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PUBLISHERS’ PAGE 10 The Best Valentine’s Day Gift

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COMMUNITY NEWS 16 Sacred Art Tour Comes to Coral Springs Museum of Art 20 Get “Unplugged” in Coral Springs 22 Coral Springs Center For The Arts Has A Spectacular Lineup 24 Alyssa’s Law and Jaime’s Law: What They Are & Why You Should Care 26

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Throughout the month of February, local municipalities, fire departments, and other agencies and health care providers will be offering hands-only CPR classes. It consists of two simple steps – call 9-1-1 and then push hard and fast until help arrives. Immediate CPR can double or triple a person’s chances of survival after cardiac arrest. Take the time to learn this lifesaving technique, because the life you save will likely be that of someone you know.

This is also the month to adopt a heart healthy lifestyle, if you haven’t already. That means eating nutrient-rich foods, exercising more (with at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week), and living a tobacco-free life.

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1st Zac Brown Band –RADIO.COM presents the 5th Annual ‘The Night Before’ starring: Zac Brown Band on Saturday, February 1st at 7 pm at BB&T Center, Sunrise. The band will perform their hit songs such as ‘Chicken Fried’ and ‘Toes’. For more details, visit www. thebbtcenter.com.

2nd Parkland Farmers’ Market: Pet Expo – Join us as the Equestrian Center for the continuation of the biggest outdoor Farmers’ Market in Broward County to shop your favorite fresh and local vendors. Customers will be able to purchase items such as fresh and organic vegetables, fruits, herbs, beautiful flowers, breads, pastries and other baked goods. The market is dog friendly so don’t forget to visit our pet vendors. The Farmers’ Market will be held from 9 am to 1 pm at Equestrian Center at Temple Park, 8350 Ranch Rd. Parkland. If you have questions, call (954) 757-4105 or email farmersmarket@ cityofparkland.org.

levels welcome. Parkland Library Chess Club is for children ages 8 and up. The Chess Club will meet from 4:15 pm to 5 pm at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive Parkland, FL 33067. To register, visit www.cityofparkland.org library or call (954) 757-4207.

6th Lewis Black: It Gets Better Everyday Tour –Known as the king of the rant, Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and animated finger-pointing to skewer anything and anyone that gets under his skin.

Comedian Lewis Black will perform from 8 pm to 11 pm at Coral Springs Center of the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive Coral Springs, Florida 33065.

For more information and tickets, visit www.thecentercs.com.

8th Sunset Yoga at the ArtWalk –The City of Coral Springs CRA is offering Sunset Yoga classes every Saturday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Downtown ArtWalk, 9405 NW 31st Court Coral Springs, Florida 33065. Classes are taught by Juliana Trejo from Yoga 4 Life Studios West. For more details, visit www.coralsprings.org.

4th Adult Coloring Book Art –Decompress and let your mind wander while enjoying this latest creative trend: coloring books for adults. We’ll add some soothing background music and light snacks to create a little “me time” in your day. The event will take place from 10:30 am to Noon at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive, Parkland. To register, visit www. cityofparkland.org/library or call (954) 757-4207.

5th Chess Club –Come to the Parkland Library for a friendly game of chess. All

Movie in the Park – Movie in the Park presents How to Train Your Dragon The Hidden World. The City of Coconut Creek Movie in the Park will be held at 6:30 pm at George S. Gerber Memorial Park, 4715 NW 30th Street, Coconut Creek. For more details, visit https:// www.coconutcreek.net/movieinthepark.

Artfull Saturday –Join us at 3 pm on Saturday, February 8th where you can design and create your very own African American painting. Artfull Saturdays are a great way for children and a parent or guardian to explore the museum and spend a fun afternoon together. The event will take place from 8 am to 9 am at the Coral Springs

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Museum of Art, 2855A Coral Springs Dr., Springs, Florida 33065. For more details, Coral Springs. For more details, visit visit coralspringsmuseum.org. https://coralspringsmuseum.org.

9th Coral Springs Farmers’ Market –The Coral Springs Farmers’ Market 20192020 season is at a new location and has a few new vendors. Meet us at the new location, 9551 West Sample Road, lot across from City Hall- and enjoy a beautiful stroll while shopping for some gourmet items and organic produce.

The Market will be held from 9:30 am to 2 pm. For list of dates, visit www. coralsprings.org.

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CSMoA Artist Reception: “Inspired By”–Join the Coral Springs Museum of Art in celebrating the opening of a new exhibit showcasing the work of selected artists of the “Inspired By” competition.

Mingle, meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments in the Museum’s exquisite galleries. The event will take place from 6 pm to 8 pm at Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For more details, visit coralspringsmuseum.org.

Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons –Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the Jeff Foxworthy –Enjoy a special comedy Tony and Grammy Award®-winning event with Jeff Foxworthy, stand-up true-life musical phenomenon, JERSEY comedian, actor and TV personality.

BOYS. From the streets of New Jersey The comedian will perform at 5 pm and to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this 8 pm at the Pavilion at Seminole Casino is the musical that’s just too good to Coconut Creek. For more details, visit be true. The show will be held at 7:30 www.seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com. pm at Coral Springs Center of the Arts, Impractical Jokers-–The Tenderloins is a 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For tickets, New York-based comedy troupe, whose visit www.thecentercs.com. four members - Joe Gatto, James Murray, Brian Quinn and Sal Vulcano- are the creators, executive producers, and stars of truTV’s hit series, Impractical Jokers.

The jokers are bringing their comedy to the stage with a live show, Cranjis McBasketball World Comedy Tour, at 7 pm at BB&T Center, Sunrise. For more details, visit www.thebbtcenter.com.

10th Sacred Art Tour 2020 – A group of monks from the Drepung Gomang monastery in India will be in residency at the Coral Springs Museum of Art to share elements of their cultural traditions, including building a sand mandala, teaching culinary workshops, creating a butter sculpture and a blessing garden. The Sacred Art Tour 2020 will take place from February 10th through February 16th; times vary, located at Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive Coral

15th Masters of Illusion –The hit CW television series and America’s largest touring magic show is coming to the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. The show will take place from 8 pm to 10 pm. Masters of Illusion is a huge stage phenomenon born from the multi-award winning television series “Masters of Illusion,” which is heading into its 6th season on the CW in 2018. For tickets, visit www. thecentercs.com.

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16th Abba Mania –You won’t be disappointed! The world’s number one touring ABBA tribute concert returns to your very own Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive.

Take A Chance On ABBA MANIA will take place from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. For more details and tickets, visit www. thecentercs.com.

Parkland Farmers’ Market- Craft Fair –The City of Parkland Farmers’ Market operates from 9 am to 1 pm at the Equestrian Center at Temple Park, 8350 Ranch Road, Parkland Florida, 33067. Customers will be able to browse through over 100 vendors and find items that are locally sourced, grown, and created. This is our second Craft Fair of the season, perfect for holiday gifts. For more details, call 954-757-4105.

opportunities for the two winners, such as print, web and/or social media exposure. For more details, visit www. coralsprings.org.

The Beach Boys - 12 Sides of Summer Sing along to favorites from The Beach Boys! – The Beach Boys- 12 Sides of Summer will take place from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Coral Springs Center of the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. The Beach Boys’ songs have forever changed the musical landscape, profoundly influencing countless performing artists to follow. For more information and tickets, visit www.thecentercs.com.

22nd Movies in the Park –The City of Margate hosts Movies in the Park, The Princess and the Frog. The event will take place from 6:30 pm to 9 pm at the Margate Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Road, Margate. For more details, visit www. margatefl.com.

21st 24th Innovate Downtown –Attention: Creators and Innovators! Innovate Downtown will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm at Coral Springs City Hall, 9500 W Sample Road Coral Springs, Florida 33065. All participants benefit from exposure to potential investors during the event. In addition, the City and CRA provide marketing

Arts, Books and Culture Discussion Group –Similar to a current events group, but focused on entertainment and culture, this lively discussion will cover topics like: What’s on the bestseller list? What’s big at the box office? Share your thoughts, listen to others, and get your culture fix as we chat. The event will take place from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive, Parkland. To register, visit www.

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27th The Best at Sea Road Show –The Best at Sea Road Show featuring the stars of the High Seas offers something for everyone. Hilarious stand-up comedy, mesmerizing magic, world-class instrumentalists, amazing singers, and eye-opening physical comedy. The Best at Sea Road Show is simply the “Greatest Variety Show That You Will Ever See.” The show will be held at 7:30 pm at Coral Springs Center of the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For tickets, visit www.thecentercs.com.

28th The Rocket Man Show: A Tribute to Elton John –Rus Anderson is Elton John’s official body double for his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’. Picked

by Elton himself, Rus performs as a young Elton John in ‘The Rocket Man Show’ - driving a night of Elton’s greatest hits, with spot on vocals & fierce piano playin. The Rocket Man Show: A Tribute to Elton John will take place from 8 pm to 10 pm at Coral Springs Center of the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For tickets, visit www. thecentercs.com.

An Evening with 98° –See boy band sensation, 98° at 8 pm at The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, 5550 NW 40th St, Coconut Creek.

The male-harmony group, which includes Jeff Timmons, Justin Jeffre and brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, dominated the charts, with hits like “I Do,” “The Hardest Thing” and “My Everything.” Purchase your tickets and relive the early 2000s with this pop sensation. For more details, visit www. seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com.

29th 18th Annual Butterfly Festival – Celebrate the City of Coconut Creek’s Anniversary with a full day of fun and activities including; live music, children’s rides and games, business expo featuring local businesses and organizations, City of Coconut Creek Police Department K-9 demonstration, food and beverages for sale. The 18th Annual Butterfly Festival will be held from 1 pm to 8:30 pm at Sabal Pines Park, 5005 NW 39 Avenue, Coconut Creek. Featured entertainment is Simply Queen, A Queen tribute band, at 6:30 pm.

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xperience ancient Tibetan art form at the Coral Springs Museum of Art. The Sacred Art Tour will take place from February 11th through February 16th at the Coral Springs Museum of Art, located at 2855A Coral Springs Drive.

A group of monks from the Drepung Gomang monastery in India will be in residency at the Coral Springs Museum of Art to share elements of their cultural traditions, including building a sand mandala, teaching culinary workshops, creating a butter sculpture and a blessing garden.

An important part of the mission for the Sacred Art Tour is to bring awareness to the ongoing plight of Tibetans after 50 years of occupation. They are also here to raise donations to help support their way of life at the Monastery. They bring teachings of ancient ways and beliefs that do, even now, create the possibility of global peace, nonviolent conflict resolution, compassion and wisdom.

The first visit of the Sacred Art Tour was January 2016. This will be their 4th visit to Coral Springs. The Opening Ceremony will take place on February 11th at 10 am. Experience a symbolic walk through our peace garden and into the Museum’s main gallery led by the monks of the Drepung Gomang Monastery. The Tibetan Buddhist monks will perform a blessing of the space with chanting and traditional instruments.

Once completed, they will begin marking and measuring the mandala.

The monks will lead many creative

sessions including “Mani Stone” painting, which is decorating stones using Tibetan symbols of peace; “Butter sculpture”, an ancient Tibetan art form using Play-Doh instead of butter to create beautiful colorful 3D sculptures; culinary opportunities to learn how to make Tibetan vegetable and beef filled momos; and dharma talks and meditation given by a Buddhist monk.

“The museum hopes to provide a unique opportunity to learn about other cultures and experience their ancient art forms, especially the sand mandala,” said Julia Andrews, Executive Director of the Coral Springs Museum of Art, “This event is a fundraising effort by the Drepung Gomang Monastery in India. Proceeds from their US tour, and in particular, here in Coral Springs, directly benefit the Buddhist Tibetan monks who live and study at this monastery under the Dalai Lama.”

The Sacred Art Tour is a great event for the entire community.

“This event brings the community together in peace and unity to learn about and understand other cultures through art. The museum makes this experience available to all students, adults and children of our community and surrounding communities,” said Andrews.

For more information on The Sacred Art Tour, visit coralspringsmuseum.org.

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smartphone, laptop or computer to go to BaptistHealth.net/UrgentCare, and choose the “Save My Spot” option to select a convenient location, date and time. Then, arrive at your scheduled time and you’ll be seen right away without having to wait.

“Our Urgent Care centers are open every single day of the year, and many of them are open 12, 16, or even 24 hours a day,” Mr. Bellmas says. “Most patients are seen within 10 minutes and we do everything we can to help them feel better right away. In many cases, we can even send them home with their prescription medications in hand. We want the experience to be as convenient as possible.”

According to Mr. Bellmas, Baptist Health cares for hundreds of thousands of patients a year at its 25 Urgent Care and Urgent Care Express locations. The “Save My Spot” feature, he adds, is all about making health care more convenient.

“Whether it’s shopping, dining, transportation or whatever you need, today’s consumers expect the promise of a digital experience that offers access, convenience and ease of use,” Mr. Bellmas says. “Baptist Health has always been an innovator in the delivery of health care, and this is just one of the many ways we’re making it easier for you to access the care you need.”

Mr. Bellmas adds that the only reason why someone with a reservation might have to experience a short wait would

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Get “Unplugged” in Coral Springs

BY NICOL JENKINS

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oin your neighbors and friends and get “Unplugged” while listening to great live music and enjoying art and food trucks.

The City of Coral Springs will host their Unplugged event on Saturday, February 22nd from 6 pm to 10 pm at Coral Springs City Hall Lawn, located at 9500 W Sample Road Coral Springs, Florida 33065.

This popular outdoor event will feature live music, life-size games, craft beer, as well as wine, food trucks and live art. The event is open to 21+. The event is free but food and refreshments will be available for purchase.

There will be plenty of entertainment at the event. Bands will be performing live throughout the evening. At the main stage, they will have a different act every 40

minutes and they will be featuring bands that play their own originals and covers.

Artists will also have their work on display and create art pieces during the event. Each live artist will work on their own creations, which may be completed on the evening of the event.

All medias are welcome! Upon being accepted, live artists will also be able to bring no more than 4 pieces to be sold in our limited gallery selling space. The Artist Villagers area will have an array of established cottage style art works, which include jewelry, soaps and hand-made items.

Other activities during the event include a beer garden featuring craft beers, lawn games such as corn hole, ping pong, Jenga, and domino tables. Foodies will delight in a variety of selections from the tri-county area’s favorite food trucks!

Local creators will also display their ideas and products as part of

the City’s Innovate Downtown event that takes place the night before. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about their innovation and vote on a “crowd favorite.” For more information about Innovate Downtown or to apply, visit coralsprings.org/innovate.

“This is the third year the Unplugged event is taking place in Coral Springs. The goal is to highlight artists, musicians, and innovators,” said Lynne Martzall, Director of Communications and Marketing for the City of Coral Springs, adding, “As with all of our Downtown events at City Hall, Unplugged provides an opportunity for residents to enjoy music, art and great food and beer.”

For more information on the Unplugged event, visit www.coralsprings.org.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Coral Springs Center For The Arts Has A Spectacular Lineup

BY NICOL JENKINS

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rom award winning comedians to images. More than 400 of her composithe largest touring magic show and tions have been recorded by over 1,000 the musical phenomenon Jersey artists, resulting in 100 hit singles– from Boys, the Coral Springs Center for the “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” for the Arts has an impressive lineup this season. Shirelles to “Take Good Care of My Baby” Kicking off the month of February and “Run to Him”, among other favorites. is comedian Lewis Black. He will be Go behind the music and inside performing on February 6th at 8 pm. the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Known as the king of the rant, Lewis Seasons in the Tony and Grammy Black uses his trademark style of comedic Award®-winning true-life musical yelling and animated finger-pointing to phenomenon, Jersey Boys. The show will skewer anything and anyone that gets take place on February 13th at 7:30 pm. under his skin.

From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock Don’t miss Tapestry: A Tribute to and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical Carole King on February 8th at 8 pm. that’s just too good to be true. They were The show will highlight a beautiful rejust four guys from Jersey, until they sang creation of the Carole King songbook per- their very first note. They had a sound formed with live band and multi-media nobody had ever heard… and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story -- a story that has made them an international sensation all over again.

Masters of Illusion, the hit CW television series and America’s largest touring magic show is coming to the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, on February

15th at 8 pm. Starring the world’s greatest award-winning magicians, this 21st century magic show is unlike anything you have seen before- filled with modern illusions and arts of deception, performed live on stage.

Take a chance on ABBA MANIA… and you won’t be disappointed! The world’s number one touring ABBA tribute concert returns to your very own Coral Springs Center for the Arts, on February 16th at 7:30 pm. ABBA MANIA formed in 1999 and the show has been selling out theatres and concert halls internationally ever since.

America’s Band The Beach Boys 12 Sides of Summer will be held on February 21st at 7:30 pm. The Beach Boys are led

by Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, who, along with Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill, Keith Hubacher, Christian Love, Brian Eichenberger, Randy Leago and Scott Totten continue the legacy of the iconic American band. Grammy-winning songwriter Bruce Johnston joined The Beach Boys in 1965, replacing Glenn Campbell, who filled-in for Brian Wilson, on vocals/

bass, when he retired from touring.

Highly regarded in his field, Johnston’s vocal work with such legendary artists as Elton John and Pink Floyd firmly established him among rock’s elite artists.

The Rocket Man Show will be held on February 28th at 8 pm. This is Elton!

Rus Anderson is Elton John’s official body double for his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ world tour videos & photos!

Picked by Elton himself, Rus performs as a young Elton John in ‘The Rocket Man Show’- driving a night of Elton’s greatest hits, with spot on vocals and fierce piano playing. n For more information on the Coral Springs Center for the Arts events, visit www.thecentercs.com.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Alyssa’s Law and Jaime’s Law: What They Are & Why You Should Care

BY TERRY JAILLET

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red Guttenberg and Lori Alhadeff have allot in common. They are both active in the community, loving parents and residents of Parkland.

They also, unfortunately, have another horrible thing in common: Fred’s daughter, Jaime and Lori’s daughter Alyssa were both murdered at Stoneman Douglas.

In response to the tragedy, both Fred and Lori took action to try to prevent a similar tragedy from ever happening again. Each co-founded a non-profit.

Fred launched Orange Ribbons for Jaime while Lori co-founded Make Our Schools Safe as well as successfully becoming elected to the Broward County School Board.

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Make Our Schools Safe’s mission is “to empower students and staff to help create and maintain a culture of safety and vigilance in a secure school environment.”

The mission of Orange Ribbons For Jaime is “to honor Jaime by supporting programs that were important to her, as well as those dedicated to pursuing common-sense gun safety reforms.”

In order to achieve their visions, each organization is pursuing legislative action. The bills being proposed in statehouses across the country as well as with congress bear each of the lost girls’ names, but are, in fact, quite different.

Alyssa’s Law Alyssa’s Law addresses the issue of law enforcement response time when a life-threatening emergency occurs at a school. The law calls for the installation of warning lights and a panic alarm in all schools to provide the fastest possible support during a code red. In a code red, every second counts. It is currently working its way through the Florida legislature and has already been signed into law in New Jersey.

Jaime’s Law Jaime’s law would require the implementation of

mandatory enhanced background checks for the sale of gun ammunition. In essence, the purchase of ammunition would require the same types of checks as a person purchasing a gun would. The bill was proposed by a number of Democrats in the U.S. Congress but has stalled.

Alyssa Alhadeff It is decidedly more controversial than Alyssa’s Law as many on the right believe it would impair their second amendment rights.

Both organizations are pursuing the goal of a safer world for our children and encourage members of the community to get involved..

To learn more or to donate to Orange Ribbons for Jaime visit www. orangeribbonsforjaime.org.

To learn more or to donate to Make Our Schools Safe visit www. makeourschoolssafe.org

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Climb Aboard the New G

etting to and from Miami just got easier and faster thanks to the new 75 Express Bus. It provides direct service from the park and ride lots at the BB&T Center in Sunrise and Miami Gardens Drive (@ I-75) to the Miami Airport Station, where you can transfer to local rail or bus to destinations throughout MiamiDade County.

This premium bus service has started, and readers can get a FREE 3-DAY PASS to try South Florida’s nationally recognized transit service today. Western Broward and Miami-Dade County residents can now easily join the thousands of South Floridians who use Express Buses each day to get to work.

For more information on how to get your FREE 3-DAY PASS, go to www.TryTransitFree.com.

The 75 Express Bus is funded by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and operated by Broward County Transit. It builds upon the success of the 95 Express Bus and 595 Express Bus services, which continually receive rave reviews.

Riders who use those bus services rate them satisfactory or above satisfactory.

Fast, Comfortable, Convenient

The Express Buses are used primarily by riders who own their own cars, but welcome the convenience, comfort and cost savings of commuting in the coach-style buses. One-way fares on the 75 Express Bus are available for as little as $1.30 and monthly passes cost less than $100. The 75 Express Bus will offer free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned comfort, comfortable seating and will travel in the express lanes for faster more reliable travel times. Service will be provided every 30 minutes during the peak morning and afternoon commute times.

Commuters can take com-

fort in knowing that life’s little emergencies are not an issue thanks to FDOT’s Guaranteed Ride Home program. This government-funded program will cover the cost of Lyft or taxi rides home if the Express Bus is unavailable and you need to leave work early for an emergency or have to stay late for an unscheduled overtime.

A Better Way to Commute

This new, premium transit service is designed to get commuters from western Broward

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County to their places of employment in Miami-Dade County quickly and reliably.

Morning service begins as early as 5:40am with continual buses running until 9:40am. The afternoon commute begins at 3:45pm with the last bus leaving the Miami Airport Station at 7:20pm and scheduled to arrive at the BB&T Center by 8:24pm.

“The new 75 Express Service demonstrates continual growth of our commitment to residents to continue making it easier and

more convenient to use public transit. The 75 Express will offer better connectivity to Miami and give commuters an economical and stress-free option for traveling to their destination, especially those who live and work along the I-75 corridor,” said Transportation Director Chris Walton.

The Express Bus system is a core component of the express lanes along I-75, I-595 and I-95. The express lanes are multi-modal facilities designed

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to reduce traffic congestion and promote choices in how and when residents commute.

Instead of paying a toll, or relatively higher tolls (typically during high-traffic times), 75 Express Bus riders can now enjoy the time-saving benefits of the express lanes at no additional cost.

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SCHOOL NEWS

BY BEVERLY PERKINS

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hen considering sending your child to a private school, it is vital to take into account various factors, especially if you have to pay a pretty penny to attend. In this day and age, it is evident that academics are getting more rigorous, standardized tests are increasingly difficult, and the pressure of college is no joke. Colleges today want a well-rounded, educated, unique students, so it is key to find a private school that will enable your child to embody these qualities.

Find a school with good extracurriculars The first factor to consider should be the size of the school. It will be harder for your child to stand out in a very large class. Most colleges compare students against their class, not other schools, so this factor is very important.

It will be easier for your child to stand out in a small pond than in a large sea of students.

Additionally, you should ensure that there are ample extracurriculars at your selected private school that appeal to your child. Having good extracurriculars and sports teams should be a deciding factor when selecting a private school. Colleges often look to recruit athletes from wellknown private schools. A wide variety of extracurriculars gives your child the option to be involved in an organization that actually interest them. Colleges want ambitious students, so leadership positions in clubs and organizations are crucial to your child’s success.

Prioritizes academics and education Another factor to consider would be the passing rates of Advanced Placement (AP) and Cambridge’s Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) exams. High passing rates indicate that the educators at the school

Making the Grade – Choosing the Best Private School for Your Child With such amazing options in the area, no matter where your child ends up, they will be receiving an amazing education. know how to set their students up for success. Passing an exam often allows the student to receive college credit, so

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they won’t have to retake that course in college. Not only do high passing rates increase the likelihood of your child receiving college credit, but it implies that your child is more likely to do better in the course throughout the year as well.

Academics that are challenging, high passing rates on ap exams Apart from just the passing rate itself, parents should also pay attention to score distributions. The highest possible AP score is a 5, and the lowest passing score is a 3. A school may have a high passing rate, but it is important to know the proportion of students receiving 4’s and 5’s, not just 3’s. Different scores may earn a student different credits at certain colleges.

Although it is important for passing rates to be high, the environment of the school will also contribute to your child’s success. School should be a place where students should feel comfortable, safe, and welcomed. It is now more important than ever that your child feels safe at school, but as a parent, you should be certain that you feel comfortable just the same as you send your child off to that school every weekday.

Guidance counselors that care about your child’s future Most importantly, students should feel comfortable reaching out to guidance counselors and advisors. Having supportive guidance counselors and understanding teachers can truly have a positive impact on your child’s high school experience. Counselors should be available to aid with schedules, college applications, college essays, and even personal issues. Good college advisors and counselors are imperative to making the college application process as seamless as possible. It is important to make sure that guidance counselors and college advisors are accessible to students at all times.

Overall, there are many factors to consider when selecting the right private school for your child. The importance of these factors may vary depending on your child’s interests and priorities. Although this information may seem overwhelming, it should be helpful in narrowing down which school is the best fit for your child. With such amazing options in the area, no matter where your child ends up, they will be receiving an amazing education.

Less invasive option for valve disease treatment offers benefit with fewer risks Aortic valve stenosis is one of the most common and serious conditions affecting the heart’s valves. It Robert J. Cubeddu, MD is a narrowing of the aortic valve opening, which is the passage for oxygen-rich blood to leave the heart and go out into the body. When the valve opening is narrowed, the flow of this blood is blocked or reduced.

This condition is most common in people 65 or older, severely affecting nearly 500,000 people in the United States each year. It can cause shortness of breath, chest pain, congestive heart failure, and, ultimately, death if left untreated.

A revolutionary approach to treatment Replacing the diseased valve is the standard treatment for most patients with aortic stenosis. Until recently, however, the replacement had to be done through a surgical procedure in which the patient’s chest was opened in order to access the heart.

In recent years, the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure has revolutionized treatment for aortic stenosis. It is minimally invasive, allowing the surgeon to replace the valve through a catheter placed in the femoral

artery, which runs up the thigh, through the abdomen and to the heart.

A multitude of studies have shown TAVR to be a safe and effective alternative to traditional valve replacement, offering patients minimal risk and discomfort, a shorter hospital stay (usually only one or two days vs. five to seven days with the open procedure), and a prompt recovery.

“Aortic stenosis is a condition that offers a malignant course. As with open heart surgery, this procedure cures the condition,” says Robert J. Cubeddu, MD, Chairman of Cardiovascular Medicine and Section Head for Structural Heart Disease at Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Tomsich Heart and Vascular Center, “Many centers offer TAVR but our team has tremendous expertise and experience in this type of treatment.”

Specialists in Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Heart and Vascular Center have more than 10 years of experience with TAVR procedures and the center performs among the highest volume of implants in the state of Florida. Our experience in TAVR and our expertise in structural heart disease translate to the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Structural Heart Disease Program Cleveland Clinic is a leader in cardiac care, having been ranked No. 1 in the

nation for the past 25 years by U.S. News & World Report. Our physicians in the Structural Heart Disease Program specialize in the treatment of structural heart disease conditions using the latest medical and surgical treatment options.

Our clinical expertise is enhanced by our team’s access to the best medical technology, including one of the most advanced hybrid operating rooms and percutaneous surgical labs in the country, located at our Weston campus.

The core of the Structural Heart Disease Program is our team of expert cardiac specialists representing clinical cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology and cardiac pacing, cardiac surgery, cardiac imaging and cardiac anesthesia — all of which are a part of Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Heart and Vascular Center.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Cubeddu, visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/Heart or call 800.639.DOCTOR. Visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org to learn more about Cleveland Clinic Florida’s heart care capabilities and expert team.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

It’s a Mind and Body Experience at VIO Med Spa Coral Springs

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ust a short time ago, VIO Med Spa Coral Springs opened in North Broward to offer the latest medical spa services and products utilizing the latest technologies and research-based products available in the wellness and non-invasive aesthetics industry.

The premier establishment is a new mind, body and wellness spa that empowers men and women of all ages to obtain greater confidence, improved selfesteem, and beauty in their daily lives.

The highly trained and skilled team of medical professionals and practitioners use innovative techniques and customized treatment plans to help their clients achieve their self-beautification and skin-related goals. As a result, they feel great and look amazing every day.

Randy Stepp, CEO & President of VIO Med Spa Coral Springs took some time to answer a few questions about the newly opened business.

What services do you offer your clients?

We are proud to offer services such as Coolsculpting ®, CoolTone ®, Spa Facials and Chemical Peels, Hydrafacial MD ® and OxyGeneo, Injectables & Fillers, Liquid Gold (Platelet Rich

Plasma Therapy), and Microneedling. We also carry ZO ® Skin Health and ALASTIN Skincare ® Products.

What distinguishes VIO Med Spa Coral Springs from the competition?

VIO Med Spa is leading a movement to provide national access for men and women seeking wellness and aesthetics services. This is done by providing affordable services and products, convenient locations, easy appointment scheduling, and comprehensive treatment plans under the supervision of a medical professional. Most importantly, our national brand has the most comprehensive training programs in the industry, ensuring a consistent and safe experience, and treatments across all locations.

Simply put, VIO Med Spa offers lifechanging results easily Before After and safely.

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The Coral Springs location is offering great specials so new guests can try out the ‘VIO’ experience. Firsttime guests will receive a free facial treatment when they purchase one.

New guests may also receive buy-one-get-one BOTOX ® (up to 40 units total) and 50% off a Hydrafacial MD ® treatment. Additionally, VIO Med Spa Coral Springs offers a membership program that provides membership-only incentives and service offerings. We welcome everyone and are confident that they will love how they look and feel when leaving our Med Spa. VIO Med Spa Coral Springs is located at 5988 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs, 33076. To schedule an appointment, please call 954500-4VIO or visit the website www.viomedspa.com/coral-springs-fl.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

Paternity & Fatherhood: What Unwed Fathers Need to Know BY: TAYANE OLIVEIRA, ESQ. amily dynamics have been quickly changing in our society where many couples are choosing to have children without getting married. With the number of unwed fathers on the rise it is important that they are educated regarding Florida law and their rights. Knowing these rights is extremely important so that the mother does not dictate your visitation schedule or regulate/prevent your ability to co-parent your child. Paternity is the legal establishment of your rights as a father. Contrary to popular belief, inclusion of the father’s name on a child’s birth certificate alone does not establish paternity.

Basically, a father on the birth certificate has all the obligations (support) and no rights until a court order is entered establishing their paternity. This means that the mother is entitled to primary residential care and custody unless a court of competent jurisdiction enters an order stating otherwise. Because the mother is the sole custodian of a child born out of wedlock, she may leave the state before a paternity order is entered and cannot be ordered to return until that order is entered.

The first step of an unwed father should be to establish paternity. This simply proves that you are the father of the child but doesn’t automatically grant you rights regarding custody and visitation. A court order that includes a parenting plan must be obtained establishing those rights by filing a Petition for Paternity with your local court. A parenting plan is usually a negotiated agreement between the unwed parents, or decided by a judge, and will further explain your rights regarding custody, visitation and support. On some occasions an administrative agency, such as the Department of Revenue, may get involved in order to collect child support. Many times, in these instances, the court will enter an Order of Paternity, but will fail to establish a visitation schedule. Therefore, it is important that you follow the correct procedures to fully attain custody rights.

A paternity action is much like a divorce, without the division of property.

Mandatory financial disclosure is required so that child support can be calculated. If paternity is in question, under most circumstances, a DNA test can be conducted, but it cannot be compelled until the child is born. If you sign the child’s birth certificate, you are admitting paternity. If you do not sign the birth certificate, you must register in a statewide Putative Father Registry in order to preserve your parental rights. Without registration, the child can be legally adopted by someone else, and you will be unable to contest that order.

Additionally, parentage actions for same-sex couples can be challenging. The laws in Florida are in a state of constant change in this regard, and our firm is educated and equipped to assist you with any of these complicated matters.

As your lawyers, our role is to guide you through this process, with compassion, expertise and efficiency. We will provide balance and objectivity to assist you in making difficult decisions. We will try to manage your expectations so that they are realistic. We will make recommendations to you designed to put you in the best possible position to achieve the result that you want. Together, we will develop a strategy that will maximize your chances of getting the outcome that you desire.

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CORAL SPRINGS COCONUT CREEK REGIONAL CHAMBER NEWS

February Events

Ambassador Committee Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 3rd 2020 Time: 8:00am – 9:00am Location: Chamber Office – Everglades Room, 9500 West Sample Road Professional Women’s Alliance sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida Guest Speaker: Larita Jarvis, Larita Jarvis & Co. Topic: It’s NOT a Gender Thing - Understanding differences in leadership styles Date: Wednesday, February 5th 2020 Time: 11:30am – 1:15pm Location: Carolina Club, 3011 N. Rock Island Rd. Members: $25 Non-Members: $35

Biz Academy – Our Students are Ready, Are You? How Interns Can Grow Your Business Date: Thursday, February 6th 2020 Location: Chamber Office (Everglades Room) 9500 West Sample Road.

Time: 8:30am – 10:00am Members: $5 Non-Members: $10 Wake Up Breakfast sponsored by Baptist Health Date: Tuesday, February 11th 2020 Time: 7:30am – 9:00am Location: Carolina Club, 3011 N. Rock Island Road.

Members: $20 Non-Members: $30

Ribbon Cutting – Bolay Date: Wednesday, February 12th 2020 Location: 9204 Wiles Road Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm This event is open to members & the public Coconut Creek Luncheon sponsored by Promenade at Coconut Creek Date: Wednesday, February 26th 2020 Location: Check Chamber website for updates Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm Members: $20 Non-Members: $30

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SCHOOL NEWS

Broward County Schools to Commemorate MSD Victims with Day of Service

BY JOHN DUKA

This Valentine’s Day, students and faculty across Broward County will observe a Day of Service and Love in commemoration of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Rather than attending classes, students have been given the option to participate in a number of service projects as a way to give back to the community in honor of the 17 souls that were lost two years ago.

In collaboration with HandsOnBroward, the City of Parkland, the City of Coral Springs and the Interfaith Council, schools across the district will participate in activities and service projects for their schools and local communities.

“A Day of Service and Love honors our fallen eagles and our families and communities impacted by this tragedy,” said BCPS Superintendent Robert W. Runcie.

“We invite our entire community to be a meaningful part of the ongoing process of healing by pausing at 10:17 a.m. to honor and remember.”

There will be no academic activities during the day of service. After participating in the programs, students will be released from school early. In addition, there will be a county-wide moment of silence at 10:17 AM across the school district. District schools

developed variety of activity plans for students for different aged students. Their objective is to engage students while raising awareness about important issues and causes.

Projects at more than 230 sites, across the district, will include campus beautification, celebrating firstresponders by serving them breakfast, preparing meal packages for local food banks and more.

Additional mental health professionals and law enforcement officers will be on campus throughout the day. The schools encourage parents to pay particular attention to their children’s electronic devices

leading up to the commemoration and to encourage them to alert and adult to any unusual social media activity.

Dale Mandell, President and CEO of HandsOn Broward commented, “This event is truly an example of the community coming together to honor all of those affected by the tragedy. Through the selfless acts of volunteers, our schools and communities will shine.”

For more infomation on the Day of Service or to find out how you can become involved contact Dr. Philip Harris, program recorery manager at BCPS at754-321-1660

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Imagine a World Without Cancer - Join the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life on March 7th BY: JOHN DUKA

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he American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life of Parkland and Coral Springs invites the communities of Parkland, Coral Springs, Margate, and Coconut Creek to attend the annual event on March 7 at the Sportsplex at Coral Springs.

The Relay For Life movement continues to be the largest peer-to-peer fundraising event, with 2.5 million participants globally uniting to save lives from cancer.

“Our theme is ‘Imagine a World Without Cancer’,” said event co-lead Megan Mila. “Over 50 teams and more than 500 participants will join together to raise funds and awareness in an effort to free the world from the pain and suffering of cancer.”

WHAT: The Relay For Life WHEN: March 7, 5 - 10pm WHERE: Coral Springs Sportsplex (next to Glades High School) Register: www.RelayForLife.org/parklandfl Founded by Dr. Gordy Klatt in Tacoma, Washington, in 1985, Relay For Life events around the world have raised nearly $6.5 billion to help ACS attack cancer. Symbolizing the battle waged around the clock by those facing cancer, the Parkland and Coral Springs event lasts five hours and empowers the community to take a stand against cancer. The March 7th event starts at 5:00 pm and takes place on the football field next to Coral Glades High School.

ACS estimates that one out of three people in the US will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.

Funds raised help ACS fund and conduct breakthrough research, and give cancer patients and their families the resources they need, like free rides to chemo, free places to stay near hospitals, and a live 24/7 helpline for answers and support. Last year’s Relay For Life of Parkland and Coral Springs raised more than $110,000 to help ACS save lives, celebrate

lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.

Event co-lead Mike Fiorello has been involved in Relay For Life for many years and now walks to remember his son Adam, who lost his battle with a rare pediatric cancer in 2016. Recognizing and honoring cancer survivors and their caregivers is his priority. “Our goal is to host over 100 cancer survivors at the event. The opening ceremony will include a special Survivors Lap. Survivors and their caregivers will also enjoy a complimentary dinner. After sunset, we light Luminarias to remember those we have lost, to celebrate cancer survivors, and to show those affected by cancer that they are not alone.”

To learn more about Relay For Life of Parkland and Coral Springs and form a team or register as an individual or cancer survivor, visit Relayforlife.org/parklandfl.

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR: PARKLAND

Parkland Update MAYOR CHRISTINE HUNSCHOFSKY o matter how much time passes, February 14 will always be a day that profoundly impacts our community. While most people in other parts of the country have moved on, we continue to work to move forward, all while respectfully acknowledging the incredible loss, pain, and trauma that affected so many in our community.

We will never forget the 17 whose lives were taken that day – Alyssa Alhadeff, Scott Biegel, Martin Duque, Nicholas Dworet, Aaron Feis, Jaime Guttenberg, Chris Hixon, Luke Hoyer, Cara Loughran, Gina Montalto, Joaquin Oliver, Alaina Petty, Meadow Pollack, Helena Ramsay, Alex Schachter, Carmen Schentrup, and Peter Wang. Each one of these people left behind grieving family members and friends. For those who lost loved ones, every day is difficult and February 14 will especially be so. Our hearts go out to them.

In addition to those that were taken, we also acknowledge and remember the 17 people who were physically injured on February 14 and the hundreds more who were traumatized. Everyone who lived in our community that day was somehow affected and many of the emotions from that day may resurface as we near the second year mark. Please take this opportunity to check in on your family members, friends, and neighbors. Support is available at Eagles’ Haven Wellness Center located at 5655 Coral Ridge Drive in Coral Springs. You can contact them at 954-618-0350 or through their website at www.eagleshaven.org. Additional resources can be found on the city website at www.cityofparkland.org.

February 14, 2020 will be a “Day of Service and Love” in our community. Public Schools county-wide will have a half day of school and there will be organized activities and service projects at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Pine Trails Park will be open with mental health professionals and limited activities in the afternoon and evening. There will be a display in the park to remember those lives that were taken on February 14, 2018. Around 4:45pm we will have an interfaith ceremony led by various local clergy. Pine Trails Park will remain open until 10pm. Eagles’ Haven will be open from 9am-7pm. Please visit www.cityofparkland. org to see any updates or changes to the schedule for the day and visit https://www.browardschools.com/stonemandouglas for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School updates.

This time of year will always remind me of how precious and fleeting life can be, and also how people can, and do, come together to support one another. As a community, we are grateful for all those who have volunteered and continue to volunteer to help others and to those who have worked together to make a difference. We continue to honor the lives we lost and those affected through compassion and action. Please continue to reach out to me if you want to talk about our community and share your concerns and ideas on how we move forward together as a City. Feel free to email me at chunschofsky@ cityofparkland.org. As always, I look forward to hearing from you.

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e hope everyone has had a great start to the New Year! There many events taking place throughout the month of February like outdoor concerts, festivals and fitness opportunities.

Are you looking for a fun way to meet your fitness goals while meeting new friends? Check out Sunset Yoga at the ArtWalk in Downtown Coral Springs every Saturday evening from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the City of Coral Springs CRA, this free Yoga class is taught by Juliana Trejo from Yoga 4 Life Studios West.

Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat and a bottle of water. Registration is not required, but participants must complete a waiver.

This month marks the second anniversary of the tragedy that forever changed the fabric of our community. It is important to reflect, remember and take time to honor the lives lost to violence at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Regardless of what you plan to do on February 14, we ask that you take a moment out of your day to do something positive to promote hope, encouragement and healing.

Our final two public art installations from The Power of Art series will be unveiled on February 14th. The first is Big Picture: Resilience, by award-winning photojournalist for the Miami Herald, Carl Juste. He and his team led workshops exploring the use of photojournalism as a form of self-expression about healing, resiliency, bearing witness and capturing history. The photos will be on display from February 14 until the end of May, along with audio. Peace & Love by artists Rosario Marquardt and Roberto Behar of R&R Studios will formally open to visitors at the corner of Sample Road and Sportsplex Drive in Coral Springs. The artists worked with the community to create at “super billboard” as a beacon of compassion and care for our community. The billboard will remain on-site through May 2020. To learn more about the public art installations, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, visit poweroa.org.

The Coral Springs Community Redevelopment Agency is excited to will host its third annual Innovate Downtown on Friday, February 21st at 6:00 p.m. Local creators will enter a competition to feature products, innovative solutions and ideas to a panel of judges. These innovations will be displayed the following day, Saturday, February 22, at the City’s Unplugged outdoor music festival and food truck event. The fun takes place on the Great Lawn of City Hall, starting at 6 p.m.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket for this free, acoustic performance (food and spirits will be available for purchase). For more information about both events, visit www.coralsprings.org/events.

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Our Commission Meetings for February will take place on the 5th at 9:00 a.m. and 19th at 6:30 p.m. in Commission Chambers (9500 Coral Springs Drive). As always, if you would like to schedule an appointment with your City Officials, call 954-344-5911.

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TOMMY RUZZANO, MARGATE MAYOR ongratulations to Lieutenant David Young! On December 20th, Lt. Young graduated from FBI National Academy, Class 278. This is a great accomplishment, and we are extremely proud of him.

The MargateCoconut Creek Fire Department (MCCFD) is Number 1! The vehicle extrication team, the “Junkyard Dogs”, recently competed in the North American Vehicle Rescue Association (NAVRA) Extrication Challenge and won 2nd place overall in the limited scenario and 1st place overall in the unlimited scenario. The Junkyard Dogs will be representing the United States in the 2020 World Rescue Challenge in Miami. Congrats team!

Myself and the City Commission have recently welcomed several new restaurants to Margate, and I encourage you to check out these amazing restaurants.

Vo An Vietnamese Restaurant, located at 1821 N. State Road 7, is perfect for the foodie in you. Vo PuzzleJunction.com An serves traditional Vietnamese food like Pho (soups), Lau (hot pots), Bun (noodles), and more.

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KOUYOU is a hidden gem in the northwest section of Margate.

Movies in the Park – The Princess and the Frog Let’s have some fun with the family at the last movie of this season’s Movies in the Park series. On Saturday, February 22nd, we’ll show Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog” beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Margate Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Road. This free outdoor movie screening is for the entire family. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Food and beverage will be available for purchase.

Sounds at Sundown – March 7th Mark your calendar! The Sounds at Sundown concert series will take place on Saturday, March 7th from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the northwest corner of Margate Boulevard and 441. The band, Orange Sunshine, will take the stage from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. playing 60s music. In addition to live music, Sounds at Sundown features local artists and crafters and a variety of food trucks. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and get ready to dance and sing the night away.

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Crime prevention and safety in our community is our top priority so it would go without saying that a CITY WIDE crime watch meeting is right up our alley! What does our Keynote provide you? Everything and anything crime prevention related! Do you have to be a Margate resident? Absolutely not!

You may be looking for some important safety tips for your home or business and we want to see you there! This is the best way for all of us to meet and work together to keep our community safe! Our Community Relations Unit hosted the very first city-wide crime prevention meeting last year and it was a great success. Whether you live in a condo, townhome, single family home – whether you rent, own, work, play, or anything in between, there is information to be shared and we have it!

This year we will have some entertaining and informative guest speakers as well as our partners from different federal and local agencies. Our goal is to provide you with different crime trends, safety tactics, and samples of technological equipment that will keep your family and home safe and prevent you from becoming a victim of various crimes. So after hearing all of this, will I see you there? For more information, please visit the “Ripple Effect 2” event on our Facebook page, Margate Police Department (@MargateFLPolice) or contact our community relations unit at communityrelationsunit@margatefl.com.

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At the Broward Sheriff’s Office, we take all threats of violence in our schools very seriously. Since launching our Real Time Crime Center in early 2019, we have investigated hundreds of these threats and made more than 50 arrests.

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CATERING FOR ALL PARTIES! Education will play an important role in continued change. Together, let’s get a solid message out. I encourage you to teach your students, children, grandchildren, and neighbors that a “joke” about violence is not funny and is never acceptable. Whether it’s a post on social media or a threatening note left in a locker, the outcome can change someone’s life forever. Comments or threats like these are presumed to be a real danger and are punished to the fullest extent of the law. Don’t let someone you know be the next person arrested for this type of “joking” behavior. Let’s be proactive in stopping this unsafe trend and memorialize MSD in a different way – Make Smart Decisions.

As a community, let’s continue in our joint efforts to improve public safety to ensure every citizen is safe and feels safe. Think about ways you can get involved and help keep your community crime free. To learn more about programs offered by BSO or ways you can get more involved in your community, visit sheriff.org/NST.

The 17 stars etched in the center of our Real Time Crime Center logo serve as a daily reminder of the importance of its mission. Each star represents a life of those who we lost on February 14, 2018: Alyssa Alhadeff, Martin Duque Anguiano, Scott Beigel, Nicholas Dworet, Aaron Feis, Jaime Guttenberg, Christopher Hixon, Luke Hoyer, Cara Loughran, Gina Montalto, Joaquin Oliver, Alaina Petty, Meadow Pollack, Helena Ramsay, Alex Schachter, Carmen Schentrup and Peter Wang. We will never forget.

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yan’s Country Kitchen has been a Coral Springs favorite place to meet and eat for over a decade. With the guiding hand of owner Dyan Harpest the restaurant is the recipient of many accolades including several years as the City News and now Our City Magazine “Best Breakfast” Reader’s Choice Award. In their 10th Anniversary year, Dyan’s

won best all-around restaurant. Like other great area businesses this is a real family business and for Dyan that family has recently welcomed the start of a new generation.

Dyan’s daughter, Lindsey has been working with her mom since she was 16. After completing her education she came back with a passion for the restaurant business and became manager at Dyan’s in 2015 working beside her mom.

On November 3, 2019 Lindsey and her husband Francisco welcomed the birth of their baby girl , Alina Marie , born at Northwest Medical Center with the love and support of Dyan and Bob , sisters Cara and Christie and all the family.

Francisco and Lindsey have been together for many years , he was the original deli guy at Dyan’s and now works in IT . Lindsey says it was love at first sight.

The two dated for many years traveling and enjoying the adventures of life together. On a trip to NYC, Francisco proposed to Lindsey in Times Square and they made it official and got married on March 14, 2015 at the Harbor Beach Marriott in Fort Lauderdale. Sisters Cara and Christie now also work with Dyan, and her husband Bob is in the Auto industry but also helps out. Lindsey says she loves

her home and raising her new baby Alina and looks forward to seeing everyone again as they take Dyan’s country kitchen into new decades as a true family restaurant and ongoing favorite for everyone in the coral springs area.

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e ate lunch at the recently opened Kouyou Buffet and came away excited to visit again. The food was fresh, plentiful with lots of choices. It is a perfect choice for our family, which includes a vegetarian, a picky 13-year old and two parents with diverse tastes.

THE AMBIANCE The 5800 square foot Asian buffet occupies the space where the Parrot Cove Island Bar & Grill used to be. It is the centerpiece of a revitalized Carolina Springs Plaza on Sample Road in Margate.

It is the latest restaurant owned and managed by the You family. After stripping the space down to studs, they spent over a year completely renovating the space.

We were greeted warmly as soon as we walked into the door. The space is open, modern and welcoming. Unlike some Asian restaurants, the decoration is not overstated. The various food options stretch along the side of one entire wall of the restaurant and included sushi options, a salad bar, a hibachi grill, traditional hot dishes, and a dessert buffet. We felt right at home, sitting in our booth next to a window. It is obvious that every aspect of this restaurant is brand new.

THE FOOD

The sushi rolls look like works of art. Beautiful, brightly colored and created with obvious care.

This is a long way from the typical spicy tuna.

The fish lovers in our group loved the Seared Tuna Tataki, Magic Moon Roll, and Tuna Lover’s Roll. The salmon was fresh-tasting and sweet. They also offered some less-common buffet options like white tuna and yellowtail.

Low-card dieters will be excited to know that Kouyou offers several rice-free sushi rolls as well. Sushi-lovers could enjoy a wonderful, satisfying meal without ever leaving the sushi area.

But, there is much more.

In the evenings, the cold bar includes fancier offering like snow crab legs, oysters, peel and eat shrimp and even more sushi options.

“One of the best meals and best values you can find in the area.”-JB

The challenge with any buffet restaurant is balancing choice with quality.

Kouyou tackles this challenge by having specialists in each area. The sushi bar is managed by a master sushi chef, while the hibachi is attended by an executive chef ready to cook to order. We found all of the items fresh and well-stocked.

SUSHI If you enjoy sushi and have a big appetite, this may be the best restaurant in the area. They offer a great variety of rolls, nigiri and sashimi options.

HIBACHI The Hibachi offers steak, chicken & shrimp, expect from Chinese and Thai cuisine. They along with a variety of traditional vegetables and include all of our favorites like Szechuan beef, tofu. They even offer some unusual items like corn Kung Pao chicking, and Thai coconut shrimp. The on the cob. The chef made my teriyaki chicken with dumplings were fresh, which is a tricky thing at a care. It was perfectly seasoned and not too sweet. buffet! The salad bar offered a vast choice of vegThe hot food selections are what you would etables, fruits, and dressings. They even offer pizza and fries for families with picky kids.

THE VERDICT Buffet restaurants offer all-you-can-eat quantities and a broad selection of choices. Good buffets offer those choices with a focus on cleanliness and freshness. Great buffets add expensive, sought-after items like snow crab legs, oysters or filet mignon. Based on these criteria, The Kouyou Buffet is a great restaurant. They have a huge variety of tasty food. Our only problem during our visit was overeating.

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The B-12 Store: Dedicated to Health & Wellness

BY TERRY JAILLET

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hen you walk into The B-12 Store, it is unlike any store you’ve ever been in. The space is open and inviting, there aren’t any products on display but you are always greeted with a smile as soon as you arrive.

As the name suggests, the B-12 store offers clients Vitamin B-12 shots. They also offer a number of other preventative care products for people of all ages, ranging from vitamin injections to a variety of supplements. Their staff includes board-certified nurses and physicians. In fact, every client’s case is managed by their medical director. They offer solutions for helath-minded consumers, fitness enthusiasts and

folks ineterested in losing a few pounds.

We sat down with Ashley, Ruiz, the General Manager of the Pembroke Lakes Mall location to learn more.

Tell us about the B-12 Store.

The B-12 store specializes in all-natural, FDA approved vitamin injections that help with weight loss, treat vitamin deficiencies, and provide IV hydration therapy for people suffering from dehydration.

We now have 20 locations in four states.

We also offer prescription medications like testosterone, HCG & phentermine. We follow a strict protocol that requires telemedicine to consult with our medical director one a year to ensure our client’s safety.

What types of solutions do you offer your clients?

We offer Vitamine B-12, C and D3 injections at each of our locations. We also offer Lipotropics injections for weight loss, and glutathione for memory and immune response. In addition to our injections, we offer a full line of supplements, including a detox colon cleanse and Garcinia Cambogia. Our Garcinia Cambogia contains 95% HCA! Our friendly, expert staff is always here to assist new and returning clients.

We will make sure you get exactly what you need.

What makes the B-12 Store different from other places we could get vitamin supplements?

It really comes down to the people that work here. We have a passion for what we do. The bond we develop with every single person who walks into our stores is real. Our goal is to help them meet their wellness and health goals, and its shows.

Do you need to make an appointment?

No. In fact, the best way to learn more about us out is to stop by and check us out at either of our two Broward County locations!

The B-12 Store is located inside the Pembroke Lakes Mall and the Coral Square Mall. For more info, visit one of their stores, goto www.theb12stores.com or call 954-438-0101.

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