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Wounded Veterans Relief Fund Leads Statewide Effort To

Provide Dental Care To Veterans In Florida

Driven by their mission based on military service history and current health and
to improve veteran living situations. Specific benefits are assigned to each class,
dental care throughout meaning not all veterans may receive comprehensive dental
the state of Florida, the care. Only veterans who are 100 percent disabled or sustained
Wounded Veterans Relief an oral injury while serving are given dental care at the VA.
Fund (WVRF) is the first WVRF Executive Director and Army Veteran Michael
nonprofit in the state to lead Durkee said the low VA dental care statistic is a critical
the statewide effort to offer concern, as poor oral health can lead to a range of serious
free critical dental care to health and mental issues, placing more burdens on our
veterans who are unable to afford dental care and do not military members who already face challenges when
have access to care through the United States Department transitioning back to civilian life.
of Veterans Affairs (VA) or private insurance. The connection between poor dental hygiene and mental Before After
According to the VA, only 15 percent of veterans receive health issues is evident. According to the American Academy
VA dental care, which places veterans into benefits classes of Family Physicians, 60 percent of veterans with mental Wounded Veterans Relief Fund on page 3
KOOL 105.5 Radio Hosts Mo And Sally

Attend Wine Tasting At Doris Italian Market & Bakery

Morning drive hosts Sally Sevareid and Mo Foster of About Doris Market
KOOL 105.5’s “The Mo & Sally Morning Show” were Doris Italian Market & Bakery has proudly served
among the guests that attended Wine Night at Doris Italian generations of families in South Florida since 1947.
Market & Bakery in North Palm Beach. Beginning as a small mom and pop meat market and deli
Guests had the opportunity to taste more than 100 wines in Hollywood, Fla., Doris Italian Market has evolved into
from around the world during the after-hours in-store event. South Florida’s premier specialty supermarket featuring
Representatives from wine distribution companies were top quality fresh meats, authentic Italian-American deli,
at tables throughout the Italian market and bakery to pour farm fresh fruits and vegetables, seafood department
samples and educate guests about different wine regions, with daily fresh offerings, Italian-American bakery with
flavor profiles, food pairings and more. Attendees also enjoyed an assortment of goods baked daily, a complete catering
samples of artisan cheeses and a full gourmet buffet of service offering premium selections, wine department
authentic Italian cuisine, followed by cannoli cake for dessert. featuring a collection of wines from around the world and
To find out about future wine tasting events, visit gourmet specialty groceries used for the finest recipes. The
dorismarket.com and follow them on Facebook. Doris has chain is currently comprised of five convenient locations
locations in Sunrise, Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, Boca Mo Foster and Sally Sevareid, from The Mo & Sally Morning
Raton and North Palm Beach. Show on KOOL 105.5, with Nick Alfano and John Alfano KOOL 105.5 Radio on page 2
FPL’s Manatee Lagoon Invites Families

To Explore, Learn And Enjoy Fun Summer Programming

Free Activities And Experiences activities that celebrate Florida’s favorite marine mammal
Inspire Visitors To Discover And and encourage fun family time. This summer, visitors
can enjoy educational programming, arts and crafts,
Learn About Florida Manatees interactive simulations, outdoor games and new exhibits.
“At Manatee Lagoon, our goal is to create an interactive,
Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center entertaining and educational environment to inspire
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is now offering a mix of indoor and outdoor summer people to preserve and protect Florida’s ecosystems,” said
Zack Greenberg, leader at
Manatee Lagoon. “There’s
something for everyone,
and rain or shine, visitors
can expect to have fun while
learning about manatees in
the wild and what they can
do to help protect them.”
This summer, the facility
offers visitors a variety of
exhibits and programs that FPL’s Manatee Lagoon on page 2