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Contents

Can do kids 16 Local Middle and High School Students Receive Funding from Investors to Launch Startups

SCHOOL NEWS 17 Coral Cove Elementary Celebrates Its 10 Year Anniversary

Message from the Mayor 18 Happy Mother’s Day!

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Community News 10 City Commission Honors Miramar’s Hometown Military Heroes 12 Miramar Pembroke Pines Chamber Members Get Set to Tee Off for Charity

Feature Story 14 Experience, Commitment & Passion Create Extraordinary Success for the Simmsational Real Estate Group

inspirirng individual 19 Miramar Honors Waste Pro Driver for Saving Drowning Child

camp guide 20-23 Camp Guide for Miramar

Legally Speaking 24 Statute of Limitations Are Tricky in Foreclosure Cases 26 Starting the Planning Process: The Three Ps of Estate Planning

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Dr. Earle discusses different areas of the body where body contouring may help.

Sometimes people believe removing extra skin after bariatric surgery or significant weight loss is a purely cosmetic procedure. But in many cases it also has a practical health purpose.

• Chest: Men and women may require breast surgery to remove extra skin from the chest. “For women, the procedure is similar to a breast lift. This may be combined with implants, if needed. For men, the plastic surgeon performs a male breast reduction procedure,” explains Dr. Earle, who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

“Body contouring can be done after weight loss to prevent rashes, discomfort and chafing,” says S. Alexander Earle, MD, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Florida.

• Abdomen: Extra skin can be removed and muscles tightened with abdominoplasty. This makes the entire stomach area look better and tighter.

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Unilatina Business Breakfast – An opportunity for entrepreneurs and business owners to network and spread the word about their services. 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Unilatina International College, 3130 Commerce Parkway, Miramar. For more information visit www.unilatina. edu or call (954)607-4344.

Personal History Awareness Month: Memoir Writing Workshop – Join the Miramar Writer’s Club for a special event! Rachel R. Panton, PhD, will lead a memoir writing workshop in celebration of Personal History Awareness Month. Dr. Panton is Founder and Personal historian for Write My Life memoirs, LLC and she teaches writing at the University of Miami. 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

7th

21st Friends of the Miramar Library Membership Meeting – Meeting to discuss library events and advocacy.

Open to the Public.11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

Try Your Hand at iPad! iOS 9 – In this course you will learn the basic tricks and techniques for using your iPad including: physical layout of buttons and features, navigating screens and apps, connecting to the Internet, overview of included apps, downloading apps from the Apple Store and the settings you need to know. Please bring your own iPad fully charged. Seating is limited. No Pre-Registration. Pick up a Seat Reservation Ticket at the Reference Desk prior to the start of class. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

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Gain the Upper Hand with Your iPad! iOS 9 – In this course you will learn how to use advanced apps for iPad such as using the built in Camera to take, view, edit and share photos; using the iPad to read books; using maps, Safari and email; using podcast, iTunes, Family Sharing and more. Please bring your own iPad fully charged. Seating is limited. No Pre-Registration. Pick up a Seat Reservation Ticket at the Reference Desk prior to the start of class. 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group – Do you help or assist a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or any other form of memory-loss?

Caregivers often experience feelings of fear, concern and stress. Fortunately, there is hope and help! This group meets the third Tuesday of each month.

10:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

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Family Yoga – Come and have a bonding time with your loved ones while you’re toning your entire body.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Miramar Library. All ages invited. 6:30 p.m.- 7:15 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

Yoga – This is a Hatha “All Levels” class with breathing, balance, strength and stretching exercises followed by guided relaxation and meditation.

Please bring water and a big towel if you do not have a yoga mat and bring any exercise straps or blocks if you have them. Do not eat a heavy meal at least 2-3 hours before the class. 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

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Ongoing Adult Basketball League – Every Sunday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Youth Enrichment Center, 7000 Miramar Parkway, Call 954-602-4700 for more information.

25th Kiwanis Night Out – Meet at Bokamper’s Sports Bar at 15500 SW 29th Street, off of Miramar Parkway and Dykes Road in the shopping center next to Home Depot for good drinks and great eats with club members and friends. If you’ve wanted to know more about Kiwanis, this is a great time to come and enjoy a night out too! To save a seat, call/text (786) 282-8600.

28th Mot Pour Mot (Word by Word)– Introduce your children to French with high literacy standards to enhance children’s pre-reading, pre-math and social skills in this free interactive literacy program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Miramar Library. Ages 3-6. 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. . Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

Reading Buddies – Practice your reading with a teen volunteer! Ages 5-10. Mondays 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

Books-N-Babies – Babies, caregivers and books will interact through stories, rhymes and songs. Ages up to 24 months. No registration required.

Tuesdays 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

Tween Wii – Gaming fun! Ages 8-12.

Wednesdays 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

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Teen Club – Come hang out with other teens and plan cool activities for the library. Join and earn volunteer hours.

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

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Adult Coloring Book Club : A Unique Way to Destress and Unwind – Adult Coloring Books have intricate designs and patterns compared to children’s coloring books. This program offers a unique way to de-stress and unwind.

Join in for this quiet activity that stimulates brain areas related to motor skills and the senses. Adults will enjoy this calming and meditative exercise.

Coloring Books and Colored Pencils provided. Registration Required 954357-8180 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

“Digi Know?” – Digital Resources at Broward County Library! - Learn how to access eBooks, Magazines, Music, On-line Classes, Language Instruction and more! 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

Mother Goose Story Time – Stories, songs and crafts, with caregiver, ages 2-5. Thursdays 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Pre-registration required. Call 954357-8095 Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar.

Rhythm Learning Time – Come listen, play and sing while developing a lifelong love for music. Children will develop language, social, emotional and physical skills in a fun way. Ages 3-5. Fridays 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090.

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City Commission Honors Miramar’s Hometown Military Heroes Community News

BY JILL SHARPE

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he City of Miramar is pleased to support the brave men and women who are protecting our country at home and abroad.

With a city proclamation, Mayor Wayne Messam declared April 7, 2016, as HHC 1-124 Infantry Regiment Day in the City of Miramar. In addition to the proclamation, two yellow ribbons were tied around trees at Miramar’s City Hall. The HHC 1-124 IN unit has been based in Miramar since 2011 and will be deploying later this month.

“We are pleased to be showing our support of Miramar’s hometown heroes through a city proclamation and displaying the yellow ribbons,” said City Manager Kathleen Woods-Richardson. The yellow ribbon tied on trees has been used by military families and friends to signify that they want the ones serving in combat zones to come home safely.

Members of the Miramar community are invited to join the Yellow Ribbon Initiative by tying a yellow ribbon around a tree at their home or business. Send a picture of the ribbon with your name and address to the following: yellowribbonsHHC@gmail.com.

“With 172 soldiers being deployed from this unit, our goal is to have 1 yellow ribbon displayed throughout Miramar, for each soldier,” stated Camila Mason, Co-Chair of the HHC 1 124 IN’s Family Readiness Group. “We appreciate the City Commission and City Leadership showing their support,” added Mason.

The City of Miramar will continue to look at ways to support all of the US Military -- including active service members and veterans -- on an ongoing basis.

For more information, please call Natasha Hampton at (954) 548-0134.

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Miramar Pembroke Pines Chamber Members Get Set to Tee Off for Charity Community news

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he Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce 2016 Chamber for Good Golf-A-Thon, which benefits area non-profits and charities, is on Friday, May 6th and will be held at the Flamingo Country Club at Century Village. Registration deadline is May 4th.

The Chamber for Good Golf-a-thon allows golfers of all abilities to solicit pledges from friends and family and challenge themselves to see how much money they can raise through donations. The donations are a flat pledge not for how many holes the individual plays.

All golfers will play 18 holes of golf, some gaming holes, and be provided lunch and dinner similar to a typical golf tournament. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served for lunch and dinner will be a buffet consisting of chicken, ribs, baked potatoe, salad, dessert, soda and coffee. Participants will register individually but can play as a team or as individuals. Participant prizes will also be given out to the top three individuals who raise the most money.

Robert Goltz, President and CEO of the Chamber, said if you are not able to play you can still support area causes by supporting one of our golfers. “Ideally, I would like to see $10,000 to $15,000 raised for the non-profits listed,” said Goltz.

The Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce will give the majority of the net proceeds to the participating charities based on the golfers indicated charity. The following are this year’s partners: The EASE Foundation: A neighbor helping neighbor organization established to assist those residents who are trying to help themselves.

The Falcon Foundation: Provides general support for Flanagan High School with a focus on student achievement through academics, arts and athletics.

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Susan B. Anthony Recover Center: Provides substance addicted mothers a safe place to start again and to keep their families together in residential units as both mother and children receive much needed treatment and support.

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s the evolving real estate market becomes increasingly intricate, buyers and sellers are seeking experts who understand the industry and are positioned to stay ahead of the game.

Patrick Simm and The Simmsational Group at Keller Williams Realty have become well known for their outstanding level of Real Estate Sales Mastery.

They understand property values, positioning, and what it takes to get a home sold in today’s market.

Team Leader and Managing Director Patrick Simm answered some commonly asked questions about the Simmsational Real Estate Group at Keller Williams Realty.

When was the Simmsational Real Estate Group established? The Simmsational Real

Estate Group has been helping Southwest Broward’s buyers and sellers accomplish their real estate goals since 2001.

Describe your team. My position as the Team Leader/”Rainmaker” commands me to be continuously at the top of my game. I am truly fortunate to be surrounded by a group of dedicated Real Estate Professionals that are passionate in assisting our clients in obtaining their Real Estate Goals. Kimberlee Hernandez, Jose Rodriguez and I joined Keller Williams six years ago with the vision of creating an international team of specialized listing and buyer specialists.

The team has since expanded to a total of five associates, three full time staff members, and a client-care manager.

What is your team’s goal? As a team, our goal is not only to meet our customers’ expectations, but to exceed them. As a trusted real estate partner, we help customers find the best home in the area within their price range. Together, we sell their home for as much as the market will bear and as quickly as possible.

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Describe your team’s success. The group consistently closes over $21 million in sales every year. Within the last 12 months, the Simmsational Team has closed over 110 transactions and generated approximately $23 million in sales volume.

We were ranked in the top 1% of all Realtors nationwide in 2015.

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by a core group of extremely skilled and dedicated real estate professionals. I am truly grateful for the confidence that they hold in me as their trusted leader. This is an achievement that merely started as a small “dream” just a little over 15 years ago.

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am a single father of a 15-year-old daughter, Ariana.

Over the years, I’ve become widely known and branded Within the last 12 months, the Simmsational Team has closed over 110 transactions as “OneCoolRealtor.” and generated approximately $23 million in sales volume. They are ranked in the top 1% of all Realtors nationwide. Photo: Front row (l to r) Nidia Rosario, I was born in Patrick Simm, Camille Romero, Jose Rodriguez; Back row (l to r) Ishea Lopez, Melissa Nunez-Dempsey, Kimberlee Hernandez, Clare Wong, Helvert Ortiz Kingston, Jamaica and have been a able year for us as a team. The group expanded South Florida resident since 1973. After earning to five sales associates. I also recently hired a a Master of Business Administration Degree in client-care manager, whose main purpose is to Finance, I acquired my Real Estate License in make sure that all our buyers and sellers are 2001. I quickly became a graduate of the Realtor completely pampered before, during and after Institute, earning a GRI designation (along with the sale or purchase of their home. Over the only 19% of all Realtors). I also possess other years, my team has developed a unique chemnoteworthy designations from the National istry and culture that many simply aspire for. I Association of Realtors, including the ABR, am enthusiastic about the proficiency that this Accredited Buyer Representative; CRS, Certified group of individuals has developed over the Residential Specialist (only 4% of all Realtors years and am looking forward to a lifetime of worldwide) and CDPE, Certified Distressed continued success working as business partners.

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Do you serve on any boards? Yes. I serve on

Do you work with attorneys and mortgage professionals? Yes. The Simmsational Team

the Executive Board of Directors of the South Florida Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) and I am also a Florida Realtors State Director.

I also serve as the head of training and education for Keller Williams Realty in Pembroke Pines, an office consisting of over 275 real estate professionals.

partners with attorneys and mortgage professionals to make the process as smooth as possible. There is an absolute added value when choosing the services of the Simmsational Real Estate Group. Our Team’s Real Estate Attorney accommodates all of our clients and is always available for consultation throughout the buying and/or selling process.

How do you keep the public updated on the real estate market? We are South

Is there anything else you want to add?

Florida’s most prominent and informative source for Cooper City, Davie, Miramar, Pembroke Pines and Weston Real Estate. In an effort to keep the public informed, I write real estate blogs and editorials for local magazines.

Where does most of your business come from? The majority of my business is generated

from past customers and their referrals. We treat our clients like family and take excellent care of them. We trust that they will come back to us for all their real estate needs and recommend us to their family, friends and associates.

What are some of your recent business accomplishments? 2015 was another remark-

I am extremely grateful to the residents of Southwest Broward, especially those in Miramar and Pembroke Pines, for their continuous support throughout the last 15 plus years that the Simmsational Real Estate Group was established. With continued assurance in our ability to fully accomplish their real estate goals, we look forward to serving the residents of Southwest Broward for many years to come.

The Simmsatonal Team at Keller Williams Realty is located at 2000 NW 150th Avenue, Suite #1100, in Pembroke Pines.

For your real estate needs, call 954709-8258, visit www.PatrickSimm.com or email Patrick at OneCoolRealtor@ PatrickSimm.com.

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n March 15th, four students from the Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce Yong Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!), presented their business plans before a panel of local leaders of industry and a public audience.

The students were dressed as young professionals, and really wowed the crowd!

The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a groundbreaking and exciting year long class that transforms middle and high school students into real, confident entrepreneurs.

Throughout the class, students develop business ideas, write business plans, conduct market research, pitch their plans to a panel of investors, and actually launch and run their own real, legal, fully formed companies and social movements. Founded in 2004 at the University of Rochester with support from the Kauffman Foundation, the Young Entrepreneurs Academy today serves thousands of students in communities across America According to Robert Goltz, President and CEO of the Miramar Pembroke Pines Chamber, The YEA! program assists students in real American dreams of starting their own business. “The investor panel event, which is our version of the shark tank, helps them get the money to start their business,” Goltz said.

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Investors and YEA! CEOs.

Cyanne McClean, from Charles W. Flanagan High School presented her business plan for Africa Smiles, Prajwal Chummar, from American Heritage presented a plan for Mage Theroy, Marc Dominique, from Somerset Academy Central Miramar talked

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about his business The PieceMaker and Nineka Kind, from McArthur High School pitched Planet Bags.

The Investor Panel was comprised of prominent local business people including Henry A. Rose, CV Marketing and The Falcon Foundation; Stuart Hill, Comprehensive Business Systems; Steve Pressman, Pillbox Pharmacy; and Brendan Liebeskind, You University and 2015 Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce YEA! Saunders Scholars Winner.

In addition to the investments provided to each CEO, participating investors selected one business: Cyanne McClean CEO, of Africa Smile for an additional prize. The four students will advance to the Young Entrepreneurs Academy Saunders Scholars National College Scholarship competition, where they will compete for hundreds of thousands of dollars in college scholarships, a fast-track application pass to apply to be on ABC’s Shark Tank, and an all-expenses paid trip to attend America’s Small Business Summit in Washington, DC courtesy of the United States Chamber of Commerce.

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Coral Cove’s honored guests (L-R) Mark Narkier, Principal Rodriguez, Mayor Messam, Principal Philip Bullock, Principal Stephanie Saban, Broward County School Board Member Patrica Good, Assistant Principal LaQuita D. Lee, Superintendent Robert Runcie, Miramar Chief of Police Dexter Williams.

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Coral Cove’s newest Principal Stephanie Saban and Assistant Principal LaQuita D. Lee were thrilled to share the special day with Mayor Messam, Superintendent Robert Runcie, Broward County School Board Member Patricia Good, Director of School Performance and Accountability Mark Narker, and Chief of Police Dexter Williams.

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At the end of the ceremony, representatives from each grade released balloons into the sky to commemorate the beginning of another successful decade.

Assistant Principal LaQuita D. Lee, said it was wonderful to see former and present administrators, teachers, students and parents all come together to share pride in all the accomplishments of this amazing school. “It was just a spectacular day at Coral Cove Elementary,” she said.

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t all began over 100 years ago when a woman named Anna Jarvis held a memorial service in honor of her mother. Since that time, we’ve continued this wonderful tradition of celebrating the beloved women in our lives whom we call Mom but are also wives, daughters, aunts, grandmothers, sisters, friends, head of household and sometimes fathers as well. We cherish these women in our lives that somehow make life look simple while doing so much that makes life simpler for the rest of us. We don’t say it enough but Thank You. The village that it takes to raise our children begins with mothers. Coincidentally, May is also the time when graduation marks a time of transition for our students. We are proud of the work they’ve accomplished to reach this major milestone, yet we wonder where has the time gone? Congratulations graduates, we wish you nothing but best wishes and a future filled with curiosity.

City Updates: Dexter Williams has been named the new Chief of Police for the City of Miramar. With over 25 years of law enforcement experience -- 22 of those years have been with the Miramar Police Department. Chief Williams holds a bachelor of science in public administration from Barry University and two master’s degrees from St. Thomas University: one in justice administration and the other in public management. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy.

He will oversee more than 260 employees that include command, Police Chief Dexter Williams administrative and civilian staff and be responsible for the management functions of controlling, planning, organizing, supervising and staffing for the entire police department.

We recently received great news from Tallahassee in the form of a million dollar presentation to the City from State Representative Manny Diaz Jr. for Flamingo Road Reclaim Water & Amphitheater Projects Funding. A number of your commission officials recently spent time in Tallahassee meeting with all of our representatives and making sure they were aware of projects in our great City. It’s nice to see results that benefit our residents.

To our Haitian Community who make up a large part of who we are in the City of Miramar, we wish you all the best as you celebrate Haitian Flag Day on May 18th. For information regarding the upcoming celebration we will be hosting, please contact my offices at 954-602-3198.

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he City of Miramar recently awarded a top civilian honor to Waste Pro USA truck driver Andy Perez Garcia for helping save the life of a drowning oneyear-old child.

Last December, Garcia was driving his regular route through Miramar picking up garbage when he heard cries for help from behind a house. Garcia leapt from his truck and ran to the back yard where he found an unconscious child just pulled from a pool.

“A boy came to me and asked me if I knew CPR,” Garcia said at the time.

Perez administered CPR until paramedics arrived, helping save the life of the child, Bradley. In February, Bradley turned two years old and the City of Miramar awarded Garcia with a “Life Saving Award.”

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(4th-5th grade & 6th-8th grade respectively) 8 weekly sessions Challenge yourself with adventurous field trips and team activities 2-3 days a week. Join the enjoyable camp lifestyle during non-travel days.

(3rd-8th grade) Art: Two 2-week sessions Drama/Vocal: One 3 week session Great for campers with an artistic or a creative flair. Offered from 6/13-7/8 & 7/18-8/5.

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(1st-5th grade) Two 4-week sessions 6/13-7/8 & 7/11-8/5. Students focus on reading, writing, math, or critical thinking and study skills.

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Legally Speaking

Statute of Limitations Are Tricky in Foreclosure Cases

By Omar J. Arcia Foreclosure Defense and Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney

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erhaps the hottest topic in foreclosure cases at the moment is the proper application of a statute of limitations defense. The laws that set deadlines by when lawsuits must be filed are called statutes of limitations.

Different deadlines exist for different types of lawsuits, and they vary by state.

If properly asserted, a statute of limitations defense can prevent a creditor from obtaining a judgment against you even if you owe the money! In Florida, there is a five year statute of limitations to file a foreclosure case and a one year statute of limitations for a deficiency judgment after foreclosure against a homeowner. The tricky question for Florida homeowners is when does the statute of limitations begin to run?

According to Florida law, the 5 year statute of limitations on a foreclosure action begins to run from the date of “acceleration.” The acceleration date depends on the language in the mortgage. Generally, it runs continuously from the date of a previous filed foreclosure action (if applicable) or from the date of the last payment, unless the homeowner makes additional payments or files for bankruptcy. However, if the mortgage holder sues for foreclosure more than five years after the alleged “acceleration date,” a homeowner may be able to successfully dismiss that action. This issue is currently under consideration by the Florida Supreme Court, because lenders claim that each month a payment is not made is a new default date which “resets” the statute of limitations. If they have their way, mortgage holders and lenders could technically be immune from complying with Florida’s 5 year statute of limitations.

A deficiency judgment is a claim against a borrower for the difference between the amount owed under the loan and the amount for which the property was sold at a foreclosure auction. In Florida, the statute of limitations for deficiency judgments resulting from foreclosures on or after July 1, 2013 is just one year. The time period begins to run the day after a certificate of title is issued by the court clerk. If the property was sold before July 1, 2013, then the statute of limitations is the earlier of five years or July 1, 2014. Any deficiency judgment action commenced after these time frames will be dismissed.

Defending a foreclosure, deficiency judgment and filing for bankruptcy are NOT do it yourself propositions. The attorneys at the Arcia Law Firm are privileged to successfully represent hundreds of homeowners in our community.

We have foreclosure defense, loan modification and bankruptcy departments all within the same office. We will gladly refer you to our satisfied clients so you can be confident in your decision to hire our Firm.

Detailed explanations of different options available to homeowners are also discussed in a new DVD developed by the Arcia Law Firm entitled “Fight For Your Home.” If you mention that you heard about the DVD through this magazine, you will receive a complimentary copy during your free consultation to discuss your case in detail.

If you are struggling to make your monthly mortgage payments, if you are in the middle of a frustrating loan modification process, or if you just received a foreclosure summons, contact the Arcia Law Firm today at 954-437-9066 to schedule a free personal consultation with Omar Arcia, or visit www. arcialawfirm.com to schedule your appointment online.

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What is Color Blindness?

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Because it is a gender-linked recessive trait, green-red color deficiency is more frequent in men than in females. Still, there are a small number of females who do experience some degree of color blindness, particularly yellow-blue deficiencies.

Color vision deficiencies are not a debilitating condition, but it can impair educational progress and work performance. Not having the ability to distinguish colors as friends do can quickly and negatively impact a student’s confidence. For working people, color blindness could become a disadvantage when competing against peers trying to advance in a similar industry.

There are several examinations for color blindness. The most common is the Ishihara color test, named after its inventor. For this test a patient views a plate with a circle of dots in various sizes and colors. Within the circle appears a digit in a particular tint. The patient’s ability to see the number inside the dots of contrasting colors indicates the level of red-green color sight.

Even though inherited color vision deficiencies can’t be treated, there are some steps that might improve the situation. Some evidence shows that wearing tinted contacts or anti-glare glasses can help people to see the distinction between colors. More and more, computer applications are becoming available for regular personal computers and even for smaller machines that can assist users to distinguish color better depending upon their specific diagnosis. There are also exciting experiments being conducted in gene therapy to correct the ability to distinguish colors.

How much color vision problems limit a person is dependent upon the type and severity of the condition. Some individuals can adapt to their condition by familiarizing themselves with alternate cues for colored objects or signs. For example, many individuals are capable of learning the shapes of traffic signs (rather than recognizing red) or contrasting items with paradigms like a blue body of water or green trees.

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The discernment of color depends on cones located in the eye. People are usually born with three kinds of pigmented cones, each of which perceives various wavelengths of color. When it comes to pigment, the size of the wave is directly linked to the perceived color tone. Short waves produce blue tones, middle-sized waves are perceived as green tones and longer waves are seen as reds. Which type of cone is affected impacts the spectrum and severity of the color blindness.

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Do you have a thoughtful and comprehensive estate plan which includes:

Starting the Planning Process: The Three Ps of Estate Planning

BY BRUCE IDEN, ESQUIRE

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ost clients who initiate estate planning do so to provide for their loved ones’ needs, and to avoid burdening their family after they are gone with probate and administration expense and delay. But, no matter your reason for initiating estate planning, it is imperative that you understand what your options are, and how thoughtful estate planning can work for you. Your plan may be simple (just a will), or more complex (a revocable living trust). Let’s examine the estate planning process by exploring the areas we refer to as the three Ps of estate planning.

People Who are the important people in your life? Your important people likely include your loved ones: your spouse or partner, children and grandchildren, and perhaps your parents, siblings or other relatives. Beyond these people, your important “people” could also include charities, special causes, colleges or universities, and/or churches or temples to which you are connected. For some, important people might also include pets. Spend some time thinking about the impact others have had on your life. Make a list and jot notes. This is where the planning process begins.

Property By property, we are referring to your assets in general. Make a list of the assets you own or control. At this point, you do not need to identify policy or account numbers, or exact dollar values, but rather think about your assets in terms of their nature (cash, stocks, bonds, businesses, real estate, etc.), their value, and your ownership interest. Do you own assets in your name only, in joint tenancy with someone else, or through some other arrangement? Be sure to include often overlooked assets such as life insurance (death benefit), money owed to you, and any inheritance you may expect to receive.

Plans After identifying the important people in your life, and your property, the next step is to consider plans for those people (including yourself) and property in the event of your own incapacity or death. Whom would you select to make decisions if you could no longer do so yourself? Would the same person handle your finances and your personal and health care decisions? Who would care for your minor children? Who will run your business? How would you distribute your assets to your “people?” Would you like to minimize the impact of estate taxes? Maximize the impact of a charitable bequest? Is there a member of your family with special needs whom you would like to provide for? And, finally, is there someone who perhaps should not receive an outright inheritance, without third-party managed care and oversight?

These are just a few of the issues to consider when approaching the planning process. An experienced estate planning attorney can help you explore all of these areas and work with you to develop a plan for your unique situation.

Estate planning is a deliberate, premeditated act of love. Life can change in an instant. What are you waiting for?

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 area of estate planning and probate and trust administration for over 30 years. For more information, or to schedule a complimentary estate-planning consultation with Mr. Iden, please contact Iden Law Offices at (954)885-0085.

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The Doctor is in....Your Hand

BY JOSE M. SOLER-BAILLO M.D. BOARD CERTIFIED SURGEON

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ou know the routine: You walk in, say hello, sign your name, and sit down not knowing how long you’ll have to have your face in a magazine you don’t really care about reading.

Pretty much everyone has had this experience at least once at a doctor’s office. We all have busy lives and quite frankly, nobody likes waiting. What if it could be possible, though, for you to make your appointment online and see the doctor the second it starts, even if you are hundreds or even thousands of miles away? Today, such advances in medicine and technology (telehealth) are shifting the patient-doctor interaction from the office to the smartphone or tablet, making it possible to be monitored and communicate securely without the need of being physically present.

As a board-certified plastic surgeon who runs a practice that also specializes in weight loss, I understand the necessity for an in-depth evaluation of a patient’s anatomy prior to offering medical advice. A phone call, email, or pictures can only get me so far. Plus, I enjoy being able to converse with patients face-to-face so that we get to build a rapport prior to their treatments.

Unfortunately in South Florida, traffic is a burden that we seemingly encounter at any hour of the day. Having the means of seeing your physician from the comfort of your home or office eliminates the need for penciling in a visit to the doctor’s office while allowing you to account for the hundreds of other responsibilities you have on your agenda for the day.

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Here in the US, the federal government has required the protection and confidential handling of protected health information through laws known as HIPAA. These requirements have placed restrictions on the means by which a doctor can communicate with a patient. Therefore, there has been a boom in technologies that allow for patients and doctors to communicate through the world wide web that comply with the restrictions and regulations set forth by the government. In a field like plastic surgery, privacy is particularly important as I operate on several patients who have told only one, maybe two, people that they are undergoing a cosmetic procedure. These HIPAAcompliant communication applications allow doctors and patients to connect as if the exam room door has just been shut.

As I sit in the operating room doing what I enjoy most, I contemplate where medicine is headed. Robots are already performing surgeries, and I don’t have to meet a new patient or check up on an old one by making them come to the office from different parts of the city, state, country, or even world. I think it is a good thing, though. As medicine and technology continue to progress, we should take advantage of the integration it allows. Less time is wasted, better results are achieved, patient care remains the focus, and most importantly, the quality of life is improved.

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Arcia Law Firm Helps South Florida Homeowners Save Their Homes

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Omar J. Arcia, Esquire, Founding Partner, answered some commonly asked questions about the firm.

Describe You Business. We are a full service consumer advocacy law firm with our main office conveniently located in Miramar, Florida at the southeast corner of Miramar Parkway and I-75. The majority of our work involves foreclosure defense, loan modification (chapters 7 & 13), and real estate litigation.

When did you open? December 2016 will mark the ten year anniversary of The Arcia Law Firm.

provide client-focused legal representation in many different areas, but our primary focus is assisting South Florida homeowners and their families save their homes. We provide aggressive, focused representation in foreclosure defense cases throughout the State of Florida. We also have an in house loss mitigation department to assist our clients in securing loan modifications, short sales and deeds in lieu of foreclosure. Finally, our consumer bankruptcy department is made up of experienced attorneys and paralegals with many years of experience. We file Chapters 7 & 13 bankruptcies to stop foreclosures, eliminate second mortgages, and modify first and second mortgage loans even if previously denied by the bank. We also provide complete real estate services, contract to closing, and everything in between.

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