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How SARS-CoV-2 Tampers With Cell’s Hardware To Outsmart The Immune System Severe symptoms of COVID19, leading often to death, are thought to result from the patient’s own acute immune response rather than from damage inflicted directly by the virus. Intensive research efforts are therefore seeking to determine how the SARS-CoV-2 virus manages to mount an effective invasion while throwing the immune system off course. A new study, published in Nature, reveals a multipronged strategy that the virus employs to ensure its quick and efficient replication, while avoiding detection by the immune system. The study, conducted jointly by the research groups of Dr. Noam SternGinossar at the Weizmann Institute of Science and Dr. Nir Paran and Dr. Tomer Israely of the Israel Institute for Biological, Chemical and Environmental Sciences, focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms at work during infection by SARS-CoV-2 at the cellular level. During an infection, our cells are normally able to recognize that they’re being invaded and quickly dispatch signaling molecules, which alert the immune system of the attack. With SARS-CoV-2, it was apparent early on that something was not working quite right – not only is Coronavirus, 6A
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rience fun, food and music in a safe, outdoor environment. The weekend kicks off with an exclusive dinner hosted by Asian-Fusion King and Food Network Star, Jet Tila alongside Etaru Head Chef, Davide D’Agostino. The event will take place Friday, May 21st, 2021 from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at Etaru Hallandale. Tila will sizzle, slice and sear Asian-inspired ingredients to create renditions of fan-favorite Thai dishes. He brings innovation and artistry into the traditional Thai food fold to create a signature style that is at heart, his own. The event will take place outdoors and will fol-
The Art and Culture Center/ Hollywood is thrilled to have been selected by the Community Foundation of Broward to receive an Art of Community grant for its multidisciplinary project “Open Dialogues: Promoting Social Justice Through the Arts.” Open Dialogues will utilize a variety of artistic and creative media in three unique programming components that are designed to foster constructive dialogue about social justice for Broward’s Black and LGBTQ communities. This project will present in 2021-22 two short documentary films created in-house by the Center and a curated gallery exhibition that address inclusion, acceptance and equity in our community. These films and the exhibition will build collaborative networks among artists, writers, community members, nonprofits, businesses, academics, government agencies to illustrate how the arts play a vital role in inspiring conversations around race and gender. “The Center is grateful to the Community Foundation of Broward for creating this incredible opportunity for us to expand our programming in such a powerful and meaningful way,” said Joy Satterlee, the Center’s
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Hallandale Beach Event Series Will Create an Amazing Food & Art Weekend for Foodies of all Ages! The Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (HBCRA), in partnership with the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented Capital One (SOBEWFF®), will host their second annual event series Friday, May 21st, 2021 - Sunday, May 23rd, 2021. The weekend will consist of three signature events showcasing local eateries, wine and spirit samples, music, art, fun for kids, healthy living, fitness, celebrity guests &
more! The SOBEWFF® Hallandale Beach Event Series is a part of the HBCRA`s strategic plan to promote economic development by branding the City of Hallandale Beach as a destination for food, arts and entertainment, while also attracting international exposure to our local participating restaurants. The HBCRA is excited to provide this weekend series as the “Grand Re-Opening” of the City by welcoming the community to expe-
New Trial for Patients with Advanced and Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Available Now Are you, or someone you know, being treated for Advanced or Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer with chemotherapy alone? If so, you may want to contact Dr. Robert Donoway at AtlasOncology in Hollywood/ Aventura, Florida, regarding a new trial combining multimodality therapy in combination with
Pancreatic Nanoknife Ablation and with chemo-immunoradiotherapy. With over 35 years experience performing pancreatic surgery here in Tri-county South Florida, Dr. Donoway saw
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what others as well recognize, that often because of late diagnosis, up to 85% of the patients undergoing pancreatic surgery for potential cure, already had metastatic disease that limited
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R.B. Donoway, MD, FACS, FSSO the benefit they might get from the Whipple surgery. Today, recent evidence shows that when even advanced disease is treated aggressively in a multimodality integrated approach,
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South Beach From Page 1A low the Festival’s COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols. The cost to attend is $200 per person (excluding taxes and fees) Ticket price includes all food and drinks. To purchase tickets, visit: www.sobewff.org/ etaru. This event is open to adults ages 21 and older. The fun will continue with Goya Foods’ Fun and Fit as a Family featuring Kidz Kitchen. This event, will give children the opportunity to interact with chefs and culinary personalities for two exciting days of food, fitness and learning! This familyfriendly event allows parents and kids to learn the basics of a healthy lifestyle directly from their favorite Food Network and Cooking Channel personalities and beloved South Florida chefs. Goya Foods’ Fun and Fit as a Family, is the first event to take place at Peter Bluesten Park, since the start of the COVID19 Pandemic. The event will be held outdoors on Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 and Sunday, May 23rd, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and will follow the Festival’s COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols. The cost to attend Goya Foods’ Fun and Fit as a Family is, $15 per person (excluding taxes and fees), the ticket price also includes all food and drinks. All ages are welcome to attend. To purchase tickets, visit: www.sobewff.org/fff. The weekend will also feature Hallandale Beach Food & Groove: A Wine, Food and Art Experience taking place at Pegasus Park, located at the Village at Gulfstream Park, Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 from 5:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. This mustattend event is for all foodies, ages 21 and older, it is set out to be South Florida’s event of the year! Grab a pal and watch the sunset while enjoying refreshing libations from the Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits portfolio, sumptuous bites, live music and entertainment. The HBCRA invites you to visit an enchanting evening of culinary magic hosted by 101.5 Lite FM’s Those 2 Girls in the Morning, Julie Guy & Tamara G., at Pegasus Park at the Village at Gulfstream Park, during this celebration of artistic creativity! The event will be held outdoors and follow the Festival’s COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols. Featured Food & Groove Restaurants and Chefs: Moises Bakery, Crudos, Latin Fusion, Il Mercato, KAO Sushi & Grill, Ceviche Avenue, Icebox Café, D’s
Delights, Marash Turkish Cuisine, Nana’s Food for You, Chef Holmes Smokin Bones, La Estancia Argentina, Boost E&V Juice Bar, Urban Thai & Sushi, Dunns River Island Café, Dr. Limon, El Tayta, Wapo Taco, See Thai, Le Bon Jan Haitian Restaurant, El Tamarindo Coal Fired Pizza & Bar, Padrino’s Cuban
Restaurant, Belly Fish, Ten Palms and Pastry is Art. The cost to attend the Hallandale Beach Food & Groove: A Wine, Food and Art Experience is $50 per person (excluding taxes and fees), ticket price also includes all food and drinks. This
event is open to adults ages 21 and older. To purchase tickets, visit: www.sobewff .org/groove. All net proceeds from the Festival benefit the students at the Florida International University Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. These students assist SOBEWFF® organizers in all aspects of the event, including planning, logistics and overall execution. “We are
excited to welcome all local and visiting foodies to a weekend of safe and socially – distanced experiences for the entire family! The COVID-19 Pandemic has heavily impacted the City of Hallandale Beach and the entire world. As we return to the “new normal,” we are excited to provide this weekend series as an opportunity to showcase our local businesses and say “Welcome Back” to our residents and visitors,” said Dr. Jeremy Earle, City Manager and CRA Executive Director. *SOBEWFF® has consulted with the FIU Healthcare Committee on COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols that follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), State of Florida Department of Health, MiamiDade County and the City of Miami Beach. According to the SOBEWFF® COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols, all attendees must comply with designated protocols before and during the event, including but not limited to face mask requirements. In addition, all attendees must complete the required SymCheck™ Screening & Health questionnaire, no more than 24 hours prior to arriving at a SOBEWFF® event. All attendees will be required to attest to either a negative COVID test no more than 72 hours prior to the event(s) they are attending or have a completed vaccination series. SOBEWFF® reserves the right to refuse entry or remove an individual from an event, if any of these protocols as such, are breached. For additional details, visit: www.cohbcra.org/groove. Or visit: www.sobewff.org. The HBCRA can also be contacted at: (954) 457-2228.
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New Trial From Page 1A motherapy alone, as mono-modality therapy. Dr. Donoway has been a pioneer in the use of Pancreatic NanoKnife, especially for complex and advanced cases and during the past decade, remains the only surgical oncologist performing the procedure in South Florida. International Patients from around the globe have traveled to receive this groundbreaking treatment; which is FDA approved. Dr. Donoway has also treated other advanced cancers, such as liver, breast and sarcomas using Nanoknife surgery. The average procedure lasts approximately 1-2 hours and has a brief recovery which means the patient can start chemotherapy and radiation that much sooner. Dr. Donoway feels that “we are long overdue to revise our approach to treating pancreatic cancer, which has remained unchanged in essentially over 80 years and has just broken the 9-10% five year survival barrier. Only through thinking outside the box, will we accomplish the positive. Otherwise, all we’re doing is confirming Einstein’s definition of Insanity.” Dr. Donoway is participating in several clinical studies identifying the best chemotherapy and immunotherapies to be used along with Nanoknife, Dr. Donoway states, “The results so far, have been very encouraging and we have begun using it for other select cancers. Among his longest survivors, are now patients with over eight years and without evidence of cancer recurrence. In the past, without Nanoknife, they would have been likely to have only lived a year or so, this technique opens a whole new avenue for treating those eligible patients in a more targeted fashion.” Dr. Donoway will be presenting the longterm results of this pancreatic treatment paradigm, later this fall at an international cancer society in Europe. For more information about Dr. Donoway and the Pancreatic-IRE/NanoKnife Program and clinical trials, call: (954) 986-6366 or (305) 682-1995. Visit: www.AtlasOncology.com R.B. Donoway, MD, FACS, FSSO Senior Attending Surgical Oncologist; Pancreas, Hepato-Biliary Section Medical Director: • ATLAS ONCOLOGY • The Institute for Pancreas, • Liver and Advanced Cancer Ablation • Institute for Cancer Prevention • Former Medical Director: • Memorial Cancer Center • Former Chief of Surgery • Memorial Regional Hospital • Former Chairman Cancer Committee • Memorial Healthcare System • Aventura Comprehensive Cancer • Aventura Comprehensive Cancer Program • Former Chairman Nutrition Committee • Memorial Regional Hospital • Former Cancer Liaison Physician Am Coll Surg • Aventura Cancer Program • Memorial Cancer Program • Former Regional President Am • CancerSoc-Florida/Broward • Former Chairman Medical Evaluation and • Advisory Comm Florida Div • American Cancer Society • Former Chairman Grants Review Florida Div • American Cancer Society • Founding Medical Advisory BD Committee • Gildas Club Foundation South Florida The Donoway Center for Cancer Treatment and Prevention 4000 Hollywood Blvd Presidential Circle Suite N 160 Hollywood Fl 33021 954-986-6366- Hollywood Ofc 305-682-4993-Aventura Ofc 954-986-4355-FAX 305-682-1995-ATLASONCOLOGY www.ATLASOncology.com
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Open Dialogues From Page 1A Executive Director. “This project builds upon the Center’s existing Open Dialogues program model, which was launched in 2019 with a Broward Pride grant from the Foundation and resulted in our award-winning documentary film, Open Dialogues: Stories From the LGBTQ Community.” The first component of this Art of Community grant will greatly expand public outreach for the 20-minute LGBTQ-themed film. Directed by Freddy Rodriguez and produced by the Center, Open Dialogues: Stories From the LGBTQ Community captures in often emotionally revealing ways, the diverse coming-out narratives of seven Broward residents who took part in oncamera interviews. It was presented in 2020 as part of a gallery exhibition in partnership with the Stonewall National Museum and Archives. Through Art of Community, the Center will partner with fellow nonprofits and other organizations to present screenings with moderated panel discussions that engage audiences about the “coming out” journey for LGBTQ individuals in Broward. Open Dialogues was an Official Selection in OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival and 35th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, where it was awarded Best Broward Documentary. In 2021, the Center will produce a second Open Dialogues short documentary film that will be based on Black lives in
Broward. This film will follow a similar production model as the first Open Dialogues film with a focus on what social justice looks and feels like for Broward’s Black residents – historically, currently and in the future. The Center will identify up to eight individuals, including artists, who represent a diverse range of generations, nationalities and work/life experiences in Broward’s Black community. This second Open Dialogues film will also be filmed and directed by Rodriguez and will premiere as part of a contemporary gallery exhibition that represents the third component for this project. For this exhibition, the Center’s Curator Meaghan Kent will partner with Guest Curator Marie Vickles, the Curator-in-Residence at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex and Director of Education at the Perez Art Museum Miami. The curators will create a group exhibition of primarily South Florida artists who will also participate in workshops, panel discussions, and family-friendly art-making activities, at the Center’s monthly Free Arts! Family Days. The exhibition dates are October 16th, 2021 to February 27th, 2022. “As one of seven organizations to receive an Art of Community grant, the Center looks forward to working with our program partners to promote informative conversations around
race and gender in Broward County through the arts,” Satterlee said. Support for the Center’s Art of Community grant was provided by the following Funds at the
Broward helps families, individuals and organizations create personalized charitable Funds that deliver game-changing philanthropic impact. 479 charitable Funds represent more than $200
About the Art and Culture Center/Hollywood The Art and Culture Center/ Hollywood is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported in part by its members, admissions,
To view the Open Dialogues: Stories From the LGBTQ Community Trailer go to https://www.artandculturecenter.org/ open-dialogues-films
Community Foundation of Broward: Helen and Frank Stoykov Charitable Endowment Fund, Ruth H. Brown Fund for the Arts, Dot and Keith Cobb Fund and the Mary and Alex Mackenzie Community Impact Fund. About the Community Foundation of Broward: Founded in 1984, Community Foundation
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million in assets, distributing $131 million in grants over the past 36 years. The Community Foundation provides bold leadership on community solutions and fosters philanthropy that connects people who care with causes that matter. The Foundation empowers visionaries, innovators and doers to create the change they want to see in the community – and to BE BOLD. www.cfbroward.org
private entities, the City of Hollywood, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council; the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. We welcome donations from all members of the community who wish to support our work.
Hallandale Beach Commits to Net-Zero Emissions by 2050
Wants Residents to Determine the Path to Achieving That Goal (TL) AvMed Bike Share program located at North City Beach Park (TR) Complete Street including a designated bike lane on NE 14th Ave (BL) The City’s minibus is going electric in late 2022! This was a demo we had for the model we’re purchasing with our Hepburn Seniors to get their seal of approval (BR) New & free electric vehicle charging stations available at City Hall
Just this week the City of Hallandale Beach doubled down on climate change and joined the Cities Race to Zero. This new commitment pushes the City’s greenhouse gas emission reduction goals forward 5 years to align with many other Florida, national, and global cities in the fight against climate change. The City didn’t join the Race to Zero on a whim; the City has had
ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction goals since 2019 and has been in the process of developing their first Climate Action Plan since June of last year. City leadership is asking its residents, business owners, community and faith-based organizations to get involved in the Climate Action Planning process at www.haveyoursay
hallandale.org before the end of May. This website serves as a 24/7, translatable public forum for residents to share their ideas, comment on other’s ideas, and place pins on a map where they would like pro-environment amenities like solar and bikeshares to be placed. The input the City receives at www.have yoursayhallandale.org will be the basis for what our City-wide
strategy will be for reducing our emissions. “Staff could come up with ideal projects for the Plan, but at the end of the day we want a plan that the community feels invested in because becoming net-zero will be something that takes the effort of each and every one of us” said Alyssa Jones Wood the City’s Sustainability & Resiliency Officer.
Coronavirus
sion and protein synthesis.” When cells are infected by viruses, they start expressing a series of specific antiviral genes – some act as first-line defenders and meet the virus head on in the cell itself, while others are secreted to the cell’s environment, alerting neighboring cells and recruiting the immune system to combat the invader. At this point, both the cell and the virus race to the ribosomes, the cell’s protein synthesis factories, which the virus itself lacks. What ensues is a battle between the two over this precious resource. The new study has elucidated how SARS-CoV-2 gains the upper hand in this fight: In a matter of hours, it is able to quickly take over the cell’s proteinmaking machinery and, at the same time, neutralize the cell’s anti-viral signaling, both internal and external, thus delaying and
muddling the immune response. The researchers showed that the virus is able to hack the cell’s hardware, taking over its proteinsynthesis machinery, by relying on three separate, yet complementary, tactics. The first is to reduce the cell’s capacity for translating genes into proteins, meaning that fewer proteins are synthesized overall. The second tactic the virus uses is to actively degrade the cell’s messenger RNAs (mRNAs) – the molecules that carry instructions for making proteins from the DNA to the ribosomes – while its own mRNA transcripts remain protected. Finally, the study revealed, the virus is also able to prevent the export of mRNAs from the cell’s nucleus, where they are synthesized, to the cell’s main chamber, where they normally serve as the template for protein synthesis. “By employing this three-way
strategy, which appears to be unique to SARS-CoV-2, the virus is able to efficiently execute what we call ‘host shutoff’ – where the virus takes over the cell’s protein-synthesis capacity,” Dr. Stern-Ginossar explains. “In this way, messages from important anti-viral genes, which the cell rushes to produce upon infection, do not make it to the factory floor to be translated into active proteins, resulting in the delayed immune response we are seeing in the clinic.” The good news is that the scientists were also successful in identifying the viral proteins involved in the process of host shutoff by SARS-CoV-2, which could spell new opportunities for developing effective COVID-19 treatments. Study authors also included Yaara Finkel, Avi Gluck, Aharon Nachshon, Dr. Roni Winkler, Tal
From Page 1A the immune response delayed, enabling the virus to quickly replicate, unhindered, but once this response does occur it’s often so severe that instead of fighting the virus it causes damage to its human host. “Most of the research that has addressed this issue so far concentrated on specific viral proteins and characterized their functions. Yet not enough is known today about what is actually going on in the infected cells themselves,” says Dr. SternGinossar, who is in Weizmann’s Department of Molecular Genetics. “So we infected cells with the virus and proceeded to assess how infection affects important biochemical processes in the cell, such as gene expres-
So far residents have shared ideas like requiring solar panels on new developments, improving and adding bicycle lanes throughout the City, and creating a Green Business Certification program. Residents are even being consulted on what the title of the Plan should be! www.haveyoursayhallandale.org will be open for any and all ideas until the end of May when it will transition to asking for comments on the draft Climate Action Plan itself. Residents are also encouraged to attend a virtual public meeting on June 21, 2021 to provide more feedback on the draft Climate Action Plan. The goal is to co-create and adopt this Climate Action Plan by the end of September 2021 and get started on implementation immediately. The City of Hallandale Beach is taking the climate crisis seriously and understands that there is no time to waste. The City of Hallandale Beach is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of the community in a fiscally responsible manner by providing superior services that meet the needs of our community as well as plan for their future needs through continued communication.
Fisher, Batsheva Rozman, Dr. Orel Mizrahi, and Dr. Michal Schwartz, all members of Dr. Stern-Ginossar’s group; Dr. Yoav Lubelsky and Binyamin Zuckerman from Prof. Igor Ulitsky’s group in Weizmann’s Department of Biological Regulation; Dr. Boris Slobodin from Weizmann’s Department of Biomolecular Sciences; and Dr. Yfat Yahalom-Ronen and Dr. Hadas Tamir from the Israel Institute for Biological, Chemical and Environmental Sciences. Dr. Noam Stern-Ginossar’s research is supported by Skirball Chair for New Scientists; the Knell Family Center for Microbiology; the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science 70th Anniversary Lab; the Ben B. and Joyce E. Eisenberg Foundation; the Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Biology Endowment; and Miel de Botton.
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Hallandale Beach Union Contract Update By Hallandale Beach Mayor, Joy Cooper
In my last article, I mentioned our Police Contract but wanted to go more into detail and touch on a recent incident that took place at our last election, in my opinion, it was a petty complaint that adversely effected one of our officers. Since 2018, our City has been negotiating with our Police Union, to settle their contract. Obviously, our Police Department has been going through many issues. The number one issue has been under staffing, a reduction in training and the resigning of our SWAT Team. Frankly, the number one job of our commission, in my opinion, is public safety and over the past
some stability to both police operations and to our City budget. The 2018-2020 contract remained as status quo with a focus on changes to the 20202023 contract. As a note, the City by statute, can only approve three years at a time. The highlights of the changes to benefits include: The retro Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%, 3% COLA for 2021 and 3% COLA for 2022. There will also be a $100 shift differential, changes to sick leave payout and sick leave buy back. The City will discontinue contributions to the Retirement Healthcare Savings (RHS) and will now make 1% contributions
only receive the pension gains from 0% to 6%. In the past, the return was guaranteed at 6%, no matter what the ROI was on the pension fund. Members entering the DROP, will be able to elect to receive a cash contribution to a non-pension tax deferred account for unused vacation days with a cap of 336 hours. There is always a give and take in negotiations, so, members will see an increase to their contribution rate from 9.5% to 11.5%, beginning in 2022 and this will reduce City costs. We also have a commitment, that the Pension Board cannot make any changes nor decisions that increase City or member contributions. They did this in the past,
Commissioner Michele Lazarow. Commissioner Lazarow was a vocal supporter of the defunding and transfer of resources out of the department for social services. The commissioner retained her seat in a very heated and often visceral race between herself and 4 other candidates. I am bringing up the past due to a recent issue of the Sun Sentinel. During the race, verbal attacks came out on both sides. As a note, “Since 2018, our City has been negotiating with our Police Union, to settle their campaigning off duty officers, should have the contract. Obviously, our Police Department has been going through many issues. right to speak their The number one issue has been under staffing, a reduction in training and the peace. Which, even the commissioner agreed. resigning of our SWAT Team. Frankly, the number one job of our commission, in They really unnerved her, my opinion, is public safety and over the past years, the ball was dropped to the point that she filed a complaint over a comwhen it came to this vital service.” Hallandale Beach Mayor, Joy Cooper ment from the President who used to be a good years, the ball was dropped to a voluntary 401K match. The which created a lawsuit between friend. Apparently, in the last when it came to this vital service. other changes will help with the City and the Board. race, she was supported by A tentative agreement was retention and with long-term The approval of a contract is a them and when she won, she reached in March that is moving pension issues. There was an step in the right direction. Our gave him a friendly kiss. He through the process of drafting increase in the CAP to $110,000 Police Officers and IUPA Union joked with her that he “guessed an ordinance for adopting the dollars for both pension Tiers. President, Peter Occasion came he was not going to get a kiss contract and ratification. The We did add a DROP to Tier II out loud and clear this past elec- this time.” Union has already voted yes, employees. Deferred retirement, tion and showed their frustraI bring this up, because in my however, the negotiations took is where employees can go into tions. In a bold move, they sup- opinion, this was retaliatory and so long, that we had to approve retirement but, they can still ported Dmitry Yakobovich, a resi- filed under the guise of “Me Too.” 2 contracts. Once ratified, the work. This move is cost neutral dent and successful President of You cannot have it both ways, 2018-2020 contract and then, as long as the pension makes The Beach Club. They worked kissing someone one day and the 2020-2023 contract will give money, the drop member will very hard to unseat incumbent, then complaining about a joking
comment of kissing, the next day. I am disappointed that the complaint was even moved forward. Many of us, including myself had to deal with negative campaigning. She simply did not like how heated, it became. Ironically, she is part of the group that has introduced this level of negative campaigning to our community, she was even part of a PAC that attacked me, during the campaign, as well. We can only guess, as to who reported this information to the Sun Sentinel, but the person’s identity, is still unknown. Sadly, not only was it in the paper, but it is also in an unblemished record of a dedicated and passionate officer. I went on record at our meeting about how wrong this was to interfere with the life and livelihood of one of our officers over a petty complaint that I am sure to be attacked, by standing up for common sense. As always, I am available anytime for your questions, concerns and ideas to make our City, a better place. I am available by phone/text at: (954) 632-5700. You can e-mail me at: jcooper@cohb.org. Please visit my Facebook at: MayorJoyCooper. Like It! Friend It! Share It!
Mini-FLOW (Florida Licensing on Wheels) for Seniors Ages 55+ The City of Sunny Isles Beach has resumed the Mini-FLOW (Florida Licensing on Wheels) service with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The next service will take place on Friday, May 21 from 9 am – 1 pm at Pelican Community Park, 18115 North Bay Road. The service is only open to seniors ages 55+ and appointments are required. Due to COVID-19, there are several new measures in place to help keep everyone safe. Those wishing to make an appointment must call 305.792.1706; no walk-ups will be permitted. Only seniors ages 55+ may request an appointment. On the day of your
appointment, a temperature check and screening is required for anyone entering Pelican Community Park. Only the individual with the appointment is allowed to enter the facility; no guests will be permitted. Facial coverings are required and social distancing measures will be in place. About Mini-FLOW Take advantage of this convenient method to renew a driver license, obtain a replacement driver license, change a name or address on a driver license, get an identification card, renew a vehicle registration, obtain a disabled parking permit, or purchase a specialty license plate.
Memorial Day Event Saturday, May 29, 2021 Invitation Honoring Gold Star Families, Vets, Active Duty Military All supporters who are grateful for their service & ultimate sacrifices at Haitian American United Methodist Church 220 Southwest 6th Avenue, Hallandale Beachfrom Noon to 3:00 p.m., Have FUN - bring your best pie for Best Baked Apple Pie Contest, Best Patriot Outfit, games, raffles, hotdogs and hamburgers, potluck, Speakers, patriotic music. Local Donations welcome. For more information, call: (954) 854-5644 Or: HallandaleandBeachestPatriots@gmail.com
Florida has new documentation requirements for residents renewing or obtaining a driver’s license or photo ID card. Please visit flhsmv.gov for a complete listing of documents needed and other information related to obtaining a driver’s license or photo ID card. Fees vary based on service, for more information visit flhsmv.gov or call 850.617.2000. To schedule your Mini-FLOW appointment or request information about Mini-FLOW, call 305.792.1706. Are you REAL ID ready? Beginning October 1, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will officially begin
enforcing the REAL ID Act of 2005 at airports. This will require all Americans to present REAL ID-compliant identification to go through security. If you have obtained a driver license or ID card after January 4, 2010 in
Florida, you most likely already have a REAL ID. Check the upper-right corner of your identification card for a star. This means you have a REAL ID. For more information, visit dhs.gov/ real-id.
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the rise of the “flexcation” - mixing vacation time with virtual work and school. In fact, 1 in 3 families surveyed, said they were able to travel because they were working from home, 52% of those who took a flexcation during the Pandemic, found the experience to be refreshing with 67%, saying, that they would do it again.
1 in 3 families surveyed said they were able to travel because they were working from home.
Another benefit of flexcations is experiencing amenities you may not have access to at home. Consider some of Vrbo’s most sought-after amenities and vacation spots when planning your next getaway: • Splash in the sun in Cape Coral, Florida where 92% of vacation rentals have pools. • Cook over an open fire in Sevierville, Tennessee, where barbecue grills are included at 87% of vacation homes. • Cozy up by the fire with a book and some hot chocolate in Steamboat Springs, Colorado where fireplaces are an amenity offered in 87% of vacation rentals.
Flexcation: Pandemic Travel Trends That May Stick Around (Family Features) COVID-19 has challenged families in different ways, many had to cancel or reschedule trips during the Pandemic due to travel restrictions, which meant missing out on quality time with loved ones, the mental health and self-care benefits of going on vacation. Although 61% of families had a trip canceled due to the Pandemic in 2020, travel is still top of mind as 82% of families already have travel plans in mind for 2021, according to the 2021 Vrbo Trend Report. The report, which includes vacation rental
marketplace data as well as survey data from family travelers, it also revealed some travel habits that arose during the Pandemic, that are likely to remain popular, this year. “Let’s face it, the Pandemic makes it tough to predict what travel will look like in 2021,” said Melanie Fish, Vrbo’s travel expert. “That’s why we combined search and demand trends with a first-of-its-kind traveler survey of U.S. families. The combination gives us the most accurate picture possible of the plans that families are making.”
Consider these Pandemic-Era Trends, as you make your vacation plans moving forward: Staying in the Driver’s Seat With travel restrictions and social distancing guidelines in place throughout much of 2020, many families opted to avoid flying and visiting crowded places by instead jumping in the car to hit the open road. This trend is likely to continue in 2021 with 59% of families saying that they are more likely to drive instead of fly on their next trip. A change of scenery can be refreshing and
City of Hollywood Memorial Day Celebration Join the City of Hollywood on Sunday, May 30th for an uplifting celebration to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their service to our country. The Memorial Day Celebration will be held on Sunday, May 30th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Boulevard Heights Community Center Amphitheater. The event will feature a musical performance by the Silver Wings Band on the outdoor amphitheater stage. Complimentary food and refreshments will be provided to the first 150 attendees. The Boulevard Heights Community Center is located at 6770 Garfield Street and ample free parking is available. Please bring a chair or blanket for lawn seating. Single-use plastics are prohibited at this City facility, so
please consider bringing a reusable bottle of water instead. For additional information on the event, call the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Special Events Team at: (954) 921-3404. Operation Paintbrush Free Paint Distribution Sat., May 22nd 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (while supplies last) The Public Works Compound is located at 1600 South Park Road Up to 20 gallons of high quality recycled exterior latex paint is available to single-family homeowners who provide their driver’s license and a current utility bill as proof of residency in the City of Hollywood. The paint colors currently being offered are: Off White, Beige, Terracotta,
Gray and Turquoise. Please Note: This is not a paint drop off site. You must dispose of your old paint at the Broward County Household Hazardous Waste Residential Drop Off facility located at 5601 West Hallandale Beach Boulevard on Saturdays only, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Residents coming to pick up paint are encouraged to wear a mask. For more information, including for the event, call: (954) 967-4526. New World Symphony Video Concert Sat., May 22nd 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Located ArtsPark at Young Circle Please bring a beach chair or blanket for lawn seating. Singleuse plastics are prohibited at the ArtsPark, consider bringing a reusable bottle of water instead.
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motivating after staring at the same four walls in your home, so consider taking a road trip and exploring a new destination, even if it’s just down the road from home. Mixing Work and Play Many people were forced to adapt to working from home or facilitating e-learning for their children due to COVID-19. While turning homes into makeshift offices or classrooms wasn’t an easy task for many families, the schedules and flexibility provided by the remote setup, allowed for
Seeking Wide Open Spaces Many travelers gravitate toward vacationing in peaceful and picturesque destinations, the open sky, fresh air and scenic views may be even more appealing amid the Pandemic. According to the report, 61% of U.S. families said they are more likely to visit an outdoorsy destination over an urban one, 54% are more likely to head to a national park than an amusement park. Find more ideas for planning your next vacation - or flexcation along with the full Trend Report at: www.vrbo.com.
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1st Priority Restoration - Protecting Your Home & Your Health If your home has been damaged by water from a leaking pipe, intruding water from all the current rains or mold damage from moisture over time. How are you going to address these problems in your home? A Restoration Company such as 1st Priority Restoration is usually the first company to call following significant damage to a home from floods, water damage, sewage backup and other major water events. The job of a restoration company is to clean up the mess and to preserve the home, protect the home and its contents so that further damage will not occur. Flood damage can be found in any geographical area, regardless of elevation. The causes of flooding can range from natural disasters, burst pipes, leaking pipes, rain storms or sewer lines that are backing up. Even in a condo, you could have a water leak in your wall, under a toilet or behind a kitchen cabinet creating mold that can cause damage to your property and your health. 1st Priority Restoration can find the source of the leak, fix it, restore your property and work directly with your insurance. Regardless of the cause, restoration professionals are called upon to repair water damage, mold damage and restore flooded properties. The water damage restoration process is highly regulated in order to ensure that properties damaged by flood or sewer events, can be effectively restored to a safe space for a homeowner to remain safe during the cleanup. You need a company such as 1st Priority Restoration who you can trust to do the job correctly. The process is simple, when 1st Priority Restoration arrives, they will thoroughly walk through your home and discuss the areas that need to be cleaned & restored to there original condition. Your insurance company adjuster or claim representative may recommend what and how your home should be cleaned, but in the end it is your decision to make. In the past year, we have all heard the word “Mitigation” more times than we can count, but with water damage, that is exactly what needs to be done. Water damage restoration does not stop at restoring your real estate back to proper functioning. The professionals at 1st Priority will inspect the underlying causes that have caused the water damage in the first place and make sure there won’t be a reoccurrence. They will repair all of the damaged structures and replace the materials to make your property safe for years to come. If your property has been exposed to water damage, you may have to do water mitigation. Strict actions are required in water mitigation, such as: removal of damaged materials such as drywall and flooring. Molds and mildew that have accumulated in areas in your
property will be disinfected and deodorized to restore a healthy environment. Further cleaning and deodorizing should be done to make sure that your real estate is back in tip-top shape. Water damage mitigation should happen immediately after flooding or water buildup. Take action immediately, because letting your property sit in water can cause further damages and expenses. Materials soaking in water collect microbes and spread water-borne diseases. Furniture, wood flooring and walls will crack, sag and collect fungi after prolonged exposure to moisture. If your property is particularly old, it may be time to replace materials such as pipes to prevent a reoccurrence of water damage. If pipes are behind walls it may require more extensive repairs. The water mitigation process will depend on how long your property has been exposed to water. Air humidifiers and drying equipment must be turned on around the clock in areas with severe water damage. Mold spores are especially dangerous to health and thorough cleaning and disinfecting should be done as part of the water damage mitigation. It is advisable to get the temperature, humidity and moisture of your property tested to see if it has been restored to normal standards, 1st Priority professionals can handle the entire process. After 1st Priority Restoration evaluates the work and equipment needed to clean your home, they will provide you with an estimate or contract for their services. Leak Detection: One tiny water leak can create huge problems in a home or business. An undetected water pipe leak will not only dramatically increase your utility bills, but it can also lead to even more expensive water damage and mold. If you’ve had higher than average water bills, constantly have to refill your pool or hear running water, it’s time to call the leak detection specialists at 1st Priority Restoration! Is water pipe leak detection possible if the pipes are behind a wall? Yes, using the newest state-of-the-art detection tools, highly trained technicians are able to locate water pipe leaks that are hidden behind walls. They can even provide water plumbing leak detection within concrete slab foundations. Will insurance cover the cost of plumbing leak detection services? That all depends on your home’s insurance plan. In many situations, when there is a need for water damage restoration, many insurance companies will cover the related costs. 1st Priority Restoration representatives can work directly with your home insurance company to verify the need for the plumbing leak detection service, cause of the problem and the repairs that will be required to remedy the situation.
Mold And Your Home: Mold is found both indoors and outdoors. Mold can enter your home through open doorways, windows, vents, heating and air conditioning systems. Mold in the outside air can also attach itself to clothing, shoes, bags and pets, which can be carried indoors. Mold will grow in places with a lot of moisture, such as around leaks in roofs, windows, pipes or where there has been flooding. Mold grows well on paper products, cardboard, ceiling tiles and wood products. Mold can also grow in dust, paints, wallpaper, insulation, drywall, carpet, fabric and upholstery. With all of the rain and storms we have been having these past months, you can see a pattern of mold growth that will last. From leaks, flooding and driving rain, mold growth is a certainty in South Florida. If you are concerned that you might have a mold or mildew problem, it is best to call the professionals for a complete evaluation of your home. Your health is your most important asset, so just like you go see a doctor for a test, your home needs testing as well. Never Fool Around With Mold & Mildew: When it comes to mold and mildew, we cannot take those potential hazards lightly. A mold problem can cause you to experience dizziness, anxiety, depression and even hallucinations. If you have been experiencing a diminished attention span or problems with your memory, it might be a good idea to have your home inspected for black mold by a mold remediation crew. For people sensitive to mold, inhaling or touching mold spores can cause allergic reactions, including sneezing, runny nose, red eyes and skin rashes. People with serious mold allergies may have more severe reactions, including shortness of breath. At 1st Priority Restoration, this is what they do 365 days a year, nobody knows how to prevent potential dangers like they do. By dialing: 1 (800) 6171112 – you can save financially and your health as well!
leak unnoticed. Mold can grow behind those walls and filter into the air through ducts or pipes. At 1st Priority, they can come in and assess the situation before it gets worse. Did you know that many air conditioner systems/ ducts are susceptible to mold growth? They often trap moisture, creating a breeding ground for spores. Bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms create a lot of excess heat and humidity, especially here in south Florida – whether it is from a shower, stove or even a dryer, all of these areas should be well ventilated. Education is key to anything – when our health is at stake – knowing that mold spores can lay dormant for years after they are produced and could begin growing again at any time, it is extremely important to know. Because of this, regular cleanings and having 1st Priority Restoration to depend on, will certainly make our lives much easier. Ever wonder why you or your children wake up coughing and sneezing on a regular basis? The CDC may have the answer. According to the CDC, in 2004 the Institute of Medicine (IOM) found that there was sufficient evidence to link indoor exposure to mold with upper respiratory tract symptoms, coughing, sneezing and wheezing in otherwise healthy people and in individuals susceptible with compromised immune conditions. Mold or mold spores may cause asthma attacks in people who have asthma and are allergic to mold. Even in some nonallergic individuals, mold can cause symptoms of irritation in the eyes, skin and airways. For example, the “black mold” Stachybotrys, along with some other types of mold, produce toxins known as mycotoxins that can cause irritation of the skin and airways in susceptible individuals. Sometimes, people may develop severe reactions to mold exposure, but cleaning and sanitizing by professionals can help mitigate the health issues. Experience Is Everything: With decades in the business,
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Proud member of the Better Business Bureau. Very Important Information: There are some important ways that we can prevent the spread of mold and what you can do to get rid of it. Keep an eye out for hidden leaks: Wet spots on your ceiling, the baseboards or on the floor are a telltale sign of a leaky pipe or roof. Your home’s pipes are behind drywall, which can leave a small
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Broward County Transit Resumes Collecting Bus Fares June 1 Broward County Transit (BCT) will resume collecting bus fares on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. At that time, passengers will be asked to board through the front door to pay their fares and exit through the rear doors. Passengers are also required to wear face masks and maintain a safe social distance when riding the bus. BCT suspended fares on March 24, 2020, as one of many safety measures put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
BCT will continue its policy to maintain social distancing and increase frequency on bus routes when needed. Additional enhanced safety measures include disinfecting buses nightly with extra cleaning during the day, equipping buses with ionizing air purifiers that clean the air, and installing bus operator cabin partitions throughout the entire fleet. “Safety is our top priority, and we continue to work tirelessly to protect or customers and bus
operators. We thank passengers for their patience and for doing their part to keep everyone safe,” said Transportation Director Chris Walton. BCT urges customers to take advantage of the contactless mobile ticketing app, which will be available on May 24, 2021. Mobile tickets are a safe, easy and convenient way to purchase bus fare. Customers can download the Broward County Transit Mobile Ticketing app to their smartphone from Google Play or
the Apple App Store, buy their ticket and scan it when boarding. Also, beginning May 24, paper bus passes can be purchased online at Broward.org/ BCT or in-person at BCT terminals, County libraries and participating businesses. Customer service representatives are available to answer questions and assist riders with ticket purchases and downloading the mobile ticketing app. For more information, call the Customer Service Center at 954-
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