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CONTENTS June
2015
FEATURES 8 ALL DRESSED UP
Looking cool and collected at a summer garden party
13 GARDEN DELIGHTS BCPS plants the seeds
16 SUMMER GARDENING IN THE TROPICS A plethora of plants that work in our south Florida summers
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DEPARTMENTS YOUR LIFESTYLE
7 YOUR LIFESTYLE: GET GOING June events
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8 FASHION: FORWARD
Feature: Summer Garden Party Attire
9 FASHION: THE GOODS
Handling wedding blues with class
10 YOUR PETS
Photo essay: Beware oleander
12 MARITAL MINUTES
Sowing the seeds of marriage
13 YOUR KIDS
Gardening for all
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YOUR DINING
20 YUM
Grow what you eat
YOUR HEALTH
21 TAKE CARE
News from Broward Health North
YOUR CITY
24 AROUND TOWN Now and Then Charlotte's Web
YOUR BUSINESS
27 GET SMART
Transform yourself this summer
HOLLYWOOD CORNER
30 STARS IN YOUR EYES News from the west coast
THE LAST WORD
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Word scramble
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WELCOME TO JUNE 2015!
Summer Gardening in south Florida is not, as you may think, an oxymoron. Indeed, there are over a dozen edible crops (and an almost limitless number of flowering plants) that not only survive, but thrive, in our summer season.
Learn about learning more in our Education column - and best of all, it's free or very reasonable! This issue is chock full of ways to get you growing, even if you're a first-time gardener. Ready for some R&R after all that planting? Be dressed for success for any summer garden party invitations that come your way. Whatever your plans, enjoy the month, and make the most of the longest day of the year on June 21.
Have a great June!
Dawne Richards, Publisher
Above: BankUnited volunteers hard at work planting the seeds, if you will, for a new lease on life for a local home. Sponsoring Rebuilding Together Broward's National Rebuilding Day, approximately 400 volunteers and dozens of local businesses stabilized and revitalized approximately 16 homes of low-income homeowners living in the Collier City community of Pompano Beach. See our cover feature for more. Photo courtesy Bob Soto.
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EVENTS || YOUR LIFESTYLE
It's Dive-In Movie Night on June 5! See page 26 for more information
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Every Sunday and Thursday Fort Lauderdale Mustang Club Cruise-Ins Every Sunday - Diamond Strike Bowling Lanes. US1 just south of Copans Rd. Pompano 5 - 9 PM. Every Thursday - Spanx the Hog. 147 South Cypress Rd, Pompano Beach 6 - 9 PM For more information, visit flmustangclub.com/upcoming_events.html.
Every Wednesday Farmers Market at Pompano Beach Whole Foods Whole Foods Market Pompano Beach is proud to host its very own local Farmers' Market. Every Wednesday in our Parking Lot from 4 - 9 p.m., more than 40 vendors will set up shop, offering locally grown produce, homemade products and other unique goodies not found at any grocery store. For more information, visit wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/pompanobeach.
June 11 Pompano Beach Saltwater Slam Strategy is the name of the game moving into the second leg of the Pompano Beach Saltwater Circuit: The Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Slam. The Saltwater Slam provides the last opportunity for teams to make the cut as one of the elite 75 boats to qualify for the invitation only championship leg of the PBSC. Held in June, the Saltwater Slam offers great timing for families to round up the kids and enjoy a great weekend in a family oriented South Florida fishing tournament. Big fish payouts in excess of $15,000, novice prize categories, and the signature KDW Jackpot are just a few of the prizes that attract teams to this fishing tournament every year. Similar to the Saltwater Shootout in May, the Saltwater Slam is also a sanctioned event for the SKA.
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Target species remain the same as the Shootout - Dolphin, Wahoo, Kingfish, Tuna and Cobia. The kickoff party is Thursday, June 11th. See You at The Slam! For more information, visit bluewatermovements.com/saltwater_slam/.
June 27 2015 Sunshine SUP Race Series The 2015 Sunshine SUP Race Series in South Florida is back and what better way to kick off the summer?!?! Last year’s series we had over 120 racers and over 115 Extreme Kayak fishermen along with over 2200 spectators at each event. One of the biggest races in Florida, the Sunshine SUP Series race showcases Elite racers from all around the country. The race will be on Saturday June 27 and Saturday August 22, 2015 on Pompano Beach, and includes an elite 6 mile course, a 3 mile rec course, sprint races, tandem races, kids’ races, and more. This year we will also be hosting a Special Olympics race along with the event. We are, again, joining up with the Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament to bring you a fun filled beach day on Pompano Beach! Live music will be playing on the big stage on the beach, Sand Sculpture Championships, Board demos, Vendors, Free food and drinks with entry! This year the event will be held on the SOUTH side of Pompano pier. 50 N Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL. This event benefits the Broward Children's Center. For more information, visit SunshineSUPSeries.com.
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YOUR LIFESTYLE || FASHION FORWARD
IT'S SUMMER GARDEN PARTY TIME! Consider these tips when choosing your outfit for your next summer garden soirée
Photo © James Stafford Photography
By Elaine Simmons
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hether you are throwing a summer garden party, or attending one for a wedding reception, engagement party or a baby shower, it is the perfect time to show off your floral prints, pastel colors and summer hats. Most garden parties are upscale, rich in natural elements, delicious food and lots of grass underfoot. At a garden party you can wear everything from khaki pants and a seersucker shirt to candy-colored dresses. Consider these tips when choosing your outfit for your next summer garden soirée:
(FABRICS) Light and airy is the ambience at a garden party. Choose fabrics such as cotton, linen, rayon, silk, jersey, chambray and seersucker. Georgette, another sheer and airy material, similar to chiffon, is also a great choice for a summer garden party. All of these fabrics are comfortable, soft and flowing, and will quickly absorb and release perspiration so that the fabric can breathe.
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Men Men's attire should be conservative, lightweight, in pastel or bright colors. Wear slacks or dressy shorts in khaki, chocolate, white, navy blue or slate. Make sure to wear a belt if there are belt loops. These can be worn with a button-down shirt, a longsleeved Oxford with the sleeves rolled up or a short-sleeved polo. Depending on the occasion, add a lightweight tweed jacket or blazer. Shoes should be thin-soled, canvas style tennis shoes, leather sandal, boat shoe or lace-up wing tip to complete the look. Jewelry should be small and tasteful, such as a chrome watch, a gold bracelet and classic yet trendy eye wear.
Women Floral patterns, pastel tones or bright colors go well in a garden setting. I would suggest a silk or delicate blouse with tailored shorts, sleek pants or capris, or a ruffled or flowing skirt. Add a textured belt and wear a colorful pair of platforms or flats for walking with ease. Make sure that they are elegant, not sporty, beach shoes or everyday shoes. To compliment your look choose jewelry that is simple and minimal; a small chain with a pendant, earrings, or bracelet, a floppy straw or any delicately woven hat, a pair of fashionable sunglasses or a printed scarf. Your hair and makeup should be soft
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hatever you decide to wear, once you get to the event forget about your doubts and have fun. Try not to think about what you could’ve worn. Enjoy your garden party; that’s what you are there for!
and natural. Keep in mind that loose fitting clothes keep the air circulating around your body better than tight clothes. Children Dress children in the same vein as the adults. Girls will look adorable in soft fabrics with bright or pastel colors, and prints such as butterflies, flowers, polka-dots or ice creaminspired stripes. Pair this with white or neutral colored sandals or buckled dress shoes. Use a matching ribbon in the hair or add a floral head band. Boys will look stylish in khaki pants or linen shorts, a button-down or polo shirt with either brown leather sandals or oxford-type shoes.
About the Author Elaine Simmons is an Image, Etiquette and Body Language Consultant, offering image consulting services to individuals and groups.
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FASHION: THE GOODS || YOUR LIFESTYLE
BETTER SAFE...!
How to Postpone a Wedding: Handle the unexpected with grace © ClaraD - Fotolia.com.
Fun, facts, and musings from your local tailor Ah wedded bliss...on the horizon...the dress is ordered, the florist and caterer scheduled and then...for whatever reason you and your betrothed decide to postpone the wedding. With invitations already in the mail, this is no longer just about you and your issue of delay. You must let people know. When a wedding is cancelled or rescheduled, you can contact guests in the following manner depending on their relation to you.
Although difficult and stressful, when handled with grace this process will ultimately make moving forward far easier.
Printed cards with wording such as:
You may choose to send a handwritten note – in which case the information contained within regarding the reasoning for the postponement would – by nature – be more personal.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith announce that the marriage of their daughter Suzy Smith to Jack Spratt will not take place/has been postponed.
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And last – as painful as it may be – some invited guests/friends/ family members deserve a phone call – in this case there is one exception to the relation reference – if you have guests traveling long distances, you must call them as soon as possible to notify them of the change in plans. Pompano Today June 2015 9
YOUR LIFESTYLE || YOUR PETS
Q. Is there a common South Florida plant that is highly poisonous to my pets?
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By Dr. Gina Stafford
A wedding lasts a day - a marriage lasts a lifetime
ne of the women who works in my office is going to get married in one week. Although she has not discussed the details of her wedding as much as other brides I have known in the past, I know that she has put many long hours in to ensure her wedding day is perfect. So much time is spent by couples, especially brides, to plan and prepare for this special day. I do not blame them because your wedding day is a day that you will remember for the rest of your lives.
Although your wedding is a special day, it is important that remember that it is in fact only one day. A wedding lasts a day, but a marriage lasts a lifetime. Why it then that so much time is spent planning this one day and often a minimal amount of time is spent preparing for marriage? I felt that I was fortunate that my husband and I were required by our church to take a class on marriage and be mentored by a married couple prior to getting married. This process did open my eyes to what my world will become after the wedding day had
passed. Even if my husband and I did participate in this marriage preparation process, I probably did not know enough, or do enough, to prepare myself to be married. Because I was not prepared for marriage, after I was married I did a lot of growing (actually both my husband and I grew). During this period of growth, times did get somewhat turbulent because each spouse had to make accommodations for the other spouse. Examples of the changes we had to make included changing our perspectives on life. We both had to convert to a “we” as opposed to “me” mindset. We also had to make compromises and sacrifices. We could not afford (or sometimes we did not have the time) to do things that we used to do when we were single. I think that if I was a bit more knowledgeable prior to embarking on my journey as a married woman, the beginning of my marriage would have went a bit more smoothly. Change is usually accompanied by stress, so a large amount of change can sometimes be extremely stressful. If I could give a piece of advice to engaged couples, it would be to put as much (or more) time into preparing for married life as you put into preparing for your wedding day.
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Dr. Gina and Jim Stafford have been married for over 15 years. Throughout that time they had four beautiful children – all boys!!! Over the course of their relationship they have faced ups and downs, especially since three out of the four sons were diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Despite the obstacles that came their way, their marriage has grown stronger. People who know the couple always ask how they do it. The answer is that with hard work and faith anything is possible. The couple decided to share their story, their strategies, and their lives with other couples to assist them in building a relationship just as strong as their own. Each month, we'll bring you their words of wisdom, devoted to helping couples explore the many issues facing marriages today. Read more about this engaging couple at maritalminutes.com.
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summer gardening in south florida
By Michael DiPierro
hrough the leadership of the Broward Education Foundation and with the help of community partnerships, many Broward County public school students are learning about gardening and nutrition through the Garden Delights Program. This program provides funding, teacher training, and the guidance of a Master Gardener to assist in the design, installation, and maintenance of a vegetable garden at participating school locations. The Garden Delights Program includes curriculum that incorporates real world learning experiences with lessons that develop reading, writing, math, and science skills. This student-centered program contributes to positive academic growth and plants the seeds for a lifetime of healthy eating. Participating schools close to Pompano Beach are Deerfield Beach and Maplewood Elementary schools. Although not a member of the Garden Delights Program, Blanche Ely High School has a student garden that is visible from Northwest 6th Avenue. For more information on the Garden Delights Program call 754-321-2032 or email Coco Burns at colette.burns@ browardschools.com.
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or those of us not participating in the Broward Education Foundation gardening program, there are still plenty of opportunities to learn from a Master Gardener! As of 2013, the Broward County Parks and Recreation Division established six Master Gardner Public Service Centers across the county to assist residents on a variety of topics from environmental
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education to fertilizer use. Residents are encouraged to visit the centers in person or send an email to MasterGardener@broward.org. For more advanced gardeners, the next step may be to earn the University of Florida - Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Florida Master Gardener title for themselves. Master Gardener preparation courses run 15 weeks, teach a research-based curriculum, and include the completion of 75 pre-approved service hours. Click on the following link to learn more about the program or locate a Master Gardner Public Service Center http://www. broward.org/Parks/Extension/UrbanHorticulture/Pages/Master-Gardener-PublicService-Center-FAQ%27s.aspx.
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ore great information to get you on the path to Summer Gardening in South Florida can be found at the Broward Library http://www.broward.org/ Library/Pages/Default.aspx or from the Broward Farm Bureau http://www. browardfarmbureau.com/tiparchive. htm.
Michael DiPierro has a decade of experience in education. He currently holds a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and is an Instructional Specialist with Broward County Public Schools.
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(THE DETAILS) The University of Florida's IFAS (Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences) program offers a wealth of information online. IFAS recommends these annuals that can take full sun during the increasingly hot summer months:
Vinca!
Celosia Portulaca Vinca Some varieties of Coleus Edibles to plant this month include basil, ginger, okra, and sweet potatoes. Learn more at http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/
Purslane!
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FEATURE || PLANTING SEEDS: PART 2
BANKUNITED REBUILDS TOGETHER
(REBUILDING) In a National Rebuilding Day event sponsored by BankUnited, Rebuilding Together Broward brought together approximately 400 volunteers and dozens of local businesses to stabilize and revitalize approximately 16 homes of low-income homeowners living in the Collier City community of Pompano Beach. BankUnited volunteers painted and rehabilitated the exterior of the home that Ralph Banks, a 77 year-old wheelchair-bound man, has lived in for 40 years and shares with his daughter and three grandchildren. BankUnited Senior Executive Vice President Gerry Litrento was among the volunteers. “BankUnited has two new branches in Pompano and this year our employees plan to donate 1,000 volunteer hours to local organizations in the communities we serve,” Litrento said. “By restoring safe and healthy living conditions at no cost to homeowners, Rebuilding Together Broward improves the homes, the health of homeowners and their communities.” National Rebuilding Month is a month-long call to service during the entire month of April, culminating with National Rebuilding Day, held on the last Saturday in April. One of more than 160 affiliates serving communities across the nation, Rebuilding Together Broward has rehabilitated more than 375 homes and community centers, investing more than $4 million into the community since 2003.
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BankUnited Sponsors Rebuilding Together Broward’s National Rebuilding Day
(CREDITS) Facing page, clockwise from left: BankUnited volunteers hard at work at Mr. Banks's home; City of Pompano Beach Commissioner Ed Phillips, Rebuilding Together Broward Executive Director Sandra V. Einhorn and BankUnited Senior Executive Vice President Gerry Litrento; Rose Pierre Charles, BankUnited teller in Lighthouse Point, is all smiles as she works on a fresh coat of paint for the home. This page, from top: BankUnited business banking team leader Greg Milford, City of Pompano Beach Mayor Lamar Fisher, BankUnited Senior Executive Vice President Gerry Litrento and Adren Habay, a BankUnited Branch Manager in Pompano; BankUnited volunteers kept busy throughout the day. All photos courtesy Bob Soto.
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GROWING
SUMMER CROPS
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rowing your own food really is easier than you think (trust us). The list below is a surprisingly long list of veggies and herbs that can be grown here in the summer. Don't believe us? See our Farmers Market photo on page 24 - we've been at this right here in Pompano Beach for a pretty long time!
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Bean, Jack (Canavalia ensiformis, C. gladiata) Bean, Lima Bean, Yard-long Calabaza (also known as Cuban pumpkin, Cuban squash, Cucurbita moschata) Cassava Chayote Collards - however, the flavor is better when grown during the cooler months Eggplant Ginger New Zealand spinach Okra
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Peas, Southern such as black-eyed peas Peppers, hot Pigeon peas – these can live for 3 to 4 years or longer. Seminole pumpkin (also known as cushaw, cashaw, Spanish calabaza, Cucurbita moschata) Sweet potatoes and boniato (Cuban sweet potato). Plant them in their own planting bed since they will crowd out other plants. Turnip greens Rosemary Lemon grass
This information courtesy the Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide, published by the University of Florida IFAS Extension service. To learn more, visit http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/lawn_and_garden/summer_vegetables.shtml. Photo of lemongrass, below, © dasuwan - Fotolia.com.
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HEART HEALTHY INFORMATION Andre Landau, MD, FACC
Cardiologist & Medical Director of BHN Cardiac Services What can a person do to maintain a healthy heart?
and is relieved by rest. It may mimic indigestion. Always seek medical attention.
Be aware of risk factors that cause heart disease. Specifically,
What are good foods for the heart?
1. Stop Smoking. 2. Check your cholesterol profile (total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL good cholesterol, and LDL bad cholesterol), and fasting blood sugar. 3. Perform aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes, five times per week. This could include anything from walking to taking zumba classes. 4. Check your body mass index (BMI). 5. Always consult your physician before making significant lifestyle changes to find out what’s right for you. Does aspirin really help the heart? Yes. Aspirin is a blood thinner that reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke, also known as brain attacks. Ask your doctor if you should take aspirin. What are big no-no’s for a healthy heart? First and foremost, don’t smoke. Avoid excessive alcohol consumption (more than two drinks per day). This adds unnecessary calories, raises triglycerides and damages the heart muscle in the long term. This is especially true of beer. What should someone do if they are experiencing chest pain? Cardiac chest pain is usually specific. It is dull, located in the central or front part of the chest, lasts a few minutes, occurs generally with moderate to severe exertion or severe psychosocial stress,
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Mediterranean diets, those that are rich in grains, About Andre Landau, MD: nuts and olive oil, are heart healthy. Dr. Landau, MD, FACC, is a board-certified Maintain a low carb diet, and reduce the amount cardiologist and has been on staff at Broward of bread, rice, potatoes and pasta you eat. Health North since August 2010. He received his medical degree from the University of the Are there routine medical tests that should be Witwatersrand Medical School in Johannesburg, done for the heart? South Africa. No medical test is considered routine. Based on your risk factor profile and symptoms, your doctor may order specific tests. These include: 1. Fasting cholesterol profile if you have a family history. 2. Chest X-ray for smokers. 3. A stress test and chest X-ray for those experiencing chest pain. 4. Lipid profile, fasting blood glucose and kidney function for the overweight, or those with high blood pressure or diabetes.
He completed his residency at Baragwanath Hospital and at State University of New York Health Science Center in Brooklyn, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Landau then completed his cardiology fellowship and interventional cardiology fellowship at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, N.Y.
Dr. Landau is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and American College of Physicians and currently serves as the director of Interventional Cardiology at Broward Health What heart-related services are provided by North. Broward Health North? Broward Heath North provides many services at the hospital’s cardiopulmonary department. Basic heart services are available along with stress testing, echocardiography, Holter monitoring, tilt table testing, cardiac catheterization and stenting. Patients can also have their current pacemakers evaluated and new ones put in or changed. The same goes for patients with defibrillators.
About Broward Health: 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 Urgent Care and Broward Health Foundation. For more information, visit BrowardHealth.org.
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SUMMERTIME: FRESH AIR AND A CLEAN CAR!
You COULD garden, or... So, here we are, the Month of May (as I write this) where most of our snowbird residents have left South Florida and gone back to celebrate and enjoy the spring weather in NY, NJ or even IL…. Most of our customers and friends were talking about the pleasure of going back home and starting their gardens. Then, I started thinking, we still garden here in South Florida- it may not be the same gardening they do “Up North” but we still relax, enjoy and celebrate Gardening as a hobby. We even have a new initiatives in South Florida - to develop gardens and green spaces in our urban neighborhoods and bring back some of the sensory experience that have proven that gardening reduces stress, improves depression symptoms, increases blood circulation and gives the gardener a sense of achievement and joy. We live in a fast paced environment where we are so bombarded by emails, texts, twitter messages, instagram and youtube messages that we forget to get out in the fresh air and enjoy nature… We all need to have hobbies, and what better hobby to acquire is there than to get out from behind the computer, TV or game screens and step outside of our homes to the gardens or parks and start engaging in gardening, or just walking and looking at the different colors that Mother Nature has supplied, listen to the breeze, the tree branches’ movements and to the soil soundly beneath our feet, look up at the beautiful sky and just feel as if the stress of the world has lifted off our shoulders… Trust me with this exercise… you will love the feeling of serenity and that sense of ZEN flowing over your soul! Now, for some of us, gardening may mean getting our hands dirty and manual labor that may not be appealing… Some of us find another way of relaxation through another labor of love! Yes, the love of having our vehicles clean, shiny and looking like new… I don’t know about you, but many Sunday mornings, my neighbors and I enjoy washing our cars. Washing your car at home can be a relaxing activity on a weekend. You can make it a fun project for the whole family. In the long run, you will be saving money on the car washes and you are protecting the clear coat from fading… keeping some of the dirt, grime and insect/bird droppings on the car can affect your car finish… So, to wash your car/van/truck or even boat at home, you will
By Jay Ghanem
need some supplies- always opt for the professional brand - it may be pricey, but your vehicle will thank you! 1. A hose: to wash and rinse your vehicle. I personally like to attach a spray nozzle to the hose so I can choose the strength of the water flow. 2. A bucket: any bucket that will hold about five gallons of water- your gardening bucket will serve you well. 3. Car wash shampoo/cleaner: choose one that has the right pH balance and is gentle and will enhance the gloss/finish on the vehicle. 4. Sheepskin Mitts: these are soft and hold plenty of water, tackle the dirt and grime on the car and are easily washable. 5. Brushes: these would be good if you have a larger vehicle or a boat. The best are made with natural animal hair. 6. Drying Towels: you can use a chamois or the waffle weaved microfiber towel that holds a lot of water. It is still as effective and efficient. Now that you have all your supplies, schedule one to three hours of your time to get your vehicle washed. Park your vehicle under the shade or plan to do this early in the morning. We don’t want to dry up the shampoo before we rinse it. I usually start by thoroughly rinsing the full surface of the car with clean water, focusing on the grime on the wheels, the front and back bumpers and the rocker panels. These are usually the hardest/toughest parts to clean. Next is the shampoo stage- by using the mitts or the brushes (depending on the area), I start from the top and move downward. I load up the car wash mitt or brush with the shampoo solution (that I diluted in the water) and I start washing away. Some of the areas, I go over twice and even three times to remove all the grime, dirt and dried up flies attached to the bumper and hood… I wash in short straight lines and rinse the wash mitt/brush every time I use it. I rinse the car with the hose nozzle, and then I dry it with the towels. Yes, after I am done with the car, I get that sense of accomplishment, a labor of love, a special bond and memory is being created with my kids and at the same time, I saved some money… It is an overall sense of well being: win, win all the way. So, whether you are planning to garden this summer in South Florida or just wash your car, just remember that you are exercising, you are feeling good about yourself and you are being a better person for making a difference...
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About the Author: Jay Ghanem is the President of Auto Tech and Body, an automotive complex in Pompano Beach. In the past few years, Jay has focused on sustainability and green energy in the automotive industry. Jay has an Engineering degree and multiple certifications in mechanical, paint and body repair. Jay has been awarded the Small Business Person of the Year by the Broward Chamber of Commerce; he is the assistant governor for the Rotary Club district 6990 in Florida and the Bahamas; he vice-chairs the Pompano Beach NW CRA Advisory Board. Jay also serves on the Broward County Education Board for Automotive and Marine Industry programs, is the ATC Advisory chair, and serves on the Broward College and Boys & Girls Club boards, among others. Jay is a regular speaker at the FAU School of Engineering and has published articles in local and national automotive industry publications. When not working, Jay likes to spend time with his wife Mei and their kids Jude and Meera. He has resided in Broward County for the past 20 years. Jay’s keys to success are: passion, vision, perseverance and loving what you do.
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POMPANO FARMERS MARKET
THE PLACE TO BE IN THE 1930S
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ompano's first farmers market was located on Flagler Avenue, alongside the Florida East Coast Railway tracks. Local famers would bring their produce to the downtown area where it would be sorted, packed, sold and shipped to northern markets. By the late 1930s it was clear that a new, larger farmers market was needed, and so state and federal support was solicited to build a new agricultural facility west of town. Despite opposition from the FEC Railway and downtown merchants, in October, 1939, the new Pompano State Farmers Market was opened. It is still operating at this site.
Thanks to Dan Hobby and the Pompano Beach Historical Society for the photo and information about Pompano's first farmers market. To learn more about our city's fascinating history, visit pompanohistory.com.
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CHARLOTTE'S WEB || YOUR CITY
SOUTH FLORIDA GROWERS: THIS IS YOUR MOMENT! By Charlotte Sundquist
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Flowers: Is it possible for anyone to honestly
say they don’t enjoy a gift that involves flowers? On Monday afternoon, a colorful mixed bouquet showed up at my workplace. There was that brief moment in time where women held their breath as the delivery person announced the lucky delivery recipients’ name. Flowers make everything better. Was it a birthday or an anniversary? Surely there was a special event requiring such an elaborate acknowledgement. I used to tell people do not send me flowers, because I thought it was wasteful to purchase something that would fade away so quickly.
Now I have to rethink those sentiments, as that beautiful vase of roses, sunflowers, and hydrangeas ended up being addressed to me. There was no reason for them, only a desire from the sender to assure that they would put a smile on my face during a particularly stressful week. So thank you for that. You know who you are. What is it about the appeal of flowers and spending endless moments in a garden? Some feel it has a calming, or stress relieving effect when they dedicate hours to pruning trees or tending to vegetable gardens. Ask someone else, and the idea of pulling weeds or watering plants can be perceived as a never ending merry go round of futility… essentially having no appeal at all. In my recent experience as a homeowner in South Florida, I’ve realized that there are no redeeming qualities to grass. During a careful analysis of the ratios associated to tending to it versus overall enjoyment of watching it grow, I’ve confirmed that is a losing proposition. After all, it’s a constant battle of fertilization, application of weed killer, and watering. And for what? The sole purpose for growing it is only to cut it down every two weeks. I’ve also been told it's not great for the environment… this grass thing. So it only makes sense that I killed it all, and replaced it with flowering plants that attract bees and butterflies and such. It’s not a perfect system, mind you. I still kill things. But those moments of life are what I’ve come to appreciate. My pentas attract monarchs. I’ve even seen an elusive hummingbird. In the end, it’s all about the flowers.
About the Author: Charlotte Sundquist is the President of Artistic Productions, Inc. (artisticproductionsinc.com) and is a strong local advocate for arts and culture in our community. In 2010, she created “Art Night Pompano”, a series of art events at the Pompano Citi Center as part of her Vacant Spaces Project. These events showcased the talents of multiple visual artists, poets and musicians. Charlotte is also the founder of the South Florida Artists Association (southflorida-artists.com) a non-profit organization that focuses on the development of business skills for the arts that meets monthly in Pompano Beach. When not supporting the arts, Charlotte travels the globe at every opportunity. Photo of Charlotte © Tara Hauck, Tara Inc. Photography.
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In the Sundquist household it’s about survival of the fittest. If you can survive the minimalist watering techniques and lack of nurturing, then you deserve to be here. My backyard is a plethora of prickly, spiny things that appreciate living in the harsh conditions that I create. If you can live, I buy more of you. Crown of thorns? Lovely. Agave plants? Check. Succulents? Hens and Chicks have established their place. Oddly enough, even some orchids have jockeyed into respectable positions amongst the survivors. I respect you all.
Not a morning goes by that I don’t open the back door, turn on the hose, and water the plants that adorn the back patio. As much as I want to say don’t waste money buying flowers…they are the true beauties of nature that still surround us. Whether they are cultivated by from seeds by an individual at home, or delivered as an unexpected gift, flowers from gardens come from someone’s heart. They take time, effort, and passion to be created in the environment in which we live.
And why? It would be oh so much easier to let everything die. But I can't. To those of you that are growers in South Florida, this is your moment. Pat yourselves on the back. Enjoy the blooms that show up when no one else is there as a witness. You did it, you’ve made your surroundings a better place, and that’s all that matters. Photos, clockwise from left: © Valerie Garner - Fotolia.com; © Suzanne Ashcraft - Fotolia.com; © U. Hardberck - Fotolia.com.
This is not the actual bouquet that Charlotte received.
It is, however, representative of the flowers that started it all. The penta and crown of thorn plants, alas, are also not Charlotte's, exactly, but they - and the butterflies! - are exactly what can be found in a minimally tended South Florida yard.
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Open your windows - yes, we know it's hot! But take a moment to breathe deeply, stop and smell the flowers, and see if you spy a butterfly or two! Photo Š angiolina - Fotolia.com.
Immerse yourself in this vision of a dreamy summer afternoon. Photo Š ZoomTeam - Fotolia.com
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GET SMART || YOUR BUSINESS
HELLO, SUMMER!
Will this be the summer that transforms you?
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By Teana McDonald
Don’t forget the No’s!
here is always that one summer that changes you. D on’t you agree? You may grow a little more in business and in life. You may take a few more risks or you may uncover a few mind-blowing traits about yourself that you didn’t know existed. Saying “Hello” to summer is an incredible way to welcome transformation and new opportunities.
Do you remember all of those clients that passed on you a few months ago? Well, now is the time to say “Hello” and reintroduce your products and services to them. Dangle a summer special, cup of coffee or complimentary consultation in front of them. Timing is everything and since the summers tend to be a time where businesses relax and try new things, that “no” could now become a “yes.”
C Are Yes, there’s a camp for you!
amp isn’t just for the kids. There are a plethora of camps f o r startups, established businesses and seasoned businesses. Take this time to surround yourself with leaders and industry experts that will elevate you to take the necessary steps in business. It’s time to step outside of your office and play with the big boys and girls! Summer camp is now in session!
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About the Author:
"I don’t need a coach!"
Teana McDonald is running 3E Connections, a successful social media and public relations boutique agency. Each day she enjoys working with cutting edge clients, creating content that’s effective and original and telling the true story behind a brand and its impact on customers. Teana is a Past President of the National Association of Women Business Owners, Social Media Chair for FemFessionals, SCORE business mentor, former Cohost of popular web series 3 Loud Women and former Co-host of NBC’s Miami Moms. She loves to share her experiences and knowledge with the everyday entrepreneur juggling life, career and family. Let’s continue the conversation @3EConnections on Twitter!
you sure about that? If you’re the one holding your staff accountable, w h o ’ s holding you accountable? Think about it. If you’re still thinking about it then YES, you need a coach. There are different types of coaches depending on where you are in life. Do you need a business coach, life coach, or both? Figure out what specific area(s) in your life require effort, and then let the interview process begin. We all need accountability and little homework to keep us on our toes and a coach will do that for you.
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Jeannie Jones: Every day is an opportunity
By Misty Schwartz
Radio/TV personality, actress and media executive Jeannie Jones began her evolving career in entertainment at an early age charming audiences in theater and dance. Her announcing debut began in Washington, D.C. with an internship. By the time she completed her studies in journalism at the University of Maryland, she knew that broadcasting was her career choice. Jeannie’s first major break happened in Norfolk, VA at 103 Jamz radio and WAVY-TV 10 (NBC). Jeannie’s talents extend to doing voiceovers for the WNBA and spokesperson for several major corporations including IPOD, Coca Cola, GMC, Anheuser-Busch, MAC Cosmetics and L’OREAL Paris. She is also a featured music critic (WTTG-FOX 5 Morning News, BET, The Washington Post, and XM Satellite), a motivational speaker and community activist through The Jeannie Jones Position to Transition Series. She has received numerous awards, including the NAACP Leadership Award, for donating her time and resources to such organizations as the American Heart Association, The Washington Humane Society, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Children’s National Medical Center, Miss USA Pageant, Urban Journalism Workshop for National Public Radio, The Jeannie Jones Beltway Fitness Tour, BETRapItUp Tour for Education and Prevention of HIV/AIDS, Susan G. Komen Walk to End Breast Cancer, Cecile House for Haiti, and she is a member of the National Association for Female Executives. Jeannie vows to “always encourage youth to be the best they can be” and “elevate tomorrow’s leaders today” through her mentoring program and Grant My Wish Foundation. “My transition from media to when she found out she had breast cancer her world stage has been evolving since I shattered. Instead of supporting her, TV executives at was in theater and dance classes her network cancelled her show, her fiancé broke up at an early age. So, it's been a with her and her closest friends faded. After so much natural progression to return to stress and pain, Star's hair started to fall out from performing in any opportunity the chemotherapy treatments. Through the strength that presents itself. Acting is and friendships formed with the other women at the always a blessing for me because rehab center, Star learns that through faith and early it's one of the purest forms of detection she's been given a second chance at life. expression and challenges my What do you enjoy most about your career? ability to keep my audience's What I enjoy most about my career is the opportunity attention.” to entertain and educate my audience every day. Most importantly, my Grant My Wish Foundation When did you know without any is the most rewarding part of my work. The mission doubt that you wanted to act? statement is "granting the wishes around the world I knew at the age of four that the one child at a time." I annually provide gifts during the acting bug bit me. I wasn't exactly holidays for less fortunate families and give children sure which medium it was going opportunities to accomplish their dreams in sports, to but I knew I wanted to be performing arts and education. involved with performances that Can we expect a book from you? emotionally moved people in the I've been asked that question a few times about if I I’ll best way. ever publish a book, and the answer is yes. I'm working What inspires you to act/ on a couple of my brand concepts for a literary project, perform? but I'm sure my first book will be for children. Life experiences inspire me to act. What is the best way for your fans to know what I enjoy playing characters that you’re working on? Facebook/Twitter? Do you post people either learn from, fall in for your own sites or do you have your assistants do love with or cause them to assess a the posts? situation in their own life and help The best way to stay informed on my multimedia them to live a better life. movement is social media. My site is JeannieJones. When did you realize you had com, Twitter and Instagram @TheJeannieShow and reached your goals as an actor? Facebook/TheJeannieJonesShow . I do have assistants I'm nowhere near reaching my that help with some of my posts, but I handle most of goals in acting because I haven't my content and I am the one who personally responds done enough work to consider to questions and comments I receive on social media Photo courtesy Jeannie Jones myself near a goal yet. and emails because I think it's important to have direct Keep up with Jeannie online! What was your favorite role to date and why? contact with your audience as often as possible. My favorite role to date was playing a character named Tell us something new, something bold that you’ve Star in a theater production called FACES. The story never told any other magazine…news tip :) JeannieJones.com was about four YOUNG thriving women in the prime You're getting a Jeannie Jones exclusive. I'm working twitter.com/TheJeannieShow of their lives who find out they have breast cancer on a project that incorporates helping homeless people instagram.com/TheJeannieShow and meet at a rehabilitation center in New York. My get off the street along with those who believe they are facebook.com/TheJeannieJonesShow character was very much like me, a top rated media an American Idol. That's all I can say right now. Keep personality who had an award winning TV show but your eyes and ears open for more details.
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Misty Schwartz is the owner of MSPR and is a public relations and marketing guru, enjoys meeting new people and doing volunteer work. She has been doing PR/Marketing/Volunteer work for several years with various foundations across the world and has always loved to find ways to make a difference in the lives of those she comes in contact with. Misty Schwartz PR plans to make a difference in the way the world views charities, celebrities and cupcakes… Her firm helps with various movie premieres and charity events worldwide. She is also the founder of Cupcakes Magazine and always tries to incorporate a charity into all of the events she works on, such as Children’s Hospitals (worldwide), The Scott L. Schwartz Children’s Foundation, Alicia’s House Food Pantry and Toys for Tots Foundation.
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