignores all types of basic necessary documents, ignores why they are necessary for estate planning. Specifically: Durable Powers of Attorney - This is a very basic document. It lets someone act for you financially. This can be used for anything. When a person gets older, if you are unable to manage your affairs due to any number of reasons, including old age, dementia, etc. According to the Alzheimer’s Institute, a woman in her 60s has a 1 in 6 chance, or a rounded off 17% chance of developing this disease. In comparison, for a woman, the chance of breast cancer is 1 in 11 or 9%. This does not include dementia, cognitive impairment, or several other diseases which can strike a person and render them unable to manage their day to day affairs. What does this mean?

Well you have a better chance of some type of mental deficiency happening to you then winning the lottery.

necessary protection for any medical provider in order to provide a person any medical information about a parent, child, cousin, or relative. Otherwise, they may not provide the information. It’s an unfortunate sad truth, but nobody wishes to be sued or lose their license for providing information to someone who was not authorized by the patient.

While it may be a difficult subject for some people to talk about, it is never too late to plan for the future. Nobody knows what will happen tomorrow therefore, if you do not have your basic Estate Planning documents in place, please make this a priority. You should prepare for the future by making sure your Healthcare Surrogate and Durable Power of Attorney are set up to protect your family against your inability to manage your financial affairs.

Healthcare Surrogates - If you are incapacitated and unable to make healthcare decisions…who can make them for you? Your children, your spouse, your friend, a sibling? This document allows someone to seek medical treatment and become informed about necessary medical treatment for a patient without all the complications that may arise. With changes to the HIPAA law, this document is

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Opioid Crisis In South Florida How One Lawyer Fights the Battle

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the judicial system from both sides – as a prosecutor with the Palm beach county state Attorney’s Office and as a defense lawyer in private practice, dealing with people accused of Dui, domestic violence, drug and property crimes, traffic offenses and sexual wrongdoings, among other transgressions.

“During that time, i realized that people rarely, if ever, commit crimes or wrongs for no reason,” said the counselor who operates from a small, but functional office at 1200 N. Federal Highway in east Boca raton.

“Many times,” he stated frankly, “the cause of their problems stems from the use of drugs and/or alcohol.” engaging a new vision, astor 14 months ago decided to devote his work exclusively to the worsening troubles caused by drug and alcohol abuse.

“My practice today is dedicated very heavily to addressing alcohol and drug-related issues and helping individuals and families that are in crisis because of this disease,” said the attorney. “i take a very holistic approach to my work so clients can get treatment, stay out of jail, keep their professional licenses, protect their futures and rebuild their lives.” astor is a 1990 graduate of the university of Michigan where he was awarded his bachelor of arts degree, a 1994 graduate of nova southeastern university where he was awarded his Juris Doctor, and a 2005 graduate of american university’s washington college of Law where he was awarded his Masters of Laws. astor has staked his business – and his reputation -- in a region with serious narcotics issues – most prevalent lately with opioids. This class of drugs includes Heroin as well as powerful prescription pain relievers such as Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Codeine, Morphine and Fentanyl. In 2016, opioid overdoses killed 592 people in Palm beach county, according to the Medical Examiner’s Office, including deaths from pain killers.

While first responders are using the medication Narcan to bring individuals out of an opioid induced state, astor has his own “medication” of choice, namely, the legal system. He is becoming one of the leading experts using the little-known Florida statute called the Marchman act as a means of helping users break the cycle of opioid addiction, specifically when they are incapable of making that decision for themselves. “the addict is not just a statistic, they are someone’s mother, father, sister, brother or other family member.” “when there’s an addict in the family, everyone’s in crisis and this must be addressed if there’s to be a happy ending to the story.”

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“the Marchman act, which has been on the books since 1993, is one of the best kept secrets in the battle against the opioid epidemic and is a critical piece of life-saving legislation that has been on the books since 1993,” astor argues. the Marchman act authorizes the involuntary commitment of an individual suffering from drug or alcohol substance abuse even when accompanied by a mental health issue. once a Marchman Act petition is filed and reviewed for legal sufficiency, the court can order an individual to be assessed, stabilized and detoxed for up to five days and thereafter involuntarily commited for up to 90 days. “i speak to lawyers, medical personnel and families on a regular basis and i am shocked that few, if any, have ever heard of the Marchman act and how it can be used to save lives.” “the biggest shame is that the general public, who this legislation was intended to help, have not only never heard of it, it’s applicability is rarely shared by those in the addiction treatment industry.”

“The majority of people in treatment in South Florida are from other states. some treatment centers spending upwards of $100,000 a month to advertise and attract clients to our state. Few of these out of state families are being told about the Marchman act and how it can be used to protect patients who are at risk of walking away from treatment.” the disease of Drug and alcohol addiction, the boca lawyer says, “is more than a legal problem, it’s a personal problem. It’s why mom and dad are fighting, why the children are flunking out of school, why the children are getting arrested, and why the family unit is being eroded and destroyed.” “when a child or young adult is addicted to drugs, it’s like they are no longer there,” said the drug and

alcohol-fighting lawyer. “Their mind has been taken over. we all know someone in this situation. they should not be in our criminal system, but in the right treatment program.” astor has praised the work of Palm beach county state attorney Dave aronberg, who, among other things, has balanced the need for punishment and rehabilitation by expanding the county’s drug and veterans’ courts, which now focus on reintegration rather than incarceration. aronberg is also making strides by shutting down the unlicensed and unscrupulous actors in the Palm beach county treatment industry. that dovetails perfectly with what astor has said, that people who suffer from drug and alcohol addiction or mental health disorders don’t require prison time, which only makes them worse, but proper treatment. “while addiction and substance abuse are undoubtedly major problems in the us, a survey by the substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration found that as many as 90 percent of people who most need drug rehab do not receive it.” astor feels “the opioid crisis is destroying families all over Florida, but particularly here in South Florida. the Marchman act is a small, but critical piece of the puzzle in fighting the opioid crisis.”

Mark G. Astor, attorney at law, has an office at 1200 N. Federal Highway, Suite 200, Boca Raton, FL 33432. He can be reached at 561-419-6095 or via email at mark@drugandalcoholattorneys.com.

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“Varicose Veins are more than skin deep”

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ur body does so much day in and day out, and most of that work goes unseen. Our veins have an important job, carrying our blood back and forth to our heart only to be pumped out again. As we age, this daily toil can become more apparent as veins reveal themselves like road maps, especially on our legs. When they become deeper and wider, such as the case of varicose veins, that is when it can be cause for concern.

Not only can varicose veins be unsightly, but they also can be a signal that something else is happening within the body to cause them. Each vein has a tiny valve that helps it do its job, but there can be leaks and the valve can malfunction causing the blood to back up and the vein to bulge. Sometimes, having varicose veins can mean the person with them has cardiovascular problems.

Many people will seek out a doctor to get rid of the unsightly veins, but sometimes the doctor they consult with is more of a plastic surgeon or dermatologist and does not probe deeper to understand the root cause of the issue. But Dr. Ariel Soffer, M.D., FACC, knows “varicose veins are more than skin deep.” He is board certified in cardiovascular disease and, for over 20 years, he has focused his practice on aspects of the cardiovascular system, especially varicose veins.

According to company spokesperson Adam Kustin, people who have issues with their veins often complain of achy legs or numbness, among other symptoms. In order to ascertain the underlying problem, patients who come into our office undergo an ultrasound.

“You and I can walk in and both have the same degree of problems with our veins] and there is no way to tell [the underlying issue] based on the surface,” says Kustin. “It is important to see a doctor.”

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sclerotherapy, we inject a saline solution and the blood is magically redirected. It depends on the severity,” he says. “The laser is super accurate and highly effective. It is a low risk procedure.”

Compression socks might be used in recovery as well, Kustin adds.

He said that one of the big culprits is inactivity.

“When you are on your feet eight to 12 hours a day, not moving ... inactivity is the biggest culprit, or sitting with legs crossed...It also can be genetic,” he says.

Mr. Kustin explained that exercising and elevating your legs periodically will help with blood flow. He also recommended compression socks, which he said act like a reverse funnel redirecting blood to the heart. Also weight management is important.

The procedure to fix varicose veins can be relatively simple. Most procedures involve closing the vein, sometimes repairing it.

“If it is a secondary or tertiary vein, we can close it up; a laser heats it and clamps it shut. If we do

Besides working with veins, The Soffer Health Institute also handle other cardiovascular issues, including primary care, everything from allergies to working with weight management. They work with senior care and also have a concierge service, which allows patients basically to “pay for play,” getting special services like having no wait time, obtaining greater access to the doctor, getting an annual physical and more.

Dr. Soffer also keeps his staff up-to-date with the latest medical developments and shares his knowledge on an ABC News Health segment called “Dr. Soffer’s Second Opinion,” and elsewhere.

Soffer Health Institute began in Aventura and now there are several locations, including one in Deerfield Beach at 1877 W. Hillsboro Blvd. They plan to open a Weston location next. Members of the staff speaks Spanish, Russian, Hebrew, Creole and Portuguese. For more information, call 305-792-0555 or visit www.sofferhealth.com.

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Law and Order: The Margate Edition With Special Guest: Jasen Pellegrino

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any people have grown up playing cops and robbers; however, real-life policing is not child’s play. especially for the Margate Police Department. the Margate Police Department is the first agency in Broward County, and the second municipal agency in Florida to be State Accredited through the Commission for Florida Law enforcement Accreditation inc. in 1997. in addition, between 1994 and 2013, it was nationally accredited (but who’s bragging, right? ). the Margate Police Department consists of specialized units, including k-9 drug detectors, a Marine Unit, a Special enforcement team, and a Special response team. included in the mix are officers who work every day to make the community better, by protecting its citizens. One such officer is Jasen Pellegrino. An officer for 10 ½ years, and a member of the Training Unit for 4 ½ of those years, his role is to provide all sworn officers with training in firearms, tactics, officer safety, first aid, etc. The unit is responsible for 140 people, and ensuring that mandatory training and re-certifications are completed in a timely manner.

Many of us view law enforcement as a stressful and dangerous job. this may be true…however, there are also many rewards for working in the field of public safety.

For Jasen, being there for the citizens is one of them. Before being in the Training Unit, he was on road Patrol, followed by Criminal investigations. “i felt rewarded when I knew I was able to help someone when they really needed it, whether it was pushing a broken car out of the street, or being able to locate stolen items for a victim of a property crime”, he says. now that he’s in the training Unit, there are other perks for Jasen. “The reward comes from seeing my fellow co-workers enjoy coming to training, becoming more skilled, and utilizing what they learned on a daily basis”. Jasen also states that the support of his supervisors has made his role and his experience in the training Unit enjoyable.

certainly are under a microscope, and 99% of the time, what the public sees in the media is negative”, Jasen says. Many people are oftentimes focused more on the negative actions of police officers, and tend to lose sight of the heroic actions of law enforcement on a day-to-day basis. A vast amount of police officers from around the world save lives, while risking their own. Per Jasen, better educating people with regards to law enforcement, and working to have more community relationships, are vital to making people feel less intimidated by police officers.

Originally, law enforcement was not in Jasen’s future plans. Before assuming his role with the Margate Police Department, he was a high school history teacher, and the head varsity baseball coach. “I knew I wanted to make a change…something in my gut told me to apply for a career in law enforcement, and I’m so thankful I did”, he says. For Jasen, being a member of the Margate Police Department is like being in a family. “I spend more time with them some weeks than my own family”, he says.

For Jasen, the future of the Margate Police Department, and his role in it, is bright. Continuing to learn, grow, train, and be the best he can be for himself, the department, and the community are on his to-do list. each of our good citizenship skills can also be put to the test by being more proud and respectful of the people who put our lives before their own.

As we progress through the 21st century, we have all witnessed a shift in views of law enforcement. Where most people once viewed law enforcement in a positive light, it is evident today that more and more people are doubtful of police officers. “We

Officers like Jasen Pellegrino are living proof that there is still good in this world. So, the next time, you see a police officer, thank them for all that they do to help make the community, and the world, a safer and stronger place to be.

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Nowadays there is a lot of talk about ethics and morality.

Technically, there is no difference between the two. in the dictionary, the words are used almost interchangeably. in society, however, there is a distinct difference. ethics are the rules that govern acceptable behavior. ethics are an expression of efficiency. Because ethics are a set of rules that people agree to abide by, they can change with the culture of the society. morality is concerned with right and wrong. morality refers to a standard of behavior that is true whether anyone agrees with it or not. morality is an absolute truth, above the opinions of humans. if morality can be redefined by humans, it isn’t morality, it’s ethics.

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hitler wasn’t unethical, he was immoral. he was downright wrong.

What he did wasn’t unethical, it was evil. in order to have morality, you must have a God, someone (not something) that defines what is right or wrong, someone who is above human opinion, who prefers one thing to another. morality is about conscience. To violate one’s conscience is wrong, not unethical. most people think that conscience is what makes you feel guilty, but that is not at all correct.

Conscience is what makes you aware of what is right or wrong. The guilty feelings part we add on ourselves.

Guilt is actually self-condemnation.

God doesn’t condemn us, he merely makes us aware of what is right or wrong. you will notice, i said right or wrong. it’s both. Our conscience, when we learn to listen to it, will not only show us what God doesn’t want us to do, it will show us what is from him and

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what is not. it will show us what his will is. it will guide us and give us wisdom.

Functioning in a moral way isn’t merely avoiding bad things, it is pursuing good things, or, in other words, love.

Love is an unsentimental dynamic that says, “i want the best for you enough to give you my best.”

So Jesus identified the highest moral principle when he said, “Greater love has no one than that they should lay down their life for another.”

Society struggles to establish an ethical standard because the rules governing that standard are humanmade, and they can thereby be changed, and often are. Since there is no absolute dynamic that the ethical standard comes from (unlike morality), the standard ends up being based on what is most popular.

So today, people function in our society in ways that are declared ethical even though not many years ago they were considered immoral, and indeed, according to the definition of morality that comes from beyond humanity, they still are.

People very much want to abolish morality and just have ethics because ethics are so fluid and changeable.

But if you abolish morality, you abolish God (which indeed, is frequently the goal). This is because, if there is no God, there is no right or wrong, merely what people decide. “you can’t force your morality on me, nor i on you. What’s wrong for you isn’t necessarily wrong for me.” if you follow that road down to its logical conclusion, you find that, if there is no morality and no God, there is no purpose for existence except to give in to one’s instincts, desires and feelings, which is the same as the rest of the animals in the animal kingdom. indeed, morality is what sets us apart from them. www.ciTyNEwsMagaziNE.coM

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COMMUNITY NEWS LIBRARY EVENTS

June 2017 Programs 1st Floor Adult Community Coloring: Take some time today to reduce your stress by coloring!

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2nd Floor Jigsaw Puzzle: Collaborate with other library customers to complete a jigsaw puzzle.

Sponsored by Friends of North Regional/BC Library 1st and 2nd Floor Display: Have you “HERD”? June is National Dairy Month. Party till the cows come home, and they’re all here on display.

Adult Programs: Thursdays – Digital Downloads Open House. Learn how to access and download the library’s free books, music, magazines and movies to your device. First come, first served. Noon to 1 p.m.Rm. 226.

Monday, June 5 – Job Quest. Sharpen your skills and share your experiences as job seekers. Tips on job searching, networking, phone skills, resume writing.

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Mondays, June 5, 12, 19, 26 – Toastmasters. Learn to become a better speaker and presenter, communicate with confidence, and develop your leadership skills!

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Thursday, June 8 – “The Plot Against America” by Philip Roth. Join this book discussion for a fascinating look at a very different USA resulting from a shocking presidential election outcome.6 to 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 10 – Creative Writing Class: The Construction Business. Understanding the process of using raw materials, tools and a set of blueprints to construct your next writing project.3 to 5 p.m.

The printing of this flyer was generously donated by the Friends of North Regional/BC Library www. broward.org/library Saturday, June 10 – What’s the Buzz? Discover the Art of Beekeeping. Join us for a presentation by a local beekeeper/honey farmer who will share the importance of bees to our crops, fundamentals of beekeeping, and the different ways to use honey in cooking. 12 to 2 p.m.

Monday, June 12 – Take What You Need: “Falling in Love with Mondays!” Stay positive, stay sweet, with our uplifting display in the library lobby. Stop by to pick up your positive message. 10 a.m. to Noon. Lobby.

Wednesday, June 14 – Summer Fun in Florida!

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Looking for fun, environmentally friendly things to do this summer? Join two local librarians to learn about exciting activities and unique places to visit in Broward County. 1 to 2 p.m.

Thursday, June 15 – Movie & Discussion: Join us for this film presentation and discussion on the Academy Award winning satirical tale of an unhinged news anchor who threatens to end his own life over poor ratings. 1976, Rated R. Noon to 3 p.m. Rm 154. Call 954-201-2601 for movie title.

Thursday, June 15 – Ukulele Meet Up. Bring your own ukulele and jam with other ukulele enthusiasts. 6 to 7:45 p.m. Rm 154.

Saturday, June 17 – Guitar Café for adult beginners to intermediate guitarists. Bring your guitar and join in if you are interested in learning and playing. (Acoustic, Electric or Bass). 2 to 5:30 p.m.Rm. 154.

Wednesday, June 21 – Job Quest. Sharpen your skills and share your experiences as job seekers.

Wednesday, June 21 – Foreign Film Series Discussion & Commentary with Shelly Isaacs.

In a small Bulgarian town, Nadezhda, a young teacher is looking for the robber in her class so she can teach him a lesson about right and wrong. But when she gets in debt to loan sharks, can she find the right way out herself? 2014, Unrated. 2 to 4:30 p.m. Rm 154.

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Saturday, June 24 – Creative Writing Class: First & Foremost, Writers are Teachers.

Learners read to learn and writers write to teach.

Explore what the teaching profession can show us about the writing process. 3 to 5 p.m. Rm 226.

Thursday, June 29 – Movie & Discussion. Based on August Wilson’s Pulitzer prize-winning masterpiece, in which a man must deal with a rapidly changing world without alienating the ones he loves. 2016, Rated PG-13. Noon to 3 p.m. Rm 154. Call 954-201-2601 for movie title

Tips on job searching, networking, phone skills, resume writing. Practice your interviewing skills with roleplaying exercises. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Rm 226.

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• Ticks: Ticks crawl about on vegetation, waiting for potential hosts – like pets – to walk by. They attach themselves to a host for days at a time, and most swell up as they feed. Ticks can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, which in rare cases can result in kidney failure for dogs, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, which is seen in dogs and sometimes in cats. Beavers said that the disease pathogens are often transmitted within the first 24 hours, so it’s best to remove the tick quickly. Check your pets for ticks daily, especially after they spend time outdoors.

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CATEGORY Dist-Petroleum Equipment

PRICE 1,200,000

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ADJ NET 250,369

SALES 1,313,135

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FURNITURE RETAIL LISTING NO. BBF-117212804

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CATEGORY Unfinished Furniture

PRICE 225,000

DOWN 56,250

ADJ NET 114,311

SALES 635,596

Profitable & Est. Unfinished Furniture Store. Est. since 1982 as a proven money making niche retail business. Specializes in selling unfinished 100% wood household furniture. All customers receive a great price & a superior American made product w/the ability to choose their own finish. User friendly staining prod. that allows anyone regardless of exp. the ability to stain the furniture. Exp. Mgr. in place on W2.

Great bks & records. Owner benefit $100k+. 5400 sq ft. $40k worth of inv. Lender pre-qual.

INTERNET RELATED LISTING NO. BBF-117212528

LOCATION Broward, Florida

CATEGORY Online Retail Store

PRICE 1,200,000

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ADJ NET 370,481

SALES 826,093

Extremely Profitable Branded Supplement Internet Business. Established since 2013 supplying its own brand of dietarysupplements to a specialized niche & general market with worldwide distribution. Great profit margins. Owner benefit $370k in 2016. Perfect books & records. Tremendous growth opportunity. Relocatable anywhere in the US. No A/R. Easy to run. 3 year growth trend. All products contract manufacturing in the US. Lender pre-qualified.

JEWELRY LISTING NO. BBF-117212401

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CATEGORY Clock & Watch Repair

PRICE 200,000

DOWN 200,000

ADJ NET 131,579

SALES 521,763

Profitable Franchise Specializing in Watch, Jewelry & Smartphone Repair. Est. since 1992 in Martin county’s only shopping mall. Seller absentee & has exp. ee’s & mgmt in place. Franchisor est since 1987 & there are over 150+ franchisees in 26 states. Owner benefit for a working owner $130k+. Perfect bks & records. Should qualify for Bank financing & VISA applicants. This is a recession-resistant, yr-round, service bus. that won’t be made obsolete by the Internet, unlike other brick-&-mortar retailers.

LAWN/LANDSCAPING LISTING NO. BBF-117211849

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CATEGORY Lawn Biz Residential

PRICE 59,900

DOWN 59,900

ADJ NET 74,594

SALES 108,216

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LISTING NO. BBF-117212642

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CATEGORY Moving Company

PRICE 800,000

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ADJ NET 391,852

SALES 1,876,458

Reason for Sale: Focusing on Real Estate Investing - Extremely profitable Local & Nationwide Mover. Independent moving company based in South Broward. 40% Florida moves- 60 % East/Midwest moves. 5 Hino trucks in the fleet. All movers 1099. 3 locations to service customers (Florida, Georgia,Virginia for storage customers). Owner benefit $400k. Great books & records. Incredible Lead generation marketing system in place to ensure consistent leads that convert to consistent moving jobs. Visa OK (1099 staff)

REAL ESTATE RELATED LISTING NO. BBF-117212809

LOCATION Broward, Florida

CATEGORY Property Management

PRICE 200,000

DOWN 200,000

ADJ NET 92,338

SALES 182,158

Reason for sale: Relocating- Profitable South Florida Property Management Firm. Established since 2005 servicing Broward county.

10 loyal accounts under contract. Seller services condos and HOA’ s, high end property owners. Relocatable/home based. Seller will transition. Great books and records. Strong 3 year track record. All buyers must be financially qualified. 2016 owner benefit $92k.

RESTAURANTS LISTING NO. BBF-117212969

LOCATION Broward, FL

CATEGORY Breakfast Lunch

PRICE 75,000

DOWN 75,000

ADJ NET 0

SALES 0

Industrial Park Break/Lunch asset sale. Prime location in uptown Fort Lauderdale business district. 30 yrs + as a Break/Lunch. Fully equipped kitchen with walk in and 10+ ft hood. Seating for 40+ customers. Monday-Friday - close at 3pm everyday. New owner can make their own hours. Perfect for a catering commissary or any ethnic style cafe. Long term lease in placeuntil 2032. Monthly rent $3026 includes water & trash. Name and phone # not included in sale.

LISTING NO. BBF-117212731

LOCATION Miami, Florida

CATEGORY Fast Food Franchise

PRICE 199,000

DOWN 49,750

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.

LISTING NO. BBF-117212781

LOCATION Broward, FL

CATEGORY Gourmet Dining

PRICE 1,495,000

DOWN 373,750

ADJ NET 585,981

SALES 2,288,803

Reason for Sale: Lifestyle Change- Landmark Gourmet Dining Restaurant for Sale in Broward. Established since 1990’s serving innovative American cuisine. 2016 sales will exceed 2 million +. Owner benefit of $400k +. Perfect books and records. All employees are W2. Should qualify for Visa. Experienced kitchen & dining staff. 4 Cop Liquor license included + $50k inventory. Lender Prequalified. Long term lease with a great rental rate. 2016 #’s Thru Nov $1,983,000-Owner Benefit $400k.

RETAIL MISCELLANEOUS LISTING NO. BBF-117211627

LOCATION Broward, Florida

CATEGORY Kiosk

PRICE 350,000

DOWN 350,000

ADJ NET 148,612

SALES 551,701

Very Profitable Sunglass Franchise in a major mall. 3 Kiosk locations in the one busiest malls in FL. 1 of So. Florida’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 bus. 2015 Sales should exceed $550k. Owner benefit $150k. Retail software allows for easy verification per Kiosk. Simple to run. Visa qualified. Lease ext. to 2017. Buyer to qualify w/broker as landlord is one of the largest.

VENDING RELATED LISTING NO. BBF-117209490

LOCATION Broward, FL

CATEGORY Vending Snack Foods

PRICE 400,000

DOWN 300,000

ADJ NET 113,241

SALES 456,000

Prof. Soda/Snack Vending co. w/remote monitoring tech. Est. since 1995 this co. services Dade, Broward, Palm Beach counties. 150+ vending machines (soda/snack/ice cream/food) in PRIME locations (117 owned by seller 82 owned by Coke). Clts incl. Mfg., nursing homes, condo’s, hotels & city contracts. 2015 Sales $456k (owner to prove) w/$113k + owner benefit. 1 Exp. route driver on staff. 1-2000 NPR Isuzu + trailer. Cantelope Software system allows the seller to remotely monitor vending machines.

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BESSIE CRISTWELL OUR 2017 HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR

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Coral Springs MLK Scholarship 2017 Recipients Coral Springs High School (L-R) Dr. Bessie Cristwell, Brian Ho, Mimi Casimir, N’ Dji Bonhomme, Thamare Saint Louis, Sandra Navas, Daniela Roldan, & Colleen Warren, Brace Advisor

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hen long-time Coral Springs resident Bessie Cristwell was growing up in Belle Glade the eldest of six, she says she understood they were poor but never really felt it. “With as little as we had I remember asking my mother, “Momma why are you giving away our food?’ I didn’t ask again,” says the indefatigable “Miss Bessie,” as legions of those she’s helped call her. “Mom’s answer is what has guided me, molded me and been the truth I’ve lived ever since.

‘Bessie,’ mom said not skipping a beat. ‘Giving makes YOU feel good too.’”

A third grade teacher at Riverside Elementary in Coral Springs over 10 years, Miss Bessie has worked in the Broward County school system in some capacity helping, guiding, mentoring and shaping the minds of the young since the 60s. With no advantages other than parents who believed in her, iron will and a sense of purpose that’s almost palpable, Bessie set her sights on living a life she could be proud of, and that she’s achieved in spades.

Her academic achievements would leave room for little else on this page—Associate, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Education, Educational Specialist Degree and a doctorate in Theology/Psychology highlight her accomplishments.

Suffice it to say her parents would be proud. And so are her kids. A successful pharmacist daughter and a son who served in the Navy and now works for our government in Japan. She thought she married for

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life, but like many of the families she’s helped over the years, life threw her a curve ball and she found herself a divorced, single mom on her own in Coral Springs. “I knew that the life I knew could be pulled from me. But instead of dissolving, I resolved to be successful. I got tight with my money, made do, worked harder and though it was terrifying at times with two children depending on me, it brought understanding of others. Some are so quick to judge you by your situation, or economic standing.

But sometimes just an illness, job loss, a tragedy, throws a family into turmoil. There are 3,000 children living in shelters in Broward County at any given moment,” she says with passion. “People wouIdn’t believe how many kids going to our local schools go “home” to a shelter, after school.” As a teacher she could see changes in behavior, but instead of turning her back and just “doing her job,” she CHOOSE to go deeper. “Some kids are embarrassed because they have almost no clothes to wear and that makes them want to stop going to school, or in some cases act inappropriately, heading toward a dark path.

Sometimes all that’s needed is a tiny kindness. I’d see a child who had no lunch, so I’d get them lunch.

A kid who never spoke of a gift, got a toy for doing their homework, helping with chores or helping others.” Pretty soon most everyone in the school system knew who “Miss Bessie” was. Neighbors and friends started to pitch in and bags of clothes that no longer fit their kids were given to Miss Bessie who brought them to a child whose whole life became uplifted by that kindness.

Why City News Chose her as our 2017 HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR Since we had the pleasure of meeting Bessie while we sponsored last year’s Coral Springs Martin Luther King Golf Tournament, we have never come across someone so dedicated to helping others ALL THE TIME. Our magazine group helps with all her many causes that she is involved in. Her daily mantra is ‘IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU, IT IS WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR OTHERS”, first quoted

by Martin Luther King Jr., her idol. From her work with the abused and homeless kids of Broward, to our donation of 180+ tickets to Disney On Ice, boxes and boxes of clothing and more, Bessie is working for her kids, all the time. We work to assist her any way we can. Bessie has become their Life Coach; instilling them with confidence that they can achieve their dream as well as the joy of forgiving, all while coping with their own situation. Bessie is just a joy to listen to. She is living her dream, helping others. Lucy and I have the same passion and with our media group in South Florida, hopefully we can make a difference for many. We need more people like Bessie to make this a better world. Feel free to contact me to discuss how you would like help the local needy with volunteering your time, services or donations. If you wish to sponsor/highlight a particular charity of your choice in one of City NewsBoca’s Best magazines, please contact Jerry Spielman of City News-Boca’s Best Media group. Comments are also appreciated at jerry@citynewsmagazine.com.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

BY KEN CUTLER, ESQ. & ANDREW RADER, ESQ.

If I Fall Do I Have A Case?

One of the most common types of cases we handle involves a fall from a slip or trip. Falls are the number two leading cause of injuries in the United States. Every 35 minutes a senior adult dies as a result of a fall, and every day 25,000 people visit hospitals as a result of falls.

Under Florida law, a business is held liable when a walkway is unreasonably dangerous, such as broken, unreasonably slippery or otherwise dangerous.

However, they are not responsible when the floor is slippery because of a “transitory foreign substance,” such as a recently spilled soda. In order for the business to be held liable in those circumstances, the victim must show that the substance was on the floor for a long enough time that the store staff knew or should have known about it and cleaned it up: 768.0755 Premises liability for transitory foreign substances in a business establishment.— (1) If a person slips and falls on a transitory foreign substance in a business establishment, the injured person must prove that the business establishment had actual or constructive

knowledge of the dangerous condition and should have taken action to remedy it. Constructive knowledge may be proven by circumstantial evidence showing that: (a) The dangerous condition existed for such a length of time that, in the exercise of ordinary care, the business establishment should have known of the condition; or (b) The condition occurred with regularity and was therefore foreseeable.

Slip and fall cases are extremely fact dependent. For example, in the recent case of Dominguez v. Publix, the appellate court was presented with these facts: Dominguez slipped and fell on some laundry detergent that spilled from a bottle that had just fallen from a Publix store shelf. The video recording shows at the time the bottle fell a Publix manager was examining shelves at the opposite end of the aisle. Upon hearing the crash he ran to the spot of the spill. The manager then straddles the spill and bends over to right the bottle nine seconds after it fell. Four seconds later,

Ms. Dominguez rounds into the aisle and slips on the detergent. The manager’s back is to Dominguez as she turns into the aisle. As evidenced by the video camera, the entire incident, from the time the manager heard the bottle fall to the time Dominguez slipped, consumed thirteen seconds. Because such a short time passed between the spill and the fall, the court decided that Publix was not negligent and could not be held liable.

In all of these types of cases, the victim/Plaintiff must prove that the store had either actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition. For example, if the substance on the floor was dirty or had footprints in it, it implies it was there for a while and the store, if they had been making reasonable inspections, should have noticed and cleaned it up or warned about it. Without this knowledge, there is no case.

Slip and fall cases are difficult so it is critical that the attorney has the skill to develop the facts and evidence to show notice and negligence in a given case. For a free consultation to determine if you have a case, give us a call today at (954) 913-CASE (2273) or visit us at www.CutlerRader.com.

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Coral Springs Parkland

CorAl springs Diner 10410 W Sample Rd Coral Springs (954) 346-1944

outbACK steAKhouse 650 Riverside Dr Coral Springs (954) 345-5965

bluefin sushi 6694 Parkside Dr Parkland (954) 755-0120

American Steak houses

DyAn’s Country KitChen 9100 Wiles Rd Coral Springs (954) 755-7590

ruby tuesDAy 9511 Westview Dr Coral Springs (954) 757-0885

hAMAChi thAi AnD sushi restAurAnt 10288 W Sample Rd Coral Springs (954) 575-7900

Applebee’s

2729 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 796-0330 big beAr brewing Co 1800 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 341-5545

egg & i 1933 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 688-6674

tgi friDAys 855 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 344-0884 tooJAy’s Deli 2880 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 346-0006

bJ’s brewhouse 1580 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 227-7055

lefty’s tAvern & grille 5771 Coral Ridge Dr Coral Springs (954) 752-3525

Asian

bonefish grill 1455 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 509-0405

MozArt CAfé 2049 N University Dr Coral Springs (754) 702-5383

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YouR pie 4372 N state Rd 7 Coral Springs 954-341-0180

tijuana taxi co 901 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 344-9201

Red GinGeR aSian BiStRo 9710 W Sample Rd Coral Springs (954) 752-1850

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Mediterranean

chini’S BuRRitoS 2412 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 255-3949

Italian

el MaRiachi 2153 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 688-7505

falafel BiStRo & wine BaR 5677 Coral Ridge Dr Coral Springs (954) 346-3434

annie’S pizza 11348 Wiles Rd. Coral Springs (954) 575-1132 Buca di Beppo 9469 W Atlantic Blvd Coral Springs (954) 753-4044 MaRola’S 929 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 796-0544 nick’S new haven pizza 2444 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 800-7603 SoSta cafe 4320 N State Rd. 7 Coral Springs (954) 345-7689 paSquale’S pizza 10337 Royal Palm Blvd Coral Springs (954) 341-0707 peppeRoni GRill 9174 Wiles Rd Coral Springs (954) 345-1604

el paSo 8130 Wiles Rd Coral Springs (954) 255-2276

GYRoMania GRill 5760 Wiles Rd Coral Springs (954) 345-4511

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kBk caRiBBean ciRcle 1309 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 227-6725

BonefiSh Mac’S SpoRtS GRille 6174 W Sample Rd Coral Springs (954) 752-6227

la paRilla RotiSSeRie & GRill 8357 W Atlantic Blvd Coral Springs (954) 345-5467

BRaSS tap 9651 Westview Dr Coral Springs (954) 227-1823

la union Mexican BakeRY 7796 Wiles Rd Coral Springs (954) 757-0702 loS tacoS 10299 Royal Palm Blvd Coral Springs (754) 229-8940 loS BacadoS 7121 N State Rd 7 Parkland, FL 33071 954-637-4984

pizza BRew 8075 W Sample Rd Coral Springs (954) 346-6969

MancoRa ceviche BaR 7679 W Sample Rd Coral Springs 954-800-7812

poweR pizzeRia 7965 N University Dr Parkland (754) 802-3676

pal’ Rancho ii 10603 W Atlantic Blvd Coral Springs (954) 755-1444

tavolino della nonna 10181 W Sample Rd Coral Springs (954) 509-0046

SalSa fieSta uRBan Mex GRill 2908 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 227-3033

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MilleR’S ale houSe 1915 N University Dr Coral Springs (954) 825-0574

Coconut Creek Margate American Steak houses appleBee’S 5377 W Atlantic Blvd Margate (954) 969-0866 BackStReet 5801 Margate Blvd Margate (954) 973-3400 dennY’S 650 N State Rd 7 Margate (954) 956-0428 five GuYS 7268 W Atlantic Blvd Margate (954) 975-4818

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Dining GuideNEWS 2017 COMMUNITY GolDen Corral 5650 W Sample Rd Margate (954) 975-7061 lanDlubber’s raw bar & Grill 6370 State Rd 7 #120 Coconut Creek (954) 422-9464 lester’s Diner 4701 Coconut Creek Pkwy Margate (954) 979-4722 MCDivot’s restaurant 3011 Rock Island Rd Margate (954) 753-3500 rooster’s restaurant 7370 W Atlantic Blvd Margate (954) 971-6044 ruby tuesDay 299 SW 26th Ave Pompano Beach (954) 969-8082

Italian all star pizza & italian 6560 State Rd 7 Coconut Creek (954) 429-3990 biG DaDDy’s 407 State Rd 7 Margate (954) 971-0810 bella roMa italian 4301 Coconut Creek Pkwy Coconut Creek (954) 978-8800 isabella’s 2708 W Atlantic Blvd Pompano Beach (954) 933-2100 J.r. pizza bella 7868 W Sample Rd Margate (954) 753-1300

fusion latin Cuisine 1436 State Rd 7 Margate (754) 222-6691

Duffy’s sports Grill 4800 W Hillsboro Blvd Coconut Creek (954) 422-9789

GorDo’s Grill 5634 W Sample Rd Margate (954) 657-8106

Johnny o’brian’s 6588 N State Rd 7 Coconut Creek (954) 428-9374

la baMba 5452 W Sample Rd Margate (954) 978-6377

lanDlubber’s raw bar & Grill 6370 State Rd 7 #120 Coconut Creek (954) 422-9464

liMe fresh MexiCan Grill 4425 Lyons Rd Coconut Creek (954) 586-2999 sr CeviChe 1436 State Rd 7 Margate (954) 532-1323

reD roCk oasis & Grill 4443 Lyons Rd D103 Coconut Creek (954) 978-9688

tiJuana flats 6204 W Sample Rd Coral Springs (954) 344-4445

worlD of beer 4437 Lyons Rd Coconut Creek (954) 984-0300

Asian

la pizzeria 5632 W Sample Rd Margate (954) 968-4396

asian Grill 7462 Royal Palm Blvd Margate (954) 977-6868

Mozzarella pizzeria 7456 Royal Palm Blvd Margate (954) 970-4858

Chifa taypa 207-407 State Rd 7 Margate (954) 972-9670

pasquale’s pizza 4690 State Rd 7 #111 Coconut Creek (954) 601-0707

ethos Greek bistro 4437 Lyons Rd #104 Coconut Creek (754) 999-0050

JasMine thai 1785 State Rd 7 Margate (954) 979-5530

pasta anD… 4990 W Atlantic Blvd Margate (954) 977-3708

pita pit 6192 W Sample Rd Coral Springs (954) 227-0936

new China buffet 5441 W Atlantic Blvd Margate (954) 979-9376

sal’s italian ristorante 6280 W Sample Rd #206, Coral Springs, FL 33067 954-510-7810

bar louie 4443 Lyons Rd D101 Coconut Creek (954) 543-5865

paD thai 5458 W Sample Rd Margate (954) 977-8980 saito 4443 Lyons Rd D102 Coconut Creek (954) 582-9888

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Latin el bohio De MaMa 2179 State Rd 7 Margate (754) 307-5776

o’Malley’s sports bar 1388 State Rd 7 Margate (954) 979-8540

tuMi restaurant 7926 W Sample Rd Pompano Beach (954) 510-8000

Mediterranean

botteGa wine bar 4455 Lyons Rd #102 Coconut Creek (954) 969-1744 bru’s rooM 5460 W Hillsboro Blvd Coconut Creek (954) 571-6999

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Cover each wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate seamside down, up to 4 hours, before serving. To serve, remove plastic wrap and cut each wrap in half at an angle.

Substitution: Two large leaves of soft, leafy green lettuce can be used in place of baby spinach leaves.

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ome of the first foods that come to mind when considering dining outdoors are greasy, messy meals. Instead, opt for a nutritious outdoor experience with a turkey wrap, grain bowl or chicken salad for a backyard bite that doesn’t go overboard.

Find more nutritious recipes for outdoor dining at culinary.net.

GREENS AND GRAINS

Dedicating more of your plate to fresh-from-the-garden produce as well as rice and grains can lead to a healthier lifestyle, according to Cheryl Forberg, registered dietitian and award-winning chef and nutritionist for “The Biggest Loser.”

To start living healthier and greener lives, Forberg recommends starting a garden. This hands-on approach is a fun way to learn about nutrition and where food comes from. Following produce from seed to plate can compel you to eat more healthfully.

Forberg furthers her personal dedication to the seedto-plate journey through her involvement with Seeds of Change, which invests in healthier and greener communities by offering both organic seeds and foods, and delivers an annual grant program that benefits school and community gardening as well as farming programs. This year, the grant program will award $310,000 to participants who plan to help their communities and teach people about sustainability and where fresh food comes from.

Learn more about starting a community garden and living a greener, healthier life at seedsofchangegrant.com.

Warm Grain Bowl with Wild Salmon, Almonds and Salsa Verde

Total time: 20-25 minutes Servings: 8 8 wild salmon fillets (3 ounces each) sea salt, to taste fresh pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

SAVORY SALAD

Even when you plan to take dining outdoors, a tasty salad still makes for an ideally nutritious meal. This salad brings together an assortment of veggies for a Tomato-Cucumber Salsa to top succulent baked chicken and greens. Find more recipes perfect for dining al fresco at chickenroost.com.

Baked Greek Chicken Salad

Recipe courtesy of the National Chicken Council Servings: 4 Tomato-Cucumber Salsa: 2 plum tomatoes, diced 1 small cucumber, peeled and sliced 1/2 green pepper, julienned 1/4 purple onion, sliced 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon basil 1/8 teaspoon oregano 1/8 teaspoon Greek seasoning 1/8 teaspoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard Salad: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

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1 cup asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces 1/2 cup shitake mushroom caps, sliced 1 package Seeds of Change Quinoa, Brown & Red Rice with Flaxseeds 1/4 cup slivered almonds Salsa Verde (optional): 1 bunch scallions 1 clove garlic 1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves 1/2 cup packed mint leaves 1/2 cup packed basil leaves 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil Heat oven to 400 F. In oven-proof pan, season salmon with salt and pepper, and drizzle each fillet with olive oil. Bake 12-15 minutes, until cooked through.

In blender or food processor, combine all Salsa Verde ingredients and pulse until fully incorporated but still rustic and chunky. Set aside.

In medium saute pan over medium-high heat, heat remaining olive oil. Add mushrooms and asparagus and saute vigorously 3-5 minutes. Add grains and slivered almonds, and continue to saute until heated through, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste.

Divide grains among eight plates, place a piece of salmon on each plate then finish with dollop of Salsa Verde, if desired, and serve.

Substitution: Shitake mushroom caps may be substituted with button mushrooms or other wild mushrooms.

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cup melted butter lemon, juiced teaspoon freshly ground pepper teaspoon garlic powder teaspoon oregano teaspoon Greek seasoning package mixed Italian salad greens ounces feta cheese, crumbled black olives pepperoncini peppers To make Tomato-Cucumber Salsa: In medium bowl, mix together tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, purple onion, red wine vinegar, olive oil, vegetable oil, pepper, salt, basil, oregano, Greek seasoning, sugar and dry mustard. Chill until ready to serve.

Heat oven to 350 F. Place chicken in baking dish. In medium bowl, mix together butter, lemon juice, pepper, garlic powder, oregano and Greek seasoning; pour over chicken. Bake about 50 minutes, uncovered, basting occasionally.

Place salad greens in large serving bowl.

Top with Tomato-Cucumber Salsa. Slice chicken in thin strips and arrange on top of salad. Sprinkle with feta cheese and garnish with olives and pepper.

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CONTINUED FROM PG. 24 “Sometimes I’d come home and find bags, bikes and boxes in front of my garage full of toys no longer loved, shoes, blankets, books, you name it miraculously appeared. Sometimes it isn’t just that child who was in jeopardy, their whole family needed help. It’s not a hand out, it’s a hand up.”

Partially “retired” (and we use that word loosely), Bessie now works with HEART for the Broward County School Board helping to identify those kids and families in need and getting them the help to get their lives back on track. She also works with LINKS helping seniors who oftentimes go without and are overlooked AND she’s chairperson for the Coral Springs Martin Luther King Scholarship committee. When we caught up with her she was on her way to a presentation where 8 of the 17 children her committee granted scholarships to would get their “golden” ticket. “That scholarship sometimes is the leg up a child needs to stay on a successful path. To successfully educate a child means that child gets a job, pays taxes and becomes able to contribute to society.

And maybe even pay it forward. Some of the money we collected this year was from former scholarship winners who went on to a successful life and choose to give back.”

This is how she initially met the Spielmans from City News. “They agreed to sponsor a golf tournament,” says Bessie. “Because of their generosity, and the advertisements in their magazines more kids and their

families in need have been helped. Jerry and Lucy have been so kind, they’ve donated hundreds of T-shirts, and other items for the kids & gotten others involved.”

If you have toys, books, blankets, household items that no longer serve your family that could be given to make

another family whole again, contact Bessie at 954729-8808. To get involved with the MLK scholarship program call Joyce Campos at the City of Coral Springs 954-344-1005. While it does take a village, it clearly takes just one Miss Bessie to inspire us all.

FAMILY FEATURES

Preparing for Baby 4 tips for choosing the right car seat (Family Features) As a parent, one of the most important decisions you will make is choosing an infant car seat. The process of purchasing and correctly installing a car seat can often feel like an overwhelming task.

To help give parents that extra layer of confidence they need before baby’s first car ride home from the hospital, the safety experts at Car Seats for the Littles offer these tips for proper car seat installation and car seat use.

Keep Children 2 Years and Younger Rear-Facing Babies have heavy heads and fragile necks. The neck bones are flexible and the ligaments are loose to allow for growth. When a child rides rear-facing, his or her whole body is cradled by the back of the safety seat in the event of a crash, which is why you want to keep your child rear-facing for as long as possible. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping your baby rear-facing until at least 2 years old.

Ensure Correct Car Seat Installation A study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that 49 percent of infant car

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seats are installed incorrectly. Faulty installation can result in preventable injuries, so it’s important the infant car seat is properly installed. First, ensure the car seat you purchase works in your vehicle and read the manufacturer’s instruction manual. A car seat with a simple installation process, like the Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35 DLX Infant Car Seat, can help eliminate some of the installation guesswork. The base offers hassle-free installation using either the vehicle’s seat belt or a Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system. In three simple steps, parents will hear an audible “click” and feel confident the car seat has been securely installed. This seat also features a four-position, one-hand adjustable recline with an easyto-read bubble level indicator to determine the proper recline level. Find more information at gracobaby.com.

Properly Position Newborns in Car Seats Be sure the newborn’s bottom is all the way back with no space behind him or her and that the child isn’t slouching. Additionally, check to make sure the seat is sufficiently reclined to prevent the baby’s head from falling to his or her chest and potentially blocking the airway.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 • Update your permanent address information with credit card companies, vendors and service providers • Be sure your Federal and State tax returns utilize your new Florida address • Update your wills and other estate planning documents to note Florida as the State of residence • Update your passport address to the new Florida address • Make sure your Florida insurance policies state Florida as your permanent residence • Move any valuable property to Florida and retain UPS or moving company receipts • Consider renting out your former residence during periods of non-use • Terminate prior State employment or enter into a new services agreement addressing your move to Florida • Join local social and country clubs and update your status to non-resident in your former State of residence • When traveling, leave from and return to Florida, - spend the majority of your time in Florida • Political and charitable contributions and religious activities should be centered in Florida • Consider acquiring a burial plot in Florida Remember, a change in domicile is a subjective test. The things you do to demonstrate objectively your change in domicile will be essential in defending yourself upon audit by your prior home State.

What NOT to do or Minimize Where Possible: • Regular NYC newspaper delivery • Regular or continuous dry cleaning service • Do not subscribe to more than basic cable TV/internet service at your second residence • Monthly train or bus passes (these do not show when the individual travelled), but could suggest presence in New York on “all” working days • Do not have a garage where you pay for monthly usage (should not claim the exemption for the 18% NYC parking tax) • Having minor children in New York schools and/or after school programs Additional Thoughts: • Try to minimize the spouse’s days in New York as those may taint the primary spouse’s days and/or lead to problems with documentation.

• Be aware of “through transit” to NYC airports. Stopping for meals and/or gas in the New York area while en route from e.g. Connecticut to Kennedy Airport will constitute a New York Day. Conclusion: This is not a “one size fits all” checklist, but rather a guide toward what records should be maintained. Every individual is different, but everyone should maintain third-party evidence to prove location. Records should be obtained contemporaneously for all years and retained, generally for at least three years. It can often be difficult, expensive, and at times impossible, to obtain records for audit years ending well before the audit commences. Proper planning and document retention is essential when planning your tax move to Florida.

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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