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CONTENTS PUBLISHERS’ PAGE 12 It’s Election Time

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18 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit comes to Coral Springs

OFFICE MANAGER Gabriela Moscoso

20 Fox Vein and Laser Experts Specializes in the Diagnosis and

24 Artoberfest returns Oct. 6 to Downtown Coral Springs 32 Newly Renovated Coral Springs Museum of Art to Display Exhibits & Events 36 Making It As Nice As Possible For Babies And Mom’s…

34 Parkland Library makes Learning Fun and Hip

FEATURE STORY 20 Treatment of Venous Disease, Tattoo Removal & Laser Procedures

EVENT PLANNING 26 Event Planning: So Many Questions, Where Do I Begin?

ASK THE RABBI 29 The Proper Path

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR 40 Margate Update

PUBLISHERS Christy & Terry Jaillet publisher@ourcitymedia.com MANAGING EDITOR Anna Kane

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22 That’s Amore… Experience Italian culture at the International Dinner Dance

Our City ART DIRECTOR Jacqueline Allard

MESSAGE FROM THE POLICE CHIEF 41 Cyberbullying

CHAMBER NEWS MARGATE 42 Chamber Update

CORAL SPRINGS CHAMBER 44 September Events

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR 45 Coral Springs Update

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 47 Smile Design Dental Has 5 Locations to GiveEveryone a 5-Star Smile

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he Florida Primary Election was on August 28th. We hope you joined us in voting. We feel lucky to live in a country where every citizen has the right to vote, regardless of age, sex or economic standing. According to the Freedom House’s Freedom in the World 2018 report, more than 60% of people on earth live in countries without these basic freedoms. Unfortunately, by some standards, freedom is becoming more constrained here in the United States.

There are many important issues at all levels of government today. We can decide whether to change the direction of our country or keep it the same.

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Bite-N-Sips – Bite-N-Sips is back! Enjoy a variety of food trucks, beer and fun on the lawn. Bring your blankets and chairs and don't forget to come hungry! Bite-N-Sips will take place from 6 to 10 pm in Downtown Coral Springs at City Hall, 9500 West Sample Road. Text keyword: CORALSPRINGS to 888-777 to receive information on future events or visit www.CoralSprings. org/events.

Career Readiness For Veterans and Families – Classes on Career Readiness for veterans and their families will take place at 1 pm at Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs. Interactive resume, interview training and employment resources. Visit www.broward.org/library.

Zumba – Zumba Fitness is the fastest growing Latininspired dance fitness program that blends red-hot Silent Peace Walk – Walk international music and with us for 20 minutes contagious steps, while in silence while holding burning up to 800 calories thoughts of peace. After the during one-hour “fitnesswalk join us for coffee and party” that is downright conversation. The Silent addictive. Zumba classes Peace Walk will take place will take place from 9:15 from 7 am to 9 am at the am to 10:15 am at Aquatic International Peace Garden at Complex, 12441 Royal Palm the Coral Springs Center for Boulevard, Coral Springs. the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs For more information, call Drive. For more information, 954-345-2121. visit www.coralsprings.org.

Bicycle Lessons – How do we get 50% of first time riders to learn in a onehour lesson? We take the fear of falling out of the equation! Learn how to ride a bicycle! The bicycle lessons will take place at 10 am at Walmart Supercenter Coral Springs, 6001 Coral Ridge Drive. Visit us at Walmart Supercenter or register at www.asklearngo.com.

Bangin' Bodies Boot Camp – Bangin' Bodies Boot Camp is a fat burning, fun, and completely exhilarating workout that will increase your overall fitness level and physique. The classes will take place from 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm at Aquatic Complex, 12441 Royal Palm Boulevard, Coral Springs.

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Used Book Fair – Sponsored by the Parkland Friends of the Library, the Used Book Fair will be held from September 5 through September 8 from 10 am to 5 pm at Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive. For more information, call 954-757-4203.

Dr. Laurie Nadel: Healing After Disaster – As a journalist who covered tragedies around the world, Dr. Laurie Nadel saw the urgent need to help people whose lives were shattered by violence. In The Five Gifts: Discovering Hope, Healing, and Strength When Disaster Strikes (with a Foreword by Dan Rather), seasoned journalist, scholar, and practicing psychotherapist Dr. Laurie Nadel offers a psychological road map through cycles of shock and trauma to help readers discover peace after disaster. The event will be held from 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive. Register at www.cityofparkland.org/ library or call 954-757-4207.

7th Body Fusion – Body Fusion fuses basic yoga with Pilates and uses intense movement, including dance, to increase flexibility through resistance, while improving muscle definition.

Classes will be held from 9:15 am to 10:15 am at Aquatic Complex, 12441 Royal Palm

Boulevard, Coral Springs.

For more information, call 954-345-2121.

8th Remembrance 5K Run/Walk – Each year, the City of Coral Springs remembers the victims and honors the heroes of September 11, 2001 at the Remembrance 5K Run/ Walk. The run will take place at 7 am at Coral Springs Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive. For more information, visit www. itzevents.com.

Dive In Movie – Hang out, relax, or splash around in the Calypso Cove Pool while watching a movie. The movie will take place from 7 pm to 10 pm at Calypso Cove Pool, 6200 Royal Palm Boulevard, Margate. For more details, visit www.margatefl.com.

Coral Springs Youth Soccer Registration – Register for Coral Springs Youth Soccer!

Registration will take place from 9 am to 3 pm at Cypress Hammock Hall, 1300 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs.

Youth can also register on September 13 from 7 pm to 9pm. For more details, visit www.csys.org.

Paul Simon Concert – Legendary songwriter, recording artist and performer Paul Simon has announced a stop at BB&T Center on his Homeward Bound - The Farewell Tour.

See him live on September 8th at 8 pm at BB&T Center, 1 Panther Pkwy, Sunrise. For more details, visit http:// www.thebbtcenter.com/.

10th Stretch & Tone –Get fit with Stretch & Tone, a back to basics class to help start your fitness journey, focusing on light stretching and toning of the body using light weights. Designed for all fitness levels, from beginning to advanced. The class will take place from 9:15 am to 10:15 am at the Coral Springs Aquatic Complex, 12441 Royal Palm Blvd, Coral Springs. For more information contact the Aquatic Complex at 954-345-2121.

Fun Days –Looking for something for your children to do on their days off from school? Fun Day is an all-day program, from 8 am to 5:30 pm, for boys and girls ages 6 to 13. Fun activities include crafts, games, organized play and more. Fun Day will be held from 8 am to 5:30 pm at Coconut Creek Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road.

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September 11th - Never Forget Mobile Exhibit –Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit to visit Coral Springs.

The Exhibit will take place on September 11 from 2 om to 8 pm and September 12 from 4 pm to 8 pm in the parking area between the Public Safety Building and Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2601 Coral Springs Drive.

In the aftermath of such tragedy came renewed faith in preserving the memory and actions of those who lost their lives on that day. For more details, visit https:// tunnel2towers.org/ourprograms/911-never-forgetmobile-exhibit/.

International Dinner Dance –Join us for the signature International Dinner Dance hosted by the Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee. The event will be held at 7 pm at Coral Springs Marriott, 11775 Heron Bay Blvd., and highlights a different country each year allowing guests to travel around the world without leaving Coral Springs. This year we are pleased to offer you the cuisine and culture of the country of Italy at Bella Notte in Italia – That’s Amore! Visit www.coralsprings.org/tickets.

20th 13th Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party – Mickey Mouse and his friends at Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party, a brand-new adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics, and unexpected stunts! Disney on Ice will be held from September 13th through September 16th at BB&T Center, 1 Panther Pkwy, Sunrise. For more details, visit http://www. thebbtcenter.com/.

Art-for-Autism Mural Painting –It’s almost Autumn! What better way to celebrate than to add your creative mark on a big paper mural that will be displayed at the library all season long? This all-ages family fun painting event will get you in the spirit of fall fun.

Drop in anytime during these hours to participate.

The class will take place from 3 pm to 4:30 pm at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive. Register at www.cityofparkland.org/ library or call (954) 757-4207.

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See Christina Aguilera live in concert at 8 pm at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way. For tickets and more details, visit www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com.

Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience – The critically acclaimed Game of Thrones® Live Concert Experience Featuring Ramin Djawadi will bring the world of Westeros to BB&T Center. Fans will have the opportunity to watch in wonder as famed composer Ramin Djawadi leads an orchestra and choir performing music from all seven seasons of the iconic, Emmy® Awardwinning HBO series. The concert will be held at 8 pm at BB&T Center, 1 Panther Pkwy, Sunrise. For more details, visit http://www. thebbtcenter.com/.

26th Chess Club – Come to the Parkland library for a friendly game of chess from 4:15 to 5:15 at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive. All levels welcome. Parkland Library Chess Club is for children ages 8 and up. To register, visit www.cityofparkland.org/library or call (954) 757-4207.

25th Banned Books Week – Banned Books Week: Celebrating Your Right to Read with speaker Dr. Margery Marcus will be held from 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive. Banned Books Week emphasizes the importance of the First Amendment in guaranteeing our inherent right to choose what we read. To register, visit www. cityofparkland.org/library or call (954) 757-4207.

Australian Pink Floyd Show – The Australian Pink Floyd Show is a Pink Floyd tribute band. The Show will be held at 8 pm at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way. For tickets and more details, visit www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com.

27th Christina Aguilera Concert – Sing along to Christina Aguilera’s favorite hits, such as “Beautiful”, as she performs live at Hard Rock.

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Scaredy Squirrel’s Retro Reboot Dance Party – Children will love singing and dancing to parodies of alternative rock from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s mashed

up with fun characters from picture books. Storyteller, dancer and musician Rick Huddle will play the guitar, dulcimer, six-string ukulele, and nose flute. The event will take place from 3:30 to 4:30 pm at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive. To register, visit www. cityofparkland.org/library or call (954) 757-4207.

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ArtsFest – Join your neighbors for ArtsFest for a family fun day of fine art, entertainment and food trucks. Local artists will display their artwork. Arts and crafts for the kids.

Entertainment, live music, and food trucks. Held from 11am to 4 pm at the Coconut Creek Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road.

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9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit comes to Coral Springs

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he City of Coral Springs wants to make sure its residents and visitors: ‘Never Forget’.

The 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit is making a stop in Coral Springs as a reminder of those heroes who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

Launched in 2013 by the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit, which is housed in a 1,000 square foot trailer is a tribute and educational tool that travels across the country. The exhibit will visit Coral Springs for residents and students on September 11 and 12, 2018. The exhibit serves as a tribute to all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, including, the 343 members of the FDNY who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The exhibit provides interactive education; including artifacts such as steel beams from the towers,

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documentary videos, and recordings of first responder radio transmissions. Interactive guided tours are carried out by FDNY firefighters who provide firsthand accounts of the day and its aftermath.

The exhibit will be located in the parking area between the Public Safety Building and Coral Springs Gymnasium, located at 2601 Coral Springs Drive.

Students from Coral Springs schools will visit the exhibit each morning, with public viewing on 9/11 from 2 to 8 p.m. and on 9/12 from 4 to 8 p.m.

“This is the first time we are welcoming the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit to our City. The terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001 left an indelible mark upon our nation and its history. In the aftermath of such tragedy came renewed faith in preserving the memory and actions of those who lost their lives on that day,” said Lynne Martzall, Media

Relations Coordinator for the City of Coral Springs.

Our City’s Police and Fire Pension Administrator Gina Orlando, who once worked on the 98th floor of the World Trade Center, has been involved in 9/11 based education and fundraisers since the attacks and secured the exhibit for residents and students for September 11 and 12, 2018.

Of the exhibit, Gina says, “Look at all of the good that can come from such tragedy. The attacks on 9/11 showed how our communities can come together to heal, promote volunteerism and help others.”

When asked why it’s important to ‘Never Forget’ 9/11, Martzall responded, “Many of the students who will visit the exhibit were not even born when the terrorist attacks of 9/11 took place. It is so important to remember the first responders and innocent civilians who lost their lives on that tragic day and preserve their memory.” n Additional details about the mobile exhibit’s ceremonial arrival, our 9/11 memorial service and ticket reservations (the exhibit is free) are located at coralsprings.org/events. Residents are encouraged to text 888-777 with the key word – 911EXHIBIT.

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Describe your practice. We are a premier vein and laser center conveniently located in Hollywood and Pembroke Pines. We perform minimally invasive, cutting edge vein procedures and offer a variety of non-ablative laser techniques. We get rid of unwanted varicose and spider veins and help people’s legs with swelling, aching, heaviness. We have amazing healing times for venous stasis ulcers and can improve the way people’s legs look and feel with all degrees of vein disease. We offer procedures to help improve the discoloration

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Describe your (Dr. Fox) experience. I (Dr. Fox) trained at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.

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That’s Amore… Experience Italian culture at the International Dinner Dance

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The signature annual International Dinner Dan ce will be held on Saturday, September 15th at 7 pm at the Coral Springs Marriott at Heron Bay, 11775 Heron Bay Boulevard. This event, which is hosted by the Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee, highlights a different country each year allowing guests to travel around the world without leaving Coral Springs. This year, they are pleased to offer attendees the cuisine and culture of the country of Italy at Bella Notte in Italia –

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The event starts with cocktail hour where guests can sample the country’s signature drink. At this time, guests will be entertained by costumed characters from traditional Italian customs and history. Later in the evening, there will be a lavish buffet of traditional Italian cuisine, and a live show featuring an Italian comedian/impersonator bringing familiar characters to life. The finale to the entertainment section will be a dance from the Tarantella dancers who will interact with the audience and demonstrate some dance routines. Finally, the deejay will open up the dance floor for the dancing pleasure of the guests.

More than 20 years ago, the International Dinner Dance was created as one of the cultural events hosted by the City’s Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee.

“It was seen as an opportunity for our residents to learn about different cultures without ever leaving Coral Springs – by way of cuisine, music, and entertainment. It was also intended to encourage harmonious interaction among different ethnic groups in a fun, social setting,” said Lydia Cutz, Community Relations

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The mission of the event is “to offer our neighbors a “Trip Around the World” without leaving Coral Springs; we like to stress that this event is not a fundraiser, but a community event- a way to bring our community together to learn about and celebrate the various world cultures.”

The community has enjoyed being able to immerse themselves in a different culture through sampling that country’s cuisine, music, customs and more.

“We have found that this event is popular because it draws people from all backgrounds to meet socially and enjoy each other’s company,” added Cutz.

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It what has become an annual tradition, King Ludwig will ceremoniously "tap" the first keg and officiate the yodeling and stein-holding contests. Of the event, King Ludwig says, "Considering Oktoberfest started with festivities surrounding my marriage

to the fair Princess Therese 185 years ago, it's only fitting I be invited to participate in this regal affair."

The Swinging Bavarians will perform traditional songs throughout the evening. Local artists showcase their handcrafted items and hungry festival attendees can look forward to a typical Bavarian fare served by long-time German restaurant, The Ambry. They will be plating up all the favorites, such as bratwurst, potato pancakes and strudel. A variety of Tucher beers and German wines by Republic National Distributing will be available for purchase. Free parking will be available in the City Hall garage. City Hall is located at 9500 West Sample Road.

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The cat replies, “Where are you trying to get to?” Alice says, “I do not know where I am trying to get to.” The cat then says, “Then it does not matter which way you go.”

If we do not know where we are trying to get to, it does not matter which way we go. So many of us today have no idea where we are trying to go. We go through life taking the path of least resistance; we move forward at random; we feel lost.

Some religious leaders teach that it does not really matter which we go. I have heard New Age spiritual gurus say, “Whatever path you are on, that is the path you are meant to be in. You are exactly where you are meant to be.”

One of the fundamental teachings of Judaism that there is a proper path, a direction we ought to go. This is true in every area of our lives. There is a proper path towards physical well-being and how we care for our bodies. There is a proper path for our relationships with our families and the other important people in our lives. There is a proper path in terms of our financial lives - how we earn and how we spend money. There is a proper path regarding our ethical lives - how we behave towards other people. And there is a proper path regarding our spiritual lives - how we relate to our faith and our traditions.

Another fundamental teaching of Judaism is that at least in some areas of our lives we all go down the wrong path. Whether our physical selves, our relationships, our finances, our ethics, or our spiritual lives, there are areas where, as every GPS says, we need to recalculate. In fact, I have often told people, half tongue and cheek, that if they have been perfect this past year they are permitted not to fast on Yom Kippur. None of us is perfect. We all have areas where we need to make adjustments.

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ike the new exhibit “Metamorphosis,” the Coral Springs Museum of Art will be transformed after renovations.

The Coral Springs Museum of Art will reopen on September 29th after undergoing renovations. Guests will be able to enjoy its new look complete with beautiful, open architectural design, rich wood flooring and atrium view.

The Coral Springs museum staff invites residents and visitors to come see the new upgrades.

“The Coral Springs Museum of Art’s galleries boast beautiful, golden maple floors. We are very proud of this cultural organization and are dedicated to its care and upkeep in order to provide guests with the best

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possible experience when visiting,” said Julia Andrews, Executive Director of the Coral Springs Museum of Art. The mission of the Coral Springs Museum of Art is “to engage our diverse communities with dynamic exhibits, exceptional art education, stimulating specialty programs and inspired events to ignite cultural enrichment.” What began late in 1996 as a City project to build a comprehensive recreation and community center, soon turned into The Coral Springs Center for the Arts – a performance theater and art museum.

Housed in the impressive 30,000 square foot Center for the Arts building is the equally impressive Coral Springs Museum of Art, which was incorporated in January of 1997. Over the 20-year history, the Museum is proud to have touched the lives of, and inspired, over a half a million people through its endless and significant visual art offerings- and now with their new renovations.

The sophisticated elegance of the Coral Springs Museum of Art will be enhanced by the mystical, highly technical art works created by artist Daniel Winn.

Winn’s exhibition, titled Metamorphosis, will be on display from September 29th through November 17, 2018.

Winn’s goal with “Existential Surrealism” is to explore

the basic nature of human existence and examine the relationship between free will and providence, between self-determination and the universal plan. The works are predominately figurative as it is inherently focused on the human experience, but also incorporates abstract and even mythological elements to communicate the divinity of creation. Winn draws upon his own life experiences, surreal in themselves, his ancestral culture and the contemporary influences of the culture and nation, which he has called home since escaping war-torn Vietnam in 1975. Guests can meet the artist and learn about his works during a reception in his honor held at the Museum on October 11th. Admission is complimentary.

The newly refurbished museum will be available for private parties, corporate events, weddings and celebrations. With the new renovations, the Coral Springs Museum of Art has the perfect look for any special event or occasion!

More information is available online at coralspringsmuseum.org or by calling 954-340-5000.

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f you haven’t visited your local library in awhile, you may think it’s outdated. However, the common notion that libraries are antiquated isn’t true. They are now offering technology, eBooks, guest speakers, monthly events and much more.

The Parkland Library is providing a plethora of activities to make learning fun and hip for youth.

“The Parkland Library is a great place for families because it’s close to home and helps create that small town feeling that people love about Parkland,” said Rhonda Weiss, Program Specialist for the Parkland Library. “There are books, including eBooks, DVDs and activities for people of all ages. And it’s all free with a Parkland Library card.”

Weiss hopes more residents will discover the many activities offered at the local library.

“We hope to have people come for activities and then look around and see all the other wonderful resources we have here. We’d love for all residents of Parkland to get library cards and become lifelong library users,” she said.

The Library will host many informative and fun events during the month of September.

On Wednesday, September 5th at 6:15 pm, don’t miss Dr. Laurie Nadel’s speech on Healing After Disaster for adults and teens. As a journalist who covered tragedies around the world, Dr. Laurie

book censorship. Her PowerPoint lecture concludes Nadel saw the urgent need to help people whose with a countdown of the top 10 most banned books lives were shattered by violence. As a therapist, she of 2017. Registration required. To register, visit www. created “emotional first aid tools” to calm acute cityofparkland.org/library. stress reactions after catastrophes and led a proHave fun with friends at Scaredy Squirrel’s gram for teenagers whose fathers were killed in the Retro Reboot Dance Party with Rick Huddle for September 11th attacks. But it was when her own home was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in 2012 that ages 3 and up. The event will be held on Thursday, September 27th at 3:30 she discovered the steps that helped her rebuild her life. In The Five Gifts: Discovering Hope, Healing, and p.m. Children will love singing and dancing to Strength When Disaster Strikes (with a Foreword parodies of alternative rock

by Dan Rather), seasoned journalist, scholar, and from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s practicing psychotherapist, Dr. Laurie Nadel offers a mashed up with fun charpsychological road map through cycles of shock and acters from picture books. trauma to help readers discover peace after disaster.

Registration required. Register online at www.cityof- Storyteller, dancer and musician Rick Huddle will parkland.org/library.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 25th play the guitar, dulcimer, six-string ukulele, and nose at 6:15 pm for Banned Books Week: Celebrating flute (but probably not at Your Right to Read with speaker Dr. Margery the same time). His fun and Marcus for adults and teens. For over 30 years, lively performance is sure to leave all ages laughing!

Banned Books Week has highlighted issues of book Parkland Library card required to register. To register, censorship. For this year’s national celebration, visit www.cityofparkland.org/library.

Banned Books Week emphasizes the importance of Visit your local library and discover a fun world of the First Amendment in guaranteeing our inherbooks and more! ent right to choose what we read. Join Dr. Margery Marcus for a lively presentation examining the The Parkland Library is located at 6620 University Drive history of book banning (and burning) in America, Parkland, FL 33067. For more information, call (954) 757-4207 or visit www.cityofparkland.org/library. including First Amendment court cases related to

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t will still likely be a couple of weeks until the first baby will be born in “Maternity Place” at Broward Health’s Coral Springs Hospital. Our City Media got an early peak into the “next level of healthcare” at the hospital’s new state-of-the-art $65 million patient tower expansion. The focus of the expansion on the first and second floors is on providing the very best neonatal and maternity care available. The third floor expands Broward Health’s surgical capabilities with a big investment in robotic equipment that can dramatically streamline procedures and result in more speedy recovery, decreases in pain and loss of blood with less scaring and chance of infection. A fourth floor has yet to be built out and it will be developed based on the needs of the growing local community.

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to creating a comfortable and pleasant experience for patients and those involved in their care and recovery. The first floor offers 12 private and spacious birthing suites that provide openness and natural light with floor to ceiling windows. They each have customizable interior lighting and temperature controls with extra space for family members. Dad’s even get a comfortable recliner to sleep in if they want to stay the night. The facility is also set up to allow water births. Private triage and recovery rooms are available along with three Cesarean section operating suites. The second floor provides 28 private and spa-like mother and baby post-partum rooms. Ten private Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit rooms are just steps away from mom’s suite making this probably the best place in the world for those babies born weeks or even months too early.

With a clear focus on caring for early births – both baby and mother – we have Arlene Boykin, MD. She is a Neonatologist and Chair of the “Kids 2 Campaign” which has been the driving force helping to raise money for this expansion. This has been a development project of the Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital at Broward Health Coral Springs that has been providing the very best in area pediatric care (for

those newborns as they get a little older). Dr. Boykin has a clear passion for providing a safe, welcoming environment for newborns to start their lives while making the new mother’s as comfortable as possible.

The rooms offer patient and family privacy, less noise and allow mother’s to be in the same room with their baby even if the newborn needs to be in a temperature controlled NICU unit while it matures.

Dr. Boykin stressed in the tour today the importance the hospital places on promoting

breast feeding for the early and long term health of the baby. While each room provides equipment for storing and warming breast milk, the focus is on encouraging breast feeding and helping mothers become comfortable with the process. Dr. Boykin stated, “The more skin to skin time and breastfeeding a small or sick baby participates in, the healthier the outcome for the baby.”

Healthy outcomes for baby and mother are what all the time, money and planning have been about.

Coral Springs and the surrounding area should be very appreciative of all the talented and caring people who have made this new facility a reality. If you are interested in learning more about how YOU can help make a difference in the lives of these tiniest of patients, contact Megan Massacci at 954-712-6342 or mmassacci@ browardhealth.org.

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he nation’s sixth largest school district welcomed students back to school a bit earlier this year on August 15th. Broward County Public Schools’ (BCPS) 270,000+ students returned to school to see new security measures at many schools.

Superintendent Robert W. Runcie, commented, “While our shared healing and recovery from the tragedy earlier this year continues, we are committed to coming together and healing as a community. Our mission remains doing everything in our power to provide students and staff with safe and secure learning and working environments.”

Runcie, along with the other members of the school board visited many of the schools throughout the district. In the wake of last school year's tragedy, he highlighted several steps BCPS took to enhance safety and security at district schools.

The school district, in partnership with local police departments and the Broward County Sheriff's Department will ensure that a certified law enforcement officer or armed guardian is present at every school throughout the school day.

Each school will also Maintain a single point of access for the campus.

BCPS believes this will allow security personnel to more effectively control who comes and goes from campus throughout the day. Video surveillance systems have been upgraded to ensure real-time monitoring. A renewed focus on safety procedures, including locking classroom doors, gate and exterior door has been a key point of focus in back-to-school training for teachers and other school staff.

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CITY OF MARGATE MAYOR ARLENE R. SCHWARTZ ONGRATULATIONS! The City of Margate’s Calypso Cove Aquatic Facility was named the 2018 Best Park by the readers of Our City Magazine.

Best Wishes to Our Students Goodbye, summer. Back to the books they go! It’s a new school year, and as you know, there are more cars and kids on our roadways. Please drive safely and adhere to school zone speed limits.

Please stay safe this school year. Here are a few safety tips to share/teach your children: ▸▸ Ensure your child walks in a group and instill in him/her never to talk to strangers. ▸▸ When biking to school, ensure your child wears a helmet and follows the rules of the road. ▸▸ If your child rides the bus to school, ensure he/she stands away from the curb while waiting for the bus and always remains seated while the bus is in motion.

HHW Event & Document Shredding Sept. 22nd It’s time to clean out your garage and your home office and bring your chemicals and personal, sensitive documents to the City's Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection and Document Shredding Event on Saturday, September 22nd from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oriole Park, 7055 NW 1st Street.

Hosted in partnership with Waste Management, all items collected will be recycled and/or disposed of properly. Residents can bring up to three letter size boxes of documents for shredding.

Some of the items accepted at the event include household chemicals, aerosols, paint, oil, pesticides, herbicides, pool chemicals, mercury thermometers, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, fluorescent bulbs, CFLs, TVs, computers, printers, fax machines, phones, wire, DVD players, and tires (limit 4). Proof of residency is required. For more information, please visit margatefl.com/HHW. Groove + Green Every Second and Fourth Sunday in Downtown Margate The City of Margate's new event, Groove + Green, is now one-hour longer for the convenience of event-goers. Join us on the second and fourth Sunday of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Groove and Green, hosted by the Margate Community Redevelopment Agency.

Groove and Green takes place at the corner of Margate Boulevard and State Road 7 and features live music, brunch offerings, a mimosa bar, farmer's market, artisan pop-up shops with handmade and fair trade products, a retro and flea-market style pavilion, and DIY activities. For vendor information, go to grooveandgreen.com. For general inquiries, please email info@atlanticstudios.com or call (954) 785-7475.

Movies in the Park on October 6th The City of Margate Parks and Recreation Department will kick off its 2018-2019 Movies in the Parks series on Saturday, October 6th with Sherlock Gnomes. The movie will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Margate Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Road.

When a string of garden decor starts going missing, Gnomeo and Juliet ask Sherlock Gnomes to take the case. This colorful crew of lawn ornaments must traverse London to save their fellow decorations from being smashed.

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Cyberbullying JONATHAN SHAW ACTING POLICE CHIEF, MARGATE POLICE DEPT. ello, my name is Jonathan Shaw and I am the newly appointed Acting Police Chief for the City of Margate. As we embark on the 2018-2019 school year, there will be many important topics that I want to discuss and provide safety tips for; however, I would like to start off this school year talking about something that has become more prevalent to our children in school at all ages, cyberbullying. Whether it takes place on a cell phone, iPad, computer, or any type of social media, cyberbullying exists, and whether you are aware or not, it is taking place on a daily basis. Cyberbullying has no boundaries, it does not just happen in school, it can happen anywhere.

Cyberbullying can be hard to identify because it is not visible in a classroom and may not be overheard. In the age that we live in, it is inevitable that our children have multiple means of communication that extend beyond verbal communication or hand written letters. The digital world has taken over and has many facets that we, as a society, have to force ourselves to jump into feet first. As a father of two teenage sons, I rely on cell phones to keep in communication with my family at all times. As a parent, there are many wonderful safety aspects to cell phones and other digital technology, but we have to make sure we monitor our children’s connection to that technology.

Cyberbullying means bullying someone through the use of technology or any electronic communication which can include but is not limited to, text messages, social media applications, forums, and gaming sites where people (of all ages) can view, participate or share content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or cruel content about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private information that causes humiliation. Some cyberbullying crosses the line into unlawful or criminal behavior.

The digital world is constantly evolving and growing each day with new social media platforms. As parents, you can work to protect your children from cyberbullying through a variety of ways.

Please take a moment to read the helpful tips below that you can use to keep your children safe: ▸▸ Monitor your children’s social media sites, applications and all communication tools through means of technology. ▸▸ Reset your child’s privacy settings on electronic devices and review that you are able to identify his/her phone location. ▸▸ Request your child to be a “friend” and/or “follow” (social media terms) them so that you can have open communication and the ability to view what they are posting as well as what others are posting. You can also see who their “friends” are. ▸▸ Require your child to provide you with their passwords for their email and all, yes, I said ALL, social media platforms. ▸▸ Establish rules for your children in order for them to be able to appropriately use social media. Social media is a privilege, and should be used for communicating and providing an outlet for positivity and friendship.

By following these few safety tips, you will be able to communicate and build solid, trusting relationships with your children about social media usage. It is important for children, especially teens, to realize that harmful words, photographs, and postings that are false and/or contain negative content about someone else is taken seriously. Disciplinary actions may be taken by the school, or by law enforcement.

Should you have any questions or concerns about cyberbullying, please contact the Margate Police Department at (954) 972-7111. Another great resource is to contact your child’s School Resource Officer. Our police officers and detectives are always happy to answer any questions that you may have. Our Margate Police Department Facebook page (facebook.com/MargateFLPolice) often shares safety tips for navigating social media safely.

As we continue to educate our youth (and our parents) about cyberbullying and social media, I encourage you to always try to keep an open mind and open lines of communication between you and your children. We live in a world that moves fast and is constantly changing. Cyberbullying can be occurring in your home without your knowledge, but with awareness and taking the necessary precautions, you can help make a difference in another child’s life, or even save a life.

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September Events Coffee & Contacts New Member Mixer presented by Performance Title Inc. Chamber Ambassadors Date: Tuesday, September 4 2018 Time: 8:00am – 9:00am Location: Lady & The Mug, 3111 N. University Drive Suite 111 Complimentary for new members who have belonged to the Chamber for less than one year. No registration is required.

NEXTgen Net @ Nite at Bar Louie Date: Thursday, September 6 2018 Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm Location: Bar Louie, 4443 Lyons Road, Suite D-101, Coconut Creek FL 33073 Members: $15 Non-Members: $20 Lunch & Net at Mainland China Bistro Date: Wednesday, September 12 2018 Time: 12:00pm – 1:15pm Location: Mainland China Bistro, 2445 N University Drive Members: $20 Non-Members: $30

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Wake Up Breakfast sponsored

by Northwest Medical Center Date: Tuesday, September 18 2018 Time: 7:30am – 9:00am Location: Carolina Club, 3011 N. Rock Island Rd. Members: $20 Non-Members: $30

Chamber Ambassadors Committee Meeting

Coconut Creek After Hours at The WOW Factory Date: Tuesday, September 25 2018 Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm Location: WOW Factory, 5891 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073 Members: $15 Non-Members: $25 Trustees: Complimentary Chamber Referral Groups: Coconut Creek September 5 & 19 7:45am - 9:00am Wednesday Morning September 5 & 19 7:30am - 9:15am Chamber Connection September 6 & 20 8:00am - 9:00am

NEXTgen Young Professionals September 11 & 25 11:45am - 1:00pm

Noontime Networkers September 11 & 25 11:45am - 12:45pm Spanish Speaking Group September 13 & 27 7:45am - 9:00am

Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening Ceremony at Legacy Advanced Health (Left to Right) Judi Hedge, Phyllis Taylor, Coconut Creek Vice Mayor Sandy Welch & Tracy Lautomne at Professional Women’s Alliance Luncheon sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

Coral Springs Update

2018

SKIP CAMPBELL, MAYOR

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ith summer behind us and school back in session – it’s time to turn our attention to the upcoming historical and educational events taking place in the City of Coral Springs.

The terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001 left an indelible mark upon our nation and its history. In the aftermath of such tragedy came renewed faith in preserving the memory and actions of those who lost their lives on that day. One of those initiatives is the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit. Launched in 2013 by the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, the exhibit, which is housed in a 1,000 square foot trailer - is a tribute and educational tool that travels across the country. The exhibit will be located in the parking area between the Public Safety Building and Coral Springs Gymnasium (located at 2601 Coral Springs Drive). Pre-scheduled students from Coral Springs schools will visit the exhibit each morning, with public viewing on September 11th from 2-8 p.m. and September 12th from 4-8 p.m. Additional details about the mobile exhibit’s ceremonial arrival, our 9/11 memorial service and ticket reservations are located at coralsprings. org/events.

Have you purchased your tickets to the City’s annual International Dinner Dance - Bella Notte in Italia – That’s Amore – scheduled for Saturday, September 15 at 7 p.m.? Guests will enjoy Italian cuisine, dancing and live entertainment, for more information, call 954-344-1005.

While I am looking forward to these events, I am also focused on a serious issue affecting our City and municipalities across the nation – recycling contamination. The City entered into a new contract for recyclable material processing which includes penalties for excessive contamination. I want to ensure our residents and businesses better understand why these changes are in place and how we can work together to make recycling right in Coral Springs.

China, the largest overseas market to procure our recyclable material, no longer accepts foreign waste – stating recyclable material from the U.S. and other countries is over-contaminated, resulting in an environmental hazard.

The truth is, our recycling has become too wet, dirty and commonly mixed with non-recyclable material – downgrading the value.

Under our new processing contract, there is a 10% threshold for contamination. If we are unable to reach that goal, the City will be financially penalized.

Understand, Waste Management is the only company to offer a bid to collect our recycling. There were no other options at the conclusion of our contract with Sun Bergeron; and recycling is too important for our environment to simply “stop” and start sending our recyclables to the landfill. Our City chose to lead the way for other municipalities by being the first to accept the new term of this contract and launched an educational campaign for residents and businesses.

Less contamination translates to higher market value for our recyclables and reduces the amount of material sent for disposal at a landfill. I urge residents to follow the list of materials that are depicted on the recycling cart lid. Perhaps you can assign a family member to handle recycling for your family. As a reminder, always check your blue cart before putting it out to the curb to ensure all items are approved recyclable materials. Visit coralsprings.org/ recycleright for a list of common contaminants, and for more information on recycling right.

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If you would like to meet with me to discuss City issues, feel free to visit during my office hours.

I 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. I encourage you to follow the City of Coral Springs official Facebook and Twitter pages to remain up-to-date about news and events in our community.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Smile Design Dental Has 5 Locations to Give Everyone a 5-Star Smile

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mile Design Dental offers a full menu of dental services in five locations throughout Broward County: Margate, Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, and Hallandale Beach. The practice’s mission is to improve the health and quality of life to those they serve with a commitment to excellence by providing the highest quality of dental care.

From routine preventive care for both pediatrics and adults to restorative and therapeutic services such as: Dental Implants,

Oral Surgery, Periodontal Therapy and Endodontics, patients’ smiles are kept bright and healthy. Additionally, Smile Design Dental has a full menu of cosmetic services, performed with the finest attention to detail and superb aesthetic sensibility: Orthodontics, Invisalign, Teeth whitening and Veneers.

Additionally, they understand and respect their patients’ time providing state-of-the-art care and comprehensive dentistry all under one roof. This allows patients the convenience of cutting out multiple appointments and office visits. Each location is staffed by caring attentive professionals committed to a 5-star approach to dentistry.

Recently, Dr. Nathalie Vera of the Hallandale Beach location took the time to answer some questions about the practice.

For more information call 954-357-3413 in the dental chair – our goal is making everyone feel comfortable.

We provide quality dentistry patients deserve, in a relaxing and chic environment beyond one’s expectations for the dentist’s office. Our doctors and staff truly believe in putting the patient first.

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option to fill out their new patient forms online in the comfort of their own home. Appointments can also be confirmed or rescheduled via telephone, text messaging or online. We welcome same day appointments and will make openings in our schedule to accommodate any dental emergency. Each office has hours that vary depending on patient’s needs.

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Our doctors are proud to serve the communities of South Florida and do so with utmost integrity and skill. We truly care about our patients and enjoy helping them What makes this practice more achieve optimal oral health. Smile unique than others? What can Design Dental doctors pursue patients expect when they visit? continuing education to keep up Smile Design Dental has been with cutting-edge advancements carefully planned to deliver in the field of dentistry and excellence in patient experience make them available right here from the moment one walks in our Broward County offices. through our front door. From Our friendly hygienists will help warmly greeting patients, to patients manage their preventive giving a personal tour of our spacare, and our front desk staff like, modern facility, to gentle care is happy to help coordinate economical options to pay for treatment. We seek to establish generations long relationships with the families in our areas, and to be a trusted partner in our patients’ oral health.

Is there anything else you would like readers to know about Smile Design Dental?

Smile Design Dental believes that people shouldn’t fear their dental visits. Our priority is always patient care and ensuring that every visit to the dentist is a positive one. From our comfort menu that includes aromatherapy, warm blankets, headphones and more to convenient office hours and the most caring staff in South Florida, we strive to provide a wonderful dental experience with affordable pricing for the entire family.

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at 1605 North State Road 7, Suite C, Margate, 33063. The Coral Springs location is at 730 Riverside Drive, Coral Springs, 33071.For more information, please call 954-357-3413 or visit www.smiledesigndentalfl.com.

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