Hollywood named one of the country's 10 'Best Summer Weekend Escapes' HOLLYWOOD - Hollywood has the distinction of being named a 10Best Readers' Choice contest winner for "Best Summer Weekend Escape," chosen by readers of USA TODAY and 10Best, which provides unbiased travel advice to more than 40 million travelers each year through its consumer site 10Best.com. Hollywood was recognized in the contest's fifth-place spot for its award-winning Broadwalk and beaches, its unique character that features a mix of shops and art galleries, and its inexpensive lodging accommodations. The recommendation reads: "Just 20 miles outside of Miami, the beachside community of Hollywood is famous for its wide broadwalk, often busy with cyclists and rollerbladers soaking up the Florida sun. There's a bohemian feel to the boutiques and galleries in town, and hotel prices are a fraction of those in other tourist destinations on the Florida coast, making it an ideal option –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HOLLYWOOD, Page 6A
Gulfstream races into the spotlight By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com Since casino gaming was approved, there was a major question being asked by those who visit Gulfstream Park. When would the facility be used year round? That question had been burning as the landmark destination had given way to Calder Casino & Race Course after a succes–––––––––––––––––––––– RACING, Page 6A
Gulfstream and ownership has sunk everything into this facility being a major destination.
• Hallandale Beach facility will control over 240 racing days through next June
AVENTURA HEAR CENTER Medication Side Effects ‘NEW Wireless Multi-Purpose Device helps and Your Oral Health with TV, Restaurants and Cell Phones!’ Many medications can cause bothersome oral side effects, such as dry mouth, altered taste, and swollen and tender gums. Learn how to cope. Many medications can affect your oral health. In addition to prescribed and overthe-counter drugs, vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements can also cause oral health issues that range from dry mouth to inflamed gums to taste alterations and bone loss.
Hearing Aid Specialist, Javier “Bob” Benitez makes the experience of coming to Aventura Hear Center one to remember. AVENTURA - At the Aventura HEAR Center, your hearing is Priority One. If people tell you your TV is too loud, or if you keep missing bits and pieces of conversation and have to ask people to repeat themselves, or if it seems that people are always mumbling, come see the hearing aid specialist, Javier “Bob” Benitez, BCHIS. He's eager to help you hear better. After 20 years, the HEAR Center is an Aventura fixture. It is behind Town Center Aventura (the old Loehmann’s) Plaza right next to the new Fresko restaurant by the back of Publix. The Aventura HEAR Center is
a modern office equipped to fit patients with the best hearing technology available. It is a cheerful place, bright and airy. Ellen Pardue, the patient coordinator, greets you and in no time at all, you get to see the specialist. If you call in the morning, you can usually get an appointment the same day, and if you just want to drop by while you are in the area, Ellen will do her best to get you right in. "What we are doing here," Bob said, "is offering the best hearing care anywhere, so you won't wait ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HEAR, Page 2A
HEALTH MYTHS Living a healthy life takes some resolve, but success often comes down to knowing what pays the biggest dividends for a given effort. Health coaches are great sources for this insight. They've seen it all on the job and learned a lot in their training. 2B.
ORAL HEALTH: MEDICATION SIDE EFFECTS Some of the most common side effects from medications that affect oral health include: •Dry mouth • Abnormal bleeding • Altered taste • Inflammation, mouth sores, or discoloration of the soft tissues in your mouth • Enlarged gums • Cavities • Teeth and gum color
Dr. Patricia Bobadilla is a phone call away for all your dental needs right here in Hallandale Beach - 954-456-1939. changes • Bone loss • Thrush, or an oral yeast infection MEDICATIONS THAT CAN CAUSE DRY MOUTH –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BOBADILLA, Page 3A
• Many medications can affect your oral health and can cause bothersome oral side effects
HALLANDALE BEACH The City will celebrate the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of the new B.F. James Park, 777 NW 1st Avenue, at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2014. Completed on time and within budget, B.F. James Park is the second City park in the Citywide Parks Master Plan to be rebuilt. 8A.
HOLLYWOOD NEWS At the July 2 City Commission meeting, the Hollywood Police Department presented a recommendation for a new crime fighting initiative--closed circuit TV cameras and license plate readers. The City Commission authorized $1.5 million for the installation. Page 4B.