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10 YEARS – OLYMPICS - 9/11 – GO RED

This month marks the Tenth Anniversary of Lifestyle Publications. During that time many have imitated, but never duplicated the impact our magazines have in the community.

We have featured your neighbors who are NFL Hall of Famers like Dan Marino, Olympic Gold Medalists like Dara Torres & Misty May Treanor, NBA Champions like James Jones and MLB World Champion Jeff Conine, as well as ordinary people who have done extraordinary things to make our cities better.

I am proud of our Lifestyle team who throughout the years, have contributed their heart and effort to the vision of “building a better community, so business can take care of itself and grow!” I am grateful for our advertising partners who engaged this vision and found value along with success through our partnership. I also appreciate the readers who embraced us each month and supported both the causes we covered and our advertisers.

Even with some challenges, Lifestyle Publications has sustained and continued to grow in credibility and infl uence. Now, we look to do even more in the year ahead with a new chairman and team of experts, who possess years of marketing and publishing experience to continually improve the product and the value we provide to our stakeholders.

The London Olympics added excitement prior to going Back-to-School. There were many inspiring moments, such as the USA Ladies Gymnastics Team, Michael Phelps winning gold along with the most number of medals by any athlete and the Bahamian men’s 4 X 100 relay team winning gold. But nothing could compare to the South African

Sprinter Oscar Pistorius, who also happened to be a double amputee. His spirit and determination to compete should be an example to everyone in the power of “belief!”

It always amazes me when sport brings the world together in a united cause and in a congenial manner. We can only hope world leaders’ transfer this ideal to the political and economic stage as well.

This month is also the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on our country. Fortunately, we have not had any similar events since 9/11. There will be many remembrances and I will be at one - the Tunnel to Tower Run in Fort Lauderdale. This run mirrors the footsteps of fi refi ghter Stephen Stiller, who selfl essly ran back the three plus miles from the Brooklyn-Battery tunnel to the Twin Towers, so he could assist his fellow fi refi ghters. We all saw the rest of the story unfold on television. So, if you are looking to honor the memory of the men and women who perished that day, you can raise an American

fl ag, say a prayer or join me on the 5K run downtown.

The “Go Red for Women” Luncheon takes place at the end of the month at the Marriott Harbor Beach. This is an amazing event bringing together infl uential women from around the community in support of a worthy cause. I encourage you to attend this kick-off to the philanthropy season.

Finally, I wish everyone a safe and Happy Labor Day and to my friends and family celebrating the High Holidays – L‘Shana Tova.

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A senior from Broward County is rushed to the emergency room because she mixed medicationsthat are contra-indicated. Another bounced around from specialist tospecialist, undergoing duplicate testsand procedures.

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the critical role primary carephysicians (PCPs) play in patientcare. PCPs can be many things for a patient — their cheerleader, advocate and even their medical interpreter — but most importantly,the studies prove that having a strongrelationship with a PCP leads tobetter quality of life, more productivelongevity, and lower costs as a resultof reduced hospitalization, improved prevention and better coordination of chronic disease care.

AvMed Health Plans, one of theoldest Medicare providers in SouthFlorida, has embraced a more PCP-coordinated approach to healthcare. The company recently introducedCenteredCare®, which puts the PCP at the center of every member’s care.

According to Dr. Edwin Rodriguez,Medical Director at AvMed, thiscoordinated approach will lead tobetter health outcomes for patients.

“Some 15-20% of Medicare hospital admissions are due to medicationcomplications,” said Rodriguez. “By developing a strong relationship with your PCP, you can avoid this.”

Louise Schendel, a senior fromMargate who visits her PCP every three months, admits she would belost without the lasting relationshipshe has built with her PCP over the years.

“When I have a problem, I call him and he tells me exactly where togo and what to do. I feel like I havesomeone out there rooting for me,” said Schendel, an AvMed MedicareAdvantage plan member for two years. “Without my PCP I wouldn’t have the confidence on where to go and what specialists to visit.”

William Pena, M.D., a primary care physician who practicesin Hollywood, often acts as aninterpreter for patients who don’t

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According to fashion trend experts bangles will be the rage for back to school wear. But they are not only fashionable for kids and teens; adults love to collect them, too. And the more

the better. Bangles come in a variety of styles and are sometimes referred to as “arm candy.” They can easily be purchased from $10 to $50 or more.

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Making wise choices regarding the foods our kids eat has been a hot topic lately. With child obesity rates sky rocketing, even the First Lady is getting involved. But it all starts at home, and although breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, lunch for your kids is also extremely important.

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Carol Costa from Coral Springs suggests using lower sodium products, too. “I buy lower sodium cold cuts for my kids because they are healthier and still taste great,” said Carol. “I also use mayonnaise made with canola oil. It cuts out the unhealthy fat and calories but adds fl avor.”

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fruits and vegetables to your child’s lunch. Grapes, sliced carrots, celery sticks with peanut butter, apples, orange slices, bananas, blueberries and strawberries. You get the idea. If you want to give them two snacks choose a fruit or vegetable and then a small bag of gold fi sh pretzels, baked potato chips, mixed nuts or lower fat cheese packets like string cheese.

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Carol Hague from Parkland packs cinnamon graham crackers or Quaker Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip bars with 25% less sugar.“Graham

crackers are sweet like cookies but have much less fat and sugar compared to cookies,” said Carol. “And although the Quaker bars are granola and made for breakfast, I like to put them in the kids’ lunch because they are like a sweet treat and they love them – and I like the fact that they have fi ber, protein and very little sugar.” THE DRINK

Many parents don’t dwell on the drinks they give their kids the way they do other aspects of their meals, and it’s a mistake. Many juice drinks and water-based drinks are loaded with sugar and calories and are destitute of any nutritional value. If you don’t want to give your kids plain water than try low-fat milk or chocolate milk, lightly sweetened iced teas, or low calorie, low sugar drinks like Minute Maid Fruit Falls. Another great option is V8 V-Fusion Light with 50% less calories and sugar but still offering a combined serving of vegetables and fruit.

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The 2nd Annual Tunnel to Towers Fort Lauderdale 5K Run/Walk, presented by PatriotNational Insurance Group, will take place Saturday, September 8 at 7:30 a.m. starting at Huizenga Plaza, 32 East Las Olas Boulevard.

In addition to a 5K Run/Walk, the event will include a day of family-

friendly activities at Huizenga Plaza to include food trucks, games and entertainment.

Last year, the Fort LaudRun/Walk was the most succof all the community runs with more than 3,000 participants raising more than $75,000 to

support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Special OperationsWarrior Foundation.

“Participants ran alongside fi refi ghters infull gear,” says Cindy Campbell, Director of Client Relations and Events at Fort Lauderdale’s Patriot National Insurance Group, who organizes the event. “It was inspirational to have community members come together for this amazing and worthy cause.”

Started in 2002, the Tunnel to Towers Run recreates the final footsteps of fi refi ghter Stephen Siller who was last seen runningthrough the BrooklynBattery Tunnel with 75 pounds of gear strapped to his back en route to the World Trade Center after the attacks. The event, which was

originally intended as a way for New Yorkers to honor the fallen heroes, has now become a yearly tribute to everyone who lost their lives that day and transcends the tragedy. Last year, more than 20,000 people attended and took part in the NY event. So far, more than 30 communities have signed up to hold a Tunnel to Towers Run in their own towns, with the goal of one run in 343 different cities across the nation.

Cost to register is $35 per adult and $25 per child under 12 on the day of the race.

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If you like great food… exceptional wine… shopping via a silent and live auction with such incredible items as a 12-day Celebrity Cruise in the Mediterranean - and the opportunity to support the ground-breaking work of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, then the 2012 Taste of South Florida is just the ticket!

This year’s black-tie food and wine event takes places at the tre-chic Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, September 22nd. Scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. the evening will begin with a reception featuring several tasting stations and then on to a fi ve course sit-down dinner, each prepared by some of South Florida’s fi nest chefs. To insure there’s energy to spare… Pure Energy Entertainment will be on hand for dancing.

Some of those live and silent auctions include dinner-packages from the area’s best restaurants and fabulous hotel and spa packages for him and her. American Airlines has donated tickets for the auction which will be paired with vacation

destinations including a seven night stay at Elite Island Resorts in the Caribbean and a one week stay in a five-bedroom suite at Aspen’s Snowmass Club. Exclusive Resorts is offering a fi ve-night stay.

As anyone who has ever worked on a non-profi t fundraiser knows, there’s a lot of time, energy and passion that goes into making an event successful. You can ask Casey and Matt Shore and Alexandra (Alex) Mores. This is the 4th year that Casey and Matt are with the event, having been Co-Chairs for the last three years and are now Honorary Chairs. Alex was Co-Chair last year and is now Chairwoman.

“In the 1950’s, few children with cystic fi brosis lived to attend elementary school,” said Jody Kotler with the CF Foundation. “Today, advances in research and medical treatments have further enhanced and extended life for children and adults with CF. Many people with the disease can now expect to live into their forties and beyond.”

“Our friendly and knowledgeable

staff works tirelessly towards the CFF goal and is always ready to help the friends, families and volunteers associated with cystic fibrosis,” said Christina Landshut, Executive Director of the CFF South Florida offi ce.

Committee members helping to plan the event are Matthew DiGregorio, Elisa Hernandez, Michelle Homoky, Paula Morabito, Angie Valdes, Melanie Giorno and Carmen Garcia.

Presenting sponsors for the event are American Airlines, Panache - A Classic Party Rentals Company, Lifestyle Magazine Group, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale. Gold Sponsors are Celebrity Cruises, Equity One, Ernst & Young, Greenberg Traurig, Oswald, SEACOR Holdings, Price Waterhouse Coopers and table sponsor Mercer and Steven Douglas Associates. Other sponsors include Advisory Financial Group, Leo Goodwin Foundation, Oceanus Insurance, Hospital Physicians Partners and Ryder Systems.

Call Jody Kotler at (954) 739-5006 or visit www.cff.org. LP

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18th Annual Taste of South FloridaBY KEVIN LANE



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Go Red For Women Luncheon AndLove Your Heart Workshops

More than 400 infl uential business men and women will gather at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa on September 28th to take part in the 7th Annual Go Red For WomenCelebration Luncheon and Love Your Heart Workshops. Guests will learn about heart disease and support the American Heart Association’s Go RedFor Women movement, a campaign to raise awareness about heart disease, the No. 1 killer of women. This event will empower women and men alike to take charge of their heart and in turn, lead longer, stronger lives. Heartdisease affects one in every three women across the United States. However, only one in five women believes that heart disease is her greatest health threat. “We women are the backbone of the family structure,” said Giselle Cheminand, event chairman and CEO of GCI Worldwide Corporation, the Greater Miami/Fort Lauderdale Go Red Sponsor. “Having a healthy heart, both physically and emotionally, is what allows us to

provide for our families.”The celebration includes

educational workshops and aninteractive boutique by local sponsors starting at 10 a.m., followed by a heart-healthy luncheon at noon. This year’s theme is “Extinguish Heart Disease”because that’s exactly what supporting the American Heart Association willdo – eliminate the nation’s biggest threat. The association encourages all women to take charge of their own heart health by visiting their doctor and knowing their numbers.

Blood pressure, cholesterol and other numbers can be improved by making lifestyle changes, resulting in healthier lives. For more information, please visit www.goredforwomen.org

Contributions to the cause fund local and national Go Red activities that support awareness, research, education and community programs that benefit women locally and across the country. Circle of Red, a very special group of women whocontribute signifi cant resources and infl uence in support of the cause, is crucial in driving local support to fundlifesaving research and to educate women. Duree Ross is the Circle of Red chairman.

Tickets to the event are $125 per person. For further information, sponsorships or tickets, call 954-492-6912 or visit www.heart.org/browardgored. The Go Red For Women movement is sponsored nationally by Macy’s and Merck & Co., Inc. The campaign’s Queen of Hearts is Lorraine Thomas. LP

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Annual For The Public Good Event Legal Aid Service of Broward

County (LAS) and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA) strive to secure justice and change the lives of the underprivileged residents in Broward County. Without the countless hours volunteered by attorneys and community advocates, LAS and CCLA would not have become the “legal arm” for the clients of numerous non-profi t organizations and charities in Broward.

On Friday, September 28th, LAS and CCLA will hold its 11th Annual FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD event to recognize those individuals and organizations who have volunteered their skills and time to provide free quality civil legal assistance to low income individuals and families.

The evening begins with a cocktail reception and silent auction at 6:00 p.m. at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, followed by dinner and an awards ceremony. This year’s auction items range from dining to travel and golf, including a week-long stay in Breckenridge, Colorado; a three-day, two-night stay at the

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina; a Hugh’s Culinary wine dinner; and much more.

The Honorary Co-Chairs are Dr. Arthur and Belinda Keiser, Keiser University, and Carlos and Nancy Reyes, Reyes Law Group. Jean E. Mignolet of Mignolet Business Research Consultants, Inc. is serving as the Event Committee Chairperson. Henry (Hank) M. Coxe, III, past President of The Florida Bar (2006-07), will serve as the evening’s Master of Ceremonies. Mr. Coxe was recently awarded The Florida Bar Foundation’s 2012 Medal of Honor Award, the Florida legal profession’s highest award.

This year’s honorees include: The Honorable Ronald J. Rothschild, Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida; Professor Michael Richmond, Nova Southeastern University; Evan Goldman, Esq., Children’s Services Council of Broward County; Donald A. Yarbrough, Esq.; Charles Fox Miller, Esq., Boies Schiller & Flexner LLP; Ward Kim Vaughan & Lerner LLP; and Roy Rogers, IBI Group.

As the most vulnerable members

of our community continue to face economic hardships every day, these Honorees have stepped forward to work with LAS and CCLA to ensure that they continue to have a voice in the judicial system.

LAS and CCLA are not-for-profi t law firms established to improve the lives of low income persons in our community through advocacy, education, representation and empowerment. As the “legal arm” of 120 plus not-for-profi t organizations in Broward County, they provide free civil legal services such as injunctions for protection against domestic violence; health, housing and public benefi ts to seniors; children’s dependency and kinship representation and other services that improve the lifestyle and living conditions for clients.

Last year LAS and CCLA assisted more than 12,000 members of the Broward County community at no charge. More than 3,000 of those were children.

For more details, visit www.ForThePublicGoodEvent.org or contact Kathy Thomsen (954) 736-2429 [email protected]. LP

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Jeff Conine Celebrity Poker Classic It’s a sure bet there will be a full

house at the Second Annual Jeff Conine Celebrity Poker Classic, an entertaining event that pairs sports celebrities with poker players at all levels for a great cause: raising awareness and funds for the Conine Clubhouse at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

Calder Casino & Race Course will once again sponsor and host the event on Sunday, September 30 with a VIP baseball-themed reception kicking-off the fun at 6:00 p.m. followed by the poker tournament at 7:00 p.m. Twenty tables will fi ll the Studz Poker Club at Calder, each featuring a different sports celebrity or Miami Marlins player to test their poker faces and challenge their skills.

“We are delighted to return as sponsor and host of the Second Annual Jeff Conine Celebrity Poker Classic,” said Austin Miller, president of Calder Casino & Race Course. “Last year’s event was a tremendous success and raised more than $75,000 for the Conine Clubhouse, a true asset in South Florida. We are fortunate to be able to give back and want to help others who are coping with the devastating effects of a child’s illness.”

The fi nal table prizes this year are impressive. They include a fi ve-night stay at the Villages at Punta Gabriela in Costa Rica with airfare for two,

courtesy of Spirit Airlines; a designer men’s watch valued at $10,000; and a coveted main entry seat at the 2013 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, with airfare for two also courtesy of Spirit Airlines.

“Cindy and I are thrilled to bring back this unique event. We greatly appreciate the generosity of the South Florida community and sponsors like Calder Casino & Race Course. Without them, events like this would not be possible,” said Jeff Conine. “Nearly 150 participants came out last year and we are expecting an even bigger crowd this year. We hope to continue to raise funds, which support the ongoing needs of the Conine Clubhouse, a home-away-from-home for families of children under care at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.”

The event will be fl ush with action including a VIP welcome reception to introduce the celebrities with an open bar and everyone’s favorite ballpark specialties. A silent auction will feature sports memorabilia with 100% of the dollars raised supporting the Conine Clubhouse.

The Conine Clubhouse is a free of charge home-away-from-home for families while their children are patients at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, Florida. More than 7,000 families have called the Conine Clubhouse their home at a

most important time in their lives. The Conine Clubhouse provides all the amenities of a three star hotel and is supported through events such as the Jeff Conine Celebrity Poker Classic, the Conine All-Star Golf Classic and community partners such as Calder Casino & Race Course.

A $250 donation to the charity gets you a seat at the tournament, and sponsorship packages are available. The donation to play increases to $300 after September 14. All participants are automatically entered in the Celebrity Bounty where players have a chance to “knock out” their favorite celebrity and win a personally autographed item. To register for the Jeff Conine Celebrity Poker Classic, learn more, or to make a donation, please visit www.ConinePokerClassic.org or call the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation at (954) 265-7241. LP

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From The Outside In

The Royal Dames of Cancer Research, Inc. held its Spring Luncheon in Windows on the Green at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale. The luncheon, an indoor garden party, was the vision of Co-chairs Linda Haury and Merri Grace McLeroy. “We wanted to host a garden party,” said McLeroy. “In order to reduce costs we decided to bring it inside.”

Windows on the Green, with its

two-story windows overlooking the hotels gardens and pools, provided the perfect setting for an indoor garden party. The interior décor featured four tropical gardens designed and installed in contribution by Livingston Landscapes with towering palm trees and plants provided by Bonita Nursery, and an entrance arbor from Flamingo Road Nurseries. This tropical menagerie, with festive tables decorated by or for members, created a spectacular “Alice in Wonderland” experience

for the 95 guests. Kendal l Marcel le Design Associates’ colorful birdbath atop an artificial grass table cover, Susan Farver and Rhonda Ritchie Aslaksen’s butterfly garden, Joey Stotsky’s Zen garden and Joanne Ferrero’s dog park tables, along with others by Babette

Ferre-Kozar, Sharon Gustafson, Carmen Hotchkiss, Mary Kazares and Carole A s s e r, H e l e n a Kolenda, and Nell Lewis McGuire “topped off” the whimsical dining experience.

Menu Chair Jo Anne Lewis and H y a t t ’s S e n i o r Catering Manager K e i t h Wi l l a r d presented a light menu of butternut squash soup, Asian chicken salad and petite desserts. Mary Kazares donated the wine. The theme

was replete with Symphony of the Americas violinists, trunk shows and a “Blooming Silent Auction.” “The tables were unbelievably creative,” said Haury.

“This is the most beautiful and enjoyable luncheon we have ever produced,” said President Joey Stotsky. The Dames raised $5,200 from ticket sales, trunk shows and auction donations by custom jewelry metalsmith Ana Esther Soued, Essentials Boutique, J. Balcazar Linens & Gifts, Jewels by Park Lane and Stella & Dot and

auction donations by Flamingo Road Nursery, Flower City and the Flower City Bonzai Department, Flowers & Found Objects, Garden Works, Holland Garden Center, Victoria Park Flower Studio, Kendall Marcelle Design Associates, artist Rhea Caswell, Coral Ridge Yacht Club, Fort Lauderdale Country Club and the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Resort & Spa.

Fred Lippman, R.Ph., Ed. D., Chancellor of NSU Health Professions Division was presented a check for $160,000, and reported the Institute has been approved for a federal drug patent JFD to work on breast, prostate, lung and colorectal cancer. A second patent for F16 was granted for a tumor blood vessel blocking cancer drug that is expected to shrink breast cancers. RGI is focused on developing strategies and therapies targeting tumors with minimal cellular damage and toxicity. Please visit www.RoyalDames.org for more information and to fi nd out about future events and sponsorship opportunities.

“We wanted to host a garden party,” said McLeroy. “In order to reduce costs we decided to bring it inside.”

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NSU Men’s And Women’s Golf Teams Crowned 2012 National Champions

Fore….“What a day to be a Shark! Winning

two National Championships on the same day is really special, in fact really remarkable,” beamed NSU Director of Athletics Michael Mominey. “The university and the athletic department are so proud of the student-athletes and coaching staffs that make up these teams. We commend them on a season-long commitment to be champions in their respective sports both on and off the fi eld.”

Mominery was referring to the fi ve-day NCAA Division-II tournament that took place recently in Louisville, Kentucky. The Sharks, their mascot since 2005, fi nished the fi rst three rounds second overall, making the eight-team cut to advance to head-to-head match play. They then battled through 36-holes, defeating South Carolina-Aiken in the quarterfi nals 4-to-1 before defeating Central Oklahoma in the semifi nal round by

way of the total strokes tie-breaker to advance to the national fi nal against Chico State. It was truly a historic day for Nova’s men’s and women’s golf teams, with the women’s team securing their fourth national title, while the men’s team brought home

their fi rst win. The women played at the prestigious Persimmon Ridge Golf Course.

Abbey Gittings, who was suffering from a back injury throughout the tournament, came out on the fi nal day

of competition and carded a one-over 73 to move up from second where she started the round and captured the individual title. Gittings, who became the third consecutive individual champion from NSU, had a solid fi nish to her Championship round, carding two birdies and two pars in the fi nal four holes to solidify her spot at the top of the leaderboard and earn her crown as the 2012 NCAA D-II Individual National Champion.

“I could not be more proud of each girl on this team and I am very proud of Abbey winning individually,” commented head coach Amanda Brown. “We made it a goal in the beginning of the year to win the national championship and it feels

great to have accomplished that goal.” The No. 1 NSU men’s golf team

captured their fi rst NCAA National Championship at the par-72 Cardinal Club Golf Course in a fi ve-day, six-round tournament, defeating Chico

“Our guys set this goal at the beginning

of the season and never stopped believing they could win it.

All fi ve of my guys deserve a game ball because everyone contributed in a huge way

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State in a head-to-head fi nal match with a clean sweep, 5-to-0 score.

“This is an unbelievable feeling to be a part of the fi rst men’s National Championship at Nova Southeastern,” said first-year head coach Garrett Runion. “Our guys set this goal at the beginning of the season and never stopped believing they could win it. All fi ve of my guys deserve a game ball because everyone contributed in a huge way this week.”

Five NSU golfers were also recognized with national postseason awards. For the women, Gittings was selected as the NGCA/PING Player of the Year, while teammate Liliana Cammisa was selected as the NGCA Freshman of the Year. The pair joined Daniela Ortiz as First-Team All-America selections.

For the men, Ben Taylor was selected as a First-Team All-America selection, while teammate Oscar Lengdèn received the Phil Mickelson Award presented by the Phil and Amy Mickelson Foundation as the most outstanding freshman in Division-II men’s golf.

In recounting the history of the golf program at NSU, Michael Mominery explained that the men’s and women’s golf team joined the NCAA during the 2003 season and have combined to win five NCAA National Championships. “We have had several All-Americans, including Sandra Changkija, who is currently competing in the LPGA. We’ve also had All-Americans in Taylor Collins and Greg O’Mahoney. Both of them are competing as professional golfers and are trying to make it on the LPGA and PGA Tours, respectively.”

Both teams play at the eighteen-hole Grande Oaks Golf Club, which is across the street from NSU. It’s a prestigious course that was brought to national prominence as the setting for the movie, “Caddyshack.” The Sharks’ practice facility at Grande Oaks is truly an elite level in collegiate golf.

Created amidst natural oak hammocks, Grande Oaks was built in 1959 on rolling terrain and has fairways lined with mature Spanish Oaks and Australian Pine trees.

The par 71 course measures 6,680 yards from the tips. In keeping with tradition, all trees are perfectly square and are aligned to the middle of the landing area, offering a variety of distances from which to play. The architect was William F. Mitchell.

The greens and tees are walk-mowed to provide prime playing conditions. The greens are planted with Tift Eagle, an ultra-dwarf that is superior to others allowing faster, truer greens play. The fairways are all planted in Bermuda 419.


United Way Of Broward County Announces Early Literacy Initiative

Nearly one third of Florida’s third graders attending public school cannot read at minimally profi cient levels. And sadly, those children are four times more likely to drop out of high school. In an effort to ensure more children are reading at grade level by the end of third grade, United Way of Broward County recently announced the launch of ReadingPals, a literacy program for elementary school children.

ReadingPals connects underachieving Pre-K through third grade children with volunteers to assist in improving their reading skills. This three-year initiative is just another way United Way of Broward County is helping children in the community achieve their full potential through education. The goal of the program is to dramatically improve reading skills, which will translate to better understanding and better scores. Third grade is a very critical time in a child’s education because it is when a child should have transitioned fully from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.”

“This is such a crucial age for children to develop and enhance strong literacy skills so they are prepared for middle and high school,” said Kathleen Cannon, President/CEO of United Way of Broward County. “We

are partnering with the community, asking 300 dedicated volunteers for their time and support to help our children succeed in school.”

The program was proposed to combat the underachieving students

who are unable to move forward with their education due to poor test scores. Locally, United Way of Broward County and its Women’s Leadership Council have teamed up with the Children’s Movement of Florida, Carol and Barney Barnett, the Children’s Services Council of Broward County, and Broward County Public Schools to create the program.

“We so strongly believe that the future of our state rests in the hands and minds of our youngest that we

have personally contributed to the launching of “ReadingPals” -- an early literacy initiative in 10 Florida regions. Our goal is to ensure that more children are reading at grade level by the end of third grade,” said Carol Barnett, Chairman and CEO - Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc.

The ReadingPals program will begin during the fi rst week of October and Pompano Beach Elementary School and Endeavour Primary Learning Center Elementary School will serve as the pilot schools. United Way of Broward County’s Women’s Leadership Council is playing a crucial role in recruiting volunteers from within their group as well as the entire community.

“The hour our volunteers will be giving each week will have an

effect that will last a lifetime,” said Kathleen Cannon, President/CEO of United Way of Broward County. “And as an organization, we are honored to be part of such an important movement to help the children in our state improve their reading skills and ultimately graduate from high school.”

For information about volunteering, visit www.unitedwaybroward.org/readingpals. For more information on ReadingPals, please contact Lola Jordan at (954) 462-4850 ext. 143 or [email protected]. LP


“We so strongly believe that the future of our state rests

in the hands and minds of our youngest that we have personally contributed to the launching of

“ReadingPals” -- an early literacy initiative in 10 Florida regions.

Our goal is to ensure that more children are reading at grade

level by the end of third grade.”

BY KEVIN LANE


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Jedi’s StoryMy name is Jedi and I am an Eastern

Screech Owl. I am an educational ambassador at The Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital (SNC) and boy am I glad they exist! The SNC is a wildlife rehabilitation facility and environmental learning center located in Sportsplex Park on fi ve acres of land donated by the City of Coral Springs. They saved my life! Having been hit by a car, I was brought there with head trauma. Since my vision was permanently damaged, I will have a forever home at SNC.

I have a very important job at SNC, to educate the public about the native

wildlife found in Florida. I have other friends helping, too. Coco, the skunk, teaches humans why they should not keep wild animals as pets. Rambling Rose, the opossum, was hit by a car as she slowly rambled across the road loaded down with her babies. The SNC was able to release her rehabilitated babies, but Rambling Rose can’t walk well and now teaches humans

the important role opossums play in nature.

The educators at SNC take me and my friends on outreach programs to schools, civic events, scout functions and assisted living facilities or these same groups can come to the SNC for a program and also a tour of the two dozen outside animal habitats! There is a small per person charge for these group programs. Individual visitors to the Center can visit at no charge, but we sure could use a small donation to help take care of all of us. The SNC is a 501 (c) (3), non – profit that has to raise all the funds needed to treat more than 1,000 native animals per year, build habitats, and maintain the Center with the help of wonderful

v o l u n t e e r s and a small staff.

The SNC also holds Winter, Spring and Summer day camp, conducts a Wednesday Nature Explorers for pre-schoolers and has a Be Kind to Animals feature on Sundays. Wild Birthday parties can be booked on the weekends.

In order to feed and care for all of us, SNC is hosting two big fundraising events. The fi rst is a multi-family indoor garage sale to be held Aug. 25th and 26th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For the three weekends before or by appointment, you can bring your tax deductible donations to the sale site (1308 State Rd. 7 in Margate). We hope you will stop by the day of the event and fi nd your own treasures.

On November 3rd , enjoy an elegant night of music, food and dancing at our Feather and Fur Ball being held at the Woodmont Country Club in Tamarac. Tickets are $70 for SNC members and $80 for non – members. Sponsors, items for auction and ads for the souvenir journal would be greatly appreciated and we hope to see you there!

More information on these events is on the web site www.sawgrassnaturecenter.org or you can call my humans at 954-752-9453. My friends and I thank you! LP

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Fighting For ChildrenHoward Talenfeld has made his career as a zealous

advocate for Florida’s at-risk children and adults. The name partner with Fort Lauderdale law fi rm Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky, Abate & Webb, Talenfeld protects their rights by litigating for those harmed by others, as well as pushing for institutional change in Florida’s foster care, juvenile delinquency and mental health systems.

Yet, one of his proudest accomplishments remains the founding in 2002 of Florida’s Children First, the state’s leading non-profi t child advocacy organization. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, FCF’s board recently elected Talenfeld to his sixth term as its president.

He also helped found Florida Youth SHINE, which supports former foster kids who have “aged-out” of the state system – and who help lobby lawmakers to better fund and assist abused, neglected and foster kids.

Talenfeld himself has lobbied state leaders, whether to increase funding to train volunteer attorneys and guardians ad litem working with abused and neglected children, or to pay for mandatory legal representation of children in dependency court. His hundreds of hours spent volunteering each year have earned Talenfeld the Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year Award for the 17th Judicial Circuit in Broward County, the Florida Bar’s President’s Award of Merit the Bar’s highest honor and the Russell Carlisle Award for his relentless child advocacy

work on behalf of Legal Aid of Broward County.Not surprisingly, Talenfeld is a tenacious attorney

for his at-risk clients. In a 2000 case stemming from foster-care abuse, he won a class-action settlement that almost tripled the funding for child welfare services in the county. The win also helped get passed a state law requiring local school boards to transport foster children to the same school when they move to a new home. Talenfeld assisted in the writing of Florida’s Foster Children Bill of Rights, Florida’s pilot project on representation of foster children

in Dependency Court, and Florida’s breakthrough interagency education bill for foster children.

Talenfeld has sued state agencies and private care providers that have harmed – and in some instances, killed – children and adults under their care. His arguments have led to state reform and improvements of its practices and policies regarding care for the state’s most vulnerable children and disabled adults.

Among his many cases, Talenfeld recently negotiated a $3 million settlement for a young Broward County boy who suffered severe brain injury when county workers failed to act on warnings of parental abuse. He successfully employed federal civil rights statutes that helped penetrate Florida’s sovereign immunity policy and enable clients to receive awards above the state’s $300,000 statutory limit.

As a respected expert who’s interviewed frequently by CNN, Prime Time Live and 20/20, Talenfeld recently was featured in Florida Super Lawyer

Magazine. One of his most heart wrenching damage cases continues to be followed closely in the New York Times.

A Pittsburgh native, Talenfeld studied business at the University of Miami, and in 1979 graduated from its School of Law. He began his career as a litigator in commercial and personal injury law. The sibling of a mentally disabled younger sister, Bess’s infl uence on him helped guide Talenfeld to his chosen area of law.

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“As you all know, my condition and subsequent surgeries have left me a signifi cantly checkered memory, which is why I am determined to limp my way across this country and meet with you all again in an effort to rebuild some of these memories and relationships that are so important to me,” David Menasche wrote on his Facebook Page by way of explaining his new “Vision Quest.”

You see, for the past 15 years, David has been a teacher at Coral Reef Senior High… and a beloved one at that. Six years ago his life changed dramatically. “I was diagnosed with brain cancer… and after three surgeries and 30-rounds of radiation and chemotherapy, there hasn’t been any marked improvements,” he said. In fact, having lost most of his mobility on his left side and most of his vision, he had to give up teaching.

David might have heard the success maxim that “… a bend in the road isn’t the end of the road,” or his years of positive thinking and inspiring teaching kicked in… because he’s set a new and challenging goal… to see the Pacifi c Ocean!

And he’s not just going to buy a ticket and fl y out to the west coast… not David Menasche… he plans to set out on a road trip, staying with former students all across American… sleeping on their couches. He leaves November 2nd.

“I decided that since I’m going to have a lot of

time on my hands and I’m not going to be able to go to school to meet my students and former students, then I should set out on the road and go see them,” he said. Since “… putting a request for couches” on his Facebook page, he’s already had many offers and he’s planning his trip accordingly.

“I’ve never been to California. I grew up in South Florida and the Atlantic Ocean was always there for me. But there’s this other one on the other side of

the country that’s beckoning for me, and I just can’t refuse its calling anymore. I would really like to see it. It seems like the kind of thing a person should see while they still can,” he said, referring to both his cancer and the slow loss of his vision.

According to Kara Trucchio, a former student who was interviewed on NBC 6 South Florida, “...he inspired us to be the people we are today. He is the reason I became a school counselor. He gave us that drive, that inspiration… and it was contagious!”

And if all of this wasn’t enough, David plans on documenting his trip to inspire his students even though he’s no longer teaching. He’s currently committed to hiring a professional fi lmmaker to document the journey and raising money to finance the documentary.

“I sincerely appreciate your continuing support for this project and I am hoping that we will all be in an internationally released documentary fi lm together. We are not quite there yet, but we are not done yet either,” he recently posted on Facebook.

If you’d like to follow this remarkable individual’s Vision Quest… and/or contribute to his documentary fi lm project, go to www.facebook.com/DavidMenaschesVisionQuest.

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Taylor Collins was born in Miami and grew up in Doral, the golfi ng community that hosts the PGA Tour in South Florida. So it seemed natural that she would become a golfer. Actually, from a very early age, Taylor was equally active in softball, soccer and basketball. A common thread woven though all of these sports has been her passionate, competitive nature, leading her to be an all-star on her teams.

“Our family has been a golf centered family despite all the different sports we have played,” said her big brother Ryan. Taylor looked up to her dad, Keyron Collins; and since he was always playing golf she followed in his footsteps. “At the age of fi ve, my sister qualifi ed for her fi rst competition called the Ryder Pitch, Putt and Drive competition. She continued her success as a youngster in elementary school through college. Throughout her school years, she enjoyed

many things outside of golf… but golf was always #1,” Ryan added.

Although her mother, Mimi Collins doesn’t play golf, she’s always been super supportive. “Mom has been my #1 fan! Over the years, she’s driven me to countless practices, attended most of my tournaments as well as getting all the behind-the-scenes things ready, down to the smallest details like clothes and food,” Taylor beamed.

Bob Toski, who was Keyron’s golfi ng mentor, took Taylor under

his wing when she was in grade school and together, he and her father taught her the mechanics of the golf swing as well as the mental part of the game. “We called him our golf-father, Taylor mused. A strong bond developed and he is “… considered family.” Bob Toski resides in Boca Raton and remains active in his golf instruction.

After attending elementary and middle school at St. David’s Catholic School and St. Thomas Aquinas high school, Taylor attended Nova Southeastern University; all the while, pursuing golf. She competed for four years on the NSU women’s golf

team where she became one of the most recognized athletes in school history. She guided the Sharks to three national championships and won the NCAA Individual National Championship in 2011, shooting 10 under par for the tournament over four days and setting the record for the lowest score of a champion ever in NCAA history. After graduating with a degree in Sports Management in 2011, Taylor turned Pro.

“Golf is a HUGE part of her life,” Ryan pointed out. “She spends about six-hours a day practicing or playing when she has an off week and close to 10 hours when she is traveling/preparing on a tournament week.”

When the 23-year old Davie resident isn’t playing golf, she is a pretty normal girl who loves cross word puzzles, music, going out with friends, working out, eating healthy, and being with her boyfriend. She also enjoys playing with the family dog, aptly named Bogey!

What’s next? “I am getting ready for next spring’s competitions with strength training and conditioning,” she said. To keep up with Taylor Collins, visit taylorcollinsgolf.com.

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“It’s important day in and day out (bad weather or good) that I explain

to the viewers the “why” behind what is happening.”


david bernard What peaked your interest in choosing

to become a meteorologist?

There were two defining moments. The first

was during a summer at Camp Longhorn in the

Texas Hill Country. It was blistering hot and we

had a late day, fast moving squall line move

across the lake. The winds must have been

close to 80 miles per hour. Some of the cabins

actually floated on the lake and were torn from

the piers. The second was my freshman year

in high school. Hurricane Alicia, Category three,

hit my hometown of Houston on the second day

of school. It was the worst storm there since

Carla in 1961.

What would have been your other career

path if meteorology didn’t work out?

I think I might have been a therapist. I guess

that’s my part-time job. I do like to listen to my

friends! What I would like to be is a professional

singer. No chance of that EVER happening!

Describe what the day in the life of a

meteorologist looks like.

That’s the exciting part of my job. Every day is

different and every weather situation that comes

along is never quite the same. Sure there are

days that seem the same but you can always find

some detail to look at and analyze that makes

forecasting a challenge.

How has technology enhanced your

ability to perform your job better

over the last fi ve to 10 years?

When I started my broadcasting

career in 1992, the Internet

was embryonic. Television

weather graphics were

slowly becoming more

sophisticated. I remember

in 1993 my station received

the first graphics system

based on Windows! That

was a watershed. As the

Internet came onto the scene

throughout the 1990’s, it expanded

exponentially the amount of data available

to forecasters and it increased the speed at

which that data was delivered. These two factors

changed our business, like many others, forever

and for the better.

How do you keep your audience

engaged now that there are so

many online and weather

applications at people’s

fi ngertips?

Everyone knows you

can just open your

phone or tablet and

get a quick look

at the forecast or

glance at the radar.

I’ll be honest, on

most days when the

weather is uneventful,

that’s what people do.

However, I recognize

that when things turn

for the worse, we still want

human contact whether on

the web or the tube so to speak.

Therefore, it’s important day in and day

out (bad weather or good) that I explain to the

viewers the “why” behind what is happening.

I am able to share what the best actions for

them to take if it’s a life or property threatening

situation. This is the type of detailed information

people are looking for when they need it most.

In the past, the summers would have

sunny days until mid-afternoon when there

was a brief rain shower. Now it seems that

there’s more rain in the a.m. and also late

afternoon. Has there been a shift in the

weather patterns?

It’s funny. I hear this in one form

or another often in South Florida!

There are always changes in

the weather patterns. Some

summers are more wet than

others. We can have a lot of

extremes with rainfall here

and go from very dry to very

wet in a short amount of time.

Our rainfall pattern during rainy

season is pretty random. In the

broad sense, our rainiest time is late

May and June. July is sometimes a bit drier

and then as the hurricane season gears up, the

rain picks up August through October until the

dry season begins again.

What was the strangest

weather occurrence you

can remember?

This happened

years ago when I

was in Amarillo,

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The first time

I saw it rain

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Huge amounts

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drawn into strong

thunderstorm updrafts

and it mixes with the

raindrops creating mud

drops! Talk about a dirty windshield!

What charities do you use your celebrity

status to support in South Florida?

I have been really fortunate to be involved with

the Mental Health Association of Southeast Florida

(formerly MHA of Broward County). The people

are phenomenal and they offer innumerable

services to people in need in our community.

Two of my favorite programs they offer are the

9Muses Art Center that provides an artistic

outlet for those recovering from a mental illness.

Listening to Children is a mentoring program in

our schools. Children meet with screened, trained,

professionally supported Listener volunteers for

thirty minutes weekly to enhance self-esteem

and improve communication.

What would people be surprised to know

about you?

My most recent trips took me to Colombia and

California where I drove the entire Pacific Coast

Highway for the first time. I also enjoy swimming

laps as well as yoga. I love champagne, prefer

white wine over red, and like dark beers the best.

I like country western music a lot.

What’s a perfect weather day look like

for you?

A sunny, low humidity 80 degree day in March

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Funny thing, I actually remember thinking a

lesson about clouds in middle school was the

most boring thing I’d ever sat through! Everything

changed in high school when I read “Silent Spring” by Rachel Carson. I knew I was destined

to explore Environmental Sciences. She was such

a strong and passionate woman.

What would have been your other

career path if meteorology didn’t work

out?

My undergraduate degree is in Secondary

Mathematics Education. I love children and

enjoyed the classroom. The other career I

daydreamed about was becoming a volcanologist.

I took some geology classes, but it simply didn’t

seem practical.



There are two shifts: early morning and late

night.

For example, the morning meteorologist is

awake by 2 a.m. and at work between 3 a.m.

and 4 a.m. We forecast using a mix of the latest

computer models, radar and satellite data, and

surface maps. We build the graphics you see on

air. We write a forecast for the station website,

twitter and facebook. Hair and makeup must

also be complete before going on air at 5 a.m.

After the morning newscast, we do several short

weathers throughout the Today Show. Finally, we

present the weather during our 11 a.m. newscast.

How does technology enhance your ability

to perform your job?

There will always be some degree of error

because there will always be missing data in

the model runs. Why? Because it is impossible

to input or even compile information from every

inch of the earth’s surface at every layer. So

we have to compare the model runs with what

we know about current conditions and the way

the atmosphere flows.

Radar is often time our most valuable tool. It

gives us access to location and rate of rainfall.

It also gives us insight into movement of rain

(velocity) that can identify rotation and

potential tornado development. At

NBC 6 South Florida we have our

own Doppler radar that gives

us this information minutes

earlier.

Does your audience

ever give you a

hard time when the

weather report is

inaccurate?

Of course! It absolutely

stinks when the forecast is a

bust. No one feels worse than

the meteorologist with his or her

face on that forecast. I always say,

“we are only as good as our tools.” It’s

not a perfect science and we do the best we

can with the information that we have.

When I was working in Massachusetts we

forecasted eight inches of snow with one storm. I

woke up that morning (I had slept at the station)

to find a mere ½ inch of snow. That’s it! An

extremely dry air mass caused all our snow to

evaporate. Radar even showed snow all night,

but it never made it to the surface. All the

meteorologists in town were mortified that our

forecasts were such a failure. I knew some guys

that were depending on the cash from plowing

to buy Christmas presents. I felt awful. I didn’t

show my face in public for a week!

What was the strangest weather

occurrence you can remember?

Large hail is always an event here in south

Florida. About a month ago we had golf ball

size hail in Coral Gables.That’s out of the norm.

Can you share some really interesting

weather facts that people may not

know?

Overnight lows don’t usually happen at

midnight. I’ve met many people who believe it’s

coldest in the middle of the night. The longer it’s

dark, the colder it gets. Overnight lows happen

close to sunrise.

Can you share

some of the ways

you use your

celebrity

status to

share your

passions.

School visits

are always a

blast! I love

when teachers

request a visit

from our team.

I’ve made an

effort to be involved

with the Make-A-Wish

foundation. Everything they

do is inspirational and literally life

changing. I will help them out however I can in

the future, whether it’s scooping ice cream to

raise money or tape interviews.

What would people be surprised to

know about you?

I’m married to my high school sweetheart.

We first met in first grade, but we didn’t become

friendly until late middle school. Classic cliché

of book worm (me) and athlete falling in love.


for you?

A 50 degree morning, warming to the upper

70s or lower 80s is perfect with some sunshine,

and I can take the kids to the beach.

What’s your personal/professional

mantra if you are willing to share it?

PROFESSIONAL: Good things happen to good

people. I’m always mindful of how my actions

impact others.

PERSONAL: Family first. When I’m 80 years

old the most powerful memory of me will be the

one I leave with my children and family.

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fortunate to the best of my ability. This is my day in day out mantra.”


jeff berardelliWhat peaked your interest in choosing


I have wanted to be a meteorologist since

the age of three! Always was fascinated with

the science of weather and wanted to “teach”

to spread my passion. It occurred to me in my

very early years (maybe age six) that the best

way to teach weather would be to become a

TV meteorologist.

What would have been your other career

path if meteorology didn’t work out?

Unemployed.



Well that depends on what the weather is.

If it’s sunny then our day is pretty standard.

We arrive at work, review weather maps, draw

weather graphics and present the forecast on

the air.

How has technology enhanced your

ability to perform your job better over

the last fi ve to 10 years?

Computer models have definitely become

better. The forecasts are more accurate. We

have instant access to just about everything the

moment it occurs. Social media allows us to not

only be more accurate but faster. Our computers

at CBS4 are the latest technology available so

we can make graphics much faster, thus spending

more time on making our forecasts.

How do you keep your

audience engaged now

that there are so

many online and

weather applications

at people’s fi ngertips?

I was not a lover of

technology but it meant

getting immersed in it to

an unimaginable degree so

that I could continue to engage

our viewers. I decided in 2007 to

develop a new kind of internet technology

called interactive radar. I named the software

and company ZoomRadar. You will hear CBS4

promote this often on air. We use that technology

on our website here in Miami and it is

currently being used by over 100

media sites nationwide. It allows

users to zoom in and out of

the map and view where

thunderstorms and

tornado warnings are.

This was the first of

its kind. Now every

media site in the

country has this

type of technology.

The link is: www.

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zoom-radar or www.

zoomradar.com.

Does your audience

ever give you a hard

time when the weather

report is inaccurate?

Weather is a variable obviously but people

don’t always understand that.

People will often ask you the same question

several times until they get the response they

are looking for.



I witnessed a huge waterspout in Tampa Bay.

It was as picturesque and as large as you could

imagine.

Can you share some really

interesting weather facts

that people may not know?

There are more

interesting weather facts

than you can imagine at:

http://zoomradar.com/

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Can you share some of

the ways you use your

celebrity status to share

your passions.

I am very active in two major causes at

the moment. I’m on the board of The Children’s

Cancer Caring Center (CCCC). We provide free

cancer treatment for children of families here

in south Forida who have limited

resources or no insurance.

I organize events to

raise money and

awareness. After I

had volunteered

for a year

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my girl friend

through the

charity. She

had cancer

from 3-8 yrs

old. The CCCC

saved her life.

She is 27 years

old and healthy

living in Margate. So

thanks to volunteering

with the CCCC I met the

woman of my dreams.

The Tunnel to Towers Run is also close

to my heart. September 8th will be the second

annual run here in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

I became involved here because I was involved

with starting the original Tunnel to Towers

Run in New York City after 9/11. Most of the

money these days goes to support our wounded

veterans. We are working with Gary Sinise to build

special custom homes for amputees all across

the country. Next year we will build a home for

a local hero right here in Florida. His name is

Corporal Michael Nicholoson, a triple amputee.

What would people be surprised to

know about you?

I used to be a commercial fisherman.


for you?

Two feet of snow falling on the slopes or flat

calm seas in the Gulfstream would be my perfect

weather day.



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I feel it is my duty to help those less fortunate

to the best of my ability. This is my day in day

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Since I’ve always been very studious and

a bit of a geek, I was very focused and really

enjoyed learning about how the atmosphere

works. Growing up in South Florida, I’ve always

been in awe of the power of Mother Nature.

I will never forget when Hurricane Andrew

devastated South Florida. I was with my family

in Southwest Miami-Dade; the power went out,

we were holding up a mattress in the hallway

and a flashlight, listening to Meteorologist Bryan

Norcross in the dark as the storm moved across

our neighborhood. The winds were howling like a

freight train, the house was shaking and it was

one of the most terrifying experiences of my life.

Bryan helped to guide us through the storm. He

is certainly a role model. When I think of Andrew

and all the tropical storms and hurricanes that

I’ve experienced and survived, I feel a huge sense

of responsibility now as a meteorologist in my

hometown. There’s a personal connection here,

not only to my family and friends, but to the

entire community that I grew up in. We are all

dedicated to preparing, informing and protecting

south Florida.

What would have been

your other career path

if meteorology didn’t

work out?

If meteorology

didn’t work out, I

may have continued

to pursue a career

as a television host

of a motivational

show like “Oprah”…I

am a huge fan of

Oprah and I would

love to inspire and

move viewers like Oprah

has throughout her career.

I also think it would be fun to

host a show like Entertainment Tonight or Live with Kelly. And then I’ve

always said it would be nice to record an album

of Jazz standards and timeless classics like the

singer Michael Buble, but my album would be

the female version in English and Spanish.

Describe what the day in the life

of a meteorologist looks like.

It’s not as glamorous as it

looks. Working the early

morning shift involves

a lot of sacrifice and

discipline. I wake

up around 3 a.m.

because I need to

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Back in January of 2010 it felt very

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reports of snow in South Florida

during my weathercast.

Everyone was so excited

about the reports of the

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On January 9, 2010

the National Weather

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snow flurries in

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of Miami-Dade and

Broward counties. I will

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talk about the snow during

my weathercast because it is

so rare that it has only happened

once before back on January 19, 1977 when

Miami received its first recorded snowfall. It

only consisted of extremely light flurries, but

this Blizzard of 1977 is one of only two times

that it’s ever snowed in our Magic city.

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highs in the mid to upper 70s. But the weather

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amazing to see the skies open up and all the

ingredients come together in the atmosphere to

produce that “liquid sunshine.”



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me: “Luck is what happens when preparation

meets opportunity,” –Seneca. I always strive

for excellence in whatever I do. It has been a

wonderful journey so far, but I have many more

goals and I know the best is yet to come. I want

to continue to learn, grow and evolve as a

meteorologist and a broadcast journalist.

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Growing your company through social media involves more than sticking Facebook and Twitter logos onto a print ad. It also means more than uploading your latest press release or advertisement to your Facebook page.

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In the past few decades childbearing timing has changed, with late pursue of pregnancy becoming an increasing phenomenon. Whether the reason is the availability of better contraceptive options, wider opportunities for further education and career advancement for women, a late marriage or remarriage, or diffi culty achieving pregnancy, more women are crossing the age of 35 or even 40 before thinking of getting pregnant. In fact 14 percent of all births in the United States were to women at 35 years or older.

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You can’t change your age but can take care of your overall health; to help reduce risks during pregnancy:

Eat healthy foods; gain a healthy amount of weight. Exercise with your health care provider’s guidance. Don’t drink alcohol, smoke or take illegal drugs.Don’t take any medications or herbal supplements without fi rst checking with your health care provider.Get all medical conditions under control before you get pregnant, since it could make a real difference to your baby.

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