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TABLE OF CONTENTS PUBLISHER’S PAGE 10 May is ALS Awareness Month CALENDAR 12, 14 May 2022 FEATURE STORY 16 Chen Senior Medical Opens its Newest Medical Center in Hollywood INSPIRING INDIVIDUALS 20 Miramar Resident Receives Champion for Children Award 26 Nadia St. Thomas COMMUNITY NEWS 21 Miramar Hosts “Worlds Greatest: Kite Festival” 21 Kids Were on the Hunt at Miramar’s Easter Eggstravaganza 28 Disney Sails into Port Everglades SCHOOL NEWS 28 Broward County Hosts High School Voter Drive

HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS 22 Hurricane Forecast Predicts “Above Normal” Season for 2022 24 Hurricane Season Begins June 1st, Be Prepared!

25 Five Things Every Homeowner Should Do Before Hurricane Season ASK THE EXPERT 27 Flat Feet in Children and Adults LEGISTLATIVE UPDATE 32 Fighting for Broward Families MIRAMAR POLICE 33 Vehicle Burglary/Theft Prevention Tips PUZZLE PAGES 32 Answer Key 34 Crossword & Sudoku PET OF THE MONTH 32 Meet “Koda”

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The following morning he noticed he had trouble buttoning his shirt before work. Over the next month, the father of three saw other strange symptoms; he was much more tired than usual, his joints were sore, and his hand-eye coordination was

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Two months after that father-son basketball game, Michael Jaillet was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

He progressively lost control of his muscular system until passing away on December 14, 2014. He was 45 years old.

May is ALS-Awareness month. Each year 5,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with the disease. The horror of slowly losing control of your body as your mind stays sharp is something no one should endure. There is still no cure and few treatments.

Many of us remember the Ice Bucket Challenge in 2014.

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MAY 12

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The Fort Lauderdale Air Show is back! The two-day air ballet with be headlined by the U.S. Air Force’s Thunderbirds. Other performers include the Navy F-18 Rhino Demo Team, the Red Bull Helicopter, The SOCOM Para-Commando parachute team, a demonstration of the F-35C Lightning II, Skywriters and more. Show begins shortly after 10:00 AM each day on Fort Lauderdale Beach. There are VIP options available for purchase, however, anywhere along the beach will offer excellent viewing. For more info go to www.fortlauderdaleairshow.com.

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Must be over 21. For more info visit www.miramarculturalcenter.org.

MAY 8 Letters to My Fairy Godmother South Florida Chamber Ensemble

MAY 7 Pop n’ Shop at Branca

A Mother’s Day concert featuring music A Mother’s Day concert of music from well known fairy tales. Read up on your fairy tales before the show so you can guess the princess. Featuring music by Pauline Viardot, Frederick Hymen Cowen, Rimsky-Korsakov, Dvorak, Humperdinck, Leroy Anderson and more. Mothers bring your daughters and daughters bring your moms to this Mother’s Day celebration. Hosted by the Miramar Cultural Center. Adults: $25, Students: $20; under 12 FREE. For info call 954-803-3762 or visit www.miramarculturalcenter.org.

The Miramar Pop n’ Shop event is hosted every 3rd Saturday of each month in Shirley Branca Park from 9 AM to 1 PM, in the heart of Historic Miramar - right in front of the location’s brand new Bandshell! This outdoor event provides our local vendors with opportunities to showcase their products while giving attendees a new way to shop!

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The South Florida Wind Ensemble in collaboration with Island City Stage presents this concert version of the hit Broadway show! In this one-night-only concert, 8 professional vocalists from Island City Stage will join the Pride Wind Ensemble as they perform selections from such Broadway hits as Chicago, West Side Story, Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Wicked and A Chorus Line. Hosting the performance and sharing compelling and hilarious stories about the showcased musicals and their stars will be the legendary Seth Rudetsky, host of Sirius/ XM Satellite Radio’s “On Broadway”. Show starts at 7:30pm at Island City Stage. For more info visit www.PrideWindEnsemble.org.

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MAY 15 Florida Youth Orchestra Celebration Concert & Banquet

MAY 14 Giborim Round-Up

Saddle up for a night of country-style family fun! There will be horseback riding, hayrides, a petting zoo, horse painting, wine, beer & signature drinks! Dress up in your finest country western attire and be ready for a ho-down great time! Events benefits the David Posnack JCC's Giborim United Programs. 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Davie Ranch, 5600 SW 61st Ave. RSVP at www.DPJCC.org/Roundup.

The Florida Youth Orchestra instills in its musicians the value of community service through outreach performance. This season, a variety of ensembles and soloists will present music programs of behalf of dozens of charities within our community. This event is the culmination of the season, featuring the Principal Orchestra, Symphony, Flute Choir, Repertory Strings and Chamber Strings. Tickets are available at www.FloridaYouthOrchestra.org. Call 954-558-3227 for info. Concerts starts at 1:00 pm, Hosted at the Signature Grand, 6900 W State Rd 84, Davie.

MAY 28–30 Free Our Seas Opening Day Weekend

Opening weekend for Flamingo Gardens’ summer-long “Free our Seas” exhibit. Enjoy art sculptures created from marine debris found on the shores of South Florida beaches. Reflect on how the automated choices of our everyday life collectively affect our oceans.9:30 am - 5:00 pm. Hosted at Flamingo Gardens.

MAY 21 National Kids to the Park Day

MAY 14–15 24th Annual Haitian Compas Festival

Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. The day connects kids and families with their local, state, and national parks and public lands through thousands of park events that promote discovery and exploration in the great outdoors. Head out to one of Miramar’s wonderful parks and celebrate the outdoors.

One of the top 10 outdoor festivals in the United States, the Haitian Compas Festival is a staple in the Haitian Community. As the Haitian Compas Festival celebrates 24 years of music it's important to show appreciation to pioneers in the industry. 24 years of music, 24 years of success, 24 years of culture...are you ready? The tradition continues! Hosted at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater, 16801 Miramar Parkway.

Tickets for the two-day festival are available at www.haitiancompasfestival.com.

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MAY 30 Memorial Day Ceremony

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Chen Senior Medical Opens its Newest Medical Center in Hollywood

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hen Senior Medical Center opened its newest location right here in Hollywood! The practice offers seniors a whole new way of accessing medical services and provides a superior level of care.

Chen Senior Medical Center is a family-owned primary and specialty care practice committed to delivering superior healthcare to Medicare-eligible seniors.

The practice is Chen Medical’s first in Hollywood and is accepting new patients. They offer quality, empathetic, well-coordinated care that detects issues before they become more serious.

Dr. Jenling James Chen founded Chen Senior Medical after his own experience with a life-threatening illness. In 2003, Dr. Chen was diagnosed with cancer and given only two months to live. He and his family experienced firsthand what it was like to be on the receiving end of patient care, struggling to access quality medical care while fighting for his life.

Dr. Chen recovered, defying his original diagnosis.

And he knew he had to do something to help others in their time of need to overcome the frustrations he experienced with the existing fragmented and unsympathetic healthcare system. That’s why he founded Chen Senior Medical Center, to turn the healthcare system around and make it more focused, convenient, and effective for the people who need it most - seniors.

We sat down with Medical Director Yahaida RimolaDeJesus and center director Matthew Kaminske to learn more.

What makes Chen Medical Center different?

Our nationally recognized value-based care has been proven to help keep people healthier and out of the hospital. Our doctors lead all your care with the support of an entire medical team, including high-quality specialists who work together to oversee your care. Because our doctors know you best, they

will help you find the best specialist. Our doctors work together with specialists to make more informed decisions about the care that is right for each patient’s needs. Many specialists are available right at the Chen Senior Medical Centers, so you don’t have to run all over town for your medical care.

We also offer online video appointments and private door-to-door transportation for all patients.

Tell us about your team.

Our doctors intentionally see just 400 hundred patients. That is a fraction of the 2,300 to more than 3,000 patients that most doctors see. We never rush time with our patients. We get to know each of our patients and are able to listen. We serve you with kindness, dignity, and respect. The entire staff treats you like family - they take the time to get to know you and your health. You’ll even get your doctor’s cell phone number to use any time you need to. We offer walk-in, same-day, and virtual appointments, and we have on-site tests, screenings, and most medications.

We’ll even arrange a ride to your appointment if you need one.

Sounds incredible! What do your patients have to say?

Our patients are delighted with what we offer. In fact, more than 4 out of 5 patients would recommend us to family and friends.

Have you made any accommodations for COVID-19?

The pandemic has been a difficult time for everyone, and we wanted to make sure our patients remained safe and at home at the height of the pandemic. Once the vaccine became available, we began administering the vaccine and the booster to our patients. In addition, we educated them about safety practices, including

washing their hands, wearing masks, and maintaining an appropriate distance with family and friends.

We practice ludicrous safety tactics daily to make sure patients feel safe and cared for, including offering virtual visits for patients, instituting patient love calls so our patients had enough medication, food, and personal items – in addition to helping to fight loneliness, and we committed to ludicrous safety at our medical centers.

What can patients expect when they visit your office?

Patients can expect to feel loved, appreciated, listened to, and respected by their doctors and medical center care team. In fact, nearly 95 percent of our patients say that their provider genuinely cares for them, according to a recent survey by third-party research firm Medallia.

According to survey results, 96.7 percent feel respected by their doctor, and 93.3 percent of our patients feel genuine care and concern demonstrated by their doctor. In addition, 90.3 percent felt the same care and concern was demonstrated by the staff at Chen Senior Medical Centers. In 2021, Patients in Hollywood responded YES 98.6% that they were satisfied with their doctor – this was the best score in South Florida and 2nd out of over 100+ centers

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Is there anything else you would like readers to know?

We make it so easy for seniors to meet our doctors, and we can provide round-trip transportation on request. Just give us a call and come meet one of us and our care teams. You will be glad you did!

Take a virtual tour of one of our centers to see what it’s like by visiting www.chenmedicalcenters.com.

Chen Senior Medical Center, Hollywood is accepting new Medicare eligible patients at 390 South State Road 7.

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Miramar Resident Receives Champion for Children Award

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very year, The Children’s Trust awards the David Lawrence Jr. Champion for Children Award to an individual with a lifetime of notable achievement and dedication to children in South Florida. The 2022 recipient of this award truly epitomizes the spirit of this award and has spent his entire career dedicated to providing mentorship, opportunity, and guidance for children. This year’s recipient is Gale Nelson, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Miami.

Gale was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and moved to Toledo, Ohio when his parents divorced at age two. He credits his mother, who raised him and his brother as a single mom, as providing him with a solid groundwork for his entire life—instilling in him family values, the importance of hard work, and a sense of belonging.

After receiving his bachelor’s degree in corporate finance, his life took another significant turn, one he likes to call the “Gale Force Wind” chapter (pun intended!) In the summer of 1991, he reconnected with his father and, after Hurricane Andrew hit, moved to South Florida to try to strengthen the relationship. His father was in construction and moved from California to Florida to help rebuild after Hurricane Andrew ravaged South Miami-Dade County.

Through his father, he visited a 44.85-acre campus in Cutler Ridge called ICARE, the Interfaith Coalition for the Andrew Recovery Effort. The campus was later developed into BayPoint Schools for at-risk children through the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.

Gale felt a connection to helping the boys in the facility build better lives because he saw himself in them. He started at the campus in 1993 as a teacher and coach and worked his way up to Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President. The program began with 36 youth and grew to more than 200 youth and a $10 million budget under his tenure.

After helping rehabilitate hundreds of youth at Baypoint, he realized that the true root of the issue was that these boys had to be arrested in order to get the structure, support, and mentoring they so desperately needed. In 2006, he joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami to try to help close the gap. Since joining BBBS 15 years ago, over 20,000 youth have been served, 95% of graduating Littles go to college, police and youth relationships have been strengthened increasing public safety, and career pathways have been created through workplace mentoring for over 15,000 students. Gale has developed multiple programs including “Bigs in Blue,” a mentorship program with police officers, and 20 / Our City Miramar / May 2022

a corporate mentoring program called “School to Work” where high school-aged students meet their mentors (‘bigs”) at the corporate location.

Gale resides in Miramar with his wife of nearly 27 years. He has four children—three boys and one girl ranging in age from 15-23 years old. His greatest source of pride is being able to give his children a solid family unit with an active and present father; something he did not have growing up.

Gale is a true example of how providing structure, love, and guidance to children can make all the difference in the world.

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The event was hosted by Commissioner Winston F. Barnes. In addition to stringing out fabric into the wind, there were a number of other activities and attractions at the park. Kids bounced in a giant bouncy house as parents snacked on fantastic treats from a number of food trucks. A DJ was on hand to lay down a soundtrack as families spent time outdoors, away from screens and enjoying each other.

Mother Nature was very kind. Temperatures were in the mid-70s with mostly sunny conditions.

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Easter Egg hunters had baskets ready to fill with A happy mom, named Vida commented, candy. The kids ran with joy as they collected “This is our first year here. It’s a family event the candy-filled treats. with something for everyone. We can’t wait The event was hosted by Miramar City for next year!”

Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers. In addition to the egg hunt, there was a kid’s zone, complete with bouncy castles, slides and much more. There was also a talent show where local youngsters

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HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS SECTION

Hurricane Forecast Predicts

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he 2022 Atlantic basin hurricane season is predicted to be above normal according to researchers at Colorado State University’s Department of Atmospheric Science. The initial release of the annual forecast was produced by Professor Michael M. Bell and Research Scientist Philip J. Klotzbach on April 7, 2022, and will be updated several times in the coming months.

The pair issued a statement that read, in part, “Sea surface temperatures across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic are currently near average, while the Caribbean and subtropical Atlantic sea surface temperatures are warmer than normal. We anticipate an above-average probability for major hurricanes making landfall along the continental United States coastline and in the Caribbean.”

“Coastal residents are reminded that it The forecast predicts 19 named storms only takes one hurricane making landfall and nine hurricanes this year. Four of the hurricanes are expected to be major storms. to make it an active season for them, and The forecast is based on an extended-range they need to prepare the same for every season, regardless of how much activity is early April statistical prediction scheme predicted.” developed using 40 years of data. They predict a 71% chance of a Category 3 19 or greater hurricane making landfall on Named Storms the U.S. coastline this year.

Hurricanes The researchers, however, cau14 tioned against relying too heavily on a Major Hurricanes long-range forecast, saying “Everyone should realize that it is impossible 8 to precisely predict this season’s 7 hurricane activity in early April. There is, however, much curiosity as to how 4 3 global ocean and atmosphere features are presently arranged as regards to the probability of an active or inactive hurricane season for the coming year.”

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Hurricane-force winds can convert almost anything into a missile, capable of inflicting damage to homes, cars, and people. High winds can pick things like coconuts or dead branches and launch them at windows or people. It is a good idea to prune back dead branches and tree limbs that overhang homes. Dead and diseased plants should also be removed.

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SIGNS– A flat arch when standing or the he arch of a person’s foot is the foot excessively points to the outside especially main supporting during gait. Bulging of the bones on the inside structure of the body. It of the ankle and foot are usually seen. Flatfeet is composed of bones are usually associated with knock-knees and that are connected by ligaments. If the ligaments abnormal shoe wear.

RELATED PROBLEMS– Back and knee are strong, the integrity of the arch remains intact. Ligaments that are loose or weak allow problems are seen, especially in children and the arch to flatten. When this occurs, muscles men. Hammertoes, heel spurs and bunions are try ineffectively to hold up the arch. Pain in often associated with flatfeet as a person ages. the foot, legs, ankle and back often develops. Arthritis in the foot, ankle, knees, hips and back CAUSES– Flatfeet include loose ligaments is also common with aging. Inactivity, which in the arch. Trauma to tendons or bone abnor- can cause weight gain and poor cardiovascular malities can cause the foot to flatten. Tight calf fitness may also result.

TREATMENT– The first step is identifying muscles can severely aggravate the condition.

Arthritis in the foot or ankle (rheumatoid or the area of pain and underlying cause as early psoriatic) can be a predisposing factor in flatfeet. as possible. Other treatments include: wearing proper shoe gear and custom molded orthotics SYMPTOMS– Pain usually in the arch, ankles to support the foot and the entire extremity; and legs aggravated by standing and walking physical therapy to improve flexibility, strength, is a symptom. Premature fatigue during any balance and coordination; stretching of the type of activity frequently occurs. Cramping calf muscles in a cast to diminish excessive in the legs, especially at night, is common. In strain on the arch and improve flexibility; and children, a general lack of interest in participating surgery to correct the deformity and return in sports may also be seen. the child or adult to full function.

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Disney Sails into Port Everglades

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he Broward County Commission gave Disney Cruise Lines the go-ahead to set sail into Fort Lauderdale Harbor in early April. The Commission approved renovations that will turn Port Everglades’ Cruise Terminal 4 into Disney Cruise Line’s second home port.

“Disney is known for its remarkable creativity worldwide. I’m sure this new terminal will reflect the magical Disney experience for travelers.

We are certainly very happy and complimented that Disney Cruise Line will be sailing from our Port Everglades,” said Broward County Mayor Michael Udine.

Improvements to Cruise Terminal 4 and the adjacent berth will begin once the interior and exterior designs are complete. The entire project must be completed by Fall of 2023 when Disney Cruise Line sails for the first time from Port Everglades.

“Our Seaport Construction staff has been working closely with teams of Imagineers and other creative groups to brainstorm designs and ideas to maximize guest flow and efficiency. I am excited to see the final product,” said Port Everglades Chief Executive and Port Director Jonathan Daniels.

“We continue to make progress on our specially-designed Disney Cruise Line terminal, which will allow us to provide the outstanding experience our guests have come to expect from us, along with that special touch of Disney magic,” said Disney Cruise Line SVP and General Manager Sharon Siskie.

The family-favorite cruise line is bringing its magic to Broward County’s cruise port under a 15-year partnership that includes one ship to be homeported in Port Everglades year-round beginning Fall 2023, joined by a second, seasonal ship in 2025.

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roward County Supervisor of Elections, Joe Scott, led a month-long voter registration drive at county high schools during April.

Representatives from the Supervisor of Elections Office visited every high school in the county and met with students in their classrooms, encouraging them to register.

Students were given paperwork and guidance on how to properly fill it out during history, government and civics classes. Many of the students were already registered via the state of Florida’s driver’s license voter registration program. However, others took advantage of the opportunity to participate in future elections.

“No part of my job is more rewarding than helping young citizens vote for the first time,” said Scott in a video released on the Browardvotes.com, “Here in the state of Florida your sixteenth birthday is an

important milestone. I am not saying that because you can get your drivers’ license, I am saying that because you can register to vote.”

Students who registered will not be able to vote till they reach 18 years old, but will automatically be added to the voter register if they participated in the drive. Many of the students received a keepsake water bottle emblazoned with the @browardvotes logo.

“I was really excited. I can’t wait till I turn 18 to vote in my first election.

Hashtag adulting!” said Stoneman Douglas junior Jo. “When you become an active voter, you will have an impact on who our government leaders are at every level, including city, county, state, and national governments,” commented Scott, “I’ll see you at the polls.”

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this groundbreaking treatment by Dr Donoway, which is FDA approved. Dr Donoway also treats other advanced cancers, such as liver, Breast, and sarcomas, using NanoKnife Surgery based on its FDA approved guidelines. Patients experience a brief recovery, which means the patient can start chemotherapy and radiation that much sooner.

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

Dr Donoway is involved in ongoing research in identifying the best chemo-immuno therapy and sequencing to be used along with Pancreatic nanoKnife/IRE . Dr Donoway states, “the results so far have been very encouraging and we have begun using it for other select cancers. Among his longest survivors are now patients over nine years without evidence of cancer recurrence. In the past, without IRE they would have lived a little over a year, and so this technique opens a whole new avenue for treating those eligible patients in a more targeted fashion.”

Dr Donoway has presented his results of pancreatic ablation at the recent annual meeting of the American Pancreatic Association. For more information about Dr Donoway and the pancreatic IRE/NanoKnife program call 954-986-6366 or visit www.atlasoncology.com

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

Dr Donoway is active in the The American and International Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Associations, The Pancreas Club, Society of Surgical Oncology and the American Pancreatic Association. His accomplishments include being the first surgeon in Florida to perform radio frequency ablation as well as laparoscopic major liver resection.

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

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by Castle Connolly. Dr Donoway is one of only a few international surgeons performing advanced multi-modal pancreatic and liver ablation therapy for non-resectable tumors.

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By Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book

his past January, I packed up my 5-yearold twins and headed to Tallahassee for the 2022 legislative session to be a voice for Broward County. For those of you I have not had the pleasure to meet, I am Lauren Book, your State Senator and the Senate’s Democratic Leader.

As a working mom, fighting for Broward families is one of my top priorities. This year, I was able to pass meaningful legislation to benefit families in our local community and across the state, including two long-standing priorities I’ve held since first being elected to the Senate in 2016 while pregnant: a sales tax exemption on diapers that will save families hundreds of dollars a year, and expanding Medicaid to cover prescribed breast milk for medically at-risk babies. In addition, I passed legislation to combat digital sex crimes – making sure the law has caught up with technology, our use of cell phones, and the Internet.

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This year, I fought to bring home more than 24 million in taxpayers’ dollars to be reinvested back into Broward County. These funds will go towards hardening our infrastructure against storms and climate change and expanding healthcare initiatives for vulnerable populations. For the fourth year, my office will bring home nearly $600,000 to the David Posnack Jewish Community Center in Davie for seniors to receive kosher meals. We also secured over $355,000 for the Country Estates community in Southwest Ranches to maintain its clean water and to clear roads of flooding so that emergency vehicles can safely pass through. These dollars have been included in the 2022 Florida Budget and presented to the Governor for approval.

Despite legislative leadership’s continued focus on passing controversial “culture war” bills that garnered national attention this year, my focus remains squarely on addressing critical issues facing Floridians.

I was proud to lead the Senate Democrats in a bipartisan call for a Special Session to address the current property insurance crisis, which needs immediate attention to protect Floridians’ property and their pocketbooks.

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Whether I am in Tallahassee or home, I am here for you. If you or a loved one are in need, please contact my office for support. Reach Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book to discuss legislative issues or other needs at 954-424-6674 or at book.lauren.web@flsenate.gov.

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ost vehicle burglaries can be prevented. Unlocked cars are the most common vehicles targeted by criminals. They are always looking for a way to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. Often thieves target a neighborhood, pulling on car door handles looking for an opportunity to make you a victim.

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your vehicle doors. ▸ Lock extra precaution at daycares and schools. These locations ▸ Take are often targeted because victims leave purses and other valuables behind. It only takes seconds for a thief to break your window and get away with your belongings.

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leave key fobs in your car. Whether it’s your own or to an▸ Don’t other vehicle parked at your home. Don’t make it easy for a thief to drive-away with your car.

leaving valuable property in your vehicle. This includes ▸ Avoid guns. These stolen guns often end up in the hands of juveniles or sold to others who would not be able to legally buy them after a background check.

overnight in a locked garage or in a well-lit enclosed area, if ▸ Park possible. If you’re parking in a driveway, consider installing motion sensor lights.

a bedtime routine that includes making sure your home ▸ Follow and car are all locked before going to bed.

Catalytic converter theft is also on the rise. It is recommended that if you are unable to park your car in a garage or secure area, consider investing in an anti-theft device that can make the removal of converters more time-consuming or an alarm system that can be an effective deterrent.

Remember, if you see something suspicious call police! !immediately. Help us prevent crime!

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