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Plantation Investor Day Getting Money Smart Southeast Florida 8:30 a.m. - 1 :30 p.m., Saturday March 24 Jim Ward Community Center 301 NW. 46th Ave., Plantation Investor Day - Getting Money Smart With Doug Gerlach~,Nick Niki Foros and Phil Keating, ‘CFA. Annual meeting and elections follow event. Doug is president of ICLUBcentral and editor of the awardwinning Investor Advisory Service as well as of the SmallCap Informer newsletters. He’ll present four seminars: Smarter Stock Selection in Seven Easy Steps; 10 Dumb Mistakes investors Make and How to Avoid Them; Adding Growth to Your Portfolio With Small and Midsized Stocks; and Profit Margins, the Key to Company Quality. Nick will preview

his eighth annual seminar on the CASA Model Club Portfolio. Phil, a professional analyst and a member of Better lnvesting’s board of directors, will present club portfolio winners in the 28th annual portfolio contest, which ended on Dec. 31.

Event includes breakfast, a substantial midday

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The investor event is followed by the 32nd annual meeting and elections at 1 :30 p.m. - open to all attendees.

Cost for Investor Day: $35.

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Monthly Breakfast Meeting The Aventura-Sunny Isles Beach Chamber hosts its “Monthly Breakfast Meeting & Card Exchange April 4, 2018”(1st Wed of the month).

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City of Aventura Extends Park Hours The City of Aventura will extend park hours beginning on Sunday, March 11, 2018. Founders Park, Peace Park, Veterans Park, Waterways Park, and Waterways Dog Park will be open daily from 8 a.m. 8 p.m. The Aventura BCycle bike share station

Located 1 Mile East Of I-95 On The North Side Of Pembroke Road.

located inside Waterways Park is affected by these extended hours and available only during the park’s hours of operation.

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Hollywood ‘Officially’ Welcomes The Braverman Eye Center With Mayor Josh Levy On Hand To Help Cut The Ribbon, This Amazing Facility Is In The Spotlight

With Hollywood Mayor Josh Levy helping Dr. Stanley Braverman, his family and staff at the Braverman Eye Center cut the ribbon on this state-of-the-art facility, the move north is now official.

By Larry Blustein • Aventura Digest

Hollywood - As Mayor Josh Levy spoke about how exciting it was to have Dr. Stanley Braverman and his impressive team from Braverman Eye Center in his City, the ribbon was cut and one of the most state-of-the-art facilities of its kind officially opened.

With dozens of friends and those in the profession coming out to see this tremendous office - located right off US 1, and just north of Johnson Street, Hollywood gained yet another heavy hitter - when Dr. Braverman moved north after 40 successful years in Hallandale Beach.

“It is really an honor to have such a prestigious and so well respected business come into our community, and we welcome all of you with open arms,” said Mayor Levy. “The solid reputation certainly precedes all of you.”

With that, Dr. Braverman, his wife,

Jennifer, and daughter, Kaelin, helped cut the ribbon to officially welcome the Braverman Eye Center to Hollywood - as dozens dined on some tremendous food and appreciated this two story structure that is certainly the jewel of the neighborhood.

“As I said when we opened back in June, this is a dream come true - that was five years in the planning,” Dr. Braverman said. “It was our idea - all along, to have an office that was spacious, state-of-theart in technology and offer our employees and many loyal patients an experience that they haven’t had before.”

“In addition, when you can have the Mayor of Hollywood and so many other quality industry people welcome us this way, it is really an amazing feeling,” Dr. Braverman added.

Indeed, the official grand opening took place last Wednesday night - with tours of

the spacious office as well as a chance to talk with other doctors, nurses and office staff.

As many enjoyed the experience of this grand opening, very few were as excited as Dr. Ryan Hargreaves. Originally a Massachusetts native, Dr. Hargreaves has noticed the difference in the move - with more and more patients and the staff feeling rejuvenated - with more space and cutting edge technology on display.

“This is an amazing facility where nobody is on top of one another,” he explained. “Everyone knew and had been looking forward to the space, and that is what you saw this evening. It really has been special for all off us.”

No matter who he spoke with on Wednesday evening, Dr. Braverman was beaming with pride. Remember, this is someone who has performed thousands of sight-saving surgeries in over four dec-

ades, is a member of just about every organization and is one of the most well respected in the profession, but Dr. Braverman still gets excited when talking about his new eye center.

“This is everything you could imagine - and much more,” Dr. Braverman said, hosting several tours of his facility. “16 examining rooms, Laser Surgical Suite with a comfortable waiting room. This is simply an amazing facility with the latest in technology, too.”

With its 10 on staff medical doctors, ophthalmologists, and optometrists and countless skilled technicians - Braverman Eye Center has long been the leader in Laser Vision Correction.

“What we have done - with this space is to designate seven rooms to those patients who are there for eye exami-

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BRAVERMAN Continued From Page 8 nations,” Dr. Braverman explained.

“Those who are there for other reasons medical and surgical - have their examining rooms as well. It has worked out great.”

If you have not visited the new eye center, it is set up in a unique way - with the business offices and employee dining room on the second floor, away from the patients who have a spacious ground floor to move around - while waiting or going through exams and procedures.

Also on the second floor is a confer-

ence room seating up to eighty doctors that will be used for teaching and hosting seminars on the latest in Lasik or any other cutting edge and new procedures.

The waiting room is more than inviting. A spacious area that lets the patients see everything that is going on.

Cushioned chairs, flat screen TV and wood floors add to the total experience.

The waiting room bathroom is beautiful!

Dr. Braverman has maintained a longstanding relationship with Nova Southeastern University. He is an Adjunct Professor there. Through the years, he has had hundreds of the student externs spend time learning ophthalmic medical

pathology in his office. The new facility gives these budding eye professionals a space to work and learn from some of the best around.

In addition to Dr. Stanley Braverman, on staff at the Braverman Eye Center are Rashid Taher MD FACS and Tirso Lara MD FACS, Vitreo-Retinal surgeons; Andre Sarraga MD FACS, Ophthalmic Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon; Aarup Kubal MD FACS, Complex Glaucoma Specialist; Jesse Pelletier MD, FACS, Corneal Surgeon; Eric Ciliberti MD, Neuro-Ophthalmologist; and Ryan Y. Hargreaves OD, Shalonda McCallum OD and Parul Jain OD. All sub-specialist sur-

geons at the Braverman Eye Center are Board Certified.

The staff also includes: Rosemary Hartford (Refractive Surgery Coordinator) and Regina Vazquez (Surgical Coordinator).

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Mandy Gonzalez, now starring in the Tony Awardwinning hit musical Hamilton as Angelica Schuyler, brings her acclaimed concert to Aventura for an evening performing classic Broadway songs by composer friends along with classic Pop songs and standards.

About: Mandy Gonzalez possesses one of the most powerful and versatile contemporary voices of our time. She is best known for her emotional portrayal of Nina Rosario in the Tony Award winning, Lin-Manuel Miranda Broadway musical “In the Heights”, a role she originally created Off Broadway at 37 Arts and which received a Drama Desk Award for Best Ensemble.

She starred as Elphaba in the Broadway production of “Wicked”, blowing the roof off of New York’s Gershwin Theatre each night as she belted out signature song “Defying Gravity” and for which she was rewarded with a Broadway.com Award for Best Replacement. Other Broadway roles include

Princess Amneris in the Elton John and Tim Rice musical “Aida” and the Broadway show “Lennon” where she portrayed multiple roles including that of Beatles’ icon John Lennon.

Mandy made her Broadway debut in Jim Steinman’s “Dance of the Vampires” starring opposite Michael Crawford.

Mandy received an OBIE Award and overwhelming critical praise for her performance in the Off-Broadway production of “Eli’s Comin’”, directed

by Diane Paulus and based on the music and lyrics of renowned singersongwriter Laura Nyro.

Equally at home on the big and small screen, she has appeared in “Across the Universe” directed by Julie Taymor, “After” starring opposite Pablo Schreiber and “Man on a Ledge” with Sam Worthington.

Most recently, Mandy had a recurring role on the ABC drama thriller “Quantico”.

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vision viewers can find her working at The White House on the CBS breakout hit “Madam Secretary”.

Mandy can be heard as the voice of Mei in Disney’s “Mulan 2” and on recordings of the original Broadway cast album of “In the Heights”, “ Ke r r i g a n - L ow d e r m i l k Live” and “The Man Who Would Be King”.

Showing - Wed, Mar 14, 2018 - 8:00 Pm Event Details - Venue: Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, Price: $45 - $49.50 Parking: Free parking is available in the lots adjacent to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in front of the Aventura Community Recreation Center and the Aventura City of Excellence School. Valet services are available for ticketed events at $10 per vehicle. There is a convenient drop-off area in front of the building.

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Hemp & Heal Is Truly Life Changing Cannabinoids (CBD) Have Properties That Are Making Many of Us Feel Better

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When it comes to the way that Jonah Bolt feels about hemp and its many healing principles, he is indeed an open book.

Having watched firsthand what hemp can do for all of us especially his own family, and of course, himself, Bolt has taken his passion and knowledge to the next level - and beyond.

Through Hemp & Heal, Bolt has been able to develop a superior product line as well as educate and make sure that those who want to know more, have information from some of the leading doctors and those who have worked in the field for decades.

Hemp is one of the oldest domesticated crops known to man. It has been used for paper, textiles, and cordage for thousands of years. So what exactly is hemp, and how is it different from the psychoactive form of cannabis that we consume medicinally and recreationally?

“First of all, I have watched with my own family how this works and how they have healed,” Bolt explained. “This is proven though thousands of years that the principals are indeed beneficial, and we have certainly begun to tap into something that is being

endorsed and promoted by well respected professionals.”

A prominent compound found in Hemp or cannabis, CBD, or cannabidiol, has shown to treat numerous diseases.

The benefits heavily outweigh the minor side affects.

CBD is a chemical compound that comes from the hemp plant.

It is one of over 85 unique compounds found in hemp, known as cannabinoids. Cannabinoids, which can be either consumed (phytocannabinoids) or produced naturally by the body (endocannabinoid), are chemical compounds that interact with the body’s ECS (Endocannabinoid System} which all mammals also have.

This system is known to manage homeostasis in the human body and affect bodily processes such as a modulatory system in the function of brain, secretion of hormones related to reproductive functions and response to stress endocrine.

CBD is an example of a phytocannabinoid. Although our bodies can naturally produce its own endocannabinoids that bind to cannabinoid receptors in both the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system, phytocannabinoids are

known to help to kickstart our central regulatory system. — and the medical world is realizing that its list of medical benefits continues to grow.

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Dr. Michelle Weiner, DO, is a well respected Pain Management Specialist who has so many patients who have chronic pain, anxiety, arthritis and so many other ailments that CBD has been perfect for.

Dr. Weiner has always been open to alternative treatments such as holistic medicine, and that is why she has openly embraced Bolt and Hemp & Heal.

“I have many patients who continue to take traditional medicines, which I can fully understand, but what we have done is offer them alternatives,” Dr. Weiner pointed out.

“Cannabinoids have been huge in the battle against opioids and something that I 100 percent agree with and support. Indeed with the ongoing battle with opioids, Full Spectrum Hemp Oil has been huge and continues to help those completely get away from something that was doing them so much harm.”

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She supports medical marijuana and is passionate about educating other medical professionals about the benefits of its use for different medical conditions. In addition, she uses vitamins and supplements as part of her treatments as well.

Recently Bolt and Hemp & Heal were selected by a midwest Native American organization to help them combat the opioid epidemic that is gripping the nation.

“Because of what we do and our product line has been so successful, people want to jump aboard,” Bolt said. “We have the products - and with last December’s ruling by the World Health Organization that CBD oil is safe, everyone now realizes what we have been talking about for quite some time.”

While every product or any remedy will always have its skeptics, Full Spectrum Hemp Oils high in cannabinoids such as CBD, have gained fame as millions are realizing that these neuroprotective, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits extend to a variety of neurological disorders such as mild anxiety and dozens of other ailments.

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Dr. Blair represents the kind of prestigious professionals on the team - and that is the high quality service that that patients can expect.

Bolt knows that while Hemp & Heal has only scratched the surface with CBD treatments, there are several ailments that can be helped with the right dosage.

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“Hemp Oil with CBD are finally being singled out for their healing properties - and we all feel that it’s the right time.”

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For years, residents and visitors alike have talked about Aventura having an evening to showcase the City for a few hours. The wait is over! On Saturday night, April 14 - from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., jazz music fans as well as wine and cheese enthusiasts and aficionados will have the opportunity to enjoy an evening of delight at Taste of Excellence.

What is expected to be the City of Aventura’s premiere event, the evening will take place at the beautiful Arthur I. Snyder Park, the waterfront park adjacent to the Community Recreation Center located at 3375 N.E. 188 Street.

“This is really overdue,” Andi Messer said. “We have so many tremendous places in our community and to have an event like this is something that everyone can join in.”

While Aventura has hosted festivals in the past - as well as producing several events that bring together residents as well as visitors, the Taste of Excellence is indeed unique - with jazz as well

as wine and cheese tasting.

It is also a way for the residents and visitors to take advantage of something that is sure to catch on for years to come.

“I love those festivals where there are not large crowds, but a lot is happening,” Messer said.

“This is one of those events - where it becomes the perfect mix of music and something to eat and drink.”

While the admission to the event is free, organizers are suggesting that you RSVP. Those who RSVP

by Sunday, April 8, may be eligible for a commemorative gift. Please RSVP at cityofaventura.com/tasteofexcellence.

The Perfect Spring Evening This time of year - as we have cooler nights, everyone is encouraged to come out and spend the two hours socializing with friends and neighbors while indulging in music

and flavor.

With wine, crepes and cheese platters available for purchase - as well as non-alcoholic beverages the South Florida Jazz Orchestra will perform live Jazz throughout the night.

“Living just three minutes from the park, the venue provides the perfect backdrop with a beautiful water view,” Ali MillerStein said. “My husband and I are planning to go and have some wine, enjoy delicious food, and listen to great music.”

Parking will be available at the City of Aventura Community Recreation Center and Aventura City of Excellence School parking lots. Additional parking will be at the Harbour Centre located on the corner of N.E. 188 Street and N.E. 29 Avenue.

Complimentary shuttle service will run to and from the Harbour Centre and the Recreation Center from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

For more information, please visit cityofaventura.com/tasteofexcellence or contact the Community Services Department at 305-466-8930.

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Mission Impossible & Sci-Tech Lab Spring & Summer Camps Spring Camps When school is out for spring break, the City of Aventura offers a Mission Impossible themed spring camp and a new science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) camp.

Mission Impossible Spring Camp offers campers ages 5-14 the opportunity to enjoy a variety of games and activities while maneuvering through obstacles and clues to conquer the impossible! Camp includes a field trip to Johnny Rockets GameRoom.

Sci-Tech Lab Spring Camp offers campers ages 7-12 an opportunity to explore interconnectedness between science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) while their creativity and problem-solving skills get challenged.

Camp fees include all activities and supplies at a rate of: Mission Impossible Spring Camp: $160 for Aventura residents and $192 for nonresidents.

Sci-Tech Lab Spring Camp: $240 for Aventura residents and $288 for nonresidents.

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Summer Camps Campers ages 5-14 have the opportunity to spend the summer participating in a variety of fun onsite activities, field trips, playing outdoor/indoor games, and making new friends. The City of Aventura Community Services Department will be operating camps at the Community Recreation Center located at 3375 NE 188 Street, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The following camp programs are offered: • Summer Camp (Ages 5-14): Campers enjoy arts & crafts, games, sports, special

events, field trips, and swimming (for select ages). June 11 - August 17 Weekly Fee: $170 • Sports Camp (Ages 7-14): Campers choose a sport to participate in such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, or cheerleading/dance. June 11 - August 10 Weekly Fee: $203 • Art Camp (Ages 5-13): Campers learn about artists, media and techniques through art history and multicultural appreciation in a fun and educational environment. June 11 – June 29 July 9 – July 27 Weekly Fee: $235 • Travel Camp (Ages 10-14): Campers participate in daily field trips to local attractions as well as swimming, games, arts & crafts, and special events. June 11 - August 10 Weekly Fee: $250 • Sci-Tech Camp (Ages 7-12): Campers explore interconnectedness between science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) while their creativity and problem-solving skills get challenged.

June 11 – June 29 July 9 – July 27 Weekly Fee: $240 Registration for Summer Camps can be completed online at cityofaventura.com/ors, the City’s Online Registration System (ORS) or at any of the following facilities: (New registrations are accepted in person only.)

• Community Recreation Center, 3375 NE 188 Street • Founders Park, 3105 NE 190 Street • Waterways Park, 3301 NE 213 Street Camps fill quickly, so registration is limited and must be completed by 3:00 p.m. on the Friday before each selected week. An Early bird discount of 15% will be applied to all camp weeks paid for prior to Sunday, April 15, 2018.

For more information visit www.cityofaventura.com or contact the City of Aventura Community Recreation Center 3375 NE 188 Street, Aventura FL 33180, 305-466-3883.

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CITY NEWS Montana Rep’s National Touring Production of On Golden Pond Has One Performance at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center The City of Aventura presents the acclaimed Montana Rep’s National Touring production of On Golden Pond at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on Wednesday, March 21 at 8 p.m. “On Golden Pond makes hearts float and leaves playgoers, in the words of one of Marianne Moore’s poems, ‘strengthened to live”. - T. E. Kalem, Time On Golden Pond is an American treasure. Made famous through the AcademyAward-winning film with Henry and Jane Fonda and Katharine Hepburn, this simple tale of a single family and how they pull apart and then find each other has been touching audiences for decades and generations.

It’s a touching story of

an aging couple, Ethel and Norman Thayer, continue the long tradition of spending each summer at their cottage on a lake called Golden Pond, in the far reaches of northern New England. When they first arrive, Ethel notices the loons calling on the lake “welcoming them home”. As they resettle into their summer home, Norman’s memory problems arise when he is unable to recognize several family photographs, which he copes with by frequently talking about death and growing old.

They are visited by their only child, a daughter, Chelsea, who is somewhat estranged from her curmudgeon of a father. She introduces her parents to her fiance Bill and his

thirteen-year-old son Billy. Norman tries to play mind games with Bill, an apparent pastime of his, but Bill won’t hear of it, saying he can only take so much. In another conversation, Chelsea discusses with Ethel her frustration over her relationship with her overbearing father, feeling that even though she lives thousands of miles away in Los Angeles, she still feels like she’s answering to him.

Before they depart for a European vacation, Chelsea and Bill ask the Thayers to permit Billy to stay with them while they have some time to themselves. Norman, seeming more senile and

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cynical than usual due to his 80th birthday and heart palpitations, agrees to Billy’s staying. Ethel tells him that he’s the sweetest man in the world, but she is the only one who knows it.

Billy is at first annoyed by being left with elderly strangers with no friends nearby and nothing to do.

He resents Norman’s brusque manner, but eventually comes to enjoy their Golden Pond fishing adventures together. Billy and Norman soon grow obsessed with catching Norman’s fish rival, named “Walter”, which leads to the accidental destruction of the Thayers’ motorboat.

Chelsea returns to find out her father has made good friends with her fiance’s, now husband’s, son. But when she sees the change in her father’s demeanor, Chelsea attempts something Billy accomplished that she never could: a backflip. Chelsea successfully executes the dive in front of a cheering Norman, Billy, and Ethel.

Chelsea and Norman finally fully embrace

before she departs with Billy back home.

The final day on Golden Pond comes and the Thayers are loading the last of the boxes. Norman tries to move a heavy box, but starts having heart pain and collapses onto the floor of the porch.

Ethel tries unsuccessfully to get the operator to phone the hospital.

Norman then says the pain is gone and attempts to stand to say a final farewell to the lake. Ethel tells him she has always known about death but for the first time it felt real, thinking Norman was going to die on the spot. Ethel helps Norman to the edge of the lake where they see the loons and Norman notes how they are just like him and Ethel, that their offspring is grown and gone off on her own, and now it is just the two of them. The story continues to resonate even today because we all have mothers and fathers, we all cope with aging, and we have all experienced being lost–– and hopefully found. See this story unfold before you on March 21st at The

Aventura Culture Center.

Tickets are $45–$49.

Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at aventuracenter.org, by phone at 877.311.7469, or in person at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance. For Group Sales, please call 954.660.6307. Free parking is available in the lots adjacent to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in front of the Aventura Community Recreation Center and the Aventura City of Excellence School. Valet services are available for ticketed events at $10 per vehicle. There is a convenient drop-off area in front of the building.

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at 3385 N.E. 188 Street in Aventura. Join the conversation on Twitter at #AventuraCenter, and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/aventura center and Instagram at aventuracenter.

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Streisand And Sinatra “Memories” Coming To Aventura March 17th MEMORIES with Carla DelVillaggio, as Barbra Streisand and Tony Sands, as Frank Sinatra and their amazing band-is not your average tribute show.

These artists have toured across the country with their own solo shows for many years. An awardwinning artist, Ms. DelVillaggio receives rave reviews wherever she performs. The New York Post said “she’s the NEXT BEST THING to seeing Streisand herself.” Her jaw-dropping illusion, visually and vocally, is thrilling. Mr Sand’s impressive resume includes concerts at Tropicana Casino & Resort, Trump Castle & Casino, and Harrah’s Hotel &

Casino, inAtlantic City. His shows in Reno, at the Eldorado Resort Casino have sold out, over and over. Tony has made several television appearances along the east coast.

His portrayal of the Chairman of the Board, is ‘Spot On!’ His current production is a musical journey about Old Blue Eyes, entitled, It Was A Very Good Year.

Carla DelVillaggio The New York Post raved: “…probably the next best thing to seeing STREISAND HERSELF…”.

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actresses. Her keen sense of comedic timing, and ability to ad-lib, add to the overall illusion of portraying the original “Funny Girl”. She has entertained at Theatres, Performing Arts Centers, private parties and corporate events, benefits and fundraisers, Synagogues, Jewish Community Centers, and Adult Communities, all over the country, and has performed several times on the Legends Stage, at the Imperial Palace in Las Vegas. Her NYC debut, where she did three “completely different” cabaret shows at the Laurie Beechman Theatre garnered her RAVE reviews.

Tony Sands Lifelong Sinatra fans have been fascinated when they hear Tony Sands start to croon.

They think ‘Old Blue Eyes’ has come back to life. For more than 20 years, Tony Sands has been perfecting his act, and wooing audiences all over the United States. Sands caught the Sinatra bug as a child growing up in South Philly.

“When I was 12 or 13 years old, that’s when I first wanted to sing,” Sands says. “My family played Sinatra records all the time, and I started singing along. The next thing I knew, I just fell in love with his music...and here I am.”

His silky, mesmerizing, and tantalizing rendition of the ‘Chairman of the Board’s’ style, has caught the eye of the entertainment community, and audiences from around the country. Tony has performed at many

Manhattan restaurants, Zanzibar Blue Jazz Club in Philadelphia, The Ritz Carlton Hotel in Philadelphia, The Harvard Club in New York City, and The Breakers Hotel, just to name a select few. During the winter months, Tony performs at various venues in Florida, such as Country Clubs, to standing ovations every night. Tony’s impressive resume includes performances at

Tommy Dorsey, to the bright lights of New York City, and the silver screen of Hollywood, leading up to Sinatra’s ‘Main Event’ comeback, this one of a kind musical tribute to the late Frank Sinatra is a ‘Must See!’ Tony captivates his audiences with the mannerisms, illusion, and romance that have made him one of the most popular entertainers around. ‘Luck Be A Lady’ is

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His performances in Reno, Nevada at the Eldorado Resort Casino have been sold out, time after time.

Tony has also made multiple television appearances up and down the east coast. ‘Rat Pack Together Again,’ is a widespread favorite show that Tony produced in 2010.

His portrayal of ‘The Legend,’ in this revue is ‘spot on!’ Tony’s most current production is a never before seen musical journey about the life and times of the late Frank Sinatra called, ‘It Was A Very Good Year,’ starring Tony Sands as ‘The Voice.’

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SHOWING - SAT, MAR 17, 2018 - 7:30 PM EVENT DETAILS VENUE: Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, PRICE: $37.38 - $45 Free parking is available in the lots adjacent to the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in front of the Aventura Community Recreation Center and the Aventura City of Excellence School. Valet services are available for ticketed events at $10 per vehicle. There is a convenient drop-off area in front of the building.

The Aventura Arts & Culture Center is located at 3385 NE 188th Street, Aventura, FL 33180. Tickets can purchase online at aventura center.org.

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HEALTH

Mount Sinai Medical Series March Calendar Founded in 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center is the largest private independent not-for-profit teaching hospital in South Florida. Mount Sinai’s Centers of Excellence combine technology, research and academics to provide innovative and comprehensive care in cardiology, neuroscience, oncology and orthopaedics.

Through their many South Florida locations and physicians Mount Sinai Medical Center is able to reach the community in a proactive way to educate its residents.

If you would like to move towards better health and listen to some of Mount Sinai Medical Centers many professionals you can sign up for a free lecture in the month of March.

Mount Sinai Medical Center is pleased to offer these free monthly lectures throughout Miami-Dade on a variety of health topics presented by leading physicians.

Attendance is free but seating is limited. RSVP by calling 305-674-2626.

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These health benefits of salt might surprise you (BPT) - World Salt Awareness Week is being celebrated this year from March 12 to 18 and is the perfect opportunity to recognize all the many benefits of salt. Salt, or sodium chloride, is essential for life. In fact, no mineral is more essential to human survival than sodium because it allows nerves to send and receive electrical impulses, helps your muscles stay strong and keeps your cells and brain functioning. However, sodium chloride (salt) is a nutrient that the body cannot produce, and therefore it must be consumed.

The other component of salt, chloride, is also essential to survival and good health. It preserves acid-base balance in the body, aids potassium absorption, improves the ability of the blood to move harmful carbon dioxide from tissues out to the lungs and most importantly, supplies the crucial stomach acids required to break down and digest the foods we eat.

Because the level of salt consumption is so stable, it is an ideal medium to fortify with other essential nutrients such as iodine.

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duced in the U.S. in 1924 and is now used by 75 percent of the world’s population to protect against intellectual disability due to Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD). Iodine is an essential element in healthy human life, enabling the function of thyroid glands to produce needed hormones for proper metabolism. When children in the womb don’t get enough iodine from their mother, fetal brain development may be impaired. Iodized salt remains one of the greatest public health success stories.

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Salt is also essential in hospital IV saline, which is standard therapy and the fastest way to deliver fluids and medications throughout the body. This saline drip doesn’t just keep patients hydrated, it delivers a 0.9 percent solution of salt.

Without this saline drip, patients can end up with low levels of sodium in the blood, resulting in a condition known as hyponatremia. This serious condition can lead to seizures, coma, permanent brain damage, respiratory arrest and death, and it is why the shortage of saline in hospitals is of such critical importance.

Salt is also a vital component of hydration. After exercise, it is critical to replace both water and salt lost through perspiration.

That is why all athletes make sure they are consuming sufficient salt during and after a workout.

The average American eats about 3,400 mg per day of sodium, according

to The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, and this may be on the low side of the safe range. A 2014 study, pub-

Standards.” Their report concluded that low-salt diets were contributing to malnutrition and weight loss among a significant

lished in the New England Journal of Medicine, tested sodium consumption in more than 100,000 people in 17 countries. The study found that the healthy range for sodium consumption was between 3,000 and 6,000 mg per day. Seniors can be especially susceptible to the dangers of low-salt diets.

In 2013 a task force of 12 professional medical, nursing and nutritional organizations assembled by the Pioneer Network published the “New Dining Practice

percentage of seniors in assisted living facilities.

Low-salt diets can also cause seniors to suffer from mild hyponatremia, an electrolyte imbalance in the blood that can lead directly to walking impairment, attention deficits and a much higher frequency of falls.

Salt is the flavor of life, and this year we should all recognize its many benefits while we celebrate World Salt Awareness Week. To learn more visit www.worldsaltawarenessw eek.org.

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How to eat more protein and improve athletic performance (BPT) Whether competing recreationally, at an amateur level or professionally in front of the world, proper nutrition is a key component of any athlete’s performance. A variety of nutrients come into consideration, but one seems to get the highest level of attention: protein.

Because protein helps build and maintain muscle and body tissue, it’s important for active individuals to eat enough. Snacking on protein-rich foods and eating meals packed with protein can help support an athlete’s physical wellness so they can reach their goals.

Here are a few recommended practices for athletes to lead the pack with their meal routines: Pre-workout fuel for sustained energy: Before practice or a workout, load up on whole grains and protein with hardboiled eggs and a granola bar to keep you fueled longer. A nutritional powerhouse with only 70 calories, one large egg contains 6 grams of high-quality protein and nine essential amino acids.

Remember, your muscles rely on mainly

carbohydrates, but also protein for sustained energy during activity.

Recovery and repair post-workout: After physical activity, include eggs and other protein-packed foods in a postworkout sandwich or wrap to help your recovery. Research indicates eating a mix of carbs and protein - ideally about 20-30 grams of protein - has been shown to promote muscle repair and optimal recovery.

Not only are eggs delicious, nutritious and versatile, they are also one of the most affordable sources of high-quality protein. This makes it easy for athletes to maintain an optimal diet that is heavy on the results and light on their wallets.

Previous misconceptions had many people just eating egg whites, but today eating the yolk offers loads of nutritional benefits. That’s because the yolk contains more than 40 percent of the protein in an egg and most of the egg’s nutrients, like choline, vitamin B12 and selenium.

Want to fuel yourself to be the best you can be? The Incredible Egg has a collection of protein-packed egg recipes to help you get inspired. For athletes always on the go, there are also quick and

easy egg recipes to please any palate. For example: Microwave Cheese & Pepper Coffee Cup Scramble Ingredients: 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons milk, 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon chopped tomato, 1 teaspoon minced pickled jalapeño pepper, Pinch of

each, salt and pepper. Directions: Whisk together eggs, milk, cheese, tomato, jalapeño, salt and pepper. Pour into wellgreased, 12-ounce microwave-safe mug.

Microwave on High for 30 seconds, then stir. Microwave for 70 to 80 seconds or until eggs are puffed and set. For more information and egg recipes fit for any athlete, visit IncredibleEgg.org.

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REAL ESTATE Smart home update 2018: New products that organize your life through voice (BPT) - The artificial intelligence that’s already taking the world by storm is ramping up even more in 2018, enabling a number of innovative new smart home tools that can make your life easier, more comfortable or just more fun.

Throughout the year, consumers worldwide are expected to spend $102 billion on hardware, services and installation related to smart home systems, an amount expected to ramp up to $157 billion by 2022. The number of connected things installed in smart cities by next year? Nearly 1.1 billion, predicts Statista.

Increasingly, people will enjoy the convenience of being able to monitor and control their surroundings with a simple touch or a few words of direction. In

fact, a 2017 study found 24 percent of consumers already own a voicecontrolled device and another 20 percent plan to purchase one in the next year.

“Pretty much anything can be made smart these days,” notes Bernard Marr in Forbes. “For our homes, there are obvious smart products like TVs and less obvious ones, like yoga mats that track your Downward Dog. We can carry out a whole range of tasks on the move simply by touching a screen.”

Some of the hottest smart home products that have recently debuted: • LG’s entire line of OLED TVs is now AI enabled. They also let you speak right into the remote

control so with one word, you can check weather reports, search for content from over-the-air or streaming sources (including Netflix, Amazon, Hulu or YouTube), order items through Google or even control other IoT devices within your network. Even better, LG Electronics has invented a next-generation OLED TV that combines the most powerful A9 Intelligent Processor created with Atmos audio technology. The result? The LG SIGNATURE OLED TV W8 offers stunningly clear and detailed pictures, cinema-quality sound and ultra-fast response times.

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A convenient touchscreen panel lets you instantaneously peruse the weather, recipes, shopping sites or the contents of your fridge - without losing energy by opening the door.

• Hands-free speakers with voice-activated assistants such as Google Home and Amazon Echo are helping tens of millions of people worldwide efficiently manage their lives by interacting on command with everything from home appliances to entertainment systems to information sources to online shopping venues.

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Recipe apps like SideChef and Innit already deliver fast and intelligent answers to that age-old question, giving everything needed to plan and prepare the next meal.

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Thanks to the continual evolution of technology, we can make this year fun

our WiFi-enabled speakers,” notes marketing consultant A.J. Agrawal in Entrepreneur. “Soon, all our devices - microwaves, washing machines and even bird feeders - will be connected to the web.

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4 project ideas to recreate your kitchen Minor and major projects that can recreate your kitchen (BPT) - As the hub of activity in a home, the kitchen serves many purposes: meal prep base, dining area, family gathering place, celebration zone, and entertainment center, to name a few. Does your high-use, heart-of-the-home kitchen meet the challenges and needs of your family life?

If not, then it’s time for a renovation. A kitchen remodel can be inspired by lifestyle changes, the need for energy efficiency, upgrading of decades-old styling, or simply that you are ready for a change. The good news is that remodeling the most used room in your house not only improves the space itself, it increases the overall value of your home.

Research from Remodeling magazine shows homeowners who undergo a mid-range kitchen remodel can expect to recoup 81 percent of their spend upon selling their home. A major kitchen remodel will recoup 59 percent, according to the same study. With statistics like these, remodeling your kitchen has the potential to be good for you now and in the future.

So what are you waiting for? Start planning your kitchen remodeling project today. Here are six ideas,

ranging from minor to major: • Replace your faucet. For the amount you use your kitchen faucet, functionality and ease-of-use should be top priorities - highlighted with stylish designs lines, of course. The Avery Selectronic hands-free pulldown kitchen faucet from American Standard features a three-function spray that can handle any kitchen challenge. Plus, this high-arc touchless faucet offers flexibility to suit user preference - simply switch to manual function for guests not familiar with touchless operation.

• Paint your cabinets. If replacing your kitchen cabinets is not in the budget this year, repainting them is the next best thing. A fresh coat of paint can dramatically change the appearance of your kitchen. Select a paint that dries hard so it can stand up to wear and tear; choose a satin finish paint to hide imperfections in the cabinet surface. To complete the look, consider replacing the cabinet hardware. Pick the style that appeals most to you and remember knobs are more common on cabinets, handles on drawers.

• Add a backsplash. Create an instant wow factor by enhancing the walls above the work areas of your

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Today’s homeowners are choosing larger sized subway tiles, introducing a bit more color to this traditionally neutral-colored area of the kitchen, experimenting with varying tile patterns, and choosing metallic and mirrored finishes. Extending the backsplash all the way to the ceiling, with the use of shelving instead of cabinets for storage, is a new trend gaining ground. Whatever your choice, a new backsplash can delight you every time you enter the kitchen.

• Elevate your faucet. For homeowners who enjoy crafting delectable meals for family and friends, an upgrade to the GROHE Essence semi-pro faucet provides the perfect combination of modern functionality and high style. It features convenient one-hand operation, full 360-degree sink mobility and two high-performance sprays. Plus, this high-arc faucet features a flexible silicone hose that can be easily replaced in a variety of rainbow colors for an instant kitchen “perk-up.”

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