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Bella and Harry Let’s Visit London – Part of the Kids Cultural Series at the Miramar Cultural Center ArtsPark.

Come along as Bella and Harry embark on an educational and funfilled journey to London. Based on the educational series, The Adventures of Bella & Harry, these two jet-set pets help foster education and appreciation of the world in which we live. Children will get the chance to see their favorite globetrotting Chihuahua duo come to life in an informative, interactive musical as they explore the sights and sounds of London. Bella and Harry Let’s Visit London introduces children to travel, customs, history and landmarks with songs like Big Ben Boogie, Tea Time for Two and Stonehenge Rocks! Pre-show activities begin at 1:00p.m., including show-related art activities for children, face painting, a reading by the author and an appearance by Buddy the Bookworm. Show starts at 2:00 p.m.

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16th Friday of Tertulia – A Passage through the Hispanic Heritage. A celebration in honor of Hispanic Heritage month featuring an art exhibit, a Tuna musical performance, a Spanish book fair, and a Business Networking session. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Unilatina International College, 3130 Commerce Parkway. For more information call 954-607-4344 or visit www.unilatina.edu.

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Ballet Hispanico – Part of the Signature Series at The Miramar Cultural Center ArtsPark. Through the fresh, relevant works of the Ballet Hispanic repertory, Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro showcases the Latino voice in dance with choreography from contemporary masters and emerging stars. Ballet Hispanico explores, preserves, and celebrates Latino cultures through dance, celebrating the dynamic aesthetics of the Hispanic diaspora, building new avenues of cultural dialogue and sharing the joy of dance with all communities. The company’s work explores the diversity of Latino culture through a fusion of classical, Latin, and contemporary dance powered by theatricality, athleticism, and passion.

2:00 p.m. and 8 p.m., Tickets are $65 and $50 and may be purchased by calling 954-602-4500 or online at www. miramarculturalcenter.org.

Friends of the Miramar Library Membership Meeting and Annual Officer Selection – Meeting to discuss library events and advocacy. New Officers will be determined. Open to the Public. 11:00 a.m-1:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090

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Sci-Fi and Horror Author Forum – Just in time for Halloween!! Local Sci-Fi and Horror Writers will discuss their works, writing styles, inspiration, techniques and more. A meet-andgreet with book selling/autographing session will follow. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Miramar Library. 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. For more information call 954-357-8090

20th Coping With Your Emotions – Wellbeing starts with our emotions. Learn how to keep positive emotions and to relax in order to maintain your health.

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22nd Writer’s Club – The Friends of the Miramar Library hosts this Creative Writing Club. Share ideas and feedback with others, observe and get great critique of your writing. Have the opportunity to read aloud and share your writing experiences. Come and join us as we write, read, listen and comment! 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

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

24th Gain the Upper Hand with Your iPad! iOS 8 – 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

Friends of the Miramar Library Holiday Book Sale and Bake Sale – Dress up in a Halloween costume and get a free book! All adult books half price and additional discounts on select items. Huge selection of books, including Children’s books, Fiction books, Health books, Fantasy books, Spiritual and Religious books, Nonfiction books and more! Plus, lots of yummy baked goods! Help support YOUR library! 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

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

26th Business Workshop: So You Want to Start a Business? – This workshop will cover topics such as What it Takes to Start a Business, Advantages and Disadvantages of Being An Entrepreneur, The ART of Success, Keys To Selecting the “Right” Business For You and More! 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

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31st Halloween Party!! – Come see a Halloween Play put on by the Teen Club! There will also be games, costume contest and candy. All Ages.

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iramar residents took to the streets all over town on Tuesday, August 4th to celebrate National Night Out, an occasion designed to raise awareness about crime prevention. The Miramar Police Department (MPD) partnered with several local homeowner and civic groups to coordinate a variety of neighborhood gatherings and community walks across the city.

the same year the city was founded and the still-functioning car drew a crowd.

As people filtered into the park and lay down blankets in the grass, MPD Chief of Police Ray Black spoke about the day’s importance. “The crime rate is down in the U.S., in Florida and here in Miramar,” he noted. “We have that continuous partnership with the community where if there’s something wrong, whether

first community here,” said Mary Raynor, President of United Neighbors of Miramar and a key event organizer. “Everyone has really been coming together for this.”

Across town, Vizcaya Park held a block party similar to Branca Park, and several other neighborhoods also commemorated the National Night Out. The Ashlar, Haven Lake Estates, Riviera Isles and Sunset Lakes communities each put on their own activities and the River Run, Riverdale, Franklin Farms and Water View neighborhoods collaborated for one event together at River Run Park.

No matter what part of Miramar they came from, people were proud of their neighborhood and wanted to do what they can to make where they live even better and safer.

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National Night Outs have taken place on the first Tuesday in August since 1984 and the day’s largest gathering in Miramar happened at Shirley Branca Park.

Members of the allvolunteer Miramar Park Homeowner’s Association (MPHA) met at Fairway Park beforehand for a community walk that would end at Branca Park.

“I’m interested in the community I live in and making sure it’s always safe,” said Roland Abel. “I want to get other community members participating so that we can be the eyes and ears for the police. You can never have enough people that are willing to help. I believe if you see something, you should do something about it.”

Community education and entertainment mixed in equal parts at Branca Park as the United Neighbors of Miramar, Tropical Homes CrimeWatch and the MPHA had booths alongside several law enforcement agencies that brought different eye-catching vehicles with them. The Florida Highway Patrol encouraged people to wear their seatbelts through demonstrating their rollover simulator, a car chassis that spins around with test dummies inside. Both the Coast Guard and the Border Patrol landed helicopters in the park and the MPD drove a replica of the first patrol car their department ever had, a 1955 Ford. That was

it’s drugs or a quality of life issue, we encourage people to contact us so we can target that problem.

Today is a chance for neighbors to come together since we all want the same thing. We all want a safe community.”

The people of Miramar were served up a festival atmosphere at Branca Park. Children played in a bounce house and got to meet McGruff the Crime Dog. A DJ from 103.5 HEAT FM spun hip-hop records as residents munched on hamburgers and snow cones. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and the Miramar Community Garden had educational booths set up while people donated blood on board One Blood Center’s Big Red Bus. “I was born and raised here and I’m glad this event is in the eastern part of Miramar since we were the

celebrate the National Night Out, since it’s an event designed to bring crime awareness and prevention, in partnership with the Miramar Police Department,” said Norma Martin, President of the Miramar Park Homeowner’s Association. “I chose to do the walk and hand out flyers along the way to encourage people to join our association.”

As the sun set on the busy day, a consensus seemed to be reached that while crime certainly still exists in Miramar, the solution lies in having a vigilant community and an active law enforcement presence.

“This is a yearly occasion in our community and we want to bring awareness to any new members out there,” said Michael Pryce. “We have a nice community here and we work hand-in-glove with the police department.”

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Thankful Miramar Residents Enjoy Back-to-School Event

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s a new school year begins, the City of Miramar offered a helping hand to parents and students with their Back-To-School Fun Day Health and Info Fair. Held on August 8th, organizers estimated that approximately 600 people visited Shirley Branca Park to enjoy the event and pick up a free backpack and school supplies. Even the late afternoon heat and threat of rainstorms could not keep the crowds away as about 1,000 book bags were given out.

Vice Mayor Darline Riggs hosted the day, along with the sponsorship of the Miramar Police Athletic League and several other businesses and community organizations. “We’ve had a great turnout today,” said Vice Mayor Riggs. “This is my first time coor-

dinating this, but I’m looking forward to doing this yearly.”

The book bag giveaway was open to any Miramar resident with students enrolled in Kindergarten through the 12th grade. Organizers stipulated that children must be present for the giveaway but there were plenty of activities for kids of all ages. The two large, inflatable bounce houses proved to be quite popular while some kids threw footballs and played in the grass. Families took a break from the heat to grab a snow cone or a bag of popcorn while DJ Nickymix provided a lively mix of tunes.

Even with a small army of volunteers helping out, the line of people waiting for a backpack wound around the park, with reported wait times of up to 45 minutes. However, organizer extraordinaire McKinley Lauriston kept the line moving and spirits remained high. It should be noted that these were not generic book bags given out, as children often had their choice of bags featuring popular movies and television shows like Dora the Explorer, Frozen, Guardians of the

Galaxy or the Pixar movie Cars.

After picking up their backpack, families moved to a separate line to pick up a packet of school supplies containing pens, pencils, erasers, notebooks and pencil sharpeners. “Everything was good here,” said Sandra Burgos, who has lived in Miramar for 22 years and was there with her daughter Emaly, who attends Miramar Elementary School. “I always come out to events like this and I volunteer at my daughter’s school.”

Between visiting the vendors, picking up school supplies and playing at the park, families left the event tired but happy. Christelle Pierre-Louis, who has three kids attending school in Miramar, said the event was very helpful. “It’s one less expense I’ll have this year,” Pierre-Louis said.

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Miramar High Poetry Slam Winners Win a Trip to Chicago

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iramar’s best and brightest students recently won a statewide spoken word competition, propelling them towards a trip to Chicago to further hone their craft. The poetry slam team from Miramar High School (MHS) won the inaugural “Louder Than a Bomb” (LTAB) contest in April and a MHS contingent traveled to Chicago in July for a week of writing workshops.

The LTAB competition began in Florida hosted by the Jason Taylor Foundation as part of their poetry program. The foundation, run by the Miami Dolphins great, coordinated literacy projects for many years before participants at the Miramar Youth Enrichment Center encouraged them to branch out into spoken word performances.

The Miramar team of Autumn Williams, Desiray Baptiste, Hillary Nomes, John Persaud and Deja Shuler beat out groups from 30 other schools at the LTAB finals, held at Nova Southeastern University.

One of the biggest benefits of being in Chicago was the opportunity for the MHS poets to learn more about writing at the University of Illinois. “Chicago has so much culture surrounding it,” said Nomes, a rising senior. “To be around so many people that have so much talent and emotion, it makes you want to be better at what you do. It was refreshing to be a part of something that is not just a hobby but a step for change.”

Another team member and incoming senior, Desiray Baptiste, also relished her time there. “Chicago was the biggest blessing,” she said. “I learned so much and this goes to show what following your dreams and having faith can do.”

The students were mentored by Veneisha Clarington, an English teacher at

MHS who advises the poetry program there. “We’re a new program but growing,” said Clarington. “The students want to share their talent at every opportunity. It means a lot for our school.”

Clarington has seen students use poetry as a way to express themselves when problems arise. “A student was recently on the verge of dropping out,” she recalled. “A friend encouraged him to come to the spoken word group and he stayed in school because he didn’t want to miss the feeling he got from being

around these friends.”

Another student submitted a piece from the spoken word program as part of her college application. “She got into Stanford University and the admissions officer there told her that her poem made her stand out from the other applicants,” Clarington said.

The Jason Taylor Foundation is already making plans for the second edition of “Louder Than a Bomb” with the competition set to take place in April 2016, For more information on the Jason Taylor Foundation, please visit them at http://jasontaylorfoundation.com/.

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ver these past few months we have had a number of initiatives take place in our City and I wanted to provide you with an update as well as a preview of what’s to come.

The Town Hall Meeting to discuss the City’s opposition to oil drilling six miles west of Miramar was informative and well-attended. Our panelists, Henry Sniezek of Broward CountyEnvironmental Protection and Growth Management, Michael Bennett of AECOM, Jamie Alan Cole of Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman and a number of elected officials from neighboring cities discussed the potential effects oil drilling would have on our ecosystem, where we are legally as a result of Kanter Real Estate having filed for a permit to drill and next steps for the Community and Elected Officials.

Currently, The Environmental Protection Agency requested additional information from Kanter in order to better evaluate their application, which is due to the EPA in November. As we wait for the responses to come in, we’ve asked Elected Officials to pass resolutions in their own cities opposing oil drilling in Broward and asked for them to sign up as a party of interest which will keep them informed of what is taking place. We ask the public to do as follows: ▸▸ Call, E-mail or write your State Representative/Senator ▸▸ Voice your concerns with your sphere of influence, churches, organizations & neighbors ▸▸ Contact your municipality to encourage them to pass a #NoDrillingInBroward Ordinance ▸▸ Social Media #NoDrillingInBroward In August, Miramar hosted The National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Annual Conference. It was a proud moment for our City as we welcomed over 200 elected officials from throughout the United States. We were honored to welcome Keynote speakers Congressman Alcee Hastings and State Senator Chris Smith as they addressed attendees. In addition, we toured a number of Miramar’s locations, showcased our wonderful City and shared best practices with our guests.

The Commission recently voted unanimously to support the Haitian Community regarding the Mass Deportations taking place in the Dominican Republic against Haitians and Haitians of Dominican descent.

Lastly, I want to invite you to attend the State of the City Inaugural Address taking place on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Miramar Cultural Center at Town Center. Join us to hear about the initiatives of your elected officials, the exciting projects planned for the City, the programs and partnerships that are underway as well as the challenges that we will work together to solve.

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Two simple but critical suggestions for selling your home in a market that is in the process of correcting itself are: Price it right from the start. This is one of the best practices that you can engage in when you’re in a competitive market. This is also one of the hardest obstacles for sellers to overcome, as they are usually only concerned with what it would have sold for in the good old days and not with what it can sell for at this point in time.

Sellers need to place themselves in a neutral emotional state and ask themselves a simple question with reference to their asking price: “If I were a buyer looking for a home of this nature, would I make an offer with the knowledge that I can get a better value (in essence “more house”) for my money somewhere else within the neighborhood?”

To get a pulse on your property’s fair market value, you should count on the expertise of a Realtor and/or get the house appraised by a licensed independent appraiser. Pricing it slightly above the appraisal value, but below the prices of comparable homes in the neighborhood that are for sale, usually does the trick.

Condition truly matters. Yes, condition does matter! “The first impression is the only impression.” Clean, declutter and depersonalize. Make all the necessary repairs from chipping paint to leaky faucets to replacing light old light fixtures. Do whatever you can to make your home show impressively to potential buyers. The notion is to make the home look as if it was ready for a photo shoot for a magazine or a catalog.

Creating the emotional “wow” factor goes a long way. Remember, logic makes you think and emotions make you act. Additionally, create neutrality by toning down uncommon colors. Depersonalize it by removing personal items from the buyer’s immediate view. Potential buyers need to be able to visualize themselves in your home and not be critical of it.

Although the peak home buying season is over, taking the two simple steps as outlined above will almost certainly guarantee a successful sale. Setting the right price and making an outstanding first impression are essential to attracting the right buyers.

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any South Florida neighborhoods are governed by community associations. It is imperative that these associations follow the necessary protocols to ensure meetings and elections run as smoothly as possible, including the following best practices: First, in an effort to promote participation and ensure voting by the qualified individuals, it is advisable that association management take the steps to verify that the association’s roster of owners is current and includes a description of all the individuals on title to the home or unit. The roster should further be organized in numerical order by unit numbers or addresses to facilitate the registration and ballot verification process. While a search of the county public records deed database is the most accurate source to verify ownership of units or homes, a more economical approach is to verify the ownership from the county’s property appraiser’s office. Once obtained, these records should be placed in a binder, together with copies of the deeds organized in the same order as the roster or sign-in sheet. Consider organizing the binder with dividers separating each floor/ street, as this step may further facilitate the verification of ownership on the day of the meeting or election.

Proxies received prior to the meeting should be verified so as to ensure that they are dated and signed by the owner or other qualified voting member. Once the proxies have been verified, they should be logged in on the sign-in sheet. A note should be included on the sheet indicating the person who has been designated as the proxy for the corresponding unit, in order to ensure that the designated proxy signs-in at the meeting on behalf of the appropriate unit or home.

The valid proxies should be organized in a folder in the same order as the sign-in sheet for reference at the time of the meeting.

Ballots received in advance of the election should be organized in the order of the roster. The board should further consider appointing an independent committee to validate that the outer ballot envelopes have been properly executed and signed by the qualified voter(s) prior to the scheduled time of the election. This process will serve to further streamline the ballot validation process, which would otherwise have to be performed at the time of the meeting. Bear in mind that outer ballot envelopes may not be opened prior to the meeting.

The executed Proof of Notice Affidavit for the annual meeting should also be available at the meeting. In addition, be sure to have plenty of blank ballots, envelopes (inner and outer ballot envelopes) and voting certificates on hand at the election for use by any owner who has lost or misplaced their ballot or voting certificate and would like to cast a ballot in person at the election.

By adhering to these suggested best practices, working with qualified community association legal counsel and following all of the other prescribed protocols for the annual meeting and election, associations can help to ensure that their elections are in compliance with Florida law.

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hat does it mean to fund a trust, and why is it so important? Once you create a revocable living trust there is one last step that should not be overlooked: funding your trust. Trust funding is the process of retitling certain assets to name your trust as the new owner or, in some cases, naming the trust as the primary or contingent beneficiary of your assets.

Unfortunately, many people who invest time and money into creating a revocable living trust fail to do this. With some important exceptions, all of your real property, personal property and business interests should be funded to your trust. If your trust is not properly funded, many assets may still have to go through a probate proceeding after your death before eventually reaching your trust and its beneficiaries.

We own real property in more than one state. Can we put all our property into one revocable living trust? Yes, and this is one of the advantages of a revocable living trust. Without a funded trust, not only will the property you own in the state where you are legally domiciled be subject to probate, but the real property you own in another state will go through an ancillary probate in accordance with that state’s laws. By funding both properties into your single living trust, you eliminate the need for both probate proceedings.

How can I obtain help with funding my living trust? Your first resource is the attorney who drafts your estate planning documents. If necessary, your attorney can create a deed for any real estate placed into your trust, and assist in transferring non-real estate assets. Your CPA, CFP, or financial advisor can also help with completing forms to name your trust as a new owner or beneficiary. Considering the importance of funding your trust, it is wise to seek professional advice.

Our trust is long and contains very personal information. Do we really have to provide a copy, just to fund it? A financial institution needs to know who has the authority to act on behalf of your trust as this information will insulate them from potential legal liabilities. Your attorney should prepare for you a Certification of Trust which shows the legal name of the trust, a list of the trustees and successor trustees, and the trustee powers. By Florida statute, any company doing business in the state must accept the Certification of Trust in lieu of the entire trust.

Do we have to file a different income tax return for our trust?

Assuming your trust is revocable, that is, you maintain control over it and can make changes to it until your death or legal incapacity, you will not have to file a trust income tax return while you are living. You can continue to file your single, joint, or separate personal tax returns using your Social Security number as usual. Upon your death, a separate tax return may be required for the trust.

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 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.

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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First, a homeowner must ensure that a court reporter is present at the trial or hearing from which an appeal may be taken. In most, though not all, scenarios, the appellate court will need a transcript of the hearing or trial in order to even proceed with the appeal. If the appellate court is being asked to review something that the trial court decided by hearing testimony and evidence, the appellate court will need a transcript of the proceedings in order to review what happened and make a decision. An exception to the need for a transcript of the proceedings exists where there is a summary judgment hearing instead of a trial. At this kind of hearing, judgment is entered based on the documents filed, so the appellate court can fully review the lower court’s basis for its decision without a transcript.

Second, most people don’t know that although a notice of appeal is filed, the foreclosure sale of the property will still go forward and the bank can still seek to collect any money due on the note after the property is sold, i.e., a deficiency judgment. In order to stop the sale after filing a notice of appeal, the homeowner must file the appropriate motion in the lower court based upon the filing of the notice of appeal. The plaintiff may insist that a “supersedeas” bond (appellate bond) be paid. In cases where the judgment is secured by real property, as in foreclosure cases, the law allows for the lower court judge to set a bond at any amount (including no amount at all), and requires that the judge hold a hearing to consider all relevant factors for setting a bond: the value of the property and whether the value exceeds the amount of the judgment, whether the homeowners occupy the property, whether the property is being rented, if the homeowners are paying insurance or maintenance assessments for the property, and whether the property is deteriorating, among other factors.

Third, and most importantly, foreclosure appeals must be handled by attorneys experienced in handling the sale cancellation and supersedeas bond issues in the lower court, as well as identifying all potential errors to be raised on appeal. Foreclosure law is a very active area of the law, with new cases and directions in the law changing constantly. Strong appellate counsel, like the Arcia Law Firm, is familiar with the most recent caselaw and the current pace of foreclosure law.

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he newly FDA approved gastric balloon procedure promises new hope in the obesity battle. The long awaited non-surgical procedure is finally available in the United States. ResultsMD Weight Loss is the first office based surgery center in South Florida to offer the outpatient procedure.

While new to the United States ORBERATM is a weight loss device with more than 220,000 balloons distributed in over 80 countries. These numbers are supported by 230 published papers documenting the balloon’s clinical results.

The ORBERATM balloon is part of a two-stage program that uses the balloon to take up space in the patient’s stomach allowing for portion control as well as the sensation of fullness. The balloon is placed empty endoscopically (through the mouth) under a mild sedative in a 20 minute procedure. The balloon is filled with saline inside the stomach. Once the balloon is in place the patient receives nutritional support and coaching through the experts at ResultsMD Weight Loss. After six months through a second non-surgical outpatient procedure the balloon is deflated and then removed. The procedures will be performed by a board certified bariatric surgeon specifically trained by an FDA approved protocol. The patient is followed with the included nutritional behavior modification program for 12 months. A person of average height weighing 230 lbs can lose 30-40 lbs in the 6 month period. The procedure is not covered by insurance, but financing options are available.

“For many, the weight loss battle leaves patients with few options other than diet and exercise and invasive surgeries. We are very excited to offer a non-surgical option that bridges this gap. The balloon offers a great kick-start option for many patients where diets alone have failed,” said Dr. Amaryllis Pascual, Medical Director of ResultsMD Weight Loss. “This device in conjunction with our innovative nutritional follow up program provides a serious weapon in fighting the obesity epidemic.”

As a plastic surgeon I am very excited with this new development. Many of my patients, both men and women, really need to lose weight before having plastic surgery, and for the obvious health reasons. Others have very specific goals for looking and feeling great: After weddings, reunions, even Before divorce! This procedure takes the makeover to a whole new level. It allows me to give patients a new option for serious weight loss that works without invasive surgery.

Obesity is a chronic condition that tends to worsen over time. The gastric balloon procedure is an interventional tool that will help prevent the need for more invasive surgeries in the future. I urge people to “act now” before it is too late.

To set up your consultation call 305-661-1996 or go to resultsmd.com An International, multilingual Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Jose Soler-Baillo, brings to South Florida a refreshing, modern approach to Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Soler-Baillo earned his Medical Degree at the prestigious Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, trained in General Surgery at the Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, and received extensive training in Plastic Surgery in Miami, New York, and Texas. Dr. Soler-Baillo is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. For more information please visit, www.resultsmed.com or email info@soler-baillo. com.

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ResultsMD Helps Patients Look and Feel Their Very Best it’s their business

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Patients from all around the world travel to South Florida to undergo surgical procedures by him and the group of related surgeons under his direction and guidance.

face, breast and body. I have perfected techniques like breast lifts and reductions without the need for implants; the Bikini Tummy Tuck; and Scar-less Breast Augmentations, with implants or stem-cell fat transfer. I received my Doctor of Medicine from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York and completed my residency in Plastic Surgery at University of Texas, and residency in General Surgery at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in New Jersey.

Dr. José Soler-Baillo answered some commonly asked questions about ResultsMD.

What is Dr. Amaryllis Pascual’s background? Dr. Amaryllis Pascual specializes in

Describe your practice. ResultsMD offers a

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on the consistency of our patients’ satisfaction. We guide patients to set realistic expectations. Our goal is to help each patient achieve a very natural-looking appearance. We show uncompromising concern for their comfort and safety by using the highest quality anesthetists, state-of-the-art quality equipment, and highest quality surgical tools. We seek out and implement the latest surgical developments, minimally invasive techniques, and the newest technological advancements to provide the best possible results.

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Is your team bilingual? Yes. Our

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Continuity of care is essential in medicine, especially in cosmetic procedures. From the nurses to the administrators to the friendly faces that greet patients for their appointments, everyone in the office ensures patients receive the highest quality of care. Passion and compassion is the team’s philosophy, which starts with advice from the initial consultation to the personal guidance throughout the preop and post-op journey. Even long after surgery, the relationship between the practice and patient persists.

Dr. Amaryllis Pascual, a celebrity weight loss physician who is featured weekly on Univision’s popular Spanish show Ritmo Dieta, hosted by Don Francisco. Together, we treat the whole patient by considering one’s current health status, body type, lifestyle, and goals. We have 25 years of combined plastic surgery and weight loss experience.

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What do you offer that is new in the field?

Over the past 15 years, a few of the techniques I have perfected include: scarless breast augmentation (transaxillary approach), bikini tummy tuck, and the “natural” (breast lift without implants). I will also be introducing a minimally invasive procedure to rejuvenate the neck in the fall called The Angle Procedure.

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This offer may not be redeemed for cash. All x-rays taken remain the property of Richard A. Grant D.D.S. P.A. This offer may not be combined with any other coupons or promotions. This offer is not available to existing patients. LIMIT TWO OFFERS PER FAMILY. NO DUPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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market. Established in 1974, we currently operate a 250,000-square-foot facility, housing 18 production lines, manufacturing products ranging from entry level affordable windows and doors to high-end systems. We started selling our Legendary Closet Door line through The Home Depot in April 2015.

What distinguishes you from the competition? Our products are trendy with a modern European look to upgrade any room in your house.

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ir Master Windows and Doors, the leading manufacturer and sales company of windows and doors in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, recently introduced its popular Legendary Closet Doors line in the Florida market through 17 Home Depot stores. Dinorah M. Bonilla Arroyo, Marketing Manager for Air Master Windows and Doors, answered some questions about the company and its offerings in South Florida.

How long has the company been operating in Puerto Rico and when did they start selling in South Florida? Air Master is one

of the largest suppliers of residential and commercial windows and doors in the Caribbean

Describe some of the features of the Legendary Bypass Closet Door? Our doors

Biscayne, West Griffin, Sawgrass, West Kendall, Flager II, Florida City and East Fort Lauderdale.

Air Master Windows and Doors headquarters are located in Barcelonetta, Puerto Rico. For information call 787-623-1800 or visit www.airmasterpr.com/legendary.

You may also visit Air Master’s Facebook page at AirMasterPR or email info@airmasterpr.com. Jose Blanco is the Export Sales Director and Dennis Chappell is the local contact. Contact Dennis at dennis. chappell@verizon.net.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Air Master Windows and Doors Introduces Legendary Closet Doors in the Florida Market

offer a unique architectural design. Their frames are heavy duty aluminum with long lasting powder coating and include 3 mm glass with security backing. Each kit is sold complete with two doors, header, track and nylon wheels.

The doors are made of water resistant 9 mm melamine laminated particle board. They come in three sizes: 48” x 80”, 60” x 80” and 72” x 80”.

Which 17 Home Depot stores are currently selling the products? Miramar, Sunrise, Coral

Springs, West Dade, Cutler Ridge, Pompano Beach, North Miami Beach, Dade County, Dixie Highway, North Hollywood Stirling, North Miami

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LEARNING ABOUT INDIA

seen on scene

Unilatina International College hosted Friday of Tertulia: A Passage through India.

Gagan Bajaj gave a presentation on India, Prassana Kumar and Fernando Subirats performed Sitar music and Santiago Betancur Z displayed his art work “Animal Humanity”.

LENDING SUPPORT

Mayor Wayne Messam with Haitian Women of Miami Executive Director Marleine Bastien and Patrick Jabouin at Commission Meeting for resolution against mass deportations in Dominican Republic.

TEEN MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Mayor Wayne Messam with Miramar Elected Officials and Commission meeting attendees in support of Haitians fighting mass deportations in Dominican Republic.

After a successful 2014-2015 school year as a member of Youth Leadership Broward (YLB), 17-year-old Claudia Moncaliano, who lives in Miramar, is serving as a Youth Advisory Council member for the 2015-2016 school year. Moncaliano said her participation in the program has exposed her to different careers and also opened her eyes to the many different ways residents can give back to their community. She is eager to help the new members of the 2015-2016 YLB class take advantage of the many opportunities given to them.

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