Kay Rico Opens Another Location in Hollywood August 12, 2021 Share Kay Rico Coffee has now opened Kay Rico Beach Cafe in the Wave Condominium at 2501 South Ocean Drive on Hollywood Beach Kay Rico Coffee, a Hollywood business that has grown since 2014, beginning with a stand at the Yellow Green Farmers Market and adding a brick and mortar shop on Hollywood Boulevard in 2018, has now opened Kay Rico Beach Cafe in the Wave Condominium at 2501 South Ocean Drive on Hollywood Beach. "And," said Dan Aleman, part owner of the Hollywood family's business, "the intention is to open more." Dan functions as manager of the shops, while his brother Tim, is also a partner, as well as a chef, who designed the menu. This location, though, is unique, in that it will be offering food and drink, almost exclusively, to the residents and guests of the private dwelling, with deliveries available to units in the building, poolside, at the beach, as well and soon, to a few neighboring buildings. Going forward, Aleman plans to begin a series of events and entertainment for the residents of the building. The menu at Kay Rico Beach Cafe is similar to the one at the original Kay Rico Coffee House, with a few additions. Included are a variety of coffees, teas, wellness drinks, smoothies, acai bowls, sandwiches, wraps and more. The shop also has a beer and wine license. "My favorite part of Hollywood, is that it is such a community," said Tim Aleman. "It's not overrun by big corporations, so I felt like with us starting our family business, it was meant to be in Hollywood, a city that offers growth and support for independently owned businesses -- we fit right in! It's community, it's family. You come to Hollywood, you feel welcome -- it's like a giant hug. That’s why I love it; I think that’s why everyone loves it." Kay Rico Beach Cafe is open 7 days a week from 8 am until 4 pm. For more information, please contact: kayricobeachcafe@gmail.com , or visit: https://kayricocoffee.business.site < Previous News Next News >

Research Finds Sex Can Be Confirmed By Hand Odor July 13, 2023 Share Florida International University (FIU) Researchers determined a person’s Biological Sex can be confirmed by their hand odor with extreme accuracy. The novel approach can assist in Forensic Investigations when other biometric indicators, such as DNA and fingerprints, are limited or non-existent. The study was published in PLOS ONE, an open access science journal. “Our research at FIU is always focused on moving the Forensic Sciences forward,” said Kenneth G. Furton, Executive Director of the Global Forensic and Justice Center (GFJC) and the Project’s Administrator. GFJC has one of America’s oldest Forensic Science Education Programs and has grown into one of the world’s largest Forensic Science Centers, as well as among the most diverse in terms of areas of study, degree areas and geographical reach. “A focus of GFJC is to work on research that can be used right now in laboratories to help science serve justice effectively and efficiently.” According to FBI figures, about 72% of crimes are committed by men and about 28% by women. The research also could lead to non-forensic applications in the future. The current study relies on a foundational principle in Forensic Science – every contact leaves a trace. When a suspect touches something, they leave something behind, including their odor. The research team collected samples from 60 volunteers, evenly divided among men and women, using sterile gauze pads to capture their hand odor. Using instruments commonly found in Forensic Toxicology and Chemistry Laboratories, such as Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry, combined with an innovative sampling method and a Data Analysis Program developed by FIU Chemistry Ph.D. Graduate Vidia Gokool, the team analyzed the Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) responsible for an individual’s odor. The person’s sex could be determined accurately more than 96% of the time using a human-supervised machine learning model. While canines can identify human scent, living or deceased, this is one of the first times a person’s odor has been analyzed in the laboratory to accurately determine sex. “This technique could be used in conjunction with detection canines,” said Chantrell Frazier, lead researcher. “It can be one more tool for investigators to use to bring justice to victims of crime.” About the Global Forensic and Justice Center (GFJC) The Global Forensic and Justice Center (GFJC) is a collaborative endeavor that demonstrates extraordinary success in providing unique learning opportunities, pioneering research and engagement. Founded in 2018, GFJC is the nexus of Forensic Science and Criminal Justice at FIU, combining two decades of experience to engage the Forensic Science and Criminal Justice industries from the crime scene to the courtroom. < Previous News Next News >

The Museum Of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA): Commemorates Autism Acceptance Month And Earth Month Throughout April March 30, 2023 Share Through the Museum Of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA)’s continued efforts to include diverse voices and perspectives, the museum is offering a robust series of educational and public programming to commemorate Autism Acceptance Month and Earth Month this April. On view through Sunday, April 16th, 2023, “Didier William: Nou Kite Tout Sa Dèyè” is the largest solo presentation of Didier William’s career. Translated as “We’ve Left That All Behind,” the show presents an in-depth look at the Haitian-Born, North Miami-raised Artist’s career and memory among the very neighborhood where he once grew up. In a blend of personal reflections, biographical anecdotes and art historical moments, some of the works in the show recontextualize historical iconographies and ideas, stripping them of their “known” truths and transforming each into something entirely new. By doing so, William playfully and unapologetically reclaims autonomy over a fragmented record of history, engaging his personal connection to the complexity of immigrant narratives and queer identity to create opportunity for investigation and redemption. Also, on view through Sunday, April 16th, 2023, “Kanaval” is a survey by Photographer, Filmmaker, Curator and Writer Leah Gordon that documents twenty years of Carnival in Haiti. Curated by MOCA Curator Adeze Wilford, the exhibition consists of a series of black-and-white photographs taken on a mechanical medium format camera. The images are contextualized by a series of oral histories relayed by various troupe leaders, who also oversee the design of the costume and generate the narratives surrounding Carnival. Their stories reflect the wealth of invention, fable, and self-generated mythology prevalent in much of Haitian culture. The photographs will be accompanied by a new feature-length documentary on the Carnival providing a kinetic counterpoint to the portraits. This season’s Art on the Plaza Series will kick-off with Artist Edison Peñafiel's installation, “Run, Run, Run Like The Wind.” This colorful display of nine banners hangs from the highest point of the palm trees throughout MOCA's Plaza, showcasing characters on the run and accompanied by text taken from Latin American protest songs. Peñafiel's work will highlight the act of escape during political turmoil, speaking to themes of human migration, displacement and social justice. It will be on display until May. On view through Sunday, June 25th, 2023, visitors will be able to step into MOCA’s Paradise Courtyard and discover “Victory Garden,” an interactive sculptural community garden created by Miami-based Artist Emmett Moore. Drawing inspiration from Victory Gardens of the past, which were planted during wartime to supplement rations and boost morale, Moore’s “Victory Garden” connects the local community with contemporary art and encourages visitors to reflect on their relationship with the built environment. MOCA’s April programming includes: MOCA miniMakers: “Painting and Collage Inspired by Yayoi Kusama” | Saturday, April 1st, 2023, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Details: MOCA is celebrating Autism Acceptance Month by learning about Neurodiverse Artist Yayoi Kusama. Inspired by Kusama’s pattern-filled artworks, this workshop will teach participants collage and painting techniques to create their own colorful geometric artwork. MOCA miniMakers is MOCA’s FREE and inclusive series of art workshops for children ages six and up. Children will have access to a variety of art techniques, as well as an inclusive curriculum incorporating step-by-step guides, STEAM activation and creative free play. Taught by experienced artists and sponsored by the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency, MOCA miniMakers aims to foster an accessible spirit of learning through the arts. Cost: Free RSVP: For more information, please visit: https://111401.blackbaudhosting.com/111401/MOCA-miniMakers-01Apr2023 Sunday Stories: “Discovering the World of Nature Along the Riverbank” by Petra Bartikova | Sunday, April 2nd, 2023, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Details: MOCA is celebrating Earth Month by bringing life to paper with blooming flora inspired by American Artist Georgia O’Keefe. Participants will learn about the important role flora plays in keeping the earth healthy and safe for all life in the story “Discovering The World Of Nature Along The Riverbank” by Petra Bartikova. Participants will also learn about eco artists, sustainability efforts and what they can do to help keep the world healthy and clean. Sponsored by the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency, this early childhood art series engages toddlers and fosters reading, motor skill development and socialization. MOCA Sunday Stories is a great way for children to bond with their parents or guardians as they create together. Cost: Free RSVP: For more information, please visit: https://111401.blackbaudhosting.com/111401/MOCA-Sunday-Stories-02Apr2023 MOCA Makers: Growing Native Plants: A Victory Garden-inspired workshop led by Miami Seed Share | Saturday, April 8th, 2023 - 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Details: Join us this April for a special edition of MOCA Makers in the Paradise Courtyard. With the artistic lens of Victory Garden Artist Emmett Moore, urban community garden Miami Seed Share will lead a workshop and teach participants about growing native plants that attract pollinators such as birds and butterflies to help plants reproduce and provide food. Also joining will be gardeners from Ready-to-Grow, live music from steel drum band SteelAway and refreshments provided by Wild Mushroom Cafe. Space is limited, RSVP today. MOCA Makers is a series of free art workshops, inviting adults to work with and learn from local artists in South Florida. Topics such as figure drawing, printmaking and portrait painting are hosted for all levels of participants. Art Packs are available for purchase from the MOCA Shop. Cost: Free RSVP: For more information, please visit: https://111401.blackbaudhosting.com/111401/MOCA-Makers-08Apr2023 Conversations at MOCA: The Role of New World School of the Arts in Cultivating Arts in Miami | Friday, April 14th, 2023 - 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Details: Join MOCA for this historic conversation in the museum gallery. The New World School in Miami has played an unheralded role in cultivating generations of American artists in various modes from dance and literature to the visual arts and music. This panel engages the history and mission of the school in conversation with a selection of its esteemed alums, including artist Didier William. Cost: Free RSVP: For more information, please visit: https://111401.blackbaudhosting.com/111401/Conversations-at-MOCA-The-Role-of-the-New-World-School-in-Cultivating-Arts-in-Miami Jazz at MOCA: Featuring Visual Jazz by Teen Art Force and New World Symphony | Friday, April 28th, 2023 (Seating Starts at 7:00 p.m., Concert Starts at 8:00 p.m.) Details: “Jazz at MOCA” is MOCA’s FREE Outdoor Concert Series on the last Friday of every month. On Friday, April 28th, 2023 MOCA is excited to present a special edition of “Jazz at MOCA” featuring the New World Symphony Mobile WALLCAST® and Visual Jazz by MOCA Teen Art Force. Through this partnership, MOCA Teen Art Force students worked collaboratively with New World Symphony Fellows to develop visual art accompaniments that will be featured during the performance. The New World Symphony is a laboratory for the way music is taught, presented and experienced. It prepares graduates of music programs for leadership roles in professional orchestras and ensembles, and since its co-founding in 1987 by Artistic Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas and Lin and Ted Arison, NWS has helped launch the careers of more than 1,150 alumni worldwide. New World Symphony’s Mobile WALLCAST Concert Series brings the magic of symphonic music to communities across South Florida. Seating for Jazz at MOCA starts at 7:00 p.m. and the performance starts at 8:00 p.m. Cost: Jazz at MOCA is FREE and open to the public. The gallery is open from 7:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. with museum admission. Admission to the museum is $10. Admission for students, seniors, and visitors identifying as disabled is $5. Admission is FREE for MOCA members, children under 12, North Miami residents, city employees, veterans and caregivers accompanying people who are disabled. RSVP: For more information, please visit: https://111401.blackbaudhosting.com/111401/Jazz-at-MOCA-Featuring-Visual-Jazz-by-Teen-Art-Force-and-New-World-Symphony Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA) 770 Northeast 125th Street, Miami, Florida 33161. For more information visit: https://mocanomi.org/ < Previous News Next News >

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Hallandale "Beach Chair" Progress: A New Ordinance Is In The Works By The City By Hallandale Beach Mayor, Joy Cooper April 11, 2024 Share Last week I reported on an issue that has really impacted our beach residents. Our city beach is only one mile long with the supermajority abutting residential condominiums. South City Park was developed as part of our Parks Master Plan and includes, walk paths, playground area, Volleyball Court, Bocce Court, a covered multipurpose pavilion, four smaller covered picnic areas, restrooms, a concession stand and public parking. It is a gem that is used by not just our residents but visitors looking for a quiet beach. It is not commercial at all. Our beach is also unique due to how active the shoreline is. We have a beach where there are hotspots for beach erosion. This is where the ocean wave and north south currents combined with the Fort Lauderdale Port system has created adverse reactions to our beach sand. Residents who have not lived here a long time may not have seen waves breaking on the seawall at Parker Dorado, our most southern condominium. They have had no beach at some points in time. Wave actions, storms and sea level rise have continued to erode our beaches. Mother Nature is unpredictable. She can take sand away and at times redeposit it back. Over the past twenty years there have been 3 beach renourishment projects. The most recent was just completed. As I wrote last week, now that it is completed, and our beach is back, condominiums are now wanting to utilize that beach and store beach chairs and in some cases present them for their owners. This practice is not unusual. Cities along the coast often have regulations allowing storage of chairs and umbrellas. The rules vary from city to city. Counties also have varying rules. Our city has rules, but they do not allow storage or commercial use of the beach without written approval. In light of this our condominium owners have requested the ability to have chairs and storage. Over the past week I have researched these varying rules and submitted my suggestion to the commission on Monday the 8th for discussion at our regular meeting. Below are the suggestions. I will report next week and update that hopefully will include notice of the first reading of the ordinance. Beach Furniture Operators that are party to a contract with an association representing property that directly abuts the public beach may obtain a permit to provide beach chairs on an on-demand basis to the frontage. Operators may only provide setup, storage and/or other beach furniture services to residents or guests of the building only. This ordinance does not guarantee the ability to store chairs. Permits may be issued and removed based on the shoreline conditions. The City Manager or his designee will approve designated storage areas depending on safety, availability, and shoreline conditions to be included in a beach furniture operation agreement. No beach furniture within 12 feet of a lifeguard tower. No beach furniture shall block access to the beach for safety personnel and their vehicles. No storage boxes or similar type structures are allowed on the beach unless specifically part of a planned area and permitted. Beach chairs that are stored overnight must be covered and secured to protect sea turtles from crawling underneath the chairs. Beach chairs shall be secured or tied to the ground. No storage of chairs permitted on dunes. Requests to relocate beach furniture shall be complied with immediately. Failure to remove chairs will be considered a violation of the permit and revocation. City to remove chairs and items in violation of Code or not relocated in accordance with a written request from the City. The cost of removal and storage of chairs and other equipment will be the responsibility of the condominium. The maximum number of chairs that may be stored will be less than 10% of the number of units, or a specific number to be determined by the city manager or his designee to provide safe enjoyable access to the beach. Operators will be allowed to pre-set up to a certain percent of their overall chair count. Additional chairs may be placed on an as needed basis dependent upon an agreed operations plan agreement. All Condominium/Vendors that provide beach chairs shall be required to provide approved trash receptacle and disposal of such trash at their own costs. Removal of and use of city receptacles is prohibited. All beach chair operators shall clean up their respective areas throughout the day and hand rake and clean the area at the end of the day. I have attempted to include all concerns and ideas that have been presented to me. This is a work in process and the commission must agree by a majority vote. We set the policies of the city, and our City Manager is in charge of day-to-day operations. The ordinance also will not prevent our city from providing chairs or from contracting with services at our parks. As always feel free to contact me anytime with your questions, concerns and ideas to make our City better! I can be reached at: jcooper@cohb.org . Or: joycooper@aol.com . Or Facebook Mayor Joy Cooper. You can always call my Office number at: (954) 457-1318. Or Call/Text me at: (954) 632-5700. Working for you! Always have! Always will! < Previous News Next News >

Mind Your Manners: A Loss of Respect Can Absolutely Lead to Acts of Violence By Tracy Renee Lee August 25, 2022 Share Years ago, when my children were little, we lived in San Diego, California. My husband was in the Navy and his Duty Stations were there. We lived in San Diego for 20 years. At the end of 20 years of military service, my husband and I had a big decision to make. We discussed our future and decided it was time for him to retire. Our decision was not based on his career but our children’s futures. At the time, we had young daughters and we knew that if we stayed, the likelihood of losing at least one of them to violence was higher than we were willing to risk. We had a thriving San Diego and North San Diego County area business during that time. Many people could not believe that overnight we decided to leave and that within one month, we were gone. Fortunately, our home sold before we even had the real estate sign up. I think back at how difficult that move was for us. We gave up every ounce of wealth that we had. We fell from a nice income into poverty and we suffered immeasurably. Our girls suffered too, but the suffering was worth it in the end because we saved our children from possible doom. They are now loving, kind, respectful and respectable adults. Watching their parents work so hard for their futures taught them that nothing is free and that if you want a better life and to be out of poverty, you have to work for it. They learned the virtues of ethical behavior and decisions, charity for others and the tenacity to never give up on themselves. They learned to render service to those in need and that the right thing to do is always the right thing to do. These lessons have made my girls amazing women. They are kind, benevolent, generous, sincere, honest and praiseworthy. I love them and I am so proud of them. As a funeral practitioner, I see all sorts of violence. I see adults committing crimes against other adults. I see men killing women and women killing men. However, the worst thing I see is violence perpetrated by and on children. I live in a small Texas County. My county is supposed to be safe, a small county where neighbors take care of neighbors. To a greater extent, my county is like that. Lately, however, a few misguided souls have stepped out of line and tragedy has struck us at our core. It’s not just in my county, but all around. I see it on the news across our beautiful country and it breaks my soul. I wonder why? Why has violence become so prevalent lately? What has happened to neighbors helping and loving their neighbors? What has happened to people helping each other when misfortune comes their way? I am not at home this week. One of my daughters needed me to be with her for a while to help her through some health issues this month. I am back in a western state. Wow, how I miss the South where people say, “Yes, Sir” and “Thank you, Ma'am.” My daughter intervenes continuously when she sees me getting tight-jawed when someone says, “Yeah” to me at the checkout line, or a man forgets to be a gentleman and steps in front of me rather than yielding as he should. Perhaps I was raised in a different time. I know I was. I see that courtesy is, for the most part, passé. That’s a shame. I was raised by a southern mother who taught her children that manners matter. But I have noticed that where the family breaks apart and manners are allowed to slacken, rudeness eventually leads to violence and that violence can and sometimes does, lead to loss. It seems a simplification to say that a loss of manners may lead to an eventual loss of life; however, the loss of manners is a loss of respect and loss of respect absolutely leads to acts of violence. Violence is never the answer; it only leads to heartache, pain and eventual loss. I am tired of seeing children losing their lives because someone failed to learn respect. The answer is so simple. I plead with each of you to teach your children to respect themselves and others. Start with manners. Manners breed respect. Save your children by arming them with the basics of good behavior; one day, it might save their lives. I have seen the miracles of good behavior. I have also seen the grim reapings of poor behavior. I can attest to you that good behavior and respect are where you should start. Imagine making the world a better place and saving the lives of America’s children by teaching them to mind their manners and respect others. My name is Tracy Renee Lee. I am a Certified Grief Counselor (GC-C), Funeral Director (FDIC), published author, syndicated columnist, Podcaster, Founder of the “Mikey Joe Children’s Memorial” and Heaven Sent, Corp. I write books, weekly bereavement articles, Podcasts and Grief BRIEFs related to understanding and coping with grief. I am the American Funeral Director of the Year Runner-Up and recipient of the BBB’s Integrity Award. It is my life's work to comfort the bereaved and help them live on. For additional encouragement, please visit my podcast “Deadline” at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7MHPy4ctu9OLvdp2JzQsAA Or at: https://anchor.fm/tracy874 and follow me on Instagram at: "Deadline_TracyLee." < Previous News Next News >

SOBEWFF Heads To Hallandale Beach: Celebrity Chef Dinner and 1001 Arabian-Nights Shines Spotlight on International Food In The City February 16, 2023 Share Start your weekend off with an exclusive culinary experience on Friday, February 24, 2023, Celebrity Chef Dinner hosted by Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells and Icebox Cafe’s Corporate Executive Chef Omar Martinez. The City of Hallandale Beach is gearing up to shine an international spotlight on its diverse culture and food scene during the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by CapitalOne Friday, February 24 and Saturday, February 25, 2023. Start your weekend off with an exclusive culinary experience on Friday, February 24, 2023, Celebrity Chef Dinner at Icebox Cafe (219 NE 3rd St, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009) from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Hosted by Celebrity Chef Jernard Wells and Icebox Cafe's Corporate Executive Chef Omar Martinez, these culinary geniuses have a flavor-packed southern-style multi course dinner planned that is sure to wow your senses. Purchase your ticket now for this Celebrity Chef Dinner and receive a complimentary ticket to the 4th Annual Food & Groove at Pegasus Park at Gulfstream Park Village (901 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009) on Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Get ready to step into a world of magical flavors and cultural delights at the excitement-filled 1001 Arabian Nights themed Food & Groove event. You’ll enjoy world-class entertainment such as fire throwers, henna tattoo artists, acrobats, snake charmers and even a global-inspired spice tent. More than 25 incredible local restaurants will be showcasing their tantalizing cuisines from all over the globe. This year’s restaurants and guest chefs hail from countries from around the world! During this international foodie explosion, guests can also dance the night away to live music from the Entourage Band performing Salsa, Soft Rock, Old School R&B, and today’s top hits. To make this enchanting evening even more spectacular, local artists Rei Ramirez and Kay Kiria will be creating live art throughout the event so you can immerse yourself in the diverse art and culture Hallandale Beach has to offer. Don’t miss the collaboration between these two acclaimed artists who will provide a stunning display of live performance artwork. As part of the Hallandale Beach Eats Be Local initiative to support local restaurants, the Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency has out done themselves planning this year’s festivities. This SOBEWFF event series, the only in Broward County, is surely shining a spotlight on the international food, culture, and art scene that Hallandale Beach has grown to become. Tickets to the Celebrity Chef Dinner are $175 and include a complimentary ticket to Food & Groove, a $75 value. Purchase tickets now at: http://bit.ly/sobewff2023 Be sure to check out the local restaurants and chefs participating in the Arabian Nights themed Food & Groove event: Ajiacos Restaurant, a local Colombian breakfast spot offering traditional Colombian items including picada ajiacos, empanadas, tequenos, arepas, and much more. 952 West Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 Amsterdam Bar And Grill, a local wateringhole with delectable bar bites. 100 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Bch, FL 33009 Belly Fish, a unique Asian-inspired menu of sushi, poke, ceviche, and bowls. With Michelin-trained Chef Rodrigo Bravo and restaurant veteran Jonathan Perlman at the helm, Belly Fish sources the finest ingredients to deliver an extraordinary culinary experience. (901 Federal Hwy.) The Village at Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 Ceviche Avenue, located in the heart of Hallandale Beach, brings the real flavor of authentic Peruvian food, including ceviche and arroz con pollo. 101 NE 3rd Street Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 Chef Irie (Hugh Sinclair), a private chef, puts a spin on traditional Caribbean dishes with a Latin twist. CAO Bakery & Café, named after the Cao family whose baking tradition spans three generations, provides the best of Cuban baking from sweet cafecito to fresh pastelitos. 116 West Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale Beach, FL 33309 D’s Delights, catering to all ethnic backgrounds and cultural flavors, creates a phenomenal unforgettable flavor experience with chicken and waffles, grilled shrimp breakfast platters, and salmon patties. 530 Foster Rd., Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 Don Lolo’s, family owned and operated since 2006, provides fresh scratch made Cuban and Tex-Mex style dishes prepared with a mix of authentic and flavorful signature seasonings. 822 West Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 Dunn’s River Island Café, an intimate upscale Caribbean restaurant and Bar, provides authentic Jamaican Cuisines and specialty American dishes. 908 West Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 Flashback Dinner, Offering the delights of a classic diner in an exciting modern setting, the Flashback Diner is home to everyone. 220 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 Holy Avocado, a revolutionary, healthy fast-food concept with the main purpose to keep society healthy, with clean and fresh ingredients. Avocado is the star superfood here! 645 West Hallandale Beach Blvd., Unit 104, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 KAO Bar and Grill, KAO Sushi & Grill means top-level cuisine, combining Japanese Food, South American cuisine, and European tapas. Ne 1st Ave. Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. The Krazy Vegan, a South Florida, 100% plant-based gourmet American-Jamaican fusion burger joint. Chef Reece Ellis infuses Jamaica for spice, America for variety, and France for the presentation. 645 West Hallandale Beach Blvd., Suite 111, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 Dr. Limon Hallandale is a Peruvian hotspot developed and founded by Chef Carlos Brescia (aka Dr. Limon) and partners Jose Antonio Combina and Fiorella Terrazas. This creatively designed restaurant offers extensive menu items, highlighting an array of unmatched Ceviches. 801 N Federal Hwy., #107, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 Mable’s Island Kitchen, brings sexy, sultry, cool vibes with food for the soul, with favorites like tacos, Jamaican street food, jerk chicken and more. 409 N Dixie Hwy., Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 Marash Turkish Cuisine, under the direction of Tuncay ATAKAN, offers an authentic menu inspired by Turkish, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern food. 710 West Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 Matteo’s Trattoria, an up-scale Italian restaurant offering a dish for every palate, featuring fan favorites like Prosciutto é Melone and Squid Ink Pescatore. 1825 East Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 Il Mercato Café Restaurant specializes in Italian, French, and German cuisines that has proudly served the community with delicious food for 10 years. Chef and Owner Emily Finne prepares freshly made favorites like pasta and schnitzel. 1454 East Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 Moises Bakery is a European Bakery with Hispano American specialties. Enjoy traditional Empanadas from Venezuela, Chile or Argentina. Look for Tequeños, Ham Cachito, Turkey or cheese and delicious Arepas, Cachapas. 115 E Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 Nana’s Sapibon Haitian Restaurant offers family-style meals including stewed chicken, oxtail, and fried pork from Chef Lina St. Juste. 889 Foster Road, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 See Thai and Japanese Cuisine, offers many of the classic Thai dishes that are found at the finest restaurants in Thailand, including sushi, sashimi, and traditional soups. The mouth-watering Thai cuisine is flavored by authentic herbs and spices. 1111 East Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale, FL 33009 El Tamarindo Coal Fired Pizza & Bar, an Italian-International concept, has a kitchen full of homemade and simple Italian recipes from pizza to pasta inspired by Chefs Yecson Juan and Sonia Amaya’s Italian grandmother. 712 Atlantic Shores Blvd., Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 Ten Palms offers a spectacular classic American menu featuring an upscale take on racetrack favs. 901 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 Urban Thai & Sushi provides an experience of 5-star quality food with unforgettable authentic Thai & Japanese Fusion, like pad see sew and pad thai. 660 West Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 YardHouse, offers the world’s largest selection of draft beer along with a traditional American menu with more than 100 items made from scratch daily, including nachos, sandwiches, and more. 601 Silks Run, Suite 1490, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 < Previous News Next News >

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FPL Engineer Chases Gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics August 1, 2024 Share Every day after work, Alonzo Russell trains for the Olympics at Joseph C. Carter Park. When he clocks out of his job as a service planner for Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), where he engineers and designs solutions for the community to receive power, he swaps his steel-toed boots for sprinting shoes – in pursuit of a gold medal. The two-time Olympic sprinter begins his daily four-hour workout at the park’s track, crouched at the starting block, with his fingertips delicately grazing the line where the red track and white line meet. Every muscle in his body is coiled like a spring ready to propel him forward. He mentally prepares like he does before every 400-meter race in the Olympic Games. “I just take a deep breath and walk through the race in my mind before it happens. So while I'm running the race, it's almost like I've already done it,” Russell explains. “As I'm in the blocks, I'm also just thinking about all the pain I'm about to endure.” Russell’s journey to the Olympics began in his homeland, the Bahamas, in the town of Hunter just southwest of the islands' largest city, Freeport City. His passion for running was sparked by his twin sister, Aloniqua, who was on a traveling track team. They would race each other in the backyard to pass the time, but it wasn’t until high school that Russell began training. He quickly became a standout track-and-field student-athlete, earning him scholarships to universities in the United States. His first Olympics representing the Bahamas, the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, was a rollercoaster of emotions marked by a bronze medal win in the 400-meter relay race after overcoming a disqualification from the 4x400 race. “I got disqualified for stepping out of my lane, so I kind of was down about that, but the next race was coming up a few days later,” he recalls. “I regrouped and got ready for the relay, and we ended up winning the bronze. It was a dream come true.” Upon returning home with a win, Russell began training for the next Olympic Games and enrolled in Florida State University (FSU). He decided to pursue a degree in electrical engineering— a subject he fell in love with in high school after studying electrical installation. He graduated in 2021, just before the Tokyo Olympics where he was a semifinalist in the 400-meter race. Russell’s return home also marked the beginning of his professional career as an electrical engineer for FPL. His commitment to excellence is apparent both on the track and at work, where he is part of a team that works every single day to provide reliable electricity to customers. For the past three years, as he resumed his Olympian training by night, by day, he helped plan large-scale developments and construction within his community, like the Broward Health Urgent Care and Baptist Health Hospital. Russell engineers and designs solutions to get customers power in a fast-growing state, and ensures these new facilities are equipped to receive electricity upon completion. < Previous News Next News >

Parenting In The Digital Age: Tips To Uphold Kids’ Mental Health By Merilee Kern, MBA September 19, 2023 Share There has been much critical discourse about the escalating Children’s Mental Health Crisis relative to how benchmarks like Stress, Anxiety and loneliness are driving Depression and other serious Psychological conditions amongst youth populations like never before. Of course, children are not the only ones suffering, as parents and caregivers struggle to prevent, address and treat concerns in order to uphold kids’ Emotional Well-Being. In this process, the adults themselves are suffering in kind—often exacerbating their own Mental and Emotional struggles amid the copious complexities of modern life. This, of course, has a litany of macro-economic implications. As one case in point, a Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children's Mental Health research report : https://www.morganstanley.com/articles/childrens-mental-health-effect-on-parents cited that six in ten of those who are concerned say their Children’s Mental Health has impacted them negatively, with nearly half of those indicating it has affected their productivity at work. The report goes on to reveal that fully 48% of working parents who reported concern said their children’s mental health has impacted their performance at work in some way—including having to deal with disruptions and an inability to concentrate on the job. Some concerned working parents have considered reducing their working hours to support their child(ren) while others have even considered quitting their jobs altogether. Relative to the role Internet use, specifically, plays into the Children’s Mental Health Crisis, other reported research from the Child Mind Institute found approximately half of parents polled expressed concern over the impact of internet use on Cognitive, Social and Emotional Development, visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/articles/family-internet-use-survey “In today's digital age, parents are tasked with navigating an ever-evolving technology landscape to address and safeguard their kids’ Mental Health while also balancing work and parenting—an endeavor that has become a daunting—often seemingly impossible—task that’s ushered in an era of pressure-driven parenting,” says Neuropsychologist, American Mothers New York State “Mother of the Year” Award Recipient and Brilliant Minds Unite Founder, Dr. Jatali Bellanton—Author of Kidpreneurs and Founder of the Kids Who Bank Financial Literacy Program deployed in hundreds of elementary schools across the United States. “It is certainly possible for kids to thrive and deeply benefit from technological advancements. But, parents and caregivers must wholeheartedly commit to not just monitor such usage and activities, but also achieve and sustain healthy boundaries away from screens and buttons—both the kids and the adults. The key is to fill that tech downtime with activities that foster connectivity to, and a reverence for, ‘real world’ experiences. And, when technology is in use, to remain hyper observant and aware ensure it’s not impeding the child’s Mental Health in any way whether before, during or after. If red flags are present, however minor, it’s imperative to address them immediately.” Social Media has long been a culprit of compromising kids’ Mental Health. A new American Psychological Association Health Advisory on Social Media use in adolescence offers the following scientific evidence-based recommendations, visit: https://www.apa.org/topics/social-media-internet/health-advisory-adolescent-social-media-use 1. Youth using Social Media should be encouraged to use functions that create opportunities for social support, online companionship, and emotional intimacy that can promote healthy socialization. 2. Social Media use, functionality, and permissions/consenting should be tailored to youths’ developmental capabilities; designs created for adults may not be appropriate for children. 3. In early adolescence (i.e., typically 10–14 years), adult monitoring (i.e., ongoing review, discussion, and coaching around Social Media content) is advised for most youths’ Social Media use; autonomy may increase gradually as kids age and if they gain digital literacy skills. However, monitoring should be balanced with youths’ appropriate needs for privacy. 4. To reduce the risks of psychological harm, adolescents’ exposure to content on Social Media that depicts Illegal or Psychologically Maladaptive Behavior, including content that instructs or encourages youth to engage in Health-Risk Behaviors, such as Self-Harm (e.g., cutting, Suicide), harm to others, or those that encourage Eating-Disordered Behavior (e.g., restrictive eating, purging, excessive exercise) should be minimized, reported, and removed; moreover, technology should not drive users to this content. 5. To minimize psychological harm, adolescents’ exposure to “Cyberhate” including Online Discrimination, Prejudice, Hate, or Cyberbullying especially directed toward a marginalized group (e.g., Racial, Ethnic, Gender, Sexual, Religious, ability status) or toward an individual because of their identity or allyship with a marginalized group should be minimized. 6. Adolescents should be routinely screened for signs of “problematic Social Media use” that can impair their ability to engage in daily roles and routines, and may present risk for more serious Psychological harms over time. 7. The use of Social Media should be limited so as to not interfere with adolescents’ sleep and physical activity. 8. Adolescents should limit use of Social Media for social comparison, particularly around beauty- or appearance-related content. 9. Adolescents’ Social Media use should be preceded by training in Social Media Literacy to ensure that users have developed Psychologically-informed competencies and skills that will maximize the chances for balanced, safe, and meaningful Social Media use. 10. Substantial resources should be provided for continued scientific examination of the positive and negative effects of Social Media on adolescent development. Dr. Bellanton, also a technology futurist and leading Metaverse influencer, has some additional valuable insights into how parents can navigate this tricky, ever-changing terrain—especially for younger elementary-age children. 1. Ditch rigid schedules. While it's essential to have some structure in your child's daily routine, it's equally important to provide flexibility. Instead of imposing a strict, timed schedule on your child's educational or other activities, Dr. Bellanton recommends creating a more relaxed and flexible approach that fits around the parents’ work schedule. 2. Create Safe Folders for YouTube Videos and Shows that your child is allowed to watch. With the abundance of inappropriate content available on the internet, it can be challenging to monitor what your child is watching. However, by creating Special YouTube Folders and Streaming Media Playlists on Netflix, parents can control the content their children consume and avoid unnecessary worry. 3. Introduce your children to hobbies that require the use of different parts of the brain. Whether it's sculpting, painting, or physical activities that teach children how to utilize new tools, engaging in a hobby at least once every other day can help children develop new skills and foster creativity. 4. Creating a star chart system is another effective way to incentivize and reward children for doing things that do not involve digital devices. For instance, parents can reward their children for cleaning, reading, or playing outside, instead of spending time on screens. 5. Parents can also take advantage of the metaverse by teaching their children how to build and make money through playing video games. Children can be introduced to games that allow them to learn how to make money and build skills while playing. 6. Have conversations with children about online predators and to teach them to be cautious when playing games like Roblox. Parents should also pay attention to the music played in games, as some songs may contain inappropriate lyrics. 7. Put timers on devices to limit screen time. Parents can set a specific amount of time for their children to watch videos or play games on their devices, ensuring they have a healthy balance of screen time and other activities. Parenting in the digital age is a challenge that requires a multifaceted and highly concerted approach with tactical strategies that must be employed with intention and upheld with consistency. Doing so will allow families to embrace the litany of benefits the digital age affords and use them to derive emotional and lifestyle advantages versus impairments. < Previous News Next News >

Kick Off The Season Early: Time To Book A Holiday Show For The Family September 29, 2022 Share After selling out four times, Top of the World: A Carpenters Tribute returns by popular demand this November, just in time for the holidays. It's "Yesterday Once More" when Debbie Taylor and her seven-piece band recreate the unforgettable, exquisite music of The Carpenters. Special for this year, this program will include all the classic Carpenters hits plus holiday favorites to kick off the season early. With a warmth and tone reminiscent of Karen Carpenter, Taylor and her talented, accomplished group of musicians bring to life authentic versions of cherished songs including: "We've Only Just Begun," "Close to You" and "Rainy Days and Mondays.” This event is presented by Debbie Taylor and Paul Stewart, Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 8:00 p.m., tickets are $40-$50. Andrea Bocelli Christmas Tribute December 16th, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. South Florida Legends presents an evening of opera and seasonal favorites with International Recording Artist Franco Corso singing favorite Andrea Bocelli hits such as: "Silent Night," "Ave Maria," "I Believe," "White Christmas," "Angels We Have Heard on High," "The Prayer" and "Amore." Appropriately dubbed "The Voice of Romance," Corso hypnotizes audiences with his sensual and powerful vocals, dramatic stage presence and charismatic showmanship. Corso has built a music career channeling the charisma and passion of Italian-American singers, effectively transforming past masterpieces into modern treasures. His voice recalls the era when crooners ruled the music industry and avid listeners went weak in the knees at love songs laden with raw emotion. Christmas with Love, The Concert December 17th, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Captain Sandy’s Charities presents Christmas with Love, the Concert. Join Captain Sandy Yawn as she welcomes the holiday season with Recording Artist Leah Rae. With singing careers in Gospel and Secular Music, Rae’s passion is in Modern Country Music which allows her to express herself in a raw and authentic way. She is joined by GRAMMY Nominated Producer Kent Wells and Emily Benford from the hit TV Series The Voice. Captain Sandy Yawn, a Fort Lauderdale native with over three decades of yachting experience, is one of the most respected Captains in the industry. Star of Bravo's Below Deck Mediterranean, Captain Sandy is excited to host this charitable event to benefit her new portfolio of Marine Charities. Tickets are $55-$65 with a $78 VIP Ticket that offers a pre-concert meet & greet. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. You can buy tickets online at: www.aventuracenter.org By phone at: (877) 311-7469. Or: (954) 462-0222. Or in person at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Box Office Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. noon to 5:00 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance. For Group Sales, please call: (954) 660-6307. The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at 3385 Northeast 188th Street, Aventura, Florida 33180. < Previous News Next News >