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FEATURE STORY 18 Cosmetic Implant Dentistry Moves to New State-of-the-Art location in BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Coral Springs 36 24Hrs Restoration COMMUNITY NEWS Your First Call in an 20 Eagles’ Haven Wellness Emergency Center Receives FROM THE STATEHOUSE $600,000 in State Funding!

38 October Update 22 Let the Coral Springs Fire MESSAGE FROM Department Do the THE COMMISSION Cooking On October 8th 39 October Message 24 211 Your First Call to Get Help MAYOR’S MESSAGE 40 Parkland Update 26 Coral Springs Annual Government Academy ASK THE THE SHERIFF Kicks Off 40 Open and Unsolved 28 Spooky Times are Here PET OF THE MONTH in Coral Springs and 41 Meet “Blue” Parkland

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We have had family members struggle with a diagnosis and recover and have seen others succumb to the disease. One thing we saw again and again, however, was the tireless efforts of healthcare workers. These men and women have dedicated their lives to help people live as healthily as possible.

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October 2022 Calendar OCTOBER 8

OCTOBER 15

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Take the whole family to the Coral Springs Museum of Art. Together families will enhance their education in arts and culture with creative activities such as storytelling, music, and art production. ARTventures starts with a tour of the current exhibit and culminates with a fun and engaging activity for the whole family. 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm at the Coral Springs Museum of Art., 2855A Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. For more info call 954-340-5000.

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Coral Springs! The event will feature authentic German fare and Bavarian treats. As with any traditional Oktoberfest there will be a beer garden serving up a variety of Bavarian beers and German wines. Adults 21+ are reminded to please drink responsibly. 4:00 pm till 10:00 pm on the lawn at Coral Springs City Hall.

For more info email events@coralsprings.gov.

OCTOBER 12 Senior Health Fair

Seniors are invited to a free Health Fair! The fair will feature a variety of health screenings and wellness advice. The event is open to all seniors, family members, residents or business owners who offer services to seniors. 9:30 am - Noon at the Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive. If you are a health or wellness-related company or service and want to have a booth at the Senior Health Fair, please contact: Michele Smith - msmith@coralsprings.gov.

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Parkland Dash is back! Join your neighbors at Pine Trails Park for Parkland’s 5k (3.1 miles), 5 mile, or 1 mile walk/run. Each registration helps support Buddy Sports, a local organization that provides quality sports programming for children and young adults with special needs empowering, challenging and loving where the emphasis is on having fun, making friends, and realizing your potential. The race starts at 7:00am at Pine Trails Park. To register or for more info visit www.cityofparkland.org/843/Parkland-Dash.

Join the Coral Springs Fire Department for their Annual Cancer Awareness Pasta Dinner hosted at Fire Station #80. An $8.00 donation includes pasta & meatball, salad, bread, beverage, and dessert. Proceeds benefiting the Coral Springs Professional Firefighters Benevolent Association and other local charities. 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Firestation #80, 2825 Coral Springs Drive.

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OCTOBER 13 Coral Springs Gov Academy Special Events/Parks & Recreation

Meet the Parks and Recreation and Special Events teams that work hard year-round to keep our parks in top shape and our special events fun for residents of all ages. The session will be held at Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive. 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. For more info follow the QR Code above.

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OCTOBER 22 Thrills & Chills

Enjoy a spooky night of carnival games, fun and more! The evening will be filled with activities, treats and more for the whole family.

Dress up as a ghastly ghoul or your favorite superhero and be sure to bring your sweet tooth. 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive. For more info call 954-345-2200.

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The Parkland Equestrian Center will be open each evening from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm for a community event. There will be music, a petting zoo, face painting, children’s games, and of course, lots of pumpkins.

Admission is free, but the pumpkins are available for sale. For more info call 954757-4107 or visit www.cityofparkland.org.

OCTOBER 28 Parkland Halloween Festival

OCTOBER 22 Scary Beez

Dress up in your favorite costume and spend an exciting night with food trucks and sweet treats. This “trunk or treat” event provides a safe place for kiddos to collect more treats than they could imagine. Enjoy tunes from the DJ and pick a pumpkin to decorate with the family. 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Pine Trails Park, 10555 Trails End, Parkland. For more info call 954-757-4105.

Come and join the fun at STEMBee’s SCARYBeez Halloween event. The Witches are up to no good; they cast a spell on our scientist and we need your help to return our scientist to normal. Take part in the hands on activities that will help turn the scientist back to normal! Only you can help us reverse the witches spell. Come dressed to impress as there will be candy, raffles, and prizes! Enjoy a day of STEM fun! Kids will be able to enjoy fun activities that will intrigue all ages (and yes we are talking about the parents too!). Enjoy several STEM activities, giveaways, Spooky craft and so much more! 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at Broward College-North Campus 1000 E Coconut Creek Pkwy, Building 46, Coconut Creek.

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Cosmetic Implant Dentistry Moves to New State-of-the-Art Location in Coral Springs!

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Cosmetic Implant Dentistry offers a full range of dental treatments and procedures, including routine check-ups and cleanings, dentures, bridges, crowns, and extractions. They also offer a variety of dental implants for their patients that need them.

Everything from a single tooth replacement to a full mouth reconstruction can be done on-site.

r. William Forero Builds on 18 years of serving the community and recently expanded his practice to a larger, state-of-the-art location in the Coral Springs Professional Campus at the corner of University Drive and Westview Drive in Coral Springs.

Dr. Forero is a general dentist, who specializes in all areas of dentistry with an emphasis on Cosmetic Implants. He has worked with Dr. Eugene Black, a pioneer, and talented Implantologist for much of his career. Dr. Forero has taken Dr. Black’s proven techniques and added the latest technology to create one of the most advanced implant dentistry practices available today.

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Highly Trained & Dedicated Dental Team Dr. Glenn Kupfer joins Dr. Forero in delivering world-class care at the practice.

He is a Cosmetic Dentist who has practiced in the Coral Springs area since the 1980s. He has joined Cosmetic Implant Dentistry while

he begins the process of retiring. Dr. Kupfer has been giving his patients beautiful, lasting smiles for over 30 years with his precise, exacting work.

Both Dr. Forero and Dr. Kupfer are loved by their patients because of their gentleness of care, precision, and empathy. The staff at Cosmetic Implant Dentistry are highly skilled and treat patients like family. Many of the staff members have been part of the team for more than two decades.

Medicare Advantage Dr. Forero has partnered with most Medicare Advantage Plans, including Aetna Medicare to provide superior dental care to senior patients. Medicare Advantage plans have added dental benefits over the past few years. Now is the perfect time for seniors to take advantage of the coverage they have earned. Some plans even cover dental implant services. Be sure to ask your agent about dental benefits during open enrollment, which starts October 15, 2022.

Serving the Community Cosmetic Implant Dentistry is owned by Dr. Forero and his wife Sandra. They truly love providing patients with the very best care and the brightest smiles. Their staff is highly trained and treats every patient like family. They are also connected with a number of specialists to ensure that any dental issue can be addressed correctly with the best care possible.

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Senator Polsky stated: “Eagles’ Haven is such an important resource for the greater Parkland community. This appropriation agle’s Haven Wellness Center came just in time when the federal funding received $600,000 in state funding was about to expire. Now, these crucial last month. The funds represent about mental health services will remain available half of the charitable organization’s operthanks to the $600,000 in state funds to ating budget and will ensure it continues continue these services for the community.” to help local families for the coming year.

Sarah Franco with Eagles’ Haven stated: State Representative Christine Hunschofsky “With the trial of the shooter underway, and State Senator Tina Polsky presented being able to support the community the center with a check for $600,000. with wellness services and therapeutic Eagles Haven Wellness Center opened support was more important than ever. its doors in March of 2019, after the tragic Eagles’ Haven and the entire Parkland/

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Eagles’ Landing offers a number of programs and wellness experience for members of the local community. Wellness Experiences provide a safe space for children, teens and adults to participate in a variety of our health and wellness learning sessions. Classes range from kickboxing to open mic poetry and photo journaling to family game nights.

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The event is open to the public and for a $8 donation attendees receive a generous portion of pasta, homemade firehouse sauces, salad, meatballs, Italian sausage, bread, a beverage and dessert. All food is made and served by firefighters, including our Fire Chief Michael McNally. Participants are treated to a tour of the firehouse, will learn about fire rescue equipment, meet firefighters and purchase t-shirts for the benefit. Kids will receive a firefighter helmet too.

Donations once again will benefit the Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund. The mission of the Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund is to provide funding for breast care to women in the local community who are financially

unable to obtain screening mammograms and advanced high quality breast imaging and biopsies. Sadly, Lisa lost her battle with the disease earlier this year. Proceeds will also benefit the American Cancer Society and the Coral Springs Professional Firefighters Benevolent Association. The American Cancer Society is a nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer. The Coral Springs Professional Firefighters Benevolent Association assists in raising funds and providing awareness for local charitable events that offer a direct benefit to the people, person or organization in need.

The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) adopted wearing pink during October for Breast Cancer Awareness for a number of years. What grew from that is support for more than just breast cancer, their efforts focus on all forms of cancer, said Coral Springs Director of Communications, Lynne Martzall.

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Parkland Fire Department members began hosting a yearly Cancer Awareness Pasta Dinner at Station 80 nine years ago. Each year the dinner has grown and residents look forward to seeing their favorite firefighters while raising money for a good cause,” said Martzall.

The local firefighters are in support of bringing awareness to cancer and those affected. The local Department has been personally impacted by cancer.

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ids of all ages will enjoy dressing up as their favorite villain, goblin, superhero, or celebrity during this year’s Halloween season. The Cities of Coral Springs and Parkland will host a number of events during October to get you into the “spirit” of the season.

from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm for a community event. There will be music, a petting zoo, face painting, children’s games, and of course, lots of pumpkins. Admission is free, but the pumpkins are available for sale. For more info call 954-757-4107 or visit www.cityofparkland. org.

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Enjoy a spooky night of carnival games, fun, and more! The evening will be filled with activities, treats, and more for the whole family.

Dress up as a ghastly ghoul or your favorite superhero and be sure to bring your sweet tooth. October 22, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive. For more info call 954-345-2200.

Dress up in your favorite costume and spend an exciting night with food trucks and sweet treats. This “trunk or treat” event provides a safe place for kiddos to collect more treats than they could imagine. Enjoy tunes from the DJ and pick a pumpkin to decorate with the family. October 28, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Pine Trails Park, 10555 Trails End, Parkland.

For more info call 954-757-4105.

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They also save lives. Our community is filled with HEALTHCARE HEROES. They all help us to live healthier lives. Whether it’s the EMT who responds to 911 calls, a nurse at the hospital, the oncologist treating cancer, your family dentist, or your local eye doctor. These heroes treat what ails us and help us live better quality lives.

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Dr. Valerio is a board-certified neurosurgeon. He has completed a post-doc fellowship in cerebrovascular neurosurgery at the University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (affiliated with Case Western Reserve University) and a clinical fellowship in neurosurgical oncology and spine at the Cleveland Clinic Ohio.

He trained and worked as a staff neurosurgeon at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio and Florida for eight years until 2013. After that, Dr. Valerio joined the Miami Neuroscience Center. His primary focus is on complex spine pathology and spine tumors. He has received multiple awards for treating brain tumors, including the American Brain Tumor Association Young Investigator Award, the Musella Foundation Award, and the Cleveland Clinic Clinical Research Award.

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Paula-Ann Francis, MD BOARD CERTIFIED PSYCHIATRIST/ MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER Refresh TMS

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She incorporates a holistic treatment protocol for mental health patients and provides mentorship and training for resident psychiatrists to reinvigorate the community we reside in.

Dr. Francis is proud to be at the forefront of facilitating patients on their journey to mental well-being.

In her early teens, Dr. Francis had excellent mentors who encouraged her to give back to the community. Initially, she did this in the form of community service by providing care for and service to incarcerated individuals, people in mental health institutions, and underserved populations. Eventually, she aspired to achieve serving the underserved on a larger scale.

“I like being able to understand individuals at their core. Helping them to gain insight into, and overcome whatever obstacles are impeding them from reaching their full potential,” said Dr. Francis.

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Helping people is what Dr. Francis has dedicated her life to, and it really shows.

■ Dr. Paula-Ann Francis practices at 17110 Royal Palm Blvd • Suite 1 • Weston, FL. To make an appointment please call 754-216-0840.

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foot and ankle surgeon practicing podiatry in West Broward since 2009.

He specializes in treating foot, ankle and leg injuries in infants, children, teenagers, and adults.

He graduated from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. He also completed a fellowship with the German Foot and Ankle Society in 2009.

His interests include treatment of complex deformities and trauma of the foot and ankle in children and adults. He lives in Weston with his wife, Victoria, their son, Sam, their daughter, Victoria, and their French Bulldogs, Mapache and Nya. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

Dr. Messina continues to be active in the local communities.

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Dr Donoway is using multi-modality therapy combining Pancreatic NanoKnife Tumor Ablation with chemo-immunoradio therapy to treat advanced stage cancer patients from around the world after they have stopped responding to standard of care therapy and have been left with few options for further treatment.

With over 32 years of experience performing pancreatic surgery in south Florida, Dr Donoway recognized that because of late diagnosis, up to 85% of patients treated for pancreatic cancer already had metastatic disease at the time of diagnosis. This fact limited the benefit many patients might receive from pancreatic surgery, which is problematic as surgery has been long held to be the only reproduceable therapy for cure; whereas in reality surgery is currently more likely Palliative in almost 80% of the cases.

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

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this groundbreaking treatment by Dr Donoway, which is FDA approved. Dr Donoway also treats other advanced cancers, such as liver, Breast, and sarcomas, using NanoKnife Surgery based on its FDA approved guidelines. Patients experience a brief recovery, which 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 Ca. The treatment history been largely unchanged for over 80 years and has just broken the 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 involved in ongoing research in identifying the best chemo-immuno therapy and sequencing to be used along with Pancreatic nanoKnife/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 nine years without evidence of cancer recurrence. In the past, without IRE they would have lived a little over a year, and so this technique opens a whole new avenue for treating those eligible patients in a more targeted fashion.”

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Dr Donoway served on the Board of the American Cancer Society and Gildas club. He has also served as past president of the American Cancer Society Broward chapter and serves on the board of trustees of the Ancient Spanish Monastery.

Dr Donoway is active in the The American and International Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Associations, The Pancreas Club, 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 major liver resection.

He is the former recipient of the South Florida Health Award for use of micro-endoscopy for the detection of early stage breast cancer.

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s we kick off the month of October, I would like to introduce you to our newest team member in our District 96 office. Johanna Savelli is our new Legislative Aide for District 96. She is a Broward resident, speaks fluent Spanish, and comes to our team after two years of working in another district office. Join me in welcoming Johanna and please reach out to our office at 954-956-5600 if we may ever be of assistance.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a good time for all women who have not done so in the past year to make an appointment for a mammogram.

Early detection can save your life, so I encourage all of you to be proactive with your screenings. Eligible women can receive free breast and cervical cancer screenings at various locations in Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin counties through the Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. For information or to schedule an appointment, please call (954) 762-3649. Our communities also have several events to not only create awareness but also raise funds to support the cause. The Coral Springs-Parkland Annual Cancer Awareness Pasta Dinner will be on October 8 from 5 pm-8 pm at Fire Station 80 at 2825 Coral Springs Drive, and “Not My Daughter… Find a Cure Now” will have its annual luncheon back in person at the Heron Bay Marriott on Oct. 24 (www.notmydaughter.org).

October 10 is World Mental Health Day and a time to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilize efforts in support of mental health. In 2021, I sponsored legislation to establish a Commission on Mental Health and Substance Abuse and was appointed by our Speaker Sprowls to the commission. Our next meeting is October 19-20, where we will be reviewing draft recommendations for the Governor and Legislature. I encourage you to learn more about the Commission (https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/ samh/commission) and the work being done and to reach out with any questions or ideas you may have. Additionally, we have many mental health resources available in Broward County. If you or someone you know needs help, dialing 211 will connect you to resources in the community. Eagles Haven (eagleshaven. org) is also available with wellness programs and clinicians. Tomorrow’s Rainbow (tomorrowsrainbow.org) provides free grief counseling, as does the Children’s Bereavement Center (childbereavement.org). Every person struggles with their mental and physical health at some point in their life. It’s important to acknowledge when we need help and get the help we need.

As always, our constituents are our number one priority. Look out for my updates on Facebook (@RepChristineHunschofsky), and Twitter (@RepHunschofsky) as well as my regular e-newsletter, which you can sign up for by emailing HDIST096@ myfloridahouse.gov with “subscribe” in the subject line. My team and I are here to help, so please reach out to us at (954) 956-5600 or at HDIST096@myfloridahouse. gov. We look forward to hearing from you!

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The city’s first Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) was formally adopted in September. The plan is our commitment to reducing local greenhouse emissions, managing resources wisely, enhancing operations and engaging in environmental education. Residents are encouraged to view the SAP and consider ways to be more sustainable at CoralSprings.gov/gogreen.

We often hear from residents who have questions about the development taking place in Downtown Coral Springs. The development of the downtown area has been 20 years in the making, coinciding with the creation of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The CRA’s purpose is to revitalize the physical environment and stimulate the economy of the CRA boundaries. A development master plan was established by the CRA and adopted by the city in 2014. The mixed-use development was part of that plan. The CRA was established for a 30-year term and will be “sunset” in 2032. The CRA master plan is being updated to reflect current conditions and to prioritize projects.

Residents and businesses are encouraged to provide their input by taking a short survey at CoralSprings.gov/CRAsunset.

Prost! Oktoberfest will take place on Saturday, October 15 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the Great Lawn of City Hall (9500 W. Sample Rd.).

The event will feature authentic German fare, Bavarian treats, and a beer garden with a variety of beer and wine for guests ages 21 and older. The event is also family-friendly, featuring a separate Kids Zone with games and activities.

Additional events taking place in October include a Senior Health Fair, Fire Department Pasta Dinner, Halloween activities, and the return of Open Chess. For details on all upcoming events, visit CoralSprings. gov/events.

This month’s Commission Meetings will take place on Thursday, October 6 and Wednesday, October 19 at 6:30 p.m. As always, the public is invited to attend Commission meetings. The meetings are aired on CityTV, Blue Stream Channels 25, 25.7, 725 and on AT&T U-Verse channel 99. Meetings are also live streamed at CoralSprings. gov/citytv If you would like to schedule an appointment with any of your City Officials, please call 954-344-5911. Make sure to follow Coral Springs on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Mayor Scott Brook @ CSCommissioner1, Vice Mayor Joshua Simmons @CSCommissioner4, Commissioner Shawn Cerra @CSCommissioner2, Commissioner Nancy Metayer @CSCommissioner3, and Commissioner Joy Carter @CSCommissioner5.

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eamwork is something you hear a lot about, almost to the point of it being a cliché.

But cliché or not, it’s at the foundation of most of what we do. City government is no different. As the Mayor of the City of Parkland (City) I preside over City Commission meetings—a team of elected officials making decisions for the City.

Officials elected by a team of residents. And most of the decisions we make are based on information, leg work, or data provided to us by a team of dedicated City staff members who often work long hours.

The City Commission also relies on information that comes from the City’s Community Advisory Board, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and Planning and Zoning Advisory Board. Each of these Boards is a team of resident volunteers. And, of course, we rely on information that comes directly from residents, whether shared in the public comment segment of a City Commission meeting or in outreach to a member of the City Commission. That is why I share my e-mail address and cell phone number at the end of each of these columns. All members of our City Commission love hearing from our residents.

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Over the past few years, our teamwork has proven particularly fruitful. We have maintained additional School Resource Deputies in Broward County Public Schools located in Parkland. We are in the throes of a branding initiative that will deliver our City its first ever official logo, color scheme, and tagline. This effort has relied heavily on resident input through focus groups, some one-on-one interviews, and a citywide survey. In fact, the “data” gathered from this outreach is used in the development of the creative elements of the branding process.

We have also finalized the expansion of Covered Bridge Park. Though intentionally limited, there is now parking for Covered Bridge Park for the first time ever. Our teamwork enabled us to transform a thickly wooded area overrun by exotic invasive vegetative species into a relaxing passive area with meandering pathways, open green space, shaded areas, and a natural play area. We converted natural grass fields to artificial turf to decrease downtime and maximize our field space, we tackled the big project of fixing the drainage issues that plagued fields six through nine at Pine Trails Park—transforming all four into better surfaces with confident draining that decreases downtime and enhances the playing

experience. We’ve also added pickleball courts and reconfigured parking at Terramar Park to address both of these growing needs.

I couldn’t be more proud that our team of elected officials has taken on previously unsettled issues like the condition of the roads in Pine Tree Estates, drainage in The Ranches and Ternbridge, and the school boundary matter that has concerned Parkland parents for years. These are big issues—each one a heavy lift on its own—and my fellow members of the City Commission and I are meeting them head-on. That kind of teamwork involves a lot of people, all coming together to move the ball down the field. And the successes we have made and will continue to make, me proud to be the Mayor of this team.

If you would like to share your thoughts about teamwork or you have questions or comments you’d like to share with me, I would love to hear from you. I can be reached via e-mail at rwalker@cityofparkland. org or via cell phone at (973) 390-1453. Of course, I am frequently available monthly at Parkland businesses and love to talk with residents there. I encourage you to visit the City’s website cityofparkland.org and click on the social media icon that you prefer, to ensure that you stay informed on events and helpful information.

OPEN AND UNSOLVED

old cases, by their very name, are crimes that remain unsolved.

Investigating these cases takes patience, tenacity and innovative thinking. At the Broward Sheriff's Office, unsolved crimes will never be placed on the shelf or forgotten, and the passage of time will not delay our quest for justice.

In 2019, BSO created a full-time Cold Case Unit, whose primary function is to investigate unsolved homicides and sex crimes. The cases date back to 1963; today, about 350 remain open.

The trails of these investigations might have gone cold, but the pain for the families never goes away. The detectives investigating these crimes work tirelessly for the victim's loved ones, never giving up the search for that one clue that could help lead us to solve these crimes.

Making progress on these cases can be challenging; however, significant technological

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advances have helped immensely. Thirty years at his front door in 2011. The latest episode ago, DNA testing was in its infancy. Today, explores the brutal murder of Jerri Emken in we can retest physical evidence to identify 1985, who was found dead at the Pompano potential suspects and link them to a crime. Beach bar where she worked. While the murProgress in fingerprint identification has also ders remain unsolved, detectives hope the come a long way. Even minute, unique details series will jog a memory and result in new of an individual fingerprint can be discerned leads bringing resolution to these cases. I by new programs, leading to faster and more encourage you to take some time to view this accurate identification. series on the Broward Sheriff's Office YouTube: Last year, the BSO Cold Case Unit, working www.youtube.com/c/BrowardSheriffsOffice. with the Miami Police Department, Brazilian You, too, can help bring a critical clue National Police and U.S. federal agencies, to one of our cold cases. Broward Crime tracked down the man responsible for the brutal murders of three South Florida women Stoppers is a vital resource for submitting decades ago through DNA and fingerprint tips resulting in successful outcomes. Even technology. The resolution of the case received the most minor clues, something someone worldwide attention. However, it is only one of saw, heard or remembered, can result in a new the eight cases the BSO Cold Case Unit has lead. Anyone with information on unsolved cases is asked to contact the Broward Sheriff's solved since its inception.

Office Criminal Investigations Division at To bring more exposure to these investi(954) 321-4200 or Broward Crime Stoppers at gations, we launched a cold case video series (954) 493-TIPS (8477) to report a tip anonymously. to uncover possible new leads. The first episode details a North Lauderdale mother and daughter who were shot and killed in their bed Service Equals Reward in 2017. In another, a Pompano Beach-based American Airlines pilot was shot nine times

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