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Lucky for us, there are plenty of things to do when Mother Nature does not cooperate. There are museums, and art galleries, for every interest, from paintings by talented local artists at the Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery in Pembroke Pines to the dynamic and bridge exhibits at Young At Art Museum in Davie.

Children universally love Fort Lauderdale’s hands-on Museum of Discovery and Science. Adults and older teens can learn more about history’s darkest moment at The Holocaust Documentation and Education Center in Hollywood.

Rainy days are the perfect time to explore new interests. Try a yoga or spin class, jump around at an indoor trampoline park, or learn how to blow glass at Hollywood Circle. The possibilities are endless.

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July 2021 Calendar JULY 1

JULY 7

English Cafe Practice and improve your conversational English. Classes will focus on vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. Instruction from volunteers ofWest Regional Library and moderated by Library Staff. 12:30 pm 1:30 pm at the West Regional Library, 8601 W Broward Blvd, Plantation. Click the QR code to register.

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Discover the secrets of Everglades National Park!. Learn when it was established, and about the ecosystems, features, and wildlife. This informative session will give you perspective on our “neighbors to to our west. Presented by conservation specialists and wildlife activists. 1:00 - 2:00 pm at the West Regional Library, 8601 W Broward Blvd, Plantation. For more info visit broward.libnet.info

Independence Day Fun on the 4th The Town of Davie will host this annual event at the Bamford Sports Complex/Pine Island Park located at 3801 S. Pine Island Rd. To comply with COVID-19 guidelines, the event has been modified to limit access to Davie residents only. The event is free and residents must pre-register beforehand.

To register call 954-327-3941. One ticket/ vehicle per household. 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

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Turn pictures into moving stories that touch people of all ages across the globe. Every animator from Walt Disney to Hayao Miyazaki have given us their wonderful stories which draw us together. This workshop will be your chance to learn the basics of animation to share your own stories. Participants will leave the workshop with their first animations and a grasp of the fundamentals behind animation/storytelling. Presented

by Black Valley Digital. 3:00 - 4:00 pm at Young At Art Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave, Davie. Click QR code to register.

Eat to the Beat Join neighbors for a night of fun, some of South Florida’s best food trucks and, the smooth sounds of the Blues! This FREE event will be held at the Suellen H. Fardelmann Sports Complex, 10300 Stirling Rd, from 5:30 pm till 9:30 pm. For more info call 954-434-4300 x352.

Fourth of July Hometown Celebration 5K Run/Walk The Weston Hometown July 4th Celebration is truly a hometown event and this year, it’s back in-person and better than ever!

The start line will be modified to accommodate social distancing protocols to keep everyone safe. All participants will receive a finisher medal and a race t-shirt. Race time is 7:15 am at Weston Regional Park.

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Shark Craft - Take It & Make It!

Arts Alive! The Fairy Tales of Grimm

Make a special shark-themed craft. Pick up a craft bag at the Weston Branch Library.

Craft kits are available FREE for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Made available by the Weston Friends of the Library.

Bags available while supplies last at the Weston Branch Library, 4205 Bonaventure Boulevard. 10:30 am - 5:30 pm.

Tales such as Rapunzel, Snow White, Hansel & Gretel and The Bremen Town musicians come to the stage in a classical 19th Century theatrical melodrama. This fun-filled show is loaded with laughs! This special pre-recorded theatre show will be featured on the NSU Alvin Sherman Library’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Follow the QR code for a link!

JULY 20 Disney's The Aristicrats Kids: A Summer Theatre Camp Production Watch 6-9-year-old campers star in this delightful adaptation of Disney’s beloved animated film. In the heart of Paris, a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to Duchess, her high-society cat, and her three little kittens. Laughs and adventures ensue! The show will be performed at the Amaturo Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts at 6:00 pm. For tickets & more info visit browardcenter.org.

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Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society The Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society July Meeting will be on Monday July 12 in the Gallery at Flamingo Gardens in Davie.

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Quest Orchids will present a program on the Cattleya Alliance. Our orchid raffle table is always fun.

The Door opens at 7:00pm and the meeting will start at 7:30pm. For more information email us at flamingogardensorchidsociety@ gmail.com.

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JULY 24 Big Bugs Late Night David Rogers' Big Bugs exhibit comes alive at night with self-guided moonlight tours at Flamingo Gardens. Enjoy a quiet stroll through the Arboretum to view the beautifully lit sculptures at night. Admission is for Big Bugs Moonlight Tours is 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. This tour does not include wildlife exhibits, Wray Home Museum, or Narrated Tram Tours. Flamingo Gardens, 3750 South Flamingo Road, Davie. For more info, call 954-473-2955.

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The F.A.T Village Art Walk is the original Art Walk in Fort Lauderdale. Explore open galleries showcasing new art exhibits, local artists and artisans selling gifts and goods, and a variety of food and entertainment.

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saturated fat, the drug will not be as effective, and your cholesterol level will not fall, and may even rise.

MYTH 3: It’s okay to have higher blood pressure when you’re older.

Blood pressure tends to rise with age because artery walls become stiff with age.

Stiff arteries force the heart to pump harder.

Blood pounding against the artery walls damages them over time. The overworked heart muscle becomes less effective and pumps harder. This increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.

MYTH 1: If you have heart disease, you need to take it easy.

MYTH 5: “I’d know if I had high blood pressure because there would be warning signs.”

High blood pressure is called the “silent killer” because you don’t usually know you have it. You may never experience symptoms. Early treatment of high blood pressure is critical because, if left untreated, it can cause heart attack, stroke, kidney damage and other serious health problems.

MYTH 4: Young people do not need to worry about heart disease

For the vast majority of people with heart disease, being sedentary is a bad idea. It can lead to blood clots in the legs and a decline in overall physical condition.

Physical activity helps strengthen the heart muscle, improves blood flow to the brain and internal organs.

It is true that heart disease is more likely to affect people over the age of 65, but 4-10% of heart attacks occur in people under the age of 45 years, mainly men. It is how we live our lives as children, adolescents and adults that lays the groundwork for heart health as we age.

MYTH 2: If you take a cholesterol- lowering drug, you can eat anything.

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“I began to write about all of the adventures that he was taking inside his head instead of being in the hospital, and the story of Ari the Brave’s Jungle Journey was born. I knew that this story would help other children and families in the hospital who needed a boost of bravery,” explained Wallick. “It tackles serious challenges that children face like health conditions and anxiety, but is also fun, adventurous, and the illustrations are dynamic!”

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SPECIAL FEATURE Summertime in South Florida is often referred to as the “slow season.”

Snowbirds fly north to cooler climates and families go on vacation. Luckily, there are still so many family activities

Take them out to the ballgame!

Going to a Marlins game is fun for the whole family and won’t break the bank.

Tickets at Loan Depot Park start at just $20! Even if you don’t like baseball, the experience of bringing the family to the ballpark is worth the price of admission.

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Everglades Airboat Tours Check out an alligator in its natural habitat!

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Head over to Everglades Holiday Park for a great day in nature. Be sure to bring a hat and some sunscreen, too, because the South Florida sun will be out in full force. Don’t let that discourage you, though; a cold drink in the everglades will make all your worries go away.

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Hunt for Turtles at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Turtles! A person cannot say enough good things about John Pennekamp State Park. If you love scuba diving or snorkeling, a day trip to the Keys is the perfect way to spend a day. The different fish and coral are beautiful all by themselves, add some sea turtle sightings and you’ve made a memory that no one in the family will ever forget. If you are not a big swimming, you can always take a trip on a glass-bottom boat and see the natural beauty of the coral from the surface!

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Get Your Groove on at South Beach Believe it or not, the summer is the perfect time for South Florida locals to check out South Beach.

It may be hotter, but the crowds are typically smaller, and things are a bit less crazy than Spring Break! The culture, people, and food, however, still make for an incredible experience.

If you get hungry, check out Time Out Market near Lincoln Road to discover all the different flavors of Miami in one place. You might want to get an AirBnb and see what America’s best nightlife is all about.

Try Your Luck at the Hard Rock If you’ve lived here for longer than a couple years, then you have witnessed the Great Guitar grow into the Florida sky. The architectural icon has quickly become a symbol for Hollywood’s biggest Casino. What you may not know are all the entertainment options that grew up around the new hotel. A huge concert auditorium hosts A-list acts year-round.

There are also multiple fine dining restaurants in addition to Broward County’s only Vegas-style resort pool. If that didn’t get your juices pumping, try your luck in the Texas Holdem Poker room.

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Waste-Away an Afternoon at Margaritaville There is no doubting what Jimmy Buffet would tell you to do in South Florida.

Located on the Hollywood Broadwalk, the Resort Hotel is a destination for families looking to have good fun, good eats, and maybe one of those special cocktails! If you don’t want to eat at one of the fabulous onsite restaurants, you can always take a walk down the beach and stop at one of the oceanside eateries.

available to do. With the pandemic slowing down and places starting to open back up the opportunities to go out and have fun are endless. Here are some of our favorite fun adventures in South Florida.

(Nick’s bar is a favorite) For fun, feel free to take a ride on the Flowrider or wander over to the St. Somewhere Spa and unwind.

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Get Culture at an Art Walk With the COVID-19 epidemic finally winding down, South Florida’s many Arts Walks are coming back.

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About an hour’s drive away, and for just thirty dollars, you can get the experience of driving through 600 acres of land that is home to over 1,000 free-roaming exotic animals. The experience is great for the entire family. Lion Country Safari was ranked in the top ten safaris by USA Today and has many other attractions such as feeding the animals and splashing around in the water spray ground.

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Here sits the historic Wray Home Museum, built in 1933.

It is the oldest residence in Broward County west of University Drive.

Whether you want to see alligators, bears, bobcats, or panthers, or just walk around and enjoy the great outdoors, Flamingo Gardens is a great place to visit.

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Go Horseback Riding One of the best ways to get outside and enjoy the South Florida sun is to go horseback riding! There are several stables in Davie, Parkland, and Plantation that offer riders of all skill levels a chance to hit the trail and become closer to nature; visit equinenow.com to find listings in your area.

Our favorite is Malachi Acres in Parkland.

Achieve your riding goals, whether they are dreams of quiet rides into the sunset or showing your own horse in a National competition. Catch the spirit of riding and tell them John Brodie sent you!

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BUDGETS, BRAVO’S AND EVENTS

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he Town Council held its first Budget Workshop for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 on June 9, 2021. Despite the challenges of lost revenues and increased expenses associated with the pandemic, the Town anticipates a balanced budget for FY 2022, which begins on October 1, 2021. This means no operating millage increase and no fire assessment increase. The Town is currently the 22nd lowest out of 31 municipalities in Broward County for your property tax and 21st lowest out of 27 in the County for those municipalities with a fire assessment.

The Town’s budget includes the advancement of significant past, current and future obligations related to environmental, operational and safety needs. These priorities include: Davie Wetlands Park, Governor LeRoy Farm Park, Utility Master Plan, Public Safety Master Plan and a new Town Hall.

All these projects will be funded within the proposed balanced budget for FY 2022.

Furthermore, we were able to negotiate a $78.44 savings through our solid waste contract enabling the Town to essentially exchange this amount to fund a stormwater program at the same dollar value. You will be hearing more about the stormwater program over the summer.

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By Mayor Judy Paul

When completed, you will see a reduction of greater goals beyond just earning a living, the Solid Waste Assessment on your tax bill such as effecting social change, supporting and the equivalent increase on a new Storm important public cause, or even advocating Water Assessment. This will be critical to colto provide equal access to justice for needy lect, convey, store, and maintain stormwater individuals and organizations. This pandemic across the Town which has seen increased has reminded all of us the importance of flooding over the past few years. These and public service.” other presentations were rerecorded from The summer buckle rodeo series will the Town Council FY 2022 Vision and Goal begin on Wednesday, June 23, and run until Session and can be viewed on the Town July 28 at the arena. Cowboys and cowgirls Website at davie-fl.gov. from ages 3 on up will be competing in a As we continue to open our facilities, myriad of events. Come out and cheer for reservations are being taken for park and the kids starting at 6:30. community room rentals. Please contact the The Town of Davie is excited for the return Parks and Recreation Dept. for all your needs. of our Fun on the Fourth Independence Day Congratulations to Western High School Celebration at Bamford Sports Complex graduate, Josias Jimenez, this year’s on Sunday, July 4th from 6:00 pm – 9:00 recipient of the Mayor’s scholarship. Josias pm. This year’s event will be modified due is hoping to pursue a degree in Public to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and Administration to eventually be at the foreonly open to Davie residents. All particifront of public policy and advocacy whether pants must pre-register through the Parks, at the local or state level.

Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department by calling (954)327-3941. Each pre-registered He will be attending Florida Gulf Coast household will receive a complimentary University in the fall and we wish him well. non-transferrable ticket to gain access to In his own words: the park on July 4th. Tickets are limited, so “I want to dedicate my life to the service be sure to pre-register early. Live music will of my community because I want to make begin at 6:00 pm featuring the New Shadow a difference in the lives of others. I want Creek and JD Danner Band. Food trucks to advocate for fair business practices for and limited activities will be available for minorities. Many Hispanics are uninformed event-goers. Fireworks will begin promptly or unaware of opportunities for jobs or at 9:00 pm set to patriotic music. We look other resources available to them. Due to forward to seeing our Town of Davie resilanguage barriers and different worldviews, dents on Sunday, July 4th. they tend to be susceptible to deceptive and unfair business practices. A career in public service will allow me to achieve Town of Davie

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By Bruce Iden, Esquire t’s the time of year when high school grads are preparing to leave for college.

Whether attending a Florida school, or one in a state far away, it’s an exciting period for kids but an emotional time for parents. They’ve lived under your roof for 18 years, and distance won’t keep you from worrying about their well-being. It’s no surprise you may wonder, “Have I done all that I can to keep them safe?”

Many parents are stunned to discover that in medical emergencies they may not be entitled to information about their college-aged children. Why? Because in the eyes of the law, your18-year old is an adult with rights of privacy. Legally, parents have no standing to know or do anything.

In an emergency, how will health care providers determine whom to call with urgent news? Will they know your child’s prior medical history? Oftentimes, they simply won’t. What’s worse, even if a parent learns of a child’s illness or accident, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) prohibits doctors and hospitals from providing information about an adult’s medical condition without his/her written consent. While some hospitals make reasonable judgments about giving information to parents, others have refused to reveal anything, least of all over the phone. Some may not even acknowledge to frantic parents whether their adult child has been admitted to a hospital.

What can a parent do? It’s simple. Have your adult child execute advance (health) directives, which include the following:

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Authorization for Release of Protected Health Infor▸ HIPPA mation. Grants health care providers permission to disclose medical information to designated individuals, which is essential to informed and timely decision-making.

Care Power of Attorney. A document that authorizes ▸ Health another person to make medical decisions for your adult child, if they cannot.

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nal condition is irreversible or death is imminent.

Just as important as these documents are, emergency contact and medical history information should also be immediately available when urgently needed, or the information is useless.

We strongly recommend that every adult carry in their wallet an emergency medical information card that makes contact information, prior medical history, allergies, and advance directives instantly accessible to medical facilities or emergency personnel anywhere in the world. An estate planning attorney can prepare advance directives, and arrange for an emergency medical card.

While you as the parent can arrange an appointment, preparing these documents does require a meeting or conversation with your child.

Life can change in an instant. What are you waiting for?

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Bruce Iden earned his J.D. from George Washington University National Law Center and his L.L.M in taxation from the University of Miami School of Law. He has been practicing in the areas of estate planning, real estate and business law for over 30 years. For more information, or to schedule a consultation with Mr. Iden, contact Iden Law Offices at 954-885-0085.

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ne of the most misunderstood aspects of the law is the Appeal.

Everyone has heard the term, but most people don’t really understand what the process entails.

Although everyone technically has the right to appeal a lower court’s decision, only under limited circumstances will the filing of an appeal be valid.

Appeals in Florida are filed with the District Courts of Appeal.

There are 5 District Courts of Appeal, which cover the entire state.

In Broward County appeals are filed in the 4th District Court of Appeal which is physically located in Palm Beach County. Cases that are appealed in Miami Dade County would be appealed to the 3rd District Court of Appeal, which is located in Miami Dade County.

There are certain deadlines which must be followed in order to file an appeal. An appeal must be filed within 30 days of the date that a final order is signed by the Court. I sometimes get individuals who call me to inquire about an appeal from an order signed 6 months before. Unfortunately I must inform that they missed the deadline and so the order in question has now become final.

Except under limited circumstances only final orders can be appealed. If a judge rules unfavorably in a matter during a hearing, that ruling cannot usually be appealed until a final order is signed.

An appeal is not a re-trial of the case. An appeal does not require witnesses to come to court and give testimony all over again. It is not a “DO OVER”. In an appeal you are asking a three judge panel to review the lower courts decisions to determine if there were any errors of law. If a judge does not allow certain testimony or evidence to be introduced into a trial, that may be an error of law and can be appealed. If a judge listens to testimony and does not believe a witness, that is a matter of credibility and cannot be appealed. As you can see, the process is very technical in nature.

Only issues which are preserved can be appealed. If in a divorce, the couple voluntarily enters into a Marital Settlement Agreement, neither one can subsequently file an appeal, since an Agreement was reached. Such an agreement is binding upon the parties. If however, the parties do not reach an Agreement, and a Judge issues a Final Judgment, either party may file an appeal and question the Court’s ruling.

Statistics show that only a very small percentage of appeals are in fact granted. In most instances, if an appeal is granted; the case is sent back to the trial court for further proceedings; consistent with the Appellate Court’s ruling. There generally is no time limit for an Appellate Court to decide and waiting 12 months for a decision is not all that unusual.

I strongly suggest that if you are considering an appeal, make sure you are within your 30-day window and hire an attorney.

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