Reclaim Your Sexual Health at Calla Genics in Coconut Creek
You know the saying that time waits for no person? As you get older, it becomes more evident that it's true. One day you can wake up, grab a shower, and hit the basketball court all day without any problems. The next, you're sore in places you never thought were possible. Many men in their 20s feel like they're bulletproof, but like everyone, it's only a matter of time before age plays a factor in their daily life.
While backaches and sore joints can be treated with ice and ibuprofen, there's another symptom of aging that isn't as easy to address: erectile dysfunction. For most men, hearing those two words back-to-back sends shivers down the spine. Lacking the ability to perform in the bedroom is a horrible thought. Still, it's not uncommon - over 18 million men suffer from ED in the U.S. Unfortunately, many men who have erectile dysfunction keep their issues private, making life miserable for themselves and their partners. Luckily, those days are over, and more men are discovering new ways to reclaim their youth and performance in the bedroom.
Sure, it's true that time waits for no man, but treatments like Gainswave therapy in Coconut Creek, FL, turn back the clock with amazing effectiveness. If you're ready to reignite that special spark when the time is right, Calla Genics is the clinic you need to visit for long-term results.
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If you're embarrassed about ED, you're not alone. Most men don't like to talk about the problem. But when you need a reliable solution to such an intimate problem, it's important you work with a clinic that values discretion and prioritizes your best interests. That's where Calla Genics comes in - to give you personalized access to the very best ED treatments in Florida in a discreet, compassionate environment.
Calla Genics was created to provide patients with comprehensive treatments for wellness. Our contemporary office features 13 rooms and two conference spaces, plus board-certified providers that prioritize your care and comfort. The moment you arrive, our team will greet you and get you checked in for your consultation. During your short wait, we welcome you to relax in our cozy reception room. Once we're ready for your consultation, we'll guide you to one of our private treatment areas where we can learn about your concerns and talk about your sexual wellness goals.
Our ED physicians will handle your sexual health challenges with expertise and care, using advanced therapies like Gainswave and P shot treatments in Coconut Creek, FL.
Some of the most common conditions we treat at Calla Genics include:
- Peyronie's Disease
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Prostatitis
- Peripheral Neuropathy
Reshape Your Sex Life with Gainswave Therapy from Calla Genics
Can we be honest? Talking about male sexual health can feel a tad taboo, even in today's day and age. That's doubly true when a man's sexual performance comes into question. If you are a male and you feel the same way, don't worry - we get what you're going through. Fortunately, you don't need to feel embarrassed or timid about your perceived deficiencies for long. What you're experiencing is perfectly normal, and our team of ED specialists is here to help.
If you're reading this, chances are you're thinking about or have already been to your primary care doctor. While that's never a bad idea, many docs are prescribing men medications that just aren't effective. Sure, the "little blue pill" may work for a while, but for how long? Is there a tolerance involved? What about the side effects?
If you're a man who doesn't want to put foreign chemicals in your body or suffer through uncomfortable side effects, we've got great news. There's a revolutionary solution to conditions like ED and Peyronie's disease. It's called Gainswave treatment, and it's changing the way men think about sexual health.
Unlike commonly prescribed ED treatment options, there is no risk of surgery or drugs associated with Gainswave. Instead of chemicals or invasive procedures, Gainswave uses acoustic wave technology to boost sexual performance and erectile strength, giving men more confidence when they need it most.
Gainswave, which has been used across the globe for more than a decade, is backed by science and proven to rejuvenate vasculature in male erectile tissue. This exciting procedure actually boosts blood flow to the penis without any pain or recovery time. In fact, many men can pop into a Gainswave treatment center on their lunch break and return to work without taking any time off.
But the benefits of Gainswave don't stop there. Because this treatment breaks up micro-plaques and increases nitric oxide production, it enables new blood vessel and collagen formation. That's incredible news for men suffering from Peyronie's disease, which we'll cover soon.
The effects and advantages of using Gainswave often include: Treatment for ED and Peyronie's Disease
- Improved Length and Girth
- Enhanced Sexual Pleasure
- Improved Length and Girth
- Better Penis Circulation
- Increased Blood Flow
- Less Downtime Between Orgasms
Wondering how Gainswave therapy works? It's simpler than you might think.
How Does Gainswave Therapy in Coconut Creek Work?
Is Gainswave too good to be true? It might seem like it is, but in reality, these treatments are backed by research and shown to be effective.
Gainswave therapy works by addressing the most common reason for ED, which is blood flow. Constant blood flow is crucial for maintaining strong erections. However, as men age, blood vessels in the penis begin to break down and fill with micro plaques. Gainswave's low-intensity pulse waves help re-open closed blood vessels and disrupt plaque, giving men across the country hope for healthy sexual intercourse. To add to the list of Gainswave's benefits, most men don't have to worry about expensive insurance claims since the procedure is surgery and drug-free.
At Calla Genics, our patients love Gainswave because it's effective, quick, and gets straight to the underlying cause of ED. Plus, with its ability to be combined with treatments like the P-Shot, it can solve more than just ED issues.
Calla Genics' Gainswave treatments feature:
- Low-Intensity Shockwaves
- No Pain
- No Needles
- No Pills
- Little-to-No Downtime
- Short Procedure Times
How Much Money is Gainswave Therapy in Coconut Creek, FL?
The Cost of Gainswave therapy varies from patient to patient. Typically, pricing depends on how many treatments a patient needs to get long-lasting relief from their ED symptoms. Generally speaking, patients can expect anywhere from six to twelve Gainswave treatments for optimal results. Remember - Gainswave therapy has been shown to last for months, making it a long-term alternative to much more expensive ED prescriptions.
Is There Any Research Supporting Gainswave Therapy?
Numerous research studies are showing the long-term effectiveness of shockwave therapies like Gainswave. Regarding Gainswave, protocols for the therapy have been developed in over 40 research studies that support how effective Gainswave can be for male sexual health.
Request InformationWhat is Calla Genics' P-Shot in Coconut Creek, FL?
As men grow older, they face a host of issues that can affect their sex life and overall confidence. Often, men of a certain age suffer from softer erections and aren't able to last as long in bed. In the past, men going through these issues relied on substances and procedures that worked some of the time but never provided long-lasting results. Thankfully, those days are over.
Like Gainswave therapy, Calla Genics' P-Shot is a painless, non-invasive, long-term solution to common sexual performance problems that millions of men face. Also called the Priapus Shot, this therapy consists of platelet-rich plasma, also called PRP, in the medical world. The P-Shot uses your body's proteins and natural growth factors from your own blood to stimulate cell regeneration, new blood vessel production, and new collagen production.
The P-Shot treats a wide range of sexual and urinary issues in men and has been shown by doctors to:
- Boost Vitality
- Increase Erection Functionality
- Enhance Erection Firmness
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Improve Overall Sexual Performance
- Treat Peyronie's Disease
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What to Expect from P-Shot Therapy
Calla Genics' P-Shot procedure starts by extracting the patient's blood and concentrating the blood's healing factors (like stem cells and other growth factors). From there, the patient's white and red blood cells are separated in a centrifuge, which spins the blood at high speeds until it separates. From there, the patient's concentrated healing factors are injected into their penile region.
Calla Genics' P-Shot treatment is hassle-free and pain-free and can usually be completed in less than an hour right here at our P-shot clinic in Coconut Creek.
P-Shot Therapy and Botox for Erectile Dysfunction
For men with serious cases of erectile dysfunction, Calla Genics offers our P-Shot with the added bonus of Botox for increased effectiveness. We know what you're thinking: "Isn't Botox meant for women? I don't care about the wrinkles on my face; I just want help with my ED."
While it's true that Botox is most commonly associated with female anti-wrinkle treatment, researchers believe it can help with male ED as well. Botox—which is technically a bacterial toxin with the name botulinum—smooths out wrinkles by blocking nerve impulses that cause muscle contractions.
That same mechanism may help men achieve erections. Botox can interrupt the release of norepinephrine, which restricts blood flow. But it doesn't affect the release of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is a crucial element in achieving an erection since it relaxes smooth muscle and causes blood to engorge the penis.
Because of the nature of Botox, research shows that it may give men enhanced erections for months. Older men with particularly severe ED may see the most significant improvements. As an added bonus, Botox may work for males who have physiological erectile dysfunction (caused by blood flow issues) and psychogenic ED (triggered by physiological factors).
Want to learn more about adding Botox to P-Shot treatment? The Calla Genics customer service team is ready to help answer all of your questions.
P-Shot Treatment for Peyronie's Disease
While the P-Shot can work wonders for men experiencing performance and erectile issues, the P-Shot has other uses. One of the most important and revolutionary issues the P-Shot treats is called Peyronie's disease.
Found in nearly 10% of all men in the U.S., Peyronie's disease is a common problem that can affect a man's sexual activity and sex life. Essentially, Peyronie's disease is the medical label used to describe an abnormal curve or bend in a patient's penis. Though it's very common for a man to have a slight bend in their penis, men suffering from Peyronie's disease experience significant pain, especially when trying to achieve an erection. Because of the nature of the disease, Peyronie's is linked to male erectile dysfunction.
Peyronie's disease is often caused by a previous injury or damage to a man's penis via sexual intercourse or physical activity. Some of the most common symptoms of Peyronie's disease include:
- Painful Erections
- Unusually Soft Erections
- Extreme Penis Curvature
- Significant Difficulty Having Sexual Intercourse
- Lumps Found in the Penis
Living with Peyronie's disease makes life quite difficult. Unfortunately, we're discovering that this malady is more prevalent than we once thought. That's probably because more and more men are coming forward to talk about their ED. We understand if you're suffering from Peyronie's disease but are reluctant to speak to a professional due to embarrassment. However, if you're sick and tired of living with Peyronie's and want to reclaim your sex life, Calla Genics' P-Shot may be the long-term solution you need.
The alternative to the P-Shot involves "traditional" treatments like penile stretching devices and penile implants, which sometimes involve vacuum technology and invasive procedures. If you're cringing a little just reading those words, Calla Genics' P-Shot is the way to go for Peyronie's disease treatment.
How Fast Does the P-Shot Work?
Results vary for every patient, but in general, many men discover relief soon after their first P-Shot treatment. If you're a man struggling to achieve and keep an erection, Calla Genics' P-Shot should help you almost immediately. Other enhancements, like more penis girth and size, can take longer.
What Side Effects Should I Know About?
Because our P-Shot treatment in Coconut Creek uses a patient's own blood, there is no risk for harmful side effects or allergic reactions. It's a pain-free treatment that we perform right here at our male sexual health center, and is usually over in 30 minutes or less.
How Much Does Calla Genics' P-Shot Cost?
Pricing varies depending on our patient's needs. Compared to other erectile dysfunction treatments, P-Shot therapy is relatively inexpensive. Since there are no oral medications or pills to take, patients don't have to worry about refilling prescriptions. The P-Shot is also much less expensive than surgical options, which require multiple doctor's appointments, follow-ups, and more.
The Benefits of Combining Gainswave and P-Shot Therapy in Coconut Creek, FL
Studies published via the International Society for Sexual Medicine found that Gainswave treatments display significant, positive results that can last as long as 12 months. And while low-intensity shockwave therapy is proven to provide significant improvement in erectile function, Gainswave doesn't have to be used all on its own.
For the most effective male enhancement treatment, many men are combining Calla Genics' Gainswave therapy with our P-Shot treatments. These two revolutionary ED treatments feed off one another to provide a doubly-beneficial effect. In medicine, we call it a synergistic effect.
The platelet-rich plasma from the P-Shot can help open up a patient's blood vessels in their penis. This can actually enhance the effectiveness of Gainswave therapy. Conversely, Gainswave treatments can help stimulate healing factors used in the P-Shot, essentially sending PRP deeper into a patient's damaged penis tissue.
Our Bocox™ Treatment
It is recommended to receive this treatment by a specially trained physician much like Calla Genics' very own Dr. Tiffany. A single Bocox™ treatment can combat erectile dysfunction, ridding your need of having to take Viagra or any surgical procedures.
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Here at Calla Genics, we have now been doing the P-Shot® procedure for years with much success and with a significant body of medical research that supports the procedure. In the studies below, you will notice that we have added units of BOTOX, which the recommended dose showed effectiveness up to 6 months with maximal effect at 6 weeks.
The mechanism of action of BOTOX in the penis seems to be partly due to the relaxation of the smooth muscle of the arterioles, resulting in increased blood flow (and even in a small increase in length in one study). This increase in erection firmness by increasing arterial flow is exactly how Viagra and Tri-mix injections work. In two separate studies, the injection of BOTOX was helpful to some men (not all) for whom Viagra and Cialis had quit working.
BOTOX, at much higher doses, has been used for 2 decades for various problems with an extremely safe history. The P-Shot 100™ procedure is a specific method of injecting blood-derived growth factors, including platelet-rich plasma (or platelet-rich fibrin matrix) and botulinum neurotoxin, to improve the health of the penis and enhance the size or function of the penis. The procedure includes patient selection, method of preparation of materials, method of injection, aftercare, and more.
Suppose someone wants Botox alone injected into the penis. In that case, we have the Bocox™ (BoPriapus) procedure: a specific method of injecting the corpus cavernosi of the penis with botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT)–BOTOX– to improve penile tissue health and to enhance erectile function or penis size.
Our Guarantee: You will see results. If you are not pleased with the results of your procedure for any reason, you can get a full refund for the procedure for up to 3 months.
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Reignite Your Sex Life with Calla Genics
At Calla Genics in Coconut Creek, FL, we're committed to improving your overall health and well-being. Sexual health plays a big role in your well-being, which is why we offer innovative ED treatments like Gainswave and P-Shot therapies. These pain-free, confidence-boosting treatments can help you ignite that special spark with your partner and enjoy intimacy like never before. Plus, our ED treatments are simple, stress-free, and less complicated than outdated alternatives.
If you're looking for a team of ED experts who understand the sensitive nature of sexual wellness, look no further than Calla Genics. Whether you're looking for firmer, easy-to-achieve erections or treatment for Peyronie's disease, we're here to help every step of the way.
Latest News in Coconut Creek, FL
Coconut Creek Considers Starting Composting Program for Residents and Businesses
Leon Fooksmanhttps://www.tapinto.net/towns/coconut-creek/sections/health-and-wellness/articles/coconut-creek-considers-starting-composting-program-for-residents-and-businesses
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Coconut Creek is considering starting a composting pilot program for residents and businesses – a process that would turn food waste into nutrients.Last week, Vice Mayor Sandy Welch and the city’s public works director toured Filthy Organics, a small composting operation on a two-acre property just outside of Coconut Creek in an unincorporated pocket of Broward County.The company is managing a composting initiative in Deerfield Beach, and Coconut Creek is looking at creating a similar proje...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Coconut Creek is considering starting a composting pilot program for residents and businesses – a process that would turn food waste into nutrients.
Last week, Vice Mayor Sandy Welch and the city’s public works director toured Filthy Organics, a small composting operation on a two-acre property just outside of Coconut Creek in an unincorporated pocket of Broward County.
The company is managing a composting initiative in Deerfield Beach, and Coconut Creek is looking at creating a similar project, although nothing has been approved yet.
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Paid for by a federal grant, the company is picking up food waste at 100 homes, five businesses, and community drop-off locations across Deerfield Beach, according to the city’s website. The waste is then turned into compost on the company’s property and then redistributed back to the community through events and partnerships with local community gardens.
Welch wants Coconut Creek to think about applying for the same U.S. Department of Agriculture grant or other grants.
“There’s enough residents interested in participating to make this a success,” she said.
Specifics on the costs, number of participants, or a start date in Coconut Creek aren’t known yet, city spokeswoman Yvonne Lopez said.
At Filthy Organics, April DuBois, who works with her husband Dustin in running the company, said they have 125 or so “subscribers,” meaning she or other company employees pick up the food waste from them, compost it in the DuBois backyard, and then deliver it back to them or give it out at community events as nutrients that can be sprinkled in yards or used for other things.
Most of the subscribers are in Deerfield Beach as part of the grant program.
“It was exciting when the Coconut Creek officials came here,” she said. “We’ve talked to a lot of public officials. We want growth in this industry and something great to come of it.”
The DuBois have been running the business for about three years and they plan to move operations to their 20-acre property in central Florida, she said.
“This is our passion project for our kids and our planet,” April DuBois added.
As for what’s next in Coconut Creek, the city will have to decide on what grants to go after and how much time to devote to the initiative, Welch said.
Welch said Coconut Creek has organized many educational programs over time on composting and other back-yard green projects, but, for many residents, those initiatives have been hard to implement over the long-term.
But, she added, with the possibility of Filthy Organics becoming a contracted partner, the composting process could be streamlined and made easier, so more residents could be involved.
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Heads Up: Landfill Meeting, Turnpike Expansion
coconutcreek.nethttps://www.coconutcreek.net/news/2024/01/22/heads-up-turnpike-expansion-landfill
Landfill (Monarch Hill)Waste Management Seeks to Increase Landfill Height & SizeThe City of Coconut Creek has a critical update for our residents.Waste Management (WM) is seeking two significant expansions to the Monarch Hill landfill that will extend its use for approximately 16 additional years.This is not a matter to be taken lightly and requires your immediate attention and action.1. Call or email County Commissioners to make your voice he...
Landfill (Monarch Hill)
Waste Management Seeks to Increase Landfill Height & Size
The City of Coconut Creek has a critical update for our residents.
Waste Management (WM) is seeking two significant expansions to the Monarch Hill landfill that will extend its use for approximately 16 additional years.
This is not a matter to be taken lightly and requires your immediate attention and action.
1. Call or email County Commissioners to make your voice heard:
2. Attend the May 21, 2024, County Commission Meeting and speak during public comment.
You must sign up to speak at the County Commission Meeting - Speaker Card (office.com) (Currently shows May 7th meeting. Broward County to update.)
The City urges residents to attend this meeting and take action. Your voice matters.
City staff covered this topic in detail at an Ambassador meeting which is available for review at the following link here.
Turnpike Expansion
There are several projects under design that all relate to Florida’s Turnpike, the Sawgrass Expressway, and the interchange of the two roads. These projects are broken into several different projects, but all have concerning impacts on the City of Coconut Creek.
With regard to Turnpike, the project study for the mainline Turnpike is nearing completion and the City's concerns have not been addressed. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, held Public Hearings for the Turnpike expansion project for the section from Atlantic to Wiles Road. The project website, Turnpike595toWiles.com, has transcripts for the hearings. Staff attended to voice the City’s concerns, and many residents were also in attendance.
The City has major concerns that we have submitted to the Turnpike. Our concerns include: the Turnpike’s insistence that the road project needs to shift to the west; the need for ten lanes when traffic volumes only warrant an 8-lane cross-section; the placement and height of the noise walls; and non-receipt of the amended plans from the Turnpike. The City will continue to seek commitments from the Turnpike related to these important issues. Please continue to stay involved and share your concerns as we develop a plan of action.
People wishing to submit written or verbal comments/questions may do so at the hearing or may contact the project manager, Jazlyn Heywood, P.E., via email at Jazlyn.Heywood@dot.state.fl.us or by phone at (407) 264-3298.
BEST OF 2023: Promenade at Coconut Creek Welcomes 8 New Tenants, Offering One-Stop Shopping and Dining Destinations
Sharon Aron Baronhttps://coconutcreektalk.com/news/best-of-2023-promenade-at-coconut-creek/
This article was previously published and is being featured as one of many of our top stories for 2023.By Sharon Aron BaronPromenade at Coconut Creek has recently welcomed eight new tenants to its collection of trendy shops and dining destinations.Wesloft and Lovesac, two home furnishings retailers, have opened their doors to provide customers with a ...
This article was previously published and is being featured as one of many of our top stories for 2023.
By Sharon Aron Baron
Promenade at Coconut Creek has recently welcomed eight new tenants to its collection of trendy shops and dining destinations.
Wesloft and Lovesac, two home furnishings retailers, have opened their doors to provide customers with a unique shopping experience that caters to every style and taste. Wesloft offers a carefully curated selection of furniture, home accessories, and décor, while Lovesac is a technology-driven business that designs, manufactures, and sells customizable, high-quality furniture.
Night Owl Cookies will be open daily until 2 a.m. This cookie company is reinventing South Florida’s dessert culture with late-night deliveries. It all starts with butter, eggs, and vanilla batter, and Night Owl’s signature cookies are created. They include Sugar Daddy, S’mores, Dirty Diana, and Ave Maria, to mention a few. Served perfectly warm, Night Owl Cookies will satisfy anyone looking for a delicious treat. This 1,003-SF locale will open its doors in the summer of 2023 and be located across from World of Beer and Bar Louie.
Stalk & Spade, a vegan fast-casual restaurant, is set to open later this year. They offer a wide selection of iconic American fast-food options, including cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, chicken nuggets, fries, salads, wraps, and frozen treats, that are plant-based, without GMOs, artificial ingredients, or hormones – ever. All menu items are 100% vegan, and the “meats” are house-made, using a proprietary recipe. This 1,800-SF fast-casual restaurant will be next to World of Beer, along the Back Porch.
The Cheesecake Factory will also open its doors at Promenade at Coconut Creek later this year, adding to the extensive and creative menu offered by the shopping center. The Cheesecake Factory will be open seven days a week for lunch and dinner and will offer weekend brunch.
Moreover, StretchLab opens in March and provides a one-on-one boutique assisted stretching studio and classic grooming services, respectively. Their 1,614-SF studio will be located next to YogaSix.
The Spot Barbershop will also open in March, offering classic grooming services in a modern setting, an experience that is truly a cut above. With a dedication to their craft, the ambiance and skilled barbers make this more than just a haircut; it makes every visit a gentleman’s experience.
To further expand its offerings, Promenade at Coconut Creek is also adding Parfit, a revolutionary indoor golf experience, to enhance the shopping center’s offerings. It will feature Golfzon simulators, a putting green, and a stocked 19th hole. Parfit is also a retail store with golf equipment, apparel, and accessories, and it is scheduled to open in the summer of 2023.
The shopping center is located at 4443 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL, and is open seven days a week.
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Monarch High School fined and reprimanded in transgender student-athlete controversy
NBC 6 South Floridahttps://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/monarch-high-school-fined-and-reprimanded-in-transgender-student-athlete-controversy/3182327/
A Broward County high school has been reprimanded and fined after state officials said a transgender student-athlete was allowed to play on a girl's volleyball team for two seasons in violation of Florida law.Monarch High School in Coconut Creek was fined $16,500 and will be on administrative probation for a full calendar year, according to a letter sent to the school Tuesday by the Florida High School Athletic Association.The fine represents $500 for each of the 33 volleyball contests the transgender athlete participated in fo...
A Broward County high school has been reprimanded and fined after state officials said a transgender student-athlete was allowed to play on a girl's volleyball team for two seasons in violation of Florida law.
Monarch High School in Coconut Creek was fined $16,500 and will be on administrative probation for a full calendar year, according to a letter sent to the school Tuesday by the Florida High School Athletic Association.
The fine represents $500 for each of the 33 volleyball contests the transgender athlete participated in for Monarch in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 seasons.
Monarch High School representatives are also required to attend an FHSAA Compliance Seminar in 2024 and 2025, while the current principal and athletic director are required to attend an FHSAA approved Compliance Seminar in the summer of 2024 and the summer of 2025.
Monarch High School will also host FHSAA Staff for an Eligibility & Compliance Workshop in 2024.
In addition, the student-athlete has been "declared ineligible to represent any member school for a period of one year from the date of discovery – November 21, 2023 – November 20, 2024," the letter said.
The issue came to light when Broward Public School Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata said he'd received a complaint just days before Thanksgiving that a transgender girl, who'd been born a boy, was competing on a girl's volleyball team.
An investigation was launched and the school's principal and other staffers were reassigned.
The FHSAA's letter didn't state whether Principal James Cecil or the staffers would be reinstated.
A Florida statute says athletic teams or sports designated for females, women, or girls are not open to male students, and says a "statement of a student’s biological sex on the student’s official birth certificate is considered to have correctly stated the student’s biological sex at birth if the statement was filed at or near the time of the student’s birth."
On the state’s high school athletic association’s pre-participation physical evaluation form, the question of a student's “sex assigned at birth” appears at the very top, then two additional times on the form.
Around half the states in the country have similar laws for girls' sports.
"Thanks to @GovRonDeSantis, Florida passed legislation to protect girls’ sports and we will not tolerate any school that violates this law," Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz said in a post on X. "We applaud the swift action taken by the @FHSAA to ensure there are serious consequences for this illegal behavior."
The student's family sued the district and the state a few years ago, questioning the constitutionality of the law. A federal judge ruled against the student earlier in November.
Licata denied that the principal and staffer reassignments had anything to do with the lawsuit.
In a statement Tuesday, Jason Starr, a litigation strategist with Human Rights Campaign who represents the family, said he plans to amend the complaint.
"Today’s determination by the Florida High School Athletics Association does not change the fact that the law preventing transgender girls from playing sports with their peers is unconstitutionally rooted in anti-transgender bias, and the Association’s claim to ensure equal opportunities for student athletes rings hollow," the statement read. "The reckless indifference to the wellbeing of our client and her family, and all transgender students across the State, will not be ignored. While the Norton family continues to fight for their daughter, we ask everyone to respect their privacy."
Some Monarch High students protested the reassignments and held walkouts and demonstrations in support of the student-athlete.
The student's mother, Jessica Norton, released a statement after officials announced the reassignments, saying in part, "A lot of things were taken from my family this week—our privacy, sense of safety, and right to self-determination."
A Railroad-Themed Brewery Just Opened in Coconut Creek
David Minskyhttps://www.miaminewtimes.com/restaurants/railroad-themed-brewery-rule-g-brewing-opens-in-coconut-creek-18007033
It's not every day a South Florida brewery owner is also in the railroad industry — yes, the railroad industry. Meet Rule G Brewing Company, Coconut Creek's latest brewery that opens to the public with a soft opening on Thursday, January 25.Located at 4800 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Rule G Brewing pays homage to the railroad industry, of which owner Ralph Rapa has been a member for nearly two decades. Rapa told New Times the brewery takes its name...
It's not every day a South Florida brewery owner is also in the railroad industry — yes, the railroad industry. Meet Rule G Brewing Company, Coconut Creek's latest brewery that opens to the public with a soft opening on Thursday, January 25.
Located at 4800 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Rule G Brewing pays homage to the railroad industry, of which owner Ralph Rapa has been a member for nearly two decades. Rapa told New Times the brewery takes its name after the rule prohibiting railroad employees from consuming alcohol while on the job. The rule also forbids drug use, Rapa adds.
"It's one of those things that gets in your blood and sticks there," Rapa says, referring to his time on the rails (not the drugs or alcohol).
On Thursday, January 25, the soft opening begins at 3 p.m. and continues until closing time, around 11 p.m. (Although Rapa will reassess to stay open longer depending on how busy it is.)
Expect plenty of beer, wine, and soft drinks (food service begins Monday) and live music throughout the opening weekend, including Chucka Riddim performing reggae on Thursday and Scott Avery, an acoustic guitarist, performing on Friday, January 26. Plus, several flat-screen TVs will wrap around the bar to catch the AFC and NFC championship games on Sunday as a lounge with a much larger projection TV hangs in the back.
The bar will be cash only until Monday, January 29, but Venmo and Zelle are also accepted.
Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Rapa was lured to South Florida to enter a graduate psychology program at Nova Southeastern University but then transferred to Carlos Albizu University in Doral. Upon graduation, he received a doctor of psychology degree, earning him the right to practice as a clinical psychologist.
Rapa occasionally teaches as an adjunct professor at Barry University and has 18 years of experience working for railroad companies such as Amtrak, Transdev, Tri-Rail, and, most recently, Brightline Trains, where he now works as an environmental health and safety manager. He's held various jobs in the industry, including engineer and conductor.
He was also on the onboard crew for Amtrak's Silver Service trains, which ran from Miami to New York and back.
Despite careers in trains and psychology, Rapa says he was always interested in craft beer and saw an opportunity. Rapa originally planned to have his brewery in Parkland, but the location fell through. Fortunately, Coconut Creek turned out to be the perfect spot.
With a nearby Publix and the strip mall having Duffy's Sports Grill as a dependable anchor location, Rapa deemed the new address ideal because there's lots of foot traffic.
"The brewery gives this area more of a boost," Rapa explains. "This place is literally going to tap into a market that's dying for a place like this. We're in a good spot. I think we have something unique."
The 2,800-plus square foot brewery and tap room will house a fully automated brewing system that can produce up to 80 barrels of beer per month. Rapa hired Rex Reed as his brewmaster to manage everything.
Beers on tap include "Razzberry Wheat," a hazy IPA, a lager, and a mango-flavored wheat beer. Rapa is brewing a hoppy porter and a double IPA that will be available soon.
There are fresh-brewed seltzers on the menu, such as spicy pineapple and orange guava. Rapa plans to have some wine cocktails on the menu and is exploring the possibility of getting daiquiri machines to make wine-based margaritas and mojitos.
In addition to great beer, Rule G Brewing will have a rotating menu of small plates featuring locally grown produce and fresh Florida seafood. Rapa hired Ed Reardon as the general manager, who also serves as the chef for the time being until the brewery gets busier.
Rapa initially intended to open his brewery by November 4, 2023, but experienced various delays. He credits a team that has put lots of "sweat equity" into the place, including Lisa Henrie, whose publicity has been "stellar."
"This would not be made possible without family and friends," Henrie says.
According to Rapa, Coconut Creek officials helped him open the brewery and have been nothing but "golden" to him while getting Rule G Brewing ready. Plus, he's grateful for his general contractor, DBuiltek, based out of Miami.
Guests may notice a flying pig decoration hanging from the ceiling near the beer tanks. It's a reminder of what Rapa had to go through to get his dream brewery open.
"We've had to go through a lot of stuff, and I just thought flying pigs," Rapa explains. "God kept opening doors. This was a work of faith, this thing."
Several events are already being lined up at the brewery, including corporate railroad events, school reunions, and after-hours business meetings. He wants the brewery to be a place where neighborhood people can relax while sipping some great beer.
Rule G Brewing Company. 4800 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Suite A 12-13, Coconut Creek; 954-531 6122; rulegbrewingcompany.com.
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