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CONTENTS IT'S THEIR BUSINESS 6

Varicose Veins? Might be More than Meets the Eye

CO-PUBLISHERS Christy & Terry Jaillet

PUBLISHERS’ PAGE

MANAGING EDITOR Anna Kane

12 Summer Fun is Just Around the Corner

CALENDAR

OFFICE MANAGER Gabriela Moscoso

14,16 May 2018

ART DIRECTOR Jacqueline Allard

FEATURE STORY

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Tom Rowe, Barry Stock

18 Have a Blast at Calypso Cove!

CAN DO KIDS 21 Sole Sisters – Two Girls with Much Heart & Sole

INSPIRING INDIVIDUALS

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26 Three Local Students Committed To Tying the Parkland Community Together

LEGALLY SPEAKING 32 Why Do Young Families Need a Revocable Trust?

COMMUNITY NEWS

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24 Race For Women’s Wellness 2018 29 Shadowood Mobil Donates to Ramblewood Elementary School

30 Broward County Selects The Police Foundation to Review Actions Following Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Tragedy 34 Cities to Hold Memorial Day Ceremonies 48 I Wanna Rock! – Rockfest Concerts Breathes Life into the Miramar Amphitheater with Multi-Year Concert Series

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The solution can be found on the pages of this month’s Our City magazine.

Our Summer Camp Guide is filled with options for parents looking for fun and meaningful experiences for their children.

This carefully curated reference compiles comprehensive lists of the area’s top day camps and academic enrichment activities for children of all ages. Whether it’s a high-energy sports camp, an educational program, or musical theatre workshop, Our City’s Summer Camp Guide has something for every child and every interest.

When it comes to making the most out of school breaks, Our City has got you covered. And be sure to look for our Back to School Guide in our August issues for a detailed listing of area aftercare programs as well as academic, athletic and artistic activities.

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2nd Disney’s Mulan – The production of Disney’s Mulan is presented by NSB The Academy’s production ensemble students. Based on Disney’s Oscar-nominated film, Disney’s Mulan is a heartwarming celebration of culture, honor and the fighting spirit. The production will be held at 6:30 pm at Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Dr. For more details, visit www. thecentercs.com/.

3rd National Day of Prayer – The Clergy Coalition of Coral Springs & Parkland is proud to announce the 30th Annual National Day of Prayer on May 3 at 7 pm at Coral Springs Charter School Cafeteria, 3205 N. University Drive, Coral Springs. All faiths are invited to join as we pray for our community and leaders on National Day of Prayer.

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Silent Peace Walk – Walk with your neighbors for 20 minutes in silence while holding thoughts of peace.

The Silent Peace Walk will be held from 7 am to 9 am at the International Peace Garden at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive. After the walk join us for coffee and conversation. For more information, visit www. coralsprings.org.

Sounds at Sundown – The City of Margate hosts the Sounds at Sundown. The Gold Coast Jazz Society Band will perform from 5 pm to 10 pm at the NW Corner of Margate Boulevard & 441 in Margate. For more details, visit www.margatefl.com.

5th Coral Springs Charter School Color Run – The Coral Springs Charter School Color Run is a 5K, untimed event in which students and families from Fishing Derby Fiesta – Cast the Coral Springs area are your line for a great time at the doused from head to toe in Parkland Fishing Derby (fiesta!) different colors. Proceeds will held from 8 am to 10 am at Pine benefit the victim families Trails Park fishing pier, 10555 of Stoneman Douglas High Trails End, Parkland. Open to School. The Run will be held kids, ages 3 to 12, anglers can 7:30 am to Noon at Coral Glades win awards for the biggest fish, High School, 2700 Sportsplex 14 MAY 2018 | OURCITYMEDIA.COM

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Eagle Regiment Golf Tournament – The Stoneman Douglas Eagle Regiment Band program hosts the 5th Annual Golf Tournament & Luncheon on May 5th from 9 am to 4 pm at the Carolina Golf Club, 3011 N. Rock Island Rd, Margate. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or have additional questions, contact Jeaneen or Kevin Muller at eagleregimentgolftournament@ gmail.com.

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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 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 or email farmersmarket@ cityofparkland.org.

10th A Gift For Mom Workshop – Participants will create gifts for Mother’s Day using different materials on different surfaces.

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11th Terry Fator – Terry Fator became a household name in 2007 when he won Season 2 of “America’s Got Talent” with his unique brand of entertainment that combines singing, comedy and unparalleled celebrity impressions. He will perform at 8 pm at Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Dr. For more details, visit www. thecentercs.com/.

Club Awesome Toastmasters – The Club Awesome Toastmasters of Coral Springs invites you to be our guest at an upcoming meeting. Learn how to improve your speaking and leadership skills with our energetic, talented, and diverse members. The group meets every Friday morning at 7 am in the Florida Panthers IceDen, 3299 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. For more information, visit www.clubawesome. org or contact Garfield Pitter at 954-618-7134.

Home Grown Concert Series – The City of Coconut Creek hosts the Home Grown Concert Series. Kristen Spencer will sing country tunes from 7 pm to 8:30 pm at the Coconut Creek Community Center Band Shell, 1100 Lyons Road.

For more details, visit www. coconutcreek.net.

Make Schools Safe – Women’s Tennis Round Robin & Exhibition Match will be held from 9 am to 2 pm at Parkland Tennis Center, 7901 Parkside Drive, Parkland. For more information, visit www. eventbrite.com and search for Make Schools Safe Round Robin Tennis Fundraiser.

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Used Book Fair – Sponsored by the Parkland Friends of the Library, the fair features used books. The Used Book Fair will be held from May 12 through May 14th from 10 am to 5 pm at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive. For more information, call 954-757-4203.

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16th Parkland Strong – Parkland Strong, A Concert Benefiting Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, will take place from 6 pm to 11 pm at Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 1806 NE 6 Street, Pompano Beach. The concert will feature New Found Glory, Chris Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional) and Ryan Key (formerly of Yellowcard).

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What Now? A Musical Theatre Project – Presented by Next Stop Broadway’s Teen Theatre Project, What Now? is a delightful and uplifting journey of theatre including various inserts from musical productions and straight plays alike. Created from their own hearts and souls, this theatrical tapestry paints a fascinating picture of what theatre means to this cast of young aspiring performers. The production will take place on May 17th and May 18th at 7 pm at Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Dr. For more details, visit www.thecentercs.com/.

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23rd Afternoon Board Games – Yahtzee, Scrabble, checkers, dominoes, and more are all on the table for this fun and social afternoon, for adults. The event will take place from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive. To register, visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call 954-757-4207.

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National Kids to Parks Day – National Kids to Parks Day is a day to encourage parents to take their kids to a neighborhood, state, or national park.

A nature walk, arts and crafts, tree planting, and other activities to help children learn about their park habitat.

The day is for grades, Kindergarten through fifth. The event will be held from 9 am to 11 am at Windmill Park, 700 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek. For more information, call 954-545-6698 or visit www.coconutcreek.net.

City of Parkland Memorial Day Ceremony – The City of Parkland will host a Memorial Day Ceremony.

Parkland residents are invited to attend the Ceremony on May 23 from 6:30 pm to 7 pm at the Parkland Library, located at 6620 N. University Drive, Parkland. For more details, visit www. cityofparkland.org.

28th Relay For Life of Coconut Creek & Margate – This year’s annual Coconut Creek/Margate Relay for Life is set for May 19th from 5 pm to 11 pm at Coconut Creek High School, 1400 NW 44th Avenue. The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Coconut Creek/ Margate is an event where people take turns walking, running or otherwise circling around a track “relay” style to raise funds to fight cancer. There will be food, games, and activities for everyone throughout the event. To participate in the event, call 954-461-7768 or visit relayforlife.org/coconutcreekfl.com.

AARP Smart Driver Course – The AARP Smart Driver Course will take place from 8:45 am to 3 pm at the Police Department Community Room at the City of Coral Springs Public Safety Building, 2801 Coral Springs Drive. This class is open to all adults. Participants who successfully complete the course will be provided with a certificate for

Parkland Buddy Sports 6th Annual Golf Tournament – Join Parkland Buddy Sports for the 6th Annual Parkland Buddy Sports Golf Classic Fundraiser on May 19th. The tournament will take place from 7 am to 1 pm at Carolina Golf Club 954, 3011 N Rock Island Road, Margate. Registration is available at https://parklandbuddysports.org/ reggie/golf.cfm.

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City of Margate Memorial Day Ceremony – The City of Margate will host their Memorial Day Ceremony.

The Ceremony will take place on May 28th from 9 am to 10 am at Veterans Memorial Park, 7044 NW 1st Street, Margate. For more details, visit www. margatefl.com.

City of Coral Springs Memorial Day Ceremony – The City of Coral Springs and the Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs will host a Memorial Day Ceremony on May 28th at 9 am at Veterans Park, located at 8601 Royal Palm Blvd. Coral Springs.

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These shoes are brought to “In Jacob’s Shoes”.

The local 501(c)(3) public charity, created in loving memory of Jacob S. Zweig, provides shoes, backpacks, school supplies and athletic gear to South Florida children in need.

During this time Tiernan won the “Mattel Top 5 Young Philanthropists” in the United States award.

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of $1000 in her name. During her Sophomore year of high school, she was awarded the “Jacob S. Zweig Excellence in Service Award”, and in her Junior year the “Freedom’s Foundation National George Washington Award” for her continued efforts.

Tiernan is now graduating from South Plantation High School and will put her focus on college where she will study law, social work or education to continue serving those less fortunate. She still hopes to continue “Tiernan Soles” with her new community. However, she Tiernan in 2012 Tiernan in 2018 doesn’t want her dedication and efforts to end at home, so found another student with her passion and I am sad to see this chapter come to a close,” said to take over.

Tiernan. “However, I am so excited to be passing this Essie Koster, an 8th grade experience onto Essie as a sole sister to carry-on my student at Nova Middle shoe collection.”

School is the perfect “sole “When I first found out what ‘Tiernan Soles’ was sister”. She immediately was from a close family friend, I thought it was so great taken under Tiernan’s wings for the community, and I knew right away I wanted to and she plans on keeping help,” said Essie. “I am so thankful to be able to help the collection growing in her people in need get shoes!” organization, “Essie’s Soles”.

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The event was attended by a mix of men, women and children. Some were running enthusiasts who flew in from other parts of the country. Most runners were local and ran in honor or in memory of a loved-one. Some runners are battling breast cancer or are survivors.

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Three Local Students Committed To Tying the Parkland Community Together bout three years ago, three friends started a charitable organization to help others through selling their unique bracelets and spirit bands.

Recently, the friends who live in Parkland- Hanna Guttentag, Stacey Gringauz, and Sofia Rothenberghave sold the bracelets to help the victims and injured students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

they sell in boutiques, at fundraisers and on social media. 3 Heart Strings donates 100% of all profits to a different charity every month.

Although the girls have donated to multiple charities throughout the years, never did they think they’d be working for a cause that hits so close to home.

Their current charity is Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, where all three girls reside.

“Raising and donating money is the goal of 3 Heart Strings. Donating to MSD victims and their families, this will include all 17 and all of the injured, is the way to give back to our community during this awful tragedy,” said the students.

3 Heart Strings began in 2015 when three friends, Hanna, Stacey and Sofia wanted to start a charitable organization and help others in need. They designed a unique line of fabric bracelets and spirit bands that

Douglas shooting. The girls also went to the Coral Springs Fire Department and gave bracelets to all of the first responders from the MSD shooting. These were donated from a generous donor. The girls also made and (through generous outside donations) donated bracelets for all of the MSD teachers and staff.

“So far we have had over 10,000 orders from all over the world and all over the US,” said the students.

“The amount we have raised has exceeded anything we have ever imagined.”

Since inception 3 Heart Strings donations have been made to Not My Daughter…Find a Cure Now, Pediatric Cancer Foundation (PCF), Mazon, Hope for Harrison, The Phoenix Center, Relay for Life and In Jacob’s Shoes, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation and more. RELAY FOR LIFE and the American Cancer Society have partnered with 3 Heart Strings to help raise money for their organizations. A RELAY FOR LIFE team in New Jersey has already sold out of their Hanna is a junior at MSD, Sofia an eighth grader first order of custom fabric bracelets. In December 2017, the girls donated the proceeds of their bracelet at Westglades Middle School and Stacey a junior sales to underwrite bracelets they made for patients at at North Broward Prep. The bracelets have a a visit to Joe DiMaggio Children’s hospital. maroon fabric with MSD logo on it and then the The City Commissioners and Mayor of Parkland beads are MSD. We also have Cling Its for the recognized 3 Heart Strings twice for their outstandcars, t-shirts and spirit bands, which is a wrap ing efforts as citizens with a Proclamation. Hanna, around fabric bracelet without beads. Everything but the T-shirts are $5. The t-shirts are custom ordered and Stacey and Sofia work hard to raise much needed $29. The teens raised funds through online sales and at funds for non profit organizations. The teens are committed to being outstanding role models in their events, including a booth at the Run for Beagle and at community.

The Parkland March, where they raised funds for the victims and their families.

To order from 3 Heart Strings and donate to the Douglas comHanna, Stacey and Sofia are on track to donate munity, visit www.3heartstrings.com. For more information, contact over $115,000 to the victims of the Marjory Stoneman 561-703-6571 or info@3heartstring.com.

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The county selected The Police Foundation to lead an independent review and to create an After-Action Report (AAR) on the February 14th shooting. The Police Foundation was tasked with identifying and reviewing all relevant information about the event. It will conduct interviews, as necessary, to complete an

assessment and provide the After Action Report to the County. The goal of the effort is to identify strengths, successes as well as opportunities for improvement.

The Police Foundation was created in 1970 and is the oldest nationally known independent, nonprofit, non-partisan, and non-membership driven organization dedicated to advancing policing through innovation and science. It recently conducted and concluded the After-Action Report into the police response to the Pulse Nightclub mass shooting in the City of Orlando and is now looking into the Fire Rescue response at the City’s request. The City of Orlando highly recommended the group.

The Police Foundation’s team will be comprised of subject matter experts in

the field of public safety response to critical incidents, psychology of school shooters, school safety, security and emergency preparedness. Most notably, the team will include the retired Police Chief best known for managing the aftermath of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

“Of the three companies submitting proposals, Ms. Henry and staff concluded the Police Foundation was the best choice to deliver a comprehensive, factbased and unbiased After-Action Report, conducted in a thorough and deliberate manner,” said Assistant County Administrator Alphonso Jefferson. “We expect the assessment to begin later this month and take between 3 to 6 months to complete, with interim reports issued throughout the process.”

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The City of Coral Springs, with support of the Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs, will host a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 28 at 9 am at Veterans Park, located at 8601 Royal Palm Blvd. Coral Springs. At the Ceremony, the Civil Air Patrol will be in attendance, there will be a salute, and then the Clergy will provide an Invocation. That is followed by introductions of the Coral Springs Mayor and City Commission members and then guest speeches. The ceremony will conclude with a Benediction by the Clergy.

“The Memorial Day Ceremony will pay tribute to and honor those service members who have paid the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives for the many freedoms we all enjoy. We must never forget them,” said Alan Paley, Treasurer for the Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs and State Commander for the Jewish War Veterans.

The mission of the Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs is to help Veterans and their families.

They can help veterans with issues concerning the City, or with navigation through the VA, or help them with a VA Claim. They were established to be a link between the veteran community and the City. The Coalition plans both the Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day programs for the City, as well as the Flag Day Ceremony held on June 14th.

The Veterans Memorial Brick Program was conceived as a way to honor members of the Armed Forces, both living and dead. Anyone who has lost a loved one should consider purchasing a brick in their honor. If your loved ones are buried elsewhere, this is a great way to have a part of them memorialized locally. For more information, visit https://www.coralsprings.org/ government/other-departments-and-services/ parks-and-recreation/veterans-brick-program.

The City of Parkland will also host a Memorial Day Ceremony. Parkland residents are invited to attend the Ceremony on Wednesday, May 23 from 6:30 pm to 7 pm at the Parkland Library, located at 6620 N. University Drive, Parkland.

Parkland Library will mark this coming day of observance with a presentation of colors by Westglades Middle School JROTC, and a performance of taps and The Star-Spangled Banner by an ensemble from Westglades Band. Harpist Darlene Weingarten, a member of the South Florida Chapter of the American Harp Society, will then provide beautiful background music as attendees write notes or create coloring pages to add to a memorial message board, if they wish.

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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, located at 9500 West Sample Road. To make an appointment, please call 954-3445911. 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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A Message from the Chief CLYDE PARRY CHIEF OF POLICE, CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS

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I began as Chief of Police on March 5, 2018, after Chief Pustizzi retired. Like all of you, I am horrified by the senseless display of evil that occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School two weeks earlier on February 14, 2018. This event has forever changed the fabric of our community, and I am certain that none of us will ever be the same.

I am extremely proud of our department’s response to this tragedy, as well as the response of our other law enforcement partners from a myriad of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. They all rushed to our side in our time of need. I am also humbled by the tremendous outpouring of support and goodwill provided to our department by citizens and community groups, both in our community and throughout our great nation. Their heartfelt acts proved to me that people are good. They also provided a badly needed counter balance to the evil witnessed by this community.

As your chief, I am committed to providing the best police service to our citizens. I am vested in this community. I raised my family here, coached youth sports here and resided in Coral Springs for over twenty years. I truly want Coral Springs to be the best place to live and raise a family. That starts with public safety. I would ask all of our citizens to join me to help make Coral Springs the safest city in South Florida. One of my top priorities is to foster working relationships with our citizens to resolve quality of life and crime issues. Partnerships between the police department and the community we serve is paramount to achieving our shared goals.

Several years ago, the Coral Springs Police Department began our “Make a Call, Make a Difference” crime prevention program. We asked residents to call our non-emergency number (954) 344-1800, any time they saw someone or something suspicious. This award-winning program has helped us reduce crime and has led to the apprehension of suspects in the process of committing crimes. This initiative, along with numerous other crime prevention programs, continues to make the City of Coral Springs one of the safest places to live, work and raise a family.

Coral Springs is very fortunate to be one of two cities in Broward County with its own 911 Communications Center. Police communication has changed dramatically over the last decade and our citizens clearly benefit from maintaining our own center. While I always remind residents to call 9-1-1 or (954) 344-1800 for immediate police response, I encourage you to stay connected with our department through Facebook, Twitter (@CoralSpringsPolice) and NextDoor.com. These media platforms allow you to learn about crime trends, upcoming events, road closures and other information affecting our community.

I take tremendous pride in the quality of law enforcement services provided by the members of the Coral Springs Police Department, and I look forward to honorably serving as Chief of Police.

Clyde Parry Chief of Police City of Coral Springs

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

Margate Update CITY OF MARGATE MAYOR ARLENE R. SCHWARTZ

New Groove + Green Event Series Begins May 13th!

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t’s time to get in the groove! Join us Sunday, May 13th for the kick-off of Groove + Green, Margate’s newest addition to our family friendly activities. Scheduled bi-monthly, Groove + Green will take place the second and fourth Sunday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the corner of Margate Boulevard and State Road 7.

This new event will feature live music, brunch offerings, a pop-up marketplace, and fun special events.

Guests are encouraged to shop small & local at Groove + Green. The bustling farmers’ market area will showcase South Florida food purveyors offering local produce, unfiltered honey, fresh breads, cured pickles & olives, artisan jams, live plants, prepared specialty foods, vegan delights, and other small batch products.

Select weekends will feature car shows, DIY projects, garden workshops and other interactive activities.

Shoppers, come ready to hunt for treasures! Each event will include a flea-market style pavilion, where Margate residents can sell second-hand knick-knacks, home goods, accessories, furniture, and other items.

In addition to food shopping, attendees can also enjoy brunch, al fresco. Select food trucks & food stands will offer on-site brunch options, which can be enjoyed at seating provided beneath a large lounge canopy or picnic style on the lawn. Guests can also enjoy sparkling mimosas, fresh juice and other beverages!

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Join the City of Margate for one of its most popular events, the annual Memorial Day Ceremony. City officials, residents and members of the Armed Services will come together on Monday, May 28th at 9 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park to honor the men and women who have paid the ultimate price to protect our freedoms.

Veterans Memorial Park is located at 7044 N.W. 1st Street (S.E. corner of Rock Island Road and N.W. 1st Street).

The Memorial Day ceremony will include the Presentation of Colors and the National Anthem, a keynote address by a representative of the United States Armed Forces, a Presentation of Awards to our elementary school essay contest winners, a live band, rifle salute, the playing of “Taps”, and complimentary refreshments.

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www.pompanobeachchamber.com/join May Chamber Breakfast in Margate Date: May 17th, 2018 Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM EST RSVP MANDATORY Members - $10 | Non-Members $35 Pre-registered by 5pm February 19th. Late Registrations and Walk-ins add $10 to registration LOCATION: Carolina Club 3011 Rock Island Road. Margate, FL 33063 HSBC’s team David Spencer, Rock Navamuel, Beverly Clark, Sandra Mahocha sponsored the monthly Pompano Beach, Margate and Lighthouse Point Chamber breakfast at the Carolina Club on March 22nd. Chamber CEO Ric Green, left, presented them with a plaque to thank them for their time.

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I Wanna Rock! – Rockfest Concerts Breathes Life into the Miramar Amphitheater with Multi-Year Concert Series

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ockfest Concerts, the renowned promoter of the Rockfest 80s Music Festivals, has signed an exclusive agreement to promote events at the Miramar Amphitheater. Led by music veteran Roy Anthony, Rockfest Concerts has been putting on shows throughout South Florida for over a decade.

The group is best known for its retro 80s events featuring legendary rockers like Dokken, 38 Special and Joan Jett.

The new concert series, however, isn’t just for head bangers. In fact, the first three events will

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feature Latin music and Hip-Hop. “We are so excited to tap into the diversity of South Florida,” said Anthony, “We want to put on shows for all types of people and music.”

All the events will be held at the Miramar Amphitheater at Miramar Regional Park. The venue, which has 3,000 covered seats and room for 2,000 more on the lawn, is a perfect fit for the types of events Rockfest envisions. Concertgoers will get the benefits they’ve come to expect at major venues, like VIP sections and multiple food and beverage options, while also enjoying a much more intimate concert experience.

The first two events planned are the Festival Cinco de Mayo on May 5th and the Godfather’s of Hip Hop on May 18th.

Festival Cinco de Mayo The First concert in the series will celebrate Mexican Independence Day with music from all over Latin America. The headliner is Mexican Grammynominated artist Paquita La Del Barrio. Known for giving it to “Macho” men in the crowd while belting out regional favorites, Barrio is a true entertainer.

Paquita will be joined by sexy Columbian salsa and tropical diva Carolina La O as well as special guest KerreKe.

The Godfathers of Hip-Hop The second event hosted by Rockfest will be The Godfathers of Hip Hop, featuring many of the names who put Hip-Hop on the map. Doug E. Fresh and Naughty by Nature top the line up of 80s and 90s superstars. The crowd is sure to get down to Doug E Fresh’s The Show or Naughty by Nature’s party anthems O.P.P and Hip-Hop Hooray. But, the real treat of the night will be the when Eric B. and Rakim unite for the first time in 20 years. The duo’s seminal track, Paid in Full, is considered by many music critics as one of the top hip-hop songs ever produced. To hear it live for the first time in two decades is sure to be a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity.

Rockfest is already promoting several more events at the Amphitheater this summer with many more in the works. Mark your calendar for the Latin Spring Festival on June 15th, Loudwire’s GenX Summer on July 3rd and the annual two-day Rockfest 80’s event scheduled for November 10th and 11th.

Rockfest Concerts’ goal is to inject a diverse music scene into the region. It hopes to put on as many as 20 or 25 concerts a year. n To purchase tickets to upcoming events or learn more about Rockfest Concerts visit www.rockfestconcerts.com.

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