Sun Times Issue 01 26 23

“Broadway With Heart”

Song, Dance & Pizazz With Michael Kessler & Melinda Jackson

Beloved husband and wife, song and dance team Michael Kessler&MelindaJacksonreturn to the beautiful Aventura Arts & Cultural Center with Broadway with Heart, a funny, optimistic and touching love story. It is the story of a veteran showbiz couple who travel back in time to relive their favorite moments from every Broadway show they have seen or done, while revealing personal, backstage stories of their work and experiences

from New York and Las Vegas, sing and dance their way through a history of classic musical numbers from hit Broadway shows like West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Hair and many more, while revealing personal, backstage stories of their work and experiences with some of the giants of musical theatre like famed Directors, Bob Fosse, Jerome Robbins, Joe Layton and Actor,Writer,LyricistJimRado.

Native New Yorkers, Jackson andKessler,affectionatelyknown as M&M, share more than 30 years of producing, directing, writing, composing, choreo

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In addition to decades of international tours of their original shows, the couple have performed in Tommy Tune’s Broadway show, Grand Hotel, choreographed the Winter Olympics, the U.S. Pro Gymnastics tour and directed and choreographed the 30th Anniversary tour of the Hit Rock MusicalHairandmanymore.

Their career is a show business fairy tale that began in a professional ballet class in New York City. Melinda remembers, “Michael showed up in ballet class in boxing trunks, wristbands and basketball socks, walking on his hands with a bevy of females around him. At first, I wouldn’t give him the time of day. But it quickly became clear

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The Surf Debuts As Hollywood Beach’s Newest Boutique Hotel

The Surf, located at 2307 North Surf Road on Hollywood Beach’s Broadwalk, has officially debuted as the area’s newest beachfront boutique hotel. What was once the Surf Terrace Apartments has been gutted, renovated, and repurposed as a luxury hotel catering to longer termstays.

The owner of the property, Joseph Partipilo, had been vacationing to Hollywood Beach since he was a youngster in the 1970’s and had a vision to restore this property to the retro chic design-style he remembered

as a child. “As a child, I remember the awe I had when I first saw the white sand beaches and aqua blue ocean. All the hotels in the area, while less than we have now, had this great architecture and vibe about them. When I decided to buy The Surf, I made very conscious decisions to maintain that design aesthetic and keep the retroness and beach feel both inside andout,”Partipilocommented.

Luxury amenities abound at The Surf. From the Omaha mattresses, Brooklinen sheets and Waterworks fixtures, The Surf focused on providing the same creature comforts you’d find at home and then some. Trustus,ifyoustayatTheSurf,it will be the best night’s sleep

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Damar Hamlin Matters to You

Is Sudden Death Occurring More Commonly

By Jane M. Orient, M.D.

Millions of people saw Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapse on the football field on January 2. He was tackled, fell down, and at first stood up. Even to aficionados of the game, this looked no different from what usually happens throughout the game. But then his heart stopped,andhecollapsed.

There is an outpouring of sympathyforthisyoungmanand his family, suddenly struck by a terrible tragedy. And also a flood of social media posts from both sides of the political narrative: it must have been the COVID shot, orthe“safeandeffective”COVID shothadnothingtodowithit.

People are learning from wellpolished presentations about commotio cordis, an extremely rare event. A sudden impact to the chest throws the heart into a fatal rhythm disturbance. Classically, it occurs in young boys not wearing protective gear who get hit in the chest with a baseball or similar projectile traveling around 40 mph—not in older, well-protected football players. Still, Hamlin did get hit in thechest.

By now, people have noticed that a lot of athletes have been collapsing on the field, and a high percentage of them die. Many are not even engaged in contact sports. Sudden death when engaged in strenuous activity that triggers a surge of adrenalin is not new. Certain congenital heart conditions, such as hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, predispose to it, and aspiring athletes should be carefully screened for this. There are also several possibilities for which screening is not ordinarily

done.

Is sudden death occurring more commonly, or is it just gettingmoreattention?

One may also ask whether it is more common in persons who have had COVID shots. This is extremely hard to answer when almost all have gotten the shot because they are not allowed to play if they haven’t. Strenuous exertion in persons who get the shot or the placebo was not part oftheclinicaltrials.

Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart) has been recognized as an adverse side effect. It is said to be “rare and mild.” We do not know how many asymptomatic cases might be causing scarring in the heart that might predispose to rhythm problems—wedon’tscreenforit.

While people are genuinely sympathetic to Hamlin, they are also probably asking: what about

me, or my husband, son, or brother? Or the NFL might be wondering what about the future of football? Or of the organizations that have mandated the shots? Are they protected from liability, as the manufacturers are? Under federal law, the shots are supposed to be voluntary, with informed consent about possibleadverseeffects.

And what should we do now? Hamlin’s family deserves a diagnosis. Everybody wishes him full recovery, but if he tragically dies, he should have a forensic autopsy, looking for inflammation in the heart muscle and preserving tissue for tests such as immunohistologic staining that mightbecomeavailablelater.

What about the other players? There should be automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) immediately available on the field. If we were

serious about avoiding future tragedies in case the COVID shots just might play a role, one might consider the following:

• Suspend further injections until damage from the shots can be ruled out (some countries such as Denmark do not recommend compulsory shots in young men).

• Sideline players for two weeks if they do get an injection.

• Perform cardiac MRIs looking for scars in all players.

• Demand a study that screens a large population of vaccine recipients with cardiac enzymes (troponins), ultrasound, and MRI to check for inflammation.

Which, after all, is more important: the hearts of our people, or the profits of the vaccine

purveyors? Instead of guessing, or siding with one narrative or the other, let’s get an answer to the question with objective study, using our most sophisticateddiagnostictools.

About: Jane M. Orient, M.D. obtained her undergraduate degrees in chemistry and mathematics from the University of Arizona in Tucson, and her M.D. from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1974. She completed an internal medicine residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital and University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals and then became an Instructor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine and a staff physician at the Tucson Veterans Administration Hospital. She has been in solo private practice since 1981 and has served as Executive Director of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) since 1989. She is currently president of Doctors for Disaster Preparedness. She is the editor of AAPS News, the Doctors for Disaster Preparedness Newsletter, and Civil Defense Perspectives, and is the managing editor of the Journal of American PhysiciansandSurgeons.

Editors Note: Damar Hamlin was released from the hospital and returned to Bills facility, his return to the team facility is certainly a good sign but his future is still unknown. Due to what happened to Damar on January 2 people around the country people are signing up for CPR and AED training to learn how they can respond in an emergency.

More Of The Same? What To Expect From The Government

By John & Nisha Whitehead

For those wondering what to expect from the government in 2023, it looks like we’re going to be in for more of the same in terms of the government’s brand of madness, mayhem, corruption andbrutality.

Digital prisons. Unceasingly, thegovernmentanditscorporate partners are pushing for a national digital ID system. Eventually, a digital ID will be required to gain access to all aspects of life: government, work, travel, healthcare, financial services,shopping,etc.

Precrime. Under the pretext of helping overwhelmed government agencies work more efficiently, AI predictive and surveillance technologies are being used to classify, segregate and flag the populace with little concern for privacy rights or due process. All of this sorting, sifting and calculating is being done swiftly, secretly and incessantly with the help of AI technology and a surveillance state that monitors your every move. AI predictive tools are being deployed in almost every area of life.

Mandatory quarantines. Building on precedents established during the COVID-19 Pandemic, government agents may be empowered to indefinitelydetainanyonetheysuspect of posing a medical risk to others without providing an explanation, subject them to medical tests without their consent, carry out such detentions and quarantines without any kind of due process orjudicialreview.

Mental health assessments by non-medical personnel. As a result of a nationwide push to train a broad spectrum of socalled gatekeepers in mental health first-aid training, more Americans are going to run the risk of being reported by nonmedical personnel and detained forhavingmentalhealthissues.

Tracking chips for citizens. Momentum is building for corporations and the government alike to be able to track the populace, whether through the use of RFID Chips embedded in a national ID Card, microscopic chips embedded in one’s skin or tagsinretailproducts.

Military involvement domestically. The future, according to a Pentagon training video, will be militaristic, dystopian and far from friendly to freedom. Indeed, all signs point to the battlefield of the future being the American homefront. Anticipating this, the government plans to have the military work in conjunction with local police to quell civil unrest domestically.

Government censorship of anything it classifies as disinformation. In the government’s ongoing assault on those who criticize the government— whether that criticism manifests itself in word, deed or thought— government and corporate censors claiming to protect us from dangerous, disinformation campaigns are, in fact, laying the groundwork now to preempt any “dangerous” ideas that might challenge the power elite’s strangleholdoverourlives.

Threat assessments. The government has a growing list— shared with fusion centers and law enforcement agencies—of ideologies, behaviors, affiliations and other characteristics that could flag someone as suspicious and result in their being

War on cash. The government and its corporate partners are engaged in a concerted campaign to shift consumers towards a digital mode of commerce that can easily be monitored, tracked, tabulated, mined for data, hacked, hijacked and confiscated when convenient. This push for a digital currency dovetails with the government’s war oncash.

Expansive surveillance. AI surveillance harnesses the power of artificial intelligence and widespread surveillance technology to do what the police state lacks the manpower and resources to do efficiently or effectively: be everywhere, watch everyone and everything, monitor, identify, catalog, cross-check, crossreference and collude. With every new AI surveillance technology that is adopted and deployed without any regard for privacy, Fourth Amendment rights and due process, the rights of the citizenry are being marginalized, underminedandeviscerated.

False flags and terrorist attacks. Almost every tyranny being perpetrated by the U.S. Government against the citizenry—purportedly to keep us safe and the nation secure—has come about as a result of some threat manufactured in one way or another by our own government.

Endless wars to keep America’s military’s empire employed. The military and security industrial complexes that have advocated that the U.S. remain at war, year after year, are the very entities that will continue to profit the most from America’s expandingmilitaryempireabroad andhereathome.

Overcriminalization. The government has increasingly adopted the authoritarian notion that it knows best and therefore must control, regulate and dic-

tate almost everything about the citizenry’s public, private and professionallives.

Strip searches and the denigration of bodily integrity. Court rulings undermining the Fourth Amendment and justifying invasive strip searches have left us powerless against police empowered to forcefully draw our blood, forcibly take our DNA, strip search us and probe us intimately.

Censorship. First Amendment activities are being pummeled, punched, kicked, choked, chained and generally gagged all across the country. Free speech zones, bubble zones, trespass zones, anti-bullying legislation, zero tolerance policies, hate crime laws and a host of other legalistic maladies dreamed up by politicians and prosecutors have conspired to corrode our corefreedoms.

Taxation Without Any Real Representation. As a Princeton University survey indicates, our elected officials, especially those in the nation’s capital, represent the interests of the rich and powerful rather than the average citizen. We are no longer a representative republic. Never before have average Americans had so little say in the workings of their government and even less access to their so-called representatives.

Year after year, the government remains the greatest threat to our freedoms and yet year after year, “we the people” allow ourselves to be suckered into believing that politics will fix what’swrongwiththecountry.

Indeed, as I make clear in my book Battlefield America: The War on the American People and in its fictional counterpart The Erik Blair Diaries, this is the very definitionofinsanity.

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: https:// www.rutherford.org

labeled potential enemies of the state. Before long, every household in America will be flagged as a threat and assigned a threat score.

Militarized police. Having transformed local law enforcement into extensions of the military, the Department of Homeland Security, the Justice Department and the FBI are moving into the next phase of the transformation, turning the nation’s police officers into techno-warriors.

The government has increasingly adopted the authoritarian notion that it knows best and therefore must control, regulate and dictate almost everything about the citizenry’s public, private and professional lives

Jan 22 - Bills head coach Sean McDermott - Damar Hamlin is still taking baby steps and the Bills have left his future completely in his court

Water, Wastewater And Stormwater

Hallandale Beach Needs Over $230 Million Dollars For Its Projects

By Hallandale Beach Mayor, Joy Cooper

Over the past few articles, I have been updating our residents on our Infrastructure Projects. In all there is a current need of over $230 Million Dollars in projects that must be completed to secure our Water, Wastewater and Stormwater needs. These projects will span over many years and will be funded from Revenue Bonds, GO Bonds and other Funds secured through Government Grants. $181 Million Dollars in costs are planned to be paid for by Revenue Bonds and the rest will come to voters in the form of a GO Bond. It needs to be noted that the cost of construction has increased so these projections will vary depending on future costincreasesordecreases.

At the last meeting, we adopted a Budget Amendment to authorize moving forward with $53 Million Dollars in Revenue Bonds to pay for the repair and replacement of many of our Lift Stations, Underground Water Pipes and expanded Water Resources. The planned projects will be spread over different areas depending on the critical needandage.

Over the past year, we have adopted these projects into our 5-year Capital Improvement Plan and have adopted rate increases. Rate increases will also be phased in over the years as projects come online. This coming year we have authorized an additional rate study to fine tune the process. Our Finance Staff has been working alongside a consultant that specializes in this type of borrowing. In March we will be receiving the updated study.

I understand that many resi-

dents, in particular our condominium owners, are going through their own 40 and 50 Year Inspections. Our process is similar in that these projects are not wanted, they are needed. Like many condos, the previous Commission kicked the can down the road. For five years, due to changes in management and Commissions, many projects sat on the shelf. We sympathize with struggling residents but like Assessments these rate increases are a requirement to fix theCity.

Last year we received the great news that as part of helping communities in South Florida the Governor authorized Direct Grants to a handful of communities that had projects ready to do. Hallandale Beach received over $15 Million Dollars towards our Lift Stations. These types of Grants do help but will not pay for all our needs. We continue to apply for every Grant possible andeveryFederalProgram.

Dr. Jeremy Earle our City Manager has put together an amazing group of professionals who have worked righting many wrongs of the past. Thankfully we have a great Commission which I would like to say is shenanigan FREE and laser focused on makingsureweprovideoversight and direction to keep our Citymovingforward.

Last meeting, we also kept a promise to our residents to evaluate our on street parking program. This project was controversial during the last Election. We know that anything new and especially with a price tag will not be a fan favorite. We actually discussed and worked on the program many times before it was approved unanimously last

year. Since then the program has been successful in addressing many parking complaints that we heardaboutinthepast.

We stopped the storage of resident’s vehicles, over parking of vacation rentals, trailer storage, commercial vehicle storage, many of which were not even from our City. These changes freed up spots for our residents. The program does have various rates for Residential and Nonresidential Parking depending on the location. A monthly passruns$30Dollarsaday.

There were some false statements made during the Election that need to be addressed. The first was that there is paid parking at our parks. This is not true. There is paid parking on the City streets around some of our parks. Parks that have parking lots are open and FREE. We charge for on street around the parks to address the same problems we have had around the City. Also we are not the only city that has parking programs. Many cities including Hollywood, Pompano Wilton Manors and Daniaallhaveprograms.

One area that I and some of my colleagues were concerned about was for home service providers particularly nurses and care providers having to pay Visitor Rates. The new proposals would provide for a Discount Rate for what will be called Workforce Pass. It will allow for businesses needing to park for employees and service providers. We will also be working with developers and their tradesmen to provide parking arrangements. This will stop swale storage and other issues created during construction. We are also changing Beach Parking to Flat Rate

Avant Garde Safe Route to School Sidewalk Improvement Program Underway in Hollywood

As part of the Safe Route to School Grant Program, the Federal Highway Administration through the Florida Department of Transportation is funding approximately $765,407 of sidewalk improvements in Hollywood’s North Central neighborhood. The scope of the project includes adding 13,225 linear feet of new 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalks to fill in missing links along 26 different blocks that serve Oakridge Elementary School, Beachside Montessori Village, the Avant Garde Aca-

demy and Dowdy Field in Hollywood.

Sidewalks are being constructed on one side of these neighborhood streets in the following locations:

• Wilson Street: North side of the street from North 26th Avenue to Dixie Highway

• North 25th Avenue: West side of the street from Arthur Street to the alley between Arthur Street and Cleveland Street, and the east side from that point north to Wilson Street

• Roosevelt Street: South side of the street from N. 23rd Ave to Dixie Hwy

• Cleveland Street: South side of the street from North 24th Avenue to Dixie Highway

• Arthur Street: North side of the street from North 24th Avenue to North 22nd Avenue, and the south side from that point to Dixie Highway

• Garfield Street: South side from North 26th Avenue to just east of North 22nd Avenue

• Hayes Street: North side from North 26th Avenue to North 25th Avenue, then the south side to North 24th Avenue, and then north side to North 22nd Avenue

• Grant Street: North side from North

CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH

Preliminary Bond Issuance Summary - Exhibit 3

Distribution and Treatment Revenue Bond Projects

Water

PROJECT # PROJECT NAME

PROJECT BUDGET

P2213 Parkview Drive 16” Water Main 3,735,000 P2211 Diplomat Parkway 12” Water Main 2,000,310 P2118 Layne Boulevard 10” Water Main 1,470,696 P2128 N.E. 7th Street 12” Water Main 3,959,600

P2110 Hollywood Interconnect 500,000 P2209 HBB 14 inch Watermain Golden Isles Dr. 1,913,850 P2210 Atlantic Shores Blvd. WM Replacment (NE. 14th Ave) 869,447 P2208 16 inch Water Main Replacment/Subaqueous Crossing 4,058,430

1,942,473

11,494,000

Parking to $5 Dollars per hour. This will help stimulate turnover attheparks. The City will be bringing back these changes and adopting a new Parking Ordinance that will reflect State Laws. As a note State Law provides 4 hours of FREE Handicapped Parking on the street and 100 percent FREE Disabled Veterans Parking. Some cities do not provide FREE Parking for Disabled off the street in their lots. I support 4 hours FREE. This would impact

26th Avenue to North 22nd Avenue

• North 25th Avenue: East side from Johnson Street to Arthur Street

Sidewalks will be constructed along the property line. Property owners adjacent to the new sidewalk locations are asked to remove all personal private property, including plants, walls, pavers or other structures that could be in conflict with the new sidewalk path. Personal items that have not been removed at the start of construction will be removed by the City’s contractor and discarded. The preservation of existing street trees is a priority. As such, when possible, sidewalkswillbereroutedaround trees in an effort to preserve the

beach lots as we do not charge for other parking lots. This issue was debated but not voted on. When ordinance comes back we will be discussing it and also incorporating stronger Scoff Laws.

As always, I am available for your questions, concerns and ideas to help make our City a better place. Please feel free to reach out to my Office at: (954) 457-1318. On my Cell/Text at: (954) 632-5700. Or Email me at: jcooper@cohb.org

tree while ensuring a safe path for pedestrians. Permits will be obtained when removal is necessary. Removal will only take placeasalastresort.

During construction, partial roadway lane closures are possible when workers are present on the job site. Should you have additional questions or concerns, please call the dedicated project line at: 954.745.0567 and press extension 1 to leave a message. A team member will return your call as quickly as possible. You may also email: Hollywood.side walk@brizaga.com for a team member response. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this important safety improvementinyourcommunity.

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that we were so enchanted with one another, that Maggie Black, our teacher, would separate us at theballetbarre.”

Michael adds, “Once we began working together, singing, dancing and acting, we realized what a perfect fit we were. Our first show was at the humble 14th Street in New York City. Three months later, after a short winning streak on the TV show Star Search, we got married. We decided that from that point forward we would only accept work where we would be together. Ten months later we were playing sold out theatres and Opera Houses in our first of many Europeantours.”

Melinda is proud to be the great-granddaughter of United States President Theodore Roosevelt. Bully! Michael is proud to be the great-grandson of Russian Cantor Yacov Sanzofsky.Shalom!

Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit M&M’s nonprofit M&M American Dance Theatre Works dedicated to promoting artistic collaboration, educational and cultural enrichment through exposure, mentorship and involvement in musical dance theatre.

Tickets are $40, $50 and $60. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at: aventuracenter.org By phone at: (877) 311-7469. Or: (954) 462-0222. Or in person at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Wednesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. Noon to 5:00 p.m. and 90

minutes prior to each performance. For Group Sales, please call:(954)660-6307.

The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at 3385 Northeast 188th Street, Aventura,

Florida33180.

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts manages the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, a 14,864-square-foot, 330-seat waterfront complex that hosts

performing arts, cultural and educational programming for all ages. Join the conversation, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram at: @aventuracenterOrat:#aventuracenter

Facebook: MandMAmericanDanceTheatre Twitter: @michaelmelinda Instagram: @m2mdancetheatre Or: #mandmamericandancetheatre

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not only spotlight Hallandale Beach’s eclectic international food scene, but also the budding art and cultural hub the City has become.

Jumpstarting the weekend, the intimate celebrity chef dinner from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on February 24, 2023, will be hosted by chefs and entrepreneurs Jernard Wells and Omar Martinez. The acclaimed chefs are teaming up for this flavor-packed dinner for one night only. Jernard Wells is an award-winning TV host, author of several cookbooks, who also appeared on “Food Network Star.” Omar Martinez is a skilled culi nary professional with over 22 years of experience in the kitchen and is rec ognized for his impressive knowledge of international cuisine. These two chefs will helm the kitchen at Icebox Café, the vibrant and contemporary hotspot in Hallandale that highlights modern Americancuisinewithaglobaltwist.

Then on Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., the Hallandale Beach Food & Groove event will take place at Village at Gulfstream PegasusPark.

At Food and Groove 1001 Arabian Nights, you will be transported to an elevated experience and delectable journey through

upon entry. With a wide range of dishes from all around the world, this is one place where the five senses will never get bored. You can explore a vast selection of cuisines and tantalize your palate with the best that Broward Countyhastooffer.

Food and Groove will feature refreshing cocktails, international bites, and vegan options, from more than 25 top restaurants in HallandaleBeach.

In addition to the palate pleasing cuisine, attendees can expect an evening of nonstop

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Guests will step into an exotic world at Food and Groove and explore the vibrant outdoor marketplacefilledwithtapestriesand spices from around the world. At the spice tent, you’ll find a wide selection of spices from India and beyond. Experience the rich aromas and flavors of these unique spices and chef dishes as you wander through the enchanting marketplace. Your senses will take you on a journey! As a guest, you can customize your own swag bags filled with

part of a marketing strategy to enhance the overall quality of life in Hallandale Beach by revitalizing the economic integrity of the area. The goal is to solidify Hallandale Beach as a prime destination for global dining, quality entertainment and an unparalleled shopping experience.

Participating restaurants during the Food & Groove will have an opportunity to win the Best of Show awards. With first, second, or third-place awards, each restaurant will be putting their best dishes forward. These awards

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Restaurants participating in the Hallandale Beach Food & Groove event include: Amsterdam Bar and Grill, Belly Fish, CAO Bakery & Café, Ceviche Avenue, Chef Irie, D’s Delights, Don Lolo’s, Dr. Limon Hallandale, Dunn’s River Island Café, El Tamarindo Coal Fired Pizza & Bar, Flashback Diner, Holy Avocado, Il Mercato Café Restaurant, KAO Sushi, La Piazetta, Mable’s Island Kitchen, Marash Turkish Cuisine, Matteo’s Trattoria, Moises Bakery, Nana’s Sapibon Haitian Restaurant, See Thai & Japanese Cuisine, Ten Palms, The Juicy Seafood, The Krazy Vegan, Urban Thai & Sushi,YardHouse.

Tickets & Information

Tickets to the intimate Celebrity Chef Dinner at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Icebox Cafe are $200 per person are available at: SOBEWFF.org /icebox

entertainment to keep you groovin’ all night long. Enjoy live performances from musicians, watch jaw-dropping fire shows from fire throwers and acrobatics from stilt walkers. From traditional henna tattoos to snake charmers, Tarot card readings, and many more interactive elements. Whether you are looking for a fun night out or want to explore something new and exciting, the 4th annual Food and Groove will provide some-

delightful items like candles, cookies, and spices for your own home kitchen – there’s somethingforeveryonetolove.

As businesses have had to adapt to ever-changing economic conditions, while navigating the destabilizing effects of COVID-19 and its multiple variants, the Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (HBCRA) remains committed to the success of local businesses. The event series is

will be based on presentation (the visual appeal of how their cuisine is arranged on each plate, cup, or bowl), uniqueness (the originality of the culinary creation), and of course tastiness. Last year, prizes were awarded to Dr. Limon (1stPlace), Dunn’s River Island Café (2nd Place) and Ceviche Avenue (3rd Place) and the competition was judged by a panel of three judges.We can’t wait to see who will take the lead during this

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Tickets to the Food & Groove experience with 25+ local Hallandale Beach restaurants at 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023, are $75 per person are available at SOBEWFF.org/ groove. Guests must be 21 years andoldertoattend.

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Freedom Tax Center is open year round for in person walk-ins, and appointments. Since January 2019, virtual appointments have been made available. Appointments and virtual consultations can be scheduled online at: www.freedomtaxcenter.com or by calling the office: 954-454-2080, Toll Free: 833-IRS-1040

Florida: A History In Pictures

Book Signing & Meet The Authors, Mike McGinness And Jeff Davies

History Fort Lauderdale, proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, will present a free book signing and meet & greet with Mike McGinness and Jeff Davies, authors of “Florida: A History in Pictures” MacIntyre Purcell Publishing Inc., on Saturday, February 11th, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Their appearance is part of History Fort Lauderdale’s “Florida Scribes & Stories,” a meet the author monthly series that offers literary and history enthusiasts a chance to speak with local authors, purchase their latest releasesandhavethemsigned.

Mike McGinness and Jeff Davies have put together the definitive photographic account of the Sunshine State. With more than 130 photographs many of them seen for the first time “Florida: A History In Pictures” offers a stunning portrait of this one-of-a-kind state. From the stone forts at St. Augustine, the oldest continuously inhabited city in the United States, to the Everglades or “The Big Swamp” as it was called at the beginning of the 20th century to Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, the Fort Myers Beach arches and Jupiter InletLighthouse,itisallhere.

Mike McGinness is a native of Florida, born in Orlando and raised in Altamonte Springs and Tampa. He has lived in Florida for more than 50 years. He has a passion for studying history, the

great outdoors, bass fishing, music and rooting for his favorite sportsteams.

Boca Raton resident Jeff Davies’ passion for history has spanned many decades. His family relocated to North Bay Village from Brooklyn when Jeff was just five years old. Davies was always interested in the history behind old pictures and became known as the family historian. History Fort Lauderdale is proud to host a variety of engaging multicultural experiences, year-round. Permanent exhibits include “From Dugouts To Dream

Yachts,” a visual narrative weaving the story of the everchanging use of Fort Lauderdale’s waterways by following the strokes of the first people to today’s sightseers, “The Bryans Of Fort Lauderdale” which allows visitors to experience the story of the City of Fort Lauderdale as told through the pioneer family that shaped its development from an agricultural outpost in 1896 to a bustling city in the 1920s to its current status as a leading Metropolis, “Juliette Lange: A Portrait Of A Mezzo Soprano,” a fashion and lifestyle

glimpse of the socially prominent Fort Lauderdale resident with a lauded career as a star vocalist of musical comedy, plus “Archaeology Of The New River” and a multitude of stories and photos sharing the history of other founding families of Fort Lauderdale. The nonprofit museum also hosts an artists’ collectivecollaborativespace.

For more information about History Fort Lauderdale, please call: (954) 463-4431. Or visit: www.historyfortlauderdale.org Follow us on Facebook at:

www.facebook.com/ftlhistory On Instagram at: @ftlhistory. On Twitter at: @FTLHistory. Subscribe to us on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/user/FTLhistory

History Fort Lauderdale

History Fort Lauderdale, celebrating 60 years of being the proud steward of our community’s past by making our heritage accessible and engaging to residents and visitors, brings the stories of our diverse community to life through engaging educational experiences, innovative cultural exhibits, research and preservation of artifacts. Guests to Fort Lauderdale are invited to explore the city’s rich past that is housed in historic buildings on a lushly landscaped campus - The History Museum Of Fort Lauderdale situated in the 1905 New River Inn, The 1907 Pioneer House Museum, The 1899 Ivy Cromartie Schoolhouse Museum and The Hoch Research Library, South Florida’s foremost history center housing print resources and newspapers from 1910present plus 400,000 archival photos, 2,500 maps and 5,000 architectural blueprints. History Fort Lauderdale is located at 231 Southwest Second Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301. Tickets are available online at: http://bit.ly/HistoryFortLauder daleTickets

Guests may RSVP at: www.bit.lyHFLFloridaScribesMc GinnessDavies2023

Mermaids, Sisters and Spongebob Slow Burn Theatre Company Has An Entertaining Year Ahead

Filled with epic fairytales that will take audiences into the woods and under the sea and poignant stories of faith, love and acceptance, Slow Burn Theatre Company announces its 2023/ 2024 season of five Broadway musicals in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The five musicals are Into the Woods, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Sister Act, The Prom and Spongebob The Musical.

Into the Woods

The season begins with Into the Woods from Saturday, October 14 through Sunday, October 29 with an opencaptioned performance on Sunday, October 22 at 2 p.m.

The original 1988 Broadway blockbuster brought home Tony Awards® for Stephen Sondheim for his score and James Lapine for his book, only to be followed by a 2002 run that took home the award for “Best Revival of a Musical” and a current Broadway production. Cinderella, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, the Baker and his wife and Jack and the beanstalk are caught up in an epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make.

This modern classic weaves together a fantastical fairytale of mystery and enchantment with a euphoric score creating a sophisticated musical twist on beloved childhood fables. This production is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. Into the Woods was originally directed on Broadway by James Lapine with orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick.

The Little Mermaid

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid delivers a theatrical holiday treat from Saturday, December 16 through Sunday, December 31 with an open captioned performance Sunday, December 24 at 2 p.m. This splashy musical extravaganza put the “sea” in the holiday season with a love story for the ages. When Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, she bargains

with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs, but the bargain is not what it seems.

With music by eight-time Academy Award® winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and a compelling book by Doug Wright, the musical features irresistible songs including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” This production is presented through special arrangement with Music TheatreInternational.

Sister Act

Brace yourself Sister for a divine feel-good musical comedy smash hit musical which is joyous and uplifting in equal measures as the Slow Burn Theatre season continues with Sister Act from Saturday, February 3 through Sunday, February 18 including an open captioned performance on Sunday, February 11at 2 p.m. Based on the hit 1992 film and featuring original music by Tony and eight-time Oscar® winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this heavenly hit is filled with the sounds

of Motown, soul and disco, and was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Sister Act has lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Cheri Steinkellner and Bill Steinkellner and additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane. Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture, Sister Act, written by Joseph Howard, this production is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

The Prom

The Prom, the musical about which Variety raved, “It’s so full of happiness that you think your heart is about to burst,” is presented from Saturday, March 23 through Sunday, April 7 with an open captioned performance on Sunday, March 31 at 2 p.m. Winner of The Drama Desk Award for Best New Musical, The Prom follows four eccentric Broadway stars who are on a mission to transform lives when

they discover the plight of a student who just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom and soon her entire town has a date with destiny. Expertly capturing all the humor and heart of a classic musical comedy with a message that resonates with audiences now more than ever, The Prom features a book by Tony Award winner Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone) and Tony Award nominee Chad Beguelin (Aladdin), music by Tony Award nominee Matthew Sklar (Elf) and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Chad Beguelin. This production is presented through special arrangement with Theatrical RightsWorldwide.

Spongebob The Musical

A legendary roster of Grammy® Award winners including Sara Bareillas, Cyndi Lauper and John Legend help bring one of the world’s most beloved characters to the stage as the 2023/2024 Slow Burn Theatre Season culminates with the bold, original musical Spongebob The Musical Saturday, June 8 through Sunday, June 23 with an open captioned performance on

Sunday, June 16 at 2 p.m. Adapted from the iconic Nickelodeon series, SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward and all of Bikini Bottom face total annihilation — until a most unexpected hero rises to take center stage and the power of optimism saves the world. Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg with musical production conceived by Tina Landau, the musical has a book by Kyle Jarrow and original songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants and T.I. The score also features songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley. Additional lyrics are by Jonathan Coulton with additional music by Tom Kitt. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants, and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. This show is presented in arrangement with ConcordTheatricals. Season subscriptions start at $216 and reflect a 20% discount compared to single ticket prices. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Broward Center and Parker Playhouse. Buy tickets online at: BrowardCenter.org, or: Ticketmaster.com; by phone at: 954.462.0222 or in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. The Broward Center

the Performing Arts is located at 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. For more information, visit: BrowardCenter.org

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added, “each room was designed to encourage families to spread out, relax and unwind, while also providing separation andprivacywhenit’sbedtime.”

Another advantage to The Surf is the full-size kitchens in nearly every suite. We’re not talking just a mini fridge and microwave here. Each kitchen has all the appliances and accessories to cook a gourmet meal and showcase your inner Julia Child. Partipilo commented on the thought process behind this unique hotel concept by stating, “we wanted to appeal to guests who plan to stay for several weeks at a time or the full season by providing them the space and ability to shop for a week’s worth of groceries, cook their own meals and settle into their new home. No one can, or wants, to eat out every night, so it was important for us to provide the most comfortable setting, just like home, except we can offer a white sand beach and ocean as your new backyard.”

Mr. Partipilo has thought through every detail when it comes to entertaining, even offering a huge patio and barbeque grill to enjoy adrinkoramealwhileyouwatch thesunset.

For those with a flair for adventure, you couldn’t ask for a better location than The Surf. Located right on Hollywood Beach’s famous Broadwalk, you won’t be lacking for things to do with this ideal location. You can walk the Broadwalk and find dozens of bars, restaurants, and shops to pass the time. Guests can also access the Hollywood Beach shuttle for just $1 and traverse to even more entertainment and adventure with easy hop-on and hop-off serviceanywhereacrosstown.

The laid-back vibe at The Surf is by design and was carefully planned out to make guests feel that they’re in their own private retreat without the constant monitoring of an overbearing staff. The hotel offers a contactless check-in and checkout process by providing each guest with a special digital access code prior to arrival, enabling guests to arrive and depart at their convenience. While there is not a dedicated staff on site, guests can communicate any questions, special requests or needs via a text messaging app that is monitored 24/7. It’s the whiteglove concierge service for the 21stcentury.

While The Surf is a 5-star luxury boutique hotel, it offers many affordable rate plans, including deeper discounts for stays lasting a week, a month, or an entire season. Guests are encouraged to book direct at: www.thesurfhollywoodbeach.com where they will receive a 20% direct book discount for all stays. “Our mission has always been to offer the best discounts when guests book directly with us. This way guests don’t have to pay excessive processing fees and

service charges like they do when booking on: Expedia.com orBooking.com,”Partipilonoted.

The Surf is very easy to find and has something truly creative that allows this hotel to stand out from the rest. A thirty-five-foot flamingo. Curated by renowned artist, Nathaly Diaz, the flamingo mural was spray painted over an arduous 5-day period. Perched atop a wrought iron scaffold, Nathaly poured her literal blood,

sweat and tears into the project. Partipilo discussed how lucky he was to have Nathaly as the resident artist, “I’ve known about Nathaly for years and love her work. It’s creative, fun and ties in seamlessly with the surroundings of the structures she uses for her canvas. We absolutely love the finished product and hope visitors, and guests alike can enjoy the flamingo.” For those curious about Nathaly’s work, we

encourage you to follow her on Instagram at: @nvt.art or: www.nvtart.com.

We commend Mr. Partipilo, who is now a full-time resident of Hollywood Beach, for his work and dedication to owning a local business in the community. We asked Mr. Partipilo, who has developed two other high-end hotel properties in Downtown Milwaukee, if this would be his last hotel project. “it’s hard to

say if this will be it. I’ve enjoyed the challenge and rewards with every project we’ve done, and truly believe we’ve added value to each community. I love that what we’ve created in the hotel space is different, special and unlike anything else in the market. That’s enough for me… fornow.”

We strongly encourage you to stay at The Surf, it’s worth the trip.

The newly reopened Surf Hollywood Beach celebrated their grand opening on December 29th with guests, friends, family and fabulous food

Located just a few steps from the famed Hollywood Boardwalk, The Surf offers guests the convenience and proximity of a beachside bungalow with the features and amenities of a boutique hotel

Local artist Nathaly Diaz, owner of Colectivo Creativo, created the beautiful Flamingo Mural

The Surf is ideally situated for guests looking to jump right into the local scene

Presidential Chapel - 6 Miles from the Beach, 1 mile West of I-95 and 2 Miles East of the Florida Turnpike.

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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 toyouinyourtimeofneed.

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.

Whether the water damage in your home or business was caused by a leaking pipe, roof, or major flood, Titan Restoration Inc. is here to help. To schedule non-emergency services or to request a free estimate please visit: www. Titanrestorationfl.com their user-friendly

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To assess the situation Titan Restoration Inc. offers state-of-the-art leak detection, using infra-red cameras. This allows for non-invasive, non-messy leak detection. No need to tear up dry wall or floors just to find the source of the leak.

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You should never attempt to remove mold without a licensed professional, it is unsafe, and hazardous to your health.

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Once the mold has been identified, the mold remediation process begins. Titan Restoration Inc. will dry out the affected area using fans and dehumidifiers. Followed by thoroughly cleansing and

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they are dealing with. Some molds are more toxic than others such as black mold, knowing the type, allows for proper precautions to be taken to ensure effective treatment and removal of the mold. Depending on the severity of the damages, drywall and flooring may need to be replaced to effectively rid your home or business of mold. Titan Restoration Inc. is a full remodeling and restoration company, specializing in kitchen and bath

This causes more damage to your home and health over time. People and pets all respond differently to mold and mildew. For some, it may be watery eyes, itchy throat, cough, or skin irritation. Confusion, disorientation, and even hallucinations can also be signs of mold exposure. For others, exposure to mold can cause very serious, even life-threatening health problems. When it comes to your health and the safety of your loved ones, trust the

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After the repairs are completed and your home or business is restored to its pre-loss condition, a Florida statelicensed Mold Inspector will be sent out to do a final inspection, to ensure all mold concerns were effectively eliminated. Titan Restoration Inc. takes pride in providing the best service experience to its customers from start to finish. Their goal is to have your property back to its pre-loss condition while taking the stress offyou.

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Cruising is Back in a Big Way

After nearly three years of challenges and uncertainty, cruise lines are gearing up for a strong year with travel demand rising and Americans eager to set sail. A new AAA survey finds 52% of U.S. adults are just as likely or more likely to consider taking a cruise vacation than they were before the pandemic. That number is up from 45% one yearago.

“Cruising is back in a big way. We expect a lot more people to book cruises in 2023 as several new ships have entered the market,” says Debbie Haas, Vice President of Travel for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “We already saw this in November which proved to be a record-breaking month for cruise bookings. For many cruise companies, Black Friday was the single largest bookingdayinhistory.”

Types of Cruises Most Travelers

Want to Take in 2023

Contemporary, family-friendly, and luxury cruises top the list of most popular ships among people who are likely to go on a cruise this year, according to AAA’s survey. But smaller, more intimate ships are gaining popularity, like river cruises which offer personalized itineraries and port-centricexperiences.

Some of the top reasons keeping some people from cruising are cost and health and

safety concerns. Haas says, “Cruising offers tremendous value versus other vacation options. Our Travel Agents are skilled at helping travelers identify the itinerary that fits your interestsandbudget.”

“Increasingly, there is something for everyone in cruise vacation options. Families, couples and friends looking to reconnect are finding that cruising offers outstanding experiences and value,” adds Haas. “Cruise lines have undertaken extensive measures to promote health and safety onboard, so you can expect attention to detail and cleanliness. In the case of unexpected illness, they have protocols in place to isolate passengersastheyrecuperate.”

Some of the most popular cruise destinations for 2023 are: Alaska, California, Barcelona, Spain, Hawaii, Mexico, Venice, Italy, Paris, France, Bermuda, Canadaamongothers.

5 Mistakes People Make When Booking Cruises

Forgoing a travel agent and travel insurance. Travel agents are experts who can help you select the cruise line, ship, and itinerary that best fit your lifestyle, budget, and interests. They have access to the same pricing as booking through a cruise line directly and can provide additional savings, onboard credit,

complimentary gratuities, and other amenities you won’t get from booking on your own. Travel insurance gives you peace of mind for many unexpected situations. Without it, you could be on the hook for 100% of your trip if you must cancel unexpectedly. Insuring your trip allows you to breathe a little easier, knowing your travel investment is protected.

Delaying booking in hopes of getting a deal. Think you’ll get a better deal at the last minute? Think again! Cruises can be booked as far as two years in advance. Waiting too long can result in the cruise or stateroom category you want being sold out. With lower stateroom inventory as the sailing date approaches, many cruise lines increase prices as the sailing date gets closer. So, it’s best to book early to get the specific cruiseandstateroomyouwant.

Waiting to book shore excursions or onboard dining and shows. Putting off booking a shore excursion is risky because the most popular tours may be sold out by the time you’re on board. The same goes for certain restaurants or shows. Often, cruise lines will offer lower prices for shore excursions booked in advance. That’s another way travel agents can help. They can guide you through the pre-cruise process and assist with those typesofreservations.

Flying in on the day of sailing. Weather delays or mechanical

issues can turn your dream vacation into a nightmare if you are flying in on the day you are sailing. The stress of possibly missing your cruise is not the way to start a relaxing trip. AAA recommends flying in a day early and enjoying an evening at your port of embarkation before settingsail.

Picking a cruise based solely on price. There are cruise lines for all types of budgets. Travel agents can be invaluable in this area because they can match your interests with your budget while laying out exactly what experiences and service you can expectatdifferentpricepoints.

5 Biggest Myths about Cruising

I will be bored. A cruise can be as active or as relaxing as you want it to be. From basketball and pickleball to rock climbing walls and surfing simulators, large ships have amenities galore. At night, end your day with Broadway-style shows, solo acts, movies, casinos, or nightclubs. Expedition cruises are all about the destination and focus on the great outdoors. For travelers looking to take in the sights and sounds of a breathtaking city, European river cruises, for example, offer activities and excursions that immerse passengersinthelocalculture.

I will get seasick. Cruise ships have stabilizers to minimize the ship’s motion as much as possible. If you’re taking a river cruise, you’re less likely to get

motion sick due to minimal waves. But travelers who are extra sensitive can take medications like Dramamine, use acupressure bracelets, or wear seasicknesspatchesbehindtheear.

I will have to wear formal clothes. The days of wearing a tuxedo or cocktail dress in the evening are over unless you want to go all out! Most cruise lines have adopted a resort casual dress code. Depending on your mood, you can opt for a more relaxed look or put on something specialforaromanticnightout.

The only activities on a cruise are eating and drinking. It’s no secret that cruises are known for a wide range of cuisine, room service, all-day pizza bars, and burgers by the pool. But there are plenty of other things to do, like hanging out at the pool, going on offshore excursions, watching live entertainment, taking a fitness class, or treating yourselftoaspaservice.

Cruise ships are only for older crowds. Today’s cruises are popular with people of all ages and offer a fantastic vacation for families, groups of friends, and honeymooners. Kids have their own dedicated space and activities to keep them entertained, while young adults can take advantage of endless sports and activities onboard. Adults can enjoy a wine tasting or spa treatment, and all ships offer quiet corners for reading, relaxing, and evennapping.