Winter in the Park - Imperial Point Civic Association

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Winter in the Park - Imperial Point Civic Association
Imperial Point Association
Incorporating Coral Highlands, Westfield and Colonial Ridge
Winter in the Park
Upcoming Events
Winter in the Park
December 12, 2014
6:30-8:30 PM
Dottie Mancini Park
Friday, December 12th
6:30 - 8:30pm @ Dottie Mancini Park
December 29th
Please Note Bulk Trash South of
62nd St. instead of December 25th
December 31st
Ring in the New Year with the
City of Fort Lauderdale
January 6, 2015
City Commission Meeting
January 12, 2015 - FREE PIZZA!
Imperial Point General Meeting
Broward Health Imperial Point
Auditorium 7:00 PM
January 20th 6:30 PM
Imperial Point Board Meeting
Broward Health Imperial Point
All are welcome.
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what she has accomplished. This year she raised $1699.65
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As a lifelong athlete and elite level soccer player, fitness is
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conditioning specialist, a personal trainer, based at The Fitness
Clinic in the Imperial Square Shopping Plaza. I work with my
personal clients daily, helping them to achieve their individual
goals to become the best possible versions of themselves.
In athletics, it is of the utmost importance to have a comprehensive training
program which not only includes the elements of cardiovascular conditioning,
strength training, plyometrics, flexibility, and balance, but the creative skill to
combine the best elements of each for a sport-specific outcome, and I pride
myself on expanding my training knowledge and acumen to help others develop
the way I trained myself. It is my passion for athletics and fitness which compels
me to want to help young people on their journey to becoming better athletes
on and off the field, and my commitment to hard work in academics as well.
I can help the elite soccer athlete seeking sport-specific training, and the
aspiring athlete seeking to become elite. I have the creativity to help them
leave a plateau or break a barrier and perform at their highest levels.
When can we meet to talk soccer and training?
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President’s Message
THE IMPERIAL POINT ENTRANCEWAY
IMPROVEMENT TEAM
Dear Neighbors,
Another year and lots of activities in our Neighborhood. My wish is that more of you get involved in 2015 and help us
with your ideas of more that can be accomplished.
I hope you have noticed our Habitat Gardens in the Entranceway on Federal Highway and Imperial Point Drive. We have
applied for our official certification from the National Wildlife Federation. We should have the signs up soon. A big thank
you to Paramount Concrete who helped us with the Bird Baths, the City Parks Department, Father and Sons Sprinklers
and all the volunteers who did the planting. The Butterflies came immediately as we were planting and have remained.
What a sight to see if you sit on my Bench.
Fall Harvest Picnic was another big success with new restaurants and more entertainment. If you weren’t there, you
missed a great event in our newly renovated Park.
Winter in the Park is December 12th from 6:30-8:30, note the time change. Again, some different entertainment and the
ride on the horse drawn wagon around the Park. We invite you to decorate your houses in this area and win the prize
for the best decorated home on the route.
Don’t forget the Little Free Library in the Park. You Got Books? Donate your already read books for someone else to
enjoy. Leave one, take one, donate many. This is a good addition to our Park.
You will find your Membership Card in a self addressed envelope in this edition. Membership begins in January, you can
also pay by pay pal on our web site. Let’s have a good membership Year.
Our General meeting is January 12th at 7:00 PM at Broward Health Imperial Point. Come join us for a Pizza Party and
hear plans for the New Year. It is also time for election of officers, so if you would like to join the Board, please call Sue
Fuhr,954-776-6770. We will again invite our elected officials.
Don’t forget to bring a donation or some nonperishable items for The Pantry of Broward to Winter in the Park. This
organization is important to our City and to those Seniors who need this assistance.
I wish each of you a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season and a wonderful 2015.
See you at Winter in the Park.
Betty Shelley
Imperial Point Association President
Sincerely
Betty Shelle­­y
PHOTO: Betty with her
Grandson Yonnie and
Son-in-law Alan
at Fall Harvest.
Thanks to all who participated to improve our entranceway in compliance with the National Wildlife Federation
certification guideline effort! We have submitted our application, purchased signs and will keep you posted!
Betty Shelley, Susan Filippone, Ron Filippone, Bonnie Burke, Loretta Boyd, Linda Nugent, Connie Brandt, Kimberly Pearson,
Matthew Pearson, Lorraine Verano, Jeff Cole, Bob Collier, Chuck Hunziker, Jared Dawson
Jeremy Wright and Tommy Schuchard - Public Works
WE ARE IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH THE UPKEEP OF THIS PROJECT. If you are a student or a scout in need of
community hours or just an invested neighbor, please contact Betty Shelley at (954) 938-9230.
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IMPERIAL SQUARE GLOWS FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
IMPERIAL SQUARE glows for the holidays. TEE-JAY THAI SUSHI brings a new glow to the
shopping center with a enchanting new Asian interior design that is so spectacular it
will make you want to bring the whole neighborhood to enjoy the Asian ambience and
the awesome Asian cuisine. The restaurant glows in rich colors of orange, red, with a
glimmering creamy onyx sushi bar that energizes the atmosphere surrounding the
mesmerizing salt water fish tank at the entrance. PANERA BREAD AND BAKERY has a
new Fall Holiday menu with a Turkey Cranberry Flatbread. Open more hours from 6
am to 10 pm Monday thru Saturday and Sunday 7 am to 9 pm. MOOMOO YOGURT has
new Fall holiday flavors to delight the whole family. SMASHBURGER is a favorite of the
whole family with the best Angus burgers in town as well as great salads, milkshakes,
and those delicious garlic rosemary Smashfries. SWAMI JUICE introduced cold pressed
organic coffee known as SWAMI BREW. It is so..awesome everyone is talking about its
rich flavor.
JR JEWELERS is glowing with brilliant holiday gifts for the special people in your life. Come see all the new holiday items
Jo and Bob have collected for you this season. BELLA ME BOUTIQUE is all decked out for the holidays with dazzling gifts
and clothes for the holidays. Everything is affordable ! VIRGILIUS MEN’S AND WOMEN’S FASHIONS is filled with the holiday
spirit and some wonderful holiday shirts, slacks, jackets and suits for the man in your life. IN SYNC SALON & SPA is here
to make you glow for the holidays. Their staff knows just how to make you look and feel your best. GOLDEN CLIPPER OLD
FASHIONED BARBER SHOP is here to keep the men in your life looking great. HOLIDAY GIFT CERTIFICATES are available at
all the Imperial Square shops. FEDEX OFFICE is ready to ship your gifts!
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LEARNING EXPRESS TOYS is so enchanting this time of year with special gifts to delight and educate at the same time.
It has wonderful crafts to keep family busy during the holidays. Come and get into the holiday spirit early by finding
that perfect toy or craft that will make the holidays glow for the children in your life. SCUBA NETWORK has scuba and
snorkeling equipment for the whole family at discount prices, servicing of equipment and dive travel. With over 20
years experience and thousands of completed certifications with a professional and informative staff to serve you.
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Consultation, Skin Analysis, and 50 Minute Treatment
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EXPEDIA CRUISESHIP CENTER has some spectacular deals on cruises to delight the entire family. Come talk to Kevin
and Jennifer and they will find you the perfect vacation. GNC NUTRITION is ready to help you with all your health and
wellness needs. FITNESS CLINIC & GYM has monthly memberships and personal trainers to get you into shape. The gym
has new equipment that is state of the art! HEARING CENTER of BROWARD, BRICKELL CHIROPRACTIC & WEIGHT WATCHERS
are ready to serve your health needs. EXECUTIVE DRY CLEARNERS & LAUNDRY will keep your wardrobe beautiful for the
holidays.
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EFFICIENT AFFORDABLE RESULTS CLASSIC DECORATIVE HARDWARE and MELTINI KITCHEN AND BATH have great holiday ideas for the home. SPRINT has the
iphone6 and all the others too with great rates for service.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM IMPERIAL SQUARE.
LINDA POSEY
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News from the Library
IF THERE WAS ONE FOOd LImITINg YOuR HEALTH…
WOuLd YOu WANT TO KNOW WHAT IT WAS?
IMPERIAL POINT BRANCH, 5985 N. Federal Highway • 954-357-6530
#1 New Year’s Resolution – Lose Weight and get into Shape
Many people take this time of year to reevaluate their health and try to improve their lives. All not too often, people
begin with good intentions but quickly hit a wall or a huge plateau. Around that same time that person gets frustrated
and slips back into bad habits.
Why do these walls and plateaus come up for us? Have you ever heard yourself or a friend or family member say, “I’m
sticking to the same diet and exercise plan and I have not lost any weight in weeks. I’m so frustrated.” The answer may
be simpler than originally thought.
Your Healthy Food may Not Be digesting Properly
Digestion breaks food down into simple components (micro nutrients) which can easily be absorbed and utilized nutritionally. The immune system “recognizes” these micro nutrients as beneficial once they are absorbed into the bloodstream and does not react against them. If your body is not able to fully digest foods they maintain as a macro nutrient
when it gets absorbed into the bloodstream and the body does NOT “recognize” them as beneficial and thus mounts
a defense reaction against them. This is termed a Food Sensitivity which can result in a variety of symptoms including
weight imbalance.
How Can I determine if I have Food Sensitivities
A simple 5-10 minute evaluation and blood test will give us your individualized results in 48-72 hours. You will be given
a variety of foods to eat and not to eat along with a step by step program and process to make the transition. You will
have a Certified Natural Chef at your disposal for guidance and help. There will be follow up visits with the doctor every
30-60-90 days to evaluate your progression. The fee is affordable and we work with most insurances.
Your greatest gift To You Is YOu.
Taking care of yourself and making any improvements toward better health is never a bad or negative thing. It is, however, hard work. If it were easy to be healthy and well balanced…everyone would do it and be it. Contact Dr. Kim at
Dynamic Chiropractic today to determine if there is a simple solution to your health related problems.
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Proudly announces the 13th Annual
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Today to December 18th
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SGT. DARREN OGDEN NEEDS OUR HELP
Darren is a 41 year old husband and father of three boys. Darren had a routine physical 6 years ago that would
forever change his life. After several
follow –up doctor visits he was diagnosed with Marginal Zone Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. This rare type of
lymphoma is classified as an indolent,
or slow growing blood cancer. While
this lymphoma can be managed with
routine chemotherapy regimens, it is
very difficult to cure. Over the course
of the six years Darren has had to undergo different chemotherapy treatments knowing this would not cure
him but rather extend his life as the
cancer would continue to grow.
In January 2014 Darren successfully
completed his most recent chemotherapy. In the following months the
critical blood numbers that are affected by his lymphoma began to drop
quicker than planned. Darren’s oncologist recommended an appointment
at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL
for a bone marrow transplant consultation. Prior to the appointment there
were questions of whether Darren
would be a candidate however, that
anxiety was quickly alleviated when
Darren was told he was a perfect candidate for the procedure.
Your 2015 Resolutions! Commit to a Reasonable Time Frame…
By Brett Renner, Personal Trainer, NSCA-CSCS
As the holidays approach, so do opportunities to overindulge and get sidetracked
from a diet plan or exercise regimen. As a personal trainer, I’ve seen people flood
into gyms after every New Year, eager to burn off the extra pounds gained during
the holidays. Most gym-goers have seen this surge of people in early January and
it becomes a topic of conversation, “How long do you think they’ll last this year?”
The truth is that as a society, we’ve become so used to instant gratification we become quickly discouraged when things don’t go our way within a relatively short
amount of time. Speaking from my personal experience in fitness and my collegiate soccer program, becoming healthy and establishing a regular gym routine is
not something done overnight. The point here is this; patience and hard work are
required to see results. This can be a cold hard truth to some people, but when
starting a workout program with my own clients and assessing their stated goals, I
have to be realistic and tell them exactly what is expected if they want to see those
goals achieved. Don’t make procrastination a self-indulgence, get an early start on
your Resolutions and increase your odds for success.
One of the first things I usually say is to give it time, and I’m not talking about just
two weeks and giving it up. I’m talking about starting with a solid 12 weeks of consistent exercise at a proper intensity, and then I could guarantee that regardless
of your current state of fitness, you would see significant progress within the first
three months. Being that most people aren’t willing to commit to anything for longer than a couple of weeks, the best
intentioned New Year’s Resolutions quickly go by the wayside – only about 8% will actually achieve their 2015 goals.
Whether or not you’ve been guilty of this in the past, anytime you want to set a goal for yourself give it a reasonable
amount of time to work; otherwise you’ll never know your true capabilities.
I’ve seen some really amazing transformations - people who didn’t think they could ever develop and look the way they
do now. Do your body a favor this Holiday Season, if you’re thinking about pursuing a more healthy lifestyle commit
to whatever you’re going to do for a specified amount of time. Making yourself accountable to a friend or spouse for
this time commitment also helps the process, so take that leap this year and commit to becoming a healthier version of
yourself. I personally promise that if you stick to a program, you’ll get so much satisfaction out of it you’ll wonder what
took you so long. This year, make a concerted effort to be one of those people that sticks around after the ‘New Year’s
Resolutioners’ have already given up and gone home – you’ll be happy you did.
For questions or guidance, call me at The Fitness Clinic – (815) 994-1026.
Darren was given the rare benefit of a few months of planning before this chapter of the fight would begin. Darren
plans to start the transplant process in January 2015 with approximately three months of chemotherapy at home in
South Florida. These three months will be followed by the bone marrow transplant at Moffitt Cancer Center and a long,
critical recovery process that requires him to stay in or around Moffitt for a minimum of four months post-transplant.
He will have a team of twenty doctors, nurses and other medical professionals to make this transplant possible and lead
him to good health. Darren’s transplant doctor said he could expect the typical recovery process to be between 6-12
months after his transplant before returning to work and other daily activities barring no serious complications.
Darren and his family are very thankful for this tremendous opportunity for a cure and ability to resume a normal life.
With the guidance, faith and strength from God and his transplant team Darren believes that he will be cured.
To donate to Sgt. Ogden’s recovery please visit the website
www.dependonus.org or by mail please send to:
Sgt. Darren Ogden 5401 NW 100 Ave, Coral Springs, FL 33076
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida
Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida is a non-profit organization founded
in 1982 located in Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. Formerly known as Horses
and the Handicapped, Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida is dedicated
to providing therapeutic riding and equine-activities to children and adults with
special needs so that they may improve physically, mentally and emotionally.
Hello Neighbors!
‘Tis the season to be thankful for family, friends and all of the wonderful things life has
to offer. I, personally, am very thankful for all of our local businesses who enhanced our
14th Annual Fall Harvest Picnic with wonderful raffle prizes. The generosity was overwhelming!
We are very proud to offer a variety of programs and opportunities to not just
our riders, but everyone that walks through our doors-horse and human alike.
Our barn is a place where people come to heal, learn and to make friends that
last a lifetime. With the help of our horse herd, volunteers and staff members,
we serve 118 riders including child and adults in the Palm Beach, Broward, MiamiDade and Port St. Lucie counties.
Please support our local businesses as they support us! This will continue to keep our
neighborhood thriving.
As always, I am receptive to your thoughts, ideas and ways to improve our newsletter.
Please feel free to contact me. Have a very Happy Holiday Season and a Happy, Healthy
and Safe New Year.
We are excited to be hosting our 12th Annual Meggan Morency Memorial Horse
show on December 13th, 2014 at 10 am at our Vegso Family Arena in Tradewinds
Park. This event is the conclusion to our fall session and will showcase our rider’s impressive skills to the audience. It is
a fun family day for the riders and our community. This event is offered at no cost to attendees. The horse show also
serves as a kickoff to our 5th Annual Wild West Night.
The Wild West Night is a one-of-a-kind fundraiser hosted at Ron Bergeron’s Green Glades Ranch on February 28th, 2015
at 7 pm. This event will feature live music, casino style entertainment and BBQ catering by Mississippi Sweets. This
year’s Wild West Night will include a special performance by country singer and songwriter Josh Turner. Tickets are $100
and can be purchased online.
All funds raised from the 12th Annual Meggan Morency Memorial Horse
Show and the 5th Annual Wild West Night provide scholarships for our riders
so they may benefit from our therapeutic programs. To learn more about
our events, who we are or how to get involved, please contact Justine at
954-974-2007 or visit us at equineatsf.org.
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HEATHER POMPER BRINKWORTH
On November 18, 2014 Heather Brinkworth and the newly re-elected board members were sworn in at Dillard High School, in the large auditorium, 2501 NW 11 Street,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Thank you, District 3 Voters! Broward County voters came out to the polls and overwhelmingly supported the School Board’s bond referendum on November 4th. District 3 schools are slated for some much needed repairs. I will have updates regarding our District 3 schools in the future. To learn more about the bond referendum,
visit browardschools.com/smartfutures.
IN AND AROUND DISTRICT 3
1. On September 4th members of the Middle River Terrace Neighborhood Association lead a troop of Fort Lauderdale High students on a planting project along the
school’s perimeter fence. MRTNA donated funds the City of Fort Lauderdale grants
them each year for “Green Your Routine” projects, 20% of which must be used for
sustainability projects. This year MRTNA funds were donated to the Fort Lauderdale High students to plant and maintain bougainvillea along the fence on the east side of the school for enhanced beautification and security.
2. Robert Todd, Music Teacher for Bayview Elem. has been named the 2015 Music Educator of the Year by the Florida
Music Educators Associations. Congratulations Mr. Todd, the entire Bayview family is very proud of you!
3. New River Middle unveiled their new school logo, designed by Guy Harvey, on September 30th, and it is fantastic
(see the District 3 website under photo gallery). The Davie-based Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation is partnering with NRMS
to enhance its marine science magnet program. “Shark Ambassador” Jessica Vaughn spoke to the students. Thank you,
Guy Harvey!
4. The Flying L’s have returned to glory by sweeping this year’s District 11-3A Swimming and Diving Championships!!
Congratulations to the boys and girls on Coach Deb Cavanaugh’s Swim Team!! With the swimming, diving and coaching
talent on this team we will be hearing a lot more of them in the future. Congratulations Flying L’s!!
5. Five Broward County Public School students penned winning essays and were selected to represent South Florida
Cares on October 24 - 25, 2014, during the Oprah Winfrey – Create the Life You Want Tour. South Florida Cares is a part
of the National Cares Mentoring Project lead by Susan Taylor, former editor-in-chief of Essence Magazine. The students
are Lovensky Desamour and Jayla Webster of Whiddon Rogers; Deneil Johnson and Michael Webster of Seagull School
and Makayla Francis of Hallandale Adult. Their winning essays were selected from a pool of more than 300 respondents.
Superintendent Robert Runcie and the students were introduced by Oprah Winfrey and their essays featured during
the conference. They also met privately with Oprah Winfrey back stage.
6. On October 29th the City of Fort Lauderdale Emergency Management and Domestic Preparedness Bureau, partnering with Broward County Public Schools, conducted Hands-Only™ CPR training for approximately 75 Stranahan High
students who learned CPR to the beat of Staying Alive.
7. Northeast High School held its 3rd Annual STEAM Ideas Festival on November 13th.The idea of the festival is to
engage the community to act with compassion, creativity and critical thinking to fuel problem-solving using Science,
Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. This event benefits all Oakland Park schools including Lloyd Estates, North Andrews Gardens, Floranada & Rickards
8. On Dec 6, 2014 the McNab Elem PTA will receive a brand new car donated by business partners Robert Serpentini and
his son, Bobby Serpentini, owners of Performance Nissan as a fundraising prize. The presentation will be at McNab’s
Breakfast with Santa, with the raffle winner being selected on May 30th, 2015 at McNab’s Family Fun Day. Tickets will be
$10 and available at various business partner locations around town. Thank you to the Serpentinis’ and Performance
Nissan!!! AS YOU CAN SEE THERE IS A LOT HAPPENING IN DISTRICT 3!!!!
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me at my office, 754-321-2003. I am always happy to assist
in answering your questions and finding appropriate School Board staff to
address your concerns.
Heather Pomper Brinkworth
Telephone: 754-­321-­2003 • [email protected] • Web:http://district3.browardschools.com
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Neighborhood Happenings
Winter in the Park
December 12, 2014
6:30-8:30 PM
Dottie Mancini Park
Come join us for a Holiday Get together with lots of activities
Bring a donation or a non perishable item for The Pantry of Broward. This a worthwhile group that
helps Seniors & Grandparents
helping grandchildren
This affair is co sponsored with
Broward Health Imperial Point.
Hope to see you & even take a ride
on a horse drawn carriage
through the Neighborhood.
December 31st
New Years Eve
Ring in the New Year with the City
of Fort Lauderdale
January 1,2015
Happy New Year
January 6, 2015
City Commission Meeting
January 12,2015
Imperial Point General Meeting
Broward Health Imperial Point
Auditorium 7:00 PM
Come and join us, hear the Speakers Give us you suggestions.
Dec 17th Happy Hanukkah
Dec 25th Merry Christmas
December 29th
Please Note Bulk Trash South of
62nd St. instead of Dec 25th
January 20th 6:30 PM
Imperial Point Board Meeting
Broward Health Imperial Point
All are welcome.
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Beginning august 1st, Fort lauderdale is moving to a new
phone number for non-emergency public safety calls.
new non-emergency phone numBer
call: ( 954 ) 764-help
Please use this number only if you require non-emergency police or fire services.
For all other City of Fort Lauderdale inquiries, please call the 24-hour Customer
Service Center at 954-828-8000 or visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/lauderserv.
In an emergency, please call 911
H H H Code Violation Hotline Reminder H H H
Please be advised that the Code Violation Hotline is provided as a service to
Imperial Point Homeowners Association Members. If you are currently not a member,
you can call the City of Fort Lauderdale Code Enforcement Office at 954-764-HELP
Important Phone Numbers
Animal Control
954.359.1313
Building Department
954.828.5191
Cable Tv (Comcast) 954.252.1937
City Commissioners
954.828.5004
City Hall (General Info)
954.828.5000
Code Violations (see Hotline)
954.828.5207
Dead Animal (Road Kill)
954.828.8000
Executive Airport Hotline
954.828.6666
Fire Department (non-emergency) 954.828.6800
Florida Department of Health
- Broward County
954.467.4000
Graffiti Hotline
954.828.6402
Hazardous Waste
954.765.4999
Hotline (Imperial Point)954.776.2810
Library (Imperial Point Branch)954.492.1881
Mayor’s Office
954.828.5003
Mosquito Control (Broward) 954-765-4062
Parks and Rec (Playground)954.828.7275
Police and Fire Emergency 911
Police (Non-Emergency) 954.764.HELP
Power Outages
800.4OUTAGE
Recycling954.828.8000
Signs (Median)954.847.2600
Streets (Potholes, etc.)954.828.8000
Streetlights954.797.5000
Traffic Engineering
954.828.5761
Traffic Signals (Malfunctions)954.847.2600
Trash (Bulk, Carts, etc.)954.828.8000
Trees (Severely Trimmed)954.828.5200
Trees (Swales/Medians)954.828.7275
Utilities
954.828.8000
Utilities Billing
954.828.5150
Zoning Information
954.828.5203
When you are not sure of the correct city department,
call the main number at 954.828.5000
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FORT LAUDERDALE CONSIDERED A TOP 10 BIRD FRIENDLY CITY
Our community flies high when it comes to preservation and protecting our urban habitats as per a report in the Birds
and Blooms Magazine. The recognition stems from the City of Fort Lauderdale participating in the National Wildlife
Federation’s Community Programs for habitat creation and preservation efforts. This is our motivation
for enhancing and certifying our Entrance Way.
Compliments of Betty Pastore, Association Member and Neighbor
Why is my
dog so frightened
ofCats
loud noises
Heartworm
Disease in
such as thunder, firecrackers and loud vehicles?
What are Feline Heartworms?
Heartworms are blood-borne parasites called Dirofilria immitis that reside in the heart or adjacent large blood vessels of
infected animals. The female worm is 6 to 14 inches long and 1/8 inch wide. The male is about half the size of the female.
Heartworm disease is much more common in dogs than cats. However, recent studies of cats with heart and respiratory
disease have found an incidence of heartworms that is far greater than previously thought.
What is the life cycle of Feline Heartworms?
The life cycle of the heartworm is complex and requires two host animals in order to complete it. Heartworms require
the mosquito as an intermediate hose and as many as 30 species of mosquitoes can act as this host and transmit
heartworms. Mosquitoes ingest immature heartworm larvae, called microfilariae, by feeding on an infected cat or more
commonly, an infected dog. The microfilariae develop further for 10 to 30 days in the mosquitoes gut and then enter
its mouthparts. When an infected mosquito bites a cat, it injects infective larvae into the cat. The larvae migrate and
mature for several months, ending up in the right side of the heart and pulmonary arteries. They mature into adult
heartworms capable of reproduction about six months from the time they enter the cat.
How do I know if my cat has heartworms?
One of the most challenging aspects of diagnosing feline heartworm disease is that there are no specific clinical signs.
The most common signs are a sudden onset of coughing and rapid breathing (signs that can also be caused by several
other diseases). Other clinical signs are collapse, dyspnea, vomiting, convulsions, diarrhea, blindness, tachycardia,
syncope, lethargy, anorexia, weight loss and sudden death.
There are several methods used in diagnosing heartworms. Unfortunately, no one method is 100% reliable so a
combination of tests is often needed.
Can my cat be treated for Heartworms?
There is no drug approved for treating heartworms
in cats. Veterinarians generally treat the symptoms
of heartworm disease and hope the cat outlives
the worms (heartworms live in a cat for about two
to three years).
Is there a way to prevent heartworms?
Yes! Veterinarians strongly recommend that all cats
receive year-round monthly heartworm prevention.
The reasons that heartworm prevention is
recommended for all cats are:
1.Diagnostic Difficulty
2.Unknown Incidence
3.There is no treatment
4.Prevention is safe and easy
5.Indoor cats can get heartworms too.
MOLDY SIDEWALKS GIVING YOU A PROBLEM??
Moldy sidewalks can be alleviated by a product called “Wet & Forget” that
is mixed with water and can be sprayed onto the sidewalks, buildings and
wood surfaces having mold and mildew on them. The mold/mildew stain
will disappear over time fading away leaving the original surface color. This
is better than using bleach or chlorine as these chemicals have a tendency
to deteriorate the concrete. If the sidewalk stain is from well water irrigating
the lawns, Marine Rust Removal can be used to remove the iron off of the
sidewalks. The most effective rust removal from well water is to use a
polymer chemical that precipitates the iron out of the well water before it is
sprayed onto the lawns and over sprayed onto the sidewalks and buildings.
Compliments of Ralph Zeltman, IP Board Member and Great Neighbor!
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Seiler Animal Hospital carries a product for the
prevention of feline heartworms. Revolution is
a topical treatment that should be used once a
month for the prevention of heartworms, fleas
and certain intestinal parasites. Stop in and enter
your pet’s name in our drawing for a free box of
Revolution (a value of over $100)!
Please feel free to call us at 954-942-5955 for more
information.
Courtesy of Douglas A Thieme, DVM
Seiler Animal Hospital
2650 NE 57th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
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BROWARd HEALTH ImPERIAL POINT RECEIVES PATHWAY TO EXCELLENCE® dESIgNATION
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Broward Health Imperial Point (BHIP) has achieved the Pathway
to Excellence® designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the
world’s largest and most prestigious nurse credentialing organization and a subsidiary
of the American Nurses Association (ANA). According to the ANCC, BHIP is one of only
five hospitals in the state of Florida to receive this designation.
The Pathway to Excellence designation identifies the elements of work environments
where nurses can flourish. The designation substantiates the professional satisfaction
of nurses at BHIP and identifies it as one of the best places to work.
“This designation confirms Broward Health Imperial Point has elite nurses who ensure
excellence in care every day for every patient,” said Sandra Todd-Atkinson, chief
nursing officer. “By providing a nurturing environment for our nurses, and allowing
them to control their own practice, they’re encouraged to reach their full professional potential while providing safe
and compassionate care.
The Pathway to Excellence designation is granted based on the confirmed presence of characteristics known as “The
Pathway to Excellence Criteria.” For an organization to earn the Pathway to Excellence distinction, it must successfully
undergo a thorough review process that documents foundational quality initiatives in creating a positive work
environment — as defined by nurses and supported by research. These initiatives must be present in the facility’s
practices, policies, and culture. Nurses in the organization verify the presence of the criteria in the organization through
participation in a completely confidential online survey.
BUILDING a
FOUNDATION
for LIFE
We are currently accepting
applications for the
2015-2016 school year.
Join us for Open House!
As a Pathway to Excellence® designated organization,
BHIP is committed to nurses, to what nurses identify
as important to their practice, and to valuing nurses’
contributions in the workplace. This designation
confirms to the public that nurses working at
BHIP know their efforts are supported. The honor
encourages other nurses to join their colleagues in
this desirable and nurturing environment.
Broward Health, providing service for more than 75
years, is a nationally recognized system in South Florida
that offers world-class healthcare to all. Broward
Health includes Broward Health Medical Center,
Broward Health North, Broward Health Imperial Point,
Broward Health Coral Springs, Chris Evert Children’s
Hospital, Broward Health Weston, Broward Health
Community Health Services, Broward Health Physician
Group, Broward Health International, Broward Health
UrgentCareandBrowardHealthFoundation.Formore
information, visit BrowardHealth.org.
THE PLACE FOR
EXCELLENCE
IN NURSING CARE
So Excellent, We’re One of Five!
Broward Health Imperial Point has achieved the Pathways to Excellence®
designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), becoming
just the fifth hospital in the state of Florida to receive the distinction.
The ANCC’s Pathways to Excellence® designation is earned by healthcare
organizations that create work environments where nurses can excel in their
practice. The designation demonstrates the professional satisfaction of nurses
and identifies best places to work. In its excellence to serve Broward Health’s
mission, Broward Health Imperial Point received the Pathways to Excellence®
designation in October 2014.
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RSVP: 954.771.7700 • www.ccsfl.org
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Ask Lori…Parrish on Appraisal
Where are My Exemptions on the Tax Bill?
Dear Lori:
I bought and moved into my first home in March 2014. I filed for Homestead Exemption
at one of your community outreach events and was told my application has been
approved. I just received my 2014 tax bill and can’t understand where the Homestead
T. Williams, Century Village (via email)
and Senior Exemptions are listed?
Our office receives numerous calls every year asking us to confirm property tax
exemptions on tax bills. Please be advised that the Property Appraiser’s Office does not
set or collect taxes. We simply assess property for tax purposes and grant exemptions
to qualified individuals. The property tax bills are mailed by the Broward County Records,
Taxes & Treasury Division on or before November 1, of each year to more than 400,000
property owners.
All qualified Florida residents are entitled to a Homestead Exemption on their homes, condominiums, co-op apartments,
and certain mobile home lots. To qualify for Homestead, you must own and occupy the property as your primary residence
on January 1. By Florida law, all assessments and exemptions are based upon the status of the property on January 1.
Because you purchased and/or moved into your property after January 1, 2014, you have been approved for Homestead
Exemption for 2015. The tax bill you have just received is for tax year 2014. If the former owners of your new home where
entitled to and received Homestead or any other exemption on January 1, 2014, you will inherit these exemptions on your
2014 property tax bill. These 2014 exemptions will automatically expire at the end of 2014 and the Save Our Homes value
will be brought up to just value. Your new 2015 Homestead Exemption will be reflected next year on all 2015 property
records, notices and tax bills.
Please remember any additional property tax exemptions, such as the Low-Income Senior, Widow/Widower, Disability or
Veteran’s Exemptions will be applied to your 2015 property tax bill.
Current exemptions are not listed individually on the property tax bill. Rather, they are valued together and listed under
the column titled “Exemptions” on your tax bill. Your tax bill is calculated by multiplying the sum of the various tax rates
by your taxable value and then adding on your non-ad valorem fees.
Remember: By law, January 1 of each year is the date on which the permanent residence is determined and qualified
exemptions are granted. Should you have questions regarding property tax payment options, please visitwww.broward.
org/recordstaxestreasury, or call the Broward County Call Center at 954.831.4000. If you need more information about
your property tax assessment and exemptions, please visit our website at www.bcpa.net or contact our office directly at
954.357.6830.
Sincerely,
Lori Parrish, CFA
SGT. HELLER – Fort Lauderdale Police Dept.
Unfortunately, the holiday season provides opportunities that normally wouldn’t be there for
thieves. By simply following the below recommendations, folks can avoid becoming a victim.
• Keep all exterior doors locked. This includes side garage doors and interior garage doors
leading into the house.
• Close and lock all windows. Even if you are going away for just a few minutes.
• Keep the outside of your home well lit. (Driveways, garages, and front entry ways).
• Displays of holiday gifts should not be visible through doors or windows of your home.
• If you are going out, even during
the day, leave a light on, or have a radio
or television on so the house appears
occupied.
•
If you go away for the holidays, try to
keep your homes appearance as “lived
in” with automatic timers for lights
and the radio or T.V. Ensure someone
is watching your home and picking up
all items left outside.
• Be aware that sometimes criminals will
pose as couriers delivering gifts to case
your home or to commit a crime. You
do not have to open the door. Ask for
identification or other delivery options
if you feel unsure of the person’s
identity.
•
Also be aware of scams that criminals
commit to take advantage of people’s
generosity during the holidays. This
goes for any person asking for
donations, soliciting money via phone,
text, email or letter.
•
After the holidays, don’t advertise gifts
received by leaving the boxes left out
for garbage collection. Destroy boxes
and place in a sealed, non-clear garbage bag.
I look forward to working with you and
your community. I hope you all have a
safe and happy holiday season. Please feel
free to contact me with any questions or
concerns you may have.
[email protected]
Follow our office at:
http://www.facebook.com/propertyappraiser
http://twitter.com/loriparrish
If you have a question for Lori, please email her at
[email protected] or write to her at the Broward County
Property Appraiser’s Office, 115 South Andrews
Avenue, Room 111, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
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CALENDARS
Get Ready for a Fort Lauderdale Holiday Spectacular!
DECEMBER 2014
Signature Events Highlight Our Seasonal Celebration of the Season
There is no better place to be during the holidays than right here in the City of Fort
Lauderdale! Our outstanding lineup of events features live entertainment, spectacular
illumination, colorful pageantry and magnificent decorations and displays.
Join us on Tuesday, December 2nd from 5 - 10 pm for the 52nd Christmas on Las Olas!
This one-of-a-kind holiday celebration transforms venerable Las Olas Boulevard into
a winter wonderland complete with local choirs, strolling carolers, ice skating, and a
snow mountain for kids of all ages.
The excitement continues on Friday, December 5th at 5:30 pm when historic Sistrunk
Boulevard comes alive at the annual “Light Up Sistrunk” event. This holiday spectacular
features a free toy giveaway, kids zone with real snow, photos with Santa, and the
lighting of a gigantic holiday tree.
John P. “Jack” Seiler Mayor
Our holiday celebration hits high gear on Saturday night, December 13th, with the
Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade. Now in its 43rd year, this extraordinary
event captures the imagination of our residents and visitors with creatively decorated
and magnificently illuminated vessels cruising along the New River and Intracoastal Waterways. Billed as the “Greatest
Show on H2O,” the boat parade draws 1 million spectators to our shores for an enchanted evening on the water that truly
symbolizes the spirit and tradition of the season.
We culminate the holiday season in grand fashion with the Fort Lauderdale Orange Bowl Downtown Countdown, a spectacular
New Year’s Eve celebration along SW 2nd Street that draws hundreds of thousands of locals and visitors to our City. The
event showcases Fort Lauderdale to a global audience, strengthens our reputation as a must-see destination, and generate
millions for our local economy.
All of these events are made possible through the participation and generous support of the local business community.
From automotive dealers, banks, beverage companies, and entertainment venues, to hotels, restaurants, and media outlets,
sponsorships help minimize our costs and allow us to bring you a variety of high profile special events that build community,
enhance tourism, foster neighborhood spirit, and enrich quality of life.
But what truly makes these events so special is the tremendous support they receive from all of you – our neighbors. This
holiday season, I offer my heartfelt thanks to all of you for your continued participation, dedication, and involvement in all of
our City programs, activities, and initiatives. You are the heart and soul of our community and your passion and commitment
shine brightly as we continue to work together to create a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable City.
SUNDAY
In 2015, we will build upon our momentum and achieve even greater heights working together as a diverse community
united behind a collective long-term vision with no neighborhood left behind. By doing so, together, we will make Fort
Lauderdale an even better place to live, work, play, visit and raise a family.
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Remembrance
Day
Light up
Sistrunk 5:00
8
9
10
THURSDAY
4
Garbage,Recycle
16
17
FRIDAY
5
11
SATURDAY
6
Hazardous Waste
Tamarac 9-2PM.
6011 Nob Hill Rd
Garbage,
Yard Waste
12
13
Garbage,Yard Waste
Nutcracker Broward Center
Winter in the Park
Dottie Mancini
Park 6:00-8:30 PM
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26
27
Council of Civic
Assoc. 7:00 City
Hall
Winterfest Boat
Parade
Hanukkah
Commission
meeting
Garbage,Recycle
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Winter begins
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Christmas Eve
Garbage,Recycle
29
28
30
31
Garbage,Yard Waste
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Christmas Day
Please note no
Bulk Trash
South of 62nd
1
Boxing Day
Kwanzaa
Bulk Trash
North of 62nd
2
3
New Year’s Eve
Garbage, Recycle
BULK TRASH
South of 62nd
JANUARY 2015
SUNDAY
27
MONDAY
28
TUESDAY
29
WEDNESDAY
30
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5
THURSDAY
1
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
2
3
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Commissioner
Roberts Pre
Agenda
Garbage,Yard Waste
Garbage,Recycle
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7
8
Commission
Meeting
Garbage,Recycle
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12
Garbage, Recycle
General Meeting
BHIP 7:00 PM
Garbage,Yard Waste
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14
18
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Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day
Pre Agenda
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Garbage,Recycle
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Council of Civic
Assoc. 7:00 City
Hall
Feb/Mar
Newsletter
due
Garbage,Yard Waste
Garbage,Recycle
Garbage,Recycle
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WEDNESDAY
Farmers
Market, BHIP
10-2PM
7 Pearl Harbor
Enjoy the holidays! John P. “Jack” Seiler .... Mayor
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TUESDAY
Garbage,Recycle
During this season of promise and opportunity, I encourage all of us to rededicate ourselves to helping those in need.
By sharing the gifts of service, friendship, kindness and compassion, we can spread the true holiday spirit and make a
meaningful difference in the lives of others.
As the New Year approaches, we look ahead with great anticipation and optimism. The national accolades Fort Lauderdale
continues to receive in key economic, sustainability, transportation, and quality of life categories are a clear indication of our
City’s strength and confidence moving forward.
MONDAY
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Commission Meeting Imperial Point Commission
meeting
Board Meeting
BHIP 6:30 PM
Bulk Trash South
27
29
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Garbage,Yard Waste
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Bulk Trash North
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Garbage,Yard Waste
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COmmISSIONER BRuCE g. ROBERTS
HOLIdAY mESSAgE: The Holiday Season is right around the corner so I would like to wish
you all a safe and family-filled time. Our District continues to grow with new neighbors,
projects and enhancements. I have seen first-hand how neighborhoods are working
together with the City to solve problems, share ideas and sponsor events. We truly appreciate the opportunity to work with and serve you, as we find solutions that will allow
the City to remain one of the most beautiful and best cities in which to live, work, play
and raise a family. Be safe and let us all welcome 2015 with high spirits, a vision for the
future and a pride in our home - Fort Lauderdale!
ALL ABOARd FLORIdA: On October 30, 2014, Broward County Mayor Barbara Sharief, City
of Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler and other dignitaries joined All Aboard Florida to
mark the start of construction for All Aboard Florida’s downtown Fort Lauderdale station. The existing building was demolished so construction on the nearly 60,000 square
foot station and platform can begin. This represents the first groundbreaking for one
of its three South Florida stations along the Miami-to-Orlando corridor and is the latest
announcement in a series of significant milestones as plans for the highly-anticipated
project move full steam ahead. The Fort Lauderdale station will be located on 4.8 acres of land adjacent to the Florida
East Coast Railway (FEC) corridor on NW 2nd Avenue, between Broward Boulevard and NW 4th Street. Located at the
northern end of downtown Fort Lauderdale, the station will stimulate a currently underutilized area, driving new visitors into downtown and the surrounding cultural, economic and shopping destinations. It should also be noted that
All Aboard Florida and the Broward Metropolitan Organization (MPO) have dedicated funds and will construct “Quiet
Zones” at FEC crossings.
A1A gREENWAY PROJECT uPdATE:
Some key items from the project to-date are Sunrise to 18th:
• Constructionofthreebeachaccessopeningstofacilitatebeachre-nourishmenthasbegun.
• Decorativewall(concreteblocks&reinforcement)andfooterconstructionhasbegunfrom9thstreettothe
front of Birch State Park.
• Conduitshavebeeninstalledandcontinuetobeinstalledforthewalllighting,pedestrianlightingandsignals.
• Fourofthesevendrilledshaftshavebeeninstalledforthemastarmfoundations.
• Drainageinstallationisongoing-Northwestendoftheproject.
• Utility adjustmentsareongoingbyTECO&CityofFt.Laud.
• NochangestotheMaintenanceofTraffic(MOT)pattern.
SEASONAL HIgH TIdES: Flooding in low-lying areas is more likely in the fall months, as the close proximity of the moon,
high tides, rising sea levels and inclement weather conditions combine to exacerbate flooding risks. As a coastal community with numerous low-lying areas and 300 miles of canal coastline, Fort Lauderdale neighbors are advised to be
especially vigilant during the months of October and November. While the City maintains an extensive storm water
master plan and is instituting both aggressive maintenance and innovative adaptation solutions to address drainage,
including the installation of tidal valves, the location and natural geography of the City makes neighborhoods susceptible to flooding. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is offering the City grant funds in the mount of
$700,000 for additional valves. Visit http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/high_tides.html for important information regarding seasonal high tides. To report flooding in your area, please call 954-828-8000.
EVENTS:
Light up Sistrunk: SavethedatefortheannualLightUpSistrunkevent,whichwillstartat5p.m.onFriday,December5,
on Sistrunk Boulevard, between NW 9th Avenue and NW 12th Avenue. Bring the whole family to experience this exciting
event that will feature music, live entertainment, food, vendors, kids’ activities and more. Look for details about Light
UpSistrunkontheCity’swebsiteinthecomingweeks.Ifyouwouldliketoparticipateasavendororsponsor,please
call 954-828-4742.
Winterfest Boat Parade: Mark your calendar- the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade sets sail on the New River
on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014. Visit the Winterfest Boat Parade website http://winterfestparade.com/ to find out everything you need to know about this spectacular signature Fort Lauderdale event!
OFFICE CONTACT: RobbiUptegrove–954-828-5033;email:[email protected]
In addition to hosting two pre-agenda meetings twice a month, I am also available to attend your HOA meetings to
update your neighborhood on what is going on in the City as well as answer any questions/concerns you may have.
Please contact Robbi to schedule.
EmAIL LIST: If you would like to be on our email list so that you receive information pertaining to the City – especially
District 1 (i.e. news releases, meeting notices, events),
please let Robbi know and she will add you.
A1A from Oakland Blvd to City Limits:
• 30%ofthedesignhasbeenreviewedwithrecommendationsonincludingraisedcrosswalks.
• AllofthepinksignaturesidewalkontheGaltwillberetained.
• RetainthesignaturecrosswalksontheGalt.
• SomesignedagreementsfortheparkingimprovementsattheShoppeshavebeenobtained.
• Expect60%ofthedesigntobereviewedbytheendofNovember.
NOVA HELPS BuILd COmmuNITY: The City of Fort Lauderdale issued a call for volunteers for a recent Adopt-A-Neighbor
event to assist a local homeowner with property improvements. The response from the City’s neighbors, local businesses, and community organizations was tremendous, but there was one group of zealous students that really embraced
thespiritofvolunteerism!NovaSoutheasternUniversity’sOfficeofStudentLeadershipandCivicEngagementrecruited
somanyvolunteersthattheCity’sNeighborVolunteerOfficecreated“NovaSoutheasternUniversityDayofService.”
APP FOR EmERgENCY NOTIFICATIONS: The City of Fort Lauderdale uses CodeRED® to send emergency notifications to
registered phone numbers. In the event of an evacuation notice, utility outage, water main break, flood, or other emergency situation, the system will deliver a recorded message to an individual, an answering machine or to voicemail.
Residents and businesses are encouraged to sign up for CodeRED®, registration is free and personal information will
be kept confidential. CodeRED® now also features a free mobile alert app, which can deliver messages directly to your
smartphone.
NOmINATE A NEIgHBOR: The City is now accepting nominations for the 2014-2015 Citizens’ Committee of Recognition
Awards. Visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/ccr/ for details and a nomination packet. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Friday,December12,2014.Formoreinformation,[email protected].
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Time for a Financial Checkup
A new grandchild arrives. Your son moves across the country for his new job. The family
home requires more maintenance than your travel-intensive lifestyle allows. A health
challenge arises. Whatever the reason, expenses that significantly affect your long-term
finances should trigger a meeting with your Financial Advisor.
What to expect from a financial checkup
At McKinnon Wealth Management, we can help you explore ways to support your new
plans and model how certain changes could affect your future income. And even if
starting a new business, for example, was part of your retirement plans all along, you’ll
want to work with your Financial Advisor to make sure the assumptions you made are
in line with the financial reality.
Be prepared for whatever
life throws your way
Of course, special circumstances aren’t the only reason to review your retirement
finances. The regular checkups with your Financial Advisor that were part of your
working years should continue during retirement — and may even be more important.
“You can verify that everything is going according to plan and adjust if it isn’t,” says
Donna Peterson, Senior Vice President in Retail Retirement at Wells Fargo. “Your
Financial Advisor can also remind you about upcoming deadlines. Is it time to start drawing Social Security, taking required
minimum distributions or getting legacy plans in order?”
You’ll also want to catch and manage any divergences from your retirement strategy that you might not otherwise have
noticed, particularly in expenses and investments. “Some retirees find that their spending increases in the early years of
retirement instead of decreasing as they try new activities,” Peterson notes.
• Increasing medical costs
• Caring for an elderly parent
• Helping a child or grandchild afford
• And more
Conversely, you may discover you have budgeted more than you are actually spending, which means you’re holding more
cash than you intended. At a checkup, your Financial Advisor can review your discretionary income allotment and portfolio
allocations with you. You may decide to reduce the amount you’re drawing from your portfolio, or take advantage of the
opportunity to boost your retirement lifestyle.
Your Financial Advisor will also ask about any life events that may affect your finances. That new granddaughter may prompt
not only changes to your estate plans but also an increase in your travel budget if her parents reside elsewhere — or you may
choose to purchase a home near the newly expanded family. All these decisions should be made in the context of your larger
retirement goals, but they may also involve practicalities that your Financial Advisor can help you think through. “Relocation
is not just about finding a new home and moving,” Peterson points out. “It also means finding everything from a new social
structure to new doctors.”
Our unique Envision® process helps you identify your top priority goals and develop
a plan designed to help you live your life the way you want. It also offers you the
flexibility to adjust your priorities to account for any of life’s changes, such as:
higher education
To find out how the Envision process can help ensure your investment plan
keeps pace with your life, please contact me today.
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Some retirees plan a checkup each November before they take required minimum distributions from their IRAs and 401(k)s.
Others choose an annual meeting during the first quarter of the year, before tax deadlines. Many retirees use their birth date
as a reminder to check in with their Financial Advisor. No matter when you choose to hold a regular meeting, you can always
conduct an additional checkup whenever a change occurs in your life.
Regardless which approach you choose, talking with your Financial Advisor regularly can keep you confident about your
financial reality — whatever surprises retirement has in store.
McKinnon Wealth Management is not a legal or tax advisor.
Matt Wright is a Partner and Senior Financial Advisor with McKinnon Wealth Management in Ft. Lauderdale. He may be
reached at 954-634-4042 or [email protected]
Visit him online at www.mckinnonwm.com
Or find him on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mattmwright
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Port Everglades and the Panama Canal Expansion
By State Representative George Moraitis
Recently, I was part of a delegation of the Southern Legislative Conference to travel to
Panama to observe for ourselves the Panama Canal expansion projects. Our visit included
briefings by the Panama Canal Authority and a tour of the Canal. It was explained how
the improvements at the Panama Canal will facilitate the transfer of cargo between
Asia and the United States to become more effective and more efficient. As a result, the
improvements at the Panama Canal will not only significantly increase the volume of
trade between Asia and the United States but will also substantially increase the volume
of trade reaching the Gulf of Mexico and our Atlantic Coast ports. One of the purposes
of the tour was to demonstrate the need for Southern ports to continue essential
infrastructure enhancements to be able to accommodate larger vessels and expanded
cargo volumes that will arrive after the completion of the Panama Canal projects.
I am well aware of the tremendous opportunities that the expansion of the Panama
Canal presents to South Florida, and that is why my top priority has been to make sure
that Port Everglades receives the necessary funding to make critical improvements and
maintain its high standard of quality. Port Everglades is one of the most dynamic drivers
of economic growth in our region, directly contributing to the employment of over 201,000 Floridians. This is why I worked
during the 2014 Legislative Session to secure funding to continue the work we have begun in order to further expand the
port as we prepare for the widening of the Panama Canal scheduled for completion in 2016. I am pleased to report that for
the years 2014 and 2015 the Legislature appropriated over $48 million to continue improvements at Port Everglades including
the expansion of the south cargo piers in the turning notch. This funding, as well as future allocations, will help ensure that
Port Everglades remains a world class port ready to take advantage of the generational opportunity that the expansion of
the Panama Canal provides.
In closing, I would like to wish you a wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy New Year.
George Moratis
Frankel Unveils Legislation to Provide Resources to Student
Veterans at Roundtable with Local Colleges & Universities
Frankel’s bipartisan Veterans Education Empowerment Act would establish
resource centers for student veterans
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today hosted a roundtable at
Florida Atlantic University with local colleges and universities about resources available
to student veterans in South Florida. Frankel focused on the Veterans Education
Empowerment Act, legislation that would allow the Department of Education to help
establish veteran student centers.
“Veterans have stood up for us, now it’s time for us to stand up for them,” said
Congresswoman Frankel. “Creating on-campus communities for student veterans
will help ease the transition from military to student life by providing networking
opportunities, assistance with federal benefits, and career services.”
The Veterans Education Empowerment Act, bipartisan legislation Frankel introduced
with Congressmen Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and Mark Takano (CA-14), creates a grant program
through the Department of Education for colleges and universities to implement veteran student centers. Institutions
enrolling more than 15,000 students, where more than one percent of students are veterans, would be eligible for these
grants and would be capped at $500,000 per school. These centers would help student veterans obtain federal and state
benefits, succeed in school, and find a job after graduation. In Palm Beach and Broward Counties, Florida Atlantic University,
Nova Southeastern University, Palm Beach State University, and Broward College would all be eligible for the Department of
Education grants. continued on opposite page
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Port Everglades
Port Everglades exceeded one-million TEUs for the first time in the port’s history. TEUs
are 20-foot equivalent unit containers, the standard measurement for cargo containers.
“This is a huge accomplishment for our seaport and a credit to our customers who
continued to build their businesses through the global recession with an eye towards
the future,” said Port Everglades Chief Executive & Port Director Steven Cernak.
Passenger moves at Port Everglades topped 4 million in fiscal year 2014, with a record
3.88 million multi-day moves and 121,321 daily moves, according to preliminary statistics.
Port officials attribute the increase to more cruise ships sailing during the summer and
cruise lines offering more 4-and 5-night sailing itineraries. The Port’s 20-Year Master/
Vision Plan estimates that Port Everglades will reach 5.6 million cruise passenger moves
by the year 2033. The cruise industry at Port Everglades accounts for more than 5,000
direct jobs and nearly $1.7 billion in annual economic activity.
Park Discounts for Veterans
Easterlin and Quiet Waters parks are offering special discounts throughout November for all active-duty and honorably
discharged veterans or reserve units of the United State Armed Forces or National Guard. For more info, call Easterlin at 954357-5190 or Quiet Waters at 954-357-5100.
Broward 100 - Celebrating the Art of Community
There are more than 200 sanctioned events celebrating Broward County. Calendar listings include performing, visual
and culinary arts, music, film and photography, festivals, literary events, lectures, and family events by County agencies,
municipalities and community partners. Members of the community are encouraged to submit events for sanction by
Broward 100. These outstanding opportunities to celebrate art, culture and history will be promoted through various sources
by the Broward Cultural Division.
State Road A1A Reconstruction Project from Sunrise Boulevard to NE 18th Street
The Florida Department of Transportation is constructing improvements that include constructing a wide beachfront
promenade on the east side of A1A, which consist of a paver sidewalk, installing a decorative sea wall with accent lighting,
constructing a raised median in front of Birch State Park, constructing median islands and left turn lanes in the residential
section, installing a new underground drainage system, relocating underground utilities, adjusting manhole covers, restoring
beach showers, installing decorative, turtle-friendly pedestrian lighting on both sides of A1A, and installing signalized
pedestrian crosswalks at Birch State Park, NE 15th Court and NE 17th Street. Cost/Completion: $11.8 million. Completion is
expected in late 2015.
If there is anything that we can do to assist you with your vision for a better Broward, please do not hesitate to contact our
office at 954.357.7004 or by email at [email protected].
As always, it is an honor to serve you.
Best wishes for the Holiday Season. I look forward to serving the residents of Imperial Point these next four years.
Best regards,
Lois Frankel continued...
The Veterans Education Empowerment Act has been endorsed by over a dozen veteran service organizations including the
Student Veterans of America, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America,
Mission United, and Veterans Trust.
OFFICE OF REP. LOIS FRANKEL
FLORIDA’S 22ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT - Contact: Jemma York, (202) 225-9890 office, (202) 714-7184 cell
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BROWARD COUNTY
Eat healthy over the holidays
The arrival of holiday season means your social
calendar may be jammed with parties, family
gatherings, faith-based events and other
festivities. But celebrating doesn’t have to mean
overeating, excessive drinking or adding extra
pounds around the midsection. “With some
planning, smarts and a bit of self-control, you
can have a fantastic time without overindulging,”
says Dr. Paula Thaqi, Director of the Florida
Department of Health in Broward County.
NEWS FROM FORT LAUDERDALE CHILDREN’S THEATRE
Come join the fun at Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre, celebrating our 63rd
Season of teaching the art of life through the magic of theatre! Our Quarter 2
theatre classes, which include classes in theatre arts, dance for musical theatre,
improv, and more are in full swing, both at our Galleria location and at our
exciting new location, The Sagemont School in Weston. Quarter 3 enrollment
is open now. Check out our wide selection of classes at www.flct.org so your
children can join the fun!
Tickets available at www.flct.org
Next up is “A Christmas Carol” in December, followed by Andrew Lloyd Webber’s long-running Broadway hit, “Cats,” in
March; “The Wiz” in May; and Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” in the summer. All auditions are open and can be found on
our website. Sign up for our e-mail list so you don’t miss out.
With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, don’t forget to buy your tickets for “A Christmas Carol,” it’s a show
you won’t want to miss. Performed at our intimate Galleria studio theatre December 12-22, it will set the tone for a
wonderful holiday season. Tickets available at www.flct.org
Finally, if you shop on Amazon, please consider signing up for the “Amazon Smile” program and designating Fort
Lauderdale Children’s Theatre as your charity. Then, every time you buy something, go to Amazon Smile to buy it and
FLCT will get a percentage! It takes only a minute to sign up and it costs nothing. Thank-you for supporting the arts in
your community! www.smile.amazon.com
Check our website often because you won’t want to miss a single one of our fantastic upcoming productions. See you
at the theatre! www.flct.org 954 763-6882
In keeping with Florida’s “Healthiest Weight” initiative, here are 10 tips for healthy holiday eating:
1. Don’t deny yourself. It’s OK to indulge a little. Skipping the fun food and drinks will increase your desire to binge.
2. Don’t go to a large dinner on an empty stomach. Eat a healthy breakfast or lunch with fruits and vegetables, plus
protein such as tuna salad, nuts, eggs, yogurt or cheese.
3. View holiday events as less about food and more about spending time with family and friends.
4. If it won’t insult the hosts, bring a healthy dish to share. That gives you a treat if the other food is waist-busting. Also,
make baked goods healthier by using whole grains and applesauce in place of white flour and oil.
5. At the buffet, sample your favorite foods and pass up the rest. Also, let others be first in line. Eating last means you’ll be
less tempted for seconds.
6. If you are not truly hungry and are just tempted by sight and smell, try nibbling on small portions of favorite foods.
7. Set a mental goal of filling half your plate with fruits and veggies, one-quarter with protein and one-quarter with whole
grains.
8. Walk away from the buffet table to mingle while you eat. Eat slowly and savor every bite. Hang out with the talkers,
not the eaters.
9. Hold off for a bit on getting seconds. Our bodies may take 20 minutes after eating to feel full. Give yourself that time.
10.Drinking water with food helps you feel fuller, quicker. Also, limit alcohol, which has calories and can lower your
will power.
If you overdo it, a nice walk can help you feel better. The next day, get back on track with healthy and delicious meals.
More information:
Florida Department of Health: www.healthiestweightflorida.com
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/nutrition/pdf/r2p_away_from_home_food.pdf
From BOB LaMENDOLA, Florida Department of Health in Broward County
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A VERY FINE FOuRTEEN!
On Saturday, October 18th, perfect weather brought us together for our 14th annual Fall Harvest Picnic and attendance was
impressive. It is our sincere hope you enjoyed the day as much as we did!
providers, were welcoming greeters, and worked efficiently to get everyone set-up for the samplings through the food line. Well
done and we are truly grateful for your care, concern, and energetic approach to this endeavor ~ “Dynamic Duo!”
AnoteworthythankstoZHENYABONCHUK,BRUCEMUNTZ,andJOYCESKELLY,forassistingourTreasurer,JIMDEMAREST,atthe
entrance/admission area. The entrance always bustles with enthusiasm from our volunteers who “check-in” members for free
admission. There were forty-three new or renewed memberships on picnic day! Thank you all for keeping the flow going!
A Community Service Table equipped with First Aid was created at the entrance to the park and manned by our friends and
neighbors,PATHALEandLINDANUGENT.LindacreatedImperialPointT-shirtsthatwereforsaleandshealsosetuptheRecycleBins
throughout the park. Thank you, Linda, for ALL you do and get done!!!
ToouroneofakindPresident,BETTYSHELLEY;Treasurer,JIMDEMAREST;RecordingSecretary,SUEFUHR;andDirectors,LORETTA
BOYD,BONNIEBURKENewsletterEditor,LAURACLARK,BRANDIMICHAELS,HOWARDNELSON,STEVEO’MALLEY,JULIERUFFALO,JOHN
WATT, and RALPH ZELTMAN, it is indeed a pleasure and an honor to be associated with each and every one of you. So happy you’re on
Board!
ToOurADDITIONALVOLUNTEERS~Itwasourpleasuretowelcomeallofyouwhoeitherliveinourneighborhoodorwhoarefriends
or relatives of those who do. We were so happy to either have met, seen again and worked together with MIKE MATOS, WILLIE MATOS,
DANAPOLLITT,LORRAINEVERANO,andJACKIELUDWIG.Thankyouforyourtime,energy,andhardwork.MuchappreciationtoHELEN
HARUBENofPhotographybyHelen&RayforherbeautifulFallHarvestphotographsincludedinthisedition.
To JOHN WATT ~ A special thanks for bringing the Car Show to our picnic. Certainly all will agree that you took that ball and ran all the
way with it! Your ideas are novel and the Car Show was truly a hit! From your creation of the preliminary emailed rosters (to assist in
keeping us all informed), together with your creation of the Flyers for Picnic, Car Show, membership, and so much more, all I can say
is “Wow”. It is obvious you spend countless hours to help all of us and our neighbors and we thank you.
This year, at the start of our Picnic and in recognition of the recently renovated “Boundless” Dottie Mancini Park, the Pledge of
Allegiancewasrecitedandledbyyouthvolunteers,KATHARINA,SOFIE,andERIKAHOLUBECK.LOUISEDIAMONDbroughtherdaughter,
MADELINE DIAMOND, to sing our National Anthem. It made for a great beginning and was beautifully done gals! Youth volunteer,
DANNY PARMENTER, was the flag holder. Thank you all for your special participation.
ToSUEFUHR~Aspecialthanksagainforcreatingthemanybeautifulcenterpiecesonthetables.Sueisalsoourbeloved“Popcorn
Maven” during the festivities and she does an amazing job of “keepin’ it poppin’” and available on demand for all!
Many thanks to all the entries in our FIRST EVER CAR SHOW!! The cars were fantastic. A huge thank you to Steve Coccaro of Murray’s
Speed and Custom for providing the $50 grand prize gift certificate, promoting our event, and the t-shirts! Special thanks to Rob
Comito of Lou Scalia’s Awards for creating and donating the awesome “Best in Show” plaque!!
ToJULIERUFFALO~Aspecialthankstoyouforyournovelideasandrecommendations,aswellasyourmonitoring/updatingour
Social Media. Additionally, your donation of the refreshing “Onli” soft drinks on picnic day was really refreshing.
To STEVE O’MALLEY and JOHN WATT ~ a special thanks for contacting, meeting, and following up with our local restaurant managers
who provided food ~ you take our breath away with your tireless diligence!
ToBONNIEBURKEandLORETTABOYD~Averysuccessfulteamastheyvisitedwithandsecuredraffleitemsfromvariouslocal
businesses and manned the raffle tables with LYDIA PRICE, VICKY ROSENTHAL, and DONNA CINCI together with student volunteers.
The raffle display attracted many and some became very happy winners! Please see BONNIE’S “Editor’s Letter” listing the many
contributors to our raffle. We are very thankful to our local businesses.
To VICKI ROSENTHAL ~ A sincere thank you from me personally for collecting the names of all who volunteered while I manned the
south gate and then took over “ticketing and admission” at the food court for Donna (thanks to you, Donna!) Great job, Vicky, ~ you
covered it very well, indeed!
ToOurNeighbors,BILLandKATHYTHIXTON,whoofferedtobeourwonderfulhostandhostessattheFoodCourt.Togetherwith
volunteers they arranged tables under the canopies in the morning, attached signs overhead to indicate spaces for the restaurant/
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Our 2014 car show participants were:
Rusty Evans 1969 Nova SS – Best in Show
Jeff Carroll 1972 Triumph TR-6 – 3rd Place
Justin KoellerTriumphTR-6&BMWM3
Lee Ehret 1970 Chevy Chevelle
Rick Palermo 1969 Camaro SS
DinoManolfo1996Camaro&1976Corvette
Tom Spies 2006 Chevy SSR
Ron Ludwig 2014 Corvette
Ed Liquori 1957 Chevy Belair – 2nd Place
Betty Roschman 1968 Mustang Shelby – 4th place
RichMagner1969ChevyChevelle
Phil Lipscomb 1965 Chevy Impala SS
Barbara Rinalli 1986 Corvette Convertible
MikeBailey1961ChevyCorvette
John Watt 1969 Chevy Camaro SS Convertible
Dave Rosenthal 2014 BMW 328i
ToLITTLECRITTERSPETTINGZOO&PONYRIDES~
NANCYDeVEAUGH,Owner,ALISONDeVEAUGH,MILIKREED,CASEYANDERSONandTAYLORTHOMAS,wethankyouagainforbookingthis
datetobewithus~alwaysatreat!AspecialthankyoutoBoardMemberLAURACLARKforyoureffortshereandforreduxofthe
volunteer signup sheet you created. Thanks for improving the process!
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In a designated area we dubbed “FOR THE HEALTH OF IT”, tables under canopies were sponsored by:
Cedar-Sage Massage, BILL SHELLEY; Dynamic Chiropractic Dr. KIM RUBY; The Face Place VALERIE BERNARD; Envision Eye Care DR. PAM
EBMEIER, JULIE ENGER; The Fitness Center ERIK BLEEKER, MSPT; BRETT RENNER, NSCA-CSCS; JOE DEVLIN, Living Testimonial; Juice Plus+
KAREN ORLOSKY. Barry University “Healthy Hearts” volunteers attended to take blood pressure, measure BMI, and answer questions. They are members of Sigma Theta Tau Lambda Chi, the Honor Society of Nursing: LOLITA McCARTHY, PhD, RN; RONICA SUBRAMONEY,
PhD, CCRN; INDRA HERSHORIN, PhD, RN, CNE; LAUREN SCHWAL, RN-BC, MSN; MUREEN SHAW, DNP, FNP-BC; and JACQUIE MARSHALL, MS,
MPH, RN; SUZANNE JAFFE and ONIDIS LOPEZ
Additional tables under canopies also included:
Got Smiles Photo Booth, STEPHANIE BADILLO and MALIA CASSON; Caricature Artist, WENDY REINGOLD; and Mary Kay Cosmetics,
ELIZABETH LeCHERRES and YOLY LEON
Face painting by SABRINA CENTENO and PATRICIA CLARK and tattoos were applied by NIKKI HORTEN was fun stuff for sure and thanks, gals!
My nephew, DAVID OLMO, JR. and my husband, RON FILIPPONE, attended to DJ and assisted with the breakdown of the park afterwards.
The band, “SUNDAYS AT 5”, comprised of members DONNA COLLINS, CARMEN SMITH, ROB SMITH, and TIM SMITH, offered solid
performances of so many of our favorite hits! Really appreciate hearing “live” music in our park and thank you all for sharing your
great talent!
ELITE FORCE MARTIAL ARTS provided a table manned by JENNIFER MARIANI, Instructor, MAURICA NEILLE, and TIMOTHY NEILLE, offered
promo items and the students performed an exhibition of their art. Great Job!
To our wonderful COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, the fine young adult volunteers are truly an asset to the community and should be proud for
responding to our need. Thank you so much for your cheerful, eager participation and please keep up your community involvement
and spirit no matter where life takes you. It is IMPORTANT and YOU MATTER!
CARDINAL GIBBONS HIGH SCHOOL, CRYSTAL LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL, and SAINT COLEMAN SCHOOL were represented by the following
students:
ROBERT MI, AUSTIN CINCI, SABRINA CENTENO, JULIE PIEDRA, HUDSON COLDREN, CALLAWAY DEPENBROCK, MORGAN COLDREN, KALYN
MOSSOROFO, MARISSA MOSSOROFO, SAVANNAH STECKBECK, LAUREN LANGEN, SHELBY LANGEN, JESSIE SQUADRITO, LIA FRONTE, LIZZY
CINCI, JACOB COOPER, MATTHEW MEY, CASSIE NOONALL, IZABELLA MAINOLFI, BAILEY MAHOLM, DARA URBINA, GABBY KAHUILA, OLIVIA
MOORE, JAMIE PARMENTER, JOE BETTERIDGE, MADELINE DIAMOND, NIKKI HORTEN, PATRICIA CLARK, SOPHIA QUINTERO, JULIA QUINTERO,
and DANNY PARMENTER
To each and every one of our hardworking volunteers ~ we are sure it soon became obvious how very much you were needed.
Please know we truly cherish all of you and hope you’ll join us again at the next picnic or another of our scheduled events
throughout the year. “Whew, great job, crew!”
AND THAT’S NOT ALL . . .
FORT LAUDERDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT was on hand and we welcomed Acting Battalion Chief STEPHEN GOLLAN; L35 Lieutenant
KURT PHILLIPSON; Driver Engineer J.D. RUST; and Firefighter DENNIS ABRAMS; R35 Crew Chief JORGE NAPLES and Firefighter JOHN
BOURGEOIS. We also welcomed Fire Marshall JEFF LUCAS, Captain RONALD TETREAULT, and Fire Inspector JASON MILLER. A fine
representative crew, indeed! We are also privileged to have had the “first” public demonstration of the newly acquired “FAUX
HOUSE”, a big rig trailered in providing a “faux fire” environment to educate how to survive a fire situation. It was remarkable,
exciting, and great to be the debut site! Thank you so much to you all!
Fort Lauderdale Mounted Police Officer CHUCK SIERRA again shared his time mounted upon his trusty and beautiful steed, “El
Capitan”, a registered 16 hand Palomino quarter horse. What a show to behold as the majestic animal danced to the band’s
performance of “LaBamba”! Fantastic and a delight as always to see you both! Thank you.
Thanks to Police Captain FRANK SOUSA of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department for installation of the lighted city message board
located on 62nd Street announcing our event.
To Broward Health/Imperial Point Medical Center (BHIP) Facilities Manager, STEVE FREDRICKSON, we so appreciated your furnishing
of the tables and chairs used by our Board Members at the entrance and for all the ice needed to keep the drinks cold! To the
Medical Center Staff Members, TONY EDWARDS, DELROY GORDON, and PETER GUARDINO thank you for the delivering the tables, chairs,
and ice and for picking up all afterwards. Additionally, you guys bringing and installing the generator for extra power needed for the
popcorn machine was great! Your kind help is so wonderful and always appreciated greatly!
Special thanks to the Department of Parks and Recreation, City of Fort Lauderdale, for doing a great job maintaining Dottie Mancini
Park. We were happy and grateful to see THOMAS SCHUCHARD once again! The parks department again purchased and donated fifty
(50) assorted trees that were offered free to homeowners for the taking. Very nicely done!
We are so pleased again to have welcomed our County Commissioner, CHIP LaMARCA, and Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner BRUCE
ROBERTS who represents District I, and is our neighbor. Always a pleasure to see you both!
FOOD COURT PROVIDERS
We truly appreciate your participation and thank you for your generous contributions!
ANTHONY’S COAL-FIRED PIZZA (Servers JENNIFER LINDQUIST and JESSICA FREEDMAN, Manager); BELLA ROMA; CROISSANT’LICIOUS,
Master Baker FRANCOIS DESTENAY and CHEF REMI COULON; partnered with MICHAEL’S CAFÉ (Servers DEE ZINKE and LILLY BERRIOS);
DAIRY QUEEN; JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICHES (Servers SHAWN SHAFFER, ERIC SKAMARYCZ, and KARLIE CAUCCI); McNAB DOCKSIDE
(Server TREVOR DILLON): MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL (Servers HOLLY BERNS and VINCENT BOWE); OLIVE GARDEN; POMPANO PIZZA (Servers/
Owners FERNANDO and CARINA, together with their young son, MATEO); RED LOBSTER (Servers NATALIE CASTRO and LISA DYKSTRA);
SMOKEY BONES; SUBWAY (Cookies served by our neighbor,
SCOTT TRAVIS); and VITO’S GOURMET PIZZA (Joe Shane, Owner/Manager)
Everyone eagerly anticipates this event and it’s nice to know we can rely upon our local neighborhood purveyors to furnish the
delights we have become so spoiled with over the years!
Our Fall Harvest Picnic takes time and dedicated individuals not only to plan, coordinate, sponsor, donate, advertise, set up, run,
break down, etc., but also to realize the grand attendance we so hope for and look forward to each year. Please know whatever you
did, wherever you were, and because you came to appreciate the fun, food, camaraderie,
and community spirit that is uniquely ours, you are valued tremendously! See ya’
Fondly,
Susan Filippone
Corresponding Secretary
P.S. Regrets to anyone there without mention!
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PMB 321, 6278 N. Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308-1916
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A VERY
FINE FOURTEEN....
The Imperial Point Association wishes to thank these members who give so generously of their time to
support our neighborhood, Our hats off to them!
Officers:
President
Betty Shelley
954.938.9230
[email protected]
Vice President
Open
Treasurer
Jim Demarest
954-647-4713
Corresponding Secretary
Susan Filippone
954-491-0880
Recording Secretary
Sue Fuhr
954-776-6770
Directors (alphabetical order)
Bonnie Burke
954-551-6629
[email protected]
Laura Clark
954-673-4343
Susan Filippone
954-491-0880
Brandi Michaels
954-614-9120
Howard Nelson
954-938-0449
Steve O’Malley
954-295-6958
Julie [email protected]
Ralph Zeltman
954-771-9838
Advertising Betty Shelley
954-938-9230
[email protected]
Web Site Director
John Watt
954-931-4795
Editor Bonnie Burke
954-551-6629
[email protected]
Executive Airport Steve O’Malley
954-295-6958
Code Hotline 954-776-2810
Membership Open
New Neighbors/Welcome Committee Open
Pet Registrar
Linda Nugent
954-772-8730
Newsletter Delivery If you find a vehicle parked on the side of the roadway and it has the special IPA parking permit
on the dashboard, please allow the vehicle to remain there for 15 to 30 minutes so newsletter delivery can be
completed much more quickly. Thank you for your cooperation.
Advertising Rates:
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1/8 page (3.5x2) .........$50 ................... $75
1/4 page (3.5x4.75) ....$85 ................. $110
1/3 page (7.5x3) .........$110 ............... $135
1/2 page (7.5x4) .........$150 ............... $200
Full page (7.5x10).......$260 ............... $400
Back page .................$350 ............... $450
Self printed insert ...............................$310
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time of placement of ad (prior to printing). We are a volunteer organization. We pride ourselves in assembling and promoting the finest community newspaper possible. Should an
error occur or an omission take place, our policy for making
correction/restitution will be the following: when a “camera ready” advertisement is to be printed in exchange for
remuneration to the Association, we will, at the Advertiser’s
request, (A) rerun the advertisement in the following issue
free of charge, or (B) refund the Advertiser the cost of the
advertisement. Other contents published in the newsletter
that may contain errors or omissions will be corrected in the
following issue.
The deadline for advertising in the February/March
issue is March 16th. Contact Betty at 954.938.9230.
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Our Imperial Point Association has become very well known for our Pet Parade held on the Imperial Point Hospital grounds at
NE 22nd Ave., Ft. Lauderdale. Thank You, Broward Health Imperial Point for your generosity, the use of your chairs and tables
for our exhibits, and the use of your grounds.
Diane Sedberry and Susan Muntz of the Ft. Lauderdale Doberman Rescue League presented a wonderful demonstration on
Obedience by the Ft. Lauderdale Doberman Rescue League Drill Team. They also offered information on training your dog,
All Breeds Obedience Classes. Not just Dobermans! Visit their website at: http://doberescue.net or on facebook. Feel free
to call Diane at 954-946-4100 . Both Diane and Susan have been competing with their dogs in American Kennel Club events
throughout the state of Florida. Their dogs hold titles in Advanced Obedience. They are well experienced dog handlers.
Special thanks to Scott Schenck and his Doberman Heidi for their exciting demonstration with the Frisbee discs. Lots of fun
and exercise for both!
Marian from Seiler Animal Hospital supports our neighborhood and Pet Parade every year offering information on pet care
along with handing out gifts. Thank you Marian and Seiler Animal Hospital! Marian can be reached at 954-491-1222. For more
information on the Seiler Animal Hospital visit: http://www.seileranimalhospital.vetsuite.com/Templates/puppylove.aspx
Two special guests from the City of Pompano Beach Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department School for Dogs and
People, Lisa Hamburg and Julie Cook, joined us to demonstrate K9 Nose Work for dogs. This is a game that dogs and people
can play together with no obedience training. They learn to identify target odors used in National Competition. Any dog can
play! All based on rewards and reinforcement. Their classes take place at McNab Park, 2250 East Atlantic Boulevard, Pompano
Beach. For more information, call 954-415-8132 or 954-786-4111 www.pompanobeachfl.gov
Once again we paraded around the neighborhood showing off our wonderful well socialized pets. Most impressive! Everyone
picked up after them. Thanks for everyone’s cooperation!
An assortment of doughnuts and cinnamon rolls were donated by Bruce & Sue Muntz, for all the dog handlers, along with
plenty of fresh bottled water offered by the Imperial Point Association.
Many thanks to our President, Betty Shelley, Pet Registrar, Linda Nugent and our News Letter Editor, Bonnie Burke. Thanks
to all who participated! See you next year! Note: If you are a member of the Imperial Point Association please remember
to register your pet. You can do this online at: http://www.imperialpoint.org/pet-registry.html or fill out a form from your
newsletter. If you are not a member of the association, please consider joining. You can easily join online at http://www.
imperialpoint.org/imperial-point-join.html
If you are thinking of adding a new member to your home, please adopt or foster a pet. Our rescues have so many wonderful
dogs and cats looking for a forever home. Regards, Bruce Muntz
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I am thrilled to see the incredible demand for real estate in the Imperial Point area,
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2014.
It is in great part YOUR hard work as a homeowner that has helped us to continue
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As the New Year approaches and our market crosses into new heights we look
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Thank you for a wonderful 2014 and all the great opportunities to be part of your
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Looking forward to the New Year, as the great Frank Sinatra once said “the best is
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Sincerely,
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