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TABLE OF CONTENTS

12 Best Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine Practice 12 Best Chiropractor 12 Best General Dentist 13 Best Senior Care 13 Best Urgent Care 13 Best Eye Care Provider

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 32 32 34 34 34 34 36 36 36

14 Best Family Doctor 14 Best Fitness Clothes 14 Best Gynecologist 16 Best Nail Spa 16 Best Pediatric Dentist 16 Best Psychic 16 Best Sports Medicine Practice 17 Best Podiatrist 17 Best Personal Trainer

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Best Preschool Best College Test Prep Classes Best Martial Arts Program Best Piano Lessons Best Private School Best Family Fun Best Dance Studio Best High School Best Special Needs Program

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Best Breakfast and Diner Best Golf Club Best Chinese Food Best Juice Bar Best Barbecue Best Italian and Pizza Restaurant 42 Best Live Entertainment 40 40 40 40 42 42

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Best Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine Practice Dr. Scott Denny 4801 S. University Drive, #3010 Davie (954) 473-8925 www.drscottdenny.com

Dr. Scott Denny believes that both western and eastern forms of medicine will give his patients the best outcomes. He has over 35 years of clinical experience practicing acupuncture, oriental medicine, chiropractic, herbs, functional medicine, and other forms of natural healing.

Dr. Denny has been able to help patients with many types of acute and chronic health conditions where others may have failed.

As a former head of acupuncture at Holy Cross Hospital’s Feldman Center for Optimal Health and a Past President of the Academy of Integrative Pain Management, his experience has enabled him to provide care at a higher level catering to patients who require treatment for pain, chronic problems & degenerative disease earning him our readers vote for “BEST”.

Best Chiropractor Stephen Thomas - Plantation Health & Wellness 7330 NW 5th St, Plantation (954) 321-9501 www.plantationhealthandwellness.com

It will come as no surprise to many of Dr. Stephen Thomas’s patients that he was voted Best Chiropractor in Plantation. Dr. Thomas and his team help their patients treat and alleviate symptoms associated with a myriad of ailments including peripheral neuropathy, back pain, neck pain, headaches, auto injuries, weight gain, metabolic dysfunction, auto accident injuries and other joint related pain.

Patient testimonials about the work of Plantation Health & Wellness are over the moon. People commented on Dr. Thomas’ attention to detail and thoroughness while always maintaining a friendly, helpful disposition.

Best General Dentist Diana Wohlstein, DMD 12651 W. Sunrise Blvd.

Suite 200, Sunrise (954) 846-7000 www.sawgrassdental.com

Dr. Wohlstein’s mission is simple: create beautiful healthy smiles.

She offers general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, and dental implant procedures. You’ll enjoy the benefits of her non-invasive laser dentistry, and the latest, safest dental materials, including mercury-free fillings. Whether you would like to improve or maintain the health of your smile, Dr. Wohlstein is there to help, earning her the “BEST” of vote by our readers.

Best Senior Care Provider Dr. Karen Sierra

Best Urgent Care Center Baptist Health Plantation

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1228 S Pine Island Rd, Plantation (954) 837-1900 www.baptisthealth.net

That beautiful building next to I-595 is the community’s gateway to world-class care, right in our back yard. Baptist Health opened the 112,00 square foot wellness and medical complex just last year. You’ll have access to a more personal, integrated healthcare experience just minutes from home.

The facility offers everything from Oncology treatment to sports medicine and physical therapy. But, what got our readers’ attention was the brand-new, state-of-the-art Urgent Care Center. Open from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, seven days a week, Baptist Urgent care offers a convenient alternative for family members with a minor injury or illness. You can even see a doctor using their telehealth app, Baptist Health Care On Demand.

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GET YOUR LIFESTYLE BACK At Plantation Health and Wellness, we address the cause of your pain, not just the symptom. We believe that education is a big part of your success. Call today!

• Peripheral Neuropathy • Knee pain • Back Pain

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Best Family Doctor Dr. Rundeep Gadh, D.O.

600 S. Pine Island Rd., Plantation (954) 474-4401 www.gadhfamilypractice.com Imagine having a doctor who not only knows you, but also every member of your family. The type of doctor who identifies problems before they arise and helps you stay well rather than just treating you when you are sick. Dr. Rundeep Gadh is that type of doctor.

The Gadh Family Practice is a family-friendly office that is run by a husband and wife team, who are both board certified in Family Medicine. Rundeep Gadh, D.O. and his wife, Ruchika Gadh, D.O. understand the importance of quality family care and can provide your entire family with individualized care. They can monitor and track your health so you can get all of your needs met in one medical office.

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1541 SW 56th Ave, Plantation (305) 586-3353 www.fancypantsfity.com Francy Santoro always loved to use lycra from Brazil for clothing. She would frequently have friends and strangers alike stop to ask where they could get clothing like hers. She decided to bring these colorful creations to the world by starting Fancy Pants Fity.

They offer unique designs to add pizzazz to anyone’s workout. The durable, yet lightweight material wicks away sweat and allows you to move comfortably whether your running, working out or practicing yoga. Go to the gym or a night out on the town in these fashionforward fitness wear.

Best Gynecologist Michele Lapayowker, D.O., FACOOG

201 NW 82nd Ave, Suite 104 (954) 472-2201 www.lovelyladygyn.com Dr. Lapaywoker has been helping South Florida women stay well for quite a while. Her practice offers a full array of women’s health care treatments. She is there for women from their “first” exams as an adolescent all the way past menopause.

Patients trust Dr. Lapaywoker with hormone management, lifestyle coaching, family planning and contraception and everything in between. It is no wonder she was voted best Gynecologist in Plantation!

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VOTED BEST GENERAL MEDICINE PRACTICE BY OUR CITY MEDIA READERS! YOU ARE IN GREAT HANDS WITH THE STAFF AT GADH FAMILY PRACTICE HEALTH & WELLNESS

WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: Routine physical exams • Annual Well Woman exams On-site lab services • Vaccinations • Pre-op clearances Medication refills • Ultrasound & EKG • Allergy Testing Treatments & any other Primary Care Service

Husband & wife team Ruchika Gadh, D.O. & Rundeep Gadh, D.O. are Board Certified in Family Medicine

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Best Sports Medicine Practice South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine

1467 S Universtiy Drive, Plantation (954)870-7437 www.lacquanailspa.com Helping you look beautiful is what L’Acqua Spa is all about. The technicians at L’Acaua will have you looking your best in one of the most hygienic nail spas in South Florida. They offer more than 1,000 Gel colors and 200 dipping powder colors. Every tool is sterilized using a medical autoclave after every procedure. That is why our readers chose L’Acqua: you come out looking your best from the cleanest environment available.

815 S University Drive, #100, Plantation 10189 Cleary Blvd, #201, Plantation (954) 473-6900 www.supersmilesfl.com Super Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Family Orthodontics, is a family affair! Husband and Wife team of Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Amanda Buscemi and Orthodontist, Dr. Michael Maruri treat every patient like a family member.

Your family’s well-being and smile are always their top priorities.

The entire team of experts is dedicated to providing you and your family with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve. The dental practice is devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of you and your children’s smiles using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles! They treat everyone from infants through adults and are sure to keep you smiling and feeling your best.

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Davie, FL (954) 214-9537 www.thespiritknows.com Balance your energy chakras with the help of this Reiki Master. She has been coaching one on one for 8 years. I work with high level guides to move what seems to be mountains within my clients. There is not an obstacle that we can not find the clarity and solutions for. I specialize in Relationships and help counsel partners to build a foundation of commitment, communication, compromise, honesty and respect.

220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation (954) 720-1530 www.southfloridasportsmedicine.com

The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine is the premier provider of pediatric, adolescent and adult sports medicine in the area. Their mission is to provide the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art podiatric, orthopedic and rehabilitative care for their patients.

Caring for patients is the number one priority at South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine. Their highly trained physicians, physical therapists, and staff provide patients with the latest medical technology and surgical procedures. A sincere approach to medical treatment is given to all. They take time to provide a thorough explanation of each patient’s diagnosis and treatment plan. This individual attention is truly what makes South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine the “BEST of”.

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Best Podiatrist Dr. Rusheena Bartlett-Grant 12525 Orange Drive, Davie 954-214-0249 www.bartlettpodiatry.com

Best Personal Trainer Dennis Sheppard New Body Architects Training Facility 8958 Cleary Blvd, Plantation 954-232-0285 www.newbodyarchitects.com

With Slender Fit U you can get slim and skip the gym. Slender Fit U’s medically monitored hCG weight loss program turns your body into a fat-burning machine. Over the past ten years, it has helped hundreds of patients lose weight and keep it off.

Patients will lose pounds and inches by taking a tiny dose of hCG and following a very specific low-calorie diet, eating real food including proteins, fruits, and vegetables. Most Slender Fit U dieters report losing between one-half and two pounds per day without exercising. Generally, men lose more weight than women while on the program and women tend to lose more inches than men.

Slender Fit U does more than just help patients lose weight – it actually reshapes the body. Because you are losing excess fat, not muscle mass or tone, you do not end up with saggy skin after completing the Slender Fit U program. Upon completion, you will also have reset your metabolism and corrected the hypothalamus resulting in permanent weight loss.

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nions are readily apparent and are not only are they painful, but for many people they are unsightly. The faulty mechanical structure of the foot along with certain foot types will predispose one to this common foot deformity.

The bunion deformity is not just a big bump on the side of the big toe, but a change in the bony framework of the first metatarsal phalangeal joint that creates a change to the biomechanics of the forefoot. This deformity is progressive in nature and early treatment is very important because chronic deformities require surgical fixation. Nonsurgical treatment will range from changes in shoe gear, padding, orthotics, and medication all guided by a podiatric physician. Surgical

treatment with cutting-edge technology in minimally-invasive bunion repair is unlike any traditional surgical bunion repair. The new minimally-invasive surgical (MIS) bunion repair requires less trauma to the big toe joint, utilizes a tiny incision that is 2 to 4 times smaller than the traditional surgical repair and allows patients to have a faster post-operative rehabilitation therapy.

Depending on age, level of activity, quality of bone, and overall health, the foot and ankle surgeon will discuss the most appropriate method for maintaining correction through the minimally invasive procedure. This new minimally invasive surgical repair can help those who suffer from this deformity return to day-to-day activities faster with a more cosmetically pleasing outcome.

⊲ Dr. Windram specializes in foot & ankle reconstructive/trauma surgery, with a particular interest in total ankle joint replacement surgery. He has always been involved with podiatric surgical training, working as the podiatric surgical residency director at Memorial Health Care System.

Dr. Windram is the current director of the Foot and Ankle Fellowship program at Westside Regional Medical Center and a clinical instructor at Westside and Memorial Health Care System’s podiatric surgical residency programs. South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine 220 S.W. 84th Avenue, Suite 102, Plantation, FL 33324

ACCEPTING: MEDICARE •BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD • UHC • CIGNA • AETNA • AV MED • AMBETTER • TRICARE WORKERS COMP • ACCIDENTS/LOPS • SIMPLY • STAYWELL • SUNSHINE • BETTER HEALTH • OSCAR • MEMORIAL PHO

South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine OPEN DAILY FOR SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS & TELEMEDICINE DURING THE COVID19 CRISIS

PEDIATRICS

• Flat feet • High Arches • Fractures • Growing Pains • Warts

• Toe Walkers • In Toe • Out Toe • Limping • Ingrown Nail

FRACTURES Why go to an Emergency Room?

All Foot, Ankle, and Leg Fractures in Children and Adults!

FOOT AND ANKLE ARTHRITIS Total Joint Replacement, Ankle Replacement, Arthroscopy, Fusions, Joint Realignment

CARTILAGE INJURIES Microfractures, Cartilage Transplants, Osteochondral Grafting RECONSTRUCTIVE FOOT, ANKLE AND LEG SURGERY Flat Foot, Bunions, Hammertoes, Ligament Repair, Achilles Tendon Tears, Arthritis Surgery SPORTS MEDICINE Tendon and Ligament injuries, Heel Pain, Shockwave Therapy, PRP & Stem Cell Injections, Arthroscopy and Tendoscopy, Shin Splints, Compartment Syndrome

FOOT, ANKLE, & LEG SPECIALISTS OF SOUTH FLORIDA

SERVING OUR PATIENTS FOR OVER 30 YEARS Dr. Warren Windram, D.P.M.

Board Qualified FOOT, ANKLE, & LEG SPECIALIST

Dr. John Goodner, D.P.M.

Board Qualified FOOT, ANKLE, & LEG SPECIALIST

Dr. Robert Sheinberg, D.P.M. - In Loving Memory -

Dr. Carlo Messina, D.P.M.

Board Certified FOOT, ANKLE, & LEG SPECIALIST

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Dr. Michael Cohen, D.P.M.

Board Certified FOOT, ANKLE, & LEG SPECIALIST

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220 S.W. 84th Ave., #102

954-720-1530 SATURDAY HOURS

Make Your Appointment Online at www.SouthFloridaSportsMedicine.com

FOOT, ANKLE & LEG QUESTIONS? EMAIL THE DOCTOR! DrJohnGoodner@gmail.com (Don’t Send Protected Health Information)

IMEs • Personal Injury • Worker’s Compensation Most HMOs/PPOs • All Foot Ankle & Leg Emergencies Same Day Appointments • Saturday Appointments Early Morning & Evening Appointments

SELF PAY RATES (Procedure cost is in addition to office visit.)

New Patient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 Surgery Consult . . . . . . . . . . . $200 Injections . . . . . . . . . .$75 per shot Casts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$175 Follow Up Visit . . . . . . . . $50-$100 Orthotics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350 Ingrown Nail . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$125 X-Rays . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 per area PRP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$600 Shockwave (3 sessions) . . . . $500 Laceration Repair . . . . . . . . . $250 Wound Care . . . . . . . . . . .$75-$125 (FOR CHRONIC HEEL PAIN & TENDONITIS)

SPORTS MEDICINE ASSOCIATES (Self Pay Rates Do Not Apply To This Practice Below)

Dr. Al DeSimone, M.D. Board Certified SHOULDER & KNEE SPECIALIST

Dr. Fernando Moya, M.D. Board Certified SHOULDER & KNEE SPECIALIST

Dr. David Shenassa, M.D. Board Qualified HAND & WRIST SURGEON

Dr. Alexander Bertot, M.D. Board Certified SPORTS MEDICINE SPECIALIST

Dr. Franz Jones, D.O. Board Certified SPINE SPECIALIST

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THE DONOWAY CENTER New Clinical Trial Available Now for Patients with Advanced & Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

Are you, or someone you know, being treated for Advanced or Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer with chemotherapy alone?

Contact Dr. Robert Donoway at Atlas Oncology in Hollywood/Aventura, Florida.

Dr. Donoway is leading a new clinical trial using multi-modality therapy: combining Pancreatic Nanoknife Ablation with chemoimmuno-radiotherapy to treat advanced stage cancer patients.

With over 35 years of experience performing pancreatic surgery in South Florida, Dr. Donoway recognized that, because of its late diagnosis, up to 85% of the patients treated with surgery for pancreatic cancer already had metastatic disease. This fact limits the benefit a patient might get from the Whipple surgery.

Recent evidence shows that when even advanced disease is treated aggressively in an integrated approach, incorporating Nanoknife surgery with chemotherapy, long-term survivorship can be achieved, especially compared to chemotherapy alone.

Dr. Donoway has been a pioneer in the use of Pancreatic NanoKnife, especially for complex advanced cases. During the past decade, he remains the only surgical oncologist performing the procedure in South Florida. Patients from around the globe have traveled to benefit from this ground-breaking treatment, which is FDA approved. Dr. Donoway also treats other advanced cancers,

such as liver, breast, and sarcomas, using Nanoknife surgery. A brief recovery means the patient can start chemotherapy and radiation that much sooner.

Dr. Donoway feels that “we are long overdue to revise our approach to treating pancreatic cancer. The treatment has remained largely unchanged for over 80 years and has just broken the 9-10% five-year survivorship barrier. Only thru thinking outside the box will we accomplish the positive. Otherwise, all we’re doing is confirming Einstein’s definition of Insanity.”

Dr. Donoway is participating in several clinical studies identifying the best chemotherapy and immunotherapies to be used along with IRE. Dr. Donoway states, “The results so far have been very encouraging and we have begun using it for other select cancers. Among his longest survivors are now patients over eight years without evidence of cancer recurrence. In the past, without IRE they would have been likely to have only lived a year and so this technique opens the whole new avenue for treating those eligible patients in a more targeted fashion.”

Dr. Donoway will be presenting the long-term results of his pancreatic treatment paradigm for advanced and metastatic disease later this fall at an International cancer society in Europe For more information about Dr. Donoway and the PancreaticIRE/NanoKnife Program and clinical trials call 305-682-1995 and visit www.AtlasOncology.com.

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ATLAS ONCOLOGY Robert B. Donoway, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.S.S.O. Surgical Oncology & Pancreatic Surgical Oncology

Specializing in Cancer of the Pancreas, Liver, GI Tract, Sarcoma, Adrenal, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Melanoma.

Laparoscopic and Image Guided Cancer Surgery, IRE/NanoKnife for NonResectable Pancreatic and Liver Cancer.

Dr. Robert Donoway who is a board certified Fellowship-trained Surgical Oncologist, received his MD and Surgical training at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Sloan-Kettering where he was the General Motors Cancer Research Fellow. He has taught on the faculty at Penn, Sloan-Kettering, University of Miami and Nova Southeastern. Dr. Donoway is the former Medical Director of the Memorial Cancer Institute and Chairman of the Cancer Committee for the Memorial Healthcare System as well as Chief of Surgery and Surgical Oncology at Memorial Regional in Hollywood, South Florida. Dr. Donoway served on the Board of the American Cancer Society & Gildas Club. He has also served as past President of the American Cancer Society Broward County Chapter.

Dr. Donoway is active in the Society of Surgical Oncology and the American Pancreatic Association. His accomplishments include being the first Surgeon in Florida to perform Radio Frequency Ablation as well as Laparoscopic Liver Resection. Dr. Donoway is a recent recipient of the South Florida Health Award for the use of Micro-Endoscopy for the detection of early stage Breast Cancer. Dr. Donoway is the Medical Director of the Institute of Breast Cancer Prevention and has been repeatedly named to “TOP DOCTORS IN AMERICA” by Castle Connolly. Dr. Donoway is the ONLY surgeon in Florida performing specialized Pancreatic and Liver ablation therapy for non-resectable tumors. Dr. Donoway is the Former Chair of the Aventura Cancer Committee at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Donoway has privileges and operates at Aventura Hospital, Memorial Regional, Memorial South and Memorial West.

Robert B. Donoway, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.S.S.O. Diplomate American Board of Surgery Diplomate, Society of Surgical Oncology Former Medical Director & Memorial Cancer Center Medical Director, Atlas Oncology: Institute for Pancreatic Cancer IRE/NanoKnife Ablation

Continuing to Care For Our Patients During the Coronavirus Crisis • Now Offering Telemedicine • Office Maintains Strict Disinfection Protocol • Dr. Donoway Operates on Patients Four Days a Week

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An Early START is the BEST START Enroll in NSU University School’s Junior Kindergarten Program (For Children Who Are 4 By September 1)

Starting in Junior Kindergarten, our inquiry-based, college preparatory curriculum prepares students for success. Children learn to problem solve and think critically and creatively in all academic areas, as well as in engineering, robotics, and coding. Academic rigor is age-appropriate and balanced with attention to each child’s social and emotional well-being. The result is confident students who move on to attend some of the nation’s finest colleges and universities.

Program Highlights Special daily rotation that includes music and movement, health and fitness, foreign languages, and character education Engineering, programming, robotics, coding, and technology in the Innovation Lab

Inquiry Lab where children learn to think outside the box and develop creative thinking skills to solve problems, communicate with others, and work on projects Environmental Science (including sustainability, gardening, ecosystems, and weather)

Arts (fine arts, digital arts, motion-picture, and stop gap animation)

Highly qualified and experienced teachers

Mindfulness (cooking, healthy living, and yoga)

Science and Research

To register for one of our upcoming virtual tours visit www.uschool.nova.edu/admissions/virtualutour or call 954-262-4506.

3375 SW 75 Avenue • Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 uschool.nova.edu

• Family Owned & Operated • Bilingual Curriculum • Creative Curriculum Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy • Advanced PreK program • Organic, Homestyle Lunches • Qualified Educators • Enrichment Program • Surveillance cameras • Year-round program • 3 Outdoor playgrounds

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™ 7025 NW 4th Street, Plantation Fl 33317 | T. 954.584.7820 | AWorldofDiscoveryAcademy.com and development in both body and mind while providing the highest quality preschool bilingual education in a secure, nurturing and stimulating environment. This learning center serves the physical. emotional and intellectual needs of children and their families. No wonder our readers have voted them “BEST”.

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Best Preschool A World Of Discovery Academy

7025 NW 4th Street, Plantation Tel: 954.584.7820 | Fax: 954.584.7830 Email: Info@AWorldofDiscovery.com www.aworldofdiscovery.com A World of Discovery Academy is a bilingual early childhood education center serving Infants (3 months) through Pre-Kindergarten. Family owned and operated by an educator with over 28 years of experience, in early childhood education and preschool direction.

A World of Discovery Academy is a place where learning is created through hands-on individualized instruction allowing the growth

5400 University Drive, Suite 503, Davie 954-667-6500 www.BrowardTutorial.com As Broward County’s premier test prep company for the ACT, SAT and PSAT, Broward Tutorial Services works with students at all levels to help them reach their highest potential. It offers exceptional small group and private one-on-one tutoring as well as one-day workshops to help students prepare for these critical exams. For those students wanting to get a jump start on the SAT and ACT, Broward Tutorial Services is adding a special sophomore test prep program.

Broward Tutorial Services was founded in 2004 on the simple premise that all test preparation and tutoring programs are only as good as the teacher. Its team of tutors has spent extensive time studying the tests, analyzing the mistakes students make, and uncovering the traps that test writers like to set. Students are taught critical test-taking skills such as how to manage the test, how to eliminate mistakes, how to use the process of elimination, how to maximize what they know, how to understand the questions, and how to set target scores. Students also learn to empower themselves, to get into the zone, as well as patience, pacing and more.

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Best Dance Studio Dance Theatre 10111 Cleary Blvd., Plantation (954) 423-4500 www.dancetheatre.net

Best Family Fun Off The Wall 9130 W State Rd 84, Davie (954) 476-3000 www.otwusa.com

Best Martial Arts Program Jeon’s Korean Martial Arts

1051 S. University Dr., Plantation (954) 316-5858 www.learntkd.com Master Grace & Grand Master Jeon at Jeon’s Korean Martial Arts are accomplished experts in Hapkido and Taekwondo. Through teaching these ancient self defense disciplines they help students, young and old, become more confident, focused and happy. They offer classes and training for people of all skill levels and ages.

Anyone from a shy teen looking to gain discipline and confidence through an adult who would like a fun exercise program will find their center the perfect place to work up a sweat.

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Best Piano Lessons Jimmy & Kitty Woodle

954-370-2961 Learn piano from the “BEST”. Jimmy Woodle, a former chairman of the fine arts division and former head of the music department at Broward Community College, and his wife Kitty both concert pianists have been teaching music for decades. They are teachers of many of South Florida’s finest musicians, teachers, and performers. No matter if you are a beginner or advanced player they will use their talent to make you shine.

Best Private School St. Gregory School

200 N. University Drive, Plantation (954) 473-8169 www.saintgreg.org/school St. Gregory School, committed to the values of the Catholic Church, is an intellectually challenging, harmonious community in Broward County.

Serving early childhood through 8th grade, students are encouraged to demonstrate honorable values, embrace meaningful service and reflect learned knowledge.

St. Gregory School has cultivated an environment where students genuinely love to learn and seamlessly advance on a foundation built for their unique successes throughout life. This learning environment has earned them the honor of “BEST of” by our readers.

Learn Korean Martial Arts From a Korean Master Who Is The Most Qualified In Florida!

Enroll in Our STEAM Camp

We will do Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, Martial Arts & Korean Language

NOW ENROLLING: STEAM CAMP

• Korean Jiu-Jitsu Hapkido • Taekwondo • Gumdo • Kickboxing Boot Camp • Women Only Self-Defense • After School • Summer Camp

NOW OFFERING PRIVATE LESSONS!

Grand Opening Special Discounts!

1051 S. University Dr. Plantation (North of Publix next to LA Fitness)

954.316.5858 • www.LearnTKD.com

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Shirley Gil, Headmaster

Educating the Child, Creating the Future!

Accredited by SACS

MUSIC • BAND • HERB GARDEN • LIFE SKILLS • CULINARY ART • THEATER WE OFFER THERAPY FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE : SPEECH • OT • PT • ABA THERAPY

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SAFE, ENGAGING & AFFORDABLE $80 per week, 2:00pm to 5:30pm

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE CORONA VIRUS FALL REGISTRATION WILL BE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, THANK YOU!

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Includes: Arts & Crafts • Homework Assistance Life Skills (Cooking) • Planned Activities

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3495 N. Hiatus Rd. • Sunrise, FL (NW CORNER OF HIATUS RD. & OAKLAND PARK BLVD.)

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Best High School Archbishop McCarthy High School 5451 S Flamingo Rd., SW Ranches (954) 434-8820 www.mccarthyhigh.net

Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School is a Roman Catholic co-educational school of the Archdiocese of Miami, following the tradition of Catholic youth formation and the motto of the school’s namesake, “Manere in Dilectione Christi” – “To abide in the love of Christ.” It is the school’s sacred trust to provide a varied program of religious experiences, educational offerings, athletic programs, social and cultural opportunities and community service encounters that will provide a foundation upon which the individual recognizes one’s personal relationship with community and Church.

Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School is dedicated to the formation of tomorrow’s leaders through a Roman Catholic experience that provides excellence in Atmosphere, Academics, the Arts, and Athletics.

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Best Special Needs Program Christi/STEPSS Academy 3495 N. Hiatus Rd., Sunrise 954-749-6869 954-769-1291 ShirleyBGil@stepssacademy.com

Christi/STEPSS Academy’s mission is to provide a Christ-centered and individualized learning environment that encourages students to meet academic challenges with openness, enthusiasm, and a willingness to overcome obstacles with God’s help.

The focus of the STEPSS program is to foster independence through teaching, practicing and applying essential life skills that are dependent on the developmental stage of the student. Instructors are highly qualified ESE specialists and classroom aides have ABA training certification. The program encompasses academics, social skills and spiritual training.

Classroom learning is enhanced with each student using an iPad, manipulatives, games, audio-visuals, and other appropriate technological devices. They use an interdisciplinary approach and differentiated teaching. Their students progress from basic foundational academic knowledge and skills to a possible attainable high school graduation level. This helps their students to become independent and find their place in the real world. Their program is bringing hope to those with special needs and therefore has gotten our readers vote for “BEST of.”

They take in intellect, creativity, self-awareness and faith. They become smart, courageous, confident and empowered.

Pre-K3 to 8th Grade

We accept VPK, Step Up, McKay, Gardner, FTC and AAA

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www.mccarthyhigh.org 5451 South Flamingo Road Southwest Ranches, FL 33330 954.434.8820

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Best Auto Detailer B’s Auto Detailing

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Mobile! He Comes to You 954-394-7778 South Floridians love their cars. It takes a special combination of skill and patience to detail a nice ride. Lucky for us Plantation has a special B’s Auto Detailing. Brandon will make your car or SUV brand new. He comes to wherever you have your car and takes care of the rest.

Everything from premium wax to carpet shampooing and more.

Best Auto Broker Epic Auto Leasing & Sales

• Founded 1968 • Small Class Sizes • College Readiness Program • LD/ADHD/ASD/Anxiety • Honors Classes Available • Customized Instruction • Confident and Successful Students!

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www.epicautolease.com 954-465-7448 If you’re looking for car leasing companies, it doesn’t take long to see that there are many options to choose from. Most of the leasing agencies in the area, however, all operate in basically the same way. They have contacts with all of the primary dealers in South Florida and choose from what is available. If you don’t know exactly what you want, you’ll have to drive around to multiple locations to see all your options.

However, Epic Auto Lease is very different. They don’t have a physical car lot like other auto lease options. They serve customers through their online portal. If you decide to lease a car from Epic, they can deliver it directly to you at your home, office, or any other area that is convenient for you.

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Best A/C Service Mintz Heating & Cooling

855-646-8922 www.acfloridamintz.com When it comes to fixing your air conditioner, people want a quality job, performed by professional service providers at a fair price. Mintz Heating & Cooling have all those bases covered! They offer a full suite of services, maintenance and system replacements.

Mintz has been working with the leading air systems for over 40 years to help customers stay cool and comfortable. Your air conditioning services, repair, or installation is done right! Mintz will NEVER recommend repairs or parts you do not need, a practice we detest. Our goal is to win referrals from satisfied customers for SAVING them money and keeping them comfortable.

Best Auto Repair Arctic Auto Repair Center 3700 W Broward Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale 954-581-7980 www.arcticautocenter.com

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Best Fencing Contractor First Class Fence & Rail 10275 NW 53rd St., Sunrise (954) 747-8015 www.firstclassfenceandretail.com

Best Handyman Chris Courter, Handyman Extraordinaire

954-663-7170 www.handychris.net Finding the right person to allow into your home to fix the things that need fixing can be stressful. Luckily, Chris Courter is available to take care of all of the things that need taking care of. In fact, we like to think of Chris as a handyman extraordinaire!

Chris gets satisfaction in doing things the right way. He, and his team, take pride in what they do. They offer a broad range of services, including plumbing, framing, bathroom repairs, remodeling, flooring repair and replacement, wall and ceiling repairs, sliding doors and more. Chris also offers emergency services throughout Broward County.

Arctic Auto Repair is a full service, automotive repair, and maintenance shop serving the east south Florida area since 1976 with consistent and friendly service. Professionalism and expertise are what sets Arctic apart. They carry a full line of NAPA auto parts and are experts in automotive air conditioning. They offer complimentary shuttle service to a customer’s home or office and offer great prices Best of Plantation / April 2021 / OurCityMedia.com / 29

Best Pest Control Service Apache Pest Control

hood. They take extra precautions to keep homes clean, like wearing shoe protectors and putting down special mats. Plumbing Experts provides service within a two-hour window, usually arrives within one hour of a call and doesn’t charge extra for weekend service calls! What more could a homeowner ask for?

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(954) 665-9206 www.Apachepestcontrol.com

Professional Pest Tech makes “customer service” a priority. They give clients the time of service, NOT a “window”. They have built the company, over the past 25 years, to service a compact area so a technician is always available within a short period of time. Their service staff is highly trained and skilled so they can identify the problem pest and use the appropriate controls.

Professional Pest Tech is focused on “pest control through technology.”

They use the newest, most environmentally safe products available to ensure families and pets are protected, while pests are eliminated. It is no surprise that they were voted Best Pest Control Service!

Best Plumber Plumbing Experts

(954) 786-0477 PlumbingExperts.com Broward homeowners know that no matter what their plumbing problem is, they can call on Plumbing Experts day and night. With over 100 years of experience between their staff, there’s nothing they can’t handle. Plumbing Experts’ staff of licensed and insured plumbers are highly trained. They stock their vehicles like ‘warehouses on wheels,’ with over a thousand parts. They can fix over 98 percent of service calls on the first trip out!

Plumbing Experts is the largest plumbing service company in South Florida meaning there is always a technician in the neighbor-

Best Pool Supply and Repairs Pool Center USA Plantation

10039 Cleary Blvd, Plantation (954) 476-9320 poolcentersusa2.com Since Pool Center USA opened its doors in April 1990, they have been assisting their customers, who they treat like family, to make sound decisions regarding their pools and spas. Their staff regularly attends ongoing seminars and training in order to inform their customers about the newest products and practices. This state registered pool & spa contractor’s goal is to keep your pool and spa healthy, safe & sparkling clear. This makes them our readers’ choice for “BEST of”.

Best Interior Design & Drapery Solutions Beautiful Windows

10220 W State Rd 84, #16 (954) 499-1000 www.beautifulwindowsblinds.com Beautiful Windows offers a full line of Window Coverings & Interior Design services including basic color choices, design and fabrication of Custom Window Treatments, Draperies, Furniture and Accessories. They

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Make it EPIC 954.465.7448 Best Window Treatments A Shade Above

5967 S. University Drive, Davie 954-434-8701 www.ashadeaboveflorida.com For the past 35 years, A Shade Above Window Fashions has been the place to go when selecting window coverings for your home. It offers the finest products on the market by some of the best names in the business.

In fact, in 2000, A Shade Above was selected as the nation’s first Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Gallery.

One of the reasons A Shade Above is continually voted Best Window Treatments is because of its unique shopping experience. When visiting its recently expanded showroom, you will receive a tour of the newest shades and blinds available today. Recognizing that it can be difficult to decide based on a small sample, A Shade Above offers more than 100 fullsize displays so customers can visualize how the product will appear in their home and also have the chance to operate the window treatments.

In addition, A Shade Above’s attentive staff boasts decades of experience in the window coverings industry and are always available to answer questions to help you make the best decision for your needs.

EPICAUTOLEASE.COM Best Estate Planning Attorney Bruce Iden

500 Sawgrass Corporate PKWY, Suite 100, Sunrise 954-885-0085 www.idenlaw.com Iden Law Offices provides practical, efficient and creative solutions to address their clients’ legal needs. Legal matters can be confusing and intimidating. The attorneys and staff at Iden Law help clients understand complex legal principles and issues so that they can make the best choices for their particular needs.

At Iden Law Offices, they strive to develop a relationship with their clients which extends well beyond the particular legal matter at hand.

Most of their work comes from long term clients and their referrals. The relaxed and informal office atmosphere is a reflection of the ethos of their attorneys and staff: excellence without arrogance.

Best Family Law Firm Divorce Made Easy, Inc. (954) 476-7111 hwww.divorcemadeeasy.net

At Divorce Made Easy, Ann-Marie Giustibelli and her associates truly want to help families get through the divorce process without being left devastated financially, emotionally and psychologically. Even though she has been a litigator for 13 years, she feels “it is good for (her) spirit as well as those involved in alternate dispute resolution to settle all differences.” Divorce Made Easy was clearly voted “BEST of” because they understand that divorce is not an easy decision; however, getting you through the process does not have to be difficult.

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They provide both personal and commercial insurance. M & L has the resources to customize plans to fully accommodate the coverage requirements for their clients. You need insurance to cover nearly every aspect of your life. Your home, your car, your business, your health - coverage for damages and expenses all relies on cost-effective insurance policies.

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Best Mortgage Broker South Florida Quality Mortgage

(954) 455-7600 Getting financing can be the most stressful part of purchasing a new home. Finding an experienced, professional partner to help navigate the always-changing world of mortgages has never been more important than today. Lucky for us, the folks at South Florida Quality Mortgage are here to help. With over 19 years in the business, they have the experience to give home-buyers piece of mind. They can help with all types of mortgages, including VA, jumbo mortgages and even reverse mortgages for people who want access to their home equity. It is no wonder they were votes Best of Plantation.

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Best Real Estate Group The Hopkins Team - Compass 8201 Peters Rd #1000, Plantation (954) 915-8011 www.thehopkinsteam.com

The Hopkins Team is your go-to group for all things real estate.

Whether it’s buying, selling, or investing in the South Florida cities of Plantation, Davie, or Fort Lauderdale; The Hopkins Team is your best bet.

Led by highly-respected daughter-mother duo Dondi Hopkins and Dianna Hopkins, they are some of Compass’s top real estate agents in Florida. They give 110% to their clients. They have a combined 120 years of real estate knowledge and experience, coming from the 32 seasoned professionals on their team. These professionals truly enjoy working with all properties and assisting their clients in every possible way earning them our readers vote for “BEST of”.

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Best Real Estate Agent Hope Stoller

(954) 610-0605 hopesells28@gmail.com www.hopestoller.crrunited.com The most important thing when choosing a realtor is knowing that your realtor is looking out for your interests, not his/her own. That is why our readers like Hope Stoller so much. Hope gives her clients !00% service for less than other agents. Her clients rave about dedication. She is available 24 hours a day and makes sure home owners get maximum exposure.

Hope’s sales program includes everything a homeowner should expect from a realtor and more. Professional photos are put on all of the major home buying websites and apps, like Zillow and realtor.com. She networks with other agents to show your home to the right buyers at the right time.

It is no wonder she was voted Best of Plantation.

Best Clothing Boutique Eli & Pearl Boutique

10083 Cleary Blvd, Plantation (954) 368-5961 www.eliandpearlboutique.com Remember when shopping was fun? Trying on great new things with a friend while receiving exceptional service at a fashionable boutique was something we took for granted before the pandemic. Lucky for us, we can still get that level of service at Eli & Pearl!.

They have a fantastically curated selection of women’s clothes and accessories for any body type or style. Eli & Pearl is constantly bringing new items for even the most discerning of tastes.

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Dreams do come true – at least when it comes to kitchen remodeling. The experts at Studio 75 specialize in turning your vision into reality. The company offers a full suite of remodeling products and services including cabinetry, faucets, sinks, hardware, tile, and countertops.

Studio 75 is the leading supplier of quality kitchen cabinets, offering cabinetry from the leading manufacturers. Stop by its beautiful showroom to browse a collection of the industry’s top cabinet lines with options to fit any budget, from high-end to the most affordable. Whether you are looking for brand new custom cabinets for a complete kitchen makeover or simply want to upgrade your old ones, Studio 75 has the perfect selection to meet your everyday kitchen storage and display requirements. It also offers a selection of some of the finest bathroom vanities available.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

Estate Planning for Blended Families

By Bruce Iden, Esquire ours, mine, and ours. Sadly, in America the average marriage lasts only seven years, with one out of two marriages ending in divorce. As over seventy-five percent of divorced individuals eventually choose to remarry, blended families now outnumber traditional nuclear families. And while this family dynamic has become the new normal, it’s a far cry from what was portrayed on the classic television series, “The Brady Bunch.”

If you are part of a blended family, you face some unique estate planning challenges. These include providing for your current spouse if he or she survives you, and making sure that when your spouse dies your children will be taken care of.

Obviously, after the first spouse passes, the family dynamic can change dramatically; what the surviving spouse ends up doing with his or her assets can often be unpredictable. Let’s explore just a few possible estate planning options.

Your spouse. A simple, albeit not wise, approach would be to leave everything to your spouse. As your spouse adores your children, you have no doubt that he/she will take care of your children after you are gone, right? Keep in mind that an unintended consequence of this approach might be totally disinheriting your own children! Consider this: After you are gone if your spouse becomes incapacitated it is very likely that your spouse’s children will take over the financial affairs of the family. You don’t need a vivid imagination to see how that might turn into a disaster. What happens when your spouse dies? Or remarries? Without thoughtful planning, your assets may ultimately be inherited by your stepchildren, or even by the person who marries your spouse! Proper legal planning can avoid this potential pitfall.

Your children. Another solution is to leave assets to your spouse and your children. While this guarantees that your children will not be disinherited, this path may lead to unintended consequences. Leaving assets outright to your children opens up a wide range of concerns, including the possibility that they may squander their inheritance by spending or investing unwisely, or lose most or all in a nasty divorce, an untimely lawsuit, or through bankruptcy. Even if your children are adults, shouldn’t you still protect them from future creditors and predators?

Your ex-spouse. You probably don’t consider your ex, but your former spouse plays a role in your estate planning. Think about it. If you leave money to your minor children, it is likely that your ex-spouse will be appointed by the probate court to manage your children’s property. What happens if a child dies while single and childless? Who would inherit their assets?

As the next-of-kin of your children, that individual can be your ex-wife or ex-husband.

Planning effectively for a blended family requires creativity, experience, and know-how. Consult with an estate planning professional to formulate a plan that is right for you and your family.

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Best Golf Club Jacaranda Golf Club

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Best Juice Bar Clean Juice

Best Chinese Restaurant Jade Garden

244 S University Drive, Plantation (954) 475-2788 www.jadegardenpl.com Jade Garden Restaurant offers authentic and delicious tasting Chinese and Asian cuisine. Its convenient location and affordable prices make our restaurant a natural choice for dine-in or take-out meals in the Plantation community. The restaurant is known for its variety in taste and high quality fresh ingredients. Come and experience our friendly atmosphere and excellent service.

Jade Garden also offers Sushi and Japanese cuisine. Their fresh fish is prepared by master chefs on site.

10053 Cleary Blvd, Plantation (954) 667-8462 www.cleanjuice.com/plantation/ Plantation is home to South Florida’s first location of this fast-growing organic juice bar. The friendly staff at Clean Juice is happy to offer a full menu of cold-pressed and fresh-made juices, wellness shots, smoothies, acai bowls, Greenoa™ bowl salads, avo toasts and more. Clean Juice is the only USDA certified organic juice bar in Plantation and the only establishment in the area that cold-presses all of its juices on-site. They are proud to say that all of their juices are born and raised in Plantation, where not only the “grass is greener” but now the juice is cleaner!

All of Clean Juice’s products are made fresh and tasty in-store from the raw ingredients. Our favorite cold-pressed juice was the “Red”, made with organic beets, carrots, apples and lemons. It hits your tongue like a fine wine and adds a boost of energy without any caffeine, while also delivering an assortment of immune boosting and healthy-heart friendly nutrients. Be sure to bring your teens too. Their acai bowls are to-die-for.

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Best Barbecue Rob’s Family BBQ

8990 W State Rd 84, Davie 954-370-2774 www.robsfamilybbq.com There are few things better in the world than freshly smoked, homemade barbecue. That is what Rob’s is all about. The Scruby family has been serving BBQ in South Florida for more than two decades. Rob Scruby is still cooking up the best BBQ in South Florida. Every guest who enters their door is treated as an extension of the Scruby family and it shows.

The relaxed southern charm makes anyone feel at home and the generous food portions and reasonable prices keep the hungriest of families well-fed. A few of OUR CITYs’ favorites are the sweet, melt-in-your-mouth cornbread, pulled pork sandwiches and, of course, Rob’s famous ribs.

Best Italian & Pizza Restaurant Vivace Gourmet Pizza & Pasta

9763 W Broward Blvd, Plantation (954) 440-2189 www.vivaceexpress.com Vivace ( /vē-ˈvä’-ˌchā/) is a musical term meaning “lively, brisk, quick and bright”. Vivace Gourmet Pizza & Pasta is a unique one of a kind concept. They are a trendy, full-service Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant featuring wines from around the globe, craft beers, and local produce.

This matched with the lost art and technique of “from scratch cooking”, hand-tossed pizzas, and true hospitable service makes them a winner with our readers. They are casual, yet sophisticated and offer dine-in as well as take out, delivery, catering, and private event services.

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3491 Hiatus Rd, Sunrise 954) 572-0821 www.allthatjazzcafe.com/ Nothing goes together like great food, great music and great company.

All that Jazz Cafe has those three things in great quantity. There is, perhaps, no better way to celebrate the end of the COVID pandemic than by enjoying fantastic music while dining with friends.

Located one mile from Sawgrass Mills Mall off Oakland Park Blvd. ALL THAT JAZZ offers wonderful, fresh, cooked to order foods and Great Live Music.

Open every Thursday, Friday & Saturday for Dinner and Live Music.

Homestyle Cooking with recipes past on from generations of the family. Everything Made from Scratch. Fresh Seafood, Flame Grilled Steaks & Pork Chops, New Orleans Specialties, Pasta Dishes and more.

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