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unners Decked out in Pink Attire Will Hit the Course at the Annual Race for Women’s Wellness, Saturday March 24th.

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This fun-filled morning will include a post-race party( decked out in pink) with food, live entertainment, and an awards presentation WHY: The funds go directly to the Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund which provides free mammograms to women in our community who financially can’t afford them. Since its inception, the fund has screened more than 2,000 women, of which over 100 tested positive for cancer. These women are still alive today through the additional services they received within the Broward Health system.

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WHEN: Saturday, March 24th /Half Marathon begins at 6am & 5K begins at 7:30 AM WHERE: Runners and walkers of both the half marathon and 5K will start at the Coral Springs Tennis Center on Sportsplex Drive (2575 Sportsplex Drive). From there, participants will continue on a fast, flat and paved course that winds through the City. Race registration and more information can be found at http:// www.itzevents.com/raceforwomenswellness.

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CONTENTS PUBLISHERS’ PAGE 12 We Are All Eagles Now

IT'S THEIR BUSINESS

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13 Varicose Veins? Might be More than Meets the Eye

CALENDAR 14 March 2018

SCHOOL NEWS 18 Area Educators Receive Top Honors at Broward Schools’ Caliber Awards

CAN DO KID 20 Coral Springs High Senior Selected to Attend U.S. Senate Youth Program

FEATURE STORY 22 South Florida’s Leading Grill and Supply Store

SPRING BREAK ACTIVITY GUIDE 24 Seven Spring Break Ideas for Families Not Travelling 25-26 Our City Spring Break Activity Guide

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Race For Women's Wellness

28 Broward Health Coral Springs Welcomes New CEO and Auxiliary Board

41 Art, Culture and Entertainment at Coral Springs Festival of the Arts & Gardenfest

CROSSWORD PUZZLE 34 Hello Spring!

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR 36 March Update 38 Margate Welcomes Spring With a Host of Activities

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ebruary 14, 2018, is a date that will forever be etched in all our minds, just like 9-11. It is virtually impossible to come across a person in the community who wasn’t personally impacted by the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.

Seventeen innocent people – 14 students along with three faculty members – lost their lives in a senseless act of violence. Fifteen additional people were wounded.

It is hard for anyone to reconcile what happened with any sense of normalcy or justice. There are many questions still unanswered: How could someone become filled with such hate and rage? Why do we allow teenagers to easily purchase assault weapons? How can we keep our children safe?

What keeps us going, however, is what we’ve heard from the friends and family of the victims: we, as a community, are better off having known them. They were coaches who rushed to the aid of defenseless students; seniors with aspirations for higher education; freshman just beginning to discover who they are; athletes; band members; and, most importantly, they were fathers, sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, and friends.

As we slowly start to piece together our new normal, let us never forget the 17 innocent lives lost, along with the thousands of survivors who will forever bear both physical and emotional scars from that fateful day. In the hours and days following the attack, our community rallied together. Now that the days have turned to weeks, we must continue to band together and show our support to the Parkland community.

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Varicose Veins? Might be More than Meets the Eye

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offer Vein and Vascular, a division of the Soffer Health Institute, specializes in treatment for varicose and spider veins. Dr Ariel Soffer is a Nationally Recognized Vein Expert and board certified Cardiovascular Specialist.

If you experience restless legs, numbness, tingling, cramping, burning, swelling or an achy feeling in your legs the Soffer vein experts can help. It is quite common for these symptoms to develop as men and women age.

Besides the discomfort it can make you want to hide your legs as spider veins and varicose veins become very visible.

Lymphdema (a condition that occurs when the network of vessels, veins and arteries that circulate fluids through is not functioning properly) will cause swelling and damage to the skin. Fortunately these conditions are all

treatable. For many years people have had to go to Soffer’s facility in Miami for treatment but Soffer Vein and Vascular now has a locationsin Deerfield Beach, Weston, Pembroke Pines, Aventura, North Miami Beach and Hialeah/Miami Lakes.

Dr. Soffer is a clear leader in his field. For several years he was featured in the ABC News Health segment called “Dr. Soffer’s Second Opinion.” Adam Kustin, a company spokesperson commented, “In this field, he is as good as it gets, yet the man is so kind, so warm and so approachable, it has spawned the growth of this practice. You want the best,” said Kustin. “Two people can walk in with the same bulging vein issue, but there’s no way to tell if either has any real underlying health issues. It’s more than just cosmetic.” This is why it is so important to see someone with the appropriate expertise and not someone merely offering a cosmetic fix. “Sometimes people aren’t bothered by the bulging vein but they experience achy, very tired legs, numbness or restless legs and they never associate these “symptoms” with varicose veins. That’s why seeing a doctor as qualified as Dr. Soffer and his staff becomes so vital.”

Treatment is usually simple. “And painfree,” Adam added. “Most procedures involve closing the vein, sometimes repairing it. The new lasers are very low risk, super accurate and extremely effective. We can also inject saline.

It depends on the severity.” Adam continued stating that Dr. Soffer “wants to help people prevent these life-threatening issues BEFORE they take a toll. Before they compromise how a patient lives life. He SEES people pain free,

enjoying life again who didn’t even know it was possible for them. They never connected the dots, he does.”

If you are experiencing any pain or swelling in your legs or want to get back more youthful looking beautiful legs, Soffer’s signature minimally invasive vein treatments are a great solution. Soffer Vein and Vascular with six locations will provide a Complimentary vein screening available by appointment only for new patients 18 and older. Patients can discuss their concerns with the Soffer medical staff and review their best options for treatment. There is no obligation to pursue treatment. Most insurances are accepted. Dr. Soffer plans to open a Weston location next. Members of his staff speak Spanish, Russian, Hebrew, Creole and Portuguese.

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One Hot Night- A Tribute To Neil Diamond – There are other tributes to Neil Diamond, but nothing compares to One Hot Night. Like a breath of fresh air, One Hot Night, brings a sound, costumes, a stage and light show that is second to none. The tribute concert will take place at 7:30 pm at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive.

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market also features a variety of gourmet foods. Our market is dog friendly so don't forget to visit our pet vendors. The Parkland Farmers’ Market will be held from 9 am to 1 pm at Equestrian Center at Temple Park, 8350 Ranch Rd. Parkland.

For more information, call 954- 757-4105.

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3rd Sounds at Sundown – Enjoy some music under the stars!

The free Sounds at Sundown concert series will take place from 5 pm to 10 pm at the NW Corner of Margate Boulevard & 441. Enjoy live music, an eclectic mix of local artists and crafters, and food trucks serving up delicious snacks, meals and desserts. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and plan to spend the evening dancing and singing under the stars. The Wolfepak Band will be playing some Rock, Blues, Jazz, and Funk music.

For more details, visit www. margatefl.com.

4th Parkland Farmers’ Market – 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, flowers, breads, pastries and baked goods. The 14 MARCH 2018 | OURCITYMEDIA.COM

Annual Senior Games – Don’t miss the Annual Senior Games! This popular program boasts several hundred seniors participating annually.

Outdoor events include: horseshoes, shuffleboard, golf putting, basketball, petanque and bocce. The games also feature indoor events such as Wii bowling, Wii table tennis, billiards and bowling.

The Senior Games will take place from March 5th through March 9th at various locations: NW Focal Point Senior Center, Firefighters Park, Coral Cay Plantation, Oriole Golf & Tennis Club and AMF Bowling. For more details, visit www.margatefl. com/518/Senior-Games.

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Eats ‘n’ Beats – Grab your lawn chairs and blankets for Our Town America Festival – an evening of music, food, and The three-day arts, great company! The City of entertainment and business Parkland presents Time for a festival will run Friday, March Change Big Band and Jason K 9th through Sunday, March & Signal Fire. Come hungry 11th at the Sportsplex, 2575 Sportsplex Drive Coral Springs. because there will also be a wide variety of food trucks to This year's OurTownAmerica eat from. Eats ‘n’ Beats will take will feature events geared towards family fun and include place from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm live entertainment, food court, at the Parkland Amphitheater, 10561 Trails End Parkland. For amusements, arts and crafts, more details, call 954-757-4105. merchant booths, classic car show, and games. For more information, visit www. ourtownamerica.org.

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers – Bagpipes with Attitude, Drums with a Scottish accent, a blazing rock band and a show so hot it should carry its own health warning! Don’t miss The Red Hot Chilli Pipers performance at 7 pm at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive.

For more information, visit http://www.thecentercs.com/.

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Caribbean Beatz – Caribbean Beatz is an upbeat, feel good dance fitness program that Afternoon @ the Movies! – Join blends the sounds of the us for an afternoon movie at islands, hip-hop, and much the Coral Springs Senior Center more! The event will take place @ Sartory Hall. The movie will from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at take place from 1:30 pm to 4 the Aquatic Complex, 12441 pm at 10150 NW 29 Street Coral Royal Palm Boulevard Coral Springs. For more details, visit Springs. For more information, www.coralsprings.org. contact 954-345-2121.

The Doo Wop Project – The DOO WOP PROJECT is street corner singing for a whole new generation. Their show begins at the beginning, tracing the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today. The concert will take place at 8 pm at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive.

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11th Coral Springs Farmers' Market – The Coral Springs Farmers’ Market will feature vendors selling fresh and organic produce, herbs, baked goods, pastas, as well as a variety of gourmet foods, including olive oil, fresh mozzarella, guacamole, jams, honey and more. There will even be pet treats available for your furry companions. The Farmers' Market will run the second and

fourth Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm at the ArtWalk, 9405 NW 31st Court Coral Springs. For more information, visit www. coralsprings.org.

Coconut Creek Farmers Market – Join your neighbors for a bi-weekly Farmers Market that will be selling produce, handmade goods, agricultural related crafts and prepared food. The Market will be held at the North Parking lot at the Recreation Complex, 4455 Sol Press Boulevard Coconut Creek. For more information, call 954-545-6682.

16th Movies in the Park – The City of Parkland is bringing the big screen to your own backyard! Presenting Movies in the Park at the Pine Trails Park Amphitheatre, 10555 Trails End, Parkland, on Friday, March 16th from 7:30 pm to 10 pm. Join us as we transform the park into our own local movie theater with an 18-foot inflatable movie screen, freshly popped popcorn, and more. Bring your chairs, blankets, and pillows and get comfortable under the stars.

They will be playing the movie, Ferdinand the Bull. For more details, call 954-757-4105.

Pot of Gold Treasure Hunt – Children will search for gold coins and take part in other activities. For Pot of Gold Treasure Hunt, children are encouraged to wear green (cont. on 16)

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for good luck. The event will take place from 5:15 pm to 6 pm at the Coconut Creek Community Center, 1100 Lyons Park. For more details, call 954-545-6670.

Bobby Collins – Come see renowned comedian Bobby Collins at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts! The Grammy-nominated comedian is known for his live stage performances, cable TV specials, numerous talk show appearances and feature film roles. He will be performing at 8 pm at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. For more information, visit http://www.thecentercs.com/.

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Festival of the Arts & Gardenfest – Come and enjoy this fantastic weekend of art, culture and entertainment!

The 14th Annual Festival Of The Arts will highlight some of America's finest artisans and contemporary crafters.

There will also be exciting performing arts events including fine dance, theatrical, and literary presentations, along with a Gardenfest. Stroll the beautiful vendor booths and shop for exquisite Orchids, Exotics, Palms, Butterfly Plants, Herbs, Succulents, Roses for South Florida, Bamboo and more. The event will take place on March 17th and 18th from 10 am to 5 pm at The Walk, 2920 N. University Drive Coral Springs. For more information, visit www.csfoa.org.

hosting their 10th Annual “Brunch with the Bunnies and Friends”. Families will enjoy a brunch buffet, play games, make crafts and get a chance to meet some very special animals! They can also participate in an egg hunt and have the opportunity to take pictures with the “Big” Bunny! The brunch will take place at 9:30 am and 11:30 am at Sawgrass Nature Center, 3000 Sportsplex Drive Coral Springs. For more details, call 954-752-9453.

music, and food trucks. Admission and parking are free. The Carnival goes till March 25th. For more details, call 954-757-4105.

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4th Annual Six Million Steps – The purpose of this walk, 4th Annual Six Million Steps, is to accumulate six million steps to heighten awareness of the atrocities that occurred in the holocaust. We will be honoring the people that survived the holocaust and remembering the people that perished. The walk will take place at 9 am at Coral Springs Sportsplex Track, 2700 Sportsplex Drive Coral Springs. For more details, visit www. coralsprings.org.

Margate Springtime Egg Hunt – Bring our family to the City of Margate’s Springtime Egg Hunt! The Egg Hunt will be held at 9 am at the Margate Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Road Margate. For more details, visit www. margatefl.com.

Parkland Farmers' Market: Cooking Demonstrations – The Parkland Farmers’ Market will have cooking demonstrations at this event! Join us as the Parkland Equestrian Center for your favorite fresh and local vendors. Fresh and organic vegetables, fruits, herbs, beautiful flowers, breads, pastries and other baked goods. The Market Race for Women's Wellness Half will take place from 9 am to 1 pm at Equestrian Center at Temple Park, 8350 Marathon and 5K – The Coral Springs Half-Marathon and Race Ranch Rd. Parkland. For more details, For Women's Wellness 5K Run/Walk call 954-757-4105. will take place on Saturday, March 24th. Half Marathon 6 am and 5K at 7:30 am at the Coral Springs Sportsplex, 2575 Sportsplex Drive Family Fun Fest Carnival – Step right Coral Springs. Proceeds will benefit up! Come one, come all to the annual the Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund to Parkland Family Fun Fest Carnival at provide free screening mammograms Pine Trails Park, 10555 Trails End. Join to women who otherwise would the fun with carnival games, rides, not be able to afford them. To

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Parkland Egg Hunt – The annual Parkland Egg Hunt is free and open to a limited number of Parkland residents.

Pre-registration is required and there will be no day-of registration and no walk-up participation. Join us for a morning of crafts, music, and lots of eggs! The Egg Hunt will take place from 8 am to 10 am at Terramar Park, 6575 NW 75th Dr. Parkland. For more details, call 954-757-4105.

register, visit www.active.com or CoralSprings.org/Marathon.

Family Concert Series – Come sit under the stars and enjoy music with your family and friends at the City of Coral Springs free Family Concert Series.

Featuring Studio 54, the concert will take place from 7 pm to 9 pm at Betti Stradling Park, 10301 Wiles Road, Coral Springs. Studio 54 is ten seasoned musicians who have toured with and alongside some of the greatest artists of our time. Jump into the fantasy and experience a journey that will take you back in time to when the "platform shoe" was really hip. For more details, visit Studio54Party.com.

Dive In Movie – Enjoy a movie with your neighbors! The City of Margate is hosting their Dive In Movie on March 24th at 7 pm at Calypso Cove, 6200 Royal Palm Boulevard, Margate. For more details, visit /www.margatefl.com.

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Hoppin’ Into Springs – Children, 3 to 7 years old, are invited to celebrate at “Hoppin’ Into Springs” egg hunt on Saturday, March 31 from 9 am to 11 am at Mullins Park, Field #23 West, 10000 Ben Geiger Drive Coral Springs.

There will also be a DJ and a special appearance from the Easter Bunny!

This event is free. For more details, visit www.coralsprings.org.

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Area Educators Receive Top Honors at Broward Schools’ Caliber Awards

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onarch High School English teacher Tammy Freeman was recognized as the Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Teacher of the Year at the 2018 Caliber Awards on February 1st. More than 1,300 guests watched Freeman accept the award at the Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center.

The Teacher of the Year Award is perhaps the highest honor a Broward County educator can receive. More than 550 teachers were nominated. Freeman was selected from a list of 16 finalists.

She was praised for earning the respect and admiration of both her students and colleagues. An English teacher, who also serves as chair of the Language Arts Department, Freeman has shown outstanding ability as both collaborator and leader. She was previously named Monarch High School Teacher of the Year, in recognition of her efforts in challenging and encouraging young learners to grow as critical thinkers.

“I empower my students by not only instilling skills that will help them become successful in life, but by helping them see how important their voice truly is,” Freeman said.

She was able to drive home from the awards ceremony in style courtesy of a Toyota of North Miami. This year’s Teacher of the Year Award comes with a costfree three-year lease on an all-new 2018 Camry SE. Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Assistant Principal Winfred Porter, Jr. received Assistant Principal of the Year honors as well. His ability to connect with

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“Building relationships with students is like opening a checking account. When it comes time to make a withdrawal, you must have something in the bank,” he said. “As an administrator, there are many opportunities to make withdrawals through discipline and corrective interactions, but I have made it a priority to make as many deposits of encouraging words and positive interactions, to ensure a productive understanding is developed. At the end of the day, students respect me for being consistent with them.”

This year’s Principal of the Year was Michelle Kefford from Charles W. Flanagan High School in Pembroke Pines.

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tephen Marante aspires to a career in public service. The Coral Springs High School senior is well on his way, as a delegate to the United States Senate Youth Program. The event takes place March 3-10th in Washington, D.C. Stephen was selected from the state’s top student leaders to be one of two students to represent Florida as part of a 104-student delegation – two from each state, plus the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense Education Academy.

“To represent the entire State of Florida is an honor I do not take lightly,” states Stephen. “Being chosen for the U.S. Senate Youth Program is very exciting. It is definitely one of the biggest accomplishments I have achieved in high school.”

And Stephen has amassed quite a list of accomplishments. He was class president for three years and says the only reason he did not run for office for a fourth term was because he was named Student Advisor to the Broward County School Board. Stephen is also an executive board member for the Broward County Association of School Councils. He is a member of Representative Ted Deutsch’s Congressional Youth Cabinet and is a member of the City of Coral Springs Teen Political Forum. Stephen is also involved with speech and debate as well as the Miracle Network Dance Marathon, where he helped raise over $10,000 for Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami.

The U.S. Senate Youth Program is an extremely competitive merit-based program. Stephen and the other delegates were chosen for their outstanding leadership abilities and strong commitment to volunteer work. In addition, each is academically talented and ranks in the top one percent of high school juniors and seniors in their state.

While in Washington, D.C., the students will take part in an intensive week-

long study of the federal government and the people who lead it. The delegates will attend meetings and briefings with senators, members of the House of Representatives, congressional staff, a Supreme Court Justice, leaders of the cabinet agencies, an ambassador to the United States, and senior members of the national media. The students will also tour many of the national monuments and museums.

Stephen says he is most excited about meeting President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence in the White House. “It’s a cool opportunity to see Washington behind the scenes in a way most Americans won’t ever get.”

Stephen Marante In addition to this once in a lifetime experience, Stephen will also receive a $10,000 college scholarship for undergraduate study provided by The Hearst Foundation.

Stephen plans to attend Florida State University next year, where he will study political science. His long-term plans include law school and then, hopefully, a career in politics or public service.

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Here are some spring break activity ideas for those of us already lucky enough to live here.

Spring Break Day Camp

There are camps and activities for almost any interest. Whether your little one aspires to be the next David Beckham, the next Picasso or the next Gloria Estefan, there is likely a camp or activity right around the corner! Look over the next few pages to find information about areas camps that might interest your child.

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Give the kids the thrill of a lifetime while riding on an airboat through the untouched landscape of the Everglades. You will get to see some of Florida’s most exotic wild life including, of course the American Alligator. For more info contact Everglades Holliday Park at 954-434-8111 choose from multi-star resorts like the Margaritaville Beach Resort or find something a bit less expensive off the coast. Mid-week overnight prices won’t kill the budget either!

Check Out a Museum There are plenty of museum options to choose from in the area. Kids of all ages love the Museum of Discovery & Science in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

The Miami Auto Museum at the Dezer Collection is a fascinating place to see many of the cars made famous in Hollywood films as well as some of the rarest Ferraris and Porsches the world over. Or, your family could check out marine life at the Miami Seaquarium. The opportunities are almost endless and, in many cases, just a short drive away.

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Video games aren’t just for kids! There are tons of entertaining video games that families can play together. Our family likes to buy some movie candy, pop some popcorn and go at it. Favorites for family time on the Xbox or PS4 include sing-along games like American Idol, Sports contest like the Madden football franchise or even Dance Revolution.

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Be sure to have the appropriate licenses. For more info on fishing licenses check out www.myfwc.com.

What better thing is there to do in South Florida when the kids are off school than go to the beach? There is certainly something for everyone: Hollywood Beach’s 1920s-style oceanfront promenade Broadwalk will appeal the nostalgic; Laid-back Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is a great place to spend the day eating ice cream, reading a book and enjoying a less-busy existence; Pompano Beach offers terrific shopping and dining; the kids could watch mighty cruise ships set sail at Fort Lauderdale Beach; or, families can get away from it all at the John U. Lloyd Beach Sate Park.

If you can’t get away, be sure to make this Spring Break one the remember anyway.

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Broward Health Coral Springs Welcomes New CEO and Auxiliary Board

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roward Health is pleased to announce Jared M. Smith, CPA, has been named chief executive officer of Broward Health Coral Springs. In this role, Smith is responsible for leading hospital operations as well as working closely with the management team and medical staff to expand service and provide high-quality patient care at the 200-bed community hospital.

Broward Health President and CEO Beverly Capasso says she is confident Smith will provide strong leadership to support continued growth at Broward Health Coral Springs. “He is a visionary and decisive leader with a proven track record of success in high-performing healthcare organizations.”

Smith brings with him more than 23 years of extensive hospital operations experience. Prior to joining Broward Health, he was a leader within the Tenet Healthcare organization where he served as the national service line administrator for cardiac and vascular services. Before that, Smith was chief operating officer of Delray Medical Center, where he led day-to-day operations and was responsible for implementing nearly $100 million of major program development initiatives. He also led the efforts of Tenet’s first proton center in BHCS COO Michael Leopold with auxiliary board Palm Beach and chaired the members Judy Shutowick, Risha Niziol, Lucrecia COO group of the coastal diviMichalopolous, and Claire W. Bojanoski.

sion, comprised of 17 hospitals.

In addition to welcoming a new CEO, Broward Health Coral Springs also recently installed six new members to its Auxiliary Board. The 2018 board members are President Claire Bojanoski, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer Anita Greenberg, Vice President of the Volunteer Office CEO Jared M. Smith, CPA Lucrecia Michalopolous, Vice President of Ways and Means Janet Groman, Parliamentarian and Recording Secretary Judy Shutowick, and Treasurer Risha Niziol. They were inducted during the 31st board installation ceremony, which took place during the Auxiliary’s holiday party.

The Auxiliary is a group of dedicated volunteers who have pledged to work in conjunction with the general membership, executive committee and board of directors in support of Broward Health Coral Springs.

“Our patients benefit from their generous financial donations and our staff benefit from their volunteer hours, allowing clinicians to dedicate more time to care for our patients,” shared Michael Leopold, chief operation officer of Broward Health Coral Springs, adding that the volunteers’ human touch cannot be quantified as they provide everything from directions to a patient who is lost to sharing smiles and light-hearted moments with nurses.

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Alaina’s father, Ryan Petty, signaled out her sense of justice as what set her apart from peers, “You could not escape her innate sense right and wrong, but you never felt that she was judging you,” he said. “She just wanted to be your friend.”

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Muscles of upper airway relax when you fall asleep. If you sleep on your back, gravity can cause tongue to fall back. This narrows the airway and can reduce the amount of air getting in the lungs. Narrowed airways causes snoring by making tissue in the back of throat vibrate. Apnea is when the airway is completely closed, and so breathing temporarily stops. The airway can collapse repeatedly during the night. Air cannot get in to your lungs, resulting in lack of oxygen. You wake up so you can start breathing again. Frequent awakenings at night can cause sleepiness during the day. Lack of oxygen and frequent nighttime awakenings have negative consequences for your health. Signs of obstructive sleep apnea include.

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It’s the most common first treatment of the OSA. The patient needs to lose the weight. If the patient has intolerance with the CPAP. 2. Dental oral appliances, which are made by the dentist. It brings the tongue and jaw forward to keep the area beyond the tongue open.

3. Surgical option, UPPP which is done by the ENT specialist. Also, the lifestyle change including quitting smoking, quitting alcohol, reducing weight, sleeping on the side, and keeping the head at 30 degrees also help for the sleep apnea.

4. New treatment option INSPIRE also available in selective population.

Dr. Lal Bhagchandani is a highly regarded, board certified pulmonary and sleep specialist who has been practicing in this area for over 15 years, consulting in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine.

His practice is located at 2825 N. State Rd 7 Ste. 201 Margate, FL 33063. Visit the website at www. floridapulmonarysleep.com or contact office at 954-917-4941

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March Update SKIP CAMPBELL, MAYOR he City of Coral Springs is heartbroken over the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that occurred on February 14, 2018. Many of our own residents attend Douglas and we are mourning with them. This kind of loss is unimaginable and something we never, ever thought would happen in our neighboring city of Parkland.

On behalf of the City of Coral Springs, I want to thank our law enforcement and first responders who assisted on scene, Broward Sheriff’s Office, Broward Health and everyone who helped in this moment of crisis. This tragedy has brought our communities closer than ever and united we stand with Marjory Stoneman Douglas.

This tragic event has put a spotlight on the vulnerabilities that we - as a community - must come together to address. The City will work tirelessly with our partners at the School Board and in our neighboring cities. Those partnerships, paired with the strength and commitment of our community, will help bring about the changes that need to be made.

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If you would like to meet with me to discuss any City issues, feel free to visit with me during my office hours. I will hold office hours the second Tuesday of every month from 4 to 6 p.m. at City Hall in the City Commission Office. To make an appointment, please call 954-344-5911. Don’t forget to ‘Like’ the City on Facebook at www.Facebook. com/CityofCoralSprings and follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @coralspringsfl.

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House of Winston - Pipe & Drum Glyn Dryhurst - Dixieland Band Cachet - Dance Music

Polynesian Revue - Fire/Knife Dancer & Wahinis South Florida Cloggers Variety Entertainment Gold Coast Banjo Band Kelly Academy of Irish Dance

Sunday, March 18th 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm

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Sound of Vision - Jazz Orquestra Nostalgia - Latin Music B-Side Jones - 70’s, 80’s & 90’s Dance Music

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Saturday, March 17th & Sunday, March 18th 10am - 12pm 12pm - 1pm 1pm - 3pm 3pm - 4pm 4pm - 5pm

Bollywood Dancers Ronin Taiko Drums Mariachis Los Monarcas Matthew Sabatella & The Rambling String Band African Dance

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Lynne Hansen: Award Winning FilmmakerHow to Thrive as a Working Creative All Presenters: Q & A Panel

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Margate Welcomes Spring With a Host of Activities CITY OF MARGATE MAYOR ARLENE R. SCHWARTZ Start the month off by joining us at our Sounds at Sundown concert series Saturday March 3, from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. hosted by the Margate CRA and the Parks and Recreation Department. Enjoy great entertainment and culinary treats served by your favorite food truck.

It’s time to do your spring cleaning, so why not clear out your garage, gather clothes you haven’t worn in a while, de-clutter your home and turn all of that unwanted “stuff” into cash. The City’s annual Spring Clean Up and Garage Sale is Saturday, March 17th from 7 a.m. until noon at Oriole Park, located at 7055 NW 1st Street. Preregistration is required for vendors at a price of $10 for residents and $20 for non-residents per space.

On Saturday, March 24th, children eight years old and younger are invited to the City of Margate’s Springtime Egg Hunt. The festivities begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Margate Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Road. Nearly 9,000 brightly colored plastic eggs - each containing a treat will be scattered on three baseball fields. Peter Rabbit will be making an appearance for family photographs. Arrive early! Bring your baskets and a camera. This event is free open to the public.

Hang out, relax or splash around in the lap pool while watching the 2017 animated movie, Coco. Dive in Movie is Saturday, March 24th from 7 to 10 p.m. at Calypso Cove, 6200 Royal Palm Boulevard. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available for purchase. Admission for residents is $2/person ages 4 and older, $1 for children 3 and under.

Make a splash at the City’s water park, Calypso Cove! Beginning March 17th, the park will open on weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. During Spring Break, March 26th – 30th, the water park will open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For more information about any of these Parks and Rec activities, go to margatefl.com or call (954) 972-6458.

7th Annual Academic Scholarship Program

The City of Margate, in partnership with Waste Management, presents the 7th Annual Margate Academic Scholarship Program for high school students who live within the City limits.

This scholarship honors one male and one female student for their academic excellence and helps them achieve their dreams of attending college with less financial burden.

Graduating high school students should apply for this one-time $2,500 scholarship by Thursday, May 24th. Download the application at margatefl. com/scholarship.

Congratulations to the Margate Police Department, the recipient of a $500,000 COPS Hiring Program grant awarded by the US Department of Justice. Of the 179 grants awarded nationally, 15 were awarded to Florida and only one to Broward County. Margate proudly received the check from US Congressmen Ted Deutch.

The award, matched by the City, will allow the Police Department to hire four additional law enforcement officers ensuring that Margate remains one of the safest cities in Florida as ranked by SafeHome.

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Appeals in Florida are filed with the District Courts of Appeal. There are five District Courts of Appeal, which cover the entire state. In Broward County appeals are filed in the 4th District Court of Appeal which is physically located in Palm Beach County. Cases that are appealed in Miami Dade County would be appealed to the 3rd District Court of Appeal, which is located in Miami Dade County.

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

Statistics show that only a very small percentage of appeals are in fact granted.

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Art, Culture and Entertainment at Coral Springs Festival of the Arts & Gardenfest back our Urban Art paintout, where mature graffiti oin your neighbors and friends at this fabuartists compete in a timed paintout. This is being lous two-day celebration hosted by American produced in conjunction with The Coral Springs Craft Endeavors, the City of Coral Springs, and Museum of Art. We will also have art and craft the Coral Springs Art Festival Committee. The shows, music, performing arts, children’s activities Festival will be held on March 17th and 18th from 10 with puppet show, and literary workshops at The am to 5 pm at The Walk, 2920 N. University Drive Coral Springs Center for the Arts.”

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The community of Coral Springs is encouraged Come and enjoy this fantastic weekend of art, cul- to come out to this great event and experience art ture and entertainment! The 14th Annual Festival Of and culture in their own backyard!

The Arts will highlight some of America’s finest artiFor a complete schedule of activities, visit www.csfoa.org. sans and contemporary crafters. There will also be exciting performing arts events including fine dance, theatrical, and literary presentations.

Proceeds from the Festival, a 501C3 corporation, will benefit nonprofit artistic endeavors within the community.

It is all about the Garden! Bring the family for an event with fun for everyone. Stroll the beautiful vendor booths and shop for exquisite Orchids, Exotics, Palms, Butterfly Plants, Herbs, Succulents, Roses for South Florida, Bamboo and so much more! There will also be a Farmers Market, Gardening Supplies, and "Kids in the Garden". Meet Growers and Master Gardeners, find your favorite delicious food, listen to great music and enjoy the day!

“The goal of the Festival of the Arts is to showcase the arts and culture in Northwest Broward,” said Shirley Richards, President of the Coral Springs Festival of the Arts. “The event started 14 years ago to bring attention to the potential new downtown area that was being spoken about at the time and to support the arts in the area.”

The event truly focuses on bringing awareness to art in the local community. Any monies raised in excess of Festival expenses are donated to other area art non-profits such as Friends of Music and the Coral Springs Museum of Art. All area art non-profits are given free booths at the Festival so that they can educate the public to their group. This year, the event will have the Coral Springs Art Guild, the Coral Springs Craft Guild, Gold Coast Jazz, Friends of Music, and the NW Regional Library.

“The event has grown over the years. We entertain, educate and inspire people to enjoy the arts. That is why it is The Festival of the Arts, not just the Art Festival. We pride ourselves in not only an arts and crafts show but music, performing arts and literary arts.

We are the only festival in the tri-county area that includes a literary component. Each music group is of a different genre of music and the performing arts bring performances by groups the average person might not otherwise ever see such as the Ronin Taiko Japanese drummers,” said Richards. “We always strive to Art lovers and garden enthusiasts are in for a treat at this year’s Coral Springs Festival of the Arts and Gardenfest. bring better entertainment. We are bringing

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BY DR. CARLO MESSINA

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oes your son or daughter complain of heel pain daily, especially during or after activity? Do they remember any traumatic event or did the pain just occur? If this sounds like your child, there is a high probability that they have Calcaneal Apophysitis (or Sever’s Disease). This is actually a condition and not a disease. This occurs when the growth plate (apophysis) located at the bottom and back of the heel (the portion of the bone that allows growth) becomes painfully inflamed. Although plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the ligament that supports the arch) is the most common cause of heel pain in adults, it is extremely uncommon in children.

Cause: ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸

Growth plate inflammation on the back and the bottom of the heel Over-activity in children commonly between the ages of 8 and 14 Tight muscles in the lower extremity, especially the calf muscle Flatfeet Poor shoe gear or walking barefoot Growth spurts

Symptoms: ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸

Discomfort in the heel bone at the end of activity Occasionally painful to the Achilles and ankle Stiffness in the foot in the morning and pain with walking or running Pain alleviated by rest and a decrease in activity Pain is usually present during or after a child is done with the activity, sits for a period of time, and then tries to get up and walk

Signs: ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸

Tenderness to the back and bottom of the heel with touch or grasping the heel Walking on the ball of the foot to avoid touching the heel to the ground Discoloration and swelling are almost never seen in the heel Limping at the end of an activity that may persist as the condition worsens

Treatment: ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸ ▸▸

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Modification of activity and avoiding going barefoot Rest and ice Stretching exercises Proper shoe gear and heel lifts to decrease tension on the heel Night splinting to stretch the tight calf muscle and arch ligament Taping the foot to decrease the pulling of the plantar fascia on the heel bone Custom molded orthotics to support the foot and help restore proper alignment Occasional immobilization in a boot or cast to completely rest the heel and allow healing Physical therapy to improve flexibility and diminish inflammation of the growth plate

Carlo A. Messina, DPM, is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Diplomate American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon with the Foot, Ankle and Leg Specialists of South Florida and specializes in treating infants, children, teens and adults. His partners are Dr. Robert Sheinberg, Dr. Al DeSimone, Dr. Fernando Moya, Dr. Alexander Bertot, Dr. Franz Jones, Dr. David Shenassa, and Dr. Michael Cohen. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine in Weston is located at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, 954-389-5900 and in Pembroke Pines at 17842 NW 2nd Street, 954-430-9901. The practice website is www.SOUTHFLORIDASPORTSMEDICINE.org.

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