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10 Summer Fun Starts In This Issue

33 Flat Feet in Children and Adults

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Managing Editor Christy Jaillet

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34 BCPS Gets Set to Power Up

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Art Director Tom Rowe

16 “Ya, Mon! We in Di Lime Tonight.”

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36 Pembroke Pines Update

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37 Miramar Update

24 Modern OBGYN Care

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38 Introducing Serena’s Law

22 Going Bananas!

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38 Child Exploitation Online Awareness

26-30 OUR CITY’s 2021 Summer Guide

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32 The Difficult Issue Of Relocation

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he CDC recently announced that more than half of American adults have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. After the “lost” year of 2020, we are all eager to get back to our “normal” lives. This is especially true with families with young children. Finding and planning summer activities can be especially challenging this year. Luckily, we’ve got you covered! Be sure to check out Our City’s Summer Camp Guide in this month’s issue.

We have included a carefully curated reference of the area’s day camps, academic enrichment programs, and sporting activities with options for children of all ages. Whether your child is an avid cheerleader, a soccer star, a budding actor, or a future scientist, Our City’s Summer Camp Guide has something for everyone and every interest. To make choosing the perfect program, or programs, even easier, we’ve designed the Summer Camp Guide to allow parents to match summer activities to their kids’ interests.

When it comes to making the most out of school breaks, Our City has got you covered. But, we are also your go-to resource for children’s activities throughout the school year. Be sure to look for our special Back to School Guide in the August issue for a detailed listing of after-school programs, athletic activities, and artistic enrichment pursuits as well as area preschools and private schools.

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MAY 10

Plantation Farmers’ Market

There is something for everyone! Bring the kids and the pup but make sure to have masks & maintain social distancing. Fresh produce, organically grown veggies, fresh fruit, herb’s, tasty fresh breads, chocolate croissants, raw honey from local farmers, gourmet jams, fried doughnuts, pickles, cookies, coffee’s, homemade hummus, gourmet cheese, guacamole dips, plants and orchids, there’s something here for everyone. Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday from 8:00am till 2:00pm. Plantation Volunteer Park, 12050 W Sunrise Blvd.

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The Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society Will Meet at the Barbecue House in Flamingo Gardens. This Will be a Welcome Back and Membership Drive Including an Orchid Raffle and Show and Tell of Blooming Orchids.

Join Us for a Fun Evening. Door Opens at 7:00pm, Masks Are Required and Social Distancing Will Be Observed. For More Information Call 305-308-6531.

2021 Fort Lauderdale Air Show

After taking 2020 off the Fort Lauderdale Air Show is back! The two-day air-ballet with be headlined by the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels. Other performers include the F-16 Viper Demo Team, the Red Bull Air Force sky diving team, Skywriters and more.

Show begins shortly after 10:00 AM each day on Fort Lauderdale Beach. There are VIP options available for purchase, however, anywhere along the beach will offer excellent viewing.

MAY 7 Paranormal Investigation

Explore the Old Davie School House with professional investigators from War Party Paranormal. Learn about and use the different equipment and techniques to discover for yourself who remains from the past in the historic buildings of the Old Davie School campus. $30/$25 members. 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm, at the Old Davie School Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Road. For more info or to register visit www.olddavieschool.org

MAY 15 Coastal Dunes Ranger Led Walk Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

MAY 9 Mothers’ Day

“To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power. Or the climbing, falling colors of a rainbow.”

- Maya Angelou Everyone at Our City Magazines wishes mothers and grandmothers everywhere a wonderful day of relaxation & appreciation.

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Take the family on a 1-mile walk past the famous Gopher Tortoise habitat. The Park Rangers will highlight the unique fresh-water ecosystems, the Coastal Dune Lake, & give guests explanations about the formation and evolution of Barrier Island systems. The walk will continue outside of the Beach Gate entrance and touch on the Endangered Beach habitat that outlines the park’s eastern boundary, touch on protected plant and animal species such as sea oats and sea turtles. Click the QR code for more info. Walk sets off at 10:30AM at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park in Fort Lauderdale.

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May 2021 Calendar (continued) MAY 22 80s Reunion Freestyle Concert

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Experience a magical evening of your favorite freestyle artists of the 80’s. Go back in time as we present the reunion that has been 34 years in the making. Featuring the original voices of legendary freestyle group T.K.A.Artist include: Coro, Sweet Sensation, Judy Torres, Noel, Cynthia, Giggles, Aby Cruz (original member of T.K.A), Lime, George Anthony, Special DJ set by The Boss DJ Frankie Cutlass. Concert begins at 7:00pm. Visit ticketmaster.com for tickets.

Broward College Speaker Series: Chef Jose Andres

The world-renowned chef and advocate for the hungry is known for captivating audiences. Andrés was named “Humanitarian of the Year” by the James Beard Foundation. He is an internationally recognized culinary innovator, author, educator, television personality, humanitarian, and chef/owner of ThinkFoodGroup. José is the only chef globally that has both a two-star Michelin restaurant and four Bib Gourmands. For ticket info visit www.BrowardCenter.org.

MAY 22 Haitian Cultural Celebration

Grab your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets and join your neighbors for good food, drinks, and dancing to the music of a live band. all in celebration of Haiti’s independence. The event is from 6:00PM to 10:00PM at the Shirly Branca Park Bandstand, 6900 Miramar Parkway. Please wear a mask.

MAY 20 Cocktails & Conversations

Do you want to change the world, but also want your money too? Join financial experts and community leaders as they discuess building wealth. Learn tangible steps on being financially literate in today’s climate. Event is free to attend, with a cash bar. 6:00PM - 8:00PM at the Miramar Cultural Center Banquet Hall, 2400 Civic Center Place.

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MAY 31 Virtual Memorial Day Service

Join Pembroke Pines city leaders in remember those who gave their lives for our country. The Facebook Live even begins at 9:00am at fb.me/cityofpembrokepines

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n 2019, the City of Miramar held its first Afro-Carib Festival which was an astounding success. The concept of this event was developed by Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis as a fusion of both Black History and Caribbean Heritage months. Being that Miramar is a blend of many cultures, the esteemed political figure’s vision was to host an event that would recognize both African American and Caribbean American heritages.

Unfortunately, in 2020, as the staff began planning the anticipated second annual event, they were faced like the rest of the world with a global pandemic. After the multitude of lockdowns and cancellations of all events and gatherings throughout the year, the City of Miramar chooses to maintain the safety and health of all citizens in the community above anything else.

With all of that in mind, for 2021, Commissioner Davis and the City staff began considering different formats to hold events where participants could be protected while preserving the focus of

the celebration. The original Afro-Carib Festival was a “concert model” which would be challenging to carry out while adhering to the precautions mandated by the County Emergency Orders and recommendations from the CDC. Davis and her team would not do anything to risk spreading COVID-19 so they came up with a plan to make everything “Irie”.

This year’s festivities, “Taste of the Caribbean Islands” will be more of a large outdoor food festival at the Miramar Town Center Plaza to comply with social distancing recommendations.

Local vendors will be representing many different Caribbean Islands in a COVID compliant manner. Not only will the event provide an avenue for these businesses to generate sales it will also assist them to brand and market themselves to help provide relief from pandemic losses.

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It is a luxury Senior Living Community offering residents a continuum of care with Independent, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, in three separate buildings; each has its own entrance, amenities, and staffing geared to the care level it offers.

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We are pleased to say that The Palace’s Senior Living Communities have weathered the Covid storm very well. To date, over 90% of our residents have been vaccinated as well as the vast majority of team members. Under the direction of our Chief Nursing Officer Marilyn Bustamante, The Palace continues to adhere to Covid-19 mitigation protocols, while providing the socially engaging lifestyle that The Palace Communities are known for.

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t takes a certain individual to assist a busy mayor in an up-and-coming city, care for a family, and open a booming business.

Not only does this person have ambition and drive, leadership, and exemplary organizational skills, they have a love for their community and a passion to follow their dreams.

Edna LaRoche certainly possesses these qualities and so many more. By day she is the Executive Assistant to City of Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam and at night she is the CEO of Oohlala Banana Bread, an artisan banana bread baking company in Broward County.

Most recently she was celebrated in the City of Miramar for being a leader during Women’s History Month. In 2007, LaRoche began her career with the City of Miramar as the Marketing Manager for the Miramar Cultural Center. The former President of the Haitian American Democratic Club calls herself a political junkie, so it was only natural for her to transition to Mayor Messam’s office

during his inaugural year in 2015.

As the mayor’s assistant, the respected executive’s responsibilities include organizing all mayoral initiatives such as Mayor Messam’s annual 5k Run and Health Fair, the anticipated Aviation Expo, a multitude of Chess Challenges, and so much more.

In the past, she also created, hosted, and produced The New Haitian Generation. The 30-minute program showcased successful Haitian Americans on BECON-TV, the Broward County School Board television station for seven years. Additionally, she held various positions at New York Magazine and The South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Last year, LaRoche started baking banana bread which she shared with family and friends. Before she knew it, her hobby exploded into her own company which she manages out of a commercial kitchen.

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r. Macela Torres and Dr. Miguel Torres recently opened Modern OBGYN Care with one goal in mind: to provide women with the highest level of care possible by combining evidence-based treatments with state-of-the-art technology.

The husband and wife recently opened their practice. Both doctors bring impressive backgrounds to the practice.

Dr. Miguel Torres is Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

He was born in Havana, Cuba.

Dr. Torres earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology & Cell Science at the University of Florida and graduated, with Honors, from Ross University School of Medicine. He then earned Highest Honors while completing his OBGYN Residency at Mercer University School of Medicine in 2013.

Dr. Marcela Torres was Born in Cali, Colombia.

She earned her Bachelor’s in Biology at Kean University in New Jersey and graduated from Ross University School of Medicine with honors.

She then completed a General Surgery Internship at the University of Maryland.

In 2017, Dr. Torres graduated from OBGYN Residency at Mercer University School of Medicine. She is Board Eligible from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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We had a chance to meet the dynamic-duo to learn more about their new practice.

Tell us about Modern OBGYN Care.

We are committed to providing modern personalized Obstetrical and Gynecological care for women of all ages in our community. Our approach is to combine evidence-based medicine, the latest technology, and top-of-the-line treatments for the health of our patients.

Sounds great. Why did you decide on OBGYN as your specialty?

Dr. Miguel Torres - I am passionate about helping women bring a new life into this world. It is inspiring. I treat every patient with respect, compassion and truly care for their well-being.

Dr. Marcela Torres - I enjoy practicing in the field of obstetrics because having a baby is the most memorable moment of a women’s life. I strive to make this moment special and perfect for each of my patients.

Have you made any accommodations for COVID-19?

Absolutely, patient safety is our main priority. We added new technology such as telemedicine, touchless thermal screening, online check-in, patient portals to view labs and make appointments from your phone, automatic soap dispensers , hand sanitizers, implementation of masks, and thorough CDC-quality sanitation of exam rooms after each patient encounter.

What can patients expect when they visit your office?

Patients should expect to be treated with respect, compassion, and professionalism. Modern OBGYN Care is committed to using the latest technology, recommendations, and minimally invasive approaches to treat each patient. Both of us are trained in robotic surgery, which allows patients to recover faster, with less intra-operative blood loss, smaller skin incisions, and less post-operative pain.

I understand you are offering some grounbreaking, new treatments?

Yes! Both physicians are pioneers in a new FDAapproved radiofrequency ablation therapy for the treatments of fibroids using ultrasound guidance with transvaginal and laparoscopic approaches and Da Vinci Surgery. We also provide a variety of contraceptives such as Intrauterine devices and subdermal implant as well as in-office gynecologic procedures.

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AIM-High is an intensive medical school immersion experience for high school students (rising sophomores - seniors) who

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At Amadeus Music & Arts Academy’s summer camp, children will experience music through songs, chants, clapping games, rhythm and movement activities, dance, and instrument exploration, as well

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There are week-long classes for children ages two through eight. Classes are taught in English and Spanish.

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Give your children a balanced, yet fun summer break. American Tigers Martial Arts’ summer camp focuses on athletics and academics. Tutors will help children improve reading and math skills. Certified instructors will teach anti-bullying and self-defense education, with an emphasis on Taekwondo martial arts training. Camp activities also include tie-dying camp t-shirts, games, music appreciation and lots of fun.

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Children can build their minds and bodies at American TKA Martial Arts and Fitness Camp. The brand new 10,000 square foot facility features an obstacle course, fitness center, and 8,000 square feet of mat space offering plenty of room to practice martial arts and meditation. Other camp activities include exercise boot camp, arts and crafts, and fun-filled field trips.

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Bright and Smart Camp

www.brightandsmart.com 954-816-3346 The goal of Bright and Smart is to teach kids basic Engineering and Computer Programming Skills, and facilitate the development of 21st Century Learning Skills, such as; Information & Media Literacy, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, and Interpersonal & Collaborative Skills. Their camp is an immersive experience in technology, code writing and robotics.

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Are your kids nuts about tennis? There is no better place to become masters of the game than the Bill Clark Tennis Academy.

Tennis training includes drills, point play and match-specific situations that focus on the development of competitive strategy and mental toughness. Fitness training is included in the on-court drills. Each player’s speed, agility, balance, and quickness will be improved through the use of tennis-specific footwork drills and plyometrics.

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At Bar-B-Rnch kids ages 7-15 can learn to ride and care for horses. They have programs for all skill levels. Every aspect of horsemanship is included in the program.

Summer Camps and year-round programs are available.

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Broward Center for the Performing Arts www.BrowardCenter.org 954-462-0222

Discover the star within! Don’t miss the fun when the curtain rises for a summer filled with the excitement and magic of live musical theater. The camp offers students the chance to study singing, dancing and acting while rehearsing for a theatrical production will culminate in a final performance on stage at the Broward Center. Students will also enjoy theater games, arts & crafts.

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www.CampCardinal.com 954-381-2335 Camp Cardinal allows your child to explore the world around them. Each session has a theme, with activities centered around that theme. Your campers will enjoy swimming, canoeing, science, arts & crafts, sports, fishing, movies, talent shows, and theater every session. There are different activities rotating on various days during each week.

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Camp Explorer

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Summer is the time for children to explore new activities and interests. At Camp Explorer, campers in kindergarten through fifth grade take daily field trips to local attractions, enjoy a fun sports week, and engage in cooking, art and science projects.

Weekly themes include topics such as It’s a Small World, Space Explorers, and Animal Kingdom. Campers also take part in STEM themes such as Biorobotics, Engineering a Metropolis, and Coding and Gaming.

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Funky Fish Ocean Camp www.FunkyFishKidsDay.com 954-712-9900

Quench your kids’ thirst for curiosity. Funky Fish offers an extraordinary week filled with snorkeling, boogie boarding, skim boarding, eco-art and marine science. Geared towards children aged 4-17 and a ratio of 1 Instructor – 7 kids.

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Camp Lingua

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Camp Lingua is a unique Language Immersion Summer Camp Program where children enjoy an enriching, fun experience while developing language and critical thinking skills. Camp activities include language classes and cultural experiences, as well as arts and crafts, sports, horseback riding, water days, exercise classes, field trips and much more.

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Camp Live Oak is the only American Camp Association (ACA) accredited camp in Broward County. The Environmental Day Camp, held at Birch State Park, offers various water sports such as swimming, paddle boarding, canoeing and kayaking, as well as fishing, arts and crafts, and more, while the Marine Science Day Camp, held at Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, focuses on conservation, including an in-depth sea turtle curriculum.

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www.CampWoodlandFL.com 954-921-1497 Camp Woodland offers “all the fun in one place!” The classic camp offers all the activities that make camp great, included Field Trips, Special Events, Color War, Overnight Trips, Sports, Arts and Crafts and so much more. Located at CB Smith Park in Pembroke Pines the camp has been welcoming kids in grades K-11 for years.

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The Young Actors & Young Artists Summer Arts Camp is where campers are immersed in art activities, drama games, gardening, open outdoor exploration, and largescale mural creation! This interactive and engaging camp allows campers to move from activity to activity throughout the day, following their interests and experimenting and investigating new artistic adventures while forming friendships and a lasting relationship with the arts.

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German Summer Camp www.GermanSchoolFl.com 954-288-7599

The German-American School offers a full immersion German and English language summer camp for children ages one to nine.

Children will experience the languages and cultures in a peaceful, quiet and fun environment. The camp curriculum offers projects with hands-on activities as well as group interaction during circle, music, art, and story time, in addition to puppet shows and outdoor activities.

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Inside Out Theatre’s unique summer program offers students training in a variety of theatre arts, with classes taught by professional artists. Students will learn acting, voice, dance, mime, physical comedy, Shakespeare, stage combat, stage make-up, audition techniques, commercial and film acting, improvisation and more.

The Junior Summer Intensive will present Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids, while the Advanced Summer Intensive will perform Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Summer Conservatory students will have the opportunity to perform the pop opera Bare.

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The Soref JCC has been providing summers of fun for the past 44 years. They have 2 great locations in Broward County to serve you and you’ll know that your children are in the safe and secure hands of JCC highly trained staff.

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nyone involved in family law, whether it be an attorney, mediator, or even a judge, will agree that relocation cases are often the most difficult and challenging.

Let me first explain the concept of RELOCATION. A relocation occurs when one parent is seeking permission to relocate with a minor child more than 50 miles from their home.

This generally occurs post judgment, meaning after the parties have already been divorced; although it could be an element that is addressed during the dissolution itself. It is not the parent’s relocation that becomes an issue, but rather the minor child’s. Several years ago, the Florida Legislature passed a relocation statute, which dictates how these matters must proceed. A parent who was or is married to the other parent (paternity cases are not always the same), must receive either written permission from the other parent or a court order allowing the relocation to occur. Assuming there is no agreement between the parents, Florida Statutes require the “relocating parent” to file a Petition to Relocate. If a time-sharing schedule has already been established by the court, a request to modify the time-sharing schedule must also be included. The Petition must be served upon the other parent, who will have twenty days to respond. The petition must include the following language: A RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION OBJECTING TO RELOCATION MUST BE MADE IN WRITING, FILED WITH THE COURT, AND SERVED ON THE PARENT OR OTHER PERSON SEEKING TO RELOCATE WITHIN 20 DAYS AFTER SERVICE OF THIS SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION TO RELOCATE. IF YOU FAIL TO TIMELY OBJECT TO THE RELOCATION, THE RELOCATION WILL BE ALLOWED, UNLESS IT IS NOT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD, WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND WITHOUT A HEARING.

The Petition must include the following:

• A description of the location of the intended new residence, including the state, city and specific address if known • The home telephone number of the intended new residence • The date of the intended move • A detailed statement of the specific reasons for the proposed relocation. If it is based upon a job offer which has been reduced to writing, it must be attached.

• A proposal for the modified time sharing schedule.

In deciding whether to grant the relocation, the Court must consider:

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• The relationship between the minor child and the nonrelocating parent • The age and developmental stage of the child and the likely impact a relocation will have on that child • The feasibility of preserving the relationship between the child and the nonrelocating parent • The child’s preference, taking into consideration the age and maturity of the child • Whether the relocation will enhance the general quality of life for the child and the parent seeking relocation • The reasons the nonrelocating parent is in fact objecting • The current economic and employment circumstances of each parent • Whether the relocation is being sought in good faith • ANY OTHER FACTOR AFFECTING THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD.

As you can see, this is a complicated issue. It would be best for both parties to seek legal counsel before considering such a move.

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he arch of a person’s foot is the main supporting structure of the body. It is composed of bones that are connected by ligaments. If the ligaments are strong, the integrity of the arch remains intact. Ligaments that are loose or weak allow the arch to flatten. When this occurs, muscles try ineffectively to hold up the arch. Pain in the foot, legs, ankle and back often develops.

CAUSES: Flatfeet include loose ligaments in the arch. Trauma to tendons or bone abnormalities can cause the foot to flatten. Tight calf muscles can severely aggravate the condition. Arthritis in the foot or ankle (rheumatoid or psoriatic) can be a predisposing factor in flatfeet.

SYMPTOMS: Pain usually in the arch, ankles and legs aggravated by standing and walking is a symptom. Premature fatigue during any type of activity frequently occurs. Cramping in the legs, especially at night, is common. In children, a general lack of interest in participating in sports may also be seen.

SIGNS: A flat arch when standing or the foot excessively points to the outside especially during gait. Bulging of the bones on the inside of the ankle and foot are usually seen. Flatfeet are usually associated with knock-knees and abnormal shoe wear.

RELATED PROBLEMS: Back and knee problems are seen, especially in children and men. Hammertoes, heel spurs and bunions are often associated with flatfeet as a person ages. Arthritis in the foot, ankle, knees, hips and back is also common with aging. Inactivity, which can cause weight gain and poor cardiovascular fitness may also result.

TREATMENT: The first step is identifying the area of pain and underlying cause as early as possible. Other treatments include: wearing proper shoe gear and custom molded orthotics to support the foot and the entire extremity; physical therapy to improve flexibility, strength, balance and coordination; stretching of the calf muscles in a cast to diminish excessive strain on the arch and improve flexibility; and surgery to correct the deformity and return the child or adult to full function.

■ Dr. John Goodner is a Board Certified Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgeon with the Foot, Ankle and Leg Specialists of South Florida and specializes in sports medicine foot and ankle injuries, foot and ankle arthroscopy, lower extremity trauma, and lower extremity deformities in infants, children, teens and adults. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine in Plantation is located at 17842 NW 2nd St Pembroke Pines, FL 33029-2806 Tel: (954) 430-9901 The practice website is www.

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roward County Public Schools (BCPS) is getting ready to power up with new electric school buses, thanks to a grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Through the grant, the District is purchasing 60 electric buses. BCPS is also partnering with Florida Power & Light Company, which will provide the charging infrastructure for the electric buses at each BCPS transportation terminal.

Each electric bus is a standard 72-passenger vehicle.

Unlike typical diesel buses, the electric buses produce no emissions at the tailpipe and are quiet on the road – reducing noise pollution. The quiet ride makes it more comfortable for passengers inside to have conversations.

The District is now working to complete its order for the 60 new buses, with the goal of having them delivered and ready to use within the next year. Once the buses hit the road, BCPS will be operating the largest fleet of electric buses in the state.

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“This exciting opportunity is an example of our District’s commitment to protect the communities we drive-through and the environment as we move toward healthier and more environmentally friendly transportation options,” said BCPS Superintendent Robert W. Runcie. “We appreciate the state’s support and collaboration with this grant.

Reducing our carbon footprint is a responsibility we all share. We’re excited to be taking this first step with 60 electric buses and look forward to expanding our fleet of electric buses moving forward.”

The District’s Student Transportation and Fleet Services Department includes approximately 1,300 buses, with about 950 used during daily routes and the remaining buses used for school events and activities. The new electric buses will serve as replacements for older diesel school buses built-in or before 2009.

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ear Readers: We’re well into 2021 and while vaccines have us hopeful, the COVID-19 pandemic still has many feeling anxious, worried and isolated. This month has been dedicated to bringing awareness to mental health issues such as these. During May, the City of Pembroke Pines along with National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health by issuing a proclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month. In the Proclamation I strongly urge the citizens in our community to commit to increasing and understanding mental health illnesses, reducing stigma and discrimination, and promoting appreciation and accessible services for all people with mental illnesses.

Mental Health is often misunderstood because it is hard to define. It involves one’s social, emotional, and psychological well-being, and affects thoughts, feelings, and actions. When a person has positive mental health, they are better equipped to handle stress, be more productive, and realize their full potential.

If you or a loved one is experiencing mental health issues, please visit resources we’ve posted on the city’s website at www.ppines. com. Simply click on Resident Resources at the top of the website and Mental Health Resources under Living in Pines.

It’s also time to start preparing for Hurricane Season. On Sunday, May 9, 2021 through Saturday, May 15, 2021, we recognize National Hurricane Preparedness Week. National Hurricane Preparedness is a nationwide effort to inform the public about hurricane hazards and to disseminate information and share knowledge which can be used to prepare and take action.

Hurricane preparedness is essential to all of us living in South Florida which is why we provide an extensive and comprehensive section regarding hurricanes, preparation and resources on the city’s website at www.ppines.com/hurricane called Pembroke Pines Prepared. There will also continually be helpful information posted on the city’s social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter throughout the season and year, and during National Hurricane Preparedness Week.

Please also join us virtually on Monday, May 31, 2021 at 9 am when the City of Pembroke Pines will honor our country’s men and women who have died in the military during a virtual Memorial Day observance. To ensure everyone’s safety, it will be a live feed tribute on the city’s Facebook page (fb./me/cityofpembrokepines) and Instagram (@cityofppines).

While Memorial Day may symbolize the start of summer for many, this is a special day set aside to honor all men and women who have died in military service for the United States. Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on May 5, 1868 by General John Logan, National Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. It was first observed on May 30, 1868 when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. The Day is now observed every year on the last Monday of May. For more information about the Memorial Day Observance, please call 954-392-2116.

Please remain safe. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 954-4501020, or by email at fortis@ppines.com.

Mayor Frank C. Ort i s City of Pembroke Pines

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Meet Seos & Hans. This father and son tandem are 14 and 12 years old! They are German Schnauzers but only speak Spanish!

They love their snacks and posing for the camera. Their two favoriate things to do are going for walks and watching Netflix with their familiy.

Your Pet Could Be Our PET OF THE MONTH! ENTER YOUR PET TODAY! Every month Our City Pembroke Pines randomly picks a pet of the month winner.

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reetings My Fellow Miramarians, It has been a trying year and a half but thankfully, our city is moving forward and the path is clearer. As COVID-19 vaccines become more available, I wanted to let you know what is happening in our great city that will give you guidance regarding COVID-19 testing and vaccinations.

For quite some time, we’ve had testing sites at Shirley Branca Park in Historic Miramar and the CVS at Miramar Parkway and Flamingo Road and that will continue. In addition, I was able to secure a permanent vaccine location at Vizcaya Park in Miramar, 14200 SW 55th Street, Miramar FL 33027. Our vaccination site provides 200 doses per day and that allocation is expected to increase to 400 doses in the coming weeks. The State-Run site gives the community access to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines for both the first and second doses.

Named the Miramar Health Equity Site, it is open 7 day per week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on a first come, first served basis, No appointment needed. Please remember to bring proof of Florida residency such as a Florida Driver’s license. If you need additional information, please visit www.MiramarFL.gov/Vaccine.

We at the City are always trying to do our best on behalf of our wonderful residents and will continue to do so. Our number one priority is the safety and well-being of our residents.

I also wanted to let you know about some things we’ve been doing out of the Mayor’s office. Health & Fitness has always been a passion of mine personally and when I was elected Commissioner and subsequently Mayor of Miramar, I brought that effort to the residents as well. We began with the Annual 3k Run/Walk- Health & Fitness Fair and three years ago, increased that to a 5K Run-Health & Fitness Fair. We were able to have our event this year, on a smaller, but none-the-less, wonderfully successful scale.

To help our residents release and heal, for about a month now, we’ve been offering Free Yoga on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. at City Hall Plaza, by the Botanical Garden. This has become so popular, we’ve decided to extend the sessions another 10 weeks and will possibly be adding a weeknight offering of Free Yoga as well. Sponsored by my office and led by Yogi Rocki Roland, the sessions are for enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you’ve been practicing yoga for years or newly interested, I invite you to join us. You won’t regret it.

My office continues to sponsor free Wi-Fi for families with school children who cannot afford to do so at this time. The program will continue for an additional six months, if you are a family in need, please contact your school administration and they will advise you.

Please note, your school must be a Title 1 School in Miramar.

Lastly, Commissioner Winston F. Barnes and I co-hosted Vietnam Veterans Day on March 29th, in partnership with the Jr. ROTC at Everglades High School. These phenomenal Veterans have not always been received as they should have been and Commissioner Barnes and I joined together to recognize our Vets and extended our thanks for all they’ve done on behalf of our country.

Yours in Service,

Wayne M. Messam Mayor, Miramar

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FROM THE STATEHOUSE

INTRODUCING SERENA’S LAW

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ear Residents, On March 1st I traveled to Tallahassee for the Legislative Session. I have proposed multiple pieces of legislation to address issues both within our cities and across the State. One bill I would like to highlight is HB 1229. Representative Persons- Mulicka (R) and I introduced Serena’s Law to protect child victims from sexual assault.

As a mother, when I dropped my daughters off at a camp or a youth group, I was under the impression that a thorough background check was done on the people that would be around my children. After hearing Serena’s story, it is clear that a loophole in public court records exists that could impact the safety of our children. The namesake of the bill was a victim of childhood sexual abuse and pursued action in civil court and an injunction was entered for her protection. Despite this, she discovered that her perpetrator’s name did not appear in searchable court records, and that he was volunteering with youth organizations. The result of this gap is that background checks may not show that potential employees or volunteers have had court ordered injunctions issued against them for the protection of minors. Serena’s law is an effort to fix this. This bill ensures that if a court determines that an adult has sexually abused a minor or enacts an order to keep the adult away from a child, individuals such as school administrators or summer camp employers, can search for the identity of the offender. I appreciate Serena coming forward and sharing her story to keep Florida’s children safe.

In addition to this bill, I have introduced numerous bills relating to healthcare coverage for children, healthcare disparities, inland and coastal flood mitigation, affordable housing, protecting the anonymity of sexual assault victims, and removing State penalties for high stakes testing (FSA) during COVID-19. I have filed appropriations to address flooding and road safety in Southwest Ranches, Davie and Pembroke Pines. I have co sponsored numerous bills including ones to fix the broken unemployment system, improve VPK education, provide mental healthcare to veterans, require gun safety measures, and repeal preemption of local laws on the sale of disposable plastics.

I am also fighting against any changes to Florida’s Bright Futures Scholarship Program. Once this Session closes, I will be setting aside time to meet with you, hear your ideas, and develop bill ideas for next Session.

Please do not hesitate to contact me at (954) 668-3662 and robin.bartleman@myfloridahouse.gov.

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s we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, our children remain more connected to the internet than ever before.

Making sure our children remain safe while engaging in online activity is of paramount importance. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children defines online enticement as an individual communicating with someone believed to be a child via the internet with the intent to commit a sexual offense or abduction. Online enticement can result in child sexual abuse, human trafficking, and other violent crimes against children. These devastating crimes have long-term effects on the children that are victimized, which can range from psychological, behavioral, and physical damage. Psychological impact may include depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other trauma-related concerns. Behavioral impact can include suicidal ideation, promiscuity, and other inappropriate sexual behavior, running away, drugs / alcohol use, aggressive / violent behavior, poor performance in school, truancy, defiant behavior, criminal behavior, and other maladaptive behavior.

Physical impact may include STDs, HIV/AIDS, child pregnancy, inhibiting the child to have children as an adult, and other health-related issues.

Predators use several different methods to lure children online.

They exploit the anonymity that online activity provides them.

Methods predators use include developing rapport, pretending to be younger, offering something to lure the child, pretending to be someone they are not (i.e. a modeling agency), engaging in sexual conversation, role playing, and sending sexually explicit pictures of themselves (asking the child to reciprocate). Often these methods are gradual and are used to groom the child.

Children may exhibit warning signs that indicate potential online victimization is occurring. Warning signs include withdrawal / isolation, sudden increase in screen time, secretive behavior surrounding online use (i.e. changing password, minimizing screen, turning off computer suddenly), communicating with an unknown person online, receiving unexplained gifts from unknown persons, etc.

It is imperative for parents and caregivers to learn how to safeguard children against online predators. Preventative techniques can include regular open and direct communication about online safety, connect as a family, limit online time for everyone, be aware of and monitor your child’s online usage (i.e. websites visited, social media accounts, etc.), use of parental settings and privacy controls.

Empowering you and your family with knowledge about online safety goes a long way in prevention and helps to keep everyone safe!

For more information, contact or go to the following websites: Miramar Police Department Victim Services Unit: (954) 602-4130 / www.miramarpd.org/Victim-Services-Unit Nancy J. Cotterman Sexual Assault Treatment Center: (954) 357-5775 / www.broward.org/NancyJcottermancenter/ Florida Council Against Sexual Violence: (850) 297- 2000 / www.fcasv.org/ National Sexual Violence Resource Center: (877) 739-3895 / www.nsvrc.org/ National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: 1-800-843-5678 / www.missingkids.com/ National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 / www.humantraffickinghotline.org/

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