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Your Medicare Roadmap At 65, 12A Arabian Nights Music Fest...............9A Broward’s Trash Crisis.....................9A Classified........................................12A Hallandale Beach...........................10A
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MAY 14, 2026 • 12 PAGES • VOLUME 23 • ISSUE 48
AVENTURA • BAL HARBOUR • DANIA BEACH • HALLANDALE BEACH • HOLLYWOOD • MIAMI-DADE • PEMBROKE PINES • BROWARD • SURFSIDE • SUNNY ISLES BEACH
May Brings Wild Weather, New Exhibits And IMAX Adventures To The Museum Of Discovery And Science
Springing To Action: Shielding Pets From Plant Toxins Spring is officially here, and while pets are as eager as their owners to experience the great outdoors, the season of new life means the return of several plant-related toxins that can leave your pet regretting their promenade through the garden. Dr. Lance Wheeler, a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, educates owners on the importance of safeguarding pets against outdoor poisons during the spring season.
High score! Guests can test their speed, focus and reaction time. Photo courtesy of MODS.
Season’s Toxic Greetings With spring’s warmer weather, pets spend more time outside and out of their owners’ direct sight. “During this time, many new plants begin to grow and people often use fertilizers, pesticides, and garden products in their yards,” Wheeler said. “These things can pose a risk to pets if ingested or if they come into contact with the skin. Pets may chew on plants, drink from ponds, or explore areas where chemicals — such as rodent poison — were recently used, which increases the risk of poisoning.” Dogs and cats are often more susceptible to chemical-related afflictions than people because they walk directly on treated surfaces and then groom them-
Four Provocative Productions That Place Miami Audiences At The Center Of Stories About Power, Identity And Truth starting at the early bird rate of $175* until Monday, May 11th, 2026. Starting Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 packages start at $195*. Subscriptions can be purchased now through the Adrienne Arsht Center box office by calling: (305) 949-6722. Or online at: www.ArshtCenter.org.
Highlights include stormthemed experiences, a new traveling exhibition, immersive IMAX® films and engaging programs for guests of all ages. This month the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) invites families to explore interactive exhibitions, immersive IMAX experiences and hands-on learning opportunities throughout the month. From weatherthemed programming and a new traveling exhibition to GIANTscreen films and engaging overnight experiences, MODS offers exciting ways for guests of all ages to learn, play and discover together. “MODS is gearing up for a summer full of family fun, with experiences designed to make every visit meaningful and memorable,” said Joseph P. Cox, President and CEO of MODS. “From exploring the science of severe weather to stepping into record-breaking challenges and experiencing larger-than-life IMAX adventures, our summer offerings invite guests to learn, play and discover together. Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, create lasting memo-
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The 2026-27 Theater Up Close Season The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of MiamiDade County (@arshtcenter) is proud to announce the lineup for the 2026-27 Season of its awardwinning Theater Up Close series, created in collaboration with Local Theater Company Zoetic Stage (@zoeticstagemia). This season’s lineup features God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza, The
Inheritance, Part Two by Matthew Lopez, Pippin by Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson, and John Proctor Is the Villain by Kimberly Belflowerfour bold and beloved works that tackle today’s most urgent social conversations with humor and heart. Tickets: Four-show subscription packages are available now
Creating Jobs, Growth & Water Solving One Of The World’s Most Urgent And Overlooked Challenges: Access To Clean, Reliable Drinking Water Revolutionary and Americanmade in South Florida, Altitude Water’s Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) transform humidity in the air into clean, dependable drinking water. Following its recognition as Sustainable Water Company of the Year by Prestige Awards, Lauderdale Lakes’ Altitude Water is rapidly strengthening its position in the Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) industry. The company’s primary headquarters is set for significant expansion in the coming months, supported by the leasing of a larger facility designed to accommodate upcoming initiatives, projects, and community commitments. “This is an amazing time for our company - with growth comes the opportunity to wel-
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come more people into the Altitude family,” stated CEO and Founder Jeff Szur. “Our distributor and Architectural team members at M2 Holistic Studio are designing the production lines and the layouts in the new space to increase efficiency.” “Additionally, we have key plans in motion to bring to life a true rarity in the industry - a net zero carbon sustainable and resilient State-Of-The-Art Water bottling facility derived only from sustainable materials, removing the dangerous micro plastics rife in leading brands. This plant will open a plethora of job opportunities, amplifying our belief in keeping work here in America rather than overseas.” In the last several years, Altitude Water has made incredible strides, launching a one-of-a-
kind Disaster Relief Trailer for use during Hurricane Season (which is capable of providing pure drinking water, solar power energy, cell service, and internet service to in-need communities) as well as has supplied clean water to communities in Cameroon, Maui, Colombia, and Ecuador. In 2025, the company also announced an innovative partnership with RM Design Pro, M2 Holistic Studio, and PHI Cubed to develop a first-of-itskind hybrid explorer yacht (SXR 75 XLC) that will become the first U.S.-built vessel to generate its own drinking water directly from air using fully integrated AWGs, with M2 Holistic Studio being involved in Altitude’s new factory expansion. Additionally, Jeff Szur is in the Top 5 in his category of the 2026
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‘Entrepreneur of Impact’ competition hosted by Entrepreneur Magazine, with the water tech innovator vowing to share the $25,000 prize money with NonProfit partners in the event of victory. The first $5,000 will be gifted to the school in Colombia’s Tierra Bomba, a community that previously received three AWG units in the past for local families and children. The plan? To equip the current units with solar power to enhance water production and security. “At Altitude Water, we believe water is a basic human right - no one deserves to suffer from lack of access, and safe drinking water shouldn’t be seen as a luxury when we have the power to give it to those in need,” added Szur. “We may not have won the
competition yet, but with enough support, we have a plan ready that will maximize the $25K for everyone we’ve built a relationship with. We hope for the chance to bring it to life as we continue our expansion. We are meeting with church and NonProfit partners to maximize the $25,000 donation we will make Drinking Water, Page 5A
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