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August is here and this means parents and students are preparing to go back to school. With a couple of weeks before the new academic year commences, many are gathering those last minute items or getting in an end of summer get-a-way. For the fi rst time, I have close friends sending their children off to college. As you prepare, in your own way, I hope you cherish the memories and extend the encouragement to foster the thrill of learning.

Another thing to keep in mind are the roads, which will surely become more congested and remember to slow down in the school zones. One other big change coming is the end of “block scheduling” for Broward County high schools. Now there will be seven periods for the entire year, which students will have to attend. Let’s hope this is executed effectively.

Everyone has a “bucket list!” Those things one wants to experience during the course of their life. I hope you were able to get to one of yours. One of mine was to go to Greece and I had my chance to check it off last month. What an amazing trip to see the Acropolis, the Parthenon and to travel to the Greek Islands. The country is experiencing some challenging times and it was evident, but the food and the sites were still an amazing experience. To top it off, I was also able to travel to Turkey and experience their culture as well, which was topped off by a visit to the Grand Bazaar. It felt like I was back on Canal Street in New York.

With all the excitement over the Heat and the Big Three win, South

Florida has been in a frenzy over fi nally having another championship. And, it appears the team is improving for next year with the addition of Ray Allen. Now football season is here and the hope is for the Dolphins to step up their game with a new head coach and an extra year of experience for the veterans to put a playoff team on the fi eld.

The college football rivalry here is something friends and family members can have to needle each other on Saturday afternoons. It’s exciting to have seven Florida college teams who compete at a high level – UM, UF, FSU, FIU, FAU, UCF and USF!

One new technology I began to dabble in this summer was Twitter. With social media becoming the new way to stay connected, I felt it was time for me to join in on the new medium. I mostly do it in the morning with inspirational insight or to let my followers know of some event or place where I am going. So you can follow me too

at @JimNortonWeston. See you in cyberspace.

As summer draws to a close we enter the height of Hurricane Season. Not to be an alarmist, but we have not had a signifi cant event in years. All I want to do is to encourage you to be prepared. Check those shutters, make a plan, secure your valuables - including important papers and get those supplies.

Lastly, I want to remind everyone to register to vote in the primaries this month on August 14th. Many offi ces will be determined by its outcome and it is the duty of every citizen to participate, regardless of party affi liation.

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TIP: Do your homework and fi nd the best loan solutions available for your family.

There are two main categories for student loans: federal loans and private loans. Let’s do a quick breakdown of both.

FEDERAL LOANSThere are four major federal

loans available to students, Stafford, Perkins, PLUS loans and Consolidation.

Stafford Loans: The Stafford loan comes in two ways, subsidized and unsubsidized. A subsidized loan means you won’t be charged any interest on the loan until after you leave school, giving you a “grace” period. For an unsubsidized loan you are charged interest from once the money is distributed until the loan is paid off in full.

There are two programs associated with the Stafford loan:

William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program: These loans are borrowed and paid back directly through the Department of Education.

Federal Family Education Loan Program: These loans are borrowed and paid back to private lenders.

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Perkins Loans: These loans have a low fi xed interest rate and you usually

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PLUS Loans: These loans are made available to parents whose students are attending school at least half-time. The school’s fi nancial aid offi ce determines the amount to be loaned by examining other student aid the student is receiving.

Consolidation Loans: This allows the student to consolidate several loans into a single loan with one monthly payment.

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options, private loan players such as Sallie May and Wells Fargo are making it more appealing to students. Some families with worthy credit can get private loans with rates as low as 5.75% -- lower than an unsubsidized federal loan. And they are also offering fi xed rate loans, compared to variable rate loans. But with that being said, the subsidized rate is still much lower, unless Congress doesn’t act this summer, which means private loans will be competitive, at least in rates, with federal loans.

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Choosing the Right Student LoanTHE VARIETY OF STUDENT LOANS AND THE MULTIPLE CHANGES THAT HAVE OCCURRED TO THEM RECENTLY, MAKE CHOOSING ONE MORE DIFFICULT THAN IN THE PAST. USE THIS INFORMATION AS A GUIDE TO ASSIST YOU IN MAKING THE PROPER DECISIONS.

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TRADEWINDS PARKAt over 600 acres, Tradewinds Park

is one of Broward County’s largest and most diverse parks. On the south side of Sample Road, you’ll fi nd a disc golf course, a lake for fi shing, athletic fi elds, and the world-famous Butterfl y World. On the north side of Sample, the park offers horse stables, an educational farm, and model steam train rides. Both sides of the park include p l a y g r o u n d s and picnic areas, as well as shelters of various sizes available to rent.

BUEHLER PLANETARIUM AND OBSERVATORY

If you have nothing to do on a Wednesday, Friday or Saturday night, go to the Buehler Planetarium and Observatory on the campus of Broward County Community College for some stargazing. Located on Davie Road, your children will absolutely

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LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEAIf you’re looking to take the kids

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FERN FOREST NATURE PARKIf you have at least one hiking

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further than Fern Forest Nature Park off of South Lyons Road in Coconut Creek. Urban Wilderness Area takes its name from the abundance of ferns (more than 30 species) found on the property. The park includes an entrance boardwalk with an informational kiosk located at the entrance along with an exhibit hall, several half-mile to mile-long trails, a picnic area and an amphitheater. Most of the trails tend to be soggy, so don’t forget your wet boots.

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SHARK, an exhibition at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University takes visitors on a journey through over 70 artists’ perspectives on these fascinating creatures from predator to victim to pop culture icon. The exhibition has been organized by the Museum of Art and curated by acclaimed marine artist and author, Richard Ellis. It is being presented in association with Nova Southeastern University’s Oceanographic Center.

On view now through Jan. 13, 2013, the multi-media exhibition features drawings, paintings, photography, sculptures and videos by artists from all over the world.

“Sharks have long fascinated man; some ancient societies even revered them as gods. In my art, I pay homage to their graceful beauty,” said Ellis. “This exhibition delves into a variety of issues in an examination of the human impact on sharks. It explores the shark as a predator and its portrayal in culture, the importance of shark conservation, the biology of the myriad of shark species, and the thrill of shark encounters.”

“SHARK is a stunning and timely exhibition about how the shark has

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The exhibition opens with John Singleton Copley’s painting Watson and the Shark (ca. 1778) the first depiction that firmly established the shark as a man-eater. Copley’s fascination is shared by contemporary artists such as Robert Longo, José Bedia, Kcho and Damien Hirst, all of whom are featured in the exhibition. SHARK also includes well-known marine artists Guy Harvey and Kent Ullberg, as well as noted photographers Chris Fallows, Ron and Valerie Taylor, Daniel Botelho, David Doubilet, and Rodney Fox. Among the most dramatic installations are the watercolors of 400 shark species by British wildlife illustrator Marc Dando.

One gallery is devoted to Jaws, the 1975 Steven Spielberg fi lm. Original storyboards, illustrations, posters and memorabilia are included to underscore the impact this fi lm had

on the human consciousness. Ellis has carefully selected the 160 works in this exhibition to show the multiple portraits of the shark – from predator to prey – to help us better understand this magnifi cent fi sh, which is now listed among the most vulnerable of all marine creatures.

Visitors can engage with the exhibition before stepping into the Museum by downloading the SHARK mobile integration onto smartphones and tablets. This family-friendly program offers gaming, shark facts, shark tracking and a family resource guide. It can be downloaded via a mobile bar code or a link on our website www.moafl .org. Furthering the interactive experience are installations throughout the exhibition of education stations that answer questions about the habits of sharks and the need for conservation.

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Downtown Fort Lauderdale Rotary Club’s Scholarship Awards Exceed $2 Million Mark

One of the oldest service organizations in Broward County, The Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale, proudly capped its 90th anniversary season on June 13, 2012 when the Club officially exceeded the $2 million mark in scholarships awarded to deserving Broward County students. The awards were officially presented at the Club’s weekly meeting, which is held every Wednesday at noon, at the Riverside Hotel.

Founded by the city’s business and professional leaders in 1922, just a few years after the incorporation of Fort Lauderdale, the Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale has actively served the community for nearly a century, through a wide range of service projects. In keeping with the Rotary motto “Service Above Self,” the Fort Lauderdale Rotary provides approximately $78,000 annually to local high school students so that they can realize their dream of receiving a higher education. This year’s awards will brought the cumulative total of awards to over $2 million since the scholarship fund began in the early 1960‘s, when $100 was given to a single student at Fort Lauderdale High School. Since then, more than 370 students from

23 schools throughout Broward County have benefited from the Club’s fundraising efforts. Though the bulk of the scholarship funds are generated directly through the chapter’s fundraising efforts, giving power has been enhanced over the years by both private donations and partnerships with a variety of entities including Florida Atlantic University, The Parker Foundation and Broward College.

“The Fort Lauderdale Rotary, the District’s largest chapter, has left a rich legacy to the community due to a wide range of projects the Club has participated in over the years,” notes current board member and FAU Associate Provost for Broward Campuses Anthony Abbate. “More than $25,000 is donated annually to local nonprofi t organizations and our Club provides people and sweat equity for many worthy projects from Rebuild Together, the Waterway Clean up and the Wheelchair Foundation to “Challenge Air,” which allows disabled children to experience the thrill of piloting an airplane. The scholarship fund, though, is where we go beyond our needs of today. We ensure a better tomorrow by enabling bright young students to

receive a higher education. There can be no more fulfi lling cause.”

Scholarship recipients are selected by the Club’s scholarship committee through a competitive application process. Consideration is given to need, community service, extracurricular activities, work history, grades, SAT scores, and two written essays. Most scholarships are awarded to students from greater Fort Lauderdale area high schools associated with the Club, but certain of the scholarships are available to students throughout Broward County.

“Through direct initiatives and intelligent actions, the Fort Lauderdale Rotary Club has contributed to the history and success of Fort Lauderdale,” said Dr. Robert M. Easton, Jr., President of the Fort Lauderdale chapter. “I am immensely proud of our collective efforts to exceed $2 million in scholarship funds during the Club’s 90th anniversary year. This tremendous achievement illustrates how the combined efforts of just a few hundred caring individuals can make a signifi cant and lasting impact. In fact, we are bound only by our imaginations and our will to make it happen.” LP

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Southern Florida Chapter Of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Names Man And Woman Of The Year

Raising money is diffi cult in today’s economic landscape. And, raising money over a ten week competition, against a hand selected group of local leaders has its unique pressures.

The Southern Florida Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announced that it raised a spectacular $378,000 during its ten week fundraising quest to name the LLS Fort Lauderdale Man and Woman of the Year. Vicky Garcia, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, was named 2012 Woman of the Year raising $115,000 and Matthew F. Sacco, Vice President of Communications & Public Affairs for Sunrise Sports & Entertainment, the Florida Panthers Hockey Club and the BankAtlantic Center, was named 2012 Man of the Year raising $125,000 at the LLS 2012 Journey of Hope Gala. The Gala was chaired by Ana Vento, President of Events by Vento Designs, and Michael Romagnolo, Senior Vice President-Investments, The Torrington, Romagnolo & Goldberg Wealth Consulting Group, UBS Financial Services, Inc.

The event, emceed by Adam Kuperstein, NBC 6 Anchor, featured a cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner, dancing and the announcement of the winners.

“If not for the support of my friends, family and colleagues this amazing honor and recognition would not have been possible,” said Garcia. “For ten weeks we all worked diligently to raise funds for the children and families fighting and surviving blood cancers. I am honored, humbled and forever changed by this incredible experience to impact the lives of those affected by this terrible disease.”

Sacco has been involved with LLS

for the past three years. “I’m tremendously honored to be named Man of the Year and am thankful to all those who support the fi ght against blood cancers,” said Sacco. “Being part of this fundraiser was both humbling and an incredibly rewarding experience and I’m grateful to everyone involved in the event.”

“Vicky and Matthew truly made this their personal mission,” said Joanne Davis, executive director of the Southern Florida Chapter of LLS. “They passionately believe in our

cause and reached out to everyone they know for their support. It is impossible not to admire them. Thanks to Vicky and Matthew and all of the candidates, LLS raised significant dollars to fund critical research and patient support.”

The money raised by candidates over a ten week period is used by LLS to fund research seeking cures and better therapies, and to provide information and support so that patients have the best possible outcomes throughout their cancer experience.

Garcia and Sacco will now compete for the National Title of

Man & Woman of the Year, an honor surrounded with a great deal of fanfare, including a full-page ad in USA Today, but the most important reason candidates participate is for families like this year’s Boy and Girl of the Year, CJ and Hailey, local children who are survivors of blood cancers and are sources of inspiration to all the candidates competing for this title.

In addition to Garcia and Sacco, the other Southern Florida Candidates for Fort Lauderdale’s 2012 Man & Woman of the Year, who did a phenomenal job of raising funds included: Mike Bondurant, City National Bank; Samantha DeBianchi, DeBianchi Real Estate, FIU; Lu-Ann Dominguez, Gunster Law Firm; Jessica Hollander, Berger Singerman; Dr. Brazelia Lazzari, Brazelia Med Spa; Tony Lord, Energy Kitchen; Ninowtzka Mier, Robinson Pecaro & Mier, P.A.; Heather Miller, Broward Health Medical Center; Betsy Millson-Anderson, Chima Brazilian Steakhouse; Peter Moore, Chen Moore and Associates; Ari Roloff, Argy,Wiltse & Robinson P.C.

For more information about the Southern Florida Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, please contact The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at 954-744-5313 or [email protected]

“They passionately believe in our cause and reached out to everyone they know for their

support. It is impossible not to admire them. Thanks to Vicky

and Matthew and all of the candidates, LLS raised signifi cant dollars to fund critical research

and patient support.”

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SCOPE Makes Camp a Reality For South Florida’s Most Needy Children

If you had the choice of spending your summer days forming friendships, learning how to swim, and enjoying the benefi ts of spending time outdoors in a safe and secure environment; OR having to stay indoors in order to avoid the dangers that may lurk in your neighborhood… what would you choose to do? Unfortunately, the latter is a reality for many children in our communities once school ends. What if you could not only change their summer but also their lives? Fortunately, there are wonderful organizations that open the doors to these possibilities.

In March 2012, The Boca West Foundation established a partnership with Summer Camp Opportunities Promote Education (SCOPE) and its newest affiliate, SCOPE Southeast, to help address the growing needs of South Florida’s underserved children. SCOPE Southeast, with a generous $14,500 grant from Boca West, will send 29 children from the SOS Children’s Village-Florida to YMCA Camp Wewa, a nonprofi t summer camp in Apopka, Florida.

For the past two years, the Boca West Foundation has worked locally to fund projects that assist individuals, groups, and families in need. “Being

able to fund camperships through SCOPE that allows the children from SOS Children’s Village to attend Camp Wewa is the highlight of the year for the Boca West Foundation. We know it will truly be a life changing experience for them,” says Arthur Adler, Board President, Boca West Foundation.

“Many of our kids have never had the opportunity to go to camp,” adds SOS Interim CEO Debbie Levine. “Camp is another means to helping them improve their physical health and their social skills as they interact with new kids and counselors.” SOS Children’s Villages Florida is home to 70 foster children, each of these children arrived at SOS abandoned, abused or neglected.

According to studies published by the American Camp Association, the benefi ts of camp are many and well-documented. They include enhanced positive identity and confidence; better social, physical and cognitive skills; and increased independence. “While children we serve run the risk of losing academic ground or, worse, getting into trouble, those who attend well-designed camps participate in educational activities that offer artistic, musical and athletic experiences; and excellent adult role models,” says

Michele Friedman, SCOPE Executive Director. “This year-round approach to education will increase the likelihood that campers will grow into self-suffi cient adults.”

Since 1992, SCOPE has provided almost 20,000 deserving children with the benefits of summer camp. All SCOPE campers make a commitment to stay in school. As an added incentive, campers who continue in the SCOPE campership program and graduate high school will receive a scholarship to attend college or an approved vocational school through the SCOPE Sanford Lavitt College Endowment Fund.

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Pawsitive Reading Leads To Positive Results For Students

Students struggling with reading fl uency have shown solid results when partnered with a volunteer team in the Pawsitive Reading program, one of several award-winning programs run by Share-A-Pet, an Oakland Park-based pet-assisted therapy program. Active since 2003, Share-A-Pet brings therapy animals to many types of facilities, including hospitals and nursing homes. Starting in 2007, Share-A-Pet began partnering with 15 Broward County Schools and expands each year.

“Share A Pet has been an amazing partner to Broward County Schools,” said Nina Randall, executive director of Partners In Education (www.browardpartners.com), the non-profi t that focuses on bringing businesses and organizations to schools as partners. “The kids absolutely love them and the relationship has just grown.”

Share-A-Pet volunteer teams, which include one human and one canine, travel to area schools where children are having trouble with reading fl uency and work with students to improve reading skills.

“Reading fl uency is the basis for all other education,” explained County Program Coordinator Marie Foley. “If the children struggle with fl uency, then everything else that comes from reading – ideas, comprehension,

and learning in general, is an uphill struggle.”

The dogs visit the classrooms each week and are great listeners as the students read to them.

“Some of the children are a little hesitant with the dogs at fi rst,” said Foley. “Getting comfortable with them through reading is another facet of the program that really builds their confi dence.”

Pawsitive Reading’s partnership with Tradewinds Elementary in Coconut Creek won this year’s Partners In Education Outstanding Partnership Award. Almost sixty children in three, second grade classes participated in this year’s program. The Pawsitive Reading volunteers went into each of the classrooms for an hour a week, and often stayed for longer.

The children were tested on their fl uency at the beginning and the end of the school year. Children who participated in the program showed signifi cant progress in their fl uency.

“Teachers are always seeking new and creative ways to build motivation and interest among reluctant readers,” said partner liaison Tracy Gruendel from Tradewinds in the partnership’s nomination. “They found this program creates excitement and boosts self confi dence.

Share-A-Pet is a 501c3 non-profi t organization, and they rely on volunteers and donations to provide services all over the county. If you would like to make a donation or are interested in volunteering, please visit their web site, www.shareapet.org or call 954.630.8763. LP

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ARE U READY? THE STATE WAKES UP IN AUGUST

Alumni and fans of every team in Florida count down the months, weeks and days between

bowl games and the season starting once again when it comes to college football. These

diehard sports fanatics have other sports they follow which include the NHL and NBA

playoffs, major league baseball and even golf but the state of Florida absolutely wakes up

at the end of August to prepare for an exciting football season. You may even know some

Gators, Seminoles, Hurricanes, Owls, Knights and Panthers that absolutely won’t schedule

their attendance at events, parties and dinners on any given Saturday unless it revolves

around their game. When it comes to football in Florida, college football fans around the

country have no idea what they are missing.


There’s no better place to see a wider variety of Division One football teams and styles than in Florida. From Sun Belt staples like Florida

International Golden Panthers and the Florida Atlantic Owls to the Big East’s South Florida Bulls and Conference USA’s Central Florida Knights. The ACC’s rebuilding Miami Hurricanes, traditional power Florida State Seminoles to the Florida Gators fi ghting in the always tough SEC, there’s a team for every taste.

And, if you haven’t been to a game in one of these stadiums, the pre-partying is another fantastic experience. Where could you fi nd better weather, incredible tailgating, souped up recreational vehicles designed like homes, food fanatics, crazy fans and raucous stadiums? It just doesn’t get better than college football in the state of Florida.

Florida State University SeminolesSo what will Florida football look

like in 2012 and what can we sports nuts expect from our

teams?No Florida team goes

into the 2012 season with higher expectations than the Florida State University

Seminoles. Rated at number 23 in both the USA Today and

Associated Press Top 25 polls, their solid, if unspectacular senior QB EJ Manuel is expected to raise his game. He’ll have help from fellow senior Rodney Smith going deep alongside talented junior Willie Haulstead and sophomore threat Rashad Greene. Taking pressure off Manuel’s passing attack will be the running backs; senior Chris Thompson and sophomore Devonta Freeman. Thompson was injured for almost all of the 2011 season but he is expected to be healthy in 2012. Freeman led the team in rushing, TDs and yards per carry as a freshman. Protecting Manuel and opening holes for Thompson and Freeman falls to a suspect offensive line. Their poor playing last year focused coach Rick Trickett to shake up the defense and he started four true freshmen against Notre Dame in the Champs Sports Bowl - a game they won, 18-14. The good news is those four are back this year and may be the starters this fall.

Defensively, FSU has one of the best lines in the country. Rated number 4 overall and

number 2 in rushing defense by CBS Sports, they also limited opponents to an average of only 15 points per game, fourth best in the country. Even though they lost the team’s leading tackler Nigel Bradham, junior Christian Jones should be able to pick up the slack. Defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan fi nished second in the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year chase and former JUCO star Cornellius “Tank” Carradine had 38 tackles and 5.5 sacks. A deeper and even more talented team than last year and a friendly schedule means the Seminoles will contend for and maybe win the ACC Championship. It’s going to be a good year for Tomahawk Nation!

University of Florida GatorsOnto the Swamp and the Florida Gators!

University of Florida’s Coach Will Muschhamp will make some tough decisions this year. He has two very good sophomore QBs - Jeff Driskel and Jacoby Brissett. It’s not always a good thing with two players who are so evenly matched. The key will come down to which athlete better grasps the offense transplanted from Boise State by new coordinator Brent Pease. The Gators have lots of receivers for Driskel and Brissett to throw to but which of them rise above their efforts from last year? The ground game could be the strength of the team this year. With an experienced offensive line, will powerful senior tailback Mike Gillislee, who has averaged 6.3 yards per carry over his career, break the 1,000 yards in a season barrier?

There’s few questions on defense with the Gators fi elding a group among the best in the nation. Sharrif Floyd at one tackle, Omar Hunter in the middle and Dominique Easley at end along with linebackers Jon Bostic and Jelani Jenkins mean that opposing offenses will have their hands full of Gators all day long.

The schedule may tell GatorNation all they need to know this year. With back to back away games against new-to-the-SEC Texas A&M and an always game Tennessee team, the Gators should be 4-0 and riding high when they welcome LSU to The Swamp. Fans can take heart in the fact that USA TODAY has UF #14th in its preseason rankings and fi nishing 11-1 in a best-case scenario. You might want to look into hotel reservations in Atlanta for the SEC title game.

University of Miami Hurricanes The ‘Canes were 6-6 last year. They may

look back on this year and think that was a good season. The team has been decimated with injuries and players leaving school. QB Stephen Morris missed spring practice with back surgery, receivers Tommy Streeter and Travis Benjamin have departed and only two starters, Brandon Linder and Jon Feliciano, return to the offensive line for 2012. Similar issues plague the defense. But even with ongoing NCAA investigations, the coaching staff had a top ten recruiting season and some of those freshman will start right away.


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Miami fans will look to prize recruit running back, Randy “Duke” Johnson, to lift the ground game — he scored 70 TDs in high school for Miami Norland and led the school to the state title last year. If he’s able to contribute signifi cantly this year, it will take a lot of pressure off a young and inexperienced receiving group. Rashawn Scott and Allen Hurns, spring practice stars, need to step up and catch whatever Morris or QB Ryan Williams throw their way.

Keep your eye on the offensive line. With a new center and two new tackles, the big fellas will have to gel quickly in order to keep opposing defenses honest.

Speaking of defense, the ‘Canes look to have a few bright spots. Sophomore Anthony Chickillo made 38 tackles and had fi ve sacks and is the guy to watch on D. Solid tackles Curtis Porter and Darius Smith should play well particularly against the rush which will be greatly needed as Miami was porous last season, ranked only 69th in the nation against the run. The strength at linebacker may be the biggest secret of the 2012 team. Denzel Perryman will be All Conference and Jimmy Gaines and Ramon Buchanan will hit whatever Perryman doesn’t.

It will be described as a “rebuilding year” but, with a couple of lucky breaks, Miami might start to see the light at the end of the tunnel. If nothing else, the Notre Dame game at Soldier Field in Chicago will be a high point of their season. A tough schedule, with three of the fi rst four games on the road and back-to-back-to-back games against North Carolina, Florida State and Virginia Tech means the team will have to work hard for a coveted bowl bid. But anything is possible when you talk about Miami.

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Panthers decamping from the Sun Belt Conference to Conference USA next year, expectations are high and the team wants to leave with a bang. An eight win 2011 season leaves Panther fans wanting more. With an experienced offensive line and receiver corp alongside a defense ranked number 14 nationally in scoring defense, with ten starters coming back, FIU fans will have plenty to cheer about. A Sun Belt Championship title is within reach.

University of Central Florida Knights - The good news

for ninth year head coach George O’Leary is the

Knights defense was stellar last year, ranked number 9 in the nation in total defense. And the

offense wasn’t as bad as their record of 5-7

may indicate, scoring more than 30 points in four of their games in 2011. The bad news is that the eighteen turnovers and an inability to stop competitors in the fourth quarter last year will never help you win games.

Coach O’Leary shook up his staff this year to help the team with fi ve new assistants — four of them on the defensive side of the ball.

New starting QB and sophomore Blake

Bortles will direct the team and have the luxury of a strong rushing attack. Running backs Latavius Murray, Brynn Harvey and Miami transfer Storm Johnson will all get plenty of carries and be relied on to keep the pressure off until Bortles can open up deep with his wideouts Quincy McDuffi e, J.J. Worton and Josh Reese. The offensive line is solid and anchored at tackle by Georgia Tech transfer Phil Smith and well thought of sophomore Torrian Wilson.

Defensively, the Knights are very strong. Hard to imagine describing a young man that is 6 foot 2 inches and 249 lbs as “small” but linebacker Troy Davis is fast and capable with fi ve sacks last season. Experience on the ends comes from seniors Toby Jackson and Cam Henderson. The guy to watch on defense is senior free safety Kemal Ishmael who is a four year starter and a big hitter.

The Knights second game against Ohio State won’t be a cakewalk for the Buckeyes - if you’re looking for a potential upset, this might be the game to watch.

The Knights are also changing conferences next year, headed to the Big East in 2013, and have a good chance to take the C-USA title with them. The change will also resurrect the popular “War on I-4” against the Bulls of South Florida!

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University of South Florida Bulls After missing a bowl game for the fi rst time in

seven years, the Bulls are going to be hungry to get back in

the Big East fi ght and reward their students - USF has the largest student

section at 12,501 in the conference. Expectations are high — the Bulls excited fans in 2011 with a season-opening victory at Notre Dame and started 4-0. They had six games in 2011 that were decided by six or less points. Unfortunately, the Bulls were a dismal 1-5 in those games.

The Bulls are ranked at number 39 nationwide this year by Yahoo! Sports’ Mike Huguenin. Four year starter and senior QB B.J. Daniels has a lot of expectations on his shoulders after a very good 2011. Coach Skip Holtz has recruited an excellent freshman class of receivers to play alongside junior Sterling Griffi n and sophomores Chris Dunkley and Andre Davis. The offense will have to be more consistent — the O line has excellent tackles, senior Mark Popek and freshman All-America pick last season, Quinterrius Eatmon - but everyone else has to get better too.

Luckily, USF has one of the top linebacker groups in the Big East and the defense ranked 15th nationally against the run and 39th nationally overall.

Outside linebackers Sam Barrington, DeDe Lattimore and middle linebacker Michael Lanaris are beasts and will work hard to pressure opposing QBs to help out a secondary looking for two new starters.

Home games versus Rutgers and Pittsburgh will go a long way to showing the team where they stand in the conference and the opener vs Chattanooga should extend USF’s home opener record — now at 11-0.

Florida Atlantic University Owls First year coach Carl Pelini takes over from retiring coach Howard Schnellenberg and has his work cut out for him. Last year’s 1-11 record means that the Owls can do better this year, right? Senior linebacker David Hinds made 110 tackles as a junior last season and will be counted on to anchor a defense that may see more than their fair share of playing team in 2012. The offense is where the questions are for the Owls. They were an embarrassing last in the nation in offense last year even though tailback

Alfred Morris ran for a very respectable 1,186 yards. The problem, Morris went to the NFL and the Owls have holes at QB, tailback and receiver.

Looking on the bright side, away games at Georgia, Alabama and Navy should provide an opportunity for team bonding. Looking for the bright side of a tough year for the Owls.

Overall, it’s going to be a good year for Florida college football fans. The Seminoles are a good bet for the ACC Championship as are the Gators in the always strong SEC, the Hurricanes are great defensively and might surprise some teams - they should be in a December bowl game. The FIU Golden Panthers and UCF Knights are changing conferences and they are going to want to go out with a bang and might take the conference titles with them. If USF matches expectations and puts games against Rutgers and Pitt in the win column, they will really turn some heads. Finally, the Owls can’t possibly be as bad as they were last year.

A few weeks and you’ll surely see team logo fl ags fl ying from car windows, trucks with team magnets proudly displayed, new cool shirts, shorts and socks being worn by fans of all ages and your local bars fi lled with excited Florida football fans ready to cheer at the top of their lungs for all things football!

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Roxy’s Pub-309 Clematis StreetWest Palm Beach, FL(561) 296-7699

Old Key Lime House-300 East Ocean AvenueLantana, FL 33462(Waterfront Game Viewing on the Intracoastal — Come by Car or Boat!)(561) 582-1889

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2013 Ford Mustang V-6Although not as acclaimed or hyped as the new Mustang Shelby GT 500, this V-6 version is much more affordable at an estimated $26,000 to $30,000 for a well-equipped machine. It can accelerate, turn, and stop quicker than most of the competition. And although most testers say it’s a bit heavy, its track specs are more than competitive, they are even impressive -- 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds, quarter mile in 13.9 seconds and breaking from 60 to 0 in just 110 feet. That’s mostly due to an injection of heavy horses and a great set of breaks and tires. The engine is a 3.7-liter, 24-valve V-6 monster and the Mustang puts out an inspiring 305 horsepower. The tires are made by Pirelli.

2013 Buick Verano TurboGone are all the slick, high profile emblems that tattooed the former Verano. The 2013 is a more refined looking car, but its wild side can be found under the hood. That’s where the 2.0-liter, 250-hp, turbo direct-injected engine is nestled. Buick thinks the car can jet from 0-60 in 6.2 seconds and will boast an estimated 30 or so miles per gallon on the highway. Other features include IntelliLink Sirius/XM stereo/information service, a rearview camera and Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is included in the convenience package. Price for the car is not set in stone but it is estimated to be in the $25,000 range.

2013 Porsche Boxster SFor the first time since this car’s inception, Porsche has introduced an all-new Boxster model. This new model is faster, can grip the road better and has better fuel economy. Additional details on the car include a price tag estimated between $49,500 and $60,900. The engine will feature 3.4 liter, 315 horsepower with a DOHC 24-valve H-6 and Porsche believes this Boxster will go 0-60 in 4.8 to 5.1 searing seconds. Transmission is a 6-speed manual; 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. Expected fuel economy is estimated in the mid to upper 20’s for city and highway mileage.


2013 Infiniti JX 35Infiniti’s brand new, three row, seven-seater is geared toward the luxury crossover buyer. Creature comforts galore, massive amounts of legroom and respectable fuel consumption make up this massive new vehicle. Options for the new Infiniti include a high-end Premium Package. This package features a 360-degree parking camera system, front and rear parking sensors, a 13-speaker Bose audio system, driver seat memory, a hard-drive navigation system with real-time traffic and weather, among other things. There is also a Theatre Package and Deluxe Touring Package. The JX 35 generates 265 horsepower from a 3.5 liter V-6, and standard safety features are impressive. Price starts around $41,000.

2013 Cadillac XTSTaking over for the now defunct Cadillac DTS, the XTS promises to be an all-around sparkling achievement for General Motors. XTS will come in Base, Luxury, Premium, and Platinum trims. All versions include GM’s Magnetic Ride Control suspension, front wheel drive, (all wheel drive is available on the Luxury, Premium and Platinum.) The only engine choice is the 304 horsepower 3.6 liter V-6, coupled with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy is estimated at 17 mpg city/28 mpg highway. Front- and rear-side airbags are standard, as are front knee airbags and rear obstacle detection. Pricing starts at around the $44,000 mark.

2013 BMW X1BMW adds this beauty to their successful SUV line. It’s a smaller version of their other sporty SUV’s (X3 and X5) and enhances the hot new “mini” SUV market segment. Taking an excerpt from BMW’s press release it seems as though the company is determined to conquer this SUV division: “Having

demonstrated that it is the perfect blend sports sedan-like driving dynamics and SUV

utility in markets around the world, the BMW X1 is setting out to conquer the U.S. The talented Sport Activity Vehicle of the

premium compact segment will make its U.S. market debut armed with state-of-the-art powertrain technology, innovative features, selective design modifications and extensive interior refinements.” Pricing starts at approximately $31,500.



While the recent article in U.S. News & World Report listed Ft Lauderdale High, Cypress Bay & Nova High School as “… among the best High Schools in the nation,” this didn’t come as too much of a surprise to the students, teachers, administrators and principals at these schools. They knew they were great schools… But it’s always nice to have such a distinguished magazine validate their own thinking.

U.S. News & World Report evaluated more than 22,000 public high schools in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Schools were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals based on state profi ciency standards, exams, how well students are prepared for college and other factors. In all, 14 BCPS high schools received gold, silver, or bronze medals in U.S. News’ Best High Schools 2012 national rankings.

A three-step process determined the Best High Schools. The fi rst two steps ensured that the schools serve all of their students well, using performance on state profi ciency tests as the benchmarks. For those schools that made it past the fi rst two steps, a third step assessed the degree to which schools prepare students for college-level work.

Schools with highest unrounded college readiness index values were numerically ranked nationally from No. 1

to No. 500 and were the gold medal winners.

“These honors demonstrate Broward County Public Schools commitment to preparing students for college readiness,” said Superintendent of Schools Robert W. Runcie. “We challenge our students to embrace rigorous coursework and strive for academic success. These outstanding high schools exemplify the quality, rigor and expectations we hold for all our schools.”

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS), the nation’s sixth largest

public school system, is an “A” rated School District. BCPS is the largest fully accredited district in the nation, with over 258,000 students and approximately 150,000 adult students in 234 schools and education centers and 76 charter schools. For more information about BCPS, visit (www.browardschools.com). Follow BCPS on Twitter (@Browardschools) or on Facebook at (www.facebook.com/browardschools).

The three top schools are Fort Lauderdale High School, Cypress Bay High School and Nova High Schools…

According to U.S. News & World Report…

Best In NationLocal High Schools

“These honors demonstrate Broward County Public Schools commitment

to preparing students for college readiness,” said Superintendent

of Schools Robert W. Runcie. “We challenge our students to embrace

rigorous coursework and strive for academic success. These

outstanding high schools exemplify the quality, rigor and expectations

we hold for all our schools.”

Fort Lauderdale High School Home of the “Flying L” Boasts A Rich History

Fort Lauderdale High School (FLHS) is the oldest continuously functioning high school in Broward County. Its rich history dates back to 1899, when Ivy Cromartie - who was later to marry Fort Lauderdale pioneer Frank Stranahan - welcomed nine students to her wood-framed school house on South Andrews Avenue, just south of the New River in what was then Dade County. By 1914, enrollment reached 325 students, resulting in the building of a new school in 1915. It was known as Central High, because of the large area it served. The fi rst graduating class consisted of fi ve boys!

The “old” Fort Lauderdale High was located where the 28 story Regions Bank and Sun-Sentinel Buildings are now situated. In 1962, a new Fort Lauderdale High School opened in its present location on N.E. 4th Avenue, which was renamed “Flying L Drive” in 2007.

The school’s unique mascot is actually the “Flying L”: a large winged blue “L” with an arrow through its center. That name came about in 1917

during the state track meet when a reporter from the Miami Herald remarked… “Look at that Flying L” as track star Charlie Rhodes ran to victory. The following week, the town of Fort Lauderdale voted on nicknaming all of the school’s sports teams “The Flying L’s.”

Today, FLHS continues a tradition of academic excellence, with 49% of the instructional staff having a master’s degree. The student population refl ects the ethnic and cultural diversity found in the City of Fort Lauderdale. Students are offered numerous workshops and extended learning opportunities. FLHS has built mentoring partnerships with businesses and individuals within the community. A digital pilot program provides iPads for a diverse group of students who are placed in rigorous, project-based college-level courses. The debate team is one of the best in the state.

“This is a school where the entire community — teachers, staff, parents and students — pull together to ensure student success,” said FLHS Principal Priscilla Ribeiro. “This is a team effort

every day, and I am honored to be a part of it.”

The school boasts a vibrant sports program that includes Football, Cross Country, Swimming, Volley Ball, Baseball, Softball, Cheerleading, Men’s & Women’s Basketball, Track, Water Polo, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Tennis, Wrestling and Flag Football. This is a far cry from the two male sports offered in 1915. In 1917, FLHS won their fi rst state championship in Track.

Go Flying L’s! LP

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If visiting your primary care physician (PCP) on a regular basis is not part of your overall health

care routine, it should be. National studies have proved time and again the benefi ts of establishing an active, personal, comprehensive and long-term relationship with your PCP.

Medical journals continue to validate these findings. The International Journal of Health Services recently showed that states with more primary care physicians per capita have better health outcomes, including fewer deaths from cancer, heart disease, or stroke.

Despite years of data, many Americans are still unaware of the critical role of the PCP, who is at the center of a patient’s care.

“A PCP is like a captain of a ship because they navigate the coordination of all the screenings, referrals to specialists, interpretations of test results and medications,” says Moises Issa, M.D., F.A.C.S.G., who practices in Hollywood, Florida. “A strong relationship with a PCP is important because this is someone the patient trusts and feels comfortable with. Additionally, the role of a PCP is to answer patient questions and ensure follow through with their treatments.”

There is a strong shift among providers across the country toward a more PCP-centric approach to delivering health care. In Florida, for example, AvMed Health Plans is introducing CenteredCare®, an approach that emphasizes the importance of building a strong

relationship with the PCP to assure comprehensive, coordinated care.

“One of the best pieces of advice we can offer to optimize our member’s health is to have a good relationship with their PCP,” says Winston H. Lonsdale, Chief Medicare Executive at AvMed Health Plans. “Studies show that people under the care of a strong primary care physician – someone who truly

guides and coordinates care – have fewer hospitalizations and better overall health. It’s important that people visit their PCP regularly – even when they are well.”

To find the perfect PCP, you’ll need to do some research. Not only should he or she be qualifi ed and board-certified, but your personalities should match. Like any good relationship, communication is critical. You’ll need to feel comfortable explaining the intimate details of your physical and mental health, and in turn, the doctor will need to respond to your needs in a way that makes you feel cared for and understood, in addition to providing effective treatment.

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importance of establishing a

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TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH CARE:The importance of primary care physicians

“One of the best pieces of advice we can offer to

optimize our member’s health is to have a good

relationship with their PCP,” says Winston H. Lonsdale,

Chief Medicare Executive at AvMed Health Plans.

BY CHRISTINE BUCAN


The Estate and Gift Tax Laws May Be “A-Changin”(My apologies to Bob Dylan)

Currently, the estate and gift tax exemption is $5,120,000 (adjusted for infl ation from the original $5,000,000 amount). If there are no changes prior to the end of this calendar year, the exemption will return to the $1,000,000 level (adjusted for infl ation). The estate and gift tax rates are now a flat 35%. If the law reverts back after the end of this

calendar year, the marginal rate will return to 55% (also there is a 5% surcharge for large estates over $10,000,000). There is also a generation skipping tax exemption equal to $5,120,000) which shall also revert back to $1,000,000 (adjusted for infl ation) after the end of this calendar year. The 2010 Tax Act inaugurated the concept of portability. This was a way that a surviving spouse could use the unused exemption of the deceased spouse at a later point in time. There were several limitations on its utilization, such as dealing with a second predeceased spouse. That portability concept in the 2010 Tax Act would also expire at the end of this calendar year. All of the above would take place at the end of this calendar year unless Congress affi rmatively changes it, or at least enters a stop-gap bill to extend the numbers into next year.

In light of the fact that there is uncertainty as to what

will happen after this calendar year, there are certain techniques which should be considered by taxpayers. It would be a good idea for all taxpayers to consult with their planners before the end of the year (don’t wait until the last minute), or if they don’t have planners, to obtain one. The major technique taxpayers should discuss with their planners involves gifting. There is a danger that the gift tax and generation skipping tax exemptions will return to $1,000,000, and therefore, many planners may recommend that wealthier taxpayers utilize their full $5,120,000 gifting and generation skipping exemptions before the end of the calendar year. While there is a risk that Congress could try to retroactively claim tax at death on the amount of the exemption utilized over the fi nal exemption eventually chosen by Congress (assuming the chosen exemption is less than that currently allowed), this author believes that such risk is minimal and should not prevent a taxpayer who otherwise desires to utilize their full gift exemption from doing so. There are certain important decisions which must be considered before the gift is made. Also, in many cases valuations are necessary so please don’t wait until December to contemplate gifting.

While there is still a chance that the current gifting and estate tax exemptions will continue indefi nitely, this author has learned one valuable lesson in the years he has been a practicing attorney, and that is “don’t ever try to predict what Congress will do.” LP

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Vintage Couture Fashion Boutique OpensShowroom…By Appointment Only

“What’s old… is new again.” That is certainly the case for fashion in general and at the new Vintage Couture Fashion Boutique, at 1919 NE 45th Street in Fort Lauderdale, in particular.

“We have rolled out the ‘red carpet’ in an effort to make everyone feel like they are a star,” enthused Tohni Jean, owner and Fashion Stylist at the new Ft. Lauderdale Fashion Boutique, TohniStyleTV. “Everyone is a celebrity and should be treated accordingly.”

Upon entering, visitors are immediately aware of the succulent scents of vanilla and lavender, creating an aura of relaxed serenity. The showroom is lined with beautiful, colorful vintage clothing, jewelry and accessories, all selected with impeccable taste by Tohni. Through her contacts with a worldwide clientele and her extensive fashion background, Tohni has assembled a collection that delivers vintage-inspired garments with a modern appeal from such top names as Chanel, Gucci, and St. John, just to name a few.

Tohni’s celebrity-worthy designer vintage have been seen on Rhianna, Thea Oskarsen (UK X Factor pop artist) Tokyo Diiva, Lil’ Kim, Kings of Film and more.

“After fi ve years as an online-only boutique, I decided to open a ‘brick-and-mortar’ showroom so women could actually see and touch the wide selections of fashion merchandise,” Tohni explained. “I’ve had a life-long love of exotic vintage styles.”

In addition to a place to shop, the showroom is available for rentals, sales and trunk shows. Additional services include fashion styling and creative director for photo-shoots, fashion stylist and photographer rentals, music artist and celebrity image development, image and wardrobe consultation and a ‘Total Glam Squad Package.’

After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Fashion

Design, Tohni Jean embarked upon starting her own vintage collection in 2003. As a TV commentator, she covered local fashion events. She turned her passion as a Fashion Stylist and her passion for TV into TohniStvleTV, her online-only boutique launched in 2008.

“I’ve been infl uenced and inspired by my mother and father throughout my life,” Tohni admitted, recalling fond memories of their customers, transformed and smiling at the mirrored refl ections of their tailored garments.

Shopping by appointment only allows for a one-on-one private styling and personal shopping experience with Tohni Jean. For those who just want to drop by, the store is open to the public the last Friday of each month 11-3 p.m..

Call (954) 793-5895 or e-mail [email protected] for an appointment. Visit www.tohnistyletv.com. LP

BY KEVIN LANE

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Why Drive Your Own Car?There are a few luxuries in this

world that are traditionally the domain of the super rich: private jets, exotic vacation destinations, mega yachts and chauffeured driven vehicles. Nobody has quite fi gured out how to bring down the costs of private jets, yachts and exotic travel for the masses but having a Personal Driver to drive you in your own vehicle is now not only affordable but highly practical; enter RedCap www.myredcap.com

RedCap is easily defi ned through its slogan: “Everyone’s Personal Driver.” It is a membership-based, premium, personal driving service for people who value safety, convenience and privacy at an affordable price. Once a member, you have access to a large pool of drivers who have been vetted through a rigorous screening process who can drive you in your own clean, comfortable and safe vehicle. It’s a superior alternative to a smelly cab or an expensive, beat-up Town Car.

There are three categories of membership; Standard, VIP and Elite. You can access drivers for as little as $20 per hour, which includes a basic gratuity. For roundtrip rides the rate is traditionally one-quarter of the cost of traditional car services. As compared to taxis, you can use RedCap one way for a 40 minute trip for approximately $75 versus a one way taxi ride of that length that could easily surpass $100 and leave you without your vehicle.

Utilizing RedCap is simple and seamless. Once you choose your level of membership via the online application you are ready to take full advantage of everything RedCap has to offer. Trips to and from the airport, undergoing a minor medical procedure that would require a family member or friend to waste half a day waiting for you are just the beginning. What about taking children to an after school activity while a parent is stuck in a meeting? Servicing your vehicle; who wants to waste time in an auto dealership waiting room when you can utilize RedCap? RedCap is also an outstanding solution for seniors who no longer drive or have driving restrictions but still own or have

access to a vehicle. Of course, there are those times

when individuals should never get behind the wheel. Sure, someone can call a cab but then you have to arrange to get your vehicle home from the departing destination. Then again, we get back to that whole smelly cab situation.

Of course, the whole drinking and driving issue is the proverbial elephant in the living room and a critical issue in South Florida. According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) survey to assess status and trends regarding the public’s attitudes, knowledge, and self-reported behavior related to drinking and driving there are more than 85 million drunk driving trips per year.

With South Florida having two percent of the nation’s population that translates to approximately 1.7 million drunk driving trips annually in S Florida. Because this is a party destination with more than its fair share of alcohol consumption, it is likely much greater than two percent. At this number, there are

approximately 5,000 drunk drivers on our roads in South Florida each day. Given that most of the activity is centered on Thursday through Saturday night, the 35,000 trips per week likely are spread unevenly across the three day pre and weekend nights. There are likely 8,000 drunk drivers on the road on any given Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) prior to getting their first DUI, the average person would have driven intoxicated more than 80 times, a number authorities believed to be woefully underestimated.

These are staggering statistics! Clearly, RedCap provides an alternative for anyone becoming one of those statistics.

So we get back to the question, “why drive your own car?” Certainly we all want the freedom to hop into our vehicle and drive to a desired destination. But haven’t you passed a chauffeured driven vehicle and said to yourself, “that would be nice once in a while.” Well, that once in a while is now and affordable. RedCap “Everyone’s Personal Driver” it’s that simple! Start enjoying your time in South Florida a bit more without the worry of traffi c, bad drivers, parking, and the associated stress.

David Zwick is Founder and CEO of Ft. Lauderdale-based RedCap. The Company currently provides service to Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. To learn more visit www.myredcap.com LP

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If you have troubling vein issues, and fi nd it hard to carve out time to see a doctor, you are not alone. Like many patients, you are very busy. Your legs may not seem like a priority – today. It doesn’t seem like a life or death issue, so you put it off.

However, varicose vein disease is a progressive disease. If left untreated, it will only get worse and will require more extensive treatment in the future. Because many patients need information quickly, we’ve developed the Soffer Vein app – an easy-to-use, free app in the App Store for iPhones and Android phones. The app provides virtual consultations for patients like you with vein questions. Built to maintain patient privacy, the app also is compliant with all appropriate government health regulations.

Using this app, patients concerned with the appearance of their veins don’t need to wait for an appointment to get reassurance or feedback. They can download the software on their mobile device, then submit photos, and ask questions about treatments, progress or side effects. Patients can also access FAQs, directions and offi ce hours and contact information directly on their mobile device. I can communicate and interact with my patients directly through the app, giving them feedback if their submitted photos are normal or if they should come into the offi ce. The photos can be used to diagnose problems, alleviate your fears or serve as an ongoing record of a patient’s treatment or recovery.

The app also allows prospective patients to submit photos of their vein disease for review. Since

photography is essential in the effective treatment of vein disease, this is a wonderful solution for the busy patient. In the event a visit to the offi ce is required, I’ll be able to prioritize my patients having already received information via the app. And the offi ce is streamlined, as well, because other patients who use the app have received information that they needed without time spent at the offi ce.

For instance, if you do need treatment such as sclerotherapy, which often uses a vein light to make your veins appear a fl uorescent color before injecting with special new FDA approved substance, I’ll know that before you come in. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that you can have better circulation and improved aesthetics with immediate results and only minutes in our offi ce. Conversely, if your vein problem appears more complicated we will know that in advance and block out more time based on the photo you submitted prior to coming in.

Today’s remarkable smartphone technology has made a difference in so many ways. For games, information and news, apps are recognized as part of the 21st Century landscape. Now, the healthcare industry has found wonderful ways to tap into this technology to make patients more comfortable, and to give doctors a new ability to improve communication.

Dr. Ariel Soffer, founder of the Soffer Health Institute and developer of the Soffer Vein app, is board certifi ed in cardiovascular disease. For more information, visit www.sofferhealth.com or call 305-792-0555.

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“I CAN BARELY LEAVE THE HOUSE,” Heidi said, squinting her eyes the entire time.

“Perhaps if we turned off the fl uorescent lights, you’d be more comfortable. I can see well enough with the light coming through my window treatments.”

“Thank you Dr. Woliner. Bright lights defi nitely make my migraines worse. If you could only fi x my IBS with a fl ip of a switch …”

“Tell me more.”“Some weeks I’m constipated, not

having a BM for fi ve days or more, even with laxatives. Lately it’s been the opposite; I’m in the bathroom at least ten times a day. My bum is so irritated that I now see blood on the toilet paper each time I go. And the bloating! I can go from being normal to 5 months pregnant in the span of a few hours.”

I empathized, “I can see how frustrating that can be. What have your doctors told you?”

“The GI looked at me from top to bottom, literally. He said I had acid refl ux, so he put me on Nexium. I don’t have Crohn’s, just hemorrhoids that bleed pretty bad.”

“Anything else?”“I had ‘sludge’ in my gallbladder,

so they took that out. Didn’t help. The ER thought I had appendicitis, so they removed that too.”

“Have you ever been tested for food allergies?”

“Like peanuts? I had a skin test that came out normal.”

“There are many types of adverse reactions to food, and swelling up due to a nut allergy is only one of them. I was actually thinking about the other things: lactose intolerance, gluten allergy, and intolerances to food and food additives, such as MSG [1].”

“Dr. Woliner, I brought you all my old records. If it isn’t in there, then I guess not.”

I moved onto my physical exam, “Say Ahhhh.” As I looked into her mouth, I saw this white/yellow coating all over Heidi’s tongue, as well as two canker sores on the inside of her cheek. Heidi’s breath didn’t smell too good either …

“I think we have our answer. You’re not digesting your food, you’re fermenting it!”

“I don’t understand.”“In addition to our teeth (and

a fork and knife), we digest our food chemically, with stomach acid, digestive enzymes, and good bacteria (Lactobacillus acidophillus, etc). Acid blocking drugs such as Nexium interfere with that process, allowing bad bacteria to grow and putrefy your food [2]. The byproducts irritate your gut, causing canker sores, dyspepsia, and diarrhea [3]. Proteins you’d normally break down,

are absorbed intact, leading to food allergy symptoms of migraines, arthritis, and depression [4].”

“How do we fi nd out what I’m allergic to?”

“I start with a blood test for 150 different foods and additives to see which ones are most likely to be a problem, but the gold standard is a ‘Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Food Challenge’ [5]. I want to know for sure you have a bad reaction, so I don’t restrict your diet unnecessarily.”

“So I’ll have to avoid some foods the rest of my life?”

“Perhaps not. That bad bacteria, ‘Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO)’ is what they call it, causes a ruckus inside your gut [6]. Eliminating the bad bugs, and replacing them with friendly probiotics helps reduce food allergy symptoms [7]. After your GI tract is cleaned up, you may be able to tolerate foods you were previously sensitive to.”

In addition to having an overgrowth of Pseudomonas, which happened to be resistant to several antibiotics; Heidi’s tests showed responses to egg white, pork, onion, chicken, milk and coffee [8]. Challenge testing proved that coffee was a false positive, for which Heidi was extremely thankful. A short course of treatment, combined with a pharmacologic dose of probiotics improved Heidi’s bowel movements to two “Class 4-5 Stools” per day [9].

Upon Heidi’s follow-up visit three months later, “Dr. Woliner, you can keep the lights on; I don’t get headaches anymore [10].”

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REFERENCES: [1] Degaetani MA, Crowe SE. A 41-year-old woman with abdominal complaints: is it food allergy or food intolerance? How to tell the difference. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2010 Sep;8(9):755-9. [2] Uzunismail H, et al. PPIs and food allergy. Am J Gastroenterol. 2010 Apr;105(4):963-4. [3] Campbell AK, et al. Bacterial metabolic ‘toxins’: a new mechanism for lactose and food intolerance, and irritable bowel syndrome. Toxicology. 2010 Dec 30;278(3):268-76. [4] Zopf Y, et al. The differential diagnosis of food intolerance. Dtsch Arztebl Int. 2009 May;106(21):359-69. [5] MacDermott RP. Treatment of irritable bowel syndrome in outpatients with infl ammatory bowel disease using a food and beverage intolerance, food and beverage avoidance diet. Infl amm Bowel Dis. 2007 Jan;13(1):91-6. [6] Ghoshal UC, et al. Frequency of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in patients with irritable bowel syndrome and chronic non-specifi c diarrhea. J Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2010 Jan;16(1):40-6. [7] Savilahti E, et al. Pre and probiotics in the prevention and treatment of food allergy. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2008 Jun;8(3):243-8. [8] Breneman JC. Allergy elimination diet as the most effective gallbladder diet. Ann Allergy. 1968 Feb;26(2):83-7. [9] Bristol Stool Scale. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_Stool_Scale [10] Arroyave Hernández CM, et al. Food allergy mediated by IgG antibodies associated with migraine in adults. Rev Alerg Mex. 2007 Sep-Oct;54(5):162-8.

DR. KENNETHWOLINER

Board CertifiedFamily Physician

9325 Glades Road, Suite 104Boca Raton, FL 33434

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COULD YOU HAVEFOOD ALLERGIES?I TEST FOR 150 DIFFERENT FOODS AND ADDITIVES.


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BEFORE

AFTER


“Welcome…this is my offi ce,” says Chef Gary Wood pointing to the lively kitchen inside Ernie’s Italian Chophouse located in Lighthouse Point. The chef’s warm, wide grin and cheerful approach translates through the evening as he cares for every plate that passes from his hands on the cooking line to the dining area. Schooled at the Florida

Culinary Institute, mentored and cheffed locally at 32 East, Aura and Max’s Grille, he approaches the menu offerings in a wonderfully minimalistic style. “We use only a few ingredients and allow the true fl avor of the food to be present,” the chef shares. This minimalistic method of preparing the small and main plates allows a bona fi de Italian experience.

There is an unpretentious ambiance at Ernie’s. The lounge is lit with soft blue lights that provide a serene feeling from the moment you arrive. The hallway leading to the dining area is white brick and the windows are frosted. Ernie Patti, the owner, greets the regulars and new diners as they enter and you may fi nd him escorting your party to the dining area. The interior of the restaurant translates a South Beach style vibe.

I’m not sure about you but reviewing the menu at an Italian chophouse is always daunting for me. I want to taste everything, especially the unique offerings and the classics. The list of options to try at Ernie’s is not overwhelming. There are a variety of wonderful

specials prepared by the chef with a new twist. “Laughing and sharing each other’s choices is highly encouraged,” Chef Wood says with a big grin.

The Eggplant Stack is a classic and a “must have!” It is breaded and lightly fried, with sliced vine ripened tomato, house made mozzarella cheese and balsamic syrup decorates the plate. Wonderful! There’s very little sauce therefore you truly taste the crispy eggplant.

The grilled Octopus is fl own in from Spain; the full arm is served with cannellini beans, baby arugula and warm limoncello vinaigrette. This is delectable! Don’t miss trying this if you enjoy Octopus. The Veal Meatballs are served over a mixed green salad and a side of fresh ricotta cheese that is to die for.

Original pasta dishes are offered at Ernie’s Italian Chophouse and they are special. Straw & Hay will tempt your palate and is rather rich but worth the calories. This spinach and egg noodle dish with pancetta, onions, peas and a prosecco cream sauce is outrageous! There will be nothing left in your bowl…that’s a promise. And, Black Fettuccine with shrimp, jumbo lump crab, white wine with shallots and toasted bread crumbs is extraordinary. Live a little!

The Chicken Scarpariello for two is a roasted chicken on the bone, cut up and served with sweet Italian sausage and peppers. The agredolce sauce, a traditional red wine vinegar reduction, with fresh rosemary and the fl ash-fried brined chicken can be made for one as well. Unbelievably delicious.

Chef Wood will be delighted to prepare your steak “ordered to style.” The 14 ounce Ribeye is aged 21 days

CHEF GARY WOOD AND OWNER ERNIE PATTI

ERNIE’S ITALIAN CHOPHOUSEBY RANDI AILEEN PRESS

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CHICKEN SCARPARIELLO FOR TWO

to maximize tenderness and enhance fl avor, has a buttery marble and can be ordered rare plus or tar tar with an egg on top if that is your fancy. There is no need for special or extra sauces on a steak when it is prepared that perfect.

A few special sides that you may want to try include the cavatelli with garlic, fontina and parsley. This version of mac and cheese is prepared risotto-style, fresh to order and is made with heavy cream. It’s wonderful! The sautéed brussel sprouts with butter and thyme are also fl avorsome. Other sides include truffl e parmesan fries, beer battered onion rings, whipped sweet potatoes and broccoli rabe. All delicious!

No dinner is complete without something sweet, wouldn’t you agree?

Desserts are made fresh and include, but are not limited to, bread pudding, sorbet, gelato and cannoli.

The cheesecake is made with four pounds of cheese but is light and delicious resembling a souffl é. Satiated is the word that comes to mind when you have completed your dining experience. That is a wonderful feeling!

Whether you are a gourmet food lover or someone who enjoys a more simple approach, Ernie’s Italian Chophouse offers a variety of fantastic choices to experience. Wines are served by the bottle or glass, little bottles of bubbles and a full bar are also available.

Ernie’s Italian Chophouse3150 N. Federal Highway,

Lighthouse Point

954-781-0910ErniesItalianChophouse.

com

CUISINE: ItalianCOST: Moderate-

expensive

HOURS: Dinner dailyRESERVATIONS:

Suggested

RECIPE » 1-3lb. chicken » 2 large red peppers » 4 oz. Italian long hot

peppers » 4-6 oz. Italian sausage » 6-8 oz. Agrodolce sauce

FOR THE BRINE » 1 gallon of water » 1 cup Kosher salt » 1 cup packed brown sugar » 2 bay leaves » 1 Tbsp. Whole black

pepper corn toasted » 4 rosemary sprigs

AGRODOLCE SAUCE » 1 cup red wine » 1 cup red wine vinegar » 1 cup light brown sugar

» 2 shallots, sliced » 1 medium carrot, sliced » 2 rosemary sprigs » 1 bay leaf

INSTRUCTIONS: » In a large stock pot, combine all ingredients for the brine.

Bring the mixture to a boil until salt and sugar have completely dissolved; allow to cool. Cut and divide chicken into 10 pieces and submerge each piece into brine for at least 3-4 hours in a refrigerator. Remove chicken from brine, pat dry with paper towel and set aside and allow to come to room temperature.

» Heat oven to 375 degrees. Remove all seeds from peppers and dice. In a mixing bowl, combine peppers with oil, salt and pepper. Place peppers on an oven pan and roast in the oven until the peppers are slightly tender, approximately 10 minutes.

» Roast or grill sausage until cooked. Reserve. » In a deep fryer with oil at 375 degrees, carefully fry chicken

until an internal temperature of 165 degrees is reached. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate.

INSTRUCTIONS: » Combine all ingredients in saucepot and cook at medium

to medium-high heat. Reduce to half for a syrup like consistency. Strain and set aside.

Take all components and mix together in a stainless steel bowl. Arrange on a large platter. Garnish with fresh rosemary and Italian parsley.

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