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Find The Next Big Thing
I Found Myself During Lockdowns My Journey, My Testimony
The Alternative Products Expo Is Coming In March
By Tracy Renee Lee
“The year 2020, although difficult for the world, was a Godsend to me. Due to shelter in place mandates, I was afforded the time to redirect myself through personal evaluation”
The alternative industry is one of the fastest growing and most exciting industries in the world The largest trade show event for alternative products is coming to Ft. Lauderdale March 11 13! Discover the products and services revolutionizing traditional markets, at ALTPRO EXPO Ft. Lauderdale. Many industry buyers discover products by seeing them in other stores or browsing through distributor catalogs, but who discovers the products in these catalogs in the first place? Innovative buyers will tell you that the best place to find disruptive and unique products with the potential to become the next big thing is at trade shows. Brands like Redbull, Juul, and 5 Hour Energy were all discovered at these types of events before they went mainstream. The problem then lies in finding the right show to attend. Most trade shows tend to be industry-specific events, and so they only showcase specific types of products. This has made it difficult for buyers to choose which events to attend, never being able to find an event that manages to encompass multiple industries and types of products under one roof, that is, until now. Alternative Products Expo has emerged as an upgrade of the nation’s largest CBD and Hemp Alternative, Page 6A
include Moises Bakery, Screaming Carrots, Dr. Limon Hallandale, CAO Bakery & Café, Nana’s Food for You, Il Mercato Café Restaurant, Dunn’s River Island Café, Ceviche Avenue, Chef Irie, See Thai & Japanese Cuisine, Nana’s SapiBon Haitian Restaurant, D’s Delights, El Tamarindo Coal Fired Pizza, Chapultepec Mexican Restaurant, The Krazy Vegan, La Estancia Argentina, Matteo’s Trattoria, Don Lolo’s, Wapo Tacos, El Tayta, Urban Thai & Sushi, Mable’s Island Kitchen, and Chef Nick DiGiovanni.
For me, studying the sciences created a weakness in my testimony. It has taken me a very long time to come to terms with this, but through it, although confused, I was determined to find the truth in my soul. Once I began the study of science, the spiritual companionship that I had always relied upon was weakened. In other words, the function of living became the study of biological functioning. If biological functions end, so too does life. With the cessation of life, a different biological function takes over and the body begins decomposing. Through my scientific studies, there was no study nor premise of spiritual matter sustaining, or being involved, with life. Working with death confused me because the body is so different once it dies. The warmth and beauty which accompanied the person while living are instantly gone. As a student of science, I equated warmth and beauty with oxygenated blood pumping through one’s veins. Upon cessation of these actions, the body instantly loses its appealing color, immediately changes odor, steadily loses
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Scholarship for Government Studies. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must be a 2022 graduating senior in a Broward County high school, and a permanent resident of Broward County. They also must be pur-
suing a major in public administration, political science, or a government related field at any accredited college, university or trade school in the United States and have a minimum cumulative
Gulfstream Park Village To Host Hallandale Beach Food & Groove: A Wine, Food And Art Experience On February 26 Calling all foodies! Gulfstream Park Village, South Florida’s premier entertainment, dining, and restaurant destination, will be hosting the Hallandale Beach Food & Groove: A Wine, Food and Art Experience on Saturday, February 26, from 7–11 p.m. The event is part of the 21st annual Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One by SOBEWFF®. The Village is a safe, open-air environment, and the experience will have plenty of dining options to ensure that every palate leaves satisfied. Guests are invited to come
dressed in their chicest all-white ensembles and celebrate in style at the iconic Pegasus Park at Gulfstream Park Village. The evening will be hosted by MasterChef finalist and TikTok star Nick DiGiovanni. Guests can enjoy delicious food, drinks, live music and entertainment while sipping on a refreshing cocktail from Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits portfolio. The event will feature a variety of international cuisines. Gulfstream Park Village’s participating restaurants include Yard House, Ten Palms and Belly Fish. Other participating restaurants
Making College A Reality: Broward, Hallandale Beach & Aventura Have Scholarships Available If you or someone you know is graduating high school, you may qualify for scholarship monies If you know a student who could use some extra funds for collage or may be looking towards a career in municipal government than here are a few possible opportunities for them to apply for from the Broward League of Cities, The Rotary Club of Hallandale Beach Aventura and Broward. The Broward League of Cities is a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and resolving issues facing Broward County’s 31 cities and municipalities at the local, county and state level. The
organization’s dedicated committees conduct research and suggest policies for current topics affecting residents, including education, housing, economic concerns and municipal services. The League is pleased to announce the 2022 Scholarship Program to promote and provide financial assistance to those pursuing areas of study that benefit municipal government professionalism. Originally chartered in 1957, members work together to promote awareness of municipal services, concerns, and accomplishments. Supporting the educational endeavors of students who plan to seek a career in municipal government
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is aligned with the League’s belief that by working together on common goals, municipalities can be more successful in resolving the issues affecting the welfare of Broward County residents at the local, state and federal levels, particularly in challenging times. The Broward County League of Cities and its contributing Associate Members will sponsor four (4) individual $1,000 scholarships for expenses associated with academic endeavors at a college, university or technical institution for students pursuing studies with a career focus in a government related field. The name of the scholarship is the Broward County League of Cities
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