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COMMUNITY NEWS 28 The Weston Pops Concert Returns 32 Celebrate the Arts Day Was a Winner 34 A Breed Above the Rest 36 “Feed Your Creativity” Art Competition 60 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward Names Bigs of the Year 62 Weston World Fest Returns LEGALLY SPEAKING 26

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CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY 37-49 Exceptional Women in Business BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 28 A Children's Carousel Celebrates 30 Years as Weston's #1 Developmental Preschool 52 Hey KIDO, Let’s Play!

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It was first recognized in the United States in 1988. In a Presidential proclamation, President Ronald Reagan commented, “Women continue to strengthen the family and enrich our lives with intellectual gifts, creative talents, and indomitable spirit.” Every March since that year has been officially recognized as Women’s History Month in the United States.

For the second year in a row, we are celebrating this year’s Women’s History Month by recognizing some of the amazing women in our community. The Exceptional Women in Business section of this magazine highlights the accomplishments and talents of some of the women who make our community such a great place to live and raise a family.

The contributions women have made to every field and endeavor are infinite. Accomplishments like Marie Curie’s work in physics or Rosa Parks’ bravery that ignited the civil rights movement are even more noteworthy when considering the obstacles they had to overcome.

It’s heartening to see accomplished women in positions of power. People like General Motors CEO Mary Barra, Vice President Kamala Harris, Abigail Johnson of Fidelity Investments, Nobel Laureate in Physics Andrea Ghez, and Miami Marlins General Manager Kim Ng are leading in all parts of our society.

As we reflect during this year’s Women’s History Month, we are excited to see the accomplishments women will make in the future!

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MARCH 6

Weston's own White Party! It will be an unforgettable evening of music under the stars. Dance the night away to a variety of Latin and Top 40 Hits by international Latin band, Fondo Blanco. Bandmembers represent Venezuela, Colombia, Cuba and Puerto Rico. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets and come early to pick your perfect seating location. Coolers are welcome; however, alcohol is not permitted to be brought into the park. 7:00-10:00pm. Food Trucks onsite! For more info, call 954-3894321.

Weston World Fest

The awarding-winning 7th annual Weston World Fest returns to Weston Regional Park with a full display of our wonderful international community. Twenty interactive country booths will interpret this year’s festival theme “Seasons”, giving viewers a peek at what it’s like to spend a year in each country. Noon to 4:00 pm at Weston Regional Park. 20200 Saddle Club Rd. For more info visit www.1weston.com.

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Come rock with us! The City of Plantation Gather up the family and head to Regional Park. Enjoy a FREE full-length feature film projected on a giant inflatable screen with family and friends. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Coolers are welcome (no alcohol permitted). Shows are at Weston Regional Park on the Event Stage 7:00pm - 9:00 pm.

For more info call 954-389-4321.

Bring the whole family to a fun weekend featuring live entertainment, carnival rides, and outdoor marketplace and much more!

The carnvial features one of the largest midways in Broward County. There is something for every member of the family. Hosted by St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 5601 S Flamingo Road. For info call 954-434-3777.

MARCH 8 International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group or organization specific.

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MARCH 19

2022 Broward Heart Walk

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With each step you’ll help cure heart disease and stroke. You’ll help millions of people celebrate more birthdays, fulfill more dreams and share more hugs. This is not just another finish line. It’s a movement for the health and well-being of us all. We hope you’ll be a part of it. Walk starts at 9:00 am sharp at the Nova Southeastern Campus, 3301 College Ave., Davie. Follow the QR Code to register.

Show off your bikini body! Boot camp workouts every Saturday in September. Led by personal trainer Susan Malinski, these sessions will get your blood flowing and set you off with a positive mindset. Boot camps are held at Peace Mound Park at 10:00 am.

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MARCH 17 St. Patrick’s Day

Celebrated on the 17th of March every year, St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most popular days of the year to travel to Dublin. For centuries, the Irish have celebrated the day as both a religious and social holiday. South Florida has become one of the go-to locations to celebrate Saint Patricks day in the United States. So, kiss me if you’re Irish.

MARCH 14

Weston Art Guild: Carolina Apia Free form object painting

Weston Foreign Film Festival

Presented by the Arts Council of Greater Weston, come watch A Five Star Life! This Italian film follows Irene who had a dream job, jet-setting from Paris to Berlin to Morocco to China. Now in her forties, she was single and childless but managed to stay on good terms with her life partner, Andrea. It was such fun to play the mystery guest in such extravagance. Two shows will air at the AMC Weston 8 Theater. Showtimes are 4:45 and 7:30 pm. For more info or advanced tickets visit www.1weston.com.

MARCH 28 Come to the Davie Pine Island Park Multipurpose Center for the Weston Art Guild's monthly member's meeting. This month's meeting will feature Carolina Apia and Free-form object painting. Meeting will be at 7:00 pm at 3801 S Pine Island, Davie.

It is free and open to the public.

MARCH 19-20 Exotic Plant Festival & Bonsai Show

Flamingo Gardens annual tropical plant event features a bonsai show presented by the Broward Bonsai Society, a variety of plant and landscape vendors with exotic plants, supplies, garden art and accessories for sale, along with musical entertainment.

This year’s festival is also the opening weekend of Flamingo Garden’s Beauty of Orchids exhibit of breathtaking orchid displays throughout the garden. The Exotic Plant Festival is included with admission to Flamingo Gardens. 9:30 am - 4:00 pm at Flamingo Gardens in Davie. For more info call 954-473-2955.

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hould I create a trust even though I don’t have a multi-million dollar estate? My answer: It depends.

Often estate planning goals can be achieved without establishing a revocable living trust, but there are instances when one is recommended. It all depends on your family situation and what you want to accomplish. I often use stories such as the following to help new clients better understand the benefits of having a trust.

George and Jenny have been happily married for 25 years with three children, Jessica, age 20, Josh age 15, and Jonathan, age 12. Both George and Jenny have created wills, leaving everything to each other. After they are both gone, their wills leave it all to their children, in equal shares. Sounds like a logical plan. Or is it?

Tragically, George dies suddenly, and, according to his will, all of his property transfers to Jenny. The following year, while rushing to an appointment on a rainy morning, Jenny loses control of her car and rear-ends a bus full of trial attorneys heading to the annual Ft. Lauderdale “I’ll See You in Court Convention.”

Several attorneys are injured and predictably, lawsuits follow.

Now what happens to Jenny’s inheritance from George? It likely all goes to creditors. What’s left to raise her children? Perhaps nothing. If George and Jenny had used a trust in their estate plan, the final outcome may have been different. While Jenny’s property would still be subject to creditor claims, her inheritance from George inside a trust would be safe for her and their children.

In another sad scenario, imagine that Jenny dies first and George later remarries Susan, a woman with four adult children.

What happens when George passes? His property, including what he inherited from Jenny, may go to Susan and eventually to Susan’s children. George and Jenny’s children could be completely disinherited! With a properly drawn trust, George and Jenny can rest assured that even if the surviving spouse remarries, their money will go to their children.

Finally, think of George and Jenny happily enjoying retirement and grandchildren, but not fond of Jessica’s husband, Jason. Jenny fears that their son-in-law will never earn a decent living, and be dependent on their daughter Jessica to support him for the rest of his life. George worries that if they leave an inheritance to Jessica and she ultimately divorces Jason, a substantial portion of Jessica’s inheritance could be lost to her “no good husband.” If George and Jenny leave inheritances to their children in a trust, these assets will not be commingled with marital property. Therefore, in the event of a divorce, daughter Jessica’s inheritance will not be the subject of division and partial distribution to son-in-law Jason.

Making the right estate planning decisions is important.

Speak with a qualified estate planning attorney to see if a trust is right for your family situation. Life can change in an instant.

What are you waiting for?

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COMMUNITY NEWS

THE WESTON POPS CONCERT RETURNS

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This year, the South Florida Symphony will present the concert under the direction of Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso. Alfonso has been a guest conductor with such esteemed orchestras as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the San Jose Symphony, the San Antonio Symphony, the Pacific Symphony, the Prague Radio Symphony, the Orchestra de Rus in Sienna, Italy, and the Women’s Philharmonic, among many others. She even conducted an underwater concert for over 400 divers which received worldwide recognition.

Gina Catone, President of the Weston Music Society, says “I am beyond excited to welcome the South Florida Symphony to Weston. I had the pleasure of attending one of their events and was impressed with the talented and passionate musicians I witnessed on stage. It is my hope

that Sebrina, one of the few female conductors in the country, will be an inspiration to our young people.”

A Pops Concert is a special, hybrid event. It features crowd-pleasers including pop standards, Latin favorites, and familiar classics. This program will include vocalists as well as orchestral presentations.

Stephanie Bescherelle, a member of the Weston Music Society Board who coordinated the student musical performances for Celebrate the Arts, noted, “As we keep showcasing the many young talents we have here in our local musical programs, it is wonderful to also offer them free access to high quality, professional performances and keep them inspired to achieve higher musicianship goals! The April Pops Concert is always a hit for the families of Weston!”

Annalisa Walker, Special Events Manager for the City of Weston, wrapped it up, “After a year off, we are elated about being able to present the Outdoor Pops Concert again. This event under the moonlight is such a nice opportunity for the entire family to enjoy. Whether you choose to sing along or dance to the beat, all ages will enjoy this concert featuring tunes from all genres of music.”

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standards for our students, most of whom graduate knowing how to read, write, tie their shoelaces and more. In addition, in 2017 we incorporated STEM into our curriculum. STEM is a new frontier exploring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. We include basic skills as well as age-appropriate Lego builds. This helps prepare our students for the technologically advanced world in which we live today.

This year, we will also be incorporating STEM in the toddler classes as well.

Is there anything else you would like readers to know? A Children’s Carousel offers a variety of schedules to help accommodate every student and parent, as well as a summer camp. It has been a privilege to serve the Weston community for so many years, and we look forward to many years to come. We invite you to come tour our school.

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ndian Trace Elementary (ITE) students certainly enjoyed “Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida”. The designated week is designed to raise awareness about the importance of reading and to inspire students and families to make reading part of their daily routines. This year’s theme “Launch into Literacy, Blast Off into New Worlds!” encouraged all schools to participate in reading books with a variety of settings to support the New Worlds Reading Initiative program released this fall.

These Little Thunder were buckled up and ready for their out-of-the-world adventure at Weston’s “A-rated” elementary school. The week was filled with so many books, reading activities, and to conclude the week…a special visit with not just one author, but two.

Patty DeBiase, a now-retired teacher, brought bilingual authors Susana Illera Martinez and Pilar Velez to the attention of Media Specialist, Dione Mila, after hearing them speak at a book signing at the Columbian Consulate in Miami. Principal Winder quickly agreed that the students would love to meet them and hear their stories of becoming published authors.

"We are fortunate to have these two incredible authors visit our Kindergarten, first, second, and third grades. Their passion for writing and storytelling sparks the imagination and the love of reading in our students,” exclaimed Mrs. Mila, Media Specialist.

The accomplished authors brought props and slides of their work and spoke with all the younger classes while they eagerly listened and asked plenty of questions. The cafeteria was decorated by Tania Mendez, a Media Center volunteer, and Mrs. Mila. Before their arrival, students were able to pre-purchase their books. Afterward, the authors delivered the signed books with a special message to their classrooms.

"I was excited to meet her (Susana), and I liked how she showed the book in the background as she read it. The author told me about the time Disney called her about the book. It was fun,” shared second-grader Aiden Zervoudakis.

"I can't think of a better way to celebrate literacy than to have a visit from two passionate authors. The students were able to listen to the story of how their dreams of becoming published authors became reality. They inspired us all,” added Principal, Amy Winder.

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CELEBRATE THE ARTS DAY Was A Winner

anuary 25, 2021, was a brisk overcast day in Weston. But in Weston Town Center, approximately 1500 attendees spent the day at Celebrate the Arts, one of the City’s most popular family events.

Jami Nix Rahn, Event Coordinator, said, “The Arts Council was very excited to bring back Celebrate the Arts Day in Weston Town Center after cancelations due to the covid pandemic. We are so proud to partner with the City of Weston and this year we were joined in partnership by the Weston Music Society who coordinated all of the entertainment with our local school’s Band, Chorus, and Drama departments.”

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The day featured a wide variety of activities.

Arts Clubs from Cypress Bay High School, Tequesta Trace Middle School, and Sagemont High School all had arts and crafts activities.

The Robotics Club and Chess Club from Sagemont were big hits with kids and adults.

The Weston Music Society coordinated the entertainment which ran the entire afternoon.

The music played and sung by students from Cypress Bay High School, Tequesta Trace and Falcon Cove Middle Schools, Sagemont upper and lower schools, and Youth all Stars had appreciative audiences at all performances.

The program ranged from Classic to Jazz to Broadway. Stephanie Bescherelle, WMS Board Member and Music Coordinator for Celebrate said, “Providing an open stage for our local performing arts students is an important goal for the Weston Music Society. We recognize their perseverance and many talents during these challenging times. We applaud their music, chorus, and drama teachers for their dedication. We thank all of them for making the Sunday stage so alive”.

Young at Art Museum once again brought great projects for kids of all ages. Long lines gathered at the My Fab offerings of Glitter Tattoos and Balloon Twisting. The “Playing Zoo”, presented by Youth All-Star, offered a hands-on violin opportunity, and demonstrations of wind and brass instruments. A new special feature this year, Master Chalk Artist Ken Mullen created a large-scale 3-D Connect 4 game that was a popular spot to take selfies.

Along with the professional artistry, there was an area for everybody to contribute their own chalk creations.

As always, everybody flocked to add their art to the 28-foot graffiti wall. Each year, the wall represents an amazing collage of hundreds of drawings.

Laura Dobrzanski, Arts Council of Greater Weston President, expressed her enthusiasm for the event and for the community support. “It was incredible to see so many families engaged in the various forms of art taking place all at once, from the arts and crafts activities to the on-stage performances, it truly brought the community together to share in an excitement for the arts and appreciation for the many talented artists and groups we have in our own backyard.”

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Deputy Danielle Quinones and Olivia

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atch out Weston, there is a new sheriff in town! Her name is K9 Olivia. This new girl spends her days in schools, independent and assisted living facilities, and around town at all kinds of events. This K9 is needed to enhance interactions with both adults and children; help create rapport; relieve anxiety; improve communication; and reduce stress while supporting both adults and children with social interaction skills, especially those with special needs and at-risk students.

Olivia came from the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Paws and Stripes program. The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office selects dogs that would make great Therapy K9s, from the Brevard County Animal Shelter. If chosen, the canines go through a 3-month obedience school before attending an intensive therapy dog course.

In September of 2021, Olivia and Deputy Danielle Quinones of Broward Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Unit in Weston went through the Paw and Stripes College at Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. The dynamic duo completed the United K9s requirements and standards for a Multi-Discipline Therapy K-9 Team and the Law Enforcement Investigative Therapy Dog Course.

“I started to notice how more individuals were struggling in the community, so I started to look into therapy dog programs in other police departments and how they benefited their communities,” explained Deputy Quinones. “The therapy dog program provides comfort, emotional support, and positive interactions for both children and adults, in the communities and schools. Therapy dogs can have an invaluable resource for bridging relationship divides and providing positive alternative methods to communicate with others, especially juveniles.”

Olivia has been a positive mood stabilizer for the students, especially during the pandemic.

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eeding South Florida, the leading domestic hunger-relief organization in South Florida, is excited to announce its Third Annual “Feed Your Creativity” Art Competition. Elementary, middle, and high school students throughout Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties are invited to participate for the opportunity to have their artwork converted to one of Feeding South Florida's truck wraps – a 36-foot moving billboard that travels throughout South Florida.

The art competition is the first of Feeding South Florida’s several “Summer Hunger Ends Here” initiatives, a campaign designed to raise the awareness and funds necessary to end summer hunger in South Florida. It’s aimed to engage students, their parents, teachers, and schools in a critical issue, while also recognizing and highlighting the talent in our community.

Summer months are some of the most difficult times for South Florida families because when school is not in session, some kids don’t have access to free or reduced-price school meals.

In South Florida alone, there are nearly 200,000 children who don’t know from where they will get their next meal, and over 500,000 who rely on free or reduced meals during the school year.

Seeking to fill the void of school meals, Feeding South Florida is a proud sponsor of the USDA Summer Food Service Program, providing meals to kids at Summer BreakSpots, pop-up mobile pantries in low-income communities. Feeding South Florida also assists families in its Community Caring Centers at both warehouse locations.

“We are excited to announce our third annual ‘Feed Your Creativity’ Art Competition that kicksoff our ‘Summer Hunger Ends Here’ campaign,” said Sari Vatske, executive president of Feeding South Florida. “Participating in the art competition allows students to give a voice to nearly 200,000 children who go to bed hungry in South Florida.”

The first-place winner will be awarded:

is displayed as a truck wrap on a ▸ Artwork 36-foot tractor/trailer that travels throughout Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties.

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In keeping with Feeding South Florida’s belief that food is a bridge to understanding others, the 2022 theme is “Food is Community.”

The deadline to submit artwork is Feb. 28. All artwork will be displayed during a Gallery Night in May, where winners will also be announced. The winning truck will be revealed in Summer 2022.

Additional instructions regarding preferred colors, size, and accepted mediums are available at www.tinyurl.com/ARTtoFSF. Students may also register to learn more.

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n celebration of Women’s History Month, Our City profiles women business leaders to inspire the next generation in our community.

We hope you enjoy getting to know each of them as much as we did!

Dr. Jane Therrien Optometrist

Weston Family Eyecare Her Story

Dr. Therrien is the owner and founder of Weston Family Eyecare where she offers a full range of eye health services to patients of all ages. With a complete array of eye care services, Dr. Therrien is dedicated to helping you enjoy healthy eyes and sharp vision.

Whether you need a new pair of glasses or treatment for an eye disease, Dr. Therrien and her staff at Weston Family Eyecare provides cutting-edge eye health and vision care.

Dr. Therrien’s practice utilizes the latest technology in vision correction techniques, lens treatments, contact lenses, and ophthalmic equipment. She is the first eye doctor in Florida to offer the Neurolens, which provides relief of eye-strain from digital devices. Dr. Therrien has extensive experience providing specialty contact lens services, particularly with orthokeratology and scleral lens designs. She is one of the first Fellowship-trained orthokeratologists in Florida.

Dr. Ritika Narula Physician

Rheumatology Medical Center Her Story

As a Physician, my goal is to maintain and improve my patients' health and quality of life. After being trained in Internal Medicine, I specialized in Rheumatology and now treat patients with Autoimmune diseases and chronic pain, such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Lupus, Fibromyalgia, and Osteoarthritis.

Rheumatology involves constant research and studies which lead to new and more effective medications. We are lucky to have different treatment options, so I listen carefully to my patients and work together with each of them to customize the best treatment course and make them as comfortable as possible.

Understanding your pain and disease is as important as treating it. I make the effort to educate my patients on the mechanism of their symptoms and take the time to discuss possible treatment plans. I'm dedicated to finding the best solutions to the chronic conditions for each of my patients.

Advice to Young Women Pursuing a Career in Optometry

Advice to Young People Beginning a Career in Medicine

Treat patients like family. Strive to stay current on the latest technologies and techniques. Find something you love that you are good at!

As you embark into the Medical Field, it’s important to fully recognize that it requires your commitment to helping others. It can be a long and difficult road at times, but the professional satisfaction you will achieve makes it all worthwhile.

Something to Know about Dr. Therrien

Something to Know about Dr. Narula?

Compassion and professionalism are extremely important to Dr.Therrien, and patients can expect to be treated like family.

Dr.Therrien and her team are dedicated to providing you with the excellent, personalized care and the warm, compassionate service you deserve. They look forward to exceeding your expectations.

I'm a South Florida native and reside in Weston with my family.

I started my practice in Weston to serve my own community.

Although the last two years have been challenging for us all, it has reinforced that the Medical Community has a significant responsibility. I'm grateful for the opportunity to help others.

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Terri Braun

Kido Creator Kidokinetics Her Story

Terri Braun is the Founder and visionary behind Kidokinetics, a national franchise with rapidly growing locations across the country. Kidokinetics has engaged children with fun, high-energy sports, and fitness classes since 1996, introducing physical education to boys and girls of all ages. It is a premier sports, fitness, health, and recreation program provider that comes to your preschool, elementary school, local park, or community center. Kidokinetics brings an elite physical education program, along with all the sports equipment needed, to you!

Terri is an athlete, leader, teacher, and mother of three. When she began Kidokinetics, many people asked about starting a Kidokinetics in their community. So Terri set out to build a franchise system that would make it possible for others to share in her vision and to bring sports knowledge and fitness skills to children of all ages and abilities. Her programs keep children moving and active and are especially in-demand as schools eliminate recess and cut their P.E. programs, meaning kids have more screen time, at school and at home.

Christalie Parisot

General Manager

Imaginart Media Productions

Her Story

This work truly matters. For children to develop to their greatest potential, they need to be active, they need to have a safe place to play and they need to build their confidence. It is so fulfilling to work in an area where you really make an impact on people, especially kid’s lives.

Breaking into the entertainment industry when she was just a toddler in Haiti, Christalie hosted Live radio shows for children and TV entertainment shows in the United States for teenagers.

Christalie has become the face of Tropik Network. Christalie is now a Media Executive with over 20 years of experience in Communications. She is the Managing Director of Imaginart Media Productions, a Certified Minority & Women-Owned “one-stop shop” company specialized in marketing, production, and event services in South Florida.

As Managing Director of Imaginart, Christalie ensures that each client’s needs are met, and is committed to providing high-quality content and exceptional services to clients. Some of her responsibilities include: Developing multi-platform media outreach campaigns; Marketing campaigns monitoring and production quality control; and, providing great customer service and ensuring maximum client satisfaction.

Imaginart’s entertainment services will guarantee the success of your events. Whether you are getting married, hosting a party, gala, or corporate event, Imaginart will create a custom package for you, based on your budget. We provide event services such as 360 Photobooth, Cold Sparkles, Dance on the Cloud, Uplights, Emcee Hosting, Sound, Lighting, Videography, Photography, Karaoke, and Music Services with top-quality professional DJs offering clients an extensive library of all music genres for any type of audience (Top 40’s, Reggae, Konpa, Latin, Hip Hop, Jazz, Afro, and more).

What Makes Kidokinetics Unique?

Christalie's Advice to Young Women

Advice to Young People Beginning a Career

We are a 20-year-old company, but in many ways, we are just getting started! I love what I do. There is no work like the work of giving children a brighter future.

It is necessary to work hard to achieve results. In order to succeed, you must overcome difficult moments. Do not let road bumps prevent you from reaching your destination. Do not stop until you are proud.

Is there anything else you'd like to know?

Everybody loves a good deal, but cheaper is not always better; however, with Imaginart, you are guaranteed a great bargain, while still getting high quality services and products.

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Deborah Marras Bautista & Sheila Marras David

IN BUSINESS

Co-Owners

Zona Blu Restaurant Their Story

Deborah Marras Bautista & Sheila Marras David are sisters and co-owners, together with Executive Chef, Andrea Fadda, of Zona Blu Restaurant, established in 2015. Zona Blu was created out of the passion they share for the culture and cuisine of their island, Sardinia, Italy. Their vision was to not only offer great food, but an exceptional dining experience where guests can enjoy excellent service, and ingredients unique to the island of Sardinia. While their partner, Executive Chef Andrea Fadda, has extensive culinary experience, Debbie and Sheila have used their skills in marketing, advertising, planning and logistics to create a necessary balance between creative freedom and strategic business planning. Debbie graduated with a Master’s degree in Marketing from Florida State University and worked in strategic market planning in New York City and Boston. Sheila, also an FSU graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Communications, worked in merchandising and planning at Sunglass Hut International for many years.

Advice to Young Women Pursuing a Career in the Restaurant Industry

Do not hesitate to go out of your comfort box. In order to be successful, you have to work hard to master your craft and learn all aspects of running a business. Do not be afraid to take risks, grow from your mistakes, and most importantly, treat your employees and customers with respect.

Is there anything new at Zona Blu?

We are excited to bring Zona Blu to West Palm Beach with the opening of our second restaurant, Zona Blu WPB, in spring 2022! Since opening Zona Blu seven years ago, we have surrounded ourselves with an amazing staff that truly cares about our customers. With our vision, a great team, and a loyal customer base, we feel confident that we have the recipe for success to replicate what we’ve accomplished and share it with the residents of West Palm Beach.

Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities.

Dreaming after all, is a form of planning.

– Gloria Steinem

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Faiza Khalid, MD

IN BUSINESS

Medical Director & Physician Radiance Medspa of Weston

Her Story

Dr. Khalid has served Weston and surrounding communities since 2010. Her practice specializes in cosmetic treatments that require little to no downtime, including injectables, laser rejuvenation, and an array of noninvasive aesthetic therapies. She has been at the forefront of minimally invasive aesthetic procedures for over over 10 years and has been fortunate enough to be trained by some of the best pioneers in the aesthetic industry. Dr. Khalid offers patients almost a decade of experience with injectables, neuromodulators, and lasers. Her initial training in Family Medicine allows her to take a holistic approach towards beauty. Accentuating the power of one’s own natural beauty is Dr. Khalid’s primary philosophy. “I strongly believe in respecting the subtle nuances that are specific to each of us and I am dedicated to helping patients look the best version of themself rather than like someone else,” she said. “The human connection that I create with my patients as they embark on their aesthetic journey is the essence of my patient care.”

Advice to Young Women Beginning a Medical Career

As a woman in medicine or in any other field, the odds are stacked against you. It has taken me a while to be comfortable with my style of leadership, to own my own voice. What I’ve learned is that only you can define yourself, your dreams, and your passion. No matter how big or small they may appear to be, own your dreams, and stand up for them. You may fall, you may get tired, may even want to quit, and that’s normal. Retreating back to basecamp is ok, but only to recover, renew, and then charge back into the chaos. Remember: a winner is just a loser who tried one more time.

More About Radiance Medspa

Our primary focus is to deliver an unsurpassed patient experience from start to finish. Radiance has been serving Weston and surrounding communities since 2006. Its long history and continued client support, and the fact that they have been voted Best Medspa in Weston for the past six consecutive years in “Best of Weston” is a testament to the quality of our business practices and differentiates us from other similar businesses that are here today and gone tomorrow.

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Maria Corina Martinez

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Realtor Associate & Team Leader

MC Group Keller Williams Her Story

Maria Corina Martinez is the proud team leader of MC Group, the top sales small group at Keller Williams Legacy in Weston since 2005. The MC Group’s extensive experience enables them to manage their clients’ entire process of buying and selling homes with the highest level of representation and, in a way that is enjoyable for everyone. In addition, Maria takes pride in helping her investor clients select the best properties and develop a stable real estate investment portfolio over the years.

Maria has been working in real estate since 1997 and, is very happy to be celebrating this year her 25 year Anniversary. Maria was one of the first agents to join Keller Williams in Weston. She has cherished being a member of the Keller Williams family where the values and the culture are so aligned to her own. “Being surrounded by professionals that give the inspiration to keep learning every day and to keep growing is invaluable”. She has always been able within Keller Williams to run her business with her own style and without barriers and limitations.

She is fluent in both English and Spanish and has colleagues on her team that are fluent in Portuguese as well.

Advice to Young Women Pursuing a Real Estate Career Be humble and invest time in learning all the necessary skills.

Joining the right brokerage is vital at the beginning so, in that sense, I recommend Keller Williams without a doubt!

Fun Fact About Maria

Despite the fact that her daughters have always made fun of her strong Spanish accent, Maria has been able to conquer in business not only the Latin American and International Clientele but also gain the love and trust of the local English-speaking community of realtors, clients, and friends.

Do what you love and success will follow.

Passion is the fuel behind a successful career.

– Meg Whitman

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IN BUSINESS

Ivis Mateos

General Manager

Tiny Planet Preschool

Faryal Ali Lead Designer

Beautiful Windows & Blinds Her Story

For the past 28 years Faryal Ali has worked with home owners and businesses to find best solutions for their window treatments and decor. She is the Lead Designer and owner of Beautiful Windows & Blinds.

How Do You Enjoy Being a Designer?

Being a woman in the Design field is wonderful because you have the finesse and skill to listen, observe and guide your clients along their design journey. It has also been a wonderful journey for me and my TEAM because we discover the value of relationship building. Challenges are everywhere in all careers, and once you embrace the opportunity to overcome it and find solutions, it becomes another interesting path rather than an obstacle. This career has blessed me with so much self-development: patience, listening, paying attention, being responsive, being upfront with clients, loving every opportunity that comes my way, and trying to be 1% better each time. My clients have given back to me as much as I have invested in them.

What Advice Would You Give to Young Designers?

If you like working with people, and if you are fascinated by design, go for it. Educate yourself through all media available to you. Be the best you can be and very importantly know what your goal is.

You have to find your unique selling proposition. Mine is “Providing Solutions.” Stay true to your mission, have fun, aim to improve daily in all aspects of your life and stay positive. Serving others through your skill brings much more reward than just money

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Her Story

Since a young age, Ivis Mateos has been convinced that education has the ability to transform society in a positive way. She brings this perspective to Tiny Planet Preschool every day! Ivis creates a magical learning environment and experience for all of her students. The role the teachers at Tiny Planet play is extremely important. Ivis creates an environment where teachers promote children’s strengths in all disciplines. Kids are encouraged to have fun while they learn in a safe environment.

At Tiny Planet they promote the potential of all the students, by providing a fluid environment where they encourage social conscience and respect for others. Education is focused on kids’ development, including critical thinking, independence, and making decisions to influence others positively.

Advice to Young Women Pursuing a Career in Early Childhood Development

Our industry is unique in that we are the first to impact the life of the child outside the home. We are responsible for planting the seed of knowledge, compassion, teamwork, and love for education in the life of each student.

Fun Fact about Tiny Planet Preschool

In addition to learning and teaching, everyone at Tiny Planet from teachers, to parents, and kids have lot's of fun. WE ROCK at Tiny Planet Preschool!

Dr. Diana Torres Dental Lady Boss

IN BUSINESS

Family Dentistry in Weston Her Story

Dr. Diana Torres is a true “Lady Boss.” She is a partner at Family Dentistry in Weston where she fights cavities and gum infection while she helps patients enhance their smiles with a noninvasive and affordable approach. After earning her bachelor’s degree in biomedical and physical science from the University of Central Florida, Dr. Torres attended the Loma Linda School of Dentistry where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

Her specialty is Lite Dentistry. A package that might include teeth straightening, whitening, gum contouring, and composite veneers. Lite Dentistry is a noninvasive, high-impact, beautifully tailored approach to a healthy and life-changing smile. Dr. Torres’ focus as a Dentist and business owner is to have a relationshipbased practice where team members feel part of a family and patients enjoy visiting our practice every single time.

Advice to Young People Beginning a Career in Dentistry

“Create a vision for yourself and find what inspires you to be better. Take lots of continuing education courses and learn how to provide a great patient experience. I grew up in a small businessoriented family in Colombia. Early in her life, everything appeared to be steering me toward business. As a teen, I decided to go in a different direction. I realized that I experienced greater fulfillment while engaging in healthcare-related services through clinical and volunteer work.” Dr. Torres’ aspiration, as a partner at Family Dentistry of Weston, is to combine her family’s business skills with her personal and professional passion to heal and beautify people’s smiles.

How Dr. Torres Gives Back

Coming from a country where many people face poverty, I was inspired to devote my time to those who are most in need. I engaged in various volunteer opportunities while in dental school, such as taking part in international mission trips to Nicaragua and Kenya. Some of my most gratifying experiences have consisted in performing routine dental therapies to members of marginalized populations. I currently volunteer at the Mission Dental Clinic in Delray Beach.

Stay true to yourself and your vision.

Don’t let any one person’s opinion move you; listen, but be confident.

– Amanda Kahlow

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CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY

Wendy NewmanScheppke

IN BUSINESS

Principal Broker

Royal Palm Realty of South Florida Her Story

With over 18 years of real estate experience, Wendy is dedicated to providing you with the best results and service in the industry. Wendy lives, works, and plays in Weston and is the local expert on the current market value of homes in Weston and the extended region.

Selling her clients’ homes or finding the right property for a buyer is just one part of what Wendy does. Royal Palm Realty, the boutique brokerage that Wendy founded and cultivated with the help of a group of highly skilled associates, is the “go-to” source for its clients.

Royal Palm Realty provides a personalized, concierge level of connections for all things real estate, home, and lifestyle. Their clients know that their relationships don’t end at the closing table. Wendy and her team are their real estate resource for life.

Wendy began her real estate career in Manhattan and Chicago, before moving with her family to South Florida 17 years ago. Coming from a corporate construction and property management background, she brings a unique technical understanding of home repairs and renovations to the table. Coupled with a background in customer service, Wendy built a culture centered around professionalism, integrity, and an unfailing attention to anticipating and responding to her clients’ needs with urgency and expertise. Her consistent stream of repeat and referral clients is a testament to how much getting the details right matters in this competitive marketplace.

When you do what you love, it shows--and Wendy loves real estate. It really is as simple as that. Whether it’s showings, marketing, negotiations, staging homes, counteroffers, or finding the perfect home for clients–Wendy is all in!

Advice to Young People Beginning a Real Estate Career

Understand that the only person you are ever competing with is yourself. Surround yourself with a positively motivated team that provides space for everyone to succeed. Develop your own personal brand and strong reputation. Do not ever be afraid to ask for what you want - if you do not ask, the answer will always be no. Be assertive and never be afraid to reach out for advice, help, and mentorship. Trust your intuition always!

Wendy’s key to success

I truly believe that success is achieved by hard work, determination, and a willingness to make my clients’ needs my first priority.

I put these practices to work every day - going above and beyond for every client - beyond what other agents are offering, beyond what the client’s been told to expect all to make sure that their real estate dreams come true.

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Paola Otalvaro

IN BUSINESS

CEO

Pizza Lovers Bistro Her Story

Paola is responsible for the business, creative, events, personnel management and purchases at Pizza Lovers Bistro. She loves serving customers with the help of her highly trained staff who are focused on ensuring guests enjoy every meal in their family atmosphere.

Pizza Lovers recipes are prepared in a traditional way with fresh, top-quality ingredients imported from Italy. Every pizza and dish is made to order, based on Italian gastronomic culture. With recipes of the most authentic Italian tradition with unique, different flavors. At Pizza Lovers you can find unique, healthy, and delicious dishes prepared with NON-GMO ingredients. The recipes come from Paola’s husband’s family tradition. He is an authentic Sicilian with an excellent palate and always surprises with new recipes to offer customers.

Advice to Young Women Pursuing a Career

Love what they want to undertake. Your love for your pursuit will give you perseverance and dedication that will lead to results. It may not be easy but it will be very satisfying and can lead you to great successes if you put your mind to it.

Fun Fact About Pizza Lovers Bistro

Pizza Lovers is not just a pizzeria! We are a full Italian restaurant as well. Our menu contains a wonderful selection of meats, fish, seafood, and vegan and vegetarian options. We also offer Italian organic wines and Italian craft beers. In addition, at our new Plantation location, we offer live music on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

One of the best things you can do is stop and listen; that’s why it’s good to not just immediately respond when someone talks to you. Just stop and make sure you internalized what they said.

– Lori Richardson

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CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY

Laura Gonzalez D.M.D, P.A.

IN BUSINESS

Founder & Cosmetic Dentist Best Smile Cosmetic Dentistry

Her Story

Dr.Laura Gonzalez is the president and founder of Best Smile Cosmetic Dentistry where she has spent the last 20 years creating life changing Smile-Makeovers.

A natural-born artist with an immense passion for helping others— found her calling as a cosmetic dentist. Her experience, skill, and meticulous attention to detail attract patients from all over to Best Smile. In order to stay on the leading edge of her profession, Dr. Gonzalez has also completed extensive hours of post-graduate training both at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and the world-renowned Mish Implant Institute.

Best Smile Cosmetic Dentistry is designed to make every patient feel like a VIP. Dr.Gonzalez is a pioneer in spa dentistry, and her team is committed to making each patient’s experience soothing and enjoyable. At Best Smile you will enjoy a menu of complimentary spa amenities, featuring luxuries such as heated massage chairs, Netflix , noise-canceling Bose headphones, and a dedicated patient concierge.

When you visit Best Smile Cosmetic Dentistry, you will experience something new and exciting—a dental spa founded on creating a positive patient experience from start to finish. Our comprehensive process involves you and your goals every step of the way.

Together we will create a beautiful smile you will love sharing.We provide excellence in dentistry with outstanding aesthetic results.

Advice to Young Women Pursuing a Career in Dentistry

Dream big and do not be afraid to create your own vision according to your beliefs. Do not Conform but rather pursue excellence in all you do.

Did you know Smiling is Important?

Smiling not only offers a mood boost but helps our bodies release cortisol and endorphins that provide numerous health benefits, including: reduced blood pressure, increased endurance, reduced pain, reduced stress and a strengthened immune system.

Studies show that people who smile appear more likeable, courteous and competent. Smilers tend to be more productive at work and make more money. Want to increase your daily smile average to take advantage of these benefits? The first step is easy, start your day with a smile. Smiling is contagious, and when we smile we activate neurons in the brain that fire a synchronizing feature. You’ll notice that one smile will lead to additional smiles not just for you, but for those around you.

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Rose Sklar Team Leader

IN BUSINESS

Coldwell Banker Realty– The Sklar Team Her Story

Rose lives, loves, and sells The South Florida Lifestyle. Bringing buyers and sellers together seamlessly. Her secret weapon in real estate is her background in event planning. Before finding her way into real estate sales, Rose worked at a Country Club in New Jersey where she sold and orchestrated weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and golf outings. She is extremely detail-oriented and loves to plan and organize parties. This shines through in every aspect of her real estate career as well. The culture of The Sklar Team is to give back to the community. Just last year, one of their annual events was the Holiday Cookie Exchange and toy drive benefitting Joe DiMaggio Children's hospital.

Using her party skill set, Rose planned a well-attended fun event.

It was held at one of their Luxury Weston Hills listings where toys were collected in exchange for a take-home box of assorted holiday cookies. Special guest Elsa from Frozen was in the house singing and taking selfies with everyone who attended. Rose is also proud to currently work in collaboration with the Weston Music Society as a board member where she enjoys brainstorming ideas to raise funds and collaborates on the calendar of events for our great community. The Weston Music Society provides concerts and diverse musical events for the enjoyment of everyone in the community.

Advice to Young Women Pursuing a Career in Real Estate

My advice for the young people in the industry is to, first of all, be authentically you. There is plenty of business to go around, so focus on what you are passionate about. Create a brand and be consistent by providing your sphere and community with relevant and interesting information. Content is today’s most important currency. Pick up your iPhone and go video and digital.

Fun Fact about Rose

Rose is an audible book junky! Her favorite hobby is putting on her headset and walking while listening to a vast array of self-help and business growth podcasts audio books. Her favorite is Mel Robbins.

Learn from every mistake, because every experience, particularly your mistakes, are there to teach you and force you into being more of who you are.

– Oprah Winfrey

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CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY

IN BUSINESS

Dr. Katya Pizarro

Founder & President

Elite Language Academy Her Story

Dr. Pizarro leads and manages Elite Language Academy (ELA).

She creates and implements short-and long-range strategic plans in collaboration with the faculty and administrative team.

She also oversees all aspects of curriculum design, marketing, and execution based on ELA’s goals and mission for international enrollment to promote a diverse and culturally competitive world’s community. As an innate educator, Dr. Pizarro is devoted and dedicated to teaching and learning. She frequently presents academic and professional lectures to international college students and instructors at American high schools on second language acquisition, ESL teaching methods, and accommodations for English language learners in mainstream classes.

Advice to Young People Beginning a Career

You are ultimately responsible for your success. A growth Mindset needs to be present in your life. Having goals without planning is just having positive thoughts! We learned that we obtain knowledge and growth when we consciously set goals and practice self-reflection. Do not hesitate to make changes that will lead you where you want to be. Your understanding of intelligence & skills is key. There’s no doubt that developing a growth mindset allows your dreams to become realities. It’s worth it! Katya truly values the Golden Rule. The idea of treating others in the same way you’d like others to treat you. It is true people are different, but they all value respect, work ethic, honesty, empathy, and kindness.

They all help her to be connected to her staff and students.

Something to Know About Dr. Pizarro

I am grateful I have a chance to refresh that there is always room for growth mentally, physically, and spiritually. We all need to be constantly curious. We must also consider that passion, determination, and perseverance will make any career path and dream possible!

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Dr. Jill Westfall

Chiropractic Physician Spinalworx

Her Story

Dr. Westfall is a Chiropractic Physician whose main focus is helping people manage their pain. She has been helping patients live a better life for over 30 years. She helps patients with pain relief and educates them on how to stay feeling great through tried and true techniques that have worked successfully on thousands of patients in the SW Broward County and NW Miami-Dade.

At Spinalworx, people are cared for as patients. but also treated like family. Your health is always the main concern. Eliminating pain quickly, while addressing the underlying cause of your problem is our mission. Dr. Westfall specializes in the prevention and treatment of injuries to the neck, mid and lower back, and joints. She and her team are a great first option when you experience pain and also as a second opinion if what you have been doing isn’t working. They have helped so many people who have thought that pain relief would never come for them and we made it happen!

Migraines, prolonged back pain, knee pain and more.

Advice to Young Women Pursuing a Career in Chiropractic Medicine

Perseverance is key to getting past any issue that may arise. Never give up! If you really want to succeed you need to keep pushing, keep trying to figure out another way, and more times than not you will be surprised to see that tough times can sometimes bring out the best changes! What you think can be the worst thing can in hindsight be the best thing that ever happened to you!

Fun Fact from Dr. Jill

Chiropractors can treat pregnant women during their second and third trimesters. Chiropractic adjustments, mild stretching and therapeutic massage can help expecting moms relieve discomfort and help prepare their bodies for delivery.

If you have an idea, you have to believe in yourself or no one else will.

– Sarah Michelle Gellar

IN BUSINESS

Vidalina Notario Malaisé Owner

Vida Wellness Center Her Story

In addition to being the owner of Vida Wellness Center (along with her two daughters, Arami and Chloé), Vida is the massage therapist and esthetician. She provides her clients with an array of different massage techniques and facial treatments that honor each person's individual needs.

Vida believes that skin care and massage therapy should be considered a very important part of overall well-being and health. This is why she crossed borders seeking different schools to learn different techniques. She learned different techniques such as Dr. Ling's popular Swedish Massage and John Kellogg's massage techniques, along with other oriental techniques. This search for different training led her to Spain to learn a unique technique that sets her apart: Vida is a quiromassage therapist, and graduated from one of the most prestigious schools in Barcelona, Spain by Dr. Sagrera Ferrándiz. To this day she also continues to develop new techniques and gain additional knowledge about the best products and equipment in the evolving field of skin care for her facial services.

To feel fulfillment and have a deeper level of understanding, personally, that is the most impotant thing.

– Alicia Keys

Advice to Young Women Pursuing a Your Filed

My recommendation for young and future professionals would be to learn not only one technique but several, without hurry. Also, dedicate time and practice until mastering the techniques. Most importantly, put desire into the work, love for the profession, and interest in the well-being of the client.

More About Vida Wellness Center

Through my years in the field of massage therapy and skin care, I realized the importance of a health guide.

Last year, I graduated as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. I help clients develop and progress toward personal wellness goals, implementing healthy lifestyle changes.

Additionally, our wellness clinic offers the Neuromodulation Technique (NMT) which is one of the most sophisticated mind-body treatments in the world. For patients that respond, NMT can modify: nerve sensations, immune system reactions, healing and repair processes and responses to stress and trauma. Many clients with chronic or unusual conditions such as chronic pain, asthma, digestive problems and mental health issues have seen responses with NMT. Sal Aleguas is one of a small number of highly trained practitioners and has presented at multiple NMT symposiums. I have watched a number of clients with chronic pain or other needs turn to Sal for NMT with outstanding results. The wellness clinic also offers acupuncture services which have a long and rich tradition of providing a natural alternative and complementary support to manage health issues. When NMT and acupuncture are combined, many clients achieve relaxation, stress reduction and amazing healing. We have created an NMT blog series on our website to share more about this special service available at Vida Wellness Center, www.vida-wellnesscenter.com/blog

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SCHOOL NEWS

Manatee Bay Elementary School Nurse Named School-Related Employee of the Year

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imberly Kummler from Manatee Bay Elementary School was recognized as School-Related Employee of the Year

by Broward County Public Schools (BCPS).

She joined Eagle Ridge Elementary School Teacher Seema Naik who was honored as Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, Heilange Porcena from North Side Elementary School, Assistant Principal of the Year, Derek Gordon from Western High School in receiving honors at BCPS’s annual Caliber Awards.

Each Year, BCPS recognizes the very best teachers, administrators, and employees at its Caliber Awards. The school district is the largest employer in the county, employing more than 34,000 people, making the recognition truly an honor.

Kimberly Kummler, School-Related Employee of the Year “Children are like snowflakes, each one unique in their own way of learning,” said Kimberly Kummler, school nurse at Manatee Bay Elementary School for the last four years. Kummler embraces uniqueness and focuses on their individual strengths when educating the next generation.

Knowing the importance of mental health in the growth and development of students, she is humbled to work with students to provide the best learning opportunity for each student.

“Nurse Kim quickly earned a reputation of being extremely flexible, caring and fun, but also very thorough,” said Manatee Bay Elementary Principal Heather Hedman-DeVaughn. “When

By Terry Jaillet COVID-19 presented itself, she rose to a new level Heilange Porcena, Principal of the Year of support and was extremely knowledgeable, Heilange, a 26-year veteran at BCPS, comsupportive and visible.” mented, “We have the power to change a life.”

Born in Haiti, Porcena migrated to the United States Seema Naik, Teacher of the Year at the age of six, unable to speak English. This Teacher of the year, Seema Naik started her career in education 16 years ago – first did not deter her from fulfilling her dreams and as a volunteer so she could be involved in her aspirations. Through her leadership in education, daughters’ education. She then applied to become Porcena enjoys the privilege of being able to give a cafeteria aide and teacher assistant before back to her community and show that dreams do become reality. becoming a primary grade teacher.

“Ms. Porcena passionately pursues excellence “Anyone can take money from your hands, but not your education.” These powerful words spoken to ensure the academic and social emotional

by Naik’s parents many years ago shaped her needs for each one of her scholars,” said her philosophy on education. Naik believes all children director Jacquelyn Haywood. “She inspires her have the right to quality education to empower staff, serves as a mentor, and encourages teachers them with critical thinking skills, collaboration and students to become leaders.” strategies and self-confidencw to reach their Derek Gordon, Assistant Principal of the Year goals. “The next generation requires teachers Assistant Principal of the year, Derek Gordon is to foster a desire for lifelong learning because of one of only two assistant principals in BCPS who the current technology-dominated era,” said Naik. started his career as a visual arts teacher. A strong As part of a family of musicianyous from India, believer in personalizing the learning experience, Naik uses her passion for music to enhance her Gordon’s educational philosophy includes a instruction to create songs and chants with lyrics partnership with his students. Overseeing the that incorporate lesson content for her students. Exceptional Student Education Department at “In my experience as a school leader, there Western High School, he ensures that his most are only a few teachers I would consider to be a vulnerable students are learning and succeeding. pioneer. It is clear-cut in my mind that Mrs. Naik “The next generation needs to have the ability is a STEM pioneer in the education world,” said to adapt to new situations and master new tools Eagle Ridge Elementary Principal Lindsey Sierra. and technologies quickly.”

“She has led Eagle Ridge in creating new STEM The BCPS Caliber Awards are presented anopportunities for our students.” nually to employees who represent the very

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Hey KIDO, Let’s Play!

By Beverly Perkins

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lmost three decades ago, Kidokinetics was created by Weston resident Terri Braun to get children of all ages engaged in fun activities and to keep their bodies moving. The teacher, athlete, wife, and mother of three had an intense passion at a very early age to teach kids to become competent at all sports while learning to be physically fit. The physical education sports and fitness program has traveled to schools, early childhood and daycare centers, houses of worship, homeschool groups, community centers, and parks. Just last month, Braun was thrilled to announce the grand opening of their new headquarters facility in Davie.

The Kidokinetics’ brand has become so successful that it attracted the interest of Franchise CEO Dave Pazgan and other franchise leaders who also wish to support its mission to empower and educate kids through physical activity. Minority investments from the Co-Founders of College HUNKS Hauling Junk aim to help the emerging franchise brand establish itself as a leader in sports and physical education enrichment programs while creating nationwide franchise opportunities.

“Our new state-of-the-art headquarters gives us a great location to train our new franchisees.

Now more than ever, kids need physical education enrichment programs to support their overall development as well as mental and physical wellness," explained Braun. " There is such a powerful need for a program like this and that’s what makes it easier to franchise, we are mission-driven. We are so grateful to have the support from franchise executives at College TERRI BRAUN

Kidokinetics Founder

HUNKS. This will help us expand our franchise program to reach way more children across the country and beyond.”

Even during a pandemic, Braun found the demand larger than ever. In a time with video games and smartphones, kids have become rather sedentary, and parents have found it challenging to limit screen time and get their children excited to be active. Kidokinetics offers a solution to get these kids moving again in a fun yet structured environment. Physical activity is of utmost importance in the era we all are living in.

The sports and physical education brand operates 19 franchises nationwide and hopes to add another 100 in the next two years. With a focus on developing successful franchise owners and providing much-needed benefits to youth physical activity enrichment, Kidokinetics is well-positioned to continue growing exponentially.

Terri Braun, Kidokinetics Founder recently took the time to answer some commonly asked questions about herself and her sports program.

How did Kidokinetics come about?

My background of teaching kids from an early age allowed me to see the need for a program that was non-competitive and introduces all sports.

Children essentially never did and some still do not have somewhere they can be physically active learning sports and not worry about teams and competition, just be active. We, as adults go to the gym and work out as a stress release, and kids do not have that. I was training, teaching, and competing in karate from a young age and knew not every child would want to do karate and that’s what lead me to develop a program where kids can learn different sports and still focus on coordination, concentration, discipline and get so much out of what they are doing. I want them to build their confidence and empower them to believe they can do anything.

What are the core values of Kidokinetics?

We like to PLAY! (Pass the ball, Leadership on levels, Attitude of gratitude, and Yes, you can!) If you aren’t having fun, you are not doing it right.

What is your vision for your company?

My vision is to build this company into a large franchise system with 100 units and get 1 million kids moving.

Please share your views on franchising an industry such as yours.

Franchising is the best way to grow our program while also allowing us to keep to brand guidelines and make sure the program is being replicated appropriately.

Tell us more about your new headquarters.

We've created a great facility with office space, a meeting area, and a training area for our franchisees. We also have an indoor pickleball court!

Yes, a pickleball court is a unique element of the office where the Kidokinetics team can take an activity break and have fun while working. Our entire corporate culture is about creating fun physical activity programs for children, so why not add some fun activity to our workdays, too? The court is also available to rent for private games.

As a female business owner, what is your advice to other aspiring businesswomen?

Its sounds so cliché to say never give up if you have a dream because you can achieve it; But you must work hard to get it. Nothing is handed to you and if you have no money and an idea run with it because you can make anything possible if you have passion, loyalty, resilience, and a great work ethic. Do not ever let anyone tell you, you are not good enough. It will happen but that should make you stand taller and stronger.

Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers?

We recently enjoyed our grand opening celebration last month and we invite anyone interested to come tour our facility and learn more.

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Kidokinetics Headquarters is located at 10428 West State Road 84, Unit 1, Davie, 33324. For more information about the Kidokinetics program or franchising, visit www.Kidokinetics.com, call 954-385-8511, or email terri@kidokinetics.com.

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“Dory Dillo”

“But while everyone was writing their version of t took 20 years for Margaret Cross’ dream the great American novel, no one was writing a to come to fruition, but today she can now children’s book.” see her name on the front cover of the book she authored.

The internet offered options for self-publishing, and “Dory Dillo,” a children’s book about a young the company Cross selected provided complimentary armadillo whose favorite place is the chemistry editing. Their suggestions guided Cross through several rewrites of “Dory Dillo.” A software program lab, is the first book Cross has self-published.

“I always wanted to write a book a child could helped her select vocabulary words that would be read and thought they might, reading about animals. appropriate for children. While an earlier version Armadillos were perfect characters for me,” she said. was geared to seventh graders, Cross simplified the manuscript for a third or fourth-grade child.

Her early research helped her learn about According to Cross, adults seem to enjoy the the nocturnal animals, and the book weaves book as well since the plot sets up an adventure and armadillo facts in for young learners. challenges a group of armadillos, raccoons, crows About four years ago, Cross decided she and three large dogs. “Dory Dillo” also touches wasn’t getting any younger and decided it was on environmental concerns and redevelopment, time to pick up where she had left off. She was which are important and topical issues for all ages. surprised she already had the book’s first chapter Before retiring, Cross spent most of her career written. However, the plot needed to be further programming mainframe computers and coding. developed and an ending was needed.

The book swirled off and on in her brain, but the The COVID pandemic spurred her on when plot has no similarities to Cross’ life. While the main a writing group was formed at her senior living character, “Dory Dillo,” is a science nerd, it’s not community by a fellow East Ridge neighbor and autobiographical. Cross disliked chemistry in school. published romance writer, Linda Sankpill. The writing “The characters’ names just seemed to pop group provided Cross with the support she needed. into her head and “Dory Dillo” just had a nice “The group was very helpful,” she explained. ring,” Cross said.

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Her next writing project is a book of children’s poetry. She’s not sure if “Dory Dillo” will have another adventure in the future as a sequel, but she says, “Never say never.”

An avid traveler, Cross enjoys trips that offer education, history and cultural experiences. Her next trip is exploring Newfoundland.

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About “Dory Dillo” Copies of “Dory Dillo” can be purchased at https://store.bookbaby.com/book/dory-dillo or online at sites including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart and Target.

ASK THE EXPERT

2022 US Tax Deadlines – 2021 tax year

By Jay S. Shapiro, CPA

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pril 15th is known across the country as “tax day.” The IRS, however, has a few other critical filing dates that you might need to be aware of.

Keep these dates in mind when working on your taxes or with your tax professional.

March 15, 2022

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Deadline for S corporation (Form 1120-S) and partnership (Form 1065) to file 2021 tax returns. Relevant extension forms would need to be filed to request a further six-month extension.

Deadline for Owners of Foreign Trusts to file Form 3520-A. Extension Form 7004 would need to be filed to request a further six-month extension.

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Deadline for filing 2021 Individual Federal Income Tax return. If you reside outside the US on April 18, 2022, you get an automatic extension until June 15, 2022. However, if you owe any tax for 2021, it is due on April 18 and interest will accrue from this date. If you reside in the US, an Extension Form 4868 would need to be filed to request a further six-month extension.

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SCHOOL NEWS

VICKIE CARTWRIGHT CHOSEN TO LEAD BROWARD SCHOOLS PERMANENTLY

By Terry Jaillet

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roward County Public Schools Interim Superintendent Vickie Cartwright will get the full-time job. The former Orange County school administrator was chosen by the Broward County School Board after an 8-1 vote in her favor. Lori Alhadeff was the only dissenting vote at a School Board Meeting on February 9.

Cartwright has been the interim superintendent since her predecessor, Robert Runcie resigned from the role last year. She was chosen despite initially not being allowed to even apply for the job. The interim superintendent was initially not supposed to be eligible for the full-time role, but Cartwright gained the support of board members and, importantly, The Broward Teachers Union.

“In the six months that she has served as interim superintendent, she has proven to be an intelligent and excellent leader with an ability to listen to and work with all constituencies,” said Teachers Union President Anna Fusco in a prepared statement. “She quickly gained a keen understanding of the district’s challenges and opportunities. I look forward to continuing

the positive and fruitful relationship we have created and to Dr. Cartwright’s long tenure as the leader of Broward County Public Schools.”

The school board had narrowed the search to two finalists. Along with Cartwright was retired Air Force Colonel Michael Gaal. Gaal has held a number of leadership positions in large schools systems after his military service.

He was never a teacher, however. Some board members pointed to this fact as a reason to prefer Cartwright.

“The beginning of my career is one that is truly based on relationships and the value of understanding the importance in ensuring that we put students first,” Cartwright told the board.

“During my 7th-grade year, unfortunately, my family did become homeless.”

“I am humbled. I am honored,” Cartwright said after the vote, “One of my initial interests at this point is really going out and recruiting the best-qualified candidates for those (key) positions.”

Alhadeff explained the reasoning for her vote for Gaal, saying, “he was the stronger leader

in totality, as far as being able to question the status quo, hold people accountable.”

Cartwright will have her work cut out for in managing the nation’s sixth-largest school system. There are currently vacancies in several key management positions.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward

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Names Bigs of the Year

Big Brother Howard met his Little Brother Walter ig Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County recently honored four volunteers as Big five years ago when Walter was a fourth-grader. of the Year for their outstanding volun- At the time, Walter was struggling academically teer service as one-to-one mentors to young and socially. Howard immediately set to work people in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. helping Walter learn to read, and as a result, his Howard Liebman and Shenika “Nik” Harris were reading literacy scores improved by three grade selected as Big of the Year from the traditional levels with his other academic work improving community-based program, and teenagers as well. Plus, Walter had always wanted to learn Sofia Morales-Guzman and Angel Nava, who karate, so he could defend himself from bullying mentor elementary school-aged children, were in school. Howard and Walter set out to make his chosen from the school-based program. They dream a reality and started an online fundraising were chosen out of more than 1,000 mentors campaign to fund his karate. They raised more than $1,300 to pay for his annual tuition at his in the program. karate school. Walter is now getting ready to “This is the first year we’ve honored teenage mentors in our Big of the Year program,” said obtain his black belt.

Malena Mendez, president and CEO of Big Brothers “We work hard together to practice his reading Big Sisters of Broward. “They certainly are worthy every week, and now he is able to fully comprehend of this special recognition, as are our adult Bigs. and read all of the material presented to him in We’re so grateful to all of Bigs of the Year for their school,” said Howard, a Fort Lauderdale resident. life-changing service to their Littles.”

“He also has excelled tremendously in karate and it has helped his self-esteem, his confidence, and Big of the Year Howard Leibman with Little Walter his focus. He has developed confidence and self-assurance that is quite incredible to witness.”

Big Sister Nik heard about the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward BIGPride mentoring program at a LGBTQ+ workplace training. Nik was matched with Katie, who had recently lost her mom. Katie needed someone to provide support and guidance as she dealt with profound loss. She faced additional challenges because she moved from a home-school environment to public high school, where she was bullied.

Nik came to the rescue by helping Katie stand strong in these rough situations, gain additional confidence and express gender identity more freely. Katie now is attending Broward College studying social work.

“I admire the bravery I see in youth, especially LGBTQ+ youth,” said Nik, who resides in Fort Teenage Big of the Year Angel Nava (right) with Little Justin Lauderdale. “Kids are full of wonder and are adventurers at heart. I became a Big to help a young person hold on to those qualities, regardless of their situation.”

SofiaMorales-Guzman, 18, is a senior at Nova High School and resides in Plantation. She mentors Myra, who is a fourth-grader at Nova Blanche Forman Elementary School.

“I wanted to become Big because I know how important an older sibling is,” said Morales-Guzman.

“My older sister had a significant impact on how I grew up, she is my best friend and the person I admire the most. I hoped that in becoming a Big I could be the same for someone else. Myra has become a little sister to me, and my greatest reward is seeing her grow up before me.”

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Teenage Big of the Year Sofia Moralez-Guzman with Little Myra

Big of the Year Nik Harris (left) with Little Katie

Elementary School. He became a Big because he’s good with kids, having looked after his younger siblings and cousin and helped them with homework.

“We’ve created a great bond and developed a strong friendship,” said Nava. “After we got comfortable with each other, we started talking like we’ve known each other forever.”

Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations across the state nominate Bigs to be the Florida Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year. The Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida selects one Big Sister and one Big Brother who personifies what it means to be a defender of potential.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of ▸ About Broward County

- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County is dedicated to creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Its larger vision is for all youth to achieve their full potential. For more information, visit www.bbbsbroward.org or call (954) 584-9990.

COMMUNITY NEWS

WESTON WORLD FEST RETURNS IN FULL FASHION

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he awarding-winning 7th annual Weston World Fest returns to Weston Regional Park with a full display of our wonderful international community. The City of Weston and the Arts Council of Greater Weston are delighted to announce that this popular free event will be held Sunday, March 6, 2022, noon to 4:00pm.

Arts Council President Laura Dobrzanski, is thrilled with a return to our full presentations, noting, “Last year, everyone pitched in to make the World Fest Drive Thru a success. We are delighted to be able to return to the park with our usual full display.”

Twenty interactive country booths will interpret this year’s festival theme “Seasons”, giving viewers a peek at what it’s like to spend a year in each country. New to the lineup are Sri Lanka, Lebanon, Paraguay and Kazakhstan. All ages will enjoy the costumes, music, and interactive activities representing these diverse cultures.

There will also be a “Garden” section dedicated to sponsors and local nonprofit organizations, offering information and additional photo ops.

As always, the event features a student Passport Program so our young crowd can take a tour of the world. Students can receive free tickets for different activity stations such as henna art, balloon art and airbrush tattoos based on the number of countries they visit.

Our entertainment lineup, representing many cultures, will perform live the stage. Expect to see colorfully dressed dancers and hear music representing such far-flung locations as India, Brazil, the British Isles, Spain, the Middle Ease and the Caribbean.

To please your palate, food vendors will offer a taste of a variety of international cuisines, including Greek, Italian, Spanish and other global fare. These will be available for purchase.

Carol Lema, Founder and Director of Weston World Fest, notes, “After a very challenging year, I am pleased that the Fest continues on. I’m so very grateful for our dedicated and talented volunteers.”

Annalisa Walker, Special Events Director for the City of Weston, sums it up, “This unique event brings people together from all walks of life in an outdoor venue to celebrate Weston’s rich diversity. Guests at World Fest have the opportunity to explore the world, in the comfort of their backyard, through its exhibition of country booths, international food and live on-stage entertainment. We encourage everyone to come out and enjoy this year’s event, it won’t disappoint.”

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Weston World Fest takes place from noon until 4pm on Sunday, March 6rth at Weston Regional Park. There is no entry fee. For more information visit the Arts Council of Greater Weston website at www.1weston.com or the Weston World Fest Facebook page.

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ROTARY NEWS

Helping Autistic Adults Perform & Excel

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AAPE (Helping Autistic Adults Perform and Excel) is a Weston-based non-profit foundation IRS 501(c)(3) with the mission to create, fund and sustain meaningful employment opportunities and provide support for adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

HAAPE is the Rotary’s newest charity. Founded in 2016, it is an all-volunteer organization whereby over 98% of funds are allocated to programs. HAAPE is focused on employment, as people on the Spectrum suffer from 80-90% unemployment/underemployment rates despite being loyal, productive, and highly focused. They have been called the Hidden Workforce.

HAAPE is developing a local job board and is seeking companies with immediate employment opportunities, for both full and part-time. The Job Board allows both the employer and the employee to post their skills and then match the needs of the business with the capabilities of the candidate.

Currently, this service is free to the community. If you have job openings to post, please visit www. haapejobs.org. HAAPE plans to expand this across the country and is already developing programs with some very large companies.

HAAPE has teamed with the University of Miami/ Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM/NSU-CARD) to assist the City of Weston to become an Autism Friendly City. The City Government, Mayor, Commissioners, and department heads participated in a briefing about what is needed to become a more inclusive city. The Parks and Recreation Department Heads had a more in-depth briefing about how the parks can become more inclusive. The YMCA will soon receive a similar session and plans are in place for the city’s first responders including the police, fire, and rescue. Lastly, several of the city’s largest businesses will participate in how they can employ more people on the Autism Spectrum HAAPE is collaborating with several major local companies and colleges and currently offers five training programs, including: Testing, ▸ Software/QA Repair, ▸ Avionics Chain and Logistics Management, ▸ Supply Management, and ▸ Document Drone Pilot. ▸ Commercial We are seeking companies to employ these highly trained people.

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We are always looking for employable autistic adults too and applicants can apply online at www. haapejobs.com. Please feel free to share this information. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Barbara Slutsky at 954-349-7788 or via email at bls523@icloud.com.

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HEEL PAIN IN CHILDREN

By Dr. Carlo A. Messina

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

Although plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the ligament that supports the arch) is the most common cause of heel pain in adults, it is extremely uncommon in children.

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

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

Signs:

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

Treatment:

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

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SURPRISING WAYS VISION MAY START TO CHANGE AFTER 40

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egular visits with an optometrist can help protect vision as people age.

Turning the big 4-0 can be an exciting milestone — a year that, for many people, signifies transformation and transition. It is also a time when many will begin to notice slight changes in their vision which can progress over time. Sound familiar? If so, you aren’t alone.

Actually, the decline in your near vision has been happening gradually since childhood and only now are you beginning to "see" the difference.

Just like your body, your eyes and vision change over time.

While not everyone will experience the same symptoms, you may start noticing some common age-related vision changes, including the need for more light, problems with glare, changes in color perception, and reduced tear production.

Vision changes are a natural part of the aging process

As you age, you may need to hold reading materials farther away to see them clearly or if you are nearsighted, you might need to remove your glasses to see better up close. Print in the newspaper or on a restaurant menu may appear blurred, especially under dim lighting.

Losing this focusing ability for near vision, called presbyopia, is a natural part of the aging process and occurs because the lens inside the eye becomes less flexible. This flexibility allows the eye to change focus from objects that are far away to objects that are close.

As you continue to age, presbyopia becomes more advanced. You may notice that you need to change your eyeglass or contact lens prescriptions more frequently than you used to. While presbyopia can’t be prevented or cured, with the proper vision correction and treatment, most people regain clear, comfortable near vision for all of their lifestyle needs.

During these years, annual visits to your doctor of optometry for comprehensive eye exams are essential to check for developing eye and vision problems. Don't rely on the limited driver's license vision test or other insufficient vision screenings to determine if something’s wrong.

Remember that only regular, ongoing eye care with your optometrist can protect and preserve your vision. That’s because many eye diseases have no early symptoms. They may develop painlessly, and you may not notice the changes to your vision until the condition is quite advanced.

Changes in your focusing ability are pretty normal, but you still should be on the lookout for

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By Jane Therrien OD, FIAOMC, Optometric Physician

potential warning signs of age-related eye health problems that could be more serious and cause vision loss. While these problems might seem minor in the moment, they may be a sign of larger issues such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and more. These can include:

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Fluctuating vision. Frequent changes in how clearly you can see maybe a sign of diabetes or hypertension (high blood pressure).

These chronic conditions can damage tiny blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye.

floaters and flashes. Occasionally, ▸ Seeing you may see spots or floaters in your eyes.

In most cases, these are shadowy images of particles floating in the fluid that fills the inside of the eye. Although they can be bothersome, spots and floaters typically don't harm vision. But if you suddenly see more floaters than usual, along with bright, flashing lights, see your doctor of optometry immediately to prevent serious loss of vision.

of side vision. Losing peripheral or ▸ Loss side vision may be a sign of glaucoma.

Glaucoma occurs when the optic nerve is damaged and no longer transmits all visual images to the brain. It often has no symptoms until damage to your vision has begun.

distorted images. Straight lines that ▸ Seeing appear distorted or wavy or an empty area in the center of your vision could be signs of AMD. The disease affects the macula, which is the part of your retina that is responsible for central vision and causes a blind spot in the middle of your field of vision.

Fortunately, wise lifestyle choices, following a healthy diet, and early detection of any issues through annual eye exams, can significantly improve your chances of maintaining good eye health and vision as you age.

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TEE TO GREEN

How to Grip a Golf Club Correctly

By Dean Sklar, PGA Professional

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he golf grip is often overlooked when trying to cure a slice or any other problem with a shot for that matter. Knowing the correct way to grip a golf club could help you see an end to your hooks and slices and have you on your way to a lower handicap.

One thing I often see when people have problems with their grip is they tend to hold it too much in their palm. Gripping the golf club too much in the palm leads to a loss of wrist action, which is a great source of power. Limiting the wrist action will lead to a loss of power and feel in the golf club. The fingers are the most sensitive parts of our hands. Placing the golf club more in the fingers than the palms results in an increased amount of wrist hinge, which means longer tee shots and more feel.

You don’t have to grip it hard to hit it hard! So many times, I see people choking their clubs to death to try and hit it longer. In actual fact gripping the club this hard can seriously decrease the distance you get on your shots.

The Vardon grip is a popular way of holding the golf club and it is seen as a proper golf grip for distance. Many pros use this grip today, but it was made popular by a golfer known as Harry Vardon way back at the turn of the 20th century. This golf grip is taught by many professional golf instructors to beginners, and it’s ideal for getting players to grip the club in their fingers rather than their palms.

To use the Vardon grip, all you do is overlap the pinky of your trailing hand (in a right-handed golfer’s case, the right hand is the trailing hand) and place it between the middle and index finger of the lead hand (which is the left for a right-handed golfer). The lead hand thumb should fit in the lifeline of the trailing hand. This works especially well for players with large hands.

Make sure that when looking down at address, you can see the first two knuckles of your left hand and a “V” formed between the thumb and forefinger pointing toward your right shoulder. With the right hand, have the “V” pointing toward your chin or slightly to the right shoulder.

Trust me, this works!

This Interlock grip literally locks the hands together, but the golfer also runs the risk of having the handle stray into the palms of the hands. People with medium sized hands, weak forearms and wrists, and beginners in many cases prefer this style of grip.

To apply the interlocking grip, you start off by taking the little finger on the trailing hand (the trailing hand is the right hand for right handed golfers) and intertwine it with the index finger on the lead hand. The lead hand’s thumb should fit perfectly into the lifeline of the trailing hand.

In every sport, physical strength and conditioning are important to succeed. Golf is no different. Strong forearms and wrists are essential for golf success and they play a huge part in developing a proper golf grip.

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Periodic vaccine risk assessments help ensure that your pet is properly immunized against infectious diseases.

Rabies is a deadly disease that is generally fatal in all species. Vaccination against rabies is required by law in most states.

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Regular physical examinations are essential to maintaining your pet’s health. A thorough examination checks every major body organ and system.

• Eyes—The eyes will be checked for redness, cloudiness, or discharge.

• Ears—Many pets suffer from ear infections.

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Respiratory system—Your veterinarian will listen to your pet’s heart and lungs.

Digestive system—Your veterinarian will “palpate” (feel) your pet’s abdomen for signs of discomfort and to check that the major organs are the right size and shape.

Musculoskeletal system—Your veterinarian will palpate all your pet’s major muscles and bones to check for signs of weakness or pain.

Skin and hair coat—Your veterinarian will check of all your pet’s “lumps and bumps.” If anything suspicious is found, a biopsy or lump removal may be recommended.

Laboratory tests—During a routine examination, your veterinarian may also want to take samples of your pet’s blood, urine, and feces to obtain additional information about your pet’s health or to ensure that specific body systems are functioning properly.

During your pet’s examination, your veterinarian will also ask you many questions about your pet’s behavior, lifestyle, and health history since your last visit. The answers to these questions will help your veterinarian determine what preventive care recommendations he or she should make in order to help keep your pet healthy. Based on your pet’s age, lifestyle, and disease risk, your veterinarian will recommend vaccinations for your pet. In virtually every state, vaccination against rabies is required by law.

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bite wound. An animal’s saliva becomes infective once the virus has traveled through the animal’s nervous system from the initial bite site to reach the brain and, ultimately, the salivary glands. Once the virus enters the salivary glands, the animal can pass the infection to other animals or humans through its saliva. Animals with rabies are referred to as rabid.

Prevention Because of the potentially serious human health implications, rabies vaccination of dogs is required by law in virtually all states, and many states also require cats to be vaccinated. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent the disease in animals and, in doing so, to safeguard human health.

Today’s rabies vaccines are very safe and effective.

Other forms of rabies prevention include:

Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that attacks the central nervous system. • Keeping your pet away from wildlife.

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Vaccination helps protect your pet from Rabies remains prevalent in wildlife populations—primarily raccoons, bats, foxes, unnecessary euthanasia or extended quarantine if he or she has contact with a and skunks. Pets are at risk of contracting the disease from wild animals and potentially rabies animal. transmitting it to humans. ⊲ Animal Health Center @ Weston is “The The virus can have an incubation period Gentle Practice You Can Rely On” Dr. Miguel E. lasting from days to months. Rabies is Cordova and his staff are committed to caring for your precious pets. For more information usually transmitted through contact with call 954-385-8389 or visit them online at the saliva of an infected animal; most pets www.animalhealthcenteratweston.com. and people become infected through a

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oad and traffic safety includes considerations for people of all ages. Parents and caregivers need to understand how to keep their families safe in and around vehicles. Florida law requires the use of seat belts for drivers, front-seat passengers, and all children riding in a car under age 18.

Florida law also requires children age five and under be secured correctly in a crashtested, federally approved child restraint device or car seat. Children under age 12 should only ride in the back seat since deployed front seat airbags may be dangerous to children. Parents can model safe driving behaviors that can help set positive examples and rules for teen drivers.

Traffic crashes are estimated to be the eighth leading cause of death for people of all ages and are the leading cause of preventable injuries and deaths among teenagers and children in the United States. Studies show that teens are 3X more likely to be involved in traffic crashes, with most teen crashes resulting from driver distractions and speeding. As teens approach driving age, parents should

establish safe driving rules that include distraction-free driving, not allowing extra passengers, following speed limits, no impaired driving, and always wearing a seat belt. Parents or Caregivers of teen drivers should also be aware of Florida’s Graduated Driver’s License Laws, which include driving age, time, and passenger restrictions. For more information on teen driver safety, join the BSOFR Public Education Team for their virtual education presentation Teen Driver Safety on March 18th at 3:00 pm. Registration is free, and service hours are available for teen participants. Registration is open at https:// BSOFireRescuePublicEducation.as.me/.

Correctly used child safety seats can further reduce the risk of child deaths by 71 percent. More than half of the car seats purchased are not being used or are installed incorrectly. Selecting the right car seat, using it in the correct direction and location in the vehicle, and properly installing it are essential considerations for parents. The Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue (BSOFR) Public Education Team of Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians can assist parents/caregivers with car seat installations. Virtual car seat

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Another important safety consideration for parents of small children is making sure to never leave a child alone in a car. On average, every ten days, a child dies from heatstroke in a vehicle. In more than 50% of these deaths, the caregiver forgot the child was in the car. Create reminders to help you remember your child is in the car. Be sure to lock car doors when the vehicle is not in use and set rules to ensure that children do not play in or around cars, including parked cars.

Additional considerations may be needed to ensure that drivers are appropriately fitted to their vehicles as we age. Car Fit is an educational program designed by AARP, AAA, and the American Occupational Therapy Association that provides a comprehensive review of how well a person and their vehicle work together to enhance driver safety and mobility. Car Fit helps people explore and make vehicle adjustments to achieve their safest fit. The BSOFR Public Education Team will host a virtual Car Fit presentation on March 30th at 2:00pm. To register for this free, virtual presentation, please visit https:// BSOFireRescuePublicEducation.as.me/.

Our vehicles are an essential part of how we lead our everyday lives; therefore, it’s important to understand the risks, needs, and safety considerations for people of all ages to help families stay safe in and around vehicles. Join the BSOFR Public Education Team for one of their March safety education presentations, Safety in and Around Vehicles, on March 11th and 16th to learn how to keep your family safe.

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⊲ For more information, please contact District Chief Todd Draizin at Weston Fire Station #81 at 954-389-2015 or by email at Todd_Draizin@Sheriff.org.

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