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Tracy Jones Makes Its Debut A New Comedy About Friendship, Connection And Chicken Wings

A Touching Story Of Individual Connection In An Increasingly Complicated World

It’s Tracy Jones and Tracy Jones and Tracy Jones! In Island City Stage’s newest comedy production, Tracy Jones by Stephen Kaplan, the lonely eponymous character throws a party inviting every other woman with the same name to join her for chicken wings and beer! Part of National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere in three different cities, this touching story of individual connection in an increasingly complicated world hits the South Florida stage from Thursday, May 18th, 2023 – Sunday, June 18th, 2023.

“We’re thrilled to showcase this hilarious new comedy. When I first read Tracy Jones, I instantly related to its four misfit characters all searching for true personal connections,” said Andy Rogow, Artistic Director of Island City Stage. “It’s an especially meaningful play in a world filled with zoom meetings and cocooning at home. In a bizarre moment of life imitating art, a recent New York Times article documented a party created in Brooklyn for all individuals named Ryan – and no one showed up! This is truly a play that will appeal to all audiences.”

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Forget mere April showers, music, comedy, theater and dance reign the events calendar this April at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Jake Shimabukuro, the Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele, returns to the Broward Center for a concert in the Amaturo Theater on Sunday, April 16th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. With performances on TV and chart-topping albums, Shimabukuro explores Jazz, Rock, Blues, Bluegrass, Folk and even Classical on perhaps the unlikeliest of instruments, the ukulele. The Hawaii-born virtuo so’s incredible journey has taken him from playing small clubs to YouTube sensation and headlin ing the Hollywood Bowl, Lincoln

City Of Sunny Isles Beach The Charter Revision Commission Has Proposed 14 Amendments

The Charter of the City of Sunny Isles Beach calls for an evaluation and review by its residents (collectively known as the Charter Revision Commission or “CRC”) every ten years. Upon review, the CRC may propose any amendments it deems appropriate. If the CRC recommends any revisions, they are required to submit the proposed revisions to the City Commission who in turn will call for a special election for a referendum.

Don’t Be An April Fool

The Parker Has A Lot In Store For You This Month

Lead Guitarist of The Eagles, Don Felder

Comic Sarah Millican, Musical Production Icons Don Felder and Brazil’s Djavan, Inspirational Medium James Van Praagh and Musical Fan Favorites Live, Postmodern Jukebox and Leonid and Friends and are all coming to Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker this April.

One of the most innovative, riff-generating songwriters of the modern Rock Era arrives at The Parker when Don Felder performs on Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. Renowned as the Former Lead Guitarist of The Eagles, Felder is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum and the Florida Artists Hall of Fame. He continues to build upon his rich legacy while continuing his growth as a featured touring and recording solo artist. This concert is presented by the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and AEG Presents. Tickets are $45-$80. Get ready for the most sensational ‘20s party this side of The Great Gatsby with Jazz covers of Pop hits from artists like: Sia, Britney Spears and Lady Gaga when Postmodern Jukebox brings its “Life In The Past Lane Tour” to The Parker on

appointed five residents and a current sitting City Commissioner as a non-voting member. During the months of January and February, the CRC met a total of six times to evaluate the City’s Charter and make recommendations on possible changes.

The proposed changes are outlined below.

The CRC has proposed the following 14 amendments:

1. Appointment of Vice Mayor. The City Charter currently provides that the Commission shall elect one of its members as Vice Mayor.

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At the Regular City Commission Meeting on Thursday, March 16th, 2023, the City Commission adopted an ordinance to submit these revisions to the electorate. A Special Election will be held on Tues, May 23rd, 2023.

The Charter Revision Commission has proposed that the Charter be amended to provide that the Vice Mayor be elected by nomination of the Mayor, subject to Commission approval.

provides that a Commission member’s “term” shall be deemed commenced upon Election.

mission has proposed that the Charter be amended to provide that a “term” shall be deemed

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2. Limitations on Lengths of Service. The City Charter currently

The Charter Revision Com-

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commenced upon the 14th day after certification of the general or Run-Off Election in which he/she is elected, unless that day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, in which case it shall be the next Monday immediately following at 12 o’clock noon, or immediately upon certification of the results of a Special Election.

3. Commencement of Terms. The City Charter currently provides that the term of office of any elected official will commence on the 30th day following the day of the general or Run-Off Election in which he/she is elected, unless that day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, in which case it shall be the next Monday immediately following at 12 o’clock noon.

The Charter Revision Commission has proposed that the Charter be amended to provide that the term of office of any elected official will commence on the 14th day after certification of the general or Run-Off Election in which he/she is elected, unless that day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, in which case it shall be the next Monday immediately following at 12 o’clock noon, or immediately upon certification of the results of a Special Election.

4. Qualifications. The City Charter currently provides that candidates for Commissioner or Mayor shall pay a qualifying fee to the City Clerk in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00).

The Charter Revision Commission has proposed that the Charter be amended to provide that the qualifying fee be in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200.00).

5. Filling of Vacancies. The City Charter currently provides that in the event that all members of the Commission are removed by death, disability, recall, forfeiture of office and/or resignation, the Governor of the State of Florida shall appoint interim Commissioners who shall call a Special Election within not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days after such appointment and that such Election shall be held in the same manner as the first Election under the Charter.

The Charter Revision Commission has proposed that the Charter be amended to provide that Elections called for above shall instead be by Special Election pursuant to the Charter and the Code of Ordinances.

6. Compensation; reimbursement for expenses. The City Charter currently provides that the Mayor and Commissioners receive compensation in the amount of $1,250 and $1,000 per month, respectively, increased in accordance with the CPI Index.

The Charter Revision Commission has proposed that the Charter be amended to clarify that the compensation be increased annually according to the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, Florida Consumer Price Index in October of each year.

7. City Manager. The City Charter currently provides that no Commissioner shall be eli-

gible for appointment as City Manager during the term for which she/he has been elected and until two (2) years after its expiration.

The Charter Revision Commission has proposed that the Charter be amended to provide that no Commissioner shall be eligible for appointment as City Manager during the term for which she/he has been elected and until five (5) years after its expiration.

8. City Clerk. The City Charter currently provides that the City Manager appoints the City Clerk and he/she reports to the City Manager.

The Charter Revision Commission has proposed that the Charter be amended so that the Mayor shall nominate the City Clerk and the Commission, including the Mayor, by majority, shall confirm an individual to serve as the City Clerk under such terms and conditions as may be established by the Commission, from time to time, consistent with the Charter and that the City Clerk shall report to the Commission and after full consideration, may be removed by a majority vote of the total membership of the Commission.

9. City Attorney. The City Charter currently provides that the Mayor “may” nominate and the Commission, including the Mayor, by majority shall confirm an individual attorney or a law firm to act as the City Attorney under such terms and conditions as may be established by the Commission, from time to time, consistent with this Charter.

The Charter Revision Commission has proposed that the Charter be amended to provide that the Mayor “shall” nominate and the Commission, including the Mayor, by majority shall confirm an individual attorney or a law firm to act as the City Attorney under such terms and conditions

as may be established by the Commission, from time to time, consistent with the Charter.

10. Holding Other Office. The City Charter currently provides that no former elected City Official shall hold any compensated appointive City Office or City Employment until one (1) year after the expiration of his/her term.

The Charter Revision Commission has proposed that the Charter be amended to provide that no former elected City Official shall hold any compensated appointive City Office or City Employment until three (3) years after the expiration of his/her term.

11. Run-Off Election. The City Charter currently provides for the manner of conducting run-off elections following general elections; however, it does not include the manner of conducting Run-Off Elections following a Special Election, nor does it provide for how a winner shall be determined in the event of a tie after a Run-Off Election.

The Charter Revision Commission has proposed that the Charter be amended to provide that the provisions in the Charter governing Run-Off Elections apply to Special Elections as well and to further provide that in the event of a tie after a Run-Off Election, the winner shall be determined using a method and in a manner prescribed by ordinance.

12. Form of Ballots. The Charter currently provides that the ballot title of a measure may differ from its legal title and shall be a clear, concise statement describing the substance of the measure.

The Charter Revision Commission has proposed that the Charter be amended to delete the provision that allows the ballot

title of a measure may differ from its legal title.

13. Appointment of Charter Revision Commission. The City Charter currently provides that the City Commission shall appoint a Charter Revision Commission at its first meeting in December of the fifth (5th) year after the adoption of the original Charter, in December 2002 and thereafter every tenth (10th) year commencing December 2012.

The Charter Revision Commission has proposed that the Charter be amended to provide that the City Commission shall appoint a Charter Revision Commission at its first meeting in January 2033 and thereafter every tenth (10th) year commencing January 2043.

14. Timeframe for Submitting Charter Revision Commission Charter Amendments. The City Charter currently provides that if the Charter Revision Commission determines that a Charter revision is needed, the amendments shall be submitted to the City Commission no later than the one hundred twentieth (120th) day after their appointment by the Commission and that the same shall be submitted to the electors of the City in accordance with the Charter.

The Charter Revision Commission has proposed that the Charter be amended to provide that the amendments shall be submitted to the City Commission no later than the one hundred fiftieth (150th) day after their appointment by the Commission and that the Commission shall submit them to the electors of the City at the next regularly scheduled General Election, or call a Special Election for that purpose alone.

For more information, call: (305) 792-1703. Or via email at: cityclerk@sibfl.net.

My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy

Steve Solomon’s Award-Winning oneperson comedic tour-de-force will be back at the Broward Center for a limited 2show engagement on Thursday, April 20th, 2023 and Friday, April 21st, 2023.

A native of Brooklyn, Steve grew up in the multi-ethnic neighborhood of Sheepshead Bay. This was the perfect training ground for a dialectician and comedian. Steve learned at an early age how to use his gift for imitating accents to his advantage. Using his gift for mimicry, he would fool most people with his antics.

Steve remembers the day he played “hooky” from school. Back then the Truant Officer would call each parent and verify the fact that their child was home.

Steve, using a rough growly voice, took the initiative and called the school. He asked for the Truant Officer’s Office. The officer answered, “Can I help you?” Steve, using as deep a voice as he could muster said, “Yes, Steve won’t be able to come into school today, he’s sick.” The Truant Officer said, “And who am I talking to?” Steve cleared his throat and answered, “Um, this is my father speaking!”

He also realized that he was a prolific writer of jokes and stories; real jokes and cranked them out for special events at the

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Tracy Jones is having a major life crisis. Her job at the bank is taking her nowhere, her panic attacks are getting worse and having such a common name is giving her an identity crisis. With everything spiraling out of control around her, it’s time to find something she can take control of. That’s when it hits her; she’s going to throw a party to celebrate every woman named Tracy Jones. After an extensive marketing campaign that included tracking down others by the same name, posters and a Facebook event, the party is finally here. The Funtime Party Zone at the Jones Street Bar & Grill is all set up and Tracy is eagerly awaiting her guests.

Stephen Kaplan is an Award-Winning Playwright with productions off-Broadway and in regional theaters, nationally. Tracy Jones is a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere playing simultaneously at Williamston Theatre in Williamston, Michigan and CenterStage in Rochester, New York, in addition to Island City Stage in Wilton Manors, Florida. It was a Chameleon Theatre Winner and a finalist for B Street Theatre’s New

local Church and Synagogue.

Solomon’s humor is universal and universally loved. Enhanced by his talent for impersonation and his mastery of different dialects – he does approximately 20 different characters and voices in his shows – his stories about his Mixed Heritage Italian/Jewish Family resonate with everyone, no matter what their ethnicity and have delighted and entertained audiences for thousands of performances. The show, which is constantly evolving, has been updated and is, as audiences will attest, “funnier than ever!” Uncle Willie, Stuttering Cousin Bob, Demented Cousin Kenny, Steve’s new therapist Cousin Sal (and Sal’s parole officer) and a myriad of other astounding characters will populate the Amaturo Stage during his performances. The show is now one of the longest running one-man comedies in history!

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Comedies Festival and for the ScreenCraft Stage Play Contest and the Trustus Playwrights Festival. It was one of two chosen for a developmental reading at Chameleon Theatre, Minnesota.

Directed by Rogow and Co-Produced by Raymond Griffis and Mark Tews, Tracy Jones stars returning Island City performers: Niki Fridh as the lead Tracy, Matthew Buffalo, Irene Adjan and Sara Grant.

Niki Fridh is a Six-Time Nominated and Two-Time Carbonell Award Winner and a Four-Time Recipient of the Silver Palm Award. Most recently, she was seen in August: Osage County and Almost, Maine (Palm Beach Dramaworks). Other memorable appearances include To Fall in Love, Most Wanted and The Revolutionists (Theatre Lab), The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and Trust (Zoetic Stage), Grounded and Vita & (Thinking Cap Theatre), White Rabbit Red Rabbit (Urbanite Theatre), The Book Club Play (Actors’ Playhouse), Summer Shorts 2014 (City Theatre) and Shorts Gone Wild 1, 2 and 3, also at Island City Stage.

Matthew Buffalo was last seen as Miss West Coast in Island City Stage’s opening season production of Pageant and in Buyer & Cellar. His credits include the national tours of Fosse and Spirit of the

Dance, plus many regional theater roles including Anything Goes (The Wick Theatre).

Irene Adjan is a 12-Time Carbonell Award Nominee and Three-Time Winner. She will make her Island City Stage debut in Tracy Jones. Most recently Irene was seen in Footloose (Slow Burn Theatre Company) and in Milk & Honey (The Wick Theatre). Notable appearances include: Murder on the Orient Express, Finding Mona Lisa, Ragtime, The Full Monty, 1776, Annie, Joseph and Funny Girl (Actors’ Playhouse), Almost, Maine, House of Blue Leaves and Night of the Iguana (Palm Beach Dramaworks); The Impracticality of Modern Day Mastodons and The Glass Piano (Theatre Lab), Moscow, Assassins and Detroit (Zoetic Stage), Indecent, Casa Valentina, Adding Machine, In the Next Room and The Dead (GableStage); The Cake and many seasons of Summer Shorts and Winter Shorts (City Theatre).

Sara Grant’s recent South Florida credits include The Odd Couple, Female Version (Boca Stage), Cock (Empire Stage

& ArtBuzz Theatrics), Fefu and Her Friends (Thinking Cap), Something Rotten (PPTOPA; Carbonell Nominated for Best Supporting Actress), Swing, Swing, Swing (Kevin Black Productions), Richard II, Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival) and The Art Heist Experience (Right Angle Entertainment & Kravis Center). Grant is also the Managing Director of Sol Theatre, the home to Boca Stage and Sol Children’s Theatre.

Creating quality professional theatrical experiences focused on the LGBTQ+ Community for a universal audience, Island City Stage’s 11th South Florida Season has tackled thought-provoking productions that explore the world of beauty pageants, poignant longing, gender questions, loneliness and the ins and outs of friendship.

Tickets for Tracy Jones start at $40. Enjoy a Special Mimosa on Sunday, May 28th, 2023 for $55 that includes a Light Bites Pre-Reception and a Post-Show Talkback, sponsored by Home Instead. Production is also supported by FAB.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: www.islandcitystage.org Or call: (954) 928-9800. Or email: md@islandcitystage.org. Follow Island City Stage on Facebook at: facebook.com/IslandCityStageFL and on Instagram at: @islandcitystage1.

A Night At The Pops: LGBT Wind Ensemble Crowns A Successful Season

Conference, hosted in New Orleans debuted the first ever LGBA Honors Jazz Ensemble, which featured 6-time Grammy Award Winner Gary Burton on Vibraphone. The most recent conference, “Fiesta Caliente,” was held in 2014 and featured a concert band of about 250 musicians onstage at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ AuRene Theater.

collaborating with the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus, Lambda Chorale, In Harmony, MCC Sunshine Cathedral Choir and The Florida Singing Sons Boychoir. Along with these local collaborators, singers, dancers, special lighting and video presentations all add to the bands’ largescale productions. The Pride Jazz Ensemble is also very active in the community, playing at several events each year. Most recently they had the honor of playing at a fundraising event where Former President Bill Clinton was the Guest Speaker.

While the band has definitely grown and changed throughout the years, one thing remains constant. Their primary function is to entertain audiences in South Florida and support the community.

In continuation of this tradition, The South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble will perform, A Night At The Pops! on Saturday, May 13th, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

tion, will perform Chaminade’s “Concertino Opus 107” before zipping off to her senior prom.

• Virtuoso Pianist, Ross Salvosa will play Grieg’s “Piano Concerto in A Minor”

• Jon Diernbach will be playing “Tuba Tiger Rag”

• Fred Schiff with All County Music, a family owned and operated music store which has been generously serving Broward County musicians for almost 50 years, will play the Alto Sax and perform with the South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble for the first time. Schiff has been a longtime supporter and patron of the SFPWE.

“We are excited to finally perform our Night At The Pops! Concert which was originally scheduled for spring 2020,” said Dan Bassett, Artistic Director for the South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble. “I encourage music lovers from all communities to join us for this fun-filled show and enjoy our talented band of more than 60 members.”

As a bonus, the South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble’s Steel Band, which last played in 2019, has been resurrected and will entertain guests in the foyer during intermission.

The South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble has had the great honor of hosting the Annual Convention of the LGBA six times. The 2009 LGBA

The Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and Marching Band produce two major concerts per year at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. In addition to formal concerts, they perform at pride events from Jacksonville to Key West, Christmas on Las Olas, Christmas Eve at MCC Sunshine Cathedral, the Tuesday’s Angels Bike Ride and many other events as requested. The bands regularly share the stage with local performers and believe strongly in supporting local talent. The Wind Ensemble has had the pleasure of

Under the direction of South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble’s Artistic Director, Dan Bassett, the lighthearted spring concert will feature fan favorites from the Classical Era to Modern Pop Music. Showcasing music from Gershwin to Barry Manilow; Sousa to the Rolling Stones and a rousing rendition of “Casey At The Bat” with Narrator Brian French, the uplifting, one-night only concert has something for everyone.

A Night At The Pops! will also feature several incredible soloists and special guests including:

• Flutist Maggie Stuteville, a student at Hollywood Hills High School and recipient of the inaugural FLoatarama Youth Pride Band Soloist competi-

In-person tickets are $35 and can be purchased at: www.browardcenter.org/ events/detail/sfl-pride-wind-ensemble2023 For fans not able to attend inperson, a Virtual Live-Stream will be offered by Stream Ally at: www. southfloridapride.streamally.live/ for a minimum suggested donation of $25.

This performance is made possible with support from the Broward County Cultural Division. Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Support has been provided by the following Funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Charles and Ruth Taylor Fund and Drial Foundation Fund and The Our Fund Foundation.

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America’s Got Talent finalist Daniel Emmet and Pia Toscano, an American Idol finalist, perform their “Simply the Best” Show delivering simply the best music from across generations in the Au-Rene Theater on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. With elegance, beauty and show-stopping vocals, the duo takes audiences on a musical journey from breathtaking ballads to upbeat Rock Classics spanning across the genres to celebrate The Beatles, Elvis, Broadway, The Righteous Brothers, Celine Dion, Puccini, Tina Turner and so much more. The two will present stunning solo per formances and dazzling duets all inter twined with personal memories and humor. This event is generously underwrit ten by Future Tech in partnership with Dell. Tickets are $35-$65 with $135 Spirit Club Level Seats.

The Broward Center presents an All Abilities Broadway Blast in the JM Family Studio Theater on Sunday, April 23nd, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. No experience is necessary to enjoy this interactive and engaging arts experience for those age 16 and older on the Autism Spectrum as well as individuals with other developmental disabilities. Teaching Artists TJ Tekurio and Tammy Holder will lead an engaging and educational Broadway experience where participants will get to sing, dance and act even if participants have never done so before. All Abilities classes are made possible through the generous support of the Taft Foundation with special thanks to UM-NSU CARD for their in-kind support. Tickets for class participants are $10 and those accompanying them are welcome to network with others over refreshments during the class.

Students from the Performance Project and the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center present the Youth Spring Musical: Music Man Jr. in the Amaturo Theater on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Based on Meredith Willson’s Musical Comedy that won Six Tony Awards®, The Music Man Jr. features some of musical theater’s most iconic songs and a story filled with wit, warmth and good old-fashioned romance. The story follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys band he vows to organize. The catch? He doesn’t know a treble clef from “seventy-six trombones.” His plans to skip town with the cash are

foiled when he falls for uptight Marian, the town librarian, whose belief in Harold’s power just might help him succeed in the end in spite of himself. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the performances.

Natalie Merchant with South Florida Symphony Orchestra presents the “Keep Your Courage Tour” in the Au-Rene Theater on Thursday, April 27th, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. After leading 10,000 Maniacs for its first seven albums, Merchant went solo and has since released nine studio albums with The Natalie Merchant Collection 10-CD Box Set featuring all eight of her solo studio albums from the past three decades. A ninth disc, Butterfly, is a new studio set featuring four new songs and six reinterpreted selections from her catalog, all arranged for string quartet. The final disc is Rarities, a collection of 15 rare and previously unreleased tracks recorded between 1998 and 2017. Tickets are $45-$125 with $145 Spirit Club Level seats.

Vance Gilbert continues to refine his unlikely union of humor, virtuosity and the unexpected as he performs in the Abdo New River Room on Thursday, April 27th, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Whether with original songwriting or ageless interpretations of covers, Gilbert’s performances are steeped in deep humanism and bravery, stunning artistry and soul and contagious, unbridled joy. Before releasing eight albums, Gilbert burst onto the singersongwriter scene in the early 1990s when

the buzz started spreading in the Folk clubs of Boston about an ex-multicultural arts teacher who was knocking ‘em dead at open mics. Word of the Philadelphiaarea bred performer quickly spread to New York City leading Shawn Colvin to invite him to be a special guest on her Fat City National Tour. Tickets are $30-$40.

Stone Soup comes to the Amaturo Theater this April in two exciting audience experiences. In this heartwarming musical adaptation of the classic European folktale of trickery and friendship, Peter, a hungry sailor, has no luck getting a free meal from the stingy citizens of a tiny village so he decides to turn the table. He invites the villagers to enjoy his famous delicious Stone Soup whose recipe is known only to seafarers and legendary adventurers. He promises to provide the main ingredient if the villagers provide all the other ingredients. Join Peter and his trusty parrot, Admiral, as they teach the villagers a lesson in friendship and sharing. JM Family Enterprises Smart Stage Matinee performances are Friday, April 28th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. with tickets at $10 and $3 lap tickets for children 12 months of age and younger.

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital presents the Family Fun Series performances of Stone Soup on Saturday, April 29th, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. with tickets that include pre-show activities at $16 in advance and $18 the day of the performance with $3 lap tickets for children 12 months of age and younger.

With comedy appropriate for all ages, Ryan Hamilton comes to the Amaturo Theater on Friday, April 28th, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. Named by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of its “Five Comics to Watch,” Hamilton has built a fan base with appearances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Conan, The Late Late Show, Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central and Showtime. His recent Netflix comedy special, Happy Face, has established him as one of the current stars of standup. Tickets are $38-$38.

Also in April, dance enthusiasts will thrill to South Florida Ballet Theater on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, Miami City Ballet presents West Side Story on Saturday, April 29th, 2023 and on Sunday, April 30th, 2023 and Ukrainian Dancers of Miami present Ukrainian Montage on Sunday, April 30th, 2023. It’s the best of both worlds with the music, dance and theater production Heroes of Hip Hop: Down the Rabbit Hole (April 15).

Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Broward Center and Parker Playhouse. Buy tickets online at: www.BrowardCenter.org Or: www.Ticketmaster.com - By phone at: (954) 462-0222 or in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located at 201 Southwest Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316. For more information visit: www.BrowardCenter.org

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Comedy for all ages, Ryan Hamilton

Natalie Merchant “Keep Your Courage Tour”

America’s Got Talent finalist Daniel Emmet and Pia Toscano, an American Idol finalist, perform their “Simply the Best” show

Friday, April 14th, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. The group features an ensemble of multitalented singers and musicians who bring Scott Bradlee’s generation-spanning arrangements to life. Returning to a style that embodies the music of past generations, the famed musicians pair the right talent with the right material to create an unforgettable experience for fans. The core ensemble is often joined by surprise guests to make each concert unique, unpredictable and one of the most thrilling live music experiences of this and any other time period. This concert is presented by the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and AEG Presents. Tickets are $34.50-$99.50 with $160 and $210 VIP Packages offering premium seating and other exclusives.

James Van Praagh, a pioneer of the Mediumship Movement and considered one of the most widely recognized and accurate Spiritual Mediums working today, comes to Lillian S. Wells Hall in The Parker on Saturday, April 15th, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. A “Survival Evidence Medium,” he provides evidential proof of life after death through highly detailed messages from the Spiritual Realm. He is recognized annually on Watkins List of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People – a prestigious list of spiritual teachers, activists, authors and thinkers. He has worked with international heads of state, religious world leaders and Celebrities including: Cher, Goldie Hawn, Shirley Maclaine, Ellen DeGeneres, Joan Rivers, Katie Couric, Loretta Lynn, Chelsea Handler, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Wesley Snipes. The Number 1 New York Times Best-Selling Author of over a dozen International BestSellers, including his debut, Talking To Heaven, Van Praagh’s book titles include:

Four-time Latin Grammy winner, Djavan

will present a brand-new show with his full band featuring songs from his 25th studio album entitled D, as well as major hits from his 45-year career. Aside from new hit songs such as “Iluminado” and “Num

sented by Substantial Music Group on Thursday, April 13th, 2023 SFL Legends Presents Martin & Lewis on Tuesday, April 18th, 2023; Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida’s 25th Anniversary Gala on Sunday, April

New Hours In Hollywood

Hollywood Sun Shuttle West On-Demand “Fixed Stop” Shuttle Service

The City of Hollywood recently expanded the Sun Shuttle Micro-Transit Service to West Hollywood with a twomonth pilot community shuttle service operated by Circuit. The trial period runs through Wednesday, May 31st, 2023. Due to user feedback, the operation hours have been changed to 6 days a week, Monday through Saturday, from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Upon request, a 12-person passenger van picks up and drops off passengers at any of the 18 predetermined high-volume locations in Hollywood, West of I-95 between Johnson and Washington Streets to the Florida Turnpike. The Sun Shuttle West is an on-demand service, meaning shuttles will only visit designated pick-up/ drop-off locations when a ride has been requested for that location. Riders are discouraged from waiting at a location without first making a request via the mobile application. Riders can download the “Ride Circuit” application to request a ride. Fares are set at $2 per person per ride, however if space is available, a person can ride to wherever the shuttle is already going free of charge.

Here Is How It Works

Download the Ride Circuit mobile application from Google Play or the App Store and request a “Sun Shuttle West”

ride via the application. Non-smartphone users may request a ride by calling: (954) 303-9057. Next, go to your designated pick-up/drop-off location and wait for the shuttle to arrive.

Designated Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations

• Hollywood Tri-Rail Station, 3001 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Florida 33021.

• Target, 3251 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Florida 33021.

• Publix, 3251 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Florida 33021.

• Memorial Regional Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1150 North 35th Avenue, Hollywood, FL 33021.

• CVS, 4400 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33021.

• Walmart, 301 South State Road 7, Hollywood, Florida 33023.

• Miramar Bakery, 370 South State Road 7, Hollywood, Florida 33023.

• New England Mobile Park, 600 South 62nd Avenue, Hollywood, Florida 33021.

• Bravo Supermarket, 6767 Pembroke Road, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33023.

• Kay Gaither Community Center, 6291 Funston Street, Hollywood, Florida 33023.

• Burlington, 755 South State Road 7, Hollywood, Florida 33023.

• Zinkil Park, 5451 Washington Street, Hollywood, Florida 33021.

• Hillcrest No. 2, 5100 Washington Street, Hollywood, Florida 33021.

• Hillcrest Court Building 8, 1101 Hillcrest Court, Hollywood, Florida 33021.

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• Hillcrest Building 20, 919 Hillcrest Drive, Hollywood, Florida 33021.

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• Hillcrest Building 23, 4330 Hillcrest Drive, Hollywood, Florida 33021.

• Hillcrest Building 25, 3800 Hillcrest Drive, Hollywood, Florida 33021.

Ridership continues to be evaluated during this pilot program and will be used for a feasibility study for a permanent community shuttle service in Hollywood.

Reggae Star Protoje Come see the ArtsPark Experience Concert with Headliner, Reggae Star Protoje, this Sunday, April 16th, 2023 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Protoje is at the forefront of the exciting resurgence of conscious, organic music in Jamaica, dubbed the “Reggae Revival.” The Grammy-Nominated Artist is among the most popular Caribbean Artists recording and touring today. Protoje is known for his balanced musicianship and collaborations, fueled by his Resident Beatsmith and collaborations with top hitmakers. Dubwise warmup set.

Postmodern Jukebox brings its “Life in the Past Lane Tour”

Leonid & Friends return in a concert

Add Mediterranean Flair To Your Dinner Table

(Family Features) During the past year, many people have missed the opportunity to travel and experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the world, but it’s easy to explore other cultures and cuisines by experimenting in the kitchen.

If you’re looking to transport your taste buds to the shores of Spain or the beaches of Greece, one of the best places to start is with the Mediterranean Diet. Renowned Chef Geoffrey Zakarian recommends these tips to help home cooks elevate their dishes and easily incorporate the popular diet into everyday cooking.

Reach for Pantry Staples. There’s no single definition of the Mediterranean Diet, but it’s high in Vegetables, Fruits, Whole Grains, Nuts, Seeds, Olive Oil and Seafood. By keeping your pantry stocked with canned versions of ingredients like Beans and Fish you can easily add them to your favorite dishes. Yellowfin Tuna Pasta Salad with Arugula Pesto and Dates and Tuna Aioli Dip with Balsamic Drizzle are flavorful ways to bring Mediterranean flair to your dinner table.

Add Seafood. Eating more Seafood is one of the leading principles of the Mediterranean Diet. Tuna Salad is one tried-and-true dish that can help incorporate Fish into your menu. To make it more nutritious, opt for Tuna that’s packed in Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, so you don’t have to add much Mayo to the base. For example, Genova Premium Tuna provides a tasteful addition to recipes and is high in Protein, a great source of Omega-3’s and has a uniquely rich and savory flavor that offers a taste of the Mediterranean in every bite.

Visit: www.GenovaSeafood.com for more recipe inspirations.

Tuna Aioli Dip With Balsamic Drizzle

Prep time: 15-20 minutes

Cook time: 10-15 minutes

Servings: 4

• 6 Ounces of Genova Albacore Tuna in Olive Oil

• 1/4 Cup of Balsamic Vinegar

• 1 Dried Bay Leaf

• 1 Sprig of fresh Rosemary

• 1/3 Cup of Mayonnaise

• 2 Tablespoons of capers, drained

• 2 Anchovies

• 1/2 Lemon, Juice only (about 1 1/2 Tablespoons)

• Raw Vegetables, such as Carrots, Celery, Cucumber Spears, Endive Leaves, Sliced Fennel and Bell Pepper strips, for dipping

Drain the Tuna, reserving 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil.

In a small saucepan, combine the Balsamic Vinegar, the Bay Leaf and the Rosemary Sprig. Bring it to a boil and reduce it until it’s syrupy, about 1 Tablespoon. Let it cool slightly; discard the Bay Leaf and the Rosemary Sprig.

In a blender or a food processor, process the Tuna and the reserved Olive Oil, the Mayonnaise, the Capers, the Anchovies and the Lemon Juice to make a smooth Dip. Transfer it to a flat serving bowl. Drizzle it with the Balsamic syrup. Serve it with the raw Vegetables.

• 3/4 Cup of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

• 8 Ounces of Whole-Wheat Orecchiette

• 1/2 Cup of jarred Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Olive

set aside to fully drain; cover it with a towel. In a blender or food processor, add the

Arugula; the Garlic; the Pine Nuts; the Butter, if desired; Parmigiano-Reggiano; Lemon Zest, if desired; Salt and Pepper. Puree on high, incorporating the Olive Oil

Place the Pesto in a bowl and cover it

Bring a large pot of Salted Water to a boil. Add the Pasta and return it to a boil, stirring occasionally. Taste the pasta for age’s instructions. Once cooked, drain the Pasta and transfer it to a large bowl. Do Add the Pesto gently until it is evenly

Divide between the shallow bowls and finish it with additional ParmigianoReggiano, Dill and Parsley, if desired.

AHeart-Healthy Family Meal

(Family Features) Making small changes to focus on your health, like following a healthy eating plan, can make a big difference in protecting your heart.

Developed by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) is a flexible and balanced eating plan that helps create a heart-healthy eating style for life. It requires no special foods and instead provides daily and weekly nutritional goals to help lower two major risk factors for Heart Disease: High Blood Pressure and high LDL (bad) Cholesterol.

As an added bonus, sharing DASHfriendly meals with your loved ones can help take the guesswork out of putting nutritious dinners on your family’s table.

For example, this easy and delicious Turkey and Beef Meatballs with WholeWheat Spaghetti recipe is one the entire family can help prepare.

In addition to following a healthy eating plan, other self-care habits like taking time daily to destress, being more physically active and getting enough quality sleep can all benefit your heart. It’s also important to know what your Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Levels are and what a healthy weight is for you.

Learn more about the DASH eating plan and find recipes at: www.nhlbi.nih.gov/DASH

Turkey And Beef Meatballs

With Whole-Wheat Spaghetti

Recipe courtesy of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

• 3 Quarts of Water

• 8 Ounces of dry Whole-Wheat Spaghetti

• 2 Cups of chunky Tomato Sauce

Turkey Meatballs:

• 6 Ounces of 99% Lean ground Turkey

• 1/4 Cup of Whole-Wheat Breadcrumbs

• 2 Tablespoons of Fat-Free Evaporated Milk

• 1 Tablespoon of grated Parmesan Cheese

• 1/2 Tablespoon of fresh Chives, rinsed, dried and chopped

• 1/2 Tablespoon of fresh Parsley, rinsed, dried and chopped

Beef Meatballs:

• 6 Ounces of 93% Lean ground Beef

• 1/4 Cup of Whole-Wheat Breadcrumbs

• 2 Tablespoons of Fat-Free Evaporated Milk

• 1 Tablespoon of grated Parmesan Cheese

dried and chopped Preheat the oven to 400F. In a 4-quart saucepan over high heat, bring the water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook it according to the package’s directions. Drain and set it aside.

To make the Turkey Meatballs: In a bowl, combine the ground Turkey, the Breadcrumbs, the Evaporated Milk, the Parmesan Cheese, the Chives and the Parsley; mix well. Measure 1 1/2 tablespoons of Turkey mixture and roll into balls using your hands. Place the meat-

balls on a nonstick baking sheet. Repeat rate bowl, combine the ground Beef, the Breadcrumbs, the Evaporated Milk, the Parmesan Cheese, the Chives and the Parsley; mix well. Measure 1 1/2 tablespoons of the Beef mixture and roll into balls using your hands. Place the meatballs on a nonstick baking sheet. Repeat until eight Beef Meatballs are made. Bake the meatballs for 10 minutes until the minimum internal temperature of 165F is reached. Warm sauce, if necessary.

To serve: Serve four meatballs with 3/4 cup of pasta, 1/2 cup of sauce, 1 teaspoon of Parmesan Cheese and 1 pinch of Basil per portion.

Tuna Aioli Dip with Balsamic Drizzle

Yellowfin Tuna Pasta Salad with Arugula Pesto and Dates

Turkey and Beef Meatballs with Whole-Wheat Spaghetti

A Celebration of Women We All Need To Know One Good Deed Can Change The World

By Hallandale Beach Mayor, Joy Cooper

Last month there were many events to celebrate Women. Representative Marie Woodson hosted her 2nd Exceptional Women Awards Luncheon here in Hallandale Beach. While the luncheon was to honor others Marie Woodson is worthy of the award herself. She was born in Port-de-Paix, Haiti and moved to the states in 1981. She lives in Hollywood, Florida and is married to Bob and is the mother of two successful children.

Representative Woodson has earned numerous degrees, an A.S. in Public Administration from Miami-Dade College in 1984, a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Florida International University in 1987, and an M.S. in Public Administration/ Management from St. Thomas University in 1994. Her career experience includes working as a Public Administrator in Miami-Dade. She is a fierce defender of our Veterans, seniors and the underserved.

The goal she has always embraced is public service. The goal of the event was to recognize women that are the unsung shero’s in her district. All these women have come from different walks of life and are all ages. In Marie’s words, “...I continue to be proud and delighted to have met many individuals who do what is required to impact lives in an exceptional way.” Thank you Marie Woodson for your exceptional service.

Honorees include Dr. Emeline AlexisSchulz who helped to put together “Serving All On Thanksgiving.” Sandra Alvarado-Raymond, LMHC, who as Paralegal helped many with counseling and turned this experience into a mentoring nonprofit. Gloria Binns who provides food and outreach for the poor. From Hallandale Beach Laqueshia Brinson who has created an amazing after school club GLOW Girls Leading Our World and DEAL Doing Everything to Achieve Leadership. Erika Rojas, who also does amazing outreach in our city with a focus on domestic violence and helping children every year at our Hepburn Center. Laurie Schecter is an activist who has founded

an organization for ethical common good across sectors with a focus on government. Angela Smith hosts an annual tea to raise scholarship funds for needy students and provide food for the homeless. Lynn Smith is the first woman bank chair, Author and Mentor. Nadeige Sterlin, MPA with Degrees in Business and world experience that she applies on many boards that help the underserved. Cynthia Strachan, singer and historian, focused on and preserving the history of Carver Ranches. She wrote and produced “Their Story is Our Story.”

It was such an honor to take part in this event. We all need to know one good deed can change the world. As women leaders we need to continue to encourage future generations that they do have the power to fulfill their dreams. Also as women they can harness the backing of others to reach their goals.

The celebration of women continued the following Friday at Hallandale High School. Assistant Principal Ms. Sherman under the leadership of Principal Howard invited women leaders from all professions to a morning breakfast. The goal for each invitee was to address Women’s Empowerment through EmpowerHER Dialogues. We kicked off with an All

Fake News Curated

By The Deep State Government Spin Doctors Control The News Cycle

By John & Nisha Whitehead

Let’s talk about fake news stories, shall we?

There’s the garden variety fake news that is not really “news” so much as it is titillating, tabloid-worthy material peddled by anyone with a Twitter Account, a Facebook Page and an active imagination. These stories run the gamut from the ridiculous and the obviously clickbaity to the satirical and politically manipulative. Anyone with an ounce of sense and access to the Internet should be able to ferret out the truth and lies in these stories with some basic research.

Then there’s the more devious kind of news stories circulated by one of the biggest propagators of fake news: the U.S. Government.

In the midst of the government and corporate media’s carefully curated apoplexy over fake news, you won’t hear much about the government’s own role in producing, planting and peddling propaganda-driven fake news—often with the help of the corporate news media— because that’s not how the game works.

Why?

Because the powers-that-be don’t want us skeptical of the government’s message or its corporate accomplices in the mainstream media. They don’t want us to be more discerning when it comes to what information we digest online. They just want us to be leery of independent or alternative news sources while trusting them and their corporate colleagues to vet the news for us.

Indeed, in recent years, Facebook and Google have conveniently appointed themselves the arbiters of truth on the internet in order to screen out what is blatantly false, spam or click-baity.

Not only does this establish a dangerous precedent for all-out censorship by corporate entities known for colluding with the government but it’s also a slick sleight-of-hand maneuver that diverts attention from what we should really be talking about: the fact that the government has grown dangerously out-ofcontrol, all the while the so-called mainstream news media, which is supposed to act as a bulwark against government propaganda, has instead become the mouthpiece of the world’s largest cor-

poration, the U.S. Government.

As Veteran Journalist Carl Bernstein, who along with Bob Woodward blew the lid off the Watergate Scandal, reported in his expansive 1977 Rolling Stone piece, “The CIA And The Media:”

“More than 400 American journalists … in the past twenty-five years have secretly carried out assignments for the Central Intelligence Agency... There was cooperation, accommodation and overlap. Journalists provided a full range of clandestine services... Reporters shared their notebooks with the CIA. Editors shared their staff. Some of the journalists were Pulitzer Prize Winners, distinguished reporters... In many instances, CIA documents show, journalists were engaged to perform tasks for the CIA with the consent of the management of America’s leading news organizations.”

Bernstein is referring to Operation Mockingbird, a CIA Campaign started in the 1950’s to plant intelligence reports among reporters at more than 25 major newspapers and wire agencies, who would then regurgitate them for a public oblivious to the fact that they were being fed government propaganda.

In some instances, as Bernstein shows, members of the media also served as extensions of the surveillance state, with reporters actually carrying out assignments for the CIA.

In fact, in August 1964, the nation’s leading newspapers—including The Washington Post and New York Times— echoed Lyndon Johnson’s claim that North Vietnam had launched a second round of attacks against American Destroyers in the Gulf of Tonkin. No such attacks had taken place and yet the damage was done. As Jeff Cohen and Norman Solomon report for Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting, “By reporting official claims as absolute truths, American journalism opened the floodgates for the bloody Vietnam War.”

Fast forward to the early Post-9/11 years when, despite a lack of any credible data supporting the existence of weapons of mass destruction, the mainstream media jumped on the bandwagon to sound the war drums against Iraq. As Los Angeles Times Columnist Robin Abcarian put it, “our government … used its

Each kicked off with Keynote Speakers who shared their life story. The groups all in round one discussed the obstacles the ladies thought were in their way of achieving their dreams. The second was how can we all unite in helping to build selfconfidence. The final few minutes we all held an open discussion.

I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with these young ladies. All in all, they knew what they wanted to do after school. They asked me when I was their age, if I had a plan to be a mayor. I get asked that quite often in these settings. So I told them no, but what I did before being a Mayor and then I decided to commit myself to Public

Service. After the discussion I had a chance to make sure they met a mentor for their career goals. One wanted to go into the FBI. Another wanted to go into hairdressing. Another young lady wanted to go to college for technology. Others

Sadly, just like all other teenagers they are struggling with social issues. Having tion was very eye opening. Many spoke about social media and pressures of bullying among themselves as girls. Principal Howard was right on point with this event. The mentors all agreed we need more of these types of interactions. Not only to help prevent isolation but to really help bring exposure to various careers and how to attain them.

Our schools are always looking for volunteers and mentors. I encourage our readers to think about helping our young students. It is rewarding and certainly makes a huge impact on our children. We have many schools but our two main campuses are Hallandale High School and Gulfstream Academy K-8.

to administration insiders or susceptible to the drumbeat of the government’s coordinated rhetoric.”

If it was happening then, you can bet it’s still happening today, only it’s been reclassified, renamed and hidden behind layers of government secrecy, obfuscation and spin. In its article, “How the American Government is trying to control what you think,” The Washington Post points out “Government agencies historically have made a habit of crossing the blurry line between informing the public and propagandizing.”

Thus, whether you’re talking about the Cold War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, the government’s invasion of Iraq based upon absolute fabrications, the RussoUkrainian War or the government’s ongoing war on terror, privacy and whistleblowers, it’s being driven by propaganda churned out by one corporate machine (the corporate-controlled government) and fed to the American people by way of yet another corporate machine (the corporate-controlled media).

“For the first time in human history, there is a concerted strategy to manipulate global perception and the mass media are operating as its compliant assistants, failing both to resist it and to expose it,” writes Investigative Journalist Nick Davies. “The sheer ease with which this machinery has been able to do its work reflects a creeping structural weakness which now afflicts the production of our news.”

But wait. If the mass media—aka the mainstream media or the corporate or estab-

lishment media—is merely repeating what minds within the government responsible for this propaganda?

Davies explains:

The Pentagon has now designated “information operations” as its fifth “core competency” alongside land, sea, air and special forces. Since October 2006, every brigade, division and corps in the U.S. Military has had its own “psyop” element producing output for local media. This military activity is linked to the State Department’s Campaign of “public diplomacy” which includes funding radio stations and news websites.

This use of propaganda disguised as journalism is what Journalist John Pilger refers to as “invisible government… the true ruling power of our country.”

We no longer have a Fourth Estate.

Not when the “news” we receive is routinely manufactured, manipulated and made-to-order by government agents.

Not when six corporations control 90% of the media in America.

And not, as I make clear in my book Battlefield America: The War on the American People and in its fictional counterpart The Erik Blair Diaries, when media outlets have become propagandists for the false reality created by the American Government.

Editor’s Note: John Whitehead is an Attorney and Author who has written, debated and practiced widely in the area of Constitutional Law, Human Rights and Popular Culture. John Whitehead’s Commentary are his views and he is open for discussion, he can be contacted at: johnw@rutherford.org. Information about The Rutherford Institute is available at: www.rutherford.org

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agencies historically have made a habit of crossing the blurry line between informing the public and propagandizing.”

(L) State Representative Marie Woodson (R) At the 2nd Annual Exceptional Women Award Luncheon, State Rep. Woodson hosted and honored 10 incredible women at the Hallandale Beach Cultural Community Center

Titan Restoration Inc.

Is A Company That Cares

By Erika Cartwright

The only thing in life that is certain, is that anything can happen at any time. Such tragedies as; fire, hurricanes, and floods are real and do happen, bringing with them water damage and the potential for harmful mold and bacterial growth. Water damage can occur for several reasons, some you may not notice right away, such as sewer issues, a leaking roof, and clogged or leaking pipes, just to name a few.

During these times you need licensed professionals with a plan of action that can ease the stress and take the headache of dealing with the insurance company off your hands. Allowing you to focus on what is important to you in your time of need.

Titan Restoration Inc., formerly known as 1st Priority, is a trusted, licensed Cleaning, Water Damage Restoration, and Mold Remediation Company proudly serving all of southern Florida. The main office is in Broward County. Technicians are throughout; Collier, Lee, Martin, MiamiDade, Monroe, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie Counties, allowing them to arrive at the site within 45 minutes in times of emergency. With emergency calling 24/7, you are never more than a phone call away from friendly, efficient, caring, knowledgeable professionals.

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Potatoscopes: What Your Astrological Sign Says About Your Taste In Spuds

(BPT) - Potatoes are America’s favorite vegetable, and it’s easy to see why. They’re delicious, nutritious and affordable. But with so many options, deciding how to eat them can be tough. So why don’t you let your astrological sign guide you to the spuds you’ll love the most?

Spring signs

Fire sign Aries loves spicy Cajun fries. Aries also rules energy levels, which means they know complex carbs like potatoes are our brain’s primary fuel and a key source of energy for our muscles.

Dependable Taurus craves the comfort of potatoes au gratin and splurges on the finest Gruyère cheese. As an earth sign, they know that potatoes are good for the planet, producing the most food with the least amount of water of any major crop.

Social butterfly Gemini has a killer potato salad recipe they love to share at parties. Naturally curious, Gemini appreciates the fun fact that potatoes have 3 grams of plant-based protein, more than any other commonly eaten vegetables except for dried beans.

Summer signs

Traditional, nostalgic Cancer is all about mashed potatoes, which bring back happy memories of family meals. Cancer also rules the stomach, so they love that the resistant starch in potatoes is beneficial for gut bacteria.

Leo prefers the dramatic shape of the Hasselback potato, which brings flare to any plate. As the ruler of the heart, Leo also knows that skin-on potatoes rank highest in potassium among the 20 topselling fruits and vegetables, which research suggests may reduce the risk of stroke and help maintain lower blood pressure.

Practical Virgo uses their own no-fail technique to roast enough potatoes for dinner plus more left over for bowls and burritos later in the week. Virgo also knows potatoes count toward the 2-3

servings of vegetables they meticulously eat daily.

Autumn signs

Symmetry-loving Libra appreciates the two matching halves of a baked potato sliced down the middle, but the number of potential topping choices can leave them feeling a bit indecisive! The Libra scales can also measure that a medium (5.3 ounce) skin-on potato provides nearly one-third of our daily Vitamin C.

Scorpio has the patience to make the viral sensation 15-hour potato, which, like them, is crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. Made of tough stuff, Scorpio also likes that a medium, skin-on potato has 7% of their daily fiber.

Avid traveler Sagittarius is fond of Niçoise salad, with every bite of potatoes and Tuna transporting them to the south of France. Since they’re always on the go, Sagittarius knows studies indicate potatoes may stave off hunger better than other sides like pasta, rice and bread.

Winter signs

Ambitious Capricorn needs delicious, nutritious fuel to start their busy day, which is why they love hashbrowns. Ever budget-conscious, Capricorn also likes that potatoes deliver more nutrients per penny than most other vegetables.

Nonconformist Aquarius isn’t content

with a standard potato dish, instead preferring gnocchi paired with a bold sauce. They also like sharing the surprising fact that a medium skin-on potato has as much iron as a large egg or serving of roasted skin-on chicken (3 oz.).

Water sign Pisces loves the soothing warmth of potato soup, which they never make the same way twice, but always make enough to share with friends. Open to swimming in new directions, Pisces appreciates that potatoes are featured in some of the most healthy and popular diets, including Mediterranean, DASH and Flexitarian. So what does your astrological sign says about your taste in spuds?

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