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Investment Opportunity !! Here is an opportunity to have your very own outdoor soccer field,which already has floodlights in place for night games. Property also comes with a 5206 sq feet free standing building on the complex. Seller financing available. Offered at $2,200,000. Call Filippo Vespa – 954-540-2806

SW RANCHES

Palatial 3 story private gated estate on 7.5 acres. Featuring: library, office, stained glass windows, gourmet kitchen, 12 seat theatre, game room, bowling alley, 4 fireplaces, elevator, 9 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, 4 half bathrooms, and so much more. Offered at $ 12,900,000. Call Jean Kachik – (954) 646-0777

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS

Nine units built in 1988 to be sold together. Offered at $1,640,000. Call Patricia Woods from The Rosen Team - 954-478-3668

MIAMI

Spectacular modern home with over $100,000. In upgrades. Home features 4BR, 5.5BA, top of the line appliances, wine cellar, security cameras, large paved patio, hardwood floors in all bedrooms, outside kitchen and so much more, definitely a must see. Offered at $1,335,000. Call Jeannette Vaught – (954) 682-2526

SW RANCHES

This beautiful gated Estate sits on a 3 acre lot. Second floor 5 bedrooms plus huge office/gym,2 baths 14 closets. First floor two rooms with 3 1/2 bathrooms. Bamboo flooring throughout . Separate CBS two bedrooms on law, Doll house. Barn with 6 stalls. 16 cameras security. Offered at $1,389,000. Call Rosa Rosales (954) 303-2701

MIAMI

Investor’s Dream, this rental property is priced just right to sell quickly..100% LEASED. Well maintained. Bldg. 7,335 sqft. & Lot 9,300 sqft. 3-Stories Bldg, Concrete BLK Stucco, New roof, Built in 1972. 6 units-2BR/1.5BA, 1 unit -3BR/1.5BA and 1unit-1BR/1BA., 8 units in total, , 8 parking spaces Offered at $1,499,990.00. Call Claudia Glikman – (786) 302-6474

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PARKLAND

Beautiful Estate Home with large lot. Home features, 4BR, 4.5BA, screened pool, crown molding throughout home, Accordion Shutters, high vaulted ceiling, wood cabinetry in kitchen with granite countertop, butler pantry. Must see! Offered at 1,050,000. Call Indra Ragbir – (954) 773-1557 vor Haimnath Ragbir – (954) 818-1475

WESTON

Gorgeous lakefront pool home in guard gated community, featuring impact windows thru out, marble floors, wood cabinets, theatre room, chef’s kitchen, library, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, on ½ acre lot. City water and sewer. Offered at $2,150,000. Call Jean Kachik – (954) 646-0777

HALLANDALE

Immaculately 3/3 Unit With Direct Ocean Views from Every Room! 3BR/3BA, Totally Remodeled Open Gourmet kitchen. Granite Counter Tops, marble floors. Enjoy resort style life, full spa, fitness center, restaurants & bar w/pool service, full time concierge & valet. Offered at $999,000. Call Claudia Glikman - (786) 302-6474

ORLANDO

Single family home in the gated community of Retreat at Wekiva. This 2 story home features: 4BR/3BA, amazing water view, master bedroom with sitting room with covered terrace overlooking the water, wood & tile floor and so much more. Offered at $365,000. Call Yndira Diaz-Benitez – (305) 775-0198

OAKLAND PARK

Nice townhouse in a secure community. Home features: 3BR/2.5BA, over 1,200 sqft of living area. Well situated, everything within 10-15 minute drive or less. Offered at $230,000. Call Sandra Chai-Chang – (954) 918-3081

HALLANDALE

Price to sell fast! Right on the beach! Featuring, 2BR/2BA, over 1400 sqft of living area, large patio, new ceramic tile floors, ocean view, great amenities. Offered at $340,000. Call Filippo Vespa – (954) 540-2806

HOLLY WOOD

Spacious condo located 1 block from the beach and minutes from the boardwalk. Featuring: 2BR/2BA, tile throughout, huge walk-in closet, plenty of storage space, impact windows and doors, balcony, great views of ocean & Intracoastal. Walk to the new Margaretville, great restaurants & shopping. Offered at $289,000. Call Natasha Gonell – (954) 643-5770

PEMBROKE PINES

Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home featuring wood flooring throughout living area and tile in the bedrooms. Upgraded kitchen, granite counter, wood cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. Fenced backyard, community club house pool and so much more. Offered at $430,000. Call Lisa Meyers-Archer – (954) 732-3775

SUNRISE

4BR/2BA with large driveway, over 1,700 sqft of living area, garage converted into 4th bedroom. Kitchen features stainless steel appliances and breakfast area. Fenced backyard has luscious fruit trees. Investor’s paradise. Currently rented for $2100/month Offered at $295,000. Call Indra Ragbir – (954) 773-1557 or Haimnath Ragbir - (954) 818-1475

SUNNY ISLES

Beautiful views of the ocean and of the city. Newly remodeled, 1BR/1BA, walk in closet, 2 balconies, washer/ dryer, lots of amenities to enjoy, walking distance to shops and restaurants and so much more. Definitely must see. Offered at $639,900. Call Claudia Glikman – (786) 302-6474

TAMARAC

Beautiful courtyard style home on a huge corner lot in prestigious Woodlands Community. Great water & golf views. Home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, modern kitchen with granite counter tops, neutral tiles in living area and so much more. Offered at $299,900. Call Deepti Sarkarati – (954) 644-9427

MIAMI

Two story single family home in Spanish Lakes, featuring: 3BR/2.5BA, ceramic tile downstairs, carpet upstairs, covered patio, hurricane shutters, A/C two years old, low association, community pool, great schools and so much more. Definitely a must see. Offered at $340,000. Call Jackie Rodriguez – (954) 682-9869

CONTENTS

DINING GUIDE

PUBLISHER’S PAGE

CAN DO KID

63-69 Good Eats

71 Young Author Sees Success with Published Book

12 Flurries in the Forecast for Weston Winter Safety Expo

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

CALENDAR

79 Your Smile Matters at Sweet Hart Dental

14 January 2017

79 Your Goal Weight Is Just Weeks Away With Weston HCG Center

COMMUNITY NEWS

91 Ring in the Chinese New Year at Parc 28

16 Mayor and Commissioners Take Oath of Office

TEE TO GREEN

20 Weston Welcomes Symphony of the Americas’ Firery Romances on the Big Screen

81 Bunker Shots

20 WestonNights Concert Series Sizzles with Disco Reignited 24 Students Remain Diving Force Behind The Harvest Drive

26 Weston Maintains Top Credit Rating Recognitions 28 Weston AAUW Branch Celebrates 10th Anniversary 34 Resolve to be Fire Safe in 2017 36 Weston Fire Chief Renews Chief Fire Officer Designation 36 Meet Weston’s New Assistant Fire Chief 38 Cleveland Clinic Florida Expands Services with State-of-the-Art Technology

MAYOR’S MESSAGE 30 Welcome to 2017

SCHOOL NEWS 42 The Sagemont School Celebrates 20 Years of Success 47 Eagle Point Elementary Named Everglades Champion School 48 Manatee Bay Elementary Students Practice Skills at Publix Family Math Night 51 Mock Trial Teaches Falcon Cove Students About Legal System 52 Cypress Bay Students Create STEM Club at Imagine Charter 54 Manatee Bay Students Help Pick President 54 ESOL Students ‘Rally” 58 Cypress Bay Students Donate Blood To Help Save Lives 58 Sagemont Students Help Feed the Need in Haiti 60 Everglades Elementary School First Graders Salute Veterans 60 Imagine Charter Students Thank Veterans For Their Service

HEALTH AND WELLNESS 44 Weight Loss – More Than Eating Healthy and Working Out

LEGALLY SPEAKING 84 The Relocation Issue 85 the world’s favorite newspaper™

PHOTO OF THE MONTH 86 “Spidey” 86 Your Pet Could Be Our Pet of the Month

PET CARE 88 Ear Infections

ROTARY NEWS 90 Weston Rotary Club Golf Tournament Benefits College-Bound Seniors

SNAPSHOTS FROM SCHOOL 92 Class Acts!

SEEN ON SCENE 98 Community Snapshots

74 Lose Weight With Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

22 LEGISLATIVE LOOK 30 Student Loan Scams

REAL ESTATE 32 When Is The Best Time To Sell?

FEATURE STORY

77 Tips For A Pain Free Neck

ASK THE EXPERT 46 The Value of Fat in Cosmetic Surgery 72 More Men Are Fighting the Signs of Aging 76 Flat Feet in Children and Adults 80 A Whiter Brighter Smile 82 When Would an Antibiotic Help my Red Eye?

POSITIVE PARENTING 50 Know How to Hover

41 Gymboree Play & Music Promotes Playful Parenting

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ew Year’s Day serves as a point in time for many of us to make a change; our New Year’s Resolutions. These resolutions, big and small, can be a helpful way for people to motivate themselves to improve their lives in a positive way. Like many people, our New Year’s Resolutions are focused on living healthier lives: we want to exercise more, eat healthier, and sleep better. To achieve these goals, we must develop new healthy habits. William James, a turn-of-the-century psychologist, was one of the first researchers to study habit forming. He discovered three keys to establishing a new habit: (i) Creating an environment to reinforce the behavior you are seeking; (ii) Sticking to the new routine until the habit is fully formed; (iii) Acting now, without delay. For our resolution to get healthy, we have dedicated Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings to working out. We have pledged to make sure we don’t miss a day, at least for the first two months of the year. If you have a New Year’s Resolution, block out the time, don’t let anyone or anything interfere with your focus, and, in the words of the Nike slogan, Just do it! Wishing you a Happy & Healthy New Year! Sincerely,

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“Seducing Doctor Lewis” – The Weston Foreign Film Series, presented by the Arts Council of Greater Weston and City of Weston, presents this French film about a tiny fishing village’s plan to lure a doctor to their island. Show times are at 4:45pm and 7:30pm at AMC Weston 8. Tickets, if available, are $8 at the theater on the night of the show. For more information, visit www.1weston.com.

Weston Friends Club 5-Deck Canasta – This game is played at a member’s home on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. If you are interested in this activity or more information about Weston Friends Club, please call Nancy Russo at 954-385-1445.

11th Weston Friends Club Bunko – This group meets on the second Wednesday of the month from 9:30am until about noon. For more information about this monthly activity, call Bunko Chair Becky Hooker at 954-557-3460.

20th Winter Safety Expo – Cypress Bay High School will be transformed into a winter wonderland from 6-8:30pm as the City of Weston and BSO present this fun-filled event. It features police, fire and rescue vehicles, children’s activities, hot chocolate and cookies and much more – including SNOW! Call 954-389-4321 for more information.

Weston Library Book Club – All are welcome to join a book talk on The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom. Copies of the book are available at the information desk. This book club meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30pm at the Weston Branch Library. For more information call 954-357-5304.

14th Puppet Show – The Weston Branch Library presents a free puppet show promoting tolerance. “Tales of Togetherness” is based on the children’s books Big Al and The Crayon Box That Talked. It takes place from 11:30am-12:15pm. For more informationcall Kristin Delacoste at 954-357-5386.

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Judo & Jiu Jitsu – DSJJ Team Judo - Jiu Jitsu is holding free introductory classes for children. Judo and Jiu Jitsu help kids stay fit and teaches discipline. The classes are from 10-11pm for ages 4-7 and 11-12pm for ages 8-12. Contact: 754-701-5551

24th Healthy Eating and Sleep – A licensed dietitian will show you how to sleep deeper through better nutrition habits. The workshop is from 6-7:30pm at the Weston Branch Library. Call 954-3575304 for more information.

25th Weston Friends Club Simply 5-deck Canasta – Three tables play a 5-deck version of canasta (also known as “hand and foot”) on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 1-4 p.m. Please contact Chair Judy Good at 954-349-1578 if you are interested in this activity or want more information about Weston Friends Club.

28th Free Magic Show – Magician Dave Kaplan presents two free magic shows for children at the Weston Community Center. The show features card tricks, magic ropes, rings and scarves. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Show times are at 1:30pm and 3pm. For more information, please call 954-389-4321.

AAUW Weston Anniversary Party – The Weston Branch of the American Association of University Women is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a cocktail party at the Bonaventure Country Club from 5:30-7:30pm. AAUW Weston’s mission is to empower women and girls. If you are interested in joining the party, email westonaauw@gmail. com.

21st Fiery Romances on the Big Screen – The Symphony of the Americas Orchestra presents magnificent romantic works of the Classical repertoire enhanced by exciting close-ups from multiple cameras projected on the big screens. The concert is at 7:30pm in the Cypress Bay Theater. Presale tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students, or $30 for adults and $15 for students at the door. This show is presented by the City of Weston in cooperation with the Weston Philharmonic Society. For more information visit www.WestonFl.org.

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30th Weston Art Guild Meeting – At this month’s meeting, Brazilian artist Eliane Harvey will demonstrate her abstract technique in acrylic using colors and circles. The meeting is free and open to the public. It takes place from 7-9pm at Rick Case Hyundai. Contact Barbara Burk at 504-427-0129 for more information.

Feb. 4th Island Dreaming – The WestonNights Concert Series continues with an evening of Jimmy Buffet-style music. The free concert takes place from 7-10pm at the event stage in Weston Regional Park. Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs and come early to get good seating. Enjoy a variety of food options for purchase from popular food truck vendors. For more information visit www.westonfl.org.

Free Yoga – Weston Yoga and Wellness Center is offering free yoga classes to celebrate both the New Year and the opening of their new studio. Classes are available all day, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Stop by their studio at 2600 Glades Circle or call 954-3496868 for more information.

“Kung Fu Panda 3” – Bring the blankets, lawn chairs and plenty of popcorn -- it’s time for Moonlight Movies in the Park. In this animated film, Po must do the impossible and learn to train a village full of his funloving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas. The free, family event takes place behind the Event Stage in the Weston Regional Park. The movie begins at 7:30pm. For more information, please call 954-389-4321.

29th Celebrate the Arts – Join your friends and family from 12-5pm at Weston Town Center. Celebrate the Arts will highlight hands-on participation in the visual arts, performance, dance, and literary art. It is presented by The Arts Council of Greater Weston, the City of Weston

Feb. 7th NSU University School Open House – Prospective families are invited to tour the campus at 9am and see how teachers inspire students with innovative classroom lessons and 21st century teaching strategies. The school is located at 3375 SW 75th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale. To RSVP, visit uschool.nova.edu/openhouse or call 954-262-4506.

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Mayor and Commissioners Take Oath of Office COMMUNITY NEWS

BY STACEY BOMSER

Mayor Daniel Stermer, Commissioner Toby Feuer, Commissioner Thomas Kallman, and Commissioner Margaret Brown. Photos courtesy City of Weston.

Mayor Daniel Stermer was administered the Oath of Office by his children, Jaclyn, Zachary and Adam.

here’s a new face on the Weston City Commission. Newly elected Commissioner Margaret “Peggy” Brown was sworn into office, along with Mayor Daniel Stermer and Commissioner Thomas Kallman, who were both reelected without opposition. All three will serve a four-year term on the City Commission, expiring in November 2020. Commissioner Toby Feuer’s seat does not expire until November 2018. In March, Weston voters will elect a new commissioner to fill the seat vacated by Jim Norton. The qualifying period for that election opens this month. During the swearing in ceremony on November 21st, Commissioner Brown was administered the Oath of Office by her husband, Eric Brown, while family, friends, co-workers and supporters watched. She has been a Weston resident since 1999. Commissioner Brown is the Regional Executive Director of the Center for Hearing and Communications, a not-for-profit agency providing life-affirming hearing health care counseling and

Newly elected City Commissioner Margaret “Peggy” Brown was administered the Oath of Office by her husband, Eric Brown.

Commissioner Thomas Kallman was administered the Oath of Office by Broward County Property Appraiser-elect Martin Kiar.

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Celebrate the Arts Day Inspires Creativity COMMUNITY NEWS

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he fifth annual Celebrate the Arts Day promises something for everyone. Not only does it recognize the tremendous talent in our community, but it encourages everyone to discover their inner artist. The family-friendly event takes place on Sunday, January 29th at Weston Town Center. Sponsored by the Arts Council of Greater Weston and the City of Weston, it was voted Best Family Event in the 2016 Best of Weston. This one-of-a-kind festival features hands-on activities to try, performances to watch, and educational exhibits to experience. “Celebrate the Arts provides an unforgettable day of art, music, and great fun for the whole family – toddlers to grandparents,” boasts Event Chair Carole Myers. “Best of all – it’s all free!” Young At Art Museum will return with its open air studio. It offers painting, a pottery wheel, print-making and other creative artistic activities for visitors to try. Guests can learn new skills, experience new techniques and even take home their own creations. As in past years, Weston students will play an active part in Celebrate the Arts Day. Musicians from The Sagemont School band and other area musical and dance schools will perform. Ceramics, photography and robotics clubs from

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Weston Welcomes Symphony of the Americas’ Fiery Romances on the Big Screen BY STACEY BOMSER

he Symphony of the Americas’ Fiery Romances on the Big Screen will heat up the hearts of music lovers on Saturday, January 21st at 7:30pm in the Cypress Bay High School auditorium. The City of Weston, in cooperation with the Weston Philharmonic Society, presents this magnificent concert featuring the full Symphony of the Americas Orchestra, under the baton of Artistic Director Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese, accompanied by the world-famous keyboard duo, The Keyboard Duo of Dunlap and Pennington Dunlap and Pennington, on the will accompany the Symphony of the Americas. piano and Wersi digital keyboard. Fiery Romances on the Big Screen will be a treat for the senses. The concert features romantic works of the Classical repertoire, re-imagined for a full orchestra and keyboard accompaniment, enhanced by famous romantic cinematic scenes projected onto oversized screens. The program will include such works as Grieg’s Piano Concerto as well as his Symphonic Dances. Weston City Commissioner Toby Feuer, liaison to the Weston Philharmonic Board of Directors, encourages Weston residents to take advantage of the Weston Symphony Series concerts, calling them one of the best values in South Florida. “A world-class orchestra performance, minutes from your home, free parking, and a ticket price less than half of any other venue. Each and every year the Symphony of the Americas executes a performance more spectacular than the last.”

Weston Philharmonic Society Co-President Andrea Burghhardt urges music lovers to purchase their tickets early. “We expect heavy demand for this truly remarkable event. Don’t be shut out of this opportunity to fill your senses with visual romance and lush music.” Tickets are on sale now at the Weston Community Center (inside Weston Regional Park), Mia of London Jewelers (4529 Weston Road) and Glamopolitan Beauty Lounge Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese will (1660 Market Street). General conduct the Symphony of the Americas’ Fiery Romances on the Big Screen. admission tickets are $20 in advance or $30 at the door; student tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Students are always welcome to attend Weston Philharmonic Society programs. The non-profit organization is committed to bringing quality concerts to the Weston community and supporting music appreciation for Weston students. “We are pleased to provide free in-school educational concerts to all Weston public elementary schools,” states Co-President Lou Marett. “It is also our pleasure to grant scholarships for high school seniors from Cypress Bay and Western High School desiring to pursue careers in music.” For more information on Fiery Romances on the Big Screen call 954-389-4321 or visit http://www.westonfl.org/Events.

WestonNights Concert Series Sizzles with Disco Reignited BY STACEY BOMSER

isco fever swept through Weston when the popular WestonNights Concert Series returned with Disco Reignited. More than 1,000 people attended the free concert at Weston Regional Park. Concert goers “got their groove on” as the band Playlist performed popular party songs such as Disco Inferno, Superfreak, Celebration and I Will Survive, and many more hits from the disco era. Following the concert, Don Decker, Weston’s Director of Parks and Recreation, commented to the band, “I guess Disco is not dead because everyone who attended had a blast. I saw more people up and dancing throughout this concert than at any of our previous concerts which tells me people were having a groovy time.” Disco Reignited was the first of three free concerts in the park presented by the City of Weston. The WestonNights Concert Series continues with a Jimmy Buffet-style night in the islands and a trip back to the 80’s. Party in paradise with Jimmy Stowe & the Stowaways as they sail into Weston on February 4th for Island Dreaming with an incredible mix of trop-rock tunes and a captivating stage show. This dynamic party/dance band performs all the songs you know by heart, such as Cheeseburger in Paradise, Margaritaville, and Brown Eyed Girl. On March 4th, it’s Totally Awesome 80’s. The band Private Stock will perform a mix of everything from hair band ballads such as Here I Go Again, Sweet Child of Mine and Pour Some Sugar on Me to glamour girls like Madonna, Cindy Lauper, and Blondie, and plenty of classic 80’s songs such as Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey, Glory Days by Bruce Springsteen or Love Shack by B-52s. All concerts take place at 7pm on the event stage in Weston Regional Park.

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tudents from Weston and across Broward County were able to help nearly 15,000 people this past holiday season through Harvest Drive. Now in its 25th year, Harvest Drive began as a simple canned food drive at Country Isles Elementary School, but has grown into a year-round endeavor. “Our mission has always been to teach children at a young age that their contributions can make a difference in the lives of others,” explains Harvest Drive, Inc., Founder Renee Herman, who credits the student volunteers for making this project possible. She says the 2016 Harvest Drive was the most successful to date, thanks in part to participation from Cypress Bay High School, Falcon Cove Middle School, Tequesta Trace Middle School and Weston elementary schools. This was the fifth year that Cypress Bay has served as a distribution site, fulfilling the needs of 100 families here in Weston, along with another 110 families at a benefactor school in east Fort Lauderdale. Recipient families received ten grocery bags filled with food and basic household necessities, along with a gift card to purchase perishable items such as a turkey for their holiday meal. Herman credits Cypress Bay with helping promote the Harvest Drive at other schools, with students serving as mentors and sharing tips on how to run a successful collection. On January 12th, Cypress Bay is hosting an Altruism Banquet, to honor the lead students and faculty from about 24 schools. “This was totally their idea. These kids are so motivated,” notes Herman. “It’s really incredible to see how they want to do

more and more each year.” Herman says community support for the Harvest Drive has grown as well. Locally, she thanks the Weston Rotary for its continual support as well as members of the Weston Flyers cycling club, which holds an annual ride to benefit Harvest Drive. Once again, the Florida Panthers partnered with Harvest Drive. Herman says the hockey team really came through this year, hosting a Turkey Drive which collected over 500 turkeys, more than enough to fulfill the needs at Western High School, the Harvest Drive’s flagship distribution site. Western High School is also home to the Harvest Boutique. It was the biggest ever, with donations filling the auditorium with racks of clothHarvest Drive Founder Renee Herman, ing, hundreds of pairs of shoes, plus with sons Jonathan and Adam, and children’s toys, games and books, as Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. well as housewares. Herman thanks the Weston community for donating new and gently used toys and books during collections at Moonlight Movies in the Park and other events. Even though the holidays are over, the Harvest Drive continues. It is a yearround effort, stocking two food pantries; one at Western High School. To learn more about the Harvest Drive and how you can help, visit www.HarvestDriveFlorida.com.

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he City of Weston is starting the New Year in strong financial shape. It recently reaffirmed its top rating by Moody’s Investors Service. Coupled with its top rating by Standard & Poor, Weston’s stellar credit rating has been recognized by two of the most prestigious financial entities in the country. The system of rating securities was originated by John Moody in 1909. The purpose of Moody’s ratings is to provide investors with a simple system of gradation by which future relative creditworthiness of securities may be gauged. Moody’s Investor Service affirmed Weston’s ‘Aaa’ rating, its highest quality ranking relating to creditworthiness. Moody’s ratings are based upon the analysis of four primary factors relating to municipal finance: economy, debt, finance and administrative/management. Weston was specifically cited as having a notably strong socioeconomic profile with a substantial tax base, a robust financial position, and exceptionally light debt and pension burdens. Residents and local business owners should feel confident in Weston’s financial position. Per Moody’s report, Weston’s credit is of the “highest quality, and its Aaa rating significantly surpasses the median rating of Aa3 for U.S. cities.”

Standard & Poor affirmed its ‘AAA’ rating for the City of Weston in 2010. Only two other municipalities in the State of Florida earned the Standard & Poor AAA credit rating, putting Weston in very exclusive company. Furthermore, Weston was one of only five municipalities to achieve Moody’s Aaa credit rating. It joins Boca Raton, Coral Gables, Palm Beach and Jupiter. These top credit ratings are valuable for the City to continue to obtain the most favorable interest rates and terms for future borrowing. In his Fiscal Year 2017 budget message, City Manager John Flint commented on the City’s strong financial position: “Weston has now completed two decades as a municipal corporation, and with many noteworthy accomplishments. We have consistently maintained our fiscal discipline that has earned us AAA credit ratings with two agencies. We have successfully pioneered a contract style of management that has proven to be effective, efficient and sustainable.” To read Moody’s Local Government Issuer Comment Report on Weston visit http://www.westonfl.org/media/docs/misc/PFG_ IssuerComment_Report_Final_20161108164400.pdf.

Weston University Students Suit-up for Fire and Emergency Services Day BY STACEY BOMSER

t’s not very often that high school students get to play dress-up, but the 23 students enrolled in Weston University got to do just that during their visit to Weston Fire Station No. 81. On Fire and Emergency Medical Services Day, students visited with Weston BSO firefighters and paramedics where they learned how physically demanding and academically complex the fire and emergency services really are. The Weston U students were put to the test, donning the 80-pound fire gear, spraying fire hoses, and performing a mock “rescue” utilizing the jaws-of-life. Students even got the chance to climb aboard the ladder truck for a bird’s eye view of Weston from 100-feet. In addition to learning about the equipment and tactics used by firefighters and emergency personnel, the students were given an overview of all the integral parts that work together to make a Fire Department run smoothly – including administration, budget, technology, fire prevention, inspections, and education. This month, Weston University students study Weston’s Development Services, including Planning & Zoning and Engineering with a visit to Calvin, Giordano &

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he Weston Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Over the past decade it has been committed to empowering women and girls in our community. Dr. Kamala Anandam founded the Weston AAUW chapter in 2007, having been a member of the Fort Lauderdale branch. “I realized that there were many graduate women in Weston and neighboring cities who might be interesting in joining AAUW.” With networking and publicity generated by an article in Our City Weston, Dr. Anandam was able to recruit the 15 members required by the national association to start a local branch. Many of the charter members remain active – Renee Smoley, former Weston City Commissioner Mercedes Hendriksson, Broward School Board Member Robin Bartleman, Ruth Jacobson, and Marcia Kupferberg. Although its members come from different professional backgrounds, all share in AAUW’s mission to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. One of the ways the Weston branch does this is through its annual leadership conference for high school girls. “High school girls are getting ready to go out into the world as adults and take on the responsibility of their own lives. It is the appropriate stage to be introduced to what leadership is all about and understand what qualities they need to acquire if they wish to assume leadership positions,” explains Dr. Anandam. “We cover topics such as enlightened leadership, importance of recognizing that people are more valuable than projects, encouraging team work, and the need for selfesteem and self-satisfaction.” Over the years, AAUW Weston has worked to empower women through programs such as its “Get Up and Go” conference for women who had lost their jobs during the economic downturn. The conference showed them alternative ways to earn an income. The chapter also celebrated International Women’s Day by honoring local women and girls for their volunteer service to the community. AAUW Weston sponsors many events to benefit the entire community. It has organized programs on topics such as bullying, human trafficking, misuses of cell

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cannot think of a better place to be than here. One of the Top 10 Best Places to Live in America, as ranked by Money Magazine. Yes, we are extremely proud of that recognition. As residents and business owners it is yet another affirmation of why you invested in Weston. My fellow City Commissioners, Toby Feuer, Thomas Kallman and newly elected Margaret Brown and I, have no plans to rest on our laurels, but rather look forward to dedicating our time of service to making Weston even better. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate and introduce you to Commissioner Brown. Commissioner Brown has been a Weston resident since 1999. She is the Regional Executive Director of the Center for Hearing and Communications, a not-for-profit agency providing life-affirming hearing health care counseling and advocacy for the hard-of-hearing, deaf, and deaf/blind in South Florida. A veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, having served proudly and honorably for four years, Peggy is married to Eric Brown and the proud mother of two daughters and two grandsons. For a full biography of each member of your City Commission, you can visit our city website at http://www.westonfl.org/ Departments/CityCommission/YourCityCommission.aspx We encourage all residents to keep engaged and abreast of community happenings, including a Municipal Special Election on Tuesday, March 17, 2017 to fill the City Commission vacancy of Seat 3 on the City Commission. Keep informed by subscribing to Weston’s weekly E-newsletter, Newsday Tuesday. With the winter weather in South Florida comes a host of City events and programs that we encourage you and your family to enjoy. The 2017 Weston Winter Safety Expo will be held on Friday, January 20th from 6-8:30PM. This year’s event has a new location: The Cypress Bay High School track and field at 18600 Vista Park Blvd. Once again, a unique phenomenon takes place within the Weston bubble… It snows! Join us for an educational and activity-filled evening in a comfortable blizzard-like environment along with music, entertainment and “all the big toys” of the Broward Sheriff’s Office. On display are police, fire and rescue vehicles of all kinds; helicopters, marine unit, bomb squad, tactical rescue, Fish & Wildlife, FHP, Weston CERT, C.O.P and much more. There are kids’ activities, a winter wonderland photo area, informational booths and displays and, of course, what would a snowy night in Weston be without hot chocolate and cookies? This is a community event not to be missed. Next, we have concerts for every musical taste. Our WestonNights Free Outdoor concert series in the park continues with ISLAND DREAMING featuring Jimmy Stowe and the Stowaways on Saturday, February 4th and TOTALLY AWESOME 80’s with Private Stock on March 4th. Both concerts will be held at the Event Stage in Weston Regional Park from 7-10PM. All you need to bring is a lawn chair! Every WestonNights event has food trucks on site for a complete date night, or night out with friends and family. For those whose passion is the classics, we present the Symphony of the Americas Orchestra. Fiery Romances on the Big Screen is a ticketed performance on Saturday, January 21st and on March 12th a free outdoor performance in Weston Town Center. And yet there is more: the incredibly popular free monthly Moonlight Movies in the Park series continues through April; the Foreign Film Series; free professional puppet shows and magic shows at the Weston Community Center; Celebrate the Arts Day in Weston Town Center; Weston World Fest; and the annual Royal Egg Hunt and more. This incredible lineup of events is possible through the efforts of our Parks and Recreation department and passionate work of the Arts Council of Greater Weston, and the Weston Philharmonic Society in partnership with the City, whose members volunteer their time to bring arts programming to residents. Details of all events can be found on our city website Events Calendar at WestonFL.org/Events and in our Newsday Tuesday E-Newsletter. Until next time… Mayor Stermer can be contacted via email at dstermer@ westonfl.org or 954-385-2000.

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f you are like most people, the New Year means resolutions to be healthier, eat better, exercise more, or lose weight. As you make strides towards your New Year’s resolutions, consider making a resolution to protect your home and family from accidental fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there were 3,280 fire deaths and 15,700 fire related injuries in the United States during 2015. Also, the U.S. Fire Administration says that 83% of all fire deaths in the United States occur in the home. Nearly all home-related fires, deaths, and injuries were preventable. So as you ring in the New Year, consider these fire safety tips: ▸ Nearly half of all home fire deaths occur at night. Smoke alarms can wake you up if there’s a fire. Make sure your home is protected by working smoke alarms. Smoke detectors should be installed on every floor of your home, in every bedroom, and outside all sleeping areas. Smoke alarms that are interconnected are the most effective; when one sounds, they all sound. Make sure everyone in your home knows how to get outside and where to meet if the smoke alarm sounds. ▸ A smoke alarm with a dead battery is the same as having no smoke alarm. Resolve to test all of your smoke alarms to make sure they are working monthly. Replace the batteries in your smoke detector, if equipped, every six months. Replace your smoke alarms when they’re ten years old, or if they don’t beep when you test them. ▸ Cooking is the main cause of home fires and home fire injuries. While you’re preparing meals, remember to make safety the first ingredient. Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking at high temperatures. Fires start when the heat gets too high. If you see any smoke or grease starts to boil, turn the burner off. ▸ Since most home fires start in the kitchen or garage, keeping a home fire extinguisher in both locations is an excellent idea. A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives. Only use a portable fire extinguisher when the fire is contained in a small area, such as a wastebasket and is not growing. The number one priority is to get out of the home safely. ▸ On average, 25 home fires are started by candles daily, according to the NFPA. Avoid burning candles in your home altogether, but if you do, never leave a burning candle unattended. Keep them away from combustibles, and never fall asleep when burning a candle in your home. ▸ Do not store propane gas or gasoline in your home. Store propane or gasoline outside and away from the building, preferably in a storage shed. Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent, and only store enough gasoline as necessary. Only use approved gasoline storage containers. ▸ If you have children living in your home or visiting look for fire and burn dangers from their point of view. Never leave lighters or matches where children can reach them. By taking some of these simple, common sense steps in your home, you can “resolve to be fire safe in 2017”. For more information, please contact Fire Chief Bruce Angier at Fire Station 81 at 954-389-2015 or by email at Bruce_Angier@ sheriff.org.

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ongratulations to Weston Fire Chief Bruce Angier for successfully completing the Center for Public Safety Excellence’s voluntary recertification process for Chief Fire Officer. Chief Angier is one of only 1,184 firefighters worldwide to attain the prestigious Chief Fire Officer (CFO) designation. The CFO designation recognizes individuals who have demonstrated excellence in seven measured competencies: experience, education, professional development, professional contributions, association membership, community involvement and technical competencies. “Achieving designation as a CFO requires a strong educational background, diverse Weston Fire Chief Bruce Angier. participation in emerPhotos courtesy City of Weston. gency services at the local, state and national level, and demonstrated involvement in the broader community, all of which are validated by emergency services peers,” explains Chief Angier. He received his original Chief Fire Officer designation in 2013. Chief Angier says seeking recertification was important to him. “Maintaining the CFO designation demonstrates my commitment to life-long learning and community service, and helps document strategies for my personal career improvement and growth.” Chief Angier places great importance on professional development. “I am committed to providing the citizens of Weston the highest level of all-hazard emergency response possible. Professional development is the only way to remain connected to the fire service outside of my jurisdiction to identify trends, new technology, and new techniques in service delivery.”

In addition, Chief Angier says he sought CFO re-designation to inspire and encourage future leaders within the Broward Sheriff’s Office Department of Fire Rescue to seek professional development opportunities. Having a Fire Chief with CFO designation benefits Weston. “Many years ago, Fire Chiefs were selected simply because of their years of experience and technical abilities. Most were appointed as municipal government department heads

with little more than a high school education,” states Chief Angier. “Much has changed in the fire service since then, and the CFO designee program enables communities to identify fire department leaders with superior, well-rounded skill sets that are affirmed by outside industry experts. The program looks at the ‘whole’ officer and goes beyond just technical expertise.” Chief Angier was appointed Weston Fire Chief in June 2016, replacing Chief Harris Bouchillon who assumed another position within BSO Fire Rescue. Chief Angier, originally joined the Broward Sheriff’s Office Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services in 2014 as Assistant District Chief for the Weston district. Prior to that, he served a 25-year career with the Boca Raton Fire Rescue Department where he held the position of Battalion Chief for 14 years.

Meet Weston’s New Assistant Fire Chief BY STACEY BOMSER

eston Fire Chief Bruce Angier is pleased to announce that Jason Smith, MS, has been promoted to Assistant Fire Chief for the Weston District of the Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue & Emergency Services Department. Assistant Chief Smith may be a familiar face for many. He has been part of Weston Fire Rescue since 2015. Smith began his career as a firefighter with Light House Point Fire Rescue. In 2003, he joined BSO. Over the years, he served in many positions including acting driver, Lieutenant, Captain and acting Battalion. In addition, he served on several special operations teams including Air Rescue, Technical Rescue Team and Hazmat. Emergency Management is Smith’s area of expertise. He is an Assistant Dean for Barry University’s Emergency Management programs. He is also a training center coordinator for the American Heart Association, one of two State of Florida Education Coordinators for the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, and representative for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. As Assistant Fire Chief, Smith says his main role will be to “continue to provide excellent support and service to the City of Weston. This will Assistant Fire Chief Jason Smith. Asst. Fire Chief Smith talks to Weston Photos courtesy City of Weston. University students on Fire Services Day. include overseeing community initiatives such as CERT, CPR programs, etc., fleet purchasing and oversight, and fire station maintenance, safety Secondly, I want to provide the support needed to ascertain the most cutting-edge and survey oversight.” capabilities for our medical and fire responders. Finally, I would love to have our He has a personal appreciation for community CPR classes, as that is what CERT footprint become an example throughout the state and possibly the country.” ultimately led him to a career as a firefighter/paramedic. Smith says in 1999 he He says it is an honor to assume this role and he takes great pride in representwas walking out of his office when he saw a child choking on a mint. “The child’s ing Weston BSO Fire Rescue. “I am fortunate to have had wonderful predecessors parents were frantic and screaming ‘My child is choking!’ I had CPR training, but before me which created a solid template for success. I will continue to strengthen nothing else. I immediately ran over and assisted. I was able to dislodge the mint. this through my community involvement and ability to remain flexible with changes A couple of minutes later, Fire Rescue arrived and the child was fine. The feeling I that need to be made.” got from being a part of saving a life ultimately led me to where I am today.” When not on the job, Smith enjoys playing drums, snowboarding, and spending Assistant Chief Smith says he has three goals for his new position. “First, to time with his wife and seven-year-old daughter, with another baby on the way. remain the premier service for the residents of Weston and Broward County.

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apital contributions totaling more than a halfneurological procedures. Cleveland Clinic Florida is million dollars have funded two significant the first hospital in South Florida to use the ROSA 3.0 technology acquisitions at Cleveland Clinic for the surgical management of both common and Florida. One allows for the launch of a living donor complex disorders of the brain and central nervous liver transplant program and the other advances the system. In addition to epilepsy surgery, the ROSA 3.0 hospital’s epilepsy surgery program. can be used for deep brain stimulation, stereotactic Junming Le, PhD, and his wife, Iris Le, donated biopsy, and laser ablation, among other neurological $512,000 through the Iris & Junming Le Foundation procedures. to Cleveland Clinic Florida. The Le Foundation gift “We are grateful for the generous support of Dr. and funded the purchase of the CUSA Excel + Ultrasonic Mrs. Le, which allows us to put innovative technolTissue Ablation System and the ROSA 3.0 surgical ogy in the hands of our skilled surgeons,” said Wael robot. Barsoum, MD, President of Cleveland Clinic Florida. Dr. Junming and Iris Le donated $512,000 “I think that by donating this equipment, we will “As home to the top ranked hospital in South Florida, help save and improve a lot of lives,” said Dr. Le. “This to Cleveland Clinic Florida. we are committed to meeting the health care needs is the beginning of a new era for medical research, and Cleveland Clinic Florida of the communities we serve and that includes providing access to the most has a vital role to play. We are proud to support this renowned institution.” advanced surgical options for our patients.” The CUSA Excel + Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation System allows surgeons to Dr. Le, an adjunct professor of microbiology at New York University School of perform complex liver surgeries, including living-donor liver transplants, through Medicine, is co-inventor of Remicade, a medication that helped revolutionize the the safe and effective removal of soft tissue. In light of the current national organ treatment of autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, ulcershortage, living liver donation offers an alternative for some patients, but it is ative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. With royalties from Remicade, the Le Foundation not widely available in part due to the complexity of the surgery. The Transplant was established in 2006 to further medical research and patient care. Center at Cleveland Clinic Florida is the only transplant program in Broward Cleveland Clinic Florida is a not-for-profit, multi-specialty, acaCounty approved to perform living-donor liver transplants. It is the county’s largest demic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care provider of solid organ transplantation, performing adult liver, kidney and heart with research and education. It was ranked #1 among the best transplants. hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and fifth in The ROSA 3.0 surgical robot is an integrated multi-application console. It is Florida in US News & World Report’s 2016-2017 ranking of Best designed to mimic a human arm and perform surgery with very small instruments, Hospitals. some as thin as a needle, thereby increasing the safety and reliability of various

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or the past 40 years, parents and children worldwide have bonded through Gymboree. A leader in child development and positive parenting, Gymboree Play & Music offers a unique opportunity for parents and little ones alike to play, learn and share magical moments as a family.

Gymboree Play & Music of Weston is celebrating its first anniversary. Owner Helen Ramos shares more about the Gymboree program and what makes it special.

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Why did you decide to open Gymboree Play & Music of Weston? I decided to open

Gymboree because my children did the program and we really enjoyed it and saw how beneficial it was in their development. I am also a former elementary school teacher, with a Master’s Degree in Reading, and as an educator I recognized the academic benefits of the Gymboree program. Currently we are the only location in all of Broward County, so I also saw the need for this type of business with all of the families that reside in Weston and the surrounding areas.

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What can people expect when they visit Gymboree Play & Music of Weston? You will

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How is Gymboree different than other parent-child programs? I would say what

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The Sagemont School Celebrates 20 Years of Success

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Furthermore, this ensures our students are prepared for any digital learning experiences they encounter in college.” As a college-preparatory school, Sagemont is committed to preparing its students for the rigorous demands of college or university. Sagemont graduates are sought after by the finest institutions in the country, including Harvard, Cornell, Columbia, Purdue, Duke, the U.S. Military Sagemont students enjoyed a 20th Anniversary celebration. Academy at West Point, and everywhere in between, including all Florida schools. Sagemont graduates receive offers for significant academic scholarship money. Sagemont promotes a well-rounded student and encourages participation in outside interests including its award-winning athletic and artistic programs. “As a college preparatory institution, we know that extra-curricular activities are a very important part of a student’s college resume,” explains Principal Iacono. “These activities provide a student with variety in their activities, team spirit, community service opportunities, and also leadership opportunities.” The Boys Varsity Basketball and Tennis teams have been to the State Finals multiple times and overall the athletics department has won 16 state championships. The school is able to support 18 varsity sports programs through its collaborative access to the finest sports facilities in Weston and surrounding cities. Sagemont’s thespian program is equally talented. The developmental program starts with students as young as fourth grade. The high school drama program has received 50 South Florida Cappie nominations, with eight wins including Best Erica Merlino won a Best Actress Play for Dracula and Best Actress for last year’s The Miracle Worker. Cappie for her role as Helen The Sagemont Lions Boys Varsity This solid academic, artistic and athletic foundation has allowed many Keller in The Miracle Worker. Basketball Team holds several State titles. Sagemont alumni to go on to greatness. One of the most noteworthy may be he Sagemont School is celebrating a major milestone this year – 20 years of Carlos Pena. He is best known for starring on the Nickelodeon series Big Time success as an academic institution. From its beginning as a private elemenRush in addition to being a member of the band Big Time Rush. Sagemont alum tary school through its development into a top-ranked a college-preparatory Sebastian (Yatra) Obando signed a deal with Universal Music, Columbia. 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The Upper School Campus, for middle and high school students, is That last point is critical because Sagemont welcomes a diverse community of home to the Sagemont Athletic Center, an NBA-quality practice facility. Last year, learners representing more than 60 countries from around the world. “Diversity is the Sagemont Performing Arts Center was added on the Upper School Campus an important part of The Sagemont School’s mission statement,” states Principal to enhance the school’s award-winning performing and fine arts programs. This Vigna. “Students can easily matriculate into the school at any grade level and find addition includes state-of-the-art music studios, art studios, and a 150-seat black a comfortable space no matter where they are from.” box theater. Sagemont’s newest project was recently unveiled – the STEAM In addition, The Sagemont Upper School Campus offers a vibrant international Innovation Lab, located in the Library and Technology Center on the Lower School program where traveling scholars attend the high school and are matched with Campus. housing within the community. “The presence of these international students posi“Our students are really enjoying their hands-on science, technology, engineertively adds to the blending of cultures at Sagemont and adds a fresh prospective ing, art and mathematics (STEAM) activities,” shares Principal Vigna. “In the to our campus life,” notes Principal Iacono. Innovation Lab, student success is measured using the 4 C’s: communication, col-

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he future of plastic surgery lies in stem cell science and optimization of fat grafting for soft tissue augmentation. For years, patients focused on eliminating fat. Today, fat (or adipose) cells are utilized for restoration of soft tissue volume loss that occurs with aging. Recent advancements in stem cell isolation have led to the application of stem cell enriched fat grafts. A fat transfer involves harvesting a patient’s own fat cells through a lipo-aspiration procedure, then separating the fat cells from the accompanying serum into a pure fat cell graft for transfer to the face, body, or breasts to restore soft tissue volume. Research has shown that when fat cells are enriched with stem cells to form culture expanded adipose desired stem cells (ASC), there is a higher quantity and quality of newly formed adipose and connective tissue. With this technique, the amount of fat which survives after a lipofilling procedure improves to 80 – 90% with more predictable and long lasting results. Fat cells survive in the range of 50 – 75% with present techniques requiring over correction of the soft tissue defect to ensure proper enhancement. The term stem cell, when used in advertisements for facelifts and hair transplants, is not applicable because stem cells haven’t been isolated clinically for these procedures. Using the term “stem Before After cell facelifts” is an attempt by the advertiser to mislead patients into thinking they are receiving a new cutting edge procedure. Scientifically, fat cells do contain immature stem cells as well as platelet rich plasma, which have a higher portion of stem cells than plasma alone. When fat is injected into the face, theoretically a small concentration of stem cells may be present in the newly grafted fat. For buttock enhancement, autologous fat transfer procedure has become the procedure of choice to improve size, shape, and lifting of the buttocks. In recent years, fat grafts have been used in breast reconstruction procedures, both for post-mastectomy reconstruction and post breast augmentation contour irregularities. Autologous fat grafting procedures are being utilized for primary breast augmentation more often for women who desire a small increase in breast size and fullness. The technique is still being studied to determine its long-term effects, including issues with mammography and subsequent breast cancer detection. The techniques for maximizing results in fat transfer have evolved over the past several years. With ongoing research and clinical application, fat will be used universally for soft tissue augmentation and become the gold standard for such procedures. Dr. Messa is board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, an active member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a recognized expert in cosmetic plastic surgery and has achieved Allergan’s Black Diamond Award as one of the top 1% of plastic surgery practices in the country by volume. Dr. Messa has also achieved Chairman status with Medicis and Mentor Corporation. This award honors distinguished leaders in cosmetic surgery for demonstrating expertise and excellence through a high volume of aesthetic product procedures. The certification is awarded to leaders in the field of medical aesthetics and demonstrates their commitment to innovation, excellence, and the highest level of patient care. To schedule your consultation with Dr. Messa, call the office at 954-659-7760.

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She notes that primary grade students love the hands-on activities and have demonstrated a genuine passion for learning about the Everglades ecosystem, particularly endangered species and water conservation. In addition, Everglades education is embedded into the fourth grade curriculum on the State of Florida. According to Mrs. Nobil, Everglades Eagle Point Assistant Principal Willow education is especially relevant here Rosado, Everglades Foundation Director in Weston because it is right in our of Education Jennifer Diaz, Eagle backyard and effects our quality of life. Point Intern Principal David Martin. “In addition to educating students about this precious resource and national treasure, we want to empower them to make choices that positively impact our community and become advocacy leaders.” In presenting the Everglades Champion School recognition and check, Everglades Foundation Director of Education Jennifer Diaz acknowlEagle Point Literacy Coach and Student edged the school’s commitment. Council Officers with Everglades Foundation “Everglades Champion Schools prioristaff aboard the #NoworNeverglades bus. tize Everglades conservation as a core value and Eagle Point has embraced this mission wholeheartedly.” The Everglades Foundation’s #NoworNeverglades bus stopped in Weston as part of its 20-city journey from Orlando to Key West to raise conservation awareness.

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he Everglades “Road Trip to Restoration” tour rolled into Weston for a stop at Eagle Point Elementary School. Representatives from the Everglades Foundation recognized the school’s Everglades literacy program, naming it an Everglades Champion School and presenting a check for $1000. Eagle Point is the only school in Broward County and one of only nine in the state to earn this coveted honor. Everglades Champion Schools were selected based on criteria that included training teachers, implementing literacy frameworks, engaging students in Everglades project-based learning experiences, and educating students to serve as responsible Everglades advocates. “This is a fantastic opportunity for us to expose our students to a unique ecosystem that is literally in our own backyard,” stated Intern Principal David Martin during the award presentation. He says the grant money will be used to fund inquiry-based learning experiences on and off campus, professional development, and Everglades stewardship opportunities. Literacy Coach Andrea Nobil says Eagle Point made a commitment last year to pilot Everglades literacy to over 700 students in kindergarten through second grade. “The Everglades Foundation provided the Everglades Literacy Toolkit, a multi-unit curriculum that featured interdisciplinary project-based learning lessons. For example, kindergarten students made a class book of the Everglades animals and first graders created flipbooks using Everglades vocabulary.”

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tudents at Manatee Bay Elementary School practiced their math skills during Publix Family Math Night. The annual event engages students, and families, in scavenger hunts throughout the grocery store by solving grade-specific math questions. Publix Family Math Night Coordinator and Fourth Grade Gifted Teacher Meryl Jefferson says it’s important to allow students to practice their everyday math skills. “Many times children do not understand why they are being taught certain skills. This event helps students realize that the math they are being taught is useful and meaningful to them in their everyday lives.” Students were asked questions that involved skills such as counting, comparing and converting. For example, fifth graders were asked to convert gallons into quarts by finding the capacity in quarts of one Publix Tall Kitchen Garbage Bag. Fourth graders had to find the 19.2 ounce bag of plain M&M’s and then figure out how much it would cost before tax if you had a 50-cents off coupon. Third grade students were asked how many calories are in two servings of raisins in

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e’ve heard about them. We may claim to know some, but no one seems to own up to being one…they walk among us, share our same circles, sit on the same baseball bleachers and visit the same Starbucks. What I’m talking about is the notorious “helicopter parent” aka “the hoverer.” This parent is known for being super uberly involved in every aspect of their child’s life. They may have given a jump start to their child while in utero by playing Rosetta Stone CDs on mom’s belly or used flashcards to teach sight words at mealtimes in the high chair. This parent makes pre-arranged play dates but they are difficult to schedule around their child’s hectic after school activities of Mandarin, Suzuki and Modern Art. They are persistent in being part of every decision making process from picking their child’s class each year to telling a teacher what grade their child’s Pinterest project deserved. Life experiences are examined with excruciating detail before being “considered”, as this parent carefully weighs the impact each will have on their child’s self-esteem. It’s ok to admit if you’re a helicopter parent. What’s wrong with wanting the best for your child? Guilty as charged! After all, aren’t we all entitled to some degree of “hovering”? The answer is definitely yes, but that’s contingent upon when and over what we choose to hover. Figuring out every playground conflict, every detail of every project and over-supervising their relationships can end up being detrimental to our children’s growth. That being said, children’s success is largely based on parent involvement. It’s finding the right balance that’s key. Showing you want the best for your child by providing whatever support you can to ensure their success is great…Class placement, enrichment, extra tutoring and opportunities are all important aspects of being an “involved parent.” Being truly involved however, means going beyond the surface fluff and “hovering over” the moments of parenting that aren’t so grand… remedial tutoring, eight sessions of speech, necessary therapy or helping your child accept defeat if they don’t make the team. Parenting is all about finding the right balance between teaching and learning and deciding what moments call for which one. It’s a juggling act of judgment calls and the uncertainty that comes with not knowing how or to what degree each decision we make will impact our children’s lives. As parents, we can help lighten this heavy load put on our shoulders if we periodically stop and make ourselves listen to what our gut is telling us is really most important for our individual child. It’s not easy or as painless to help mend your child’s heart as it is to pump it full of pride. It’s not as glorious or popular to help your child get “on track” as it is to have them on the accelerated track. Acknowledging and advocating that your child needs a different class is much harder than demanding they be in “THE” class…these are the times in your child’s life, when they really need you to hover. Jodi Cohen has a Masters Degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education as well as a Bachelors degree in Psychology. Jodi has led many workshops on parenting, behavior modification techniques, curriculum development, special needs training and crisis management. She has been the Director of Temple Dor Dorim’s Early Childhood Center in Weston for the past 17 years. For more information, please contact Ms. Cohen at the Early Childhood Center at (954)389-1232.

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orty Falcon Cove Middle School students saw their day in court. They weren’t in trouble; rather, they were participants in the Street Law Mock Trial Competition. This is the eighth year the school has participated in the program, which is sponsored by the Mrs. Angelo’s 8th Grade U.S. History class Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center. During the ten-week program, law students Kevin Cooper and Mariam Butt came once or twice a week to teach students in Mrs. Angelo’s eighth grade U.S. History/Cambridge classes and Mrs. Stewart’s seventh grade Civics/Cambridge classes. The law students explained the legal process, how a trial is conducted, and prepared the middle schoolers for the Mock Trial Competition. The students were given a hypothetical case to try as they competed against teams from other Broward County middle schools. Each student played a pivotal role in the fictional criminal battery case, State of Florida v. Ricardo Roberts, taking on the parts of the Prosecution Team, Defense Team and as witnesses. The mock trial took place in an actual Broward County Courtroom with practicing judges or attorneys presiding over each case before a jury of proud parents. Although each case ended in a hung jury, all students were presented with certificates acknowledging their successful participation in the Mock Trial Competition. “I truly enjoy having my students participate in the NSU Street Law Program

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Cypress Bay Students Create STEM Club at Imagine Charter School

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unique partnership has developed between Cypress Bay High School and Imagine Charter School at Weston. Once a month, high school students who are members of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) teach Imagine fifth graders science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills with hands-on projects. The STEM Club was created by Cypress Bay eleventh grader Isabella Chiurillo and is sponsored by Imagine fifth grade teacher Lorena Najera. The SHPE members are passionate about educating the community in the STEM subjects and encouraging young students to pursue careers in these areas. “In the past two months, we’ve helped each student make their own lava lamps and magnetic slime, while teaching them about a variety of subjects including magnetism, chemical reactions, diffusion, and density, among many others,” explains Chiurillo. “It is incredible how much Imagine Charter students already know and how implementing their knowledge first-hand in the experiments we plan increases their understanding and excitement about the subjects.” The young students are equally excited about spending time with these incredible role models. “My students are constantly bombarding me with questions asking, ‘When are the Cypress Bay students coming? What’s the next STEM Club project?’ Imagine students have come to love and look forward to every STEM Club meeting.” The SHPE students also enjoy the monthly meetings. Many of the volunteers return for every project and have

formed friendships with the fifth graders, admiring how much the Imagine students learn and grow with every experiment. Chiurillo says STEM Club is a rewarding experience for her and her classmates, because they all joined the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers with the purpose of sharing their passion for STEM. She says one of her favorite moments from this initiative was when, following an explanation on how to mix the magnetized slime, an Imagine student replied, “Oh, like an arepa!” Ms. Najera says the STEM Club has been beneficial to both groups of students. The Cypress Bay students exercise their mentoring skills, while the Imagine students expand their knowledge in creative ways. “Every month the younger students are able to make connections between what they are learning, what they’ve already learned, and the results of their projects. All this made possible in a social environment that really does make learning fun.”

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Student Council Officers and members of the Safety Patrol served as poll workhe outcome of the presidential election would have been much different if left to the pint-sized pollsters at Manatee Bay Elementary School. Students ers, helping check in the voters. All grades, kindergarten through five, participated, participated in a school-wide election coordinated by Kids Voting Broward. but some classes took part in Kids Voting Broward works to “early voting” and voted from secure the future of democracy by their classroom, rather than wait preparing young people to be edu- in line. Each voter received an “I Voted” sticker to show their civic cated voters. Manatee Bay was pride. honored to bring the event to its Weston Mayor Daniel Stermer, students and help create lifelong Broward School Board Member voters. Laurie Rich Levinson, and Kids In the weeks leading up to Voting Broward Chair Latha Election Day, students learned Krishnaiyer were on hand about the presidential candidates and the election process. Teachers to observe the Election Day proceedings. used resources such as Scholastic Ms. Krishnaiyer commented, News articles to educate students “The kids were absolutely amazas part of the social studies curriculum. ing. They knew who they were The week before the national voting for, what they were voting election, the Manatee Bay for, and were happy to be voting.” Elementary students cast their In case you were wondering ballots via computer. The school’s the outcome. The Kids Voting media center doubled as a pollBroward election results did not mimic the actual election. In ing place. Anxious voters waited tabulating the votes of all particiin line to cast their all-important vote for President. They had pating schools, Hillary Clinton the choice of Democrat Hillary won by a landslide, with 73% of Clinton, Republican Donald Trump, the vote. Donald Trump received Libertarian Gary Johnson, and 18.6%, Gary Johnson with 3.4% Green Party Candidate Jill Stein. and Jill Stein with 2.2%.

ESOL Students ‘Rally’ for New Proposals and Change BY STEPHANIE STONE, STUDENT WRITER

hirty English as a Second Language (ESOL) students from Cypress Bay High School traveled to Tallahassee last May to participate in the Rally to Tally program sponsored by the Close Up Foundation. Here, they were able to learn how to write proposals on current issues that concern immigrant students, how to present it to senators and see how democracy works. The second part of the program began in November at Nova Southeastern University. These students improved the proposals that they presented in Tallahassee, made a visual, and later showcased it to dignitaries of Broward County like Mayors and members of the Board of Education. “[Rally to Tally] is an enormous opportunity Luis Rangel explains his project to Rep. Debbie for them and also their parents to see their Wasserman Schultz. children in action,” reading teacher Magdaline Ruiz Ramirez said. “This is just a taste of what they should be doing, which is researching about important issues that will ultimately effect them as immigrants and their families.” At the showcase, all of these students’ skills were tested. They were asked multiple questions about their proposals, but also had to express themselves using the English language. Ms. Ramirez said this portion of the program required the students to have public speaking and leadership skills. “These kids are learning about a process of how things are done here, in the United States,” Ms. Ramirez explained. “It is important for them to know that their voice can be heard, but they have to learn how to do that in an orderly manner by recommending solutions to problems that they are involved in and their parents

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he Future Medical Practitioners and platelet donations are helpful for (FMP) club at Cypress Bay High cancer patients who are going through School hosted a quarterly blood chemotherapy. “Just one donation of blood drive, where more than 120 students and can save up to three lives. I know people in faculty members participated in giving and out of my family who have had cancer back to their community. The drive was and have done so much for me, so donatlocated behind the school in a “Big Red ing my blood is basically giving back to Bus” with the aid of phlebotomists from the those who have given to me.” Oneblood organization. The donation process only took about “In 14 years, we have had thousands of 15-30 minutes and donors were given lots donors,” FMP sponsor and science teacher of food before and after to help replenish Nori Suarez said. “Multiple times, we have their energy. be awarded the most donors for a high “Donating blood makes me feel dizzy school in the state of Florida.” and weak physically,” said Black. “So, To be an eligible blood donor, a student before we donate they gave us food and needs to be over the age of 16, have paren- Junior Alexandra Rosario (left), Oneblood Secretary Assistant Jason Castro, junior drink so we have enough energy to functal consent and complete a physical exam. Martina Villamayor, senior Kelly Hewitt and sophomore Juanita Arrendondo gather tion after they take our blood.” by the Big Red Bus outside Cypress Bay High School after donating blood during Ms. Suarez said it is not only about meetAfter the blood is donated, it is sent the quarterly blood drive hosted by the Future Medical Practitioners (FMP) club. ing the requirements, but she really wants to a processing center where it is tested the students to understand their motives for wanting to donate blood beforehand. for diseases and contaminations. Then, it is distributed to local hospitals to help “When a student wants to donate blood, I want them to first and foremost underpeople in need of transfusions. Ms. Suarez said she finds the blood drive to be of stand the process of donating blood, and to search their hearts for their motives,” great importance because blood is the lifeline for every single organ in the body, Ms. Suarez said. “Yes, during lunch they give you pizza. Yes, you get a free t-shirt. so these donations are truly helping out others. But, the reason for donating blood should be to save lives.” “The local hospitals truly benefit from the generosity and humanitarian efforts Junior David Black said his favorite part about donating his blood is not only of our students, faculty and staff,” Ms. Suarez said. “My favorite part of the blood the free food and the opportunity to miss class, but also the chance of helping drive is knowing that Cypress Bay makes such a big difference in our community.” someone else live. “Donating blood takes just a small amount of time. This could Cassidy Sheldon is a sophomore at Cypress Bay High School and possibly save someone’s life which is why I like to do it.” is the Multimedia News Editor for her school newspaper, The Junior Martina Villamayor said her motive for donating the plasma in her blood Circuit. is to help save the lives of those in her family battling cancer. She said plasma

Sagemont Students Help Feed the Need in Haiti BY STACEY BOMSER

n the spirit of giving, students at The Sagemont School Lower School Campus helped prepare meals for children in Haiti still suffering from the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. It is part of Sagemont’s culture to give back to the community and help those in need. Before the holidays, the entire Lower School Campus joined together to participate in Feed the Need, a unique fundraiser that supports the school as well as provides food to impoverished children in third world countries. The student body raised $50,000, which was used to purchase the dry ingredients to make nutritious meals for children in need. Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students took part in a school-wide packing party, assembling rice, dried vegetables, soy and vitamins into plastic bags. A total of 10,080 meals were prepared and delivered to children in orphanages and schools in Port-au-Prince and the mountain areas of Haiti. “The goal of this service project was to make Sagemont students more aware

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of the needs of children less fortunate than themselves,” stated Monica Vigna, Sagemont Lower School Campus Principal. “Through the school’s participation in this project, students learned about the lack of basic needs children are faced with on a daily basis versus those faced by children in developed countries.” The Feed the Need fundraiser made a difference on the Sagemont campus as well. “A fraction of the funds collected went to the Sagemont PTO to help us finish the STEAM Innovation Lab in the media center,” noted Sagemont Lower School PTO President Martha Ricco. “Our goal is to make the lab an essential part of our children’s curriculum to enhance their education in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM).” The Innovation Lab is a special place where Sagemont students can learn critical thinking skills to explore the real world using a hands-on approach. It features a variety of resources including STEAM stations, 3D printer, Lego kits, K’Nex, and circuit boards.

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Everglades Elementary School First Graders Salute Veterans

SCHOOL NEWS

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n recognition of Veterans Day, first graders at Everglades Elementary School wrote letters of appreciation and sent care packages to members of the military serving overseas in Kuwait and Africa. Eight first grade classes participated in this community service project, which was also a social studies and writing lesson. Teacher Marcy Winer says the students were learning about the characteristics of a good citizen, Veterans Day, and how to write a thank you letter. In their letters, the curious children asked questions about life in the military. According to Mrs. Winer, some of their questions were: How is the food? What is the weather like? Do you fly a helicopter or a plane? What do you do for fun? Do you miss your family? The young students also expressed their gratitude and well-wishes to the servicemen and women. Their meaningful messages included: I hope you get to see your family soon; Thank you for keeping our country safe; We are lucky to have your helping our country; and You must be so brave. “The children loved this real-life assignment and put so much effort into their writing,” noted Mrs. Winer.

In addition to writing letters and drawing pictures, the students also donated items for care packages such as protein bars, powdered drink mixes, beef jerky, gum and candy. In all, six boxes were sent to soldiers serving overseas. Three boxes were sent to Kuwait, where the son of an Everglades Elementary School teacher is working as a contractor for the United States Army. He surprised the soldiers with the gifts and letters. Three additional boxes were sent to Africa, where another teacher’s husband is currently deployed. A Captain in the Army National Guard, he shared the care packages and letters with soldiers in his company. Many students have family members or close friends who have served in the armed forces. Mrs. Winer says about 30 first graders participated in an extra credit assignment by honoring their loved ones. “This project is one of my favorite activities I do with my students all year,” shared Mrs. Winer. “Teaching young minds to show respect, kindness, and generosity to others is one of the greatest life lessons you can teach. I hope that being a part of this experience will have an impact on their lives forever.”

Imagine Charter Students Thank Veterans For Their Service BY STACEY BOMSER

tudents at Imagine Charter School at Weston showed their true character on Veterans Day. The children created thank you cards which were delivered to patients at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Miami. The project was spearheaded by third grade teacher Linda Gordon. “I always do something personal to recognize Veterans Day, because I believe Army Specialist Garcia speaks to students A volunteer at the VA Hospital sorts cards that the men and women who volunin Linda Gordon’s third grade class. made by students at Imagine Charter School. teer to serve our country in the Armed service. You fight when others will not. I hope you are safe and well. Thank you Forces deserve our respect and thanks.” for all of your sacrifices,” and “Thank you for sacrificing your life for us…for me… As in past years, Mrs. Gordon asked her for our nation. All who fought in the war should be respected. I can’t thank you class if any of the students had a family memenough for everything and I just want to say that our country loves you and never ber who was a veteran and invited them to give up.” speak to the class. Specialist Garcia, a retired Army military police officer, came, The cards were well received. In fact, Specialist Garcia was told some soldiers along with a friend who is also a veteran and is currently in the Reserves. who were not in the hospital on Veterans Day were asking for one of the special “I always have my students write letters of thanks to the veteran they met, howcards made by the children. ever this year, before that could occur, Specialist Garcia emailed me that she had Community service projects such as this support Imagine Charter School’s been at the VA Hospital and found out they were seeking cards from children to commitment to character education. “Through a project such as the cards for put on the breakfast trays of veterans who are in the hospital on Veterans Day. She veterans, we are able to show our commitment to making our community a better asked if that was something we could do,” shares Mrs. Gordon. “I was more than place,” explains Gina Asada, Character Education Committee co-chair and fourth happy to agree. We decided to ask the whole school to participate and ended up grade teacher. “Our children learned many things while completing this service getting 607 cards from all grade levels.” project such as compassion, empathy, and citizenship. They also had the opportuThe teachers spoke to students about being supportive and uplifting in their nity to make their learning personal, by not only learning about why we celebrate messages. Mrs. Gordon says the younger students drew pictures of flags, eagles, this important holiday, but by showing their appreciation for the men and women hearts and flowers, while the older students wrote heartfelt letters of thanks and who have so bravely served us.” support. The cards included messages such as “I would like to thank you for your

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South Florida is a cultural melting pot and nowhere is that more evident than in its cuisine. This is reflected in the region’s abundant culinary offerings, including sushi, ceviche, pasta, bagels, barbecue, plus everything in between. From the beach to West Broward, there are literally thousands of restaurants in which to dine, while you sample and savor the flavors of our culturally-rich communities. The Our City Media Dining Guide is a list of restaurants, organized by city. It offers choices to fit all tastes and budgets. We’ve indicated the cuisine to help satisfy your cravings or simply as a starting point to try something new. Please keep this guide as a reference as you to travel the world one bite at a time.

2017 Dining Guide AVENTURA

Sicilian Oven

Asaka Japanese Restaurant

20355 Biscayne Boulevard | (305) 682-9331 asakasushi.com Japanese $$

Barrio Latino Restaurant

3585 NE 207th Street | (305) 692-4455 barriolatinorestaurant.com Latin $$

Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina

19999 West Country Club Drive | (786) 279-6600 michaelmina.net Steakhouse $$

19501 Biscayne Boulevard | (305) 466-7195 thegrill.com American $$$

Mo’s Bagels & Deli

2780 187th Street | (305) 936-8555 Deli $$

Don Nicola Pizzeria

3585 Mystic Pointe Drive | (786) 916-2028 donnicolapizzeria.com Italian $$

Alfredo’s Pizza & Restaurant

4718 South Flamingo Road | (954) 680-2565 Italian $

Mission BBQ

2411 South University Drive | (954) 766-4304 mission-bbq.com Barbecue $$

Tin Cup Sports Bar & Grill

9552 Griffin Road | (954) 434-0470 Chinese $$

5050 SW 90th Avenue | (954) 434-6011 tincupbarandgrill.com Sports Bar $$

Eddie’s Thai

Toss Up Salads

2571 North Hiatus Road | (954) 704-9006 eddiesthai.com Thai $$

8616 Griffin Road | (954) 440-4140 tossupsalads.com Vegetarian $$

Havana’s Cuban Cuisine

Vienna Café and Bistro

Oh Ceviche

5941 South University Drive | (754) 666-1551 ohceviche.com Peruvian $$

Shinju Japanese Buffet

3305 South University Drive | (954) 472-3666 Japanese $$

Vinnie’s Lobster Bar

5724 South Flamingo Road | (954) 680-6599 viennacafeandbistro.com European $$

8600 Griffin Road | (954) 530-1400 Cuban $$

5810 South University Drive | (954) 680-3323 Seafood $$

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3712 Davie Road | (954) 908-5608 j72cafe.com Peruvian Fusion $$

10000 Stirling Road | (954) 441-5611 sushisogo.com Japanese $$

8655 Stirling Road | (954) 689-4747 beefobradys.com Pub $$

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J72 Chef’s Café

Sushi Sogo Japanese Restaurant

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2135 South University Drive | (954) 835-5848 blazepizza.com Italian $

5834 South Flamingo Road | (954) 880-0808 meltingpot.com/cooper-city-fl Fondue $$$

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The Grill on the Alley

13674 West State Road 84 | (954) 476-4343 allyscomfortcafe.net Diner $

5822 South Flamingo Road | (954) 434-3420 marolas.com Italian $$

19004 NE 29th Avenue | (305) 446-6565 sohoasiangrill.com Fusion $$$

China City

Ally’s Comfort Café

Marola’s Trattoria

Soho Asian Bar & Grill

Corsair Kitchen & Bar

19999 West Country Club Drive | (786) 279-6800 corsairmiami.com American $$$$

10006 Griffin Road | (954) 434-7255 landlubbersbarandgrill.com Sports Bar $$

Italian $$

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Landlubber’s Raw Bar & Grill

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FORT LAUDERDALE 15th Street Fisheries

1900 SE 15th St | (954) 763-2777 15streetfisheries.com Seafood $$$

Tropical Acres Steakhouse

2500 Griffin Rd | (954) 989-2500 tropicalacres.com Steakhouse $$

J28 Sandwich Bar

1854 North Young Circle | (754) 208-2902 j28sandwichbar.com

Jack’s Hollywood Diner

1031 North Federal Highway | (954) 929-2888 jacksdiner.com Diner $

JWB Prime

HALLANDALE BEACH

1111 North Ocean Drive | (954) 874-4462 jwbrestaurant.com Steakhouse $$$$

Adena Grill

La Flambee

900 Silks Run | (954) 464-2333 adenagrill.com Steakhouse $$$$

2051 Hollywood Boulevard | (954) 613-5726 French $$

Frankey’s Sports Bar

2723 Boulevard | (954) 921-9990 laurascubanrestaurant.com Cuban $$

900 Silks Run | (954) 464-2333 frankeysbar.com Sports Bar $$

Juniper on the Water

1975 South Ocean Drive | (954) 544-3370 juniperonthewater.com American $$

ROK BRGR Burger Bar

600 Silks Run | (954) 367-3970 rokbrgr.com American $$

HOLLYWOOD Billy’s Stone Crab

400 North Ocean Drive | (954) 923-2300 crabs.com Seafood $$$

The Black Beans Café

712 North State Road 7 | (954) 966-6773 Cuban $$

Chillbar

1940 North 30th Road | (954) 647-8505 hollywoodchillbar.com American $$

Ends Meat

1910 Hollywood Boulevard | (954) 391-7400 endsmeat.com American $$

Firehouse BBQ & Smoking Company

6401 Sheridan Street | (954) 245-9706 firehousesubs.com Barbeque $

GG’s Waterfront Bar & Grill

606 North Ocean Drive | (954) 929-7030 ggswaterfront.com American $$$$

Giorgio’s Bakery & Bistro

800 N Ocean Dr | (954) 929-5550 giorgiosbakery.com American $$$

GoBistro

2035 Hollywood Boulevard | (754) 263-2826 eatgobistro.com Japanese $$

The Greek Joint

1925 Hollywood Blvd | (954) 929-9966 thegreekjoint.com Greek $$

Hyde Beach Kitchen & Cocktails 111 S Surf Rd | (954) 699-0901 crabs.com American $$$

Il Posto Ristorante

4525 Hollywood Boulevard | (954) 744-4333 ilposto-ristorante.com Italian $$

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Laura’s Cuba Restaurant

Land Shark Bar & Grill

1111 North Ocean Drive | (954) 874-4444 margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com American $$

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Lola’s on Harrison

2032 Harrison Street | (954) 927-9851 lolasonharrison.com American $$$

Margaritaville

1111 North Ocean Drive | (954) 874-4471 margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com American $$

Mickey Byrne’s Irish Pub & Restaurant 1921 Hollywood Blvd | (954) 921-2317 mickeybyrnes.com Irish Pub $$

Pachamanka Authentic Peruvian 321 Johnson Street | (954) 926-1020 pachamankarestaurant.com Peruvian $$

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Rickey’s Restaurant & Sports Bar

4799 Hollywood Boulevard | (954) 966-1429 Sports Bar $$

Rudy’s Pub & Restaurant

1650 Johnson St | (954) 927-6040 rudysofhollywood.com American $$

Runas Peruvian Cuisine

219 North 21 Avenue | (954) 947-3134 Peruvian $$

Sardelli Italian Steakhouse

331 Van Buren St | (954) 921-8331 sardellis.com Italian $$

Shabo’s Barbecue

1840 Harrison Street | (954) 559-6164 shabosbarbecue.com Moroccan $$

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Shenanigans Sports Pub

3303 Sheridan Street | (954) 981-9702 shenaniganssportspub.com Sports Bar $$

Siamrice Thai & Tapas

5071 Sheridan Street | (954) 981-2002 siamricethaitapas.com Thai $$

954.538.9696

Sonny’s Famous Steak Hogies

1857 NW 66th Avenue | (954) 989-0561 sonnysfamoussteakhogies.com Sandwich $

Sugar Reef Grill

600 North Surf Road | (954) 922-1119 sugarreefgrill.com Fusion $$

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14838 Pines Blvd. • Pembroke Pines

Exit Pines Blvd. West, we are located behind TD Bank in the Cobblestone Shopping Center

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The Taco Spot 1500 North Boardwalk | (954) 921-7711 thetacospothollywood.com Mexican $$

Tipsy Boar 1906 Harrison Street | (954) 947-6306 thetipsyboar.com American $$

Viva Brazil 1657 South 21st Avenue | (954) 548-6255 vivabrazilfl.com Steakhouse $$

Whiskey Tango Bar & Grill 1903 Hollywood Blvd | (954) 925-2555 whiskeytangofl.com American $$

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PEMBROKE PINES El Atlakat Restaurant 8984 Taft Street | (954) 450-0866 elatlakatrestaurant.com Salvadoran $

Brimstone Woodfire Grill 14575 SW 5th Street | (954) 430-2333 brimstonewoodfiregrill.com Steakhouse $$

Bru’s Room Sports Grill 10060 Pines Boulevard | (954) 239-4550 brusroom.com/ Sports Bar $$

Brusketta Italian Café 12111 Taft Street | (954) 381-9319 bru-sket-ta.yolasite.com Italian $$

The Original Shula’s

La Casserola

7601 Miami Lakes Drive | (305) 820-8102 donshula.com Steakhouse $$$$

Gold Marquess Fine Chinese Food

MIRAMAR Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza 3111 SW 160th Avenue | (954) 392-3811 acfp.com Italian $$

Blue Ginger Hibachi & Sushi 14395 Miramar Parkway | (754) 202-3098 bluegingerseafoodsteakhouse.com Japanese $$

Bokampers Sports Bar & Grill 15500 SW 29th Street | (754) 400-8558 bokampers.com Sports Bar $$

Che Pibe Argentinian Grill 11040 Pembroke Road | (954) 433-7224 chepiberestaurant.com Argentine $$

Coconutz Fusion Café 2408 South State Road 7 | (954) 961-3334 coconutzcafe.com Fusion $$

La Famiglia 11655 Red Road | (954) 862-7499 lafamigliarestaurant.net Italian $$

El Fogon 2913 SW 160th Avenue | (954) 674-3410 elfogonmiramar.com Peruvian $$

Giardino Gourmet Salads 12144 Miramar Parkway | (954) 437-9101 giardinosalads.com Salads $

Nami Sushi 12711 Miramar Parkway | (954) 436-8388 mynamisushi.com Japanese $$

Texas Roadhouse 3241 SW 160th Avenue | (954) 499-3391 texasroadhouse.com Barbeque $$

Tijuana Flats 14633 Miramar Parkway | (954) 437-9213 tijuanaflats.com Mexican $

6941 SW 196th Avenue | (954) 470-5021 Venezuelan $$ 8525 Pines Boulevard | (954) 367-7730 goldmarquess.com Chinese $$$

Haruko Japanese Fusion 18283 Pines Boulevard | (754) 703-4847 harukomiami.com Japanese $$

I Love Tacos Restaurant 15807 Pines Boulevard | (954) 450-3522 ilovetacosrestaurant.com Mexican $$

Kaya’s Mediterranean Bistro 1411 North Palm Avenue | (954) 589-0674 kayasmediterraneanbistro.com Mediterranean $$$

Mezes Greek Taverna 10040 Pines Boulevard | (954) 430-1725 mezestaverna.com Greek $$

Mikan Japanese Restaurant 12502 Pines Boulevard | (954) 432-7775 mikansushi.com Japanese $$

The Pub Pembroke 237 SW 145th Terrace | (954) 430-4230 experiencethepub.com Pub $$

Red Yabba 12594 Pines Boulevard | (954) 322-1007 redyabba.com Caribbean $$

Roasting Buddies 18457 Pines Boulevard | (954) 441-2441 roastingbuddies.com Coffee $

Ruchi 17085 Pines Boulevard | (954) 505-7455 ruchipembrokepines.com Indian $$

Salsa Fiesta 14914 Pines Boulevard | (954) 432-0005 salsafiestagrill.com Mexican $$

Shinju Japanese Buffet 14838 Pines Boulevard | (954) 538-9696 Japanese $$

Submarine Crab 159 North Hiatus Road | (954) 589-5025 submarinecrab.net Seafood $$

Supunnahong Thai

Ella Café

9945 Pines Boulevard | (954) 431-1008 supunnahong.com Thai $$

9743 West Broward Boulevard | (954) 530-4264 ellacafeplantation.com Coffee Shop $

801 South University Drive | (954) 476-5777 padrinos.com Cuban $

Village Tavern

The Green Wave

Parlour Vegan Bakery

5221 West Broward Boulevard | (954) 581-8377 greenwavecafe.org Vegetarian $$

1487 South University Drive | (954) 533-7104 Bakery $

Zaatar Lebanese Food

Izgara Express 1251 South Pine Island Road | (954) 475-8990 Middle Eastern $

1893 North Pine Island Road | (954) 370-0039 zaatarlebanesefood.com Middle Eastern $

KIKO Japanese and Thai

Las Cholitas

801 South University Drive | (954) 473-0077 kikorestaurant.com Japanese, Thai $$

Landlubber’s Raw Bar & Grill

14555 SW 2nd Street | (954) 874-1001 villagetavern.com American $$

PLANTATION 7 Flavors Restaurant 7815 West Sunrise Boulevard | (954) 370-6200 7flavors.net Indian $$

J. Alexander’s 8550 West Broward Boulevard | (954) 916-8837 jalexandersholdings.com American $$

Al Natour Restaurant 1787 North University Drive | (954) 514-7277 alnatourrestaurant.com Middle Eastern $$

Al Salam 1816 North University Drive | (954) 916-5193 alsalam-restaurant.com Middle Eastern $$

Amazing Asian Bistro 10101 Cleary Boulevard | (954) 474-3797 amazingasianbistro.com Japanese Fusion $$

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza 512 North Pine Island Road | (954) 474-3311 Italian $$

Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine 7015 West Broward Boulevard | (954) 584-4400 lasvegascubancuisine.com Cuban $

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill 801 South University Drive | (954) 472-5550 limefreshmexicangrill.com Mexican $

Marumi Sushi 8271 West Sunrise Boulevard | (954) 318-4455 marumisushi.net Japanese $$

Mustard Seed Bistro 256 South University Drive | (954) 533-9326 mustardseedbistro.com Café $$

Padrino’s Cuban Cuisine

1831 North Pine Island Road | (954) 306-6041 Peruvian $$ 1851 North Pine Island Road | (954) 473-2884 Landlubbersbarandgrill.com Sports Bar $$

Thai Thai

1861 North Pine Island Boulevard | (954) 424-0808 Thai $$

Vignetos Italian Grill

1511 South University Drive | (954) 915-0806 vignetosplantation.com Italian $$

Sicilian Oven

801 South University Drive | (954) 533-1047 sicilianoven.com Italian $$

Vivace Gourmet Pizza & Pasta

9763 West Broward Boulevard | (954) 440-2189 vivacepizza.com Italian $$

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Lucille’s American Café

1095 South University Drive | (954) 370-3332 zonafresca.com Mexican $$

2250 Weston Road | (954) 384-9007 lucillescafe.com American $$

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All That Jazz Café & Grill 3491 Hiatus Road | (954) 572-0821 allthatjazzcafe.com Café $

1924 Weston Road | (954) 888-4689 Asian $

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8525 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines 954-367-7730 $$$ Gold Marquess Fine Chinese Cuisine invites guests to experience an elegant atmosphere where modern Asian decor meets a retained authentic Cantonese cuisine. Enjoy large portions of delectable meat and live prepared seafood along with a harmonized wine and cocktail menu. Sample the expansive dim sum dishes carefully hand-crafted from scratch. Or celebrate an exclusive event with family, friends and colleagues.

All That Jazz Café & Grill

3491 Hiatus Road, Sunrise 954-572-0821 $ All That Jazz Café & Grill is not your typical restaurant. By day it operates as New York Music Academy, but on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights it becomes a hip dinner club, serving outstanding food and playing live music. The menu features a wonderful blend of American, New Orleans and world cuisines. From flame grilled steaks and fresh seafood to specialty tacos and original pasta dishes, the food is all-natural, homemade and always cooked to order.

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3111 SW 160th Avenue, Miramar 954-392-3811 $$ 512 North Pine Island Road, Plantation 954-474-3311 $$ With the right mix of ingredients, Anthony Bruno, founder and CEO of Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, has created an expanding restaurant company with top-quality ingredients, a simple, consistent menu, authentic, coal-burning ovens and a staff that treats guests like “family.” In addition to pizza, customers enjoy a variety of “Italian Soul Food” items, including Coal Oven Roasted Chicken Wings and Eggplant Marino (named for NFL Hall of Fame legend and restaurant partner Dan Marino).

Shinju Japanese Buffet

14838 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines 954-538-9696 $$ 3305 South University Drive, Davie 954-472-3666 $$ Shinju Japanese Buffet is one of the finest and freshest Sushi and seafood buffet chains in the area. Enjoy a large quantity of high quality choices, as you dine in an elegant restaurant with attentive customer service. The large buffet includes more than 100 quality all-you-can-eat Oriental-flavored items, with approximately 45 types of freshly-made Sushi, Rolls and Sashimi; crab legs; peel-n-eat shrimp and more. Shinju also offers wine, sake and domestic beer, with B1G1 on Mondays and Tuesdays all day. Receive free lunch or dinner on your birthday.

Rickey’s Restaurant & Sports Bar 4799 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood 954-966-1429 $$ Rickey’s has been an institution in Hollywood for 60 years and was one of the area’s first restaurants when Hollywood was just a dirt road. They are known for their friendly, casual atmosphere and fully stocked sports bar. Besides being a great spot to catch a game on one of their 15 TVs, game day specials such as 20 chicken wings plus a pitcher for $19.95 during all football games always score big. Other feature items include burgers, ribs, steaks, salads and lobster. Thursday-Sunday enjoy their 2 for $25.95 Lobster Special. They are also always open 7 days a week from 11am-2am.

JWB Prime Steakhouse

1111 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood 954-874-4462 $$$$ Located at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort JWB offers a contemporary menu of fresh seafood including spear-caught fish, a raw bar and prime steaks paired with world-class wines and handcrafted cocktails. JWB, named after James (Jimmy) William Buffett himself, is ideal for romantic dinners or small group gatherings.

Parc 28

1382 Weston Road, Weston 954-389-7029 $ IParc 28 has been serving the Weston community for the past 25 years. It specializes in authentic Chinese cuisine, as well as Malaysian, Thai, Indian and exotic Asian food. It offers different specials weekly, in addition to its popular daily lunch and dinner specials. The extensive menu offers something for everyone including vegetarian, low fat and low salt options. The Asian-feeling restaurant will give diners a true taste of Asian flavors.

POC American Fusion Buffet & Sushi

1651 Bonaventure Boulevard, Weston 954-389-5188 $$ POC American Fusion Buffet and Sushi is a true culinary experience. It offers a vast array of dishes from around the world in the first ever “non-traditional” buffet-style dining restaurant. House specialty sushi includes the Lobster Roll (served on holidays) and Salmon Caviar Nigiri. In addition to an expansive sushi and sashimi buffet, other POC delicacies include barbecue steak, ribeye, and hibachi grill. It offers a special menu on holidays.

Zona Blu

189 Weston Road, Weston 954-617-7999 $$ Zona Blu specializes in Sardinian-style Italian cuisine. The casual , family-friendly restaurant and deli/market serves fresh seafood, homemade pasta, wood-fired pizza and offers a fine selection of imported wines. Its signature dishes include Linguine Nere all-Arresina and Fregola Sarda ai Frutti di Mare. It offers a monthly Agriturismo Night, as well as a Chef’s Choice menu featuring Zona Blu’s most popular Sardinian dishes prepared by Chef Andrea Fadda.

Sushi Tom

1396 SW 160th Avenue, Weston 954-385-3688 $$ Sushi Tom has been serving the highest quality sushi in Weston since 2009. It specializes in authentic Japanese cuisine featuring teriyaki, tempura and an extensive menu of fresh sushi and sashimi, at reasonable prices. There is even an all-you-can-eat sushi menu. Sushi Tom offers dine-in, take-out and delivery.

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4483 Weston Road, Weston 754-223-7923 $$ The concept behind Sushiato, the art of sushi; is different from what we know as Sushi restaurants, because Sushiato presents Sushi with a “Latin Fusion” exotic and tropical flavors mixed with original Japanese cuisine and recipes. Their owners came from Venezuela with this idea and Weston received them open arms sharing the dream of this new concept. Weston is a clear example of what a great fusion gives a city: diverse nationalities, cultures, styles, accents and flavors that melt to create a new identity.

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oday a growing number of men are seeing cosmetic surgeons for procedures specifically tailored to meet their unique needs. More than ever, men are making the choice to improve their appearance with the use of Botox, fillers and cosmetic procedures. According to American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), male plastic surgery rates have significantly increased since 2000 and the notion that cosmetic procedures are just for women no longer exists. Wrinkles don’t just affect women, so it only makes sense that both men and women can use these treatments. Often times, men are seeking to regain a more youthful look, improve their self-image, maintain their edge, and feel better about their appearance. Plastic surgeons have procedures to meet and often exceed their expectations. A little Botox or filler can rid the face of fine lines, marionette lines, crow’s feet, brow furrows and other signs of aging or sun damage. Wrinkles are not the only thing Botox is used for — often men use products such as Botox to decrease sweating, or hyperhidrosis, in the armpits or hands. Specifically, Bro-tox, which is the name given for male Botox injections, is on the rise as it is one of the most subtle non-invasive skin rejuvenation procedures on the market. The procedure is fast, virtually painless, and easy. Botox injections leave no signs of having “work done,” so men are able to keep the so called “character” but lose the lines, resulting in a smoother, lifted and relaxed appearance without facing the stigma associated with cosmetic procedures. According to the ASPS, in 2011 there was a 56% increase in minimally invasive procedures such as Botox injections and fillers in males. Increasingly, a number of guys are considering non-invasive cosmetic procedures to appear more approachable, to stay competitive in an ever younger and competitive workforce, and to generally increase their overall confidence. Although the application technique is similar for these procedures it should be noted that men and women have very differing facial anatomy. Men’s skin is thicker, with more oil glands and more hair than female skin, and the aging process is different in the two genders. Women, in their younger years, have more fat pads in their faces, and as time marches on the fat pads diminish and the skin begins to sag. Because men have less dense fat pads, the sagging process isn’t as apparent, but stronger muscles in the forehead and around the eyes can lead to deeper, etched lines in men. As such, men can be treated with the same Botox techniques as women, but often require more units to treat the larger muscles in their face. Forehead lines require care in men so consideration should be given to the masculine brow when treating men. As usual, using an experienced master injector is always important. A cosmetic evaluation to discuss any questions and concerns is sometimes all it takes to get the conversation started. Dr. Tamy Faierman is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Her office is located at 17130 Royal Palm Boulevard, Suite 1, in the Windmill Professional Campus in Weston. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. For more information, please call 954-322-2742 or visit www.reshapeyourimage.com.

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n 2030, approximately 42% of Americans will be considered obese. This is a scary prediction! It is a staggering fact that today as many as a quarter of all Americans are overweight. In their struggle to lose excess pounds, Americans spend over 33 billion dollars every year on weight loss programs. Unfortunately, almost 95% fail in their attempt to lose the weight they need to maintain good health. Fortunately, Acupuncture can help you not only lose weight but maintain your health! In the May 2012 publication of Obesity Reviews, a team of researchers performed a detailed review of studies looking at Acupuncture and obesity. When compared to no treatment and pharmaceutical medications, the Acupuncture studies showed: greater weight loss, decreased BMI and decreased weight circumference. Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine, sterile needles at specific body points that creates a calming, relaxing effect, which counteracts the need for excessive eating caused by stress, frustration or anxiety. Acupuncture can power up weight control strategy by curbing appetite, quelling cravings, boosting metabolism, improving digestion, regulating obesity-related hormones and enhancing the way nutrients are used. Scientists now understand HOW Acupuncture promotes weight loss: Release of Endorphins: Acupuncture needles inserted in specific points on the body and in the ear will release endorphins which have a calming effect Increased Metabolism: Auricular (ear) acupuncture temporarily increases the basal metabolic rate and suppresses appetite due to the effects on the autonomic nervous system Improved Insulin Resistance: Acupuncture alters activity of the sympathetic nervous system and possibly corrects the insulin signal defect Decreased Abdominal Fat: An MRI study shows a decrease in abdominal fat storage after acupuncture treatments. Appetite Suppression: Acupuncture influences the hyothalamus and obesityrelated hormones to promote appetite suppression There are many reasons people become overweight, including hormone imbalances, slowed metabolism, overeating, poor nutrition and lack of exercise. Using Acupuncture to tackle weight loss is part of a multi-pronged approach. In order for an Acupuncture physician to choose the correct points, a patient must first discuss his/her particular pattern of overeating, digestive problems, hormonal issues or anything else that may contribute to difficulties in losing weight. The number of Acupuncture treatments necessary depends on the patient’s goals and the speed in which they want to lose it. Acupuncture weight loss treatments have no harmful side effects and no chance for addiction, unlike some pharmaceutical treatments. Tips for using Acupuncture for weight loss:  Choose a qualified, licensed Acupuncture physician.  Complete a full course of treatment and you should follow a comprehensive weight loss plan. Treatments are normally 2 to 3 times per week for 4 to 6 weeks depending on patient’s goals. Monique Bain, L.Ac, Dipl.Ac., graduated from the Academy of Five Element Acupuncture in Gainesville, with her degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and is Nationally Board Certified in Acupuncture. Five Element Wellness Center is located at 17150 Royal Palm Boulevard, Suite 1, in Weston and at 7310 West McNab Road, Suite 107, in Tamarac. Visit the website at www.5ewc.com or contact the office at 954-657-8342.

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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: Flat feet 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 (either 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 of flatfeet. 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 indicate flatfeet. Signs: A flat arch when standing or the foot excessively points to the outside especially during gait is often a sign of flatfeet. Bulging of the bones on the inside of the ankle and foot are usually seen. Flatfeet is 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. Inactivity, which can cause weight gain and poor cardiovascular fitness, may also occur. Arthritis in the foot, ankle, knees, hips and back is common with aging. Treatment: Identifying the area of pain and underlying cause as early as possible is key. Proper shoe gear and custom molded orthotics to support the foot and the entire extremity may be recommended. Physical therapy to improve flexibility, strength, balance and coordination is often prescribed. Stretching of the calf muscles in a cast to diminish excessive strain on the arch and improve flexibility is another treatment method. Surgery to correct the deformity and return the child or adult to full function may be necessary in some cases. Carlo A. Messina, DPM, is a Board Certified Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Diplomate American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon with the Foot, Ankle and Leg Specialists of South Florida and specializes in treating infants, children, teens and adults. His partners are Dr. Robert Sheinberg, Dr. Al DeSimone, Dr. Fernando Moya, Dr. Alexander Bertot, Dr. Mark Fishman, Dr. David Shenassa, Dr. Nathan Vela and Dr. Michael Cohen. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine in Weston is located at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, 954-389-5900 and in Pembroke Pines at 17842 NW 2nd Street, 954-430-9901. The practice website is www. SOUTHFLORIDASPORTSMEDICINE.org.

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eck pain is a common reason people seek chiropractic care. Whether it is a stiffness, ache or sharp, debilitating pain, problems associated with the neck -- which can include headache, arm/hand/shoulder symptoms and upper back disorders -- present a significant burden to our health care system, to our productivity and to our lives. The causes of neck pain are numerous. Two factors, however, are by far the most prevalent: posture and spinal alignment. Fortunately, both of these factors can be improved with knowledge, commitment and chiropractic treatment. The following points may be useful in ensuring your neck remains pain-free: POSTURE: Optimum posture is where, when viewed from the side, the center of the ear lies directly over the midpoint of the shoulder. Viewed from the front, the head should not be tilted, shifted or rotated in relation to the rib cage. Optimum posture also involves having normal cervical, thoracic and lumbar curves. Your chiropractor can help to accurately assess your posture, and can give you specific exercises and suggestions to improve postural faults. ERGONOMICS: Ergonomics involves such things as how one sits or stands at work, at a desk, computer or while watching TV or reading. It can also include driving or sleeping positions. To minimize neck, shoulder and upper back fatigue, avoid prolonged positions where the head is tilted or pushed forward. Change positions and tasks regularly and often, choosing a new task or position that works the body the opposite way. Strive for correct, balanced posture while working, traveling, playing and sleeping. This means do not prop your head up with pillows when sleeping on your back. INJURY: Trauma to the neck must be treated appropriately, beginning with an accurate diagnosis. Accurate diagnosis of neck trauma, whether it was the result of a car accident, fall, sports or some other injury, should always include x-ray. X-ray is used to assess the structural condition of the spine, including the cervical curve. Abnormal curves in the cervical spine are major contributors to chronic neck pain, headache and other neck related problems. Chiropractic treatment has been shown to correct or improve abnormal spinal curves. STRESS: We all must deal with stress in our lives. How we deal with it determines the level of tension we feel, and this can play a significant role in whether or not we experience neck related symptoms. To help us cope with stress more effectively, several behavior or attitude adjustments may be beneficial. Exercise moderately for about 45 minutes every day. Make adequate sleep and a healthy diet priorities. Maintain balance in your life between work and play, and in your relationships. Keep life in perspective. See the lighter side of situations. Seek and express humor.

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he medical term for an ear infection is otitis. Ear infections generally begin as inflammation of the skin inside the outer ear canal (the tube-shaped part of the ear visible under the ear flap). Once inflammation is present, discharge, redness, and other characteristics of an ear infection become established. Inflammation of the canal leads to the overgrowth of normal bacteria and yeast that live in the ear; other “opportunistic” bacteria can also take advantage of the inflammation and unhealthy environment inside the ear to establish infection. The overgrowth of these organisms causes more inflammation and other unhealthy changes inside the ear. In some cases, ear infections that start in the outer ear canal can progress to involve the middle ear and inner ear. Deep infections can lead to deafness and other complications.

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Once the inflammation associated with an ear infection is established, bacteria (and yeast) can create secondary infections. These infections can be relatively straightforward to diagnose and treat with antibiotics or antifungal medications. Still, the underlying reason for the inflammation must be addressed, or the secondary infections are likely to recur. Diagnosing the underlying cause can be challenging and may require additional testing. Your veterinarian will also likely clean your pet’s ears to remove as much debris as possible before treatment begins. Cleaning begins creating a healthier environment inside the ear—an environment that will not continue to support bacterial overgrowth.

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Once an infection has resolved, regular cleaning helps prevent recurrence by promoting a healthy environment inside the outer ear canal. Never insert a cotton swab into your pet’s ear canal; these swabs can rupture the eardrum, which could lead to additional complications. If you are uncomfortable cleaning your pet’s ears, ask your veterinary team to review ear cleaning procedures with you. Underlying conditions, such as allergies, should also be addressed to help prevent recurrence of ear infections. Returning for regular check-ups with your veterinarian is also an important way to track your pet’s progress and catch ear infections early before they have a chance to get firmly reestablished. Animal Health Center @ Weston is “The Gentle Practice You Can Rely On.” Dr. Miguel E. Cordova and his staff are committed to caring for your precious pets. The practice is located at 2701 Executive Park Drive, Suite 1. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Animal Health Center @ Weston at 954-385-8389 or visit them online at www.animalhealthcenteratweston.com.

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iving back is a big theme at the Rotary Club of Weston. Many Rotarians in this active service club when asked what prompted them to become a Rotarian reply, “Because I’ve been fortunate and it’s a great way for me to give back to the community.” The club’s annual Golf Classic gives back by supporting area youth with college scholarships. Last year, the 2016 WestonLawyers.com Golf Classic raised $100,000 to help graduating seniors achieve their dreams. In return, the club asks only that someday they, too, find a way to give back. Weston Rotarians spend weeks organizing this premier golf outing held at Western Hills Country Club. An exciting Drawdown Raffle Kickoff Party jump-starts the scholarship fund with approximately $20,000 in party proceeds going towards the main event. At the golf tournament, golfers enjoy 18 holes on the par 72 Robert Trent Jones course, a delicious buffet luncheon, awards, spectacular prizes and valuable raffle or auction items such as travel, golf or spa packages. Over the years, many area businesses have become loyal and generous sponsors of the Golf Classic, allowing it to grow to the six-figure event it’s become. Scholarships ranging from several hundred dollars to full two- and four-year rides have been presented to outstanding seniors from Cypress Bay High School and The Sagemont School in Weston, Western High School in Davie, and HANDY.

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Scholarship recipients, selected from hundreds of applicants, demonstrate qualities of character reflecting Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self” and are recognized at the club’s annual Scholarship Awards breakfast in May. The awards help deserving students defray expenses and continue their educations. Many of them return to Weston to visit the club, some join a Rotaract service club in college, and still others become Rotarians themselves as adults. “Awarding scholarships to area students fits perfectly with the Rotary Club of Weston’s mission to provide services to youth and families in our community,” says Keith Patron, sponsor tournament co-chair. “We look forward to this every year because it helps so many people.” This year’s Rotary Club of Weston Golf Classic sponsored by WestonLawyers.com will be held on Monday, April 3, 2017. The field generally sells out quickly, so interested golfers should reserve a slot soon. For information on golfer registration and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.westonrotary.com or email Michael@WestonLawyers.com. The Rotary Club of Weston meets Thursdays at 7:30am at the Weston Hills Country Club. For more information go to www. westonrotary.com.

Ring In the Chinese New Year at Parc 28

arc 28 has been serving authentic Asian cuisine for the past 27 years. Owners Felicia and Leeman Chan take great pride in sharing their cuisine, as well as their culture and traditions, with their Weston neighbors. This year, the Chans invite the community to celebrate Chinese New Year with them when they usher in the Year of the Rooster.

Chinese New Year is one of the most festive days of the entire year; a day filled with family traditions and fabulous food. Felicia Chan shares the significance of this holiday as well as why Parc 28 is so popular.

What is Parc 28 doing to celebrate the Chinese New Year? On

Saturday, January 28th, we invite the community to celebrate with us. We will serve some special New Year’s dishes in addition to our regular menu that night. We will also have special activities for children including face painting and balloons.

This is the Year of the Rooster. What does the rooster signify?

Each of the 12 years in the Chinese zodiac cycle is represented by an animal. People born in the Year of the Rooster are believed to be observant, hardworking, resourceful, courageous and talented. Roosters are very self-confident and like to be the center of attention. It is believed that babies born under this sign will be trustworthy, with a strong sense of timekeeping and responsibility at work.

Parc 28 serves more than just Chinese food. What other cuisines do you offer? We serve authentic

Chinese cuisine, as well as Malaysian, Thai, Indian and Singaporean special-

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ties to provide customers with a unique dining experience. We use different kinds of herbs to enhance the flavors of the dishes.

What would you recommend for someone wanting to try something different? It will depend on the cus-

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Do you offer any specials? Our specials have always been popular

because of the variety and value. We have more than 28 entrees to choose from. For take-out, you can order small (pint) or large (quart) portions so you can try different types of food, perhaps some Malaysian or Thai.

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Country Isles Elementary honored America’s heroes. Students were able to thank veterans from the CIE family for their service to our country.

Principal Peters and Student Council President Lenny Eiglarsh and Vice President Sarah Urban took part in a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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Fifth grade students at Gator Run Elementary went on a fiveday field trip to Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. They visited the Capitol Building, Arlington Cemetery, and Valley Forge.

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CIVIC DUTY

Students in Meryl Jefferson’s fourth grade gifted class at Manatee Bay Elementary School led the Pledge of Allegiance before a Weston City Commission meeting. Dressed in Early American-period costumes, the children also sang the Preamble to the Constitution.

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The Pelican Harbor Seabird Station visited the Environmental Club at Sagemont’s Upper School Campus to talk about its mission as a rehabilitation clinic to injured animals.

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Students at Gator Run Elementary participated in the school’s annual Boosterthon Fun Run. Each class team ran 35 laps. The PTA fundraiser will support improvements to the Media Center.

TEAM SPIRIT

Students in Shari Fuhrman’s fourth grade class at Everglades Elementary School show their team spirit during the PTA’s Fun Run fundraiser.

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The farm came to Temple Dor Dorim. Early Childhood Center students dressed for the part, as they got to cuddle, feed and groom the animals.

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Students at Country Isles Elementary showed their support for the Harvest Drive. The now county-wide food drive started at the Weston school almost 25 years ago. Students collected canned goods to support its efforts to feed over 2,000 families in need.

THANKS FOR GIVING

Manatee Bay Elementary School participated in the Broward County PTA’s 4th annual Harvest Feast. Students helped sort and pack donations at McFatter Technical College. Recipient families received a Thanksgiving meal, books and a bag of pantry items.

SHARING & CARING

Students at Temple Dor Dorim’s Early Childhood Center shared a Thanksgiving feast with residents of the Daniel Cantor Senior Center. Everyone enjoyed a delicious meal and craft time.

WE CARE

Members of the Interact Club at The Sagemont School made 170 cards to include in holiday care packages for American troops stationed in Djibouti, Africa.

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FIRE SMART

During Fire Safety Month, BSO Life Safety Educators and Weston Fire Rescue and Emergency Services personnel met with students to teach them about fire safety. The program included visits to Manatee Bay Elementary, Eagle Point Elementary and Lil’ Rascals Academy.

BEST FOOT FORWARD

Indian Trace Elementary School celebrated International Walk to School Day. BSO deputies joined school resource officers and Weston Commissioner Toby Feuer in greeting students and promoting safe routes to walk and bike to school. Photos courtesy City of Weston.

FOUNDING FATHERS

As part of a lesson on government and the constitution, students in Meryl Jefferson’s fourth grade gifted class at Manatee Bay Elementary School reenacted the U.S. Constitutional Convention, complete with period costumes.

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Deputy Maccagli unloaded boxes to be shredded. Photos courtesy City of Weston.

More than 393 vehicles participated in BSO’s Shred-A-Thon and Operation Medicine Cabinet, shredding 20,022 pounds of documents to help combat identity theft. In addition, BSO safely disposed of 300.4 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs. BSO deputies sorted prescription drugs.

Mayor Stermer lent a helping hand.

VETERANS HONORED

The City of Weston, Weston YMCA and Broward Sheriff’s Office Weston joined together to honor veterans and active duty servicemen and women and their families with a Veterans Day breakfast. Weston BSO Police Chief Kevin Butler, Mayor Daniel Stermer and Fire Chief Bruce Angier. Photos courtesy City of Weston.

FRIENDS’ FIESTA

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Carol Pomerantz and Rochelle Koenig WPS Co-Presidents Lou Marett and Andrea Burghardt with La Rural owners Emilce Pistone and Gabriel Cambaklian. Photos courtesy Dr. John Lister.

SOCIETY EVENT

The Weston Philharmonic Society hosted a Member’s Social. Members are dedicated to helping enrich the community through music, arts and culture, and supporting music education programs.

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