CRA Newsletter June 2019

What if Bayview Drive was a 4 lane street? 

What if Chic-Fil-A was a 12 story condo? 

What if there was a bridge connecting NE 21st 

Street and NE 19th St?????? 

Thank You Coral Ridge Board of Governors!!! 

See President’s Message inside! 

Coral Ridge Association, Inc. 

P.O. Box 11298 

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33339 

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June 2019


From Our President 

Mary Peloquin 

It amazes me to hear “The Coral 

Ridge Association never does anything!” 

When I moved here in 1990, I heard 

stories of how Jack Kaye, then President 

of the Coral Ridge Association, 

stopped Bayview Drive from becoming 

a four-lane road. Can you imagine? 

Bayview Drive would have been the 

new Federal Highway. In 2008 or 

2009 a developer wanted to build a 

twelve-story condo where Chick-Fil-A 

now operates on Federal Highway. 

Thanks to the Coral Ridge Board at the 

time it was not approved and the backyard 

privacy for all the homes east of 

there was preserved. In the late 1970s 

plans for NE 19th Street to cross over 

to Coral Ridge at 21 st Street and Middle 

River Drive were stopped again by 

members of the Coral Ridge Association. 

If you look across the Middle River at 

21 st Street you can still see where that 

road was to be constructed. Had that 

happened few of us would be living 

here today. 

Board Members of the Coral Ridge 

Association have met and worked with 

Fort Lauderdale’s Transportation and 

Mobility Department to improve our 

most heavily used roads, Bayview 

Drive and NE 26 th Street. There are 

traffic calming plans which include 

speed tables, a traffic circle at 26 th and 

Bayview, additional cross walks on 

Bayview, sidewalks on the east side of 

Bayview, sidewalks on the north side 

of 26 th Street from Bayview Drive to 

Federal Highway and a traffic circle at 

Bayview Drive and Middle River 

Drive. The Bayview Elementary 

school flashing lights are being moved 

to proper locations on both Bayview 

Drive and Middle River Drive. The 

Coral Ridge Association is responsible 

for the solar speed sign installations on 

Bayview Drive that tell you how fast 

you are going, the repaving of Bayview 

Drive, the restriping of Bayview 

Drive and the wider more visible bike 

lanes with large green bicycle decals. 

Additionally, the Coral Ridge Association 

through an NCIP grant narrowed the 

intersection of 13 th 

Street and Bayview Dr. 

Through another NCIP 

grant seven decorative 

street signs were purchased 

and installed along Bayview 

Drive. 

The metal traffic boxes at intersections 

in the neighborhood are in line to be 

wrapped with tropical green foliage 

artwork. You may notice oval green 

signs at the entrances to Coral Ridge 

with business or individuals’ names on 

them. These are sponsors for Coral 

Ridge and their sponsorship pays for 

the upkeep of our entrances and other 

projects (we pay for this not the city). 

The Holiday Party last year had a 

record-breaking crowd. A petting zoo, 

pony rides, rock climbing wall, major 

inflatable slide, free hotdogs and what 

seemed like a thousand bags of popcorn 

cooked and served by board 

members were enjoyed by many families. 

Recently, we had an Easter Egg Hunt 

in Jack and Harriet Kaye Park which 

was fantastic thanks Coral Ridge 

Association Members Inge and Otto 

Grossman, their family and several 

board members. 

Our Neighborhood Watch is working 

with our elected leaders and police in 

regards to the large homeless population 

issue in the Federal Highway and 26 th 

Street area. 

This summer the Coral Ridge 

Association will be looking for at least 

seven new Board Members, maybe 

more. No worries if you have never 

served on a neighborhood board. 

What we need is your help and your 

talent! We need new people who care 

about Coral Ridge. To be nominated 

for the Coral Ridge Association Board 

you need to be a paid member of the 

Coral Ridge Association by June 30, 

2019. Dues may be paid online at: 

coralridgeassociation.org. 

Feel free to contact us via the website 

if you want further information in 

regards to the Coral Ridge Association 

Board or any of the committees. Do 

not be afraid to ask any questions – we 

like questions. 

On page 17 are the committees 

currently in place. 

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From Our Mayor 

Dean Trantalis 

From the barrier island to downtown, 

Fort Lauderdale’s skyline is dotted 

with construction cranes where new 

housing, new hotels and new business 

space is being built. 

It is a dizzying transformation. For 

some, it’s a statement of our prosperity 

and a sign of Fort Lauderdale gaining 

international renown as a great place 

to live and visit. For others, it raises 

concern of traffic and infrastructure 

and whether we are losing our sense 

of place as a community. Both myself 

and other members of this City 

Commission campaigned last year on 

finding a balance. 

Let’s face it: we are in the midst of 

runaway growth and are witnessing 

the fulfillment of the policies of the 

last 10 years. And believe it or not, 

there’s more to come. But I want to 

create a middle ground of smart 

growth — growth that doesn’t overwhelm 

our neighborhoods, growth in which 

we’ve assured the proper infrastructure 

is in place, growth that is in keeping 

with our shared values and vision as 

a community. 

Almost all of the construction underway 

predates the current commission. 

And, this commission is committed 

to learning from the lessons of the 

past to see how we can work to 

improve the development process. 

Such change does not occur overnight, 

but several fundamental changes are 

being formulated so that we can we 

can now deal with growth in a better 

way. 

City staff is working on an update 

to the downtown master plan that 

will put into law important principles 

that previously were mere suggestions. 

Developers and past commissions 

often ignored these guidelines. The 

City Commission is scheduled to 

vote on these reforms in the fall. 

The most important reform is 

something called transition zones. 

Right now, a 30-story building can 

be built at the edge of downtown 

next to single-family home neighborhoods. 

That would no longer be the case. 

The proposal coming forward creates 

a transition area around downtown’s 

borders. New construction in the 

transition area would need to be 

smaller than if at the center of downtown, 

creating more of a buffer for 

surrounding neighborhoods. 

Other items being codified include 

the separation between towers on a 

site, the size of a building’s base, the 

maximum length of buildings, the 

need for projects to include open 

space and the need for adjacent 

streetscapes with trees and lighting. 

The City Commission also wants 

to change a key rule regarding what 

developments automatically come to 

us for a vote. 

Under the current land development 

code, many downtown projects are 

approved with only a review by city 

staff. The commission can only intervene 

if it finds substantial evidence that 

staff made a grievous error in judgment. 

Legally, it’s a difficult challenge. It 

also frustrates the very mission we 

were all elected to fulfill. 

As your elected officials, we want 

the power to approve or reject more 

projects without such an impediment. 

When we make that change, residents 

will be guaranteed more of a voice in 

what is built. 

On the beach, a different set of 

circumstances is playing out. A deal 

was struck between the county and 

city in the late 1980s that is about to 

have major consequences. 

In 1989, the city and county were 

attempting to redevelop the beach — 

moving away from the heyday of 

college Spring Break that left much 

of the central beach blighted and 

decaying. The city had a vision to 

turn the beach into something special 

with high-class hotels and better 

amenities. They saw it as improving 

the beach for local residents while 

also attracting a better mix of tourists. 

But officials back then were also 

concerned about how redevelopment 

of that scale would affect travel on 

A1A. As a result, they established a 

system of evaluating how much additional 

traffic each new development would 

bring. They assigned a trip count 

through some algorithm based on the 

number of dwelling units and the 

type of use, be it hotel or residential. 

In doing so, they set a cap on the 

number of new peak-hour trips 

permitted on the barrier island. 

That number was a 3,220 additional 

“trips.” I’m not sure how they 

arrived at that number back then, but 

it was supposed to ensure A1A 

remained drivable. Well, 30 years 

later, the Florida Department of 

Transportation says A1A is a failed 

road even though there are still trips 

available for additional development 

projects. However, we are about to 

hit that magical limit. Once it’s 

reached, there can be no more building 

on the beach. 

There are just 334 trips left to be 

allocated, and projects currently 

under review would take away all but 

58. 

Where did the trips go over the last 

30 years? Beach Place, the W, the 

Conrad, the Ritz Carlton, Jackson 

Tower, Las Olas Beach Club, the 

Hilton are among the projects. In 

addition, some developers are sitting 

on large blocks of trips for projects 

that have been approved but they 

have not built — like Bahia Mar and 

El Ad. 

The question is what now? 



From Our Commissioner 

Heather Moraitis 

Please join us for a special water bill 

update meeting on Monday, July 8 th from 

6PM - 7PM at the Beach Community 

Center in the Galt. We will present an 

update on the water meter audit, water 

rate study, prorating the cost of an irrigation 

meter, and the digital meter installation 

plan. 

Brief Recap of How The 2019 Legislative 

Session Affects Our Residents 

I am committed to working with the 

county, state, and federal government to 

ensure our concerns are addressed at all 

levels of government. I spent time with 

legislators and the Governor’s office in 

Tallahassee during session advocating 

against a vacation rental bill that gave 

the city less control and advocating for a 

bill to get motorized scooters off of sidewalks. 

Both efforts were successful and I 

thank Rep. Chip LaMarca for his support. 

I also spent time with the Commissioner 

of Education’s office discussing the 

plans for the new aviation high school I 

am proposing in collaboration with the 

Executive Airport in District 1. 

The Legislature passed a budget which 

provides $250,000 in funding, requested 

from the City of Fort Lauderdale, for the 

Homeless Collaborative of Broward 

County. This project is a collaboration 

between the United Way of Broward 

County, the City of Fort Lauderdale and 

Broward County. 

Vacation Rentals (Failed) 

Local government advocates were able 

to prevent the Senate bill that further 

preempted local vacation rentals ordinances 

from being heard in its first committee 

of reference. The bill would have also 

invalidated ordinances that had been 

previously passed before 2011 and taken 

authority from HOAs. 

Scooters (Passed) 

The Legislature passed a bill that 

would create a regulatory framework to 

authorize motorized scooters and place 

them under the same road requirements 

as a bicycle (i.e. get them off sidewalks 

and into bike lanes.) The final language 

allowed local governments to retain full 

regulatory authority over roads and 

sidewalks. 

Texting While Driving (Passed) 

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The House voted 108-7 and Senate 

voted 33-5 to make texting while driving 

a primary offense. 

Sober Homes and Substance Abuse 

Treatment (Passed) 

The Legislature unanimously passed 

legislation from the Sober Home Task 

Force. The bill continues to tighten up 

sober home standards and address unintended 

consequences of past legislation. The bill 

strengthens patient brokering and deceptive 

practices statutes, provides for certification 

and background checks of peer specialists, 

expands background check requirements 

for recovery residence administrative 

personnel and expands violations eligible 

for exemption, and covers residences 

that have day/night treatment centers. 

K-12 Education (Passed) 

The Senate voted 23-17 and House 

voted 76-39 to advance a bill that implements 

many of the priorities announced by the 

Senate and Governor earlier this Session 

on school choice on the premise that 

access to a high-quality education should 

not be based on zip code. The bill creates 

the Family Empowerment Tax Credit 

program that expands publicly funded 

(through business tax credits) vouchers 

for children to attend private schools. 

School Safety and Security (Passed) 

After days of emotional debate, the 

Senate voted 22-17 and House voted 65- 

47 to pass its School Safety package. 

The bill controversially expands the 

Guardian program to include willing 

teachers in districts that have opted to 

use the program. The bill contains a wide 

range of recommendations from the 

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School 

Commission, including collection and 

sharing of data, strengthening school 

security plans and oversight, and more. 

The MSD Commission had recommended 

the expansion of the guardian program in 

order to make up for the shortfall of SRO 

officers in schools. Supporters argue that 

very few teachers and very few school 

districts will volunteer for the Guardian 

program. Instead, it would increase flexibility 

for the security dollars to be used. 

Recycling +Plastic Straw BanMoratorium 

(Passed, VETOED) 

The Governor vetoed this bill due to 

the moratorium on plastic straws. In his 

veto letter, he stated that the plastic straw 

bans do not frustrate any state policy and 

that, if citizens do not like these bans, 

they can work to elect local officials that 

share their values. 

Anchoring & Mooring (Passed) 


legislation that would: direct the Florida 

Fish & Wildlife Commission to study 

impacts of longterm storage of vessels 

anchored and moored outside of mooring 

fields; create “no-discharge zones” for 

sewage dumping near certain waterbodies 

near rural areas; require boater safety 

identification cards for boats 10 horsepower 

and above; and designate a portion of 

registration fees collected by counties for 

the Marine Resources Conservation 

Trust Fund. 

Firefighter Cancer Benefits 

The House and Senate both voted 

unanimously to pass the bill. Upon initial 

diagnosis of cancer, firefighters would 

be provided cancer treatment at no cost 

and a one-time cash payout of $25,000. 

C-51 Reservoir 


C-51 reservoir project legislation which 

advances an alternative water source for 

local governments in Palm Beach and 

Broward. The bill instructs the South 

Florida Water Management District 

(SFWMD) to acquire any portion of the 

reservoir not committed to utilities and 

any available land needed for the project. 

The final product provides that the project 

must be used to maximize reduction of 

harmful discharges to the Lake Worth 

Lagoon, permitted water supply, and 

natural systems. The project must be 

operated under the rules and maintenance 

agreements of the SFWMD and may also 

be funded by an appropriation of the 

Legislature. 

Human Trafficking 


the human trafficking bill as its final bill 

of the 2019 Legislative Session. The bill 

would establish a Direct Support Organization 

to foster private and community partnerships 

to provide resources to human trafficking 

victims. It requires the Florida Department 



As commonly expressed, “wow this 

year has flown by; I can’t believe we are 

already in June!” Six months into the 

year, and while our friends up north are 

just getting into the midst of their gardening 

season, we are beginning our “sit back 

and watch it grow” period. The rainy 

season has begun, the heat and humidity 

are high, and our gardens are growing 

quickly each month. We have gone 

from every two weeks mowing, to at a 

minimum, once a week mowing. 

Even as I write this, I am thinking, 

don’t forget to remind everyone to make 

sure their lawn is being mowed at correct 

height: four inches if you have St. Augustine. 

Now, as we slow down a bit in this 

heat, sit and sip our cool beverages in the 

shade, we should take a little time to 

consider what needs to be removed from 

our yards. Recently, I had an opportunity to 

speak to the Green Your Routine organization 

on Florida-FriendlyLandscaping. A 

question was raised in regard to the presence 

of invasive plants. Currently, when a 

homeowner applies for a Florida- 

Friendly Yard certification; the presence 

of plants that have been designated an 

invasive species in our area is one of the 

most common reasons a certification is 

denied. 

This is often because there are many 

plants that were commonly planted in 

our South Florida landscape in recent 

decades, still remaining in many yards 

today. After proper research, we now 

understand they are harmful to our native 

plant environment. Many of these plants 

had been approved for planting in our 

landscape “back in the day”, but we now 

realize some of these popular species in 

our yards are making their way into 

natural areas, crowding out and replacing 

native species; affecting not just native 

plants, but our native wildlife populations 

as well. 

It is up to us, to remove plants identified 

as invasive and harmful when we can, 

and certainly to do what we can to prevent 

them from spreading further. In order to 

help us in this mission, as plant research 

is concluded, we have access to the updated 

information from several official 

sources. 

In South Florida the two main “go to“ 

resources for us to use are: The Florida 

The Garden Project 

Anthony Gross 

Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) and 

the University of Florida/Institute of Food 

and Agriculture (UF/IFAS) Assessment 

of Non-Native Plants websites. When 

you check these websites, you might be 

surprised to learn what is in your yard, 

that is now on one of these lists, because 

it has been determined they are harming 

our natural areas. 

Unfortunately, unlike the seemingly 

annual revolving argument “eggs are bad 

for you, avoid them; no, they are good 

for you, go ahead and enjoy them” the 

assembled volume of evidence shows, 

we have a serious problem with some 

specific species of nuisance plants. 

While, you might have the best landscaper 

(one who keeps your oyster plants 

contained in a nice round bed under a 

tree, just like your grandmother did); you 

need to consider the impact a plant species 

may be having, just like you do an animal 

species. For instance, iguanas were once 

an approved pet species. However, we 

can see containment didn’t work then, 

and now they are “out of control” here. 

This happens with known nuisance 

plants as well. They can choke out, take 

over, and often entirely replace our 

native plant species. 

Florida-FriendlyLandscaping becomes 

a style, when you learn how to evaluate 

your yard with the University provided 

assessment list. Containing and removing 

invasives is one of the first places to 

start. I am not a big fan of “rip it all out 

and start over” but, these lists give you a 

place to set your priorities. Most people 

know the biggies like Brazilian Pepper 

(Schinus terebinthifolia), Australian Pine 

(Casuarina glauca and C. equisetfolia), and 

Melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia), but 

when it comes to the smaller plants that 

have been incorporated into well-manicured 

beds, I find that several are overlooked. 

Usually, I am not a big fan of lists, but 

for something this important, I do have a 

top five plants that I think it is important 

to consider removing from your yard and 

it includes: 

Oyster Plants, Tradescantia spathacea 

This is a great example, of a plant that 

at one time was used widely and is still 

found in many older established yards. 

Many homeowners have them in nicelooking 

well-organized beds, yet they 

realize they are popping up in all corners 

of their yards, as well as their neighbors’ 

yards. Consider this a clue as to what a 

mistake this plant actually is. Often 

times, homeowners respond with the “I 

see it all over in Orlando” comment. 

That would be correct, it is not considered 

by the UF/Assessment list to be a problem 

in Central Florida. Yet in South Florida, 

here in our Zone 10 and 11, it is classified 

as an invasive by 

them and also as a 

Cat 1 invasive on 

the FLEPPC list. 

Research has shown 

it isn’t just invading 

your neighbors’ yards, 

but also our natural 

areas and it should not to be used. 

Mother-in-law’s-tongue or Snake Plant, 

- Sansevieria trifasciat 

This is another plant that was used 

extensively long ago, and thanks to our 

new social media, it is once again very 

popular with the Modern Design crowd 

on Pinterest etc. For the reader who 

might think otherwise, I encourage you 

to check out the SNAKE PLANT 

STRIKE FORCE, an invasive plant removal 

group here in South Florida with a Facebook 

presence, that has regular removal 

days at our county parks, during our 

cooler winter 

months. This 

plant should 

never be planted 

in a South 

Florida yard. 

Pothos – Epipremnum pinnatum cv Aurem 

This is another plant that up north is a 

great houseplant, but here in South Florida 

it becomes a monster and completely 

covers trees. When kept at ground level it 

runs everywhere 

and your neighbor 

is constantly 

pulling it out. 

DO not plant. 

Arrowhead vine- Syngonium podophyllum 

This one gets two photos because the 

younger leaf (on the left) is probably 



From Our County Commissioner 

Lamar Fisher 

Dear Residents, 

It is an honor and privilege to be your 

voice and to represent you, the citizens 

of our coastal and inland communities 

from Deerfield Beach to Fort Lauderdale. 

As your County Commissioner, I look 

forward to continuing to improve our 

resident’s quality of life by focusing on 

several key issues in our community. 

Here are some recent headlines from 

around the County. 

Hurricane Season (June 1 st thru 

November 30 th ) 

Hurricane season starts June 1 st and 

now is the time to prepare for any disastrous 

weather event that might come our way. 

During this month, residents are encouraged 

to determine their risk, develop an 

evacuation plan, assemble disaster supplies, 

give insurance policies a checkup, 

strengthen their home, write down important 

contact information including your 

neighbors, and complete a written plan. 

The County is also hosting its 5th Annual 

Open House on Hurricane Preparedness 

in the Broward Municipal Services District 

(BMSD) at the African American 

Research Library and Cultural Center, 

2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, on Saturday, 

June 1st from 10AM – 2PM. You can 

learn from emergency management 

experts on preparing for hazards and 

resources available from dozens of 

County agencies and service providers. 

There will also be easy on-site registration 

for the Vulnerable Population Registry, 

AlertBroward and more. 

For more information on hurricane 

preparedness please visit: 

www.Broward.org/Hurricane. 

Texting While Driving 

On Monday, April 29th, HB 107/SB 

76 – The Texting While Driving Bill 

passed through both chambers. The bill 

makes texting and driving a primary 

offense. Additionally, the legislation 

prohibits handling a phone in school and 

construction zones. In order to give motorists 

time to get used to the new law, from 

October through December, police can 

pull motorists over for texting while 

driving, but can only issue a warning. 

Fines will start to be issued beginning 

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Jan. 1, 2020 for texting while driving. 

The penalty would be $30 plus court 

costs for a first violation and $60 for 

another within 5 years plus court costs. 

One of the main concerns of the bill dealt 

with racial profiling. These concerns were 

addressed, as police will now be required 

to record the race and ethnicity of each 

driver they cite and report the results to 

the state. This bill is a personal priority 

for me and was unanimously made 

a priority for the Board of County 

Commissioners in December 2018. I’m 

glad to see the State legislature understands 

the importance of this legislation as it 

will contribute to saving lives on our 

roadways. 

Affordable Housing 

The Broward Housing Council has 

contracted with the Florida International 

University (FIU) Metropolitan Center for 

the preparation and update of the Broward 

County affordable housing needs and 

conditions. The study provides current 

data on Housing Supply, Housing Demand, 

Future Housing Demand and provides 

Municipal and Unincorporated area 

demographic profiles and housing supply 

and demand for each area by very low, 

low- and moderate-income populations. 

One of the most important findings 

from this study is that the housing 

affordability demands in Broward 

County and its municipalities have not 

improved despite impressive postrecession 

job growth numbers and low 

unemployment. With 53.9 percent 

cost-burdened households, Broward 

County is one of the most unaffordable 

places to live in the United States. 

Other notable findings from the study are 

outlined below. 

As of November 2018, the overall 

average rent in Broward County was 

$1,843, which represented an 8.0 percent 

year-over-year increase; 

The $350,000 median sale price is only 

affordable to households earning 210 

percent and above the County’s median 

household income (12.6 percent of all 

Broward County households); 

The median sales price of 3- and 4- 

bedroom existing single-family homes 

has increased in most of Broward 

County’s largest municipalities; 

The majority (54 percent) of Broward 

County workers are employed in lower 

wage service sector occupations with 

hourly wages that translate to workers 

earning 40-60 percent of the median 

household income; 

There are 147,313 cost-burdened renter 

households in Broward County, of 

which, 52.7 percent (77,677 renter 

households) are “severely” costburdened 

(pay in excess of 50 percent of 

their incomes on housing costs); 

The study provides us with an understanding 

of the shifting demands for 

housing and how critical it is for the 

creation of effective housing policies and 

strategies. These findings are astonishing, 

and it is imperative that the County and 

municipalities work together to solve this 

affordable housing crisis that Broward 

County residents are experiencing. 

Summer Savings 

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention 

and Visitors Bureau is now offering a 

Summer Savings promotion for residents 

and visitors to enjoy the many great 

activities in Broward County on a 

budget. There are great 2-for-1 deals 

from May 1-September 30. Go on a diving 

excursion, spend a day relaxing at a spa, 

or book a VIP package at a top resort. 

To sign up, please visit: 

https://www.sunny.org/plan-your-trip/ 

deals-and-coupons/summer-2-for-1/. 

Once again, I’d like to thank you for 

giving me the opportunity to serve you 

as your County Commissioner. Please 

sign up at: Broward.org/Commission/ 

District4 to receive email updates from 

our office. You can also follow me on 

Twitter and like my Facebook page. If 

there is anything that we can do to assist 

you with your vision for a better Broward, 

please do not hesitate to contact our office 

at 954-357-7004 or by email at: 

LFisher@broward.org. 

Best regards, 

Lamar P. Fisher 

County Commissioner 

District 4 



From Our Commissioner to District 4 

Chip LaMarca 

“2019 Legislative Session Wrap Up” 

As the 2019 Legislative Session concluded 

in Tallahassee, I am proud to say that 

working together, we had many great 

legislative successes this year and I 

would like to share a few of them with 

you. 

The Florida House made a $686.8 

million commitment, with Governor 

DeSantis, to provide real environmental 

funding for the Florida’s Everglades 

restoration, water quality research, 

septic to sewer conversions and beach 

nourishment. This environmental funding 

is critical to making Florida a more 

sustainable state, while maintaining 

our multi-billion dollar tourism industry 

and unique ecosystems. 

The Legislature also approved 

another Back-to-School Sales Tax 

Holiday from August 2-6, 2019, where 

clothing priced at $60 or less, school 

supplies at $15 or less, and computers 

(MayorTrantalis…Continued from page7) 

What do we do about important public 

improvements such as parking for 

North Beach Village at the old 

Natchez lot or an upscale, expanded 

marina off Las Olas Boulevard? These 

projects likely would generate additional 

traffic that would have to be accounted 

for. So, if we reach the 1989 cap, we’d 

face some serious questions. 

And despite the new hotels built and 

the civic improvements undertaken, 

there remain spots along the beach that 

are blighted, such as the Bahia Cabana 

property. Again, we are about to be at 

the point where the city would be 

prohibited from approving more 

redevelopment. 

With this traffic limit looming, we 

need to have a community conversation 

much like the one that occurred in 

1989. Where do we go from here? Are 

we allocating the precious remaining 

trips as best as possible? Is it possible 

to pick and choose or must we accept 

whatever comes first? And what happens 

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and accessories priced $1,000 or less 

per item, purchased for personal use 

will be exempt from state and local 

sales tax. The tax package also called 

for another seven day Hurricane Sales 

Tax Holiday where sales taxes will be 

waived for many disaster preparedness 

supplies including flashlights, portable 

generators and batteries from May 31 

through June 6, 2019. 

With the support of Florida State 

University President John Thrasher and 

his staff, I was successful in unanimously 

passing “Andrew’s Law”, named after 

Andrew Coffey, a lifelong resident of 

Lighthouse Point, who tragically 

passed away from a hazing incident at 

Florida State University. Andrew’s 

Law adds an amnesty provision to the 

hazing statute that would incentivize a 

bystander to call for help and stay with 

the person in need until first responders 

arrive. 

This Legislature was able to accomplish 

what no legislature was able to since 

when we reach the limit? 

We need to think of ways to improve 

traffic on the beach. Are there ways to 

improve mass transit, perhaps with 

shuttles from places like the Galleria 

Mall? This is where we need to get 

creative, because I agree with many 

others that we certainly don’t want any 

more cars on Fort Lauderdale beach. 

It is a critical time for Fort Lauderdale, 

both downtown and on the beach. The 

decisions we make today will have a 

lasting impact for decades to come. 

I’m committed to finding ways for us 

to grow smartly and maintain our 

sense of community. 

2004, pass a comprehensive firefighter 

cancer benefits program. Nationwide, 

70% of firefighter line-of-duty deaths 

in 2016, was cancer-related. This bill 

grants certain benefits to a firefighter 

upon receiving a diagnosis of cancer. 

This is a great victory for our brave 

men and women who protect and serve 

our communities every day, and I was 

proud to cosponsor this legislation. 

I am proud of the many successes 

that the Florida House achieved this 

session, and I look forward to seeing 

what we can do to accomplish more by 

working together. As always, it is a 

tremendous honor to serve you as your 

State Representative in Tallahassee. 

Representative Chip LaMarca 

Florida House District 93 


(The GardenProjectContinued from page9) 

how most of us see it popping up in the 

yard at the base of a tree, or in a “boot” 

on a palm. However, the second photo is 

the mature leaf and at this stage, it is 

usually strangling and eventually killing 

a palm or tree that a homeowner naively 

thought “wouldn’t it be nice to watch 

this vine grow and wind its way up this 

tree”. This is a no uses, high invasive on 

the UF Assessment list and the FLEPPC 

Cat 1 list. 

Asparagus Fern – asparagus aethiopicus 

and asparagus setaceus 

I refer to this as an “evil plant”. Little 

red berries that drop all over the yard, 

thorns that need thick leather gloves to 

prevent your hands from being torn, and 

a root mound that isn’t easy to remove, 

especially on the a.setaceus variety. I 

typically curse and think, “what florist 

from up north thought this would be a 

great plant to put in the ground?” While 

the leaves are nice and fernlike, these 

two varieties should be pulled as soon as 

you see them sprout. 

Mexican Petunia- Ruellia simplex 

I know, I added a sixth one, but I mentioned 

this is really important to me. Here 

again, a plant that is found in most of the 

big box stores in our area and owes its 

popularity to the fact that most people 

can plant it and forget it. Thus, the problem; 

it starts to invade both you and your 

neighbors. Then when you realize it’s a 

problem and start trying to get rid of it, it 

just keeps coming back. Rose-Bechard 

Butman, NatureScape Broward program 

director for Broward County has met 

with big box regional buyers (in a tireless 

effort) to try to get them to stop selling 

in South Florida, but it just makes too 

much money for 

these retailers. 

Their profit is at 

our expense. Check 

the FLEPPC list, 

it’s a Category 1 

invasive. I added 

this one as I think 

that it will be our 

generation’s 

version of the 

Oyster Plant. We 

thought it was okay to plant, but we have 

made what might become a huge mistake 

for our area’s future. 

As you tackle removing these invasives, 

and possibly taking cover from an 

unexpected rain shower; or maybe while 

you are enjoying that cool beverage; give 

a little thought to another important matter: 

your irrigation system. In particular, we 

have all seen sprinklers running full blast 

during the middle of a rain storm. While 

it is easy to recommend that you turn off 

your system when rain is predicted, the 

reality is, most homeowners, have their 

system on a timer and are watering by 

schedule versus need. Not only does this 

translate into water waste, it also means 

higher costs. While I could write a whole 

column on water management, I want to 

take this opportunity to make sure everyone 

knows Broward County has an Irrigation 

Rebate program that started in May. You 

are eligible to participate if you meet 

these criteria: 

Must have a working irrigation 

system 

Must live in a partner city service 

area (Fort Lauderdale is on the eligibility 

map) 

Must irrigate with city water (not 

lakes, canals, or wells) 

The more people who participate in 

these types of programs, the more Broward 

County will see the need and dedicate 

resources and opportunities for homeowners 

to participate. After all, this is 

your tax dollars at work. 

Below, please find links to websites 

and materials mentioned in this article. I 

appreciate the feedback that website 

addresses can be cumbersome, so where 

I can, I have provided a “Google hint” 

for you to type to get to them. 

Green Your Routine Fort Lauderdale 

https://gyr.fortlauderdale.gov/greenergovernment/green-your-routine 

Florida Friendly Landscaping 

Google “Florida Friendly Landscaping 

Residential Checklist 2019” The 2018 

form will come up, but I do hope the 

new 2019 form will be available soon. 

https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/materials/ 

FYN_Yard_Recognition_Checklist.pdf 

Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council 

Google “FLEPPC 2019 List” 

https://www.fleppc.org/list/list.htm 

UF/IFAS University of Florida assessment 

of non-natives plant; web tool 

https://assessment.ifas.ufl.edu/ 

Broward County Irrigation Rebate 

http://www.broward.org/ 

IrrigationRebate/Pages/default.aspx 

Enjoy the summer and hope for the 

best as we start the 2019 Hurricane season! 

As always, if you have questions or comments 

please feel free to contact me. 

Your Neighbor 

Anthony Gross 

anthonylfgproject@gmail.com 


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called plaque accumulates on the 

teeth and calcium from saliva hardens 

the plaque — this calcified plaque is 

called tartar or calculus. Certain 

types of germs that live in this plaque 

and calculus damage gum tissue. 

Your body tries to fight this infection 

with an inflammatory attack, sending 

white blood cells to the area to destroy 

the bacteria. This inflammation 

causes the tissue to bleed easily when 

you brush or floss. This stage of the 

condition is called Gingivitis. 

If the infection and inflammation 

persist the result is a chronic inflammatory 

condition where, in addition to the 

gums, ligament and bone around the 

teeth are destroyed — often with no 

symptoms. At this stage it is 

called Periodontitis. 

COMFORTABLE, ADVANCED 

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This revolutionary procedure uses a 

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The laser has multiple settings to 

target different types and densities of 

tissue, meaning surrounding, healthy 

tissues are not affected. It also has a 

setting to stimulate immediate healing 

and to stop bleeding. The laser also 

stimulates the body’s natural regenerative 

potential, eliminating the need for 

gum grafting after treatment. 

To you, the patient, this means: 

Less pain, less bleeding, less swelling, 

less tissue removed, less down time 

and less recovery time! LANAP 

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traditional gum disease surgery and 

results in faster healing. Rather than 

weeks of recovery, there is less than 

a 24-hour recovery period with 

LANAP, and most people feel 

comfortable enough to eat once they 

return home after the procedure. The 

LANAP procedure requires no sutures 

because there is no cutting. The 

treatment is safe for patients with 

health concerns such as diabetes, and 

it provides long-lasting results. 

The LANAP protocol can ONLY 

be performed by a dentist who is certified 

in the procedure. Dr. Charmaine 

Johnson at Premier Smile Center is 

LANAP certified and is highly 

skilled in the procedure. 

For more information, please call 

Premier Smile Center at 954-566-7479. 

We are conveniently located on E. 

Oakland Park Blvd between Federal 

Highway and Bayview. 


How to Ride out the Summer 

with your pet! 

Summer is quickly approaching, and 

with it comes heat, humidity, and hurricane 

season. As pet owners, it is important 

to properly prepare for these summer 

months—though they can be great for 

bonding with your beloved pets, the 

change in weather can be harmful or 

anxiety inducing. 

Beat the Heat 

We all know how unbelievably hot it 

can be during the summer in south 

Florida, but imagine if we had to wear 

fur coats everyday. It would be unbearable, 

and dangerous. Therefore, it is crucial 

to take certain precautions to keep your 

pet safe and cool during the summer. 

1. Keep your pet’s water bowl full. 

Hydration is a critical part of avoiding 

heatstroke, and adding ice cubes to the 

water can keep the pet cool. 

2. Never leave your pet outside alone 

for more than a few minutes. The 

combination of severe heat and humidity 

can be very harmful, even in the shade. 

3. Never leave your pet inside the 

car. Even with the windows cracked, a 

car can heat up to about 120 degrees 

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Fahrenheit. 

4. Take your walks in the morning or 

evening. Exercising in the midday heat 

can be overwhelming for a pet, and the 

hot pavement can easily burn your 

pet’s paws. 

5. Brush your pet regularly. Keeping 

the coat well-groomed can help keep 

the pet cool. 

6. Watch out for heatstroke. Symptoms 

include panting, drooling, fever, vomiting, 

lethargy, and collapse. If you fear your 

pet may have a heatstroke, bring the 

animal to the vet ASAP. 

Pet Plan for Hurricane Season 

As we get closer to hurricane season, 

it is crucial to plan for the storms. 

Make sure to have your pet microchipped 

and registered just in case 

your pet is separated from you. You 

should also get a plan together, just in 

case disaster hits. 

1. Make sure your pet is current on 

all vaccinations. Should you need to 

board your pet, current vaccinations 

are often required. You can obtain a 

copy of vaccinations from your vet. 

2. Make sure your pet is identifiable. 

In addition to a microchip, have a collar 

with ID tags, a current photo of the pet 

with the owner, and keep a leash 

handy. 

3. Have a properly-sized carrier for 

the animal. The pet should be able to 

turn around inside the carrier. The carrier 

should be labeled with the pet’s name, 

owner’s contact information, and feeding 

schedule. 

4. Have at least 2 weeks of your 

pet’s medication ready. 

5. Have at least 7 days’ worth of 

food and water. 

6. Have an outside decal stating pets 

are in the home. Make sure to provide 

information of where in the house they 

are located, and your contact information. 

Leaving your pets home alone can be 

extremely dangerous for them, but if it 

is absolutely necessary, then make sure 

to confine them in a small room with 

water. 

Thunderstorm Anxiety 

Many animals experience anxiety 

due to loud noises and thunderstorms. 

Some owners are willing to simply put 

up with symptoms of storm phobias 

like hiding, trembling, whining, drooling, 

and pacing. In more severe cases, however, 

panicking dogs have been known 



(President’sMessage…Continuedfrompage4) 

The Committees and what they do: 

1. Beautification & Parks 

a. Entryways 

i. Coordinate with Vendor to 

maintain entryways 

ii. Look for Sponsors to maintain 

entryways 

iii. Make sure signage for our 

Sponsors are in the appropriate areas 

and are moved quarterly 

iv. Invoice Sponsors 

b. Projects 

i. Work with City on projects 

such as traffic box beautification 

(wrapping) 

ii. Coordinate with Parks and 

Recreation on Improvements to existing 

parks. 

iii. Manages and coordinates 

Neighborhood Clean Up normally in April 

iv. Request additional park space 

for Coral Ridge 

v. Tree and Canopy issues along 

Bayview Drive. 

c. Helpful Talents 

i. Good verbal and written 

communication skills 

ii. Ability to follow up on issues 

2. Bylaws 

a. Update Bylaws as requested by 

the Board of Governors 

i. Manage the process of updating 

any Bylaws changes in print and by vote 

b. Helpful Talents 



ii. Have or gain an understanding 

of current by-laws 

3. Council of Fort Lauderdale Civic 

Association Rep 

a. Attend monthly CFLCA meetings 

and reports back to the Board on 

CFLCA meetings and city issues 




4. Code Enforcement 

a. Advises and assists Coral Ridge 

residents on how to manage code 

violations in their area 

b. Work with the City of Fort 

Lauderdale’s Code Enforcement 

department to resolve issues 





5. Development/Traffic 

a. Liaison with the Transportation & 

Mobility Department 

i. Keep current projects on track 

ii. Identify problem areas 

b. Meet with Developers active in 

the neighborhood 

i. identify any variances and bring 

to the Board of Governors 

ii. Look for concessions/funds/the 

good of the neighborhood for large 

projects 





6. Membership 

a. Annually invoice current members 

b. Maintain membership Roster in 

Quickbooks 

c. Arrange for tables and additional 

member assistance at Easter Egg Hunt, 

Holiday Party and two General 

Membership meetings 

d. Look for avenues to increase 

membership 

e. Helpful Talents 



ii. Have or gain knowledge of 

Quickbooks 

7. NCIP 

a. Apply for NCIP grants with the city 

b. Keep the Board informed of 

NCIP grants available 

c. Manage and follow up projects 

granted 

e. Helpful Talents 




8. Neighborhood Watch 

a. Identify safety issues and looks 

for possible solutions 

b. Works with the city for any 

safety concerns and solutions 





9. Green Your Routine (Recycling/ 

Volunteer Events) 

a. Look for volunteers for city 

events such as tree giveaways, clean 

up during events 

b. Attend GYR meeting and brings 

back information to the Board and 

Membership 




10. Social Events 

a. Put together two already 

well-defined events 

i. Easter Egg Hunt 

ii. Holiday Party 




ii. Good organizational abilities 

11. Website/Social Media 

a. Manage Coral Ridge internet 

information on: 

i. Coralridgeassociation.org 

ii. Coral Ridge Facebook page 

iii. Next Door 




ii. Good internet and social media 

skills 

Again, feel free to contact us at 

coralridgeassociation.org if you are 

interested in serving on the Coral 

Ridge Board, are interested in working 

on one or more of the committees or 

have any questions about anything. 

We look forward to hearing from you 

and your participation! 


The 2019 Honor Roll! 

Howard & Grace Abel 

David Alderuccio 

Michael & Tiffany Amrich 

Doug & Karin Anderson 

Allan & Susan Arch 

Nick & Pam Arfaras 

Karen Arkin 

Dan & Jori Arnold, III 

John & Doris Aurelius 

Aaron & Janet L. Baron 

Hans Barth & Laura Tarvainen Barth 

Bruce & Janet Bartlett 

Jack & Heather Bascome 

David & Carrie Bauman 

John & Jennifer Berne 

Rhonda Lewis & Joel Bernstein 

Marc Bloom 

Gary & Angie Boddy 

Larry & Barbara Bohannon 

Paul & Valerie Bohlander 

Lesleen Bolt 

Gayle Borden 

Steve & Sally Botkin 

Terry Baxter & Karen Bowman 

Carolyn & Ken Bradley 

Thomas Bradley 

Patti Brennan 

Mike & Heather Brinkworth 

Lori Broache 

Michael & Joan Brochu 

Donna & Steve Bromfield 

Christopher Brown 

Gary & Elizabeth Brown 

Joseph Bullock, Jr. 

Jim & Christine Burggraf 

William Burke 

Lee J. & Linda Mannix Burt 

Renee Bush 

Gale Butler 

Charles & Ellen Caldwell 

Anne Cameron 

Melanie Camp 

Victor A Campos Ortiz 

George Mastroianni & Robert J. Capece 

Dave Carmichael 

Lisa Noon & Karon Carpenter 

Margot & William Carrington 

Daniel S. Carusi 

Nathan Hickman & Efrain Casanova 

Gloria Cashin 

Stephanie Catalano 

Robert & Christine Catanzaro 

Bob & Satoshi Cauley 

Mark & Shari Cedar 

Bill & Veronika Charland 

Virignia Chiara 

Paul Cramer & Anthony Christe 

Bill & Elayna Ciani 

Chris Ambs & Scott Clearwater 

Reid & Kim Cocalis 

Chris & Tina Coffee 

William Cole 

Ryan & Lilana Collison 

Roger & Karen Comstock 

Russ & Cindy Coningsby 

Todd & Joy Coningsby 

Charles & Konnie K. Coolman 

Cesar & Veronica Coral 

Paul & Helen Cwalinski 

Owen & Nancy Cylke 

Julie & George Darrow 

Jane & Steve Davis 

Jorge Del Ray 

Sarah & T.J. DelNegri 

Ron & Madeline Denaro 

Lynn & Andy Denka 

Lee Dettor 

Max & Tammela Di Leo 

Paul DiBiase 

Virginia Dichiara 

Shelley & Michael DiCondina 

David Meixelsperger & David Dixon 

Antonio Docal 

Barbara Doerner 

Betsy & Alex Dow 

Bob & Marcia Dunkcel 

Darlene DiMarco & Vince Dungan 

John & Kathie Easterling 

Felipe & Patty Echarte 

Felipe & Jackie Echarte Jr. 

Miguel & Dani Echarte 

Gail Edwards 

James Egan Jr. 

Kevin & Heather Elgrim 

Leon & Elaine Ellman 

Robert & Linda Euler 

Judy Farfaro 

Brian Farley & Ronald Alose 

Stephen Carlino & Dennis Fee 

Seth & Bonnie Feldman 

Kerry Ferguson & Roger Welch 

Omar & Maritza Fernandez 

Christine Fingado 

Frank & Leah Finlon 

Bradford & Roslyn Fitzgerald 

Fred Fleming 

Steve & Trish Ford 

Fred Nicely & Doug Forker 

Collins & Jennifer Forman 

Tamberly & Richard Frain 

Jon & Siobhan Frey 

Trevor & Margie Fried 

Henry Frieder 

Don Friedman 

Marc & Sharon Friedman 

Penelope Fritzer 

Warren & Betty Gage 

Michel & Gisele Gagne 

Juan & Deeann Gallo 

Carl Jennings & Lawrence Gammons 

Alex & Catrina Gheorghiu 

William & Beth Gibbs 

Arlen & Elizabeth Gilbert 

Mark & Vickie Gilman 

Gary Garceau & Edward Godin 

Richard & Susan Goldman 

Alan Goostray 

Jorge & Michelle Gonzalez 

Carolyn Greenlaw 

Mike & Carla Greenlaw 

Stephen & Karyn Greep 

Andreas & Lisa Grossauer 

Otto & Inge Grossman 

Andy & Kathy Guerke 

Ralph & Sylvia Guglielmo 

Vincent & Caroline Guida 

Kristin & Jon Erik Gundlach 

Frances & David Gustafson 

Sharron & Julian Hadley 

Michael Wilcox & Vincent Handall 

Bob & Laura Hardison 

Robert White & Phillip Harris 

Charlos Cortinas & Charles Heffron 

Robert & Margie Helmholdt 

Thomas E. & Brenda Henz 

Joe & Hattie Hess 

Sabine Hesse 

Richard Higgons 

Christine Hodges 

Josie House 

Patrick Gnehm & Edwin Huerta 

Jack Hurley 

Carrie Burckhartt & Carla Infante 

Ann Marshall & Fred Ingham 

Julie Pabst & Tim Ingham 

Susan Johnson 

Kyle & Linday Jones 

Ken Sternberg & Paula Jones 

Michael & Jan Joyce 

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Robert B. Judd 

Phillip Kah & Andrea Olivos-Kah 

Brian Karpf 

Jonathan & Tracey Keith 

Leo & Shirley Kerp 

Clay & Linda King 

Richard & Karen Kinzer 

Randy & Joanna Kires 

Vicki Kirk 

Paul & Susan Kissinger 

Alan & Nicole Klein 

William Knost, Sr. 

Scott Henricks & Gregory Kooyumjian 

Michael & Deanna LaCasse 

Ron Laffey 

Janice & Aurel Lahaye 

Robert & Judith Lally 

Tommy & Tiffany Lamberson 

Ilene Berlner & Maura Lane 

Linda & Larry Leffel 

Brian & Thana Leary 

Reta & Glenn Leonard 

Andrew & Kathy Leone 

Maria Green & Greg Lewis 

Kenneth Black & Louis Licitra 

Charles Livio 

Sal & Kathleen Longo 

Kent & Mary Pat Lucas 

Sherry Lurie 

Doug & Jennie Macke 

Raul C. Marquez, M.D., P.C. 

Greg & Catherine Martin 

Keith & Terri Martin 

Albert P. Massey, III 

Silvia & Morten Mathiesen 

Amy Peters & Raymond McCarthy 

Thomas Barness & Nancy McCarty 

James & Marge McClain 

John & Dolores McDiarmid 

Fernando Arrojas & Ronald McDowell 

Thomas & Donna McGinty 

James & Cindy McKee 

Phil & Marie McMullen 

Shelly McNaughton 

Todd Bludworth & Andy Mcneill 

Lincoln Mendez 

Joel Greenbaum & Mari Mennel-Bell 

Richard Meyerson 

Janet Mianowski 

Joan Van Ness & Lorraine Michels 

Zen & Sue Mierzwa 

Robert Mills 

David & Vicki Minard 

Luis & Marena Montalvo 

Jerry & Sandria Moore 

Keoth & Susan Moore 

Matt & Julie Morrall 

Sebastian Moser 

Capt. Allen & Rebecca Moudy 

Gavin & Andrea Mulligan 

Patrick & Marilene Mulligan 

Jorge Leon & Chuck Murawski 

Ryan Nee 

Mary Negrey 

Mark Turner & Charles A. Nicholls 

Bob & Kathryn Nichols 

Abbe Cohn & Luis Del Nodal 

Carol O'Brien 

Robert O'Dea 

Tom & Amanda O'Loughlin 

Carol Lee Ortman 

Sally Owens 

Leone & Teresa Padula 

Charles & Laura Palmer 

Guillermo & Stephanie Pastarin 

Stewart & Barbara Pearlman 

Courtland & Lisa Peddy 

Robert & Mary Peloquin 

Christian & Ramona Petersen 

Seth & Suzann Platt 

Rich & Linda Pratt 

Claudia & Kevin Prine 

Ivan & Kristi Puente 

Frank Rambusch 

Christopher & Eleny Ratel 

Larry & Robin Revier 

Jay G. Rhodes 

Sam & Helen Ribbler 

Chris Ricci 

Gabrielle Rinaldi 

Laline Rivero 

Wilmer Roehrich 

Michael & Kathleen M. Rolfes 

Maureen & Bill Rotella 

Rhett & Kim Roy 

Paul Rubenstein 

Howard & Carol Rubinson 

Bob & Kelli Russell 

JoCarol Rutherford 

Ruthie & Rich Ryan 

Walter Boyd & David Santee 

James Sawran 

Erin Swick & Gustav Schmidt 

Janice Schmidt 

Chris Hooper & Robert Schmidt 

Ellen & Les Schneider 

Marc & Sylvia Scholey 

David & Melanie Schrand 

Peter Schweitzer 

Mary Louisa Scott 

Ena Segota 

Chip & Julie Shealy 

Mike & Kim Sheehy 

John & Gerri Shook 

Patricia Shub 

Deborah Sigler 

Judy & Dr. Loren Simkowitz 

Jacklin Sims 

Roman & Ashley Siryk 

Jim Cunningham & Mark Snapp 

Diane Sobo 

Harold & Jan Solomon 

Peter & Stephanie Sorrentino 

Suzanne Southwell 

Devan & Leslie Spinelli 

Helene Spivack 

Robert & Deborah Spring 

Frank Staggs & Chris Garcia 

Gregory Stanton 

Bill & Mary Diane Stefan 

Joel & Rosa Stein 

Scott & Jaclyn Strauss 

Suzanne Stuart 

Edward & Elizabeth Sullivan 

Jessica Svenssan 

Bob & Cindy Talley 

Jay & Kacee Tannenbaum 

Kevin & Valerie Taylor 

Ralph E. & Kathleen K. Tedeschi 

Erin & Doug Thieme 

Alan & Becki Tinter 

Bob & Emily Tolle 

Gary & Patricia Torian 

Robert J. Trate 

Bill Andrews & Greg Trusivich 

Richard & Tika Van Den Hurk 

Vasan & Barbara Venkataraman 

Joe & Josie Vidal 

David & Jeanne Villari 

Dennis & Donna Wagoner 

Eddie Jones & Sandi Warner 

Jim & Monica Weick 

Ted & Marguerite Welding 

Erica L. Weston 

Scott V. Watkins, M.D. & Thomas White 

Thomas & Cindy Jo White 

Chris & Connie Williams 

Paul & Nateisha Williams 

Mike & Erika Wilson 

Lynne Wines 

Garfield & Christine Wray 

Doug & Sarah Wunsch 

David Yannessa 

Chun & Lai Yeung 

Thomas & Mindy Yianilos 

Raymond & Deborah Young 

Judy Zimmer 

If you would like to change how your 

name appears in the Honor Roll, please 

email your change 

to: treasurer@coralridgeassociation.org. 


Recycle In Coral Ridge 

DROWNING IN PLASTIC BAGS 

Worldwide, a million plastic bags a minute are used 

and fewer than 1% are recycled. Many of these bags 

end up in the ocean and are killing marine life. That’s 

why we need to bring our own bags to the grocery 

store. As an added incentive, Whole Foods Market & 

Lucky’s both give a ten cent credit for each bag, which 

you may keep or donate to charity. Target also gives a 

bag credit. Fresh Market uses only paper bags. As we 

face unprecedented pollution problems, we all need to 

help. Keep reusable bags in your car and you’ll always 

have them handy. 

Recyclable materials are picked up by 

recycling trucks curbside. 

Once at the recycling facility, the 

trucks are weighed and their contents 

are dumped onto what is called a 

"tipping floor," where materials are checked for 

contamination. 

Employees monitor and remove non-recyclables as 

materials travel on conveyers. 

A powerful magnet pulls out steel, tin and ferrous 

metals and sends them out for compacting and 

shipping to steel mills. 

Plastic and aluminum are separated and shipped to 

end markets. Glass is shipped out for remanufacturing. 

Cardboard, magazines and other paper products are 

separated from newspaper and shipped out. Newspaper 

and other paper products are baled and sent to various 

recycling markets. 

New products are created from recycled materials, 

purchased by consumers and recycled again, creating a 

"loop." 

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Coral Ridge Real Estate 

by 

Chris Williams 

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NEWS FROM FLORIDA CHILDREN’S THEATRE 

Come join us at Florida Children’s 

Theatre where we are celebrating our 

67th Season of teaching the art of life 

through the magic of theatre! FLCT 

is proud to announce that we have 

been named one of the “Twelve 

Great Children’s Theatres Across the 

U.S.” by Backstage.com and “One 

of the Best Children's Theater in the 

United States” by AmericanTowns 

Media and is a Ruth Foreman Carbonell 

award winner for 2017, so come 

check us out. 

Our season is in full swing! Our 

main stage production of Disney’s 

“Tarzan” in May at Bailey Hall was 

amazing, followed by the adorable 

“Freckleface Strawberry, The Musical”. 

You won’t want to miss Disney’s 

“The Little Mermaid” in July, tickets 

are available at www.flct.org. All 

auditions are open and held in our 

studio theatre the Galleria Mall. The 

dates can be found on our website. 

Sign up for our e-mail list and you’ll 

never miss a thing. 

It’s time to sign up for summer 

camp at the Galleria Mall! Session 

one of Summer Stage Show Camp 

for grades 2-10 runs from June 10th- 

July 3rd and all campers will perform 

in Roald Dahl’s “James and the 

Giant Peach, Jr”. Session two runs 

from July 8th-August 2nd and the 

performance will be Disney and 

Cameron Mackintosh’s “Mary Poppins, 

Jr.” Storybook Adventures camp is 

available for children ages Pre-K-1st 

grade and runs for seven one-week 

sessions starting June 10th. Camp 

Encore will be held August 5th-9th 

for grades 2-10. The hours for both 

camps are 9:00-3:30 with before and 

aftercare available for an additional 

fee. 

When camp is over, you can sign 

up for theatre class! We offer a full 

array of classes in musical theatre, 

acting, circus, dance, and more. 

Check it out! 

At our wonderful Grande Crystal 

Ball Gala in February, we made a big 

announcement: FLCT is moving! In 

2020 we will relocate to Broward 

College Central Campus in Davie, 

forming a partnership with Broward 

College that is a match made in 

heaven. We will be starting our 

“Welcome Home” capital campaign 

in conjunction with the move. We 

hope you’ll join us in supporting the 

arts and children in the community 

with a contribution. Naming opportunities 

are still available but they won’t last, 

so you’d better hurry! 

Finally, get excited about our new 

season! Whether you perform or just 

come to watch, you will delight in 

our upcoming shows. Our teen repertory 

includes: “Matilda, the Musical” in 

October, and “Bring it On, the Musical” 

in March. Our Family Series includes: 

Disney’s “Frozen, Jr.,” in December; 

“Temple of the Lost Circus” in February; 

“Tuck Everlasting” in May; and 

“Mamma Mia” in July. 

Come join the fun at FLCT! 

www.flct.org 

(The Summer with your Pet Continued 

from page 16) 

to chew furniture, tear drapes, break 

windows, and more during thunderstorms. 

In either case, the behavior is 

a sign of a terrified, unhappy dog, and 

there are certain precautions that can 

be taken. 

1. Get a Thundershirt. Thundershirts 

are wraps that apply gentle pressure 

around the torso and can dramatically 

calm a stressed pet. 

2. Consider a calming medication. 

Certain medications can be given to an 

animal during anxious, stressful events 

to calm them down. Make sure to consult 

your vet to learn all the options that are 

available. 

3. Provide the animal with safe place 

to retreat to during storms. You can try 

padding a crate with blankets or clearing 

a space underneath your bed. Just 

make sure the pet can easily get out of 

the space; a panicked dog can do a lot 

of damage to his crate and himself if 

he is confined. 

The most important thing to remember 

is to treat the pet gently and kindly 

during an anxiety attack. Don’t cuddle 

and reassure them because that will 

reward this scared behavior, but definitely 

don’t punish the animal. Just be calm 

and provide a safe, familiar place for 

your pet to ride out the storm. 

Please feel free to call or stop by 

should you have any questions! 

The staff at Seiler Animal Hospital 

wishes you a very happy and safe summer! 

Courtesy of Seiler Animal Hospital 

5800 North Federal Highway 

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 

www.SeilerAnimalHospital.com 

(954) 491-1222 


About My Travel Trips 

By Chuck Murawski 

To make your travels successful, 

you must have a spirit of adventure. There 

is so much to see, but you must get 

off the normal path to see it all. Yes 

it is great to walk the streets of Paris 

or Barcelona or Roma, but you may 

be missing the best to view and 

experience. We use to throw our 

When I was a kid living in NY, I 

would get the latest copy of “Europe 

On Five Dollars a Day,” buy a round 

trip ticket on Icelandic Air for $200 

plus, and off I would go for the 

summer. Well those days are long 

gone (as well as my youth). 

So use your travel time to seek out 

the places off the beaten path. Some 

water, or in Taormina (a slice of 

heaven) on the island of Sicily. 

Luca 

Our family :>) 

family in the back of our van and just 

take off. 

It is sad to say, but so much 

of “Old Europe” has been destroyed 

by illegal immigration, and the stupidity 

of the European Union. You now 

see the same shops, products, and 

way of life in each country, not to 

mention the current threat of religious 

terrorism. All of this has destroyed 

the charming character each country 

had that reflected its history. In the 

old days there were strong borders 

between countries which helped to 

protect their different cultures. 

Luca 

of my favorite places to sneak off to 

are in Tuscany such as Luca outside 

of Florence, Luca is a walled in 

Cinque Terra 

Luca 

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Taormina 

village (We did a home exchange 

and lived there for a 

month) or Cinque Terra on the 

Luca 

Just walking around some of these 

places, you stumble upon little bits of 

their past that warm your heart 

I am so thankful for the ten years 

we lived in Europe so that we were 

able to experience that Old World 

Charm, and… oh how I miss it! 


Dollars and Sense in Coral Ridge 

by Thomas Balcom, CFP®, CAIA, MBA 

When can I retire? That is a question 

we are often asked by clients, family 

members and friends. The answer to 

this question primarily depends on 

two variables: assets and liabilities. 

Assets consist of your investment 

accounts, retirement plans, pensions, 

social security income, rental property 

income and other financial holdings. 

Your assets will provide the cash 

flow that is required during your 

retirement years. Liabilities would 

include any outflows that occur on a 

monthly or annual basis, such as 

mortgage payments, taxes, healthcare 

costs, travel expenses and other outflows. 

Prior to determining when you can 

retire, you must create a budget to 

track your monthly expenses both 

now and in the future. Your current 

expenses will help you determine 

how much you spend annually on 

taxes, mortgage payments, food, car 

expenses and in some cases, financial 

support for family members. Retirees 

often do an outstanding job of preparing 

for retirement by downsizing which 

reduces their monthly and annual 

expenses. However, a number of retirees 

often fail to plan for providing their 

adult children or grandchildren with 

financial support in times of need. 

The possibility of providing financial 

support for family members during 

retirement should also be factored into 

the equation. Once you have drafted 

your current budget, you should 

determine if any expenses will be 

eliminated by the time you enter 

retirement. If your home or condo will 

be paid off prior to retirement, that will 

free up additional funds for travel 

and other leisure activities. 

Once you determine your spending 

requirements in retirement, you can 

turn your attention to whether or not 

your needs can or cannot be met by 

your assets. We tell our clients that 

they have three primary buckets: 1) 

Social Security income 2) Portfolio 

income and 3) Pension income (if 

applicable). If your cash flow 

requirement is $10,000 per month or 

a multiple of that figure, you need to 

determine if these three buckets will 

meet your needs. If social security 

provides you with $3,000 per month, 

then your portfolio and other income 

sources will need to provide you with 

$7,000 per month ($84,000/annually) 

in cash flow. If you were to invest 

solely in 10 Year Treasuries yielding 

2.40% (as of 5/13/19), you would 

need a portfolio worth $3,500,000 to 

provide $84,000 in annual income. 

Since saving $3,500,000 may be an 

unrealistic goal for some individuals, 

then what size of a portfolio will 

provide $84,000 in annual income? 

A diversified portfolio worth 

$2,100,000 portfolio providing 4% in 

income via dividends and capital 

gains annually should provide a good 

goal for an individual seeking to fund 

their retirement account. Obviously, 

inflation, taxes, rate of return expectations 

will all factor into the equation and 

that is why we would recommend 

working with an investment 

professional to ensure that all of 

these items are addressed. Most 

investment professionals would 

recommend that you save 10-15% of 

your annual income to cover future 

retirement needs. If you anticipate an 

inheritance, these additional funds 

should also be factored into the equation. 

Your investment professional can 

assist you in determining if you are 

on track to meet your retirement 

goals and to ensure that your portfolio 

is allocated appropriately to meet 

your needs. The longer you have to 

plan, the more likely you are to 

successfully reach your retirement 

goals. Please don’t put retirement 

planning off until you are in your 

60’s. This is something that should 

be addressed early in your career. 

If you have any questions or comments 

about this article, please feel free to 

call me at: 

954-903-0009 or email me at: 

TomBalcom@1650wealth.com. 

Attention Coral Ridge Homeowners 

YOU as well as your gardener can now be FINED if 

they blow leaves into the street or Canal when cleaning 

your property. It is your responsibility to speak to your 

gardener about this to prevent receiving a fine. Lets’ 

all work together to make our neighborhood a clean 

and safe place. 


(Moraitis … Continued from page 8) 

of Law Enforcement to develop and 

implement a training program for law 

enforcement. 

Safe Medical Use of Marijuana 

Early in Session, the legislature rushed 

to adhere to the Governor’s March 15th 

deadline to permit the use of smokable 

marijuana. Physicians would be required 

to show why smokable marijuana is the 

best avenue for the patient to ingest the 

medicine. The bill was quickly signed 

into law by Governor DeSantis. 

For More Information: 

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