Lauderhill | Margate | North Lauderdale | Tamarac Issue 1.1 | January 2014

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hank you for reading Gentle Breezes Magazine. I began the GBM project with

the intent to bring a voice to my neighborhood. With over twenty years of experience in the newspaper/magazine industry I was astonished that there was no community paper that focused on this area nestled northwest of Fort Lauderdale. As the project grew and developed, some of the focuses changed and developed and GBM began to take shape.

When I refer to neighborhood or community, I am referring to the diverse and culturally rich area that begins roughly between the corners of Commercial Boulevard / 441 and University Drive / Southgate Boulevard, and includes parts of Lauderhill, Margate, North Lauderdale and Tamarac. This area is filled with parks, recreation facilities, greenways, independent restaurants and shops, is bicycle and public transportation friendly, and has a large number of community events sponsored

by the cities and local organizations. So why hasn’t any publisher focused on this area? I can’t say for sure, but can only speculate. Perhaps they couldn’t see enough income potential, or thought the area could be absorbed into the Fort Lauderdale bundle? It is hard to say.

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PROJeCT?As a freelance graphic designer and writer I was seeking a creative project that reflected my creative talents, that I would enjoy doing in my free time and that I could be proud to watch grow. Having been a resident of southeast Tamarac since 1993 and truly loving this neighborhood, Gentle Breezes Magazine seemed like a perfect fit. It is a project that I can take on with passion and pride and hopefully when it grows I can begin a print version of the magazine. For now, without advertiser support, the project needs to stay as

an online edition due to costs.

WHaT’S in a name?When I finally set the concept for GBM in stone, I tossed around a lot of names, hated some, liked some, but could not decide. Then one night I was sitting on my porch. The sun had just set and the heat of the day hung like a blanket over the area. Then the palm trees began to rustle as a warm breeze picked up; and the name was born. The phrase “gentle breezes” reminds me of the tropical feel of southeast Florida and also of the area I call home. Wedged between the ocean and the Everglades we seem to get gentle breezes from both.

Gerry MessinaPublisher

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4900 North State Road 7Tamarac, FL 33319

7340 West Commercial BoulevardLauderhill, FL 33319

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7135 West Mcnab RoadNorth Lauderdale, FL 33068

7450 West Mcnab RoadTamarac, FL 33321

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Gentle Breezes!Say Hello 23

Safety On Our Streets!

We have become too familiar with road construction. Waiting to merge lanes has become the Florida state pastime. Yet good has come from all the road upgrades. Have you noticed that each time a town or the county finishes a road project there are either new or wider bicycle lanes, extended sidewalks, updated bus stops and better traffic flow?

Our neighborhood has long been filled with bicycle enthusiasts, walkers, joggers, skateboarders and public transportation commuters. The change in the roads has made life better for all members of our community, but it takes all of us to truly make our roads safe. The following guidelines are offered to help us all make our neighborhood safer for all of us.

BeHinD THe WHeeL:

Stop Before the CroSSwalk. It is perfectly fine to cross over a crosswalk when making a turn but pause and look both ways, not only for commuters at the corner but ones who are approaching the corner. A bicycle having to swerve into traffic around a car in the crosswalk is a danger.

look Both wayS. Bicyclists and walkers don’t always ride the same direction as traffic. Please look both ways before pulling out.

reMeMBer yoU DoN’t alwayS haVe the rIGht of way. Bicyclists, skaters and walkers enjoy the same rights and rules of the roads as drivers. Treat them the same way you would another automobile. You wouldn’t pull out in front of another car would you?

pay atteNtIoN at Stop SIGNS. Bicycles and all non-automobile commuters and people exercising have to follow the laws of traffic lights and signs but they also have the same rights that you do at intersections.

BeyoND the traffIC lIGht, pay atteNtIoN to the CroSSING lIGht. At an average traffic light foot, bicycle and skater traffic has thirty-five seconds to cross before the light changes. Please be courteous and let them cross before you make a right turn on red. Most crossing lights begin blinking when the light is getting ready to turn and then give a countdown. Pay attention to these times and you can help make everyone’s commute a little better.

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USe lIGhtS at all tIMe. Whether the sun is shining, it is nighttime or overcast it can be difficult to see a bicycle on the roads of south Florida. An average set of front and rear lights cost about $12, it is well worth the investment. A rear red flashing light should be turned on whenever you are riding, no matter what time of day it is.

CroSS at CroSSwalkS. If you were driving a car you wouldn’t jump a median, cut in front of traffic or swerve around cars. Don’t do it to cars.

wear BrIGht, lIGht ColorS. Bright light colors make bicyclists easier to see both at night and during the day.

follow the rUleS of the roaD. When on your bicycle follow the same traffic laws you would when driving a car.

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wear BrIGht, lIGht ColorS. Bright light colors make walkers and skaters easier to see both at night and during the day.

follow the rUleS of the roaD. When waiting for the bus, don’t step out into the street looking for the bus. When the bus pulls up stand back to give the bus room.

CroSS at CroSSwalkS. Drivers are not looking for you in the middle of the road, they are looking for you on crosswalks at intersections. The average crosswalk is less than a five minute walk from the middle of the road.

refleCtorS aND lIGhtS are aVaIlaBle for walkerS alSo. Clip-on blinking lights and reflectors are available for walkers and skaters, please use them.

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Just the Facts:Bicyclist Deaths in 2011: 677 (NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts)Reduction in bicyclist deaths between 1995 and 2010: 18 percentBicyclist Injuries in 1995: 61,000Bicyclist Injuries in 2011: 38,000 (NHTSA Traffic Safety Facts)Reduction in bicyclist injuries between 1995 and 2011: 37 percentThe total cost of bicyclist injury and death is over $4 billion per year

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Gentle Breezes Magazine is a creative project of Gerry Messina. All articles are written by Gerry, unless otherwise credited, and are the creative property of Gerry Messina. Articles can not be reprinted or used in any manner without the written permission of Gerry Messina. I am always glad to share articles, please e-mail gentlebreezesm@gmail.com to gain usage rights.

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Front page & Greenway article:Gerry Messina

Living Healthy article:© phil Date | Dreamstime Stock photos

Safety article:© Chris Mccooey | Dreamstime Stock photos

Good Eats article Cover:© rainbowsend | Dreamstime Stock photos

Editorial:Living Healthy articles are supplied by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

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new York italian at its Best

gg’S of neW YORKhe smell of sauce, pizza and red wine fill the room, people laugh and chat, plates

and glasses clank, and memories of an Italian restaurant in New York come to mind. This GG’s of New York, serving New York style pizza and calzone, as well as a full menu of Italian favorites.

Since the seventies, this family owned and operated New York style Italian restaurant has been a staple of the neighborhood. With a very friendly staff, consistently high quality offerings and a large offering of toppings for their pizzas, GG’s of New York is surely a stop to put on your list.

Offering individual pizzas, medium, large options for their pies, but not slices, and a Sicilian style pie, they have the perfect offering to fill your need for great pizza. The full menu offers everything from sides and subs to full Italian meals and a house salad that is exceptional.

Pricing is reasonable and they offer a very affordable early bird special as well as lunch and dinner specials.

What really makes GG’s of New York special is the families history and how many people dine at the restaurant who are third and fourth generation patrons. The family business of restaurants was established in

1937 by the Delgardio family and opened as Troy Restaurant and Pizzeria on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. In 1948 the Delgardio family moved to Utica Avenue in Brooklyn, New York to open Star Pizzeria and Restaurant. In 1950 the Delgardios expanded and established the famous Del Dio’s Pizzeria and Restaurant located in Canarsie, Brooklyn.

G.G.’s of New York Pizzeria and Restaurant has been at the current location in North Lauderdale since 1976.

Location:5440 North State road 7

fort lauderdale, fl 33309(954) 484-0400

www.ggsofny.com

Hours:Monday 11:00 am – 10:00 pMtuesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pMwednesday 11:00 am – 10:00 pMthursday 11:00 am – 10:00 pMfriday 11:00 am – 10:30 pMSaturday 12:00–10:00 pMSunday 12:00–10:00 pM

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All venues reviewed in Gentle Breezes Magazine are reviews that the Publisher has eaten at, bought food to go from, or have shopped at. We will not give a positive review based on advertising, donations or any other influences. We will accept reviews by non-business owners.

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The Wyland Wall Greenway Experience!

few years back, when the city of North Lauderdale began tearing up

sidewalks and laying a greenway just west of Rock Island Road on McNab Road did you think it would involve famous artist names such as Wyland and Britto? I didn’t! I watched as the city winding a winding tar path, planted trees, added fancy garbage cans and replanted sod.

At the time I assumed it was related t o t h e i m p r o v e -ments that h a d b e e n m a d e t o H a m p t o n P i n e s Park. I was wrong. The 99th of only 100 Wyland Walls around the globe was coming to Broward County, Florida. The 1,000 foot long and 10 foot high wall is located on McNab Road and begins the greenway that ends at Hampton Pines Park. iF YOU miSSeD aLL THe meDia HeRe iS a CLiP:

The Wyland Foundation name sake in collaboration with artist Romero Britto completed the wall in 2008. The Wyland Wall is truly a beautiful and incredible part of our community, but have you really experienced the wall and the greenway?

it Starts in the Parks!If you truly want to spend a fun day enjoying the Wyland Wall and our neighborhood start at HAMPTON PINES PARK, located at 7800 Hampton Boulevard, North Lauderdale, Florida 33068 (on McNab Road across the street from a big box store). Over the past ten years the park has seen a regrowth. Offering two playgrounds (recently rebuilt), free picnic areas, a one mile exercise trail with stations that wraps around a small lake, paddle boat and bicycle rentals, in its own right, the park

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is a great way to spend a few hours or a day off. Now combine that with the fact that the park is located at the west end of the greenway and is less than a ten minute stroll from the Wyland Wall, along a small greenway that ends at the wall.

So plaN a Day! Pack a picnic basket, load up the bicycles and a volleyball, if you like sand volleyball, or a soccer ball, there is plenty of green space and start at the park. Invite friends and family and enjoy everything that Hampton Pines Park has to offer; but please don’t stop there!

Walk the Wall!!!If you truly want to enjoy the wall, walk the 1/2 mile from the park to where the Wyland Wall begins and enjoy the wall close up. Put your hand on it, see just how large the artwork really is, or take a photo with the dolphins. The walk is worth the experience. If you walk to the end of the wall you can stop for ice cream or a soda before you make your way back to the park.

It is worth the trip to enjoy a beautiful park, experience the wall up close and learn a bit about conserving our oceans.

Seven RevOLUTiOnaRY TiPSTO imPROve BRain HeaLTH

ew Dietary Guidelines for Alzheimer’s Prevention developed by the Physicians

Committee and an international panel of brain researchers were released this summer during the International Conference on Nutrition and the Brain.

The nearly 550 health care professionals who attended the conference in Washington, D.C., which was jointly sponsored by the Physicians Committee and The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, were urged to put into practice the guidelines’ seven principles to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and promote brain health.

These preventive strategies are as

follows:

• Minimize your intake of saturated fats and trans fats. Saturated fat is found primarily in dairy products, meats, and certain oils (coconut and palm oils). Trans fats are found in many snack pastries and fried foods and are listed on labels as “partially hydrogenated oils.”

• Vegetables, legumes (beans, peas, and lentils), fruits, and whole grains should be the primary staples of the diet.

• One ounce of nuts or seeds (one small handful) daily provides a healthful source of vitamin E.

• A reliable source of vitamin B12, such as fortified foods or a supplement providing at least the recommended daily allowance (2.4 mcg per day for adults), should be part of your daily diet.

• When selecting multiple vitamins, choose those without iron and copper and consume iron supplements only when directed by your physician.

• While aluminum’s role in Alzheimer’s disease remains a matter of investigation, it is prudent to avoid the use of cookware, antacids, baking powder, or other products that contribute dietary aluminum.

• Include aerobic exercise in your routine, equivalent to 40 minutes of brisk walking three times per week.

“For me, this was all new,” said a conference attendee and family practitioner in Maryland who confronts chronic diseases every day. “It was eye-opening and

began to answer many questions I have had about diet and neurodegenerative diseases…

as well as other diseases such as diabetes and coronary

artery disease.”

In addition to the release of the

guidelines, the International C o n f e r e n c e

on Nutrition and the Brain featured 16 presenting researchers from five countries discussing how nutrients and lifestyle behaviors affect common brain disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, multiple

sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, migraines, and other conditions.

“We potentially have the capability to prevent a disease that is poised to affect 100 million people worldwide by 2050. Why wait?” said Physicians Committee president Neal Barnard, M.D.

Support for the Nutrition and the Brain conference was generously provided by Family and Nursing Care, the Greenbaum Foundation, Nourish Health with Food for Life (Mona Sigal, M.D.), the Pat Summitt Foundation, Saladmaster, Treeline Treenut Cheese, Vegetalista Vegan Food Cart (Portland, Ore.), Vitamix, and the Wellness Forum.

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“We potentially have the capability to prevent a disease that is poised

to affect 100 million people worldwide by 2050. Why wait?”

said Physicians Committee president Neal Barnard, M.D.

Living Healthy

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gRiLLeD gROUPeR TangeRine

ingredients:4 6-ounce grouper fillets2 tangerines, juiced and zested2 tablespoons dry white wine3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon fresh rosemary1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme1/4 teaspoon black pepper, course ground vegetable cooking spray fresh herbs for garnish tangerine slices for garnish

Directions:Place the fillets in a shallow dish. To prepare the citrus marinade, combine the zest from both tangerines with tangerine juice, olive oil, white wine, herbs and black pepper in a small bowl; mix well.

Pour the marinade over the fish and marinate for 1-2 hours in refrigerator. Coat grill with vegetable spray and preheat on medium-high heat. Grill fillets for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until center is opaque and meat flakes easily with a fork.

Garnish with herbs and tangerine slices and serve.

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SavORY TOmaTO-BaSiL CHiCKen

ingredients:1 whole chicken, cut into 4 pieces3 large ripe tomatoes1 large onion3 cloves fresh garlic1/2 cup fresh basil1 tablespoon saltkosher salt to tastefresh ground pepper to taste- See more at: http://www.freshfromflorida.com/Recipes/Entrees/Savory-Tomato-Basil-Chicken#sthash.lN5kdARn.dpuf

Directions:Put everything except chicken into a food processor and pulse until fairly smooth. Place chicken pieces flat in a baking dish and spread liberally with mixture.

Preheat the oven to 375. Bake on covered until chicken is mostly done through to the bone and then just uncover at the end for 10-15 minutes to get a little brown.

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FReSH TOmaTO CHOP SaLaD

ingredients:3 fresh tomatoes, diced1 cucumber, seeded and chopped1 red or sweet onion, chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped1/2 bunch fresh basil, hand torn1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced kosher salt to taste fresh ground pepper to taste2 tablespoons white wine vinegar2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:In a large glass or plastic bowl, combine all ingredients and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.

Serve over salad greens if desired. Try adding feta cheese and olives to this recipe.

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ingredients:Wash and thinly slice lemons, limes and oranges, without removing the peel. Place in a large pitcher and add strawberries.Pour wine into pitcher so that it covers fruit. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours

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