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6 From the Editor 94 City People - Frances Bourque 134 Fini ►

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On The Ave In The Pineapple Grove Arts District

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health & beauty

46 Pain Relief - Facet Syndrome 48 Your Dental Health - Brushing Your Teeth Could Guard Against Heart Disease 50 Anti-Aging - A Commitment to Breast Health: Part 2 52 Dermatology - Don’t Get Burned 54 Body Beautiful - What Type Of Cardio is Best for Athletic Performance? 56 Hair - All Banged Up!! 58 Acupuncture - Misconceptions About Conception ►

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64 The Seagate Spa 70 In The Grove Hair Studio 72 St. Baldrick’s Foundation 74 Taryn Sinatra 76 Fun Staycation Ideas for Spring Break in Delray Beach 80 International Polo Club Palm Beach 82 Aspire Skincare & Beauty 86 DBMC

MICHAEL DUBIN

DELIVERY DUDES

Stuart & shelby

Slash Fitness

THE DELRAY BEACH CLUB

Colony Cabaña Club

DELRAY DENTAL

West Delray Collision Center

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Realty Elite - The Palm Beaches, Boca and Delray Doing Good Is Being Good Building Futures One Brick At A Time Customizes A Workout That Works Just For You! Life’s A Beach

Where Heaven Meets Earth It’s A Family Affair Bringing Relief to You and Your Car fashion

What RU Wearing

Associate Publisher Yvette Roulette

Restaurant Review - Tim Finnegans Irish Pub Recipe - Jumbo Shrimp Teriyaki Guide

Contributing Editors Diane Feen, Skip Sheffield, Nicole Flier Nicol Jenkins

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Publisher David Mizen

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132 Leisure - Crossword Puzzle, Sudoko and Enigma

Editor Jeff Perlman

Art Director Fabio Passere Designer Eduardo Passere Senior Sales Executive Harvey Lustig Photographer Melissa Korman

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from the editor By Jeff Perlman, Editor

March is here!

pring Training is under way, spring is on the way and here we are with another great edition of Atlantic Ave Magazine. This month, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (and urge you to support a children’s cancer charity), visit with my all-time favorite Frances Bourque and offer up our usual array of advice on life, fitness, health, diet and beauty. We also strongly urge you to attend Wellfest at the Delray Center for the Performing Arts March 8-9 and to prepare for the event by reading our feature on Delray’s hottest new event. We also urge you to vote in local elections March 11. Local government plays an important role in our lives and it is important to pay attention to the candidates, the issues and the qualifications of those who seek to lead Delray Beach. Among the issues facing Delray: growth and development, job creation, neighborhood quality, schools, crime, pensions and whether or not we should outsource fire-rescue to the county. Serving on the commission is a job to do, not to have. In other words, it’s hard work and not just about cutting ribbons and riding in parades.

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So what traits are important? Here’s my list: • Integrity—the foundation of everything • Passion for the community • An understanding of local issues • A concern for people • Ability to communicate • Courage to do the right thing, not necessarily the most popular • Independence (please no puppets) • Vision • An ability to bring people together • Resilience (it gets hot in the kitchen)

There are other traits, but you get the idea. Now, enough politics. Enjoy Atlantic Ave Magazine and thanks again for your support and comments. We love to hear from our loyal readers. Jeff Perlman, Editor

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Nourishe Yourself Thursday Thursday, March 20th 6 pm – 9 pm

Greenlands Variety Store 2000 N Federal Hwy, Delray Beach, 561-921-4238

Did you know that organic raw cacoa is higher in antioxidants than blueberries? Or that turmeric is a fat-soluble: for it to be released in the body it needs to be ingested with fat or black pepper? These are just a sample of the facts you will learn at Nourishe Yourself Thursday this month, ones that you may not know when ordering your favorite juice. March’s Nourishe Yourself event is all about Jüs! We will celebrate our fresh, organic Jüs with a party to officially launch our Organic Jüs and Elixir Bar! A raffle may even win you a Jüs cleanse! Nourishe Yourself events focus on the exciting services and products offered at Nourishe Organic Destination. We invite local businesses, current, and future clients to join us to celebrate organic skin care and holistic wellness.

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Grand Openings

The Delray Chamber of Commerce and Atlantic Ave Magazine would like to welcome these new business to our All America Town!

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5Th Annual All Peoples Day Diversity Festival In Delray

Celebrate the fifth Florida All People’s Day Diversity Festival on Saturday, March 22, 2014. The main events are from 11.00 am to 5:00 pm, a kid’s workshop is from 9:30 to 11 am, at Pompey Park (indoors) 1101 NW 2nd Street continued page 10

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and NW 10th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444. The festival is presented by All People’s Day, Inc. and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women SPBC. It’s free to the public and boasts a wide variety of connective activities for the whole family. Over 50 interactive and merchandise booths feature a diverse mix to see and do. From 9:30 to 11:00 am a free workshop will teach children to make the Craft Dough People. In addition to being great fun, this is a visual and easily understood illustration that all people are made from the same materials and should therefore be treated with equal respect. Pre-registration for the workshop is open to the first 30 kids, ages four to eleven, who sign-up by calling (561) 495-9818. Also a packaged craft kit, based on this project, will be available for groups of five or ten for a donation that amounts to less than $5 for each participant. The Main Events start at 11 am with twenty dazzling performances of dance, music, and social theatre by beautifully costumed African-American, European, Asian, Middle Eastern, Latino and a variety of other artists. They take to the stage in 15 minute intervals treating the attendees to a vast array of cultural experiences. Great prizes donated by local artists and businesses will be raffled off.

Hard Exercise Works Delray Beach

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Please welcome Hard Exercise Works (H.E.W) Delray Beach to the area!! Dr. Lamperski was officially named the lead Chiropractic Physician for HEW Delray, Congrats Doc! They are located at: 5195 West Atlantic Avenue, Unit B Delray Beach, FL 33484 (561) 789-3000

“I started training at HEW Delray in December 2013 and I’m amazed with the progress that I have seen in a short amount of time. Bobby, Danielle and Joe do a great job of working with everyone and tailoring the workout of the day to fit each individuals fitness level.” -Dr L Please check out their Group-on 85% Off Boot-Camp Classes. www.thecondecenter.com

Acupuncture Zen & The NHL Florida Panthers Ice Hockey Team

Dr Tony Willcox has been involved as the official Acupuncturist with the NHL Florida Panthers Medical Team since 2007. Dr Tony is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture Physician. He received the “Academic Excellence Award” for his studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine and has Trained in Shanghai China. His clinic on Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Delray Beach is where World-Class Athletes and Celebrities are treated by Dr. Tony. His client list includes NHL, NFL, NBA, UCF, WWE, Rock Stars and other Celebrities. Acupuncture Zen is located at 900 E. Atlantic Avenue, Suite 11, Delray Beach, Fl, 561-NEEDLES (633-3537) www. needlesyou.com & www.acuzenme.com. continued page 12

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OGK Creative Opens Official Collab-Lab!

OGK Creative in Delray Beach, Florida is proud to announce the opening of the “COLLAB-LAB.” This humble little addition to our creative corner of the Ave. now sets the stage to present big ideas to our clients, and help us collaborate and define them as well. Stop by for a tour! OGK Creative: 1200 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, FL, (561) 450-6721, www.ogkfolio.com.

Trunk Show At Stitches By The Sea

Owner Judi Alweil, Stacy Charles, Ruth Elkins

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The place was packed with people as Stacy Charles of “Tahki Stacy Charles” made a guest appearance to introduce new yarns and answer questions. People were lined up to speak to Stacy and he was very gracious. Every one also enjoyed cheese and crackers and more. It was a very successful show. Stitches by the Sea is located at 710 E Atlantic Avenue, Downtown Delray Beach, 561-865-5775.

The Delray Beach Home Tour

The 2014 Delray Beach Home Tour, presented by The Seagate Hotel and Spa, will be held Thursday, March 13th from 10 am to 4 pm in the Palm Trail area of Delray Beach. Homeowners open their doors and welcome guests, giving them a rare glimpse into a variety of design and architectural styles. Attendees are granted exclusive access to explore decorating trends and discover new design solutions that inspire Delray Beach’s unique living. Admission is $100 per person and includes a leisurely tour through distinctive residences, complimentary parking, trolley service between homes and a catered luncheon. Proceeds benefit the Achievement Centers for Children & Families, a non-profit social services agency offering comprehensive services to those in the community facing the effects of poverty. The event also features an extensive raffle offering the chance to win fine jewelry, luxury goods and spa services as well a silent auction for exotic Caribbean Vacations. Now in its 13th year, the Home Tour is made possible by dozens of community partners and supporters, a dedicated committee and enthusiastic volunteers. “As our longest running event, I am proud to say that the Home Tour would not be executed in such a seamless manner without the devoted supporters of the Achievement Centers who help us each and every year.” states Stephanie Seibel, Achievement Centers for Children & Families CEO. Since its inception, this signature fundraiser has collected over $800,000 to benefit the lives of thousands of low-income children and families over the years. For more information, visit DelrayHomeTour.com or call Emma-Jane Ramsey at (561) 266-0003 ext. 16.

Habitat For Humanity of South Palm Beach Receives $5,000 State Farm Grant

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manity of South Palm Beach County to help fund a series of Financial Fitness workshops for homeowners in 2014. Since its inception in 1991, Habitat for Humanity has required all families to participate in financial literacy classes as they work toward homeownership. “Attending the Financial Fitness Workshop taught me how to budget,” said homeowner Erica Health, who attended the workshops last year and moved into her Habitat home in November. “Now that I am a homeowner, I know how to prioritize my bills and have cut down on unnecessary shopping. My children and I complete the monthly budget as a family, and they are learning what things are important to pay for versus what they ‘want’ to spend money on.” In 2014, Habitat will be partnering with St. John Missionary Baptist Church and Pathways to Prosperity located in Boynton Beach. Along with Habitat homeowners, all community members who are interested in improving their practical money skills are invited to attend this eight month series free of charge. “We are very grateful to State Farm for funding this financial education series. By educating families about financial literacy, we help them prepare for homeownership,” said Michael Campbell, Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County’s Executive Director.

DBMC Names Stephen Chrisanthus Associate Director

Stephanie Immelman, executive director of the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative is pleased to announce that Stephen Chrisanthus has been named the organization’s associate director. Chrisanthus, 34, has a strong background in marketing and finance, and is focused on promoting Delray Beach globally to business and leisure travelers with a goal of making a significant impact on the community’s economic development efforts. The former owner and marketing manager of a beach club in the Mexican resort community of Cabo San Lucas, Chrisanthus works closely with local hotels,

restaurants and others in the hospitality industry, hoping to increase tourismrelated visits to the area throughout the year, with an emphasis on the summer and shoulder seasons. He holds a bachelors degree in communications from the College of Charleston and a masters degree in public relations from New York University. “Delray Beach is easy to promote because it has a lot to offer,” he said. “Receiving the Most Fun Small Town in America designation has helped people become more familiar with Delray Beach. Now they need to know all there is to do here, not just during the winter months but also during the summer and shoulder seasons.” For more information, please contact DBMC at (561) 279-1380 or visit www. VisitDelrayBeach.org.

5th Annual Jumble Sale - St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

St Paul’s is hosting its annual jumble sale March 13—15 to benefit mission and outreach programs. Everyone is invited to shop the 5 rooms of bargains and treasures including art, furniture, electronics, boutique & ready to wear clothing, shoes, jewelry, bedding & linen, home wares, sporting goods, books and much more!

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All proceeds go to Mission & Outreach programs of the church, including: Paul’s Place – an afterschool mentoring & tutoring program that targets at risk children in our community Ongoing assistance for 200 students at St. Mary Madeleine School in Bondeau, Haiti. I Want to Learn English (IWLE), which helps over 200 adults in our community improve their English skills. Family Promise, which provides shelter and support to homeless families in South Florida. Dates and times are:- Thursday, March 13th 8am – 3pm, Friday, March 14th 8am – 3pm & Saturday, March 15th 8am – Noon at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 188 South Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444. For more information please contact St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 561-276-4541

LEEWORKS presents QUEST

This art exhibit is a story of triumph over hardship, featuring pieces by artist Lee Hutton, Monday, March 17 - March 24, 2014, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The exhibit is hosted by ETTRA GALLERY 149 NE 2nd Avenue in the Pineapple Grove Arts District of Delray Beach. Visit www. leeworks-art-florida.com for more information. Lee Hutton’s pieces have won acclaim due to his skill and uncanny ability to impart movement and emotion to the static nature of the geometric. Some of his works are ordered and precise, shapes and colors slotting neatly together to form a single abstract. Others are less neat, more challenging images, daring the viewer to find order in the melting

of the lines and colors. The goal for LEEWORKS is to raise funds through the sale of art with a portion of the proceeds going to organizations that support community interaction and growth.

Footcandy Delray Beach Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary

Congratulations to Shannon Bauer, owner of Footcandy Shoe Store on her 1 year anniversary. Friends and customers (customers are friends) celebrated with Shannon with plenty of champagne flowing. Atlantic Ave Magazine wishes Shannon many more years of success. Footcandy is located at 104 SE 1st St. Downtown Delray Beach, 561-278-5545, facebook.com/footcandydelraybeach.

ATP Champions Tour At The Delray Beach Tennis Center

By Harvey Lustig The Champions Tour was the opening act played on Friday February 14, Saturday, February 15 and Sunday February 16 for the Delray Beach Open played from February 17 to February 23. It pitted Team USA against Team International. Team USA was Andy Roddick, Aaron Krickstein and Jam-Michael Gambill against Team Int’l, Goran Ivanisevic, Mats Wilander and Mikael Pernfors. It was a singles round continued page 18

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robin as winners played winners, losers played losers until a team is first to win five matches and is the tournament winner. It was very entertaining and the crowd loved it and had a great time. The winning team was Team USA.

The Delray Beach Historical Society Presents “Delray Beach: The World War II Experience”

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WINTER TERM 2 REGISTRATION IS OPEN Classes for all levels Winter Term 2: March 3-April 26 DRAWING PAINTING / WATERCOLOR COLLAGE & MIXED MEDIA MEMBERS’ STUDIO ART WORKSHOPS March 7-9: Alla Prima Figure Painting March 14: Perspective for Artists NEW CLASSES FOR KIDS! Classic Cartooning & Comics, Drawing & Painting, Portfolio Preparation, 3-D Sculpture, Messy Hands INTRO TO DIGITAL CAMERA GOING BEYOND THE SNAPSHOT FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY Intermediate, Advanced, Master DIGITAL IMAGING THE WRITERS’ COLONY

Fiction, NonFiction, Critique Groups March 13: Free Open Readings March 22nd Workshop: How to Edit Like a Pro

20 TOP NOTCH INSTRUCTORS! Register at DelrayArts.org or call 561-243-7922, x478 51 N. Swinton Avenue n Delray Beach 33444

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The Delray Beach Historical Society presents “Delray Beach: The World War II Experience”, an extensive exhibit of World War II memorabilia depicting life in Delray Beach during that period. The exhibit includes items such as authentic uniforms, weapons, medals, model airplanes, photographs, original cartoons by artists living here at that time, and many others. Come enjoy the opening party, featuring a special color guard ceremony, honoring veterans of all wars, as well as cocktails under a tent of stars and stripes. Opening night cocktail party will be held March 20, 2014 from 5 to 8 PM. @$25 The exhibit runs March 2129, 10am-4pm daily – Sunday 1pm-4pm inside all three historic buildings on the DBHS compound, and an $8 fee to view it will be requested during that period (free to veterans). We are happy to be partnering with Honor Flight by showing their movie Honor Flight – One Last Mission during the week of our exhibit. Honor Flight is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America’s veterans for all their sacrifices. Our heroes are flown to Washington, DC to visit and reflect at their memorials. Funds are raised to guarantee that every WWII veteran fly

absolutely free. Please visit the DBHS website for movie times. www.delraybeachhistory.org For more information on the local Florida chapter of Honor Flight please visit http://www. honorflightsefl.org. The Delray Beach Historical Society is located at 5 NE 1st Street, Delray Beach, FL 33444. Parking is available across the street at the Old Square Parking Garage.

Delray Gourmet Recipe Contest

We are looking for your original recipes! Do you have a unique and creative way you like to include The Olive Taste of Delray olive oils or balsamic vinegar in your cooking? Show off your culinary talents preparing one of your recipes. Maybe you have a favorite recipe, a classic dish that you have turned into an entirely new taste sensation, you want to highlight a dish from your favorite region or culinary travels…or you can surprise us with something completely new! Win Over $500 In Prizes If Your Recipe Is Selected! Also, it may be included on the Specials Menu on one of Delray’s local restaurants, and as a recipe feature in Atlantic Ave Magazine! Contest Kicks-Off on Feb 25th and accepts entries through March 2014. Go to The Olive Taste of Delray Facebook page for the Delray Gourmet Recipe Contest event page with contest information, rules, judging criteria, and entry form. Big Thank You to Our Sponsors, The Olive Taste of Delray, The Wine Wave, Prime Spa Boutique.

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Kravis Center For The Performing Arts Hosts Fifth Annual Alan Lebow Award For Excellence In Shakespearean Performance Top Winners are from Boynton Beach Community High School and Inlet Grove Community High School in West Palm Beach

he Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts hosted the fifth annual Alan Lebow Award for Excellence in Shakespearean Performance, featuring selected Title One High School students. More than 100 people attended this special reception that was held in the Khoury Family Dance Rehearsal Hall on January 25. The awards were presented by Kids’ Dreams, Inc. in honor of the late Alan Lebow because “he was very passionate and knowledgeable about Shakespeare,” according to his widow, attorney Patricia Lebow. “He had studied so hard that he was able to recite many soliloquies and countless portions of Shakespearean plays and the works of other great writers such as Kipling and Keats,” she said. “I can tell the students in this audience from experience that no matter what career path you may choose in life, the ability to recite poetry and speak clearly will always serve you well.” From a competition with 45 applicants, the 11 winners of the 2014 Alan Lebow Award for Excellence in Shakespearean Performance were:

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Lebow Award Winners and Kids’ Dreams Board Members

Top Winners - $1,000 each + Victor Monsalve, a sophomore at Boynton Beach Community High School + Majesty Smith, a junior at Inlet Grove Community High School in West Palm Beach Honorable Mention - $500 Each + Rood Emmanuel, a senior at Inlet Grove Community High School in West Palm Beach, who had received Honorable Mention every year since 2011 + Eliza Jadimeme, a junior at Boynton Beach Community High School + Kandyce Kennedy, a sophomore at Boynton Beach Community High School + Isabella Letourneau, a junior from At-

lantic High School in Delray Beach Distinguished Participants - Three received $250 each and two received $125 + Azia Curry-Jonsson, a junior at Lake Worth Community High School + Yamari Hanslip, a senior at Palm Beach Gardens Community High School, who was a Top Winner last year and a Distinguished Participant in 2012 + Xiomarr Johnson, a junior at Boynton Beach Community High School + Jepthelee Jordonne, a sophomore at Boynton Beach Community High School + Albert Norgaisse, a senior at Boynton Beach Community High School Top Winners Victor Monsalve and Majesty Smith and Honorable Mention recipients Rood Emmanuel and Isabella Letourneau were invited to perform their Shakespearean selections at the reception, along with Johnson Sinophat, a previous Alan Lebow Award Top Winner. In addition to the cash prizes, the 11 winners received tickets to a performance of Twelfth Night by the Aquila Theatre Company in the Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Playhouse.

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Now that Delray Beach is a rising star in the art, culture and social scene, it might seem a little difficult to find affordable activities, shops or restaurants. I am here to prove you wrong. Delray Beach offers a mix of high-end boutiques with laid-back restaurants, and events for the whole family or nightclubs for night owls. Here is what you can do in Delray Beach in March for $50 or less.

’m green with excitement! The 46th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival is once again filling the streets with cheer, music, food, and everything Irish, and I couldn’t be more tickled. St. Patrick’s Day falls on March 17 this year but since Mondays are the pits, Festival Management Group is starting the fun on Friday. Held March 14 and 15, the two-day Festival kicks off on Friday with a Siamsa (Irish variety show) and Party, featuring Irish step dancing, traditional pipe and drum bands, Irish storytelling, tales of Celtic Mythology, food, beer, live music, with a finale of Celtic tradition with the Circle of Lights. This is a fun way to educate yourself about the Irish culture so you’re ready for the big day tomorrow. The Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday honors the service of the International Firefighters and rejoices in Irish heritage. The Parade draws marching pipe and drum bands from around the world and Atlantic Avenue couldn’t be more alive with the sounds of music, the sights of happiness and the crowd in green. Our Parade is one of the largest in the nation so make sure you attend in your Irish-merry way and help pay tribute to Firefighters across the globe. The Festival is held at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts, located at 51 N. Swinton Ave., from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. Please call (561) 2790907 or visit www.festivalmanagementgroup.com for more information.

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oom, zoom, zoom! March is National Athletic Training Month and if you haven’t considering jumping on two wheels and gliding through the streets as training, get to it. Inspiration is right around the corner with the Third Annual Twilight Bike Festival, which features the fastest professional male and female cyclists in the nation. Held March 22 and 23, come down and watch the races as hundreds of cyclists sprint through the streets at speeds in excess of 35 mph. But the excitement doesn’t

stop there as the Festival features two days of competitive cycling, recreational rides, family events, races for kids, Beer Gardens and BMX Stunt Shows. The fun starts on Saturday at 8 a.m. and doesn’t stop until mid-day on Sunday, with the Men’s Twilight Pro Race Event, Granfondo Garneau Florida Ride, Professional Women’s Race, and tons more events tucked in between. Not to mention, the Vendor Village Health Expo promises to give you helpful hints on maintaining a healthy and fitness-filled lifestyle. Cycling, fitness and beer? I’ll break out the Huffy for that. The Festival is free to attend and keep your eyes peeled because you’ll find racers everywhere lighting up the streets of our vibrant downtown. The start/finish line is marked right on Atlantic Avenue, and registration is held on the grounds of the Delray Beach Center for the Arts, located at 51 N. Swinton Ave. Please call (561) 289-9052 or visit www.delraybeachtwilight.com for more information.

his is taking a craft to a whole new height! March is National Craft Month and instead of thinking about glue, glitter and your 2 year old, open your imagination to Chinese acrobatics. Cirque Ziva with Golden Dragon Acrobats electrify the Crest Theatre stage as they perform pretty much everything I’m never going to be able to do with my body. Held March 28 through 30, the dancers will perform traditional and modern Chinese acrobatics with the beauty, technology and choreography of Cirque in this brand new show. The 25 performers,

who are all masters of acrobatics, dance, aerial stunts and contortion, create an exciting performance with ancient and contemporary music and colorful, traditional costumes. The show began as a 10-week engagement at Asbury Park Boardwalk’s Paramount Theatre and after earning critical acclaim and packed houses, they haven’t stopped moving since. Since 1985, the Golden Dragon Acrobats remain to be the only Chinese acrobatic company touring year-round in the United States performing this centuries-old Chinese art form. Why can’t we learn this craft in elementary school? Tickets for Cirque Ziva are $45 and performances are held 8 p.m. on Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. The Crest Theatre is located at 51 N. Swinton Ave. Please call (561) 243-7922 or visit www.delraybeachcenterforthearts.org for more information.

et’s take a second to appreciate each other, whether we’re from a different race, gender, background or status. Florida is a melting pot of culture, right? Melting pots are exciting! March 22 is Education and Sharing Day and if you’re in the mood for an artistic and educational festival, I’ve got your ticket. All People’s Day Diversity Festival is held on March 22 and is a multicultural program that helps children, adults and seniors see and embrace the beauty of their diversity. As the name implies, All People’s Day is inclusive of all populations and addresses the multiple issues of differences and similarities among people. Since 1973, people of many walks of life have experienced this inspirational holiday through creative participation in its arts traditions. So what does the Festival include? Dazzling performances of dance, music and social theater from across the globe, plus 50 interactive, merchandise and food booths featuring a diverse mix to see and do for all attendees. The Festival is held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., but there’s also a kid’s craft workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. that requires pre-registration. The event is free and just entails your attendance to spread the wealth of knowledge and appreciation for your diversity and the diversity of those around you. The Festival is held indoors at Pompey Park, located at 1101 N.W. Second St. Please call (561) 495-9818 or visit www.allpeoplesday.org for more information.

n the Lady Delray, makin’ waves and catchin’ rays up on the roof… Don’t mind if I do, Delray Yacht Cruises! I love to party in slow motion and when I need my fix, I head straight for a cruise in my own Intracoastal backyard. Act Happy Week is March 17 through 23 and nothing should make a Florida gal happier than cruising on a boat, cold beverage in hand and sun rays on the epidermis. If you have yet to earn your Captain’s hat aboard the Lady Delray or the Lady Atlantic, call darling Meghan and book your excursion for a round trip to Happy Town, all aboard! Sightseeing cruises are held 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily, but there are also brunch cruises on Sunday, Friday dinner cruises, and sunset cruises on select Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets start at $24 for the sightseeing cruise, which leaves plenty of clam shells for some grub, including a tuna salad roll, blackened mahi mahi sandwich or coconut shrimp, and let’s not forget about that cold, tasty beverage. Hydration while boating is key, right? Delray Yacht Cruises is located at 801 E. Atlantic Ave., aka Veteran’s Park. Please call (561) 243-0686 or visit www.delrayyachtcruises. com for more information or to book your tickets to happiness.

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Caffé Luna Rosa

Berman Plastic Surgery

The Olive Taste of Delray Lori Richards

By Lisa Guthrie Dayside Lead Server

ver the years, I’ve had many jobs, from serving as a flight attendant, transporting federal prisoners, to being in personnel and corporate sales. Working at Caffé Luna Rosa, however, is by far my most favorite job. It’s the people who make it so special, not just the ones I work with but also the customers. I really love the people I meet - and their kids and the dogs they bring with them. In my nine years here, I’ve met a lot of great people and many have become friends. Some customers who were kids when I started are now grown and have kids of their own. Here, we think of you as a friend, whether you come in seven days a week or stop by for the first time. What makes Caffé Luna Rosa special, aside from the great food and unique location so close to the beach is the dynamics of the restaurant. This is a restaurant that’s built on customer satisfaction and all of us work as a team to do our best for the customers. Here we don’t compete with one another – we work as one unit, helping each other whenever we can. That might be one reason why we get so many regulars who come back. We’re on a first name basis with about 30 to 40 percent of our customers. That’s one more thing that makes Caffé Luna Rosa an awesome place. Caffé Luna Rosa 34 South Ocean Blvd. - Delray Beach (561) 274-9404 www.caffelunarosa.com

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By Jonathan R. Berman, MD, FACS

wenty two years ago, I moved to Florida after completing two residencies, one in Plastic Surgery and the other in ENT Surgery. I chose to open my practice here because I enjoy warm weather activities. It was important to me to be in a place where I could do what I love, both recreationally and professionally. My oldest passion is golf, which I have played my entire life. Over the past few years, I have taken up road cycling. I cycle in charity events, such as BikeMS and the Dolphin Challenge, and sponsor the Delray Beach Twilight Bicycle Festival. Professionally, I wanted to build a multi-dimensional practice where I would see a variety of clinical problems to keep me sharp and focused and fully utilize my skill set. Quality education, exemplary training and a phenomenal staff have helped me build that practice. I perform the whole gamut of cosmetic surgeries, including facelifts, rhinoplasty, liposuction and cosmetic breast surgery. My patients feel comfortable in my care, and will tell you that my office is warm and inviting, with an aesthetic like a beautiful old world library rather than a sterile clinic. Jonathan R. Berman, MD, FACS Berman Plastic Surgery 670 Glades Road, Suite 240 Boca Raton, Fl 33431 561-417-0171 drb@drberman.com - www.drberman.com

By Minda Moticker

o you know the many benefits of a Mediterranean diet or how to spot a premium, authentic extra virgin olive oil or balsamic vinegar? If you want to learn more, or have a complimentary tasting, then stop by and talk to Lori Richards, local entrepreneur and owner of The Olive Taste of Delray in Pineapple Grove. Lori’s love for olive oil and balsamic vinegar comes from her health-conscious approach and enjoyment of cooking in the Mediterranean style diet that includes lots offresh vegetables, salads, and plenty of premium and infused olive oils and balsamic vinegar. “I have a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service, building customer loyalty, and offering the best selection of imported extra virgin olive oils and aged balsamic vinegar available on the market”, says Lori Richards, Owner. She goes on to say, “The Olive Taste of Delray is a true locally-owned business that globally sources the best ingredients from around the world”. Lori also takes pride in helping support community organizations, like the Achievement Centers for Children and Families, and the Healthy Bellies Program. If you want to taste a variety of imported premium extra virgin olive oils and aged balsamic vinegar from around the world; signup for a free cooking demo, or just swap recipes with a local, friendly face, contact Lori at The Olive Taste of Delray ~ 561-266-3228 ~ 200 NE 2nd Ave, Suite 113, Delray Beach.

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Beauty Smart & Health Smart MD

Dr Michael Tramontana

By Stephen Silver, M.D. Deana Clark CME

By Dr Michael Tramontana, DC, P.A.

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eeling great, looking great, and living longer are life’s top priorities. HealthSmart M.D. and BeautySmart M.D. have come together to make these goals possible. You and your healthcare providers are PARTNERS and together compose an individualized Personal Health & Beauty Plan. 1. Comprehensive Lab Evaluation 2. Nutrition, Diet & Lifestyle Modification 3. Individualized Exercise Programs and Contouring Treatments 4. Skin Analysis and Rejuvenation treatments Customized tests will evaluate hormone and vitamin levels. We then make recommendations. Adhering to Holistic philosophy, diet modification, nutritional counseling and supplements are recommended, medications are a last resort. Individualized exercise programs are recommended, ranging from minimal exertion to advanced body sculpting techniques. Weight-loss programs are used primarily for health benefits. Optimal weight is targeted using medications, nutrition, diet and lifestyle changes. Once the health of the physical body has been optimized, a full range of cosmetic and beauty products and services are offered to include facial rejuvenation, foto facials and IV Glutathione to brighten and even skin tone, acne treatments, medical microdermabrasion, Botox and Juvederm. Beauty Smart & Health Smart MD 140 NE 2nd Ave #22 + 23 Delray Beach, FL 33444 561-330-7579

fter practicing for over 22 years in Delray Beach, we are very excited on having relocated our office to the Pineapple Grove District of Delray. I just want to take this opportunity to thank all of my loyal patients who have followed me here and best wishes to the community. It’s been my privilege to help all of you on your road to wellness for a host of issues whether it be through Chiropractic, Acupuncture for smoking cessation, weight loss and facial rejuvenation; as well as Cold Laser Therapy for Carpal Tunnel and Hypnosis for improving your self confidence and reducing stress. Prior to my move to Florida I was a professional actor in New York and have been a member of Screen Actors Guild and Actors Equity. This opened doors for me to provide Chiropractic care for those in the industry and most recently I was fortunate enough to be featured opposite Mark Wahlberg in the film “Pain and Gain.” But the most important role for me these days is to provide care for my patients like Marcus Welby. I am now located in the Paradise Building at 140 NE 2nd Ave, Suite #30 in the Pineapple Grove District, Downtown Delray Beach Fl, Call me Direct, 561-272-6047, or the receptionist at 561-330-3434 for an appointment or just to say hello.

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3rd Friday of every month Alexander A Design hosts Arty Party – 6pm - 9pm. For more details contact www.adelraydesign.com or 561-3031456 777 E Atlantic Ave Plaza, Ste 5, Delray Beach, Fl 33483

ALL MONTH - Delray Gourmet Recipe Contest – We are looking for your original recipes! Do you have a unique and creative way you like to include The Olive Taste of Delray olive oils or balsamic vinegar in your cooking? Win Over $500 In Prizes If Your Recipe Is Selected! Also, it may be included on the Specials Menu on one of Delray’s local restaurants, and as a recipe feature in Atlantic Ave Magazine! Contest Kicked-Off on Feb 25th and accepts entries through March. Go to The Olive Taste of Delray Facebook page for the Delray Gourmet Recipe Contest event page with contest information, rules, judging criteria, and entry form. Big Thank You to Our Sponsors, The Olive Taste of Delray, The Wine Wave, Prime Spa Boutique.

1-31 Pottery Classes – Monday-Friday. Cloud House Pottery, Artist Alley. One-onone beginning, intermediate, advanced instruction. $40 including materials. 561- 8629222

1 Micailah Lockhart | R&B – 9pm. Arts Garage. Winner of Project Ship regional talent

competition. $15-$25 in advance. 561-450-6357 artsgarage.org

1-2, 8-9, 13-16, 19 Fighting over Beverly by Israel Horovitz | Theatre – Matinee & evening performances. Arts Garage. Romantic comedy centers on love triangle between 70+ year olds. $30/$35/$45 in advance. 561243-7922 artsgarage.org 1,8,15,22,29 Delray GreenMarket in the Park –9am2pm. Old School Square Park. delraycra.orgBudding Artists at the Delray GreenMarket Old School Square Park561-2437922 DelrayCenterForTheArts. org

2 Shimmy for a Cause – 4pm. Puppetry Arts Center, 94 NE 2nd Ave. Mid-eastern and fusion dance show fundraiser for ACS by Anti-Cancer Belly Dancers. $25. 561-499-3532 beledy.net/acbd

3-4 Crest Broadway Cabaret Series presents Eden Espinosa – 8pm, Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Crest Theatre. Powerful vocalist showcased on Broadway, TV, Disneyland. $45. 561-2437922, DelrayCenterForTheArts. org 3,10 & 17 Lifelong Learning Community Institute – 10:30am. “Exploring Philosophy Through Film” delraylibrary.org 3,10 Lifelong Learning Community Institute – 2pm “The Exotic Influence on Classical Music” delraylibrary.org

4,6,7,11,13,14,18,20,21,25,2 7,28 Pickleball – 11:30am lesson; 9m-1pm adult play. Delray Beach Community Center. $5. 561-243-7250 mydelraybeach.com 5 Southern Handcraft So-

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ciety – 7pm. Veterans Park Senior Center. Meeting of Pineapple Grove Chapter with desserts. mhincken@gmail.com

5 Day Trip - Roger Dean Stadium – Live pre-season spring training baseball game with St. Louis Cardinals versus the 2013 World Champions Boston Red Sox. Veterans Park, 561243-7350 5-9 Sounds of Simon – FriSat 8pm; Sat & Sun 2pm. Delray Square Performing Arts, 4809 W Atlantic Ave. Celebrating the music of Paul Simon. $35. 561880-0391 delraysquarearts. com 5,12,19 Lifelong Learning Community Institute – 2pm “Popular Jewish Composers” delraylibrary.org

6 Lunch With Liz @ the Library – 11:30am. Library. Liz Sterling on Go With the Flow based on insights of George Hamilton. Free. 561-266-9490 delraylibrary.org 6,13,20,27 Lifelong Learning Community Institute – 2pm “America’s Unappreciated Presidents: Polk, Taft, Carter, George H.W. Bush” delraylibrary.org

7 “Delray Beach: The World War II Experience,” – An exhibit of memorabilia and artifacts of the war era in Delray. Starting March 7, with an opening night cocktail party from 5 to 8 PM. Veterans of all wars will be honored at a recognition ceremony. There is no fee to attend the party, though donations are encouraged. The exhibit will run for two weeks inside all three historic buildings on the DBHS compound, and a $3 fee to view it will be requested during that period.

7 Booksigning – 7pm. JA Jance author of Moving Target. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, 273 NE 2nd Ave.. 561-279-7790 murderonthebeach.com 7-9 Rhythm of the Dance – Fri 8pm, Sat 2 & 8pm, Sun 2pm. Delray Beach Center for the

Arts / Crest Theatre. National Dance Company of Ireland presents dance and music. $45. DelrayCenterForTheArts.org 561-243-7922

8 Ride & Remember Trolley Tour – 10am-12pm. Spady Museum. Tour Delray Beach’s five historic districts. $20. 561-279-8883 spadymuseum.org

8 The Olive Taste of Delray – 1pm. Executive Chef Ellis of 3rd and 3rd Restaurant prepares recipe featuring extra virgin olive oils & balsamic vinegar. Free. Space is limited. 561-266-228 info@theolivetasteofdelray.com.

8 Artful Extravaganza – 11am-4pm. South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog Rd. Arts, crafts, jewelry, music, books, raffles. National League of American Pen Women fundraiser for college women in the arts. $2 admission; students free with ID. 561-400-1550 8 Family Fun Days: Yamato-kan Origami – 12-3pm. Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens. Learn simple origami. Free with museum admission, 561-495-0233 morikami.org

8 Magic & Comedy – 8pm. Puppetry Arts Center, 94 NE 2nd Ave. An evening for adults hosted by the Amazing Mr. A with guest magicians. $15. 561-243-4330 puppetcenter. org

8 Leon Anderson QuINtet | Jazz – 8pm. Arts Garage. Award winning Anderson leads performance. $25-$35 in ad-

vance. 561-450-6357 artsgarage.org

8-9 Wellfest – 11am-5pm. Delray Center for the Arts & Hyatt Place. Designed to inform, educate, motivate, inspire to stay fit, eat well, think positive, reduce stress, green initiatives. $15/day, $20 both days. wellfestusa.com

9—Sunday Musical Matinee | Violinist Mei Mei Luo & pianist Daphne Spottiswoode – 2pm. Delray Beach Public Library. $15 individual show. 561-266-9490 delraylibrary.org

11 Municipal Election – Daylong. Polling stations around city. Delray Beach residents vote to fill two seats of the five-member City Commission. Special election on a charter amendment. 11,18 Lifelong Learning Community Institute – 2pm “U.N. & Israeli Politics: Contemporary Middle East Crises” delraylibrary.org

12,19 Lifelong Learning Community Institute – 6pm “The Tudors: The True History of England’s Most Famous Dynasty” delraylibrary.org

13-15 5th ANNUAL JUMBLE SALE - ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH - St Paul’s is hosting its annual jumble sale to benefit mission and outreach programs. Everyone is invited to shop the 5 rooms of bargains and treasures. All proceeds go to Mission & Outreach programs of the church. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 188 South Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444. For more information please contact St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 561-2764541. 13 Delray Beach Home Tour – 10am - 4pm. Tour dis-

HAPPENINGS HAP tinctive residences in the Palm Trail Area. Catered luncheon and trolley service between homes. $100. 561-266-0003 ext. 16. DelrayHomeTour.com.

14-15 St. Patrick’s Day Festival – Fri 5-11pm; Sat11am7pm. Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Outdoor Pavilion. Free admission. Live music, food, bars, vendors, Irish Siamsa celebration. 561-243-7922 festivalmanagementgroup. com/st-patty/

15 St Patrick’s Day Parade – 2pm–4:30pm. Businesses, schools, charities, groups, organizations, entertainers, floats, fire / EMS trucks, law enforcement vehicles led by the Emergency Services – uniformed honor guards / color guards, pipes and drum bands, from all over the world.Post-event activities4:30pm–7pm DelrayCenter for the Artsstpatrickparade.com 15 Brad Vickers & His Vestapolitans | Blues – 8pm. Arts Garage. Music captures spirit of early rock instrumentals. $25-$35 in advance. 561450-6357 artsgarage.org

15 Day of Rebuilding Hope Car and Bike Show Benefiting Rebuilding Together Broward and Army of Hope – Benefitting military veterans through Army of Hope and Rebuilding Together Broward County, is a family fun event featuring two live bands, cotton candy, snow cones, hog roast, sand volleyball, games, a bounce house and much more to kick off the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The car show is open to all makes, models & years. All car clubs and vehicles are welcome. The Pompano Elks Club will also be having an open house and serving Corned Beef and Cabbage, Shepherd’s Pie and Green Beer from Noon to 10:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Stop by and say hello to Russ G and DJ Scotty the Music Man and show support for our veterans. Pompano Elks Lodge #1898, 700 NE 10th Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060.

For more information, please call Kristi Ronyak at (954) 274-6633 or email Kristi@ toastofthetownevents.com.

17 & 18 Crest Broadway Cabaret Series presents Will Chase – 8pm.Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Crest Theatre Tickets Will appeared in NBC’s SMASH and is considered one of Broadway’s most versatile leading men. $45. 561-243-7922, DelrayCenterForTheArts.org

17,24,31 Lifelong Learning Community Institute – 2pm “The New Yorker Short Story: How It Works & How to Work It.” delraylibrary.org

18 Salud! The Wines of Spain – 6-8pm. Murder on the Beach Bookstore, 273 NE 2nd Ave. Mark Spivak teaches wine. $50 includes tastings & hors d’oeuvres. 561-279-7790 murderonthebeach.com

20 Scholarship Fundraiser Luncheon – 11:30am. Delray Beach Golf Club. National League of American Pen Women benefit for college women featuring artist Marilyn Salisbury. $28. 561-865-9756 bocapenwomen.org 20 Nourishe Yourself Thursday – Nourishe Spa. 200 NE 2nd Ave, #114. Infoon organic skincare & wellness, event specials, new flavors of Jüs and Om Kombucha. 561278-4144.

20 Artists Alley Open Studios – 6-9pm - Pineapple Grove Arts District between NE 3rd& 4th Streets, east of 3rd Ave, west of RR tracks. artistsalleydelray.com

20 Robert D. Chapin Lecture Series presents Tony Mendez – 2pm. Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Crest Theatre. Former CIA agent was the inspiration for the Academy Award-winning film ARGO and recipient of the CIA Intelligence Medal of Merit.561-243-7922, DelrayCenterForTheArts.org 22 All People’s Day Diversity Festival – 9:30am-5pm. Pompey Park. Kid’s workshop

until 11am; main activities include performances of dance, music and social theater. 50 interactive, merchandise and food booths. Free admission. 561 495-9818.

22 Peter Bernstein | Jazz – 8pm. Arts Garage. Guitarist hypnotizes with classic style $25-$35 in advance. 561-4506357 artsgarage.org

22 Calvadade of Authors – 2pm. Delray Beach Public Library. Presented by the National League of Pen Women. 561-266-9490

22-23, 29-30 Delray Art League Artists in the Park – 10am-4:30pm. Delray Beach Center for the Arts Fine art exhibitions and sales. 561-2437922 DelrayCenterForTheArts. org 25 Lifelong Learning Community Institute – 2pm“The Greatest Stories Ever Sold”delraylibrary.org

25 Carmen Bradford | Jazz – 7:30pm. Arts Garage. Award winning singer is third generation of jazz performers. $25-$35 in advance. 561-4506357 artsgarage.org 26 Ronfest – 6-10pm. Delray Elks Lodge. Benefit for Ron Gilinsky with raffle items, food and more. 561-278-0424 $25 per person

26 Lifelong Learning Community Institute – 2pm“The Work of Bryant, Emerson & Whitman: A Look at Transcendental Poetry”delraylibrary.org

27 iAN & Ari – Prokofiev to Piazzola – 8pm. Arts Garage. Russian cellist Ian Maksin & Bulgarian pianist Ari Gogova with program including premiere of new Maskin piece. $25-$35 in advance. 561-4506357 artsgarage.org

28 Bill Muter & the Sharp Shooters | Fusion – 8pm. Arts Garage. Elements of fusion, R&B, neo soul mixed with a tuba. $25-$35 in advance. 561-450-6357 artsgarage.org

28-30 The Golden Dragon Acrobats: CIRQUE ZIVA – Fri 8pm; Sat 2 & 8pm; Sun 2pm. Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Crest Theatre. 25 masters of acrobatics, dance, aerial stunts, contortion. 561243-7922, DelrayCenterForTheArts.org 29 Great Moments at the Opera – 3pm. First Presbyterian Church, 33 Gleason St. 65-voice chorale performs masterworks. $25/advance; $5/students; $30 day of concert. Delraybeachchorale.org 800-984-7282

29 Vivian Sessions | Jazz – 8pm. Arts Garage. Acclaimed songtress known for rich melodies and captivating soulful vocals. $25-$35 in advance. 561450-6357 artsgarage.org

29-30 Hatsume Fair – 11am - 6pm. Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens. Taiko drumming, martial art & bonsai demonstrations, costume con-

test, fashion show, booths, food vendors, Kirin Beer Garden, children’s activities, bonsai exploration area. $15/adults, $10/ ages 10 and under; FREE for museum members ages 3 and under 561-495-0233 morikami.org

30 Rob Russell & Switzer Trio | Cabaret – 7pm. Arts Garage. Performer known for showmanship, timing, choice of repertoire. $25-$35 in advance. 561-450-6357 artsgarage.org

31 South Florida Symphony Orchestra – 7:30pm. Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Crest Theatre, Old School Square. Master Concert Series. Program info at SouthFloridaSymphony.org. 561-243-7922, DelrayCenterForTheArts.org.

Exhibits 1-March 22 Juried Art Exhibition – Artists’ Guild Gallery, 512 E Atlantic Ave. Fine art paintings, sculptures, and photography. 561.278.7877 bocaguild.com 28-April 18 Oil Paintings & Giclees – Delray Beach Public Library. Art by Carol Gold 1-April 18 “Oil Paintings” – Carol Gold . Delray Beach Public Library.

1-April 27 Delray Art League – Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Crest Theatre Galleries Multi-media exhibit showcasing oils, watercolors, acrylics, sculptures and photographs. 1-May 11 2014 National Juried Exhibition – Delray Beach Center for the Arts / Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture. Juried works by artists from around the United States

11–May 18 Japanese Prints of the Shining Prince Genji – Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens. More than 50 woodblock prints & books depicting scenes from Shikibu’s masterpiece.Tale of Genji.

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Photos: Melissa Korman

1 - Fernando @ Scratch Car

2 - Kristina, Shannon @ Footcandy 3 - Robin, Carole, Judi @ Stitches by the Sea 4 - Sydney, Josie @ Footcandy 5 - Dr. Mishler, Yvette @ Spodak Dental Group

6 - Sherry with Gucci @ Tequlia Cowboy 7 - Dr. Spodak, Vanezza @ Spodak Dental Group 8 - Ann, Lisa, Sharon @ Tim Finnegans 9 - Dina, Andy @ JuiceBuzz 5

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Orthodontics without the drama. TEEN-INVISALIGN

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1 - Carolina & Natlia @ Resta Salon 2 - Stephanie, Kayla @ Dig Restaurant 3 - The party @ Footcandy!! 4 - Lauren , Adam @ Cranes BeachHouse Hotel & Tiki Bar

5 - Dr.Pasqual, Karen, Nicole @ Dr. John Pasqual

6-Snir @ Moriah Jewelry inside Big Apple Shopping Bazaar 7 - Chubbs @ Footcandy 8 - Chad @ Delray Dental 9 - Austin w Rocky the Dog @ Slash Fitness 10 - Sharon @ Milieu inside Big Apple Shopping Bazaar 5

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Photos: Melissa Korman

1.- Ray @ Rustic Rooster 2.- Nicole & Beth@ Nourishe

3.- Stephanie, Margeaux @ Christina’s 4.- Claudine, Hurbert @ Christina’s 5.- Stacey @ Murder On The Beach Book Store 6.- Cooper, Victoria @ Roxy Lulu

7.- Jack , Vivianna, Joe @ Destinations Realty 8.- Casi w Sidney @ Core Medical Group 9.- Matt, Sarah @ Lents Pilates 10.- Kristina, Stephanie @ In The Grove Hair Salon

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Chiropractic Neurology. Pain relief at the source. Dr. Travis Lamperski, Chiropractic Physician

Dr. John Conde, Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist

To learn more please visit us at: www.thecondecenter.com email: info@thecondecenter.com or call: (561) 330-6096

Chiropractic neurology is based upon the understanding that the nervous and musculoskeletal systems are intimately related. The Conde Center integrates traditional chiropractic care with highly advanced neurological rehabilitation procedures to create custom treatment solutions for each patient that seamlessly transitions them from pain to wellness. Contact The Conde Center and begin your journey to better health today!

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1.- Ronald, Flave @ Furst 2.- Rhonda @ Changing Faces MakeUp 3.- Jennifer, Rachel @ Beaulieu Law Group 4.- Danny, Mark @ Lanzetta’s Barbershop 5.- Elizabeth , Joe @ Lanzetta’s Barbershop 4

6.- Kate, Bruno, Lindsay @ Paradise

7.- Pian @ House of Siam 8.- Deana @ Artistic Artichoke 9.- Camille, Josh @ El Camino 10.- John, Brooke @ El Camino 11.- Wayne, Michelle @ El Camino 6

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A case of

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By Kenneth n. Woliner, M.d., A.B.F.M.

People just don’t understand.

“ ” Marisa definitely had hair, but that didn’t stop her from being devastated. “I’m afraid to wash my hair. I’m shedding worse than a German Shepherd in spring [1].” I’ve learned how important it is to listen to all of what my patients’ have to say; and this is especially true when doing consultations about hair loss. After a good five minutes of venting, I was able to start asking some questions. “Anything else?” “Besides my pony tail not being as thick as it used to be? I’m so worried I won’t have any hair left that my stomach is tied up in knots. I wear St. Agnes of Rome around my neck hoping my prayers will be heard soon [2]. Until then, I have to take Pepcid with my coffee.” “Other than prayer, have you tried anything else?” “I’ve seen every type of doctor you can imagine. My primary scolded me for doing the hCG diet and made me start eating again [3]. My GYN said I’m not yet in menopause so she referred me to an Endo. My thyroid tests were ‘in range’ so he sent me to the dermatologist. I’m not a candidate for steroid injections so I then went to the hair transplant surgeon for a consult. I left him with Viviscal vitamins and shampoo, prescriptions for spironolactone, Propecia, and Rogaine, but still, no hair.” “Hmmm …” As Marisa was speaking, I was simultaneously reviewing her old records. “I don’t see where they every checked you for estrogen dominance, thyroid antibodies, insulin resistance, or adrenal fatigue [4].” Dr. Woliner, that’s why I’m here. You’re known all over the Internet as someone that looks at everything.” “My practice is named ‘Holistic Family Medicine’ because I take a holistic approach. After our 80-minute consultation today, I’ll check for things that weren’t looked at yet to find the cause(s) of your hair loss. Then, we’ll put together a comprehensive plan of behavior changes, diet, exercise, vitamins, OTC meds, and even prescriptions, as necessary.” Marisa came back ten days later to go over her labs. “I have bad news and good news. It’s not just one thing; you have twelve different findings that are abnormal. I break them down into ‘things you’re missing that you need to get’, ‘things you got that you need to get rid of’, and ‘hormone balancing’ [5].” “What’s the good news?” “They’re all treatable! Instead of using the same cookie-cutter approach to everybody, I can tailor my therapies directly to the specific problems you have.” “Like what?” “For starters, you might not be anemic, but you’re really low in iron [6].” “I can’t take iron pills. I’m nauseated already.” “That’s okay; we can give iron to you by injection here in the office. Quite a few of my patients periodically tank up their body’s iron stores that way.” “What else did you find? “When I see a slightly low WBC (white cell) count; that’s a sign of excessive stress [7]. Your coffee isn’t the culprit, but it’s your half-fast way of self-medicating this problem. Herbs and other supplements that support your adrenals are a better answer.” “And you said something about hormones?” “Thyroid hormones (not just T4 but also T3), are necessary to keep your hair in anagen, or the ‘growing phase’, as well as to keep its coloring [8]. Without thyroid your hair looses its luster and becomes dull, dry, and grey. Your TSH might be normal, but you tested positive for Reverse T3 and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, both of which cause thyroid hormone resistance [9].” Over the next 40 minutes, I went over the rest of Marisa’s labs and the game plan to regrow her hair and rejuvenate her body. “You’ll first notice less shedding, but since hair grows only at a rate of one-half inch per month, it might take a year and a half to regain the length you used to have [10].” Six months later, Marisa gave me an update. “Dr. Woliner, my hairdresser thinks St. Agnes answered my prayers, but between you and me, I think you had something to do with it too.” 38 March 2014 | www.AtlanticAveMagazine.com

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Without thyroid your hair looses its luster and becomes dull, dry, and grey.

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References: [1] Reid EE, et al. Clinical severity does not reliably predict quality of life in women with alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, or androgenic alopecia. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2011 May 24. [2] Trüeb RM. St. Agnes of Rome: patron saint for women with hair loss? Dermatology. 2009; 219(2):97-8. [3] Trozak DJ. Letter: Hair loss after therapy with chorionic gonadotropin. Arch Dermatol. 1976 Jul; 112(7):1035. [4] Mirmirani P. Hormonal changes in menopause: do they contribute to a ‘midlife hair crisis’ in women? Br J Dermatol. 2011 Dec; 165 Suppl 3:7-11. [5] Baker SM. What is Biomedical? Presentation to the National Autism Association. April 7, 2011. [6] Deloche C, et al. Low iron stores: a risk factor for excessive hair loss in non-menopausal women. Eur J Dermatol. 2007 Nov-Dec; 17(6):507-12. Epub 2007 Oct 19. [7] Dhabhar FS, et al. Diurnal and acute stress-induced changes in distribution of peripheral blood leukocyte subpopulations. Brain Behav Immun. 1994 Mar; 8(1):66-79. [8] van Beek N, et al. Thyroid hormones directly alter human hair follicle functions: anagen prolongation and stimulation of both hair matrix keratinocyte proliferation and hair pigmentation. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2008 Nov; 93(11):4381-8. [9] Guran T, et al. Alopecia: association with resistance to thyroid hormones. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2009 Nov; 22(11):1075-81. [10] Sinclair R, et al. Hair loss in women: medical and cosmetic approaches to increase scalp hair fullness. Br J Dermatol. 2011 Dec; 165: Suppl 3:12-8.

Dr. Kenneth Woliner is a board-certified family medicine physician in private practice in Boca Raton. He can be reached at: Holistic Family Medicine; 9325 Glades Road, #104, Boca Raton, FL 33434; 561-314-0950 knw6@cornell.edu; www.holisticfamilymed.com

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entertainment ║ gotta know

Gotta Know

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Seen Around Town and Elsewhere…

Lori and Jon Levinson at Mussel Beach, Diane Colonna at the new WalMart Neighborhood Market, Josh Leder at Rack’s, Mitch Katz at the Coffee District, Maria Poliacek at The Boys Market, Steen Stoner building pools, Gary E. at the Sail Inn, Tom Lynch at Sande’s, Terra and Tom Spero at Christina’s, Jeff Lynne and Frank Schnidman at Christina’s, Fran Marincola and Kim Thomas at August: Osage County, Fran Fisher at Ziree, Shelly O’Hare at Country Manors, Bob Lipp on Atlantic Avenue, Jim Chard at El Camino, Bill and Elaine Morris at Publix, Pame’ Williams on the town, Dare 2 Be Great Scholar Ian Mellul at the White House, Darien Arden, Harvey Lustig, Skip Sheffield, David and Lisa Mizen and others at Rocky’s Italian Bistro, Dave Henninger and Dave Schmidt on I-95, Wes Spicer at Sonoma House, the lovely Tara Sinclair relaxing at the beach, Rebecca Shelton at Avenue Pilates, Cathy DeMatto and Julie Craig at City Hall, Suzy and Dave Sims celebrating Suzy’s birthday, Dallas Henninger Guerra at 32 East, Jenna Ferber at Shoe Candy, Bern Ryan at Pompey Park, Dave Randolph, Perry Stokes, Sonja Costin at Unity, Peter and Mike Arts at BB&T Center, Bret Daniel back on the trail, Pat

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Palmer at The Coffee District, Bob Barcinski at the Green Owl, Nancy Hurd and hundreds of her friends at the Jacobus home celebrating her retirement after 44 years at the Achievement Centers. Get well soon wishes for our dear friend Ron Gilinsky.

Attention! Members, Customers, Friends & Neighbors: Community Yoga Starts THIS Saturday Feb 1

No Membership needed to participate!

Join Yoga Teacher and Health Coach Barbara Alfonzo every Saturday 10:30am-11:30am for an all-levels Mint Conditioning Yoga Practice.

Mint Fit 111 invites anyone interested in learning tools to connect mind, body, and spirit, distress, tone the body, and have fun to join Barbara’s Yoga class. Draw techniques from her experience with Vinyasa Yoga, Budokon Yoga, Gymnastics, and Dance. She is a certified Holistic Health Coach and Yoga Alliance registered Yoga teacher as well as Budokon University Yoga teacher. Each Saturday meet at Old School Square grass patch (West of Farmer’s Market) and experience Yoga in a beautiful Downtown Delray setting. Afterwards, stay and enjoy the Saturday Market while supporting local small businesses. Please spread the word as we continue on our mission to bring yoga to our local community. Hope you will come out and support this weekly happening! This event is supported by MintFit 111, the DDA, and Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce -connection is the cure. The class is 100% donation based, please bring your own yoga mat. See You Saturday! Mintfit 111 561-274-7477 info@mintfit.com

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entertainment ║ gotta see

Gotta See

By skip sheffield

March 7 Hey Baby Boomers, remember “Mr. Peabody and Sherman?” They were a regular feature of the wonderful, whimsical “Rocky & Bullwinkle Show,” an animated television series that ran from 1959 to 1964 and in re-runs ever afterward. Emmy Award-winner Ty Burrell voices Mr. Peabody, the world’s smartest person who happens to be a dog. Mr. Peabody’s “pet,” a boy named Sherman, is voiced by Max Charles. Stand by to fire up the WABAC (pronounced “wayback”) machine and travel back in time. Director Noam Murro insists “300: Rise of an Empire” is not a prequel to the 2007 hit film “300.” The bad news is that star Gerard Butler turned down the offer to reprise his character of Leonidos. Instead we have Sullivan Stapleton as Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) the naval commander versus Eva Green’s Atremesia as the Persians and Greeks duke it out by sea.

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March 14 Each generation needs its own “Cannonball Express.” This year it is the aptly-named “Need for Speed.” We’ve been getting teasers for the crosscountry crash-and-burn extravaganza for the past six months. Certainly action overshadows story and character development in the simple tale of a poor garage owner (Aaron Paul) who is done wrong by an ex-NASCAR driver (Dominic Cooper), and serves two years in prison before seeking revenge with his hot babe girlfriend (Imogen Poots). Writer-director-producer Tyler Perry gets serious and multi-racial with his drama “Single Moms Club,” which stars Nia Long, Amy Smart, Wendi McClendon-Covey, Terry Crews, Eddie Cibrion and yes, Tyler Perry himself. Likeable actor Jason Bateman makes his movie directorial debut and stars as unlikable sore loser Guy Trilby in “Bad Words.” Guy lost a national spelling bee competition as a child, and he never forgot it. When Guy finds a loophole in the rules, he tries to compete as an adult. Co-stars include Allison Janney, Judith Hoag, Beth Grant, Ben Falcone, Philip Baker Hall and Kathryn Hahn.

March 21 Neil Burger (“The Illusionist”) directs “Divergent.” The story is set in a future where people are put in groups according to personality. Shailene Woodley is Tris Prior, a “divergent” type who will never fit in any single group. Wouldn’t you know that Divergents become targets for elimination. The cast includes Maggie Q, Zoe Kravitz, Ansel Eigort, Jai Courtney and Kate Winslet. Who doesn’t love The Muppets? Director James Bobin also wrote “Muppets Most Wanted,” which is a sequel to the first Muppet movie he directed in

2011. This time the gang is on a global tour to Berlin, Madrid and London. Kermit the Frog’s situation becomes complicated when he learns he is a dead ringer for the No. 1 criminal in the world. Ricky Gervais plays the evil Kermit’s sidekick, Dominic, aka No. 2. Tina Fey is Nadya, a feisty prison guard and Ty Barrell is Interpol agent Jean Pierre Napoleon. Writer-director Lars Von Trier is back with what sounds like another downer: “Nymphomaniac.” Charlotte Gainsbourg stars as a self-diagnosed sex addict who is rescued from a savage beating by an old bachelor named Seligman (Stellan Skargard). Shia LaBeouf, Jamie Bell and Connie Nielsen co-star. The film is in two parts, with Part 2 not released until April 18.

March 28 What’s so funny about “A Haunted House?” When it stars Marlon Wayans, plenty. “A Haunted House 2” is a sequel to the surprise 2013 hit, which also starred Wayans as Malcolm, a guy who exorcised demons from his girlfriend. Now he’s back with a new girlfriend and two kids. Jaime Pressly, Essence Atkins, Affion Crockett and Gabriel Iglesias co-star. “Noah” as dark, mysterious actionhero? That would appear to be the approach taken by writer-director Darren Aronofsky (“Black Swan”), who cast burly New Zealander Russell Crowe as the Old Testament patriarch who built a huge ark to save his family and every creature on Earth from 40 days and 40 nights of apocalyptic rain and flood. The cast includes Emma Watson as Ila, Logan Lerman as Ham, Douglas Booth as Shem, Anthony Hopkins as Methuselah and Ray Winstone as the villainous Tubal Cain. Now that he is no longer Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger can resume playing action heroes, such as John “Breacher” Wharton, head of a DEA squad that gets the bright idea of robbing a drug cartel’s safe house in “Sabotage.” What could go wrong, huh? David Ayer co-wrote and directs a cast that includes Sam Worthington, Terrence Howard, Joe Manganiello, Dawn Olivieri and Olivia Williams.

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entertainment ║ gotta HEAR

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By skip sheffield March 1 Arts Garage, 180 N.W. First St., Delray Beach, presents the Florida premiere of the new Israel Horovitz play, “Fighting Over Beverly” March 1 through 23. Performances of the romantic comedy about three 70-year-olds in Gloucester Mass., 1998 are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Other shows are singer Micailah Lockhart 8 p.m. March 1; Leon Anderson Jazz Quintet March 8; Brad Vickers and His Vestapolitans March 15; jazz guitarist Peter Bernstein March 22; jazz singer Carmen Bradford March 25, Bill Muter and the Sharp-Shooters March 28; singer Vivian Sessoms March 29 and Rob Russell and the Switzer Trio cabaret March 30. Tickets are $20-$35. Call 561-4506357 or go to www.artsgarage.org. Jennifer Nettles, formerly of the group Sugarland, performs “That Girl Tour 2014,” named after her first solo album, at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 1 at Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood. Tickets are $59,

Jennifer Nettles

$69 and $79. Call 800-745-3000 or go to www.myhrl.com.

March 6 Renowned Israeli violinist Itzhak Perlman kicks off the Festival of the Arts Boca in concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6 at Mizner Park Amphitheater. In his third Festival Boca appearance Perlman will play Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64. Perlman also performs at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 9 with Yitzchak Meir Helfgot, Chief Cantor of Park East Synagogue, with members of the Klezmer Conservatory Band at Mizner Park Amphitheater. Festival Boca runs March 6-15 and tickets are $25-$125. Call the box office at 866-571-2787 or 561-368-8445 for more information, or visit www.festivaloftheartsboca.org.

March 8 Country radio station WIRK-FM stages its fifth annual WIRK Rib Round-Up Saturday, March 8 at Cruzan Amphitheater in West Palm Beach. Gates open at noon and acts include the Band Perry, Easton Corbin, Black Jack Billy, Scotty McCreery and Dan + Shay. Tickets are $40 and $60 at TicketMaster. Call 561-616-4777 for more information. Cuban jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval performs a Tribute to Dizzy Gillespie with the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra as part of Festival of the Arts Boca at 7:30 p.m. March 8 at Mizner Park Amphitheater. Special guest is singer Monica Mancini. Tickets are $25-$125. Call 866-571-2787. Can Frankie still hit the notes? Falsetto specialist Frankie Valli turns 80 on May 3, but he is still performing and touring with the Four Seasons. Frankie Valli 7 the Four Seasons will be stopping by Seminole Hard Rock Live at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 8. Tickets are $39-$69. Call 800-745-3000 or visit www.myhril.com. March 11 Fly like an eagle with the Steve Miller Band, in concert at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 at Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. Tickets are $30 and up. Call 800-572-8471 or go to www.kravis.org.

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March 12 The Canadian sister act Tegan & Sara perform live in concert at 8 p.m. Wednes-

day, March 12 at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are $32 advance or $35 at the door. Call 954-449-1025. March 14 Festival Orchestra Boca, Constantine Kitsopoulos conductor, performs “Cirque de la Symphonie” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 14 at Mizner Park Amphitheater. Tickets are $25-$125. Call 866-571-2787.

March 15 The multi-cultural operatic tenor group Forte sings in concert with Festival Orchestra Boca at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15 at Mizner Park Amphitheater. Tickets are $25-$125. Call 866-571-2787. It’s not every day you can see and hear a melodic death-metal group from Finland. You have your chance at 8 p.m. March 15 when Children of Bodom plays Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are $21.20 advance or $25 day of show. Call 954-449-1025. Indian-American actor-comedian Aziz Ansari, who plays Tom Haverford on “Parks and Recreation,” does his stand-up comedy act at 8 p.m. March 15 at Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood. Tickets are $39 and $49. Call 800-745-3000.

March 20 It must be Finnish month at Revolution Live, because a second Finnish rock group, HIM, performs at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 20. Tickets are $27 advance, $29 day of show. The following night, 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 21, North Carolina progressive metal band Between the Buried And Me performs. Tickets are $18 advance, $20 day of show. Call 954-449-1025. March 27 The Avett Brothers Scott (banjo) and Seth (guitar) come all the way from Concord, North Carolina to west Boca Raton to play a gig at 7 p.m. Friday, March 28 at Sunset Cove Amphitheater. Tickets are $38.50 advance or $45 day of show. Go to www. aeglive.com.

March 31 Veteran British classic rockers the Moody Blues play Kravis Center in West Palm Beach at 8 p.m. Monday, March 21. Tickets are $30 and up. Call 800-572-8471 or go to www.kravis.org.

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health & beauty ║ pain relief

Facet Syndrome:

A Major Cause of Back and Neck Pain

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BY DR. TRAVIS LAMPERSKI

Shockingly, 8 out of 10 Americans will suffer from neck and low back pain sometime during their life, with facet syndrome accounting for a large percentage of these symptoms. A recent study on low back pain showed involvement of one or more facet joints in 79% of the patients.

Many individuals with facet syndrome will often notice low back stiffness that becomes worse when sitting for long periods of time or when they first wake up in the morning and begin to move. They also may have trouble turning their head side to side or at times need to turn their entire upper body because it is too painful. Even bending forwards and backwards or walking upright can be very difficult. Facet syndrome can present itself as well-localized, dull or burning pain in the neck and low back, but that is not always the case. Lumbar facet syndrome can radiate into the buttock region, pelvis or thighs rarely traveling below the knee, while cervical facet syndrome can produce pain in the shoulder, arms, mid back and can also cause severe headaches. Most often individuals will blame their stiffness and pain on such things as their mattress, pillow or stress. They may even think that it is “normal” to feel this way. Articular facets are bony projections on the superior (upper) and inferior (lower) portion on the backside of the vertebras of the spinal column. These areas interlock with each other making up the zygapophyseal joint or “z-joint” which promote spinal support and are the key components to insure proper spinal motion. Like any other joint within the body, these areas experience constant repetitive movements where they interlock and become susceptible to injury and 46 March 2014 | www.AtlanticAveMagazine.com

other degenerative conditions. Conditions such as Arthritis, Overuse Syndrome and Stereotypic Movement Disorders are some of the most common. Facet joints are incased in a synovial capsule which supplies proper nutrients to the joint and provides the “meniscoid” structure with lubrication needed to insure smooth gliding over one another, much like the meniscus in our knees. These joints are in constant motion throughout our life and can become worn and traumatized. As these joints become worn, they no longer provide the proper lubrication they need and can become inflamed and irritated, leading to Facet Joint Osteoarthritis in the future. Bony projections begin to form within the joint causing it to become hypertrophied (enlarged) and in-

flamed, limiting an individual’s range of motion and producing pain. The main focus when treating any facet syndrome is to restore proper motion and function to the joint along with decreasing pain and inflammation. Conservative treatment options should be the first choice for an individual suffering from this condition. Chiropractic spinal manipulation is one of the best ways to restore that lost mobility in the spinal column. Non-surgical spinal decompression and flexion-distraction can be a gentle and painless way to decompress the facet joints and aid in stretching tight musculature in the neck and low back. In addition, applying class IV cold laser therapy to the involved area will enhance the metabolism of local cells, increasing blood flow, reducing pain and swelling thus speeding up the healing time. “Re-training” or “firing” specific areas of the brain by way of neurophysiologic exercises can increase tone within the muscles of the spine to improve stability. Lastly, ergonomic changes, mobilization therapy, and properly prescribed stretch/strengthening exercises will help ensure any recurring episodes. Dr. Travis Lamperski is a Board Certified Chiropractic Physician with The Conde Center for Chiropractic Neurology. He is currently working towards his post-doctorate diplomate in the field of Chiropractic Neurology. Our office provides specialized care for difficult cases of back-neck pain, numbness-tingling, vertigo-dizziness balance disorders, fibromyalgia, migraines, AD/HD, autism, and dyslexia. Our office is located at the Atlantic Grove in Delray Beach, FL and can be reached at (561) 330-6096, drlamperski@thecondecenter. com and at www.thecondecenter.com.

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health & beauty ║ Your Dental Health

Brushing Your Teeth Could Guard Against Heart Disease

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BY Craig Spodak, DMD, PA

Good oral hygiene is associated with a lower degree of artherosclerosis, a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke

FACTS According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease will claim an estimated 600,000 lives this year, making it America’s No. 1 killer. Did you know that heart disease and oral health are linked? Studies have shown that people with moderate or advanced gum (periodontal) disease are more likely to have heart disease than those with healthy gums. Oral health can also provide warning signs for other diseases or conditions, including heart disease. Because the mouth is a passageway to the body, people who have chronic gum disease are at the highest risk for heart attack, according to the Academy of General Dentistry. Gum disease (called gingivitis 48 March 2014 | www.AtlanticAveMagazine.com

ing heart disease, have oral symptoms. Dentists can help patients with a history of heart disease by examining them for any signs of oral pain, infection or inflammation. Gum disease affects 80 percent of American adults, according to the AGD, and warning signs include red, tender or swollen gums; gums that bleed while brushing or flossing; gums that appear to be pulling away from your teeth; chronic bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth; and teeth that are loose and separating from each other.

in its early stages and periodontal disease in the late stages) is caused by plaque buildup. Some researchers have suggested that gum disease may contribute to heart disease because bacteria from infected gums can dislodge, enter the bloodstream, attach to blood vessels and increase clot formation. It has also been proposed that inflammation caused by gum disease may also trigger clot formation. Clots decrease blood flow to the heart, thereby causing an elevation in blood pressure and increasing the risk of a heart attack.

WARNING SIGNS Research suggests that more than 90 percent of all systemic diseases, includ-

PREVENTION Regular dental checkups, professional cleanings and good oral hygiene habits can improve oral health, which contribute to good overall health. While regular dental exams and cleaning are necessary to remove bacteria, plaque and tartar, and deter early signs of gum disease, you can also play a major role in preventing gum disease. Brush for two to three minutes, twice daily, with fluoridated toothpaste, especially along the gumline. Floss daily to remove plaque from places your toothbrush can’t reach, and use a mouth rinse to reduce plaque by up to 20 percent. Eat a healthy diet to provide essential nutrients to your body, and avoid cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. Make sure to also communicate with your dentist about any health issues you might have so you can start treatment to get on the right oral health track. Spodak Dental Group is a comprehensive dental practice providing all general and specialty services in one convenient facility. Call 561498-0050 or visit www.SpodakDental.com to schedule an appointment.

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health & beauty ║ Anti-Aging

A Commitment to Breast Health: Part 2

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By Kristin Heather

Last month, I shared my experience with and without breast implants. How a new commitment to my own breast health inspires me to throw a monthly Boobie Party at my spa, to encourage other women to learn more about physical breast health with a greater mission to reconnect to their femininity.

While diet, thermography screenings, breast massage, herbs and oils to support wellness are of crucial importance, knowing your beauty and power as woman is incredibly significant. It all ties together: protecting our health as women involves protecting our breasts. Breasts are highly intuitive, yet highly affected by environmental pollutants and dietary habits. Toxins store in fat and because breasts are mostly comprised of fatty tissue, they are prime targets for toxic build-up. Chemicals and pesticides find their way into our fat. Even scarier, there is a host of chemicals known as endocrine disruptors that actually mimic natural hormones. Breasts, which utilize highly sensitive estrogen and progesterone receptors to recognize when to grow or produce milk get duped by these “disruptors” and begin to treat industrial chemicals like natural hormones! It is a very dangerous game that leaves breasts, breast milk, even our babies toxic. These risky chemicals are wild in personal care products. I say wild because cosmetic products have little regulations in terms of their ingredients. According to the Environmental Working Group, 60% of products contain chemicals that can act like estrogen or disrupt hormones in the body (EWG 2005). Some are even hidden within the label “fragrance,” which is considered a trade secret by law meaning that companies do not have to disclose what they put in products to add scent. These secret “fragrances” are mostly made of toxic chemicals. Since toxins store in fat and our breasts are mostly fat, “fragrance” is only one mind-blowing example of why 50 March 2014 | www.AtlanticAveMagazine.com

our breasts are so vulnerable to harmful chemicals. Toxicity leads to inflammation and disease, which is why it is so important to properly detox on a regular basis. So how do you detox your breasts specifically? Linda Cloward, a lymphatic drainage specialist, reveals the effectiveness of breast massage. Lymphatic breast massage is a daily tool that not only keeps the toxin-fighting lymph system in optimal function, but also fosters a heightened awareness of personal breast health so that any changes can be detected immediately and looked into professionally. Breast tissue contains “a lacy network of lymphatic vessels,” writes Linda. Lymphatic fluid is able to move out of the breasts through the lymph nodes, which are “linked throughout the body and act as a major line of defense against the spread of disease in the body.” Any hindrance of the movement of lymph affects our health. One thing that hinders the movement and therefore our breast health: bras. “If you don’t need to wear a bra, don’t wear one,” says Linda. And, if you do wear one, “massage anywhere you see a red mark” once it’s removed. In fact, you should massage anywhere you see a mark on your body from anything, such as bracelets, rings, or the tight waist of pants. Lymph is close to the skin, moving just below it. For this reason, massage is incredibly efficient in enhancing the flow of lymph and giving your immune system its best defense against harmful toxic build-up, inflammation, and disease. Let lymphatic massage be your of-

ficial introduction to your breasts and one step closer to truly recognizing their connection to your health as a woman. As a forerunner in modern skin care services and anti-aging, Kristin founded Nourishe in Delray Beach and currently heads aesthetic science research and development. Kristin’s revolutionary approach to DNA Repair and her extensive training with some of the best professionals in the industry has made her the expert in healing and improving the skin naturally and holistically. Kristin created and holds exclusive rights to over 8 different treatments from DNA Repair to Oxy-Infusion to non-surgical face lifting techniques. 200 NE 2nd Ave #114 - Delray Beach, FL 33444 (561) 278-4144 - www.nourishemedispa.com

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health & beauty ║ dermatology

Don’t Get Burned

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By Thomas C. Balshi, MD

As the summer months roll past us, sunlight becomes more intense and shines for longer hours, so naturally we gravitate to pools and beaches for recreation and to cool down. Unfortunately, fun in the sun comes with a risk of developing skin cancer.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than the combined incidence of cancers of the breast, prostate, lung and colon put together. Over 3.5 million skin cancers are diagnosed annually, 90 percent of which are caused by UV radiation from sunlight and tanning beds. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime. And, if an individual can reach the age of 65, the chance of developing skin cancer is 50 percent! Luckily most are found early and can

be managed in a dermatologist’s office. But there is also a risk of developing one of the deadliest diagnoses: “malignant melanoma”. One person dies of melanoma every hour (every 62 minutes to be precise). And while the incidence of many other cancers is falling, the incidence of melanoma continues to rise at a rate faster than that of any of the seven most common cancers. Melanoma only accounts for less than five percent of skin cancer cases, but it causes 52 March 2014 | www.AtlanticAveMagazine.com

more than 75 percent of all skin cancer deaths. One or more blistering sunburns in childhood or adolescence can more than double a person’s chances of developing melanoma later in life. If serious sunburn is a part of your history, extra precautions are absolutely mandatory. The good news is that the survival rate for patients where melanoma is detected early and before the tumor has penetrated through the skin, is about 99 percent. The bad news is that the survival rate falls to only 15 percent for those with advanced disease. One problem with melanoma is that there are no symptoms with early melanoma, no pain, no itch, nothing but maybe just a spec of color change that only a trained eye is equipped to recognize. As a dermatologist with a strong awareness of skin consequences, I urge everyone not to burn in the sun. Be religious about applying sunscreen, wear protective clothing and enjoy the great outdoors responsibly. Don’t become part of the skin cancer epidemic; don’t become a statistic. The single most im-

portant preventive measure is to see your dermatologist to have a professional skin check. This is a lifesaver you can’t afford to live without. Statistic provided by the Skin Cancer Foundation of America. Dr. Thomas C. Balshi 2605 West Atlantic Ave. | 561-272-6000 www.southflderm.com | www.balshimd.com

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health & beauty ║ Body Beautiful

What Type Of Cardio is Best for Athletic Performance?

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By Brandon Flanagan

There has been a lot of discussion recently about the results of low intensity cardio vs. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), so I decided to put it to the test.

My subject, Darrell Casoria is committed to improving her tennis game and her physical fitness. She participates in workouts using HIIT. Darrell is also a member of a ladies tennis doubles league, in which she competes every week against other Palm Beach County teams. She religiously tracks her effort levels on the court and in the gym using the MyZone Heart Rate Monitor. Her monitor records data such as: calories burned, average heart rate, duration of her workout, and time spent in certain target heart rate zones. Darrell volunteered data from both a HIIT class and one of her doubles match54 March 2014 | www.AtlanticAveMagazine.com

es. During the one hour HIIT class, Darrell burned 536 calories, spending 8 minutes in her 90-100% HR Max and 27 minutes in her 80-90% HR Max. The data from her 2 hour 34 minute tennis match is drastically different. Darrell burned 987 calories, but only reached the 90-100% zone for 3 minutes and the 80-90% zone for 25 minutes. The data shows that the tennis match was a much longer duration than the HIIT class but also a much lower intensity. Darrell burns a fair amount of calories during her match, but due to the lower intensity she never triggers her body’s response to an oxygen deficit. This response is called Ex-

cess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC). The science behind High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) suggests that a 12-20 minute anaerobic workout within one hour will result in a boost in one’s metabolism for the next 24–36 hours. During that time, one’s body will metabolize nine times the amount of calories from fat. This increased “afterburn” is due to EPOC. For athletes like Darrell, the vigorous anaerobic workouts used in HIIT will also improve athletic performance more than steady-state cardio. HIIT has been proven to illicit greater improvements in maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) and body composition than steady-state cardio, both of which are important factors in athletic performance. Tennis is indeed a fun and challenging workout, but Darrell’s data shows it is difficult to get the heart rate above 90% during a doubles match. Comparatively, the data from the high intensity workouts shows the potential for more significant improvements in her athletic performance. In conclusion, every tennis player can benefit greatly from an intense and efficient HIIT workout. Brandon Flanagan holds a Bachelors Degree in Health and Exercise Science from Furman University. He is a USPTA Certified Tennis Teaching Professional and an NSCA Certified Personal Trainer. Brandon is a Training Professional at Mintfit 111 and a Tennis Instructor The Delray Beach Tennis Center. Mintfit 111 ReFresh ReShape ReEnergize 111 East Atlantic Avenue Delray Beach 561-274-7477 www.mintfit.com

THE 6TH ANNUAL

PROPER affair The season's most distinctive charity event in support of the Achievement Centers for Children & Families. Featuring complimentary food, cocktails, music, a silent auction, raffles and a much-anticipated fashion show!

When: Thursday, April 10, 2014 from 6:30-9:00pm

Where: St. Andrews Country Club, Boca Raton

Why: To support low-income children and families in our community.

Join the party and make a difference in our community. For more information go to www.properaffair.com

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health & beauty ║ hair

All banged up!!

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By mark hasche

This month we take a good hard look at one of hairstyles’ most controversial techniques…ladies and gentlemen, I give you – insert drum roll here - “The Fringe” (also known as bangs).

The Fringe has been around since haircutting was made possible. Cleopatra showcased a full blunt fringed wig and was the pinnacle of style back in ancient Egypt. Later, Victorians would wear a fringe paired with more subdued styles. By now, all this talk about bangs has probably ignited a nervous twitch. Just remembering your kitchen beautician of a mom lopping off the front of your hair might be a scary and in some cases a traumatic experience. You lived through it and it just might be time for a time warp! What I’m actually trying to get at is that although bangs didn’t work for you as a child, they might just be the answer in keeping you looking fresh and young. Yes, I used the “Y” word, let’s face it people, most everyone is on the same page as far as aging goes. There’s a few people I know that express a disinterest in 56 March 2014 | www.AtlanticAveMagazine.com

hopping aboard the forever young train. So to these few proud agers I say “get banged.” Get your minds out of the gutter I’m purely talking about that fringe of hair that so graciously covers the tell tale signs of what decade you were born. Decade, as in you can look as much as ten years younger with just a few quick snips of the shear. Why opt for the scalpel or syringe when a fringe is all you may need to keep that plastic surgeon at bay? Now that I’ve covered what I feel is the most sought after effect of getting banged (couldn’t help myself), lets touch on the rest of them. Bangs are a great way, and in some cases - the only way, to balance out a face shape. Whether it’s a high forehead (also known as a five head) or a less than symmetrical face shape, the proper fringe can bring it all together. A square face can be softened with

a side fringe to draw the eye away from a prominent jaw line. The oblong face shape can also be made more appealing with the proper fringe. The proper fringe can go from polished and slick to side-swept sexy. A dark fringe cut just below the base of the brows above light colored eyes is a gorgeous pairing. A fringe on curly hair is very sexy and gaining popularity. Keratin treatments and thermal re-texturizing services as well as anti-frizz treatments have made wearing a fringe much less stressful. These services when administered properly can keep your fringe from failing by keeping your fringe smooth and controlled even on the most humid of days. I’ve referred to the proper fringe more than a few times. The proper fringe is a fringe that you and your stylist (not your mom, bff or coworker) decide will work best for you. If you just can’t commit to the idea of a fringe, you’re still in luck, there are numerous companies supplying clip in bangs for sale. I would suggest you invest in human hair clip in bangs – there is nothing worse than a face full of Barbie hair. This Delray Divo is out!! Mark Hasche and Peter DeRosa, stylists and owners of PeterMark Salon in Delray Beach, have a combined total of over twenty years of professional hairstyling experience. They have styled celebrities, appeared on TV shows, are nationally and internationally trained, and travel the country teaching a variety of classes to professional stylists. Before coming to Delray Beach, they owned and operated a highly successful salon in Pompano Beach for nine years. PeterMark Salon is located at 12 NE 4th Avenue, Delray Beach 561-265-6763. Follow us on twitter @petermarksalon, and facebook at PeterMark Salon.

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health & beauty ║ ACUPUNCTURE

Misconceptions about Conception

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By Susan Schiff, DOM, ABORM

As a fertility specialist I spend a great deal of time educating patients about what the real deal is around their fertility. Between Dr. Google, mothers, mother-in-laws, friends of friends who have a cousin, and chat rooms there is a lot of misinformation about fertility and conception.

I want to focus on the recurrent top five nonfacts that I address in practice on a daily basis. #1 “It’s me, not him.” Until a couple is fully worked up by a reproductive endocrinologist, rest assured you are not dealing with all the facts. 40% of all fertility issues today are female, 40% are male and the remaining 20% is a combination of male and female subfertility. Male factor is on the rise. It’s not just about volume…which has been decreasing over the years, it’s about motility (how they swim), morphology (the shape) and SDD decondensation. It would stand to reason that semen quality decreases with age just like a woman’s egg quality. So, unless both participants in the baby making process are tested by a specialist don’t assume it’s her and not him. #2 “My eggs are going to die on my 35th birthday.” Tick–tock, tick-biological clock. Yes, it is true that prime fertility is not mid-thirties. But the truth of the matter is, that our egg quality starts to decline years before women turn 35. Prime fertility is late teens through early twenties. Hence the runaway hit show Teen Mom. (Not funny) As a culture we are misled by the media by famous people in their forties getting pregnant. It’s not widely known that many of these celebs have done cycle after cycle of IVF (In-Vitro fertilization) or donor egg IVF cycles with younger women’s purchased eggs. The reality is that if you are planning on having a family, age is a factor. The majority of my practice has always been 35 to 45 year olds. So of course it IS very possible to reproduce at this time in your life, but knowing the facts is al58 March 2014 | www.AtlanticAveMagazine.com

ways a good strategy. Rest assured there is not a default button that internally blows up women’s eggs on her thirty-fifth birthday. #3 “As soon as I stop birth control I will be able to conceive.” Not true. The majority of women on birth control today have used birth control for a large portion of their ovulating life and not necessarily for birth control purposes. Teenagers are put on birth control to regulate cycles, arrest cycling all together, moderate heavy cycles and manage lifestyles. Unfortunately, long-term endocrine disruption does not come without a price. Many women have issues re-igniting the regulation of their monthly cycles after the birth control pill. In addition, underlying menstruation issues have not been corrected through the pill, they have simply been masked. Consequently, when coming off of the pill, these issues come back and sometimes worse. #4 “Infertility means I can’t have my own baby.” Infertility is a misleading term. It is often interpreted as the inability to have a baby. This is not the case. The term is used when a couple has been trying to conceive for 12 months without conception. This does not mean in most cases that you cannot conceive with some guidance, lifestyle changes, education, acupuncture and possible assisted reproductive therapy intervention. Most of our patients have some degree of misinformation combined with subfertility issues. Infertility is a word that carries a heavy implication for any prospective parent. Fertility is often a reflection of your overall health. Reproductive

organs don’t work independently of the rest of the body. I would suggest not committing to the diagnosis of infertility and working with a physician that are able to enhance and support your sub-fertility condition. #5 “Lifestyle habits don’t affect fertility.” Really NOT true. The most common insults on fertility today are any one of the following, (whether it is one factor or a combination of many); eating habits, body mass index (being overweight), alcohol consumption, smoking cigarettes, smoking marijuana, prescription drugs, environmental toxins (yes, the hair colorist who was married to the golf course superintendent really had issues even though they were in their mid-twenties), insulin resistance, night shift workers, people that have jobs that require a lot of travel, highly stressful lifestyles, and low body fat to name a few. The idea is simple. The body prioritizes how it will use its resources. If the body senses undo stress, whether it be from processing too many toxic substances to struggling to regulate blood sugar, it will self-protect and not want to get pregnant. In an effort to protect the body the default will always be survival not pregnancy. Dr. Schiff treats a broad range of medical issues, although her expertise in fertility and women’s health. Dr. Schiff is widely sought after. Trained in NY, FL and China she brings 15 years of clinical experience to her patients. AADB is a full service Chinese medicine practice providing non-invasive safe care for every stage of your life. call 561-243-2030 or visit www. GotAcupuncture.com.

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special feature ║ MICHAEL DUBIN Great intracoastal view from one of Dubin’s clients properties

MICHAEL DUBIN Realty Elite - The Palm Beaches, Boca and Delray By diane feen

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Michael Dubin’s dream came true when he landed a job as a TV Sportscaster. He covered the tennis games at Wimbledon, worked on the set of Saturday Night Live, The Nightly News and The Conan O’Brien show.

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Dubin at his Realty Elite Offices in Delray with Linda Albright head of new business development and a sales associate

Despite the exhilaration of team sports and its celebrity-hood Dubin had a nagging quest for the business world. And after 10 years in the spotlight he entered a bigger arena that was much closer to the ground, real estate. For the past 15 years it is real estate sales, management and investing that has made his life exciting and challenging, not the latest football scores. It is real estate that Dubin covets and real estate that he teaches others as the owner of the Delray office of Realty Elite. They also have offices in Wellington, Jupiter, West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens. Dubin not only helps investors score real estate deals with average returns that would make a bank CD investor swoon with envy, but he has taught others the trade. “I

taught thousands of people how to invest in real estate for a nationally recognized company. I traveled all over the country giving real estate seminars and teaching the ins and outs of real estate investing.” Dubin may not traverse the country anymore teaching real estate investing, but he hasn’t lost his touch. “I invested in property with Michael and he has been a great partner and mentor. He sold me rental properties and manages them for me as well. Michael is excellent at what he does and knows the real estate business. He is also a master at finding good deals for investment property,” said sales executive Jeff Allen. Dubin is so good at his trade that he is looking for real estate agents to join the company and benefit from his expertise and high sales commissions. “I have state-ofthe-art marketing techniques and beautiful marketing material with professional photography. How you market a house determines how you sell a house. We provide our agents with the tools they need to succeed. It is our hands-on training that allows them to reap the financial rewards this business has to offer.” Currently the Realty Elite Delray office has 10 agents but Dubin is looking to grow his staff. He is also looking for real estate investors who want to make good returns on their investment. His turnkey real estate solutions have benefited many of his clients and most are not afraid to shout it from the rafters.“I bought a home for myself in Delray from Michael and also some investment property. He pays attention to detail, goes

Talking real estate with investor partner Eddie Dovner

beyond the obvious and has great knowledge of the market. Michael has passion for what he does, takes time with clients and gets the deal done,” said Donal Dennehy, a snowbird from New York. According to Dubin some of his clients live out of town and are not involved in the property once the deal is done. “I have clients who have never stepped foot in the property that they purchased from me. Yet when it comes down to it they enjoy healthy returns on their investments – some as much as 12 to 15 percent. I love the handson process of real estate and can visualize what a property can become.” Dubin specializes in the Delray Beach – Boca Raton area and handles investment

Dubin at his newly renovated duplex a great return on investment

property ranging from under $100,000 to $10 million. He also helps clients buy homes for themselves in country club communities, waterfront areas or condos. To make his services even more valuable Dubin has specialized techniques for finding off-market deals that benefit his clients. One thing that Dubin is adamant about is that investors don’t have to carry the burden of rental property. The reason is simply that he is real estate ready at the drop of a hat. “My investors don’t have to get their hands dirty; I take that burden off them. All they have to do is cash the checks. It can be a single family home, multi-family home or apartment building. I do all the work for them.” Eddie Dovner can attest to that. “Michael is honest as the day is long. You tell him what you want and he will find it for you. I have partnered with him on deals, and bought investment property from him, and they are all good investments. Everything Michael told me came true. He is tenacious, hardworking and has knowledge of the market.” If you ask Dubin he will tell you now is a great time to invest in real estate. It’s good for cash flow purposes and a good alternative to the stock market. “I sold someone a duplex and we put $20,000 into it and then rented each side for $850 a month. The returns for this investor are excellent.” Michael Dubin Realtor/Business Development/Investments Realty Elite The Palm Beaches Boca●Delray Delray Beach Office - 55 S.E. 2nd Ave. Delray Beach, Florida 33444 Cell: 561.431.0373 mdubin@realtyelitefla.com www.RealtyEliteFLA.com WWW.DUBINGROUP.NET

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special feature ║ DELIVERY DUDES

Jayson, founder, in the new Dude Bug

DELIVERY DUDES Doing Good Is Being Good by Diane feen

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The path of the Dude is the road less traveled. It’s a place where thoughtfulness is gratefulness and hard work is rewarded. But just what is work as defined by a Dude?

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Jayson & Michael in Delray Office

“Our focus is on doing good and bringing something great to our customers. When you are doing that, it gives you a nice feeling,” said Michael Silverman, better known as Papa Dude. If you don’t know The Delivery Dudes then you haven’t met the most industrious young people to come down the un-corporate business path. They don’t wear suits (quite to the contrary their uniform is often flip flops and shorts) but they wear a great attitude and a caring nature. Their raison d’ être is to deliver food to your door from high brow restaurants or local food establishments. But unlike a traditional delivery service the Dudes are power packed with good intentions. “One of our regular customers called and asked us to deliver food to their daughter who was not feeling well. We picked up

the soup she wanted and added a get well card. We call this personalized service with a heart,” said founder and master Dude Jayson Koss. The Delivery Dudes have a lot of these stories. The reason is simply that they don’t do business as usual (like corporate America). They write their own rules (in a good way) and tend to follow the Dude Bible that dictates empathy, caring about others and helpfulness. That is the reason a dude recently changed a smoke alarm battery for a DD customer. “We care about our customers. When one of our dudes went to a house recently to deliver food and he heard the smoke alarm ringing so he changed the battery. We do not do customer service by the book. We encourage our dudes to take a problem and turn it into something positive,” said Silverman. One of the most positive of Delivery Dude challenges is to pick up food from an array of restaurants in Delray (or one of their 11 locations) and bring it to a person’s home. To help the dudes keep their promise of delivering hot food hot and cold food cold they have hefty heavy duty insulated bags.

Austin in The Dude Training shirt

Add that to their self-motivating un-corporate culture and you have a hit every time. “I Love Delivery Dudes! It is a new mom’s dream come true. We can enjoy our favorite restaurants without hiring a sitter to stay with our sleeping baby. The owner really makes sure everything is right and fast. I’m a huge fan,” said Laura of Delray. There are a lot of Delivery Dude fans. Their popularity has spread throughout South Florida - from Palm Beach to South Beach – and they recently added Franklin, Tennessee making the total Delivery Dude

The “Dudes” Hanging out the Delray office window on Atlantic Ave

locations 15. They also have Delivery Dudes in Portland, Oregon and Pensacola. Though their numbers have multiplied, and there are over 100 Delivery Dudes, their cause and cure has not changed. “If you don’t want to cook you have options. There are 50 restaurants to chose from and you can sit at your computer and order a meal from the Delivery Dudes and 45 minutes later a really nice guy will come to your door and say, ‘Thank You so much for ordering from the Dudes.’” said Silverman, who sits in their newly expanded offices in downtown Delray Beach. Not only will the Dudes deliver your meals with a smile but the choice of food and formation are as varied as the appetites they cater to. They deliver fresh local eggs, free range chickens, milk from heirloom cows and dairy products from Heritage Hen

Farm in Boynton Beach and just about anything else on your culinary wish list. There’s also a Dude Pantry that stocks drinks, chips, candy and soda. “We exist to brighten people’s day. We bring fresh local produce and support local businesses as much as possible. Despite all our expansion we still have a favorite saying, ‘Bringing the Good to Your Door.’” Bringing the good is their essence and core value. It’s also what sets their culture apart from traditional corporate ideology. “We are trying to adjust to the ‘whys’ of our company. Usually the goal is to make money and be profitable, but our purpose is to continue to do good for everyone. When you help people then everything falls into place,” said Koss, whose hair would disqualify him from IBM in a heartbeat. Koss continues to explain the Dude philosophy this way: “I wanted to create something where no one gets screwed. Here at DD’s everyone is happy and winning. The restaurants benefit, the customers love the service and the employees get to create a career where they are not a slave to a cubicle. I am passionate about creating opportunities for other young people to be successful by doing their best.” If this sounds like something Gandhi might say, you’re right. But the reality is that it works. Their new Boca Raton partner, Ryan Torchin started signing up restaurants and delivering food to hungry residents and so far he is very successful. Part of this success is that it costs a mere $5 to have anything delivered to your door (within reason) and the other reason is printed on the back of their DD T-shirts. “I will say Please and Thank You. I will high five you upon request. I will make you smile. I will be respectful. I will be on time and not wear gaudy jewelry. I will be there for you when the rain starts to fall. And I will hold open doors.” That is probably the reason that doors just keep opening for the Delivery Dudes. It’s just the natural evolution of goodness. DELIVERY DUDES 561- 900 - 7060 http://delray.deliverydudes.com Orders can be taken by phone or website

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special feature ║ the seagate spa

The Seagate Spa

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For a South Florida experience above and beyond compare, escape to the Seagate Spa. Savor the serenity at the 8,000 square-foot, lifestyle spa on stylish Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach.

The Women’s Tranquility Room at the Seagate Spa

Experience an indulgent range of personalized and regionally inspired services for women, men, and teens, all exclusively featuring Elemis products. Capturing the beauty and bliss of the beachside locale, the Seagate Spa soothes the senses with seven private treatment rooms, a Vichy shower, and a yoga studio. Guests also enjoy complimentary use of the state-of-the-art fitness center with its Technogym cardio and resistance equipment, along with certified personal trainers, available by appointment. A favorite of guests and locals alike, the award-winning destination is a fun and fabulous ambiance for any occasion or celebration. Exclusive offers and packages make these moments much more memorable. Enjoy a glorious girlfriend getaway with the Girls Just Want to Have Wine package filled with spirited winethemed treatments including a Chardonnay Pedicure, Merlot Anti-Aging Facial, Cabernet Body Polish and Grape Seed Renewal Body Massage. Gentlemen can be soothed and smoothed with our customized Men’s Facial, while adolescents can care for their skin with the Teen Facial for youthful beauty. At the Seagate Spa, highly trained therapists address the individual needs of clients with a full spectrum of face, body, and massage treatments. New and notable treatments include the Pro-Intense Lift Effect Facial, which shapes and firms the 64 March 2014 | www.AtlanticAveMagazine.com

skin with the natural power of plant stem cells, along with the Atlantic Glow Body Experience that offers radiant exfoliation from organic pineapple, papaya, and sugar. The Customized Sports Massage teams hot and cold stones with trigger point, deep tissue, and swedish massage methods. The signature Passage to Wellness is a three-hour, detoxifying treatment including massage, exfoliation and warm body wrap that indulges with sea-steeped ingredients that cleanse, tone, and detoxify. In the Seagate Spa’s Rain Massage, the ultimate in hydration is drenched with the energizing motion of an 80-minute massage. The entire body is exfoliated with coconut oil and sugarcane, then quenched with a warming rainfall of water throughout a relaxing body massage. For the ultimate in comfort and the utmost indulgence, the coveted Spa Suite allows for

THE SEAGATE’S EXCLUSIVE SPA SUITE

completely private pampering. Seagate Spa also offers unique seasonal and monthly packages specially designed for the body, skin, and nails. The Spa frequently hosts exclusive events with beauty experts and special products. What’s making waves in the month of March at the Seagate Spa? • On Saturday, March 8, 2014, enjoy a nutritious, prix fixe luncheon complete with mimosas and wine as Elemis experts demonstrate their newest anti-aging and resurfacing products specifically designed to feed and nourish your skin. The fourth annual luncheon presented by Seagate Spa and Elemis skincare experts will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Coral ballroom at The Seagate Hotel & Spa. A non-refundable $25 reservation deposit will be applied to your product purchase. • Spring into the season with a Day of Beauty on Saturday, March 22, 2014 from Seagate Spa and Saks Fifth Avenue, Boca Raton. Discover expert techniques, learn the latest beauty tips, and see the new colors of spring. All guests who book a luxurious 50-minute facial will receive a 30-minute personalized beauty experience with Dior Beauté specialists. From $125+, with wine and light spa fare included. For additional information about the Seagate Spa in Delray Beach, contact 561.665.4950, visit www. The Seagate Spa team (from left to right:) seagatespa.com or email appointRafira Cozmaniuc, Vivian Silva, Kim Dunn, Deborah Goldberg, Kathryn bilks, Jimena Menchaca, Jayson Serrano, Jacquelyn Ezzo, Joan Myers ments@theseagatespa.com.

Smart Real Estate Decision The risk of making the wrong move at the wrong time. That is the number one fear that paralyzes even the most seasoned buyers and sellers. And in Real Estate timing is everything. The Boca Delray area is full of potential. The dramatic city developments and the market conditions have created a perfect opportunity for buyers and sellers alike. But be warned, the luxurious properties and the quality lifestyle can easily fool you into making a money losing decision. For more than 15 years we’ve helped hundreds of buyers and sellers to differentiate between market hype and genuine investment opportunities. We can help you to make a smart real estate decision. Some of our clients are earning up to 12% return while we do all the work for them.

Why is now a great time to buy your next property in the Boca Delray area? We are asked that question almost daily. After all, we’re the experts in the local real estate market. We work, live and play here. We also know that when it comes to making any decision about your real estate, nothing increases your odds of winning, more than making an informed decision. For that reason, we

want to share with you our new report explaining “Why Now is a Great Time to Buy your Next Property in Boca Delray”. This is the same report we share with our longtime clients. However, today we want you to get our report so that you can also capitalize on this incredible opportunity in the current real estate market.

To receive your FREE report simply send a text message with your email address to 561.248.1139.

Thinking about buying or selling? Call Michael B. Dubin at 561.232.2012, email MDubin@RealtyEliteFLA.com, or stop by our office located on 55 S.E. 2nd Ave, Delray Beach. Content Copyright 2014 • Realty Elite International Corporation • All Rights Reserved • Realty Elite Logo is a Registered Service-Mark United States Patent and Trademark Office www.AtlanticAveMagazine.com | March 2014 65

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special feature ║ STUART & SHELBY

Be “cool” at one of Stuart & Shelby’s custom homes, sold by the Martel/ Halberg Team

STUART & SHELBY

Building Futures One Brick At A Time By Diane feen PHOTOS BY Melissa korman

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Everyone knows Chuck Halberg. His name is synonymous with Stuart & Shelby Development and his heart is always buried deep in a community project.

Since 2006 his company has been doing construction for private clients, businesses and non-profits in Palm Beach County. “My partners (Bill Neville and Chuck McGovern) and I have over 80 years combined experience in the construction industry and 34 years in the development and contracting industry in South Florida,” said Halberg. With the real estate industry taking off again Stuart & Shelby is buying land and building homes like in the good old days. Because of this they have teamed up with local Delray realtors Steve and Lori Martel of RE/MAX Advantage Plus. The Martel’s have 20 years experience in the real estate industry in the Northeast and four years ago they moved to Delray Beach. “This is the first time I have collaborated with outside 66 March 2014 | www.AtlanticAveMagazine.com

Stuart & Shelby and The Martel/ Halberg Team will “walk with you” through the whole process

realtors. But when we met Steve and Lori it just clicked. They put their faith in us and we needed widespread exposure for our new projects,” said Halberg, who recently won his third Ken Ellingsworth Community Service Award. Steve has a background in hotel management and together with Lori they have a case full of awards in the real estate industry. “I have worked for custom home builders, and my wife and I complement each other. I am the person who goes to the inspection, open houses and networking events and Lori does the paperwork and tends to the contract details. The lawyers love her because when we get to the closings there are no mistakes,” said Steve. Halberg is pretty happy about that. “Because the building business is taking off again we are building homes, which is why we needed a great team. The Martel’s are terrific down-to-earth people and we’re excited about this new team.” There is other news on the horizon for the Stuart & Shelby team. Pam Halberg wife of Chuck – has her real estate license and has joined the Martel’s at RE/MAX Advantage Plus. “After 30 years in accounting I never imagined a career change could be so welcoming and enjoyable. I already do Stuart & Shelby’s accounting so I feel like I was being groomed to do this. I am amazed

by the amount of referrals I have received from both our customers and neighbors. Working with Lori and Steve is a true partnership and everyday is an adventure” said Pam, who is often seen alongside Chuck in their community service and philanthropic endeavors. Not only did Stuart & Shelby just win the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award (for 2013-2014), but their clients can’t say enough good things about them. “We purchased a home last September from Stuart & Shelby long distance from Keller, Texas which is a bit scary. The negotiations were fair and equitable, the quality and value was great, and we feel like we got a good deal. That could have been the end of the story, but it is just the beginning. We had on-going conversations with Chuck, Patty and the Stuart & Shelby team to make sure everything is perfect when we move in. They have gone above and beyond all aspects of the deal and we feel very welcomed by our new friends at Stuart & Shelby. We highly recommend doing business with them,” said Mike O’Connell, Vice President On-Premise National Accounts for Russian Standard Vodka. There are others in the community who are bit by the Stuart & Shelby bug. “Our community is so fortunate to have someone as passionate and active in the community as Chuck. His heart is as big as Texas. So many of Delray’s nonprofit groups have benefited

from Chuck’s, and Stuart and Shelby’s generosity,” said Karen Granger, CEO of the Delray Chamber. One of those people is Pine Grove Elementary School Principal Joe Peccia. Halberg and his team helped build their Holiday Parade Float that won first prize. They are also helping to raise money to send the Safety Patrols from Pine Grove Elementary to Washington D. C. Steve, who is also a singer-songwriter, performs in local venues and works with the Stuart & Shelby team to raise money at special events. “Chuck has given us the support we needed so desperately from the business community. We have 31 kids going to Washington this year, and we have raised $31,000 toward the trip so far. This is an experience they will never forget – it is something I truly believe provide a rich foundation for their futures. Chuck is that guy I can pick up the phone and tell him what we need and within minutes I have support to accomplish the task. These blessings have such an impact on our kid’s lives and families,” said Peccia. That is just the way Halberg planned it. He continues to create avenues to do good things in his business so he can contribute to the fiber of the community. It’s what makes him happy and what endears him to those around him. STUART & SHELBY DEVELOPMENT 205 George Bush Boulevard - Delray Beach Phone: 561-637-7902 www.stuartandshelby.com

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special feature ║ Slash Fitness

Joe Ardagna, Owner/Strength Coach with battling rope intervales

Slash Fitness

Customizes A Workout That Works Just For You!

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Austin Brock, Joe Ardagna and Andy Sziraki

Unlike your “typical” gyms, cardio equipment and machines are nowhere to be found at Slash Fitness in Delray Beach. Instead, your body becomes the machine and their personal trainers become your biggest cheerleaders. The staff at Slash Fitness delivers the perfect fitness recipe that has been engineered and proven to improve muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and, most of all, constant encouragement to help you reach your ultimate goals. Slash is not a “do your own thing” fitness center. When you come to Slash Fitness, 68 March 2014 | www.AtlanticAveMagazine.com

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Want to look better and feel better about yourself not only today but tomorrow and the day after that...? Now you can with help from the fitness experts at Slash Fitness, where working out is customized to fit every individual.

you will meet their trainers and take one of many Slash sessions they offer using the latest and greatest in performance training equipment! The trainers will challenge you to perform your best to ensure that you get better every day through their individualized semi-private training sessions. Their 1-on-1 training without the accompanied hourly expense will help you to attain your health and fitness goals. That was the mission when owners Joe Ardagna, Austin Brock, and Andy Sziraki decided to open the doors to the fitness center and spread their healthy message.

“We wanted to provide cutting edge personal training mixed with body building, a group class atmosphere, athletic training, flexibility with yoga, and cardiovascular all in a 45-minute package,” said the owners, “At Slash Fitness, we are making the body your machine; it is working the entire time. We offer a unique training package that no one else does. We are the future of fitness.” The owners started their dream for a fitness center from the ground up and with many true followers who also believed in them. “We started our dream with our own

money and own passion. The road was pretty tough and we were so broke when we started that we resorted to buying used barbells that we spray painted black to look new, had a portable iPod speaker as our music system, literally couldn’t even afford to glue the rubber flooring down, and we made most of our own equipment from Home Depot. But we never gave up,” said Andy Sziraki. “Slash Fitness came mainly from our passion and progress in our individual personal training businesses.” But how does it work? At Slash Fitness, you can sign up for individual personal training or 45- minute group personal training sessions with highly qualified health and fitness experts. The training sessions offer body building, weight training, sculpt physique, and resistance training. They use a turf floor and guide you through various fitness classes that use techniques to sculpt your physiques with battling ropes, speed ladders, resistance bands and much more. Besides the unique workout routines, the classes are also small and individualized. People of all ages, from teenagers to in their 70s, and of all fitness levels, from professional athletes to new gym goers, come in to get in shape and in the best health of their life. Slash Fitness only allows 20 people per class; you can easily sign up via an app on your cell phone, online or by calling the gym. And the best part is the staff treats each person like they are part of the Slash family! “We pride ourselves on safety, instruction, and ensure that we are providing ev-

Brandon Brennan, strength coach teaching performance training

eryone a one-of-a-kind fitness experience,” said the owners. “The majority are here for general fitness, to look younger, stay leaner and to live a healthier lifestyle!” The owners find pride in the transformations they have seen from each of their members from day one as they make progress in their fitness goals. The success stories are countless from members coming in who are taking multiple medications to them being able to throw out their prescriptions. Other stories are clients who lose the pounds but gain much in self confidence. “There are many success stories from our members. We have seen people lose body fat and their overall daily health has improved. We have seen more changes in people here at Slash Fitness than in any other fitness method,” said Joe Ardagna. Slash fitness Team

“Our members have improved their daily life, and have lost a significant amount of weight while gaining muscle. Slash Fitness is more about turning your life into a healthy lifestyle and a healthy mantra,” added Austin Brock. Another unique feature is the friendly atmosphere offered at Slash Fitness. Staff are welcoming as soon as you step foot in the door and they show that they really care about your health and wellbeing. Plus, everyone in the classes are encouraging each other to meet their fitness goals. “We are a Slash Family. We strive to make this place different than any other gym. We help our members if they need it and offer individualized sessions. Plus, members interact with each other at the gym and outside of the gym. Here at Slash Fitness, you are not just a number on the computer screen but part of the family,” said Andy Sziraki. “We are in this to help people and inspire them to attain their peak physique and a better version of themselves, to make everyone happy and shredded. Most people come to us looking for a change in their bodies, their group of friends, a new motivator, or a new life! Once change happens, they change their life by changing their body. The humble feeling keeps us hungry to push the envelope and make our mark on the lives of people who train with us.” Call today to find out more about becoming a healthier and happy you! Learn about the Slash Fitness family! Slash Fitness 290 SE 6th Ave Delray Beach, FL 33483 561-865-5716 www.slashfitpro.com.

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special feature ║ IN THE GROVE HAIR STUDIO

Joe Ardagna And Whitney Smith Are Now At

IN THE GROVE HAIR STUDIO By Diane Feen

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If you watch the flow of clients who step inside the hair studio of Joe Ardagna and Whitney Smith you’ll see miraculous transformations. Guests walk in looking nice but walk out looking beautiful.

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And it’s not just one or two; it seems that everyone who crosses their path is bitten by the beauty bug. That’s because Joe is a Board Certified Hair Colorist with 35 years of experience and has a passion for making ordinary hair extraordinary. “We treat our customers like royalty. I pick a hair color that compliments their skin, their age and their hair texture. Whether it’s with hair, make-up, color or extensions I personalize a complete look for them that fits their lifestyle and allows their beauty to shine.” You don’t have to convince Debbie Petrell of Joe’s natural talent. She has been going to Joe to cut and highlight her blond tresses for years, and is anything but nonchalant about it. “I wouldn’t go to anyone else. Joe makes me look young and does a single process that adds color and highlight to my hair. I come every four weeks,” said Petrell who walked out of Joe’s shop with a spring in her step. There is something special about the Joe-Whitney team. They complement each other in different yet similar ways. Each is passionate about transforming hair by way of color, cut, extensions and Keratin treatments. The results as Joe calls it, is the Wow Factor. Whitney doesn’t mention it, but her clients swear she has it. “Whitney is amazing. She has been coloring and cutting my hair for two years. She gave me a Keratin treatment and my hair is silky and smooth and I don’t need a blow dryer. My husband doesn’t understand why I drive so far to get my hair colored, but I would drive to Miami to see Whitney if I had to. For my wedding she did the most beautiful updo,” said Colene Frost of West Palm Beach. Both Joe and Whitney specialize in mak-

ing clients feel and look beautiful. Sometimes that means adding extensions to make hair thicker or longer in length. The process is a bit arduous but both Joe and Whitney are so focused on this beauty enhancing task that clients often relax while undergoing their transformation. The reason is simply that the results speak for themselves. “When I first started going to Joe I had short blond hair that was damaged. When I found Joe he totally transformed my hair. He added extensions to make it longer and suggested adding ombre highlights. All of my friends say my hair looks striking and no one can tell I’m wearing extensions. He’s the best,” said Audra Murray. Whitney is equally as revered as Joe in the beauty arena. That is why their rather small space seems larger because of the camaraderie and shared respect. Some say it’s like being with family; others call it a home away from home. Lauren Hall went to grade school with Whitney and now goes to see her every two weeks to have her hair colored. “My hair was chin length and I wanted to grow it long and Whitney said, ‘If you want healthy long hair give me a year.’ Now my hair goes down to the middle of my back and I get Keratin treatments to relax my hair

and make it smooth and silky. I wouldn’t let anyone else touch my hair but Whitney,” said Hall, whose blond tresses looked camera ready when she left. Joe and Whitney share the belief that hair is delicate but pliable enough to withstand anything that Mother Nature blows its way. You can see it in their fierce determination and self assurance that hair can be trained and tamed to match the person’s inner beauty. There’s no drama, but a lot of skill and passion in action. Joe is adamant that Whitney has the DNA to be the best in her field and Whitney’s mega watt smile is proof positive that her calling is hair styling and coloring. “Joe is so caring, and when he touches you your life is changed. The way he does color is one step ahead of anyone else. He knows exactly what color will look good on each person,” said Whitney who was born and raised in Delray Beach. It can be said that time is of no importance when in the company of this dynamic duo. At 7pm on a weekday the pace of beautifi-

cation is still in full swing. Louise, who was born in England, met Whitney when she cut her husband’s hair. Now she comes every few weeks to have her chestnut brown roots touched up and refreshed by Whitney. “A lot of colorists dry out your hair, but not Whitney. She is a first class professional stylist. I am thrilled to have found her.” Happy clients like Louise are what both Whitney and Joe are good at cultivating. “We bend over backwards to please our clients. You have to love this business and wow clients, otherwise you won’t last,” adds Joe. It looks like the Wow Factor has permeated the premises because it’s been 35 years for Joe and seven for Whitney and their popularity continues to soar. In the Grove Hair Studio 215 NE 1st St. (in Pineapple Grove) Joe Ardagna - 603-994-2129 jardagna50@yahoo.com Whitney Smith - 561-351-1617 They offer individual consultations for complete makeovers – “We like to think of ourselves as day-makers, we will make your day.”

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special feature ║ St. Baldrick’s Foundation

Local Volunteers to Shave Their Heads to Support Childhood Cancer Research By lINDA BROWN

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Childhood cancers make up less than 1% of all cancers diagnosed each year. About 10,450 children in the United States under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with cancer in 2014. Childhood cancer rates have been rising slightly for the past few decades.

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Because of major treatment advances in recent decades, more than 80% of children with cancer now survive 5 years or more. Overall, this is a huge increase since the mid-1970s, when the 5-year survival rate was about 60%. Still, cancer is the second leading cause of death in children (after accidents). About 1,350 children younger than 15 years old are expected to die from cancer in 2014.

That’s the motivation that drives the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteerdriven charity dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research. The Foundation will host one of its signature head-shaving events at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts at Old School Square on March 14, from 7-11 p.m.

At this moving event, more than 150 volunteers will shave their heads in solidarity with kids with cancer and raise money to “Conquer Childhood Cancers.” So why all the shaved heads? Because worldwide a child is diagnosed with cancer every three minutes, and one in five children diagnosed in the U.S. will not survive. With only 4 percent of all federal cancer re-

search funding dedicated to pediatric cancer research, St. Baldrick’s Foundation volunteers, supporters and donors are needed to continue the battle against this devastating disease. This year’s head shaving event will be held in conjunction with the city’s 46th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival one of the biggest celebrations of the year in Delray Beach. The St. Baldrick’s event kicks off the weekend long festivities which also includes a two day Siamsa (Irish Variety Show) and Party, featuring Irish step dancing, traditional pipe and drum bands, Irish storytelling, tales of Celtic Mythology, food, beer, live music and ending with the Celtic tradition of the Circle of Lights. The Irish Siamsa is hosted by the Master Leprechaun himself, the original Jack Ryan, the Bard of Belmar, Shanachie of the Irish Riviera and the Jersey Shore’s Storyteller extraordinaire. Professor Ryan is an encyclopedia of all things Irish and sure to educate and entertain. The Irish Siamsa takes place in Downtown Delray Beach at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts at the corner of Atlantic and Swinton Avenue. Festivities begin at 5:00 PM, Friday, March 14th and continue on through Saturday evening in conjunction with the Parade.

About St. Baldrick’s Foundation The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteerdriven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. St. Baldrick’s coordinates its signature head-shaving events worldwide where participants collect pledges to shave their heads in solidarity with kids with cancer, raising money to fund research. Since 2005, St. Baldrick’s has awarded more than $127 million to support lifesaving research, making the Foundation the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants. St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to younger professionals who will be the experts of tomorrow. Funds awarded also enable hundreds of local institutions to participate in national pediatric cancer clinical trials, and the new International Scholar grants train researchers to work in developing countries. For more information about the St. Baldrick’s Foundation please call 1.888.899.BALD or visit www.StBaldricks.org. “The Book of Jonah” is published by Henry Holt and Company of New York. The retail price is $28. Go to www.henryholt.com.

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special feature ║ law offices of Taryn G. Sinatra, P.A.

Taryn Sinatra A Reliable Attorney for all your family law matters By Nicol Jenkins

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Dealing with divorce, child custody or other family matters can be difficult. It’s important to have the right attorney by your side; one that you can count on through the tough times, answer your complex questions and truly care about you and your family.

Taryn Sinatra is the one to turn to when you are going through a family law matter. Attorney Taryn Sinatra and her firm, The Law Office of Taryn G. Sinatra PA, has a long standing history of assisting clients with all their family law needs.

The boutique style law firm, conveniently located in the heart of Delray Beach, provides individualized attention and much patience and guidance during each stage and every aspect of a client’s case. Taryn Sinatra is a true advocate for her cli-

Taryn G. Sinatra, Esq.

ent’s legal rights. Her areas of practice include: dissolution of marriage, alimony, child support, paternity, child custody, domestic violence and anything family related. “I often see people at their worst time, but I help them close that chapter and move forward,” said Sinatra. The local attorney especially enjoys serving the community of Delray Beach, and cities throughout Broward and Palm Beach County. “I love Delray Beach; It’s an upscale but down-to-earth City. Our current location is in the heart of downtown Delray Beach, which clients seem to like. We’re in a place with character, but also a place that is convenient,” she said. Taryn Sinatra received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Central Florida in 2001. Then being inspired to pursue a career in law, she enrolled at Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center and received her law degree in 2005. After working as a Certified Legal Intern with the Broward County State Attorney’s Office during law school, she began her career as an Assistant State Attorney in Broward County in 2005, where she prosecuted various crimes from misdemeanors to first-degree felonies. After gaining much criminal law experience, Taryn decided she wanted to work in the private civil sector. She then worked as an associate attorney with a small firm in Boca Raton in 2009, focusing her practice on marital and family law. In March 2010, Taryn opened her own practice and founded the Law Offices of Taryn G. Sinatra, P.A., to continue to work in the areas of marital and family law. Born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in

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Long Island, New York, Taryn then moved in 1990 where she was raised in Palm Bay, Florida. Taryn has been a South Florida resident since 2002 and currently lives in Palm Beach County with her husband and son. Taryn is the current Secretary of the South Palm Beach County Florida Association for Women Lawyers, and is also the current Secretary for the Young Lawyers Section of the South Palm Beach County Bar Association. “Whether it is a divorce or child custody or child support case, I want to address it, finish it, close that chapter for them and help them move on. It is a stressful time for people; I like to look at it like I’m helping them and getting them out of that stressful situation,” said Sinatra. Unlike some other law firms, the Law Office of Taryn G. Sinatra provides personalized service with the owner, Taryn Sinatra, and her office assistant being very accessible to each of their client’s needs. The firm also offers competitive rates in this tough economy. “It is a small firm, which has many benefits for the client. Clients have access to me. I am very hands on with each of my clients and give them the attention they want. I want them to feel like they are being listened to and have access to their attorney throughout the entire process,” said Sinatra, adding, “We have patience for what they are going through; we listen and give each one of them the individualized attention that they need and want and should be getting.” By working with the Law Offices of Taryn G. Sinatra, P.A., you can rest assured that you will have an experienced and effective advocate in your corner to protect and defend your legal rights. Taryn Sinatra is dedicated to strong advocacy to protect her clients, while always maintaining the highest level of professionalism to uphold the integrity of her practice.

Taryn Sinatra understands that divorce and family law matters can have a great financial burden on an individual and family. She offers reasonable retainer requirements and competitive and fair rates, and will fight, where applicable, to obtain attorney’s fees on a client’s behalf. As every case is different, the cost of legal representation will vary from case-to-case depending on the legal issues to be addressed and on whether the case will be litigious or one that can be resolved by agreement. But no matter the case, Taryn Sinatra strives to work with her clients to help them through the financial burden. Taryn Sinatra’s clients and others are grateful for her dedication and efficiency. So much so that she has recently received top honors and accolades. Sinatra was featured in the Attorney at Law Magazine Broward and Palm Beach edition as one of only 14 attorneys to watch in 2014. She was also selected as a Rising Star in the Super Lawyers publication for 2014. She also remains very active in her community of Delray Beach. “I never want my clients to feel like they are in the dark during the process. I spend time with clients so they can feel a certain level of comfort in knowing what is happening at every stage of their case,” said Sinatra. “Although it’s seen as one of the toughest areas of the law, I enjoy what I do. In this practice, it is an art form to know when to take a softer approach and when to be more aggressive. At the end of the day, I am always fair and honest with my clients and will work my hardest to obtain the best outcome for them and their family. The Law Office of Taryn G. Sinatra PA 88 NE 5 AVE - Delray Beach 561-732-7600 taryn@sinatralegal.com. www.sinatralegal.com

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special feature ║ Fun Staycation Ideas for Spring Break in Delray Beach

Fun Staycation Ideas for Spring Break h c a e B y in Delra By Nicol Jenkins

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Those who call Delray Beach home can count their lucky stars that they can be outdoors and enjoying life 365 days a year. Since they already live in a vacation town, they won’t have to travel far to find fun activities for their entire family this Spring Break.

During the holiday, which runs from March 17th through March 21st, parents won’t have to stress about where to take their kids or travel to an overcrowded and expensive tourist destination. There’s plenty to do right in your own backyard. The first stop is the quaint yet breathtaking beaches of Delray, where the sun is always shining and the fun never ends. Bring your entire family to play in the sand or in the waves. Build a sandcastle, play beach volleyball, or other sports with friends. A fun day on the water is also a must. There are many water sports and activities, such as surfing, paddle boarding, kite surfing, kayaking, jet skiing, and much more. Snorkeling and diving are also favorites on Delray Beach. For those first-time fishers, you could also charter a boat and fish with your family and friends for the day. Or you could even go sailing for the first time! Whatever you decide to do, remember to take lots of underwater pictures to keep as memories. After a fun filled day, you could enjoy dinner

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The Yamato-kan, a Japanese style house in the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

at one of the many five-star restaurants on or near Atlantic Avenue. After experiencing what the beautiful Delray beaches have to offer, bring your family and friends to a cultural experience that they won’t forget. You won’t have to travel to Japan to be immersed in their culture, the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach offers a taste of Japan in your own neighborhood. The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has been at the center of Japanese arts and culture in South Florida, with rotating exhibitions in its galleries, tea ceremonies performed monthly in its Seishin-an tea house, an educational outreach program with local schools and organizations, and Japanese traditional festivals celebrated for the public several times a year. The Morikami Museum houses 5,000 Japanese art objects and artifacts, including a 500-piece collection of tea ceremony items, more than 200 textile pieces and a recent fine art acquisition. The 200 acres that surround The

Morikami’s two museum buildings include expansive Japanese gardens with strolling paths, resting areas, a tropical bonsai collection, small lakes with koi and other wildlife, nature trails, pine forests and park and picnic areas. You can even find Buddha and rub his belly for good luck! After touring the unique exhibits and strolling the gardens, you can dine on Japanese delicacies, such as the Spicy Krab Roll and Sashimi Salad, at the Cornell Cafe. The open-air cafe overlooks the tranquil gardens and serves up Pan-Asian inspired menu that’s as delicious as it is healthy. Be sure to save room for a tasty dessert treat. After the unique cultural experience, be sure to visit the Morikami Museum Store and find an authentic souvenir to bring home with you

Little Blue Heron was photographed by Gloria hopkins near the back ponds of Wakodahatchee

as a keepsake! I’m certain you’ll have such a good time that you’ll want to come back again and again- and you can! Check out their membership program and its special offers by visiting www.morikami.org. Discover wildlife at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands located in suburban Delray Beach, on the east side of Jog Road between Woolbright Road and Atlantic Avenue. Over 140 species of birds have been spotted at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands. When you visit, your family can get a tour of the parks and a variety of wildlife, including alligators, turtles, birds and much more. For more information, visit www.pbcgov.com/waterdelray beach tennis center

utilities/wakodahatchee. If you’re looking to take a swing at playing tennis like the pros, then look no further than the Delray Beach Tennis Center. The full-service tennis facility with 14 clay courts, 6 hard courts, and an 8,200 seat stadium is located in the heart of Delray Beach. Home to international tennis tournaments and events, the Delray Beach Tennis Center is well known for its many programs. Spring Break is the perfect time to pick up a racquet and visit the center and check out their many classes and fitness programs. For more information, visit www.delraytennis.com. Where can you swim with the fish, dine in paradise, and spend the night in a tropical oasis in your own hometown? The Sundy House boasts an award winning restaurant, one of the only naturalized, freshwater “living” pools in the country, and has a rich history. Delray Beach’s first Mayor, John Sundy, built this home for his family and they lived here for nearly 80 years. Plus, there are countless more beautiful and unique hotels in Delray Beach that are great staycation locations for the holiday. Special exhibits, theatre, arts and more

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can be found in Delray. The Delray Beach Center for the Arts at Old School Square is an award-winning nationally recognized arts center, formerly known as Old School Square Cultural Arts Center, successfully combined historic preservation and the arts to become the catalyst for the 1990’s renaissance of downtown Delray Beach. The Center offers plenty of special events, outdoor concerts and festivals. For more information and for details on upcoming events, visit http://delraycenterforthearts.org. These are just a few of the many attractions that the City of Delray Beach has to offer during Spring Break and every day of the year!

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THE DELRAY BEACH CLUB By Diane feen

There’s a saying that you live longer when you share it with others. That’s easier said than done – especially if you’re single. But it doesn’t have to be.

One of the hidden gems of Delray Beach lies just within your grasp. It has recreational activities, a private beach that celebrities would covet, social events, intellectual programs, tennis, bridge and a fitness center. If all this sounds too good to be true, it’s not. The Delray Beach Club is one of the quieter unsung heroes of our town. The private member-owned beach club sits on 3.5 acres of pristine oceanfront property that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. The clubhouse was recently renovated and the social calendar is in full swing. And one of its major advantages over some clubs is that they cater to families, children and single people of all ages. They even added an Open Table (for anyone who wants to join others) in the dining room. There are also unlimited activities to engage your mind, body and soul. If you’re a morning person you can start 78 March 2014 | www.AtlanticAveMagazine.com

out your day in sunny fashion at Coffee Talk by the Sea. Enjoy coffee and conversation under the poolside tent with a full view of the ocean. Of course there is a swimming pool nearby (and the ocean) if you find yourself yearning to make the most of your aerobic capacity. There are other activities throughout the day to challenge your cerebral landscape. There are Bridge games and lessons, Canasta, a Book Club, an Art Club, Theater Trips, Luncheons, Lectures, Musical entertainment and other activities. This month there is a Wick Theater & Costume Museum Tour, a fashion show and luncheon, and a book club discussion followed by dinner. Its activities like these that have created the perfect landscape for Floridians who may be retired but still want to enjoy exercising their intellectual and social sides. “There are so many social activities like cruises, theater events, music, hors-d-oeuvres, social events and dancing outside. We have been members for 13 years and moved to Florida from Ontario, Canada. Once you belong to the Delray Beach Club you make friends and a whole new lifestyle opens up to you,” said Bill Martin. The Martin’s are not the only members who find the social calendar at the Delray Beach Club a many splendored thing. Their Friday Night “Mix & Mingle” by the pool is highlighted by live entertainment and hors d’oeuvres, and is the perfect social solution for families, couples and singles. They also have dinner and dancing in the main dining room (with a panoramic view of the ocean), holiday celebrations with a front row seat for July 4th fireworks, Memorial Day festivities, Labor Day and New Years Eve. For children there are games and activities. The more casual dining area, known as the Grille Room, has all the comforts of old

Florida with design elements that make it country club chic. It’s definitely a place that Hemmingway would have held court. There’s Happy Hour in the Grille Room, live music, dinner and cocktails. The cozy dark wood, wicker and modern overhead fans make it the perfect place for family and social gatherings. Dining by the sea is wonderful and so is coffee talk, but if you listen to the talking heads of modern medicine they will tell you to get out of your chair and exercise. That’s why The Delray Beach Club has a fitness center to energize and exercise your most precious asset – your body. There are Men’s and Ladies Locker Rooms, Fitness Equipment, Exercise Classes, Personal Training Sessions, Water Aerobics and assorted Massages, Body treatments and facials. For tennis lovers there are Har-Tru® Tennis Courts, special tennis events and a USPTA certified tennis pro. They also have tennis leagues, pro-ams and Sunday Tennis Socials followed by dinner by the sea. If you have children The Delray Beach Club has everything you need to keep them entertained and happy. There is a Kids Activity Center and a Kids Club that offers arts and crafts activities and swim lessons. There’s also a vibrant Kids Summer Camp. It’s this family friendly

environment that has local financial executive, Bryan DeFrances so enamored with The Delray Beach Club. “There is a great blend of activities for both adults and children. We feel safe and secure there – the kids can go out and play and we love it as well. We use the pool, eat in the Grille Room and love the Friday Night Mix and Mingle. The Delray Beach Club is a great way to bring the whole family together in a safe and secure environment. We are so grateful we joined.” There is another wonderful thing about belonging to a private club –you become a part of their extended family. “There are no strangers at our club, only friends who have not met. If you dine solo we have an “Open Table” so you can mix and mingle with other members, and we have activities for a diverse group of members. We try our hardest to make sure everyone is happy here,” said General Manager Shane Peachey. The Delray Beach Club is a veritable treasure that will fill your social calendar and your heart with joy. They invite you to come along for the ride. For membership information contact Diane Roberts at 561-278-6226. The Delray Beach Club is located at 2001 South Ocean Blvd. in Delray.

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Ponies and Players at

International Polo Club Palm Beach

By Skip Sheffield

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High-goal professional polo is no longer played in Boca Raton or in Gulf Stream, though the Gulf Stream Polo name survives in a new location in Wellington.

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High-goal polo is alive and well and it is being played at a higher level than ever at the International Polo Club Palm Beach, 3667 120th Ave. South, Wellington. 20-goal tournament play for the 2014 season occurs at 3 p.m. every Sunday through April 20. In the month of February teams competed for the Ylivisaker Cup, named for former Yale Polo Team captain and Palm Beach Polo and Country Club founder Bill Ylivisaker. On March 2 the USPA C.V. Whitney Cup, named in memory of Cornelius Vanderbilt “Sonny” Whitney and his cousin John Hay Whitney, will be decided. Competition March 9-23 is for the 26-goal Piaget USPA Gold Cup, which has been hosted at the IPC since 2007. March 30-April April 20 is the grand finale: the Maserati U.S. Open Polo Championship.

The U.S. Open Polo competition dates back to 1904. It has been played at the IPC since 2004. The very best polo players in the world compete at the International Polo Club. General admission is surprisingly low at just $10, to encourage public awareness of the very expensive sport. Polo is played on a field 300 yards long and 160 yards wide. It is the largest field of any organized sport. There are six seven-minute, 30-second chukkers in a game, with a brief halftime intermission. Spectators are invited at that time to walk the field and stomp down divots in the turf made by the horsesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hooves. This is for the safety of the horses and riders. There are four players on a team, with positions 1 and 2 attacking, No. 3 midfield and No. 4 playing defense. Handicaps in polo range from - 2 to 10 goals, which is the highest rating. There are more 10-goal players competing at IPC than anywhere in the world. The photos accompanying this story were shot by Mike Gora at the finals of the Joe Barry Memorial Cup January 26. Valiente emerged victorious over Tonkawa 13-8. For more information call 561-204-5687 or go to www.InternationalPoloClub.com.

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ASPIRE SKINCARE & BEAUTY Dermatology with a Heart By Diane feen

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As a young girl growing up in Corpus Christi, Texas Dianna Sellers used to read fashion magazines and try to imagine herself in that glamorous world. She was so enamored with top model Gia Carangi that she began experimenting with make-up to achieve the cover-girl look on herself and her friends.

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This quest to achieve beauty and maintain beautiful skin has stayed with Sellers since then. She began her career at the first Prescriptives Cosmetic counter at Dillard’s in New Orleans – and hasn’t looked back since. But the scope of her career path has changed quite a bit from those innocent glances at Cosmopolitan Magazine. “My fascination with beauty has expanded and still runs deep. I have a passion for skin care, beauty technologies, make-up and all aspects of the beauty industry. Although she worked for some of the gi-

ants in the cosmetics field (Clinique, Elizabeth Arden and Sisley) Sellers had bigger dreams. In 1994 she joined the Thermolase Corporation, a pioneer in laser hair removal and laser facials. Sellers and the Thermolase team were instrumental in developing products for Medi Spas and Day Spas. In 1999 she began working with a new technology called Microdermabrasion and soon was training physicians and estheticians on this skincare regime. From there she worked with Cold Light LED Therapy and Radio frequency for skin tightening and body contouring. “My philosophy is all about looking great for your age and my goal is to help clients find the right answers for total skincare and facial rejuvenation,” said Sellers, founder of Aspire Skincare. It is at her intimate salon that Sellers uses these advanced techniques she has honed throughout the years. “As a Florida-based licensed paramedical aesthetician my greatest desire is to help clients feel and look beautiful in a safe non-invasive way. I research the industry daily to bring the latest beauty treatments from the celebrity world, including the latest make-up tips.” Sellers offers specialty treatments such as Microdermabrasion that exfoliates the skin and decreases the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. “My most popular treatments are a Vitamin C facial with vitamins and minerals and an Enzyme facial that uses pineapple and papaya to take off dead skin.” Blair Jones has seen the benefits of Sellers Microdermabrasion and radio Frequency treatments first hand. “Dianna gives me facials and other treatments and it really makes me feel great. The difference is very visible and I have a glow when I leave her. She also does my make-up and pinpoints the right color to compliment my skin. When I first started treatments with her people would come in and say I looked 10 years younger,” said the Delray caterer and owner of Artistic Artichoke Café. Sellers expertise is not only keeping skin looking youthful and beautiful, but she makes custom blended mineral make-up for clients as well. “I have an uncanny ability to select the right mineral powder blend to achieve the correct undertone for your skin. Once we have the right undertone I create a color palette for clients that can be used for foundation, eye shadow, blush, bronzers and lipstick. I can create a natural look for you or a dramatic one, whichever you want.” Sellers also prides herself on helping

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smokers skin gain back the natural glow to their skin through microcirculation and oxygen treatments. She also specializes in helping client’s improve skin tone and texture of skin so they don’t have to wear make-up. But it is the radio frequency treatments that really helped client Dr. Mike. “It has been amazing how after only three treatments of Radio Frequency on my neck, my friends, family and patients have commented that I look refreshed and younger. Even my wife wondered what happened to my Turkey neck,” said the Delray Beach chiropractor. Radio Frequency Skin Tightening, according to Sellers, is a non-invasive way of tightening loose skin around the forehead, eyes, cheeks, chin and neck. “Fine lines and wrinkles are diminished, luminosity is returned to skin and the collagen levels increase. This relaxing treatment will make you feel and look younger all in a lunch hour!” Recently Sellers joined Viora as a clinical trainer and practice development consultant. “Viora is a market-leading manufacturer and technology provider of advanced radiofrequency, light-based systems and Diamond Tip microdermabrasion for the global aesthetic and medical markets. They offer a wide range of applications including body contouring, cellulite reduction, as well

as phototherapy (Intense Pulsed Light). It is also used for anti-aging treatments that enable medical aesthetic professionals to treat dermatological conditions such as wrinkles, age spots, pigmentation, acne, hair removal, vascular lesions, active acne, cellulite, hyper pigmentation, sun damages and more.” Sellers also offers a variety of facials ranging from Detox, Clarifying, Stress Recovery, Vitamin C to Enzyme facials. Personal Trainer Mitch of Boca Raton swears by them. “Since I have been going to Dianna for regular facials my skin has never looked better. The improvements in my skin were instant and her products are not only amazing but affordable. She is knowledgeable about her profession and is a she is a great person to be around.” There are lots of others who agree with Mitch. They can feel Sellers unequivocal passion and commitment to helping her client’s look and feel their best. “My favorite saying is ‘Find Your Beautiful’ and after 27 years in this industry my goal is still to share the latest beauty secrets with others.” Dianna Sellers Aspire Skincare & Beauty 140 NE 2nd Ave suite 28 561-504-3992 deseller@aspireskincarebeauty.com

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Colony Cabaña Club

Where Heaven Meets Earth By Diane Feen Photos by melissa korman

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If heaven has an earthly counterpart it lies just South of Linton Blvd. on A1A. The entrance has no flashy signs and no handsome valet parkers. In its place is a glorious beach club that beckons you inside with an allure that is purely magical.

The Colony Cabaña Club has always been an oasis of serenity, but the pool area was recently renovated by the architecturally brilliant owner, Jestena Boughton. The tropical foliage continues to nurture the grounds with its inherent beauty but additional palm trees have joined their ranks. The crowning glory of this updated jewel is the salt water swimming pool, which was originally built in 1957. Although authenticity is the hallmark of this beach club, the pool area was ripe for up a facelift. Not a major operation, mind you, but a rejuvenation that melds history with art as its muse. The rectangular pool (that replaced a kidney shaped one) is tastefully decorated with hand-painted floral tiles, 84 March 2014 | www.AtlanticAveMagazine.com

Colony Hotel & Cabana Club managers, cousins Hilary Roche and Jestena Boughton at the artisan ladder

clamshell fountain set in glass tiles makes soothing sounds over underwater bench in plunge pool

artistic pavers and a plunge pool with marine colored glass and clamshell fountain. The pool is now quite suitable for swimming laps with its 25 meters (82 ft. by 42 ft.) and regulation Olympic size. With its overlapping infinity style, the refection of the water seems to cast a glow over those sitting nearby. It doesn’t take too much to mesmerize beach club guests because of the subtle new touches of color that have been added. Cloth covered wood cushioned chairs and chaise lounges are complemented by lime green end tables and blue umbrellas by the pool. New cabanas were added that face the beach and a bright green fence encases all this wonderment. Boughton’s philosophy has always been about preserving the inherent brilliance of Florida’s native fiber and lifestyle, and it is with this mindset that she has gone about updating the pool area. If you’re not familiar with this hidden treasure it is one of the Colony Hotel’s finest assets. Although the Colony Cabaña Club is a private beach club, it is available for use by all Colony Hotel guests. The beach club has a private 250-feet beach, a heated salt-water pool, 29 beach cabañas, sturdy cloth umbrellas, colorful seashell decorated changing rooms, showers, towels and complimentary WiFi and parking. There is also a quiet area drenched in Florida’s finest foliage with comfy chairs. They also serve lunch (from noon to 2:30) at their outdoor ocean view Sea Grape Grill. Choices range from sandwiches to grilled specialties, burgers and a kids menu. And the best part – they have a chef who makes fresh meals with local ingredients. Although it seems like a typical beach club café, Jerry Feigelson knows

freshwater plunge pool is warm in winter and cool in summer, the motto of the two Boughton Colony Hotels before 2000 when the Delray Colony Hotel stopped closing in summer.

otherwise. “I come to the Colony Hotel and Cabaña Club a few times a year with my wife Shelly and we love it. The new pool and landscaping is unbelievable. But the café is a diamond in the rough. The food is fresh and creatively done and the service is incredible. It is so great here we like to keep it a secret.” What’s not a secret is that The Colony Cabaña Club is pet friendly and offers private cabanas for rent to members and guests of the hotel. If you decide to stay at the hotel, one of Florida’s truest treasures, there is van service to take you to the beach club. It’s one of the reasons that retired business executive Ken Frey comes from Rhode Island every year. “I have been staying at the Colony Hotel for four years and my wife and I love The Cabaña Club. The recent renovation of the pool area is magnificent and we love to come here to relax,” said Frey as he clutched a book by Robert Steele. When the full moon rises (once a month) Cabaña Club guests get to celebrate this celestial event at the full moon party. Guests and members can bring their own food and beverages and listen to live music. Ice, glasses and a refrigerator is provided so guests can bring their own wine, tablecloths and food for the evening. The Colony Cabaña Club is also available to rent for special events, sunset cocktail parties, private dinners, beach

weddings and receptions. “The spectacular ocean views and colorful sunsets are the perfect backdrop to making life-long memories. We will help personalize the arrangements for you as well.” If you haven’t been to The Colony Hotel you’re in for a rare treat. It’s a mixture of old world charm combined with historical Florida significance. The colorful Flaglerera Mediterranean style hotel adheres to its early roots but has enough of modernity to make it an ideal place for a vacation or stay-cation. The calming presence - and lack of pretense – is what provides guests with a true vacation from reality and big city life. Boughton has kept the hotel’s spirit intact with the original terrazzo flooring, Ficks Reed wicker furniture, a player piano, hand-operated Otis elevator, a switchboard and a sweeping banquet room that hails from another era. The wood paneled bar in the lobby also adds coziness and relevance, and the rooms are authentically charming. The Colony Hotel is clearly a historic landmark that harkens back to an earlier time and place when charm and authenticity trumped glitz and glass. Colony Hotel & Cabaña Club 525 East Atlantic Avenue - 1801 South Ocean Blvd. Delray Beach - 561-276-4123 This non-smoking hotel and beach club welcomes pets

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Rand McNally Teams with Delray Beach To Create New Mobile Tourism Information App by Rich Pollack

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Vacationers or business travelers heading to South Florida can now find out all they need to know about what Delray Beach has to offer while they’re on the go, thanks to a new mobile app created by Rand McNally as part of its new Best Town Travels program.

The app, which can be downloaded for free, provides visitors and potential visitors from all over the country with easy access to everything from an overview of the area to listings of things to do, places to stay and restaurants to visit. “If you’re on the road and on your way to Florida, you can plan your whole visit to Delray Beach before you even get here,” says Stephanie Immelman, executive director of the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative (DBMC), who worked with Rand McNally to help build the app. ”This is one more way we’re helping to lead people from all over the country to Delray Beach. Set to officially launch next year, Rand McNally’s Best Town Travel guide will include apps for selected cities from around the country. The cost for the program is expected to be $15,000 per city; however, there is no charge for Delray Beach because it was chosen by Rand McNally to be the test site. “We’re honored that Rand McNally selected Delray Beach for the Beta test after interviewing several other cities,” Immelman said. “This is a wonderful opportunity for us to showcase our community.” Rand McNally representatives said a previous working relationship with the DBMC and a comprehensive visitor information website already in place, helped make Delray Beach an easy choice to be the first in the Best Towns Travels guide. “Delray Beach was a previous proud winner of our annual Best of the Road program and provided us with valuable input and feedback while we were developing the concept and functionality of the app,” said Rebecca Oistad, 86 March 2014 | www.AtlanticAveMagazine.com

vice president of Digital Strategy and Business Development for Rand McNally. “Delray Beach already had the VisitDelrayBeach.org website, content and team in place to work hand in hand with our group.” With just a few taps on a smart phone or tablet, those interested in visiting Delray Beach can see photos of the area and get listings of several attractions and hospitality-related businesses. “This is an easy and efficient way to find the best places to stay and attractions to see while visiting in Delray Beach,” said Stephen Chrisanthus, associate director of the DBMC. Initially, Chrisanthus said, Rand McNally limited how many listings it included but the num-

ber will continue to grow over time. “The app is loaded with great information already, but we’ll be adding more in the coming months,” he said. The free app is available at: https://itunes. apple.com/us/app/visit-delray-beach/ id767710231 To view the Best Town Travels guide for Delray Beach online visit: http://apps.facebook. com/delray-beach-guide/ For those looking for more information, the app also offers a link to the comprehensive website, developed by the DBMC – www.visitdelraybeach.org “The website is great for more details, but when you’re on the go, the app is the easy way to find everything you need,” Chrisanthus said. Both Immelman and Chrisanthus say the partnership on the development of the app has helped assure top quality and also helps further link Delray Beach to Rand McNally, the trusted name for road-trip information. “We’re tied to Rand McNally and to their national brand,” Immelman said. “Ours is the app that they’ll be showcasing across the country.”

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DELRAY DENTAL It’s A Family Affair By diane feen

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If there’s one thing that Dr. John and Dr. Ted Ritota are adamant about it’s that customer service has gone the way of the Edsel. And they’re right.

That’s why they’re taking it up a notch to offer not only great dentistry, but excellent customer service. While customer service may be an overused term in our vernacular it’s alive and well at Delray Dental. “We excel at immediate relief of pain and if there’s an emergency we get you in the office as soon as possible. The weekend of the Championship Football games I got a call at 6:30pm from a patient whose veneer had popped off. She wanted to know if we could see her right away and within 35 minutes we corrected her dental problem,” said Dr. John. Emergency care is only one aspect of what makes Delray Dental such a unique place in today’s business climate. Not only have Dr. John and Dr. Ted been practicing dentistry for the past 33 years – but

it’s been in the same Delray Beach location. They also come from a long line of medical professionals. Their father Dr. John P. Ritota was a dentist for 57 years in New Jersey and their uncle Michael was a cardiologist for 63 years. And to make this family-centric office a trifecta their mother Dolores now works in the office three days a week. Although Dolores is proud of her two sons, there are others in the community who are equally as smitten with their dental abilities. “I had all my silver fillings replaced with a new technology and they did a beautiful job. I also had cosmetic work done and it was outstanding work. They’re not only meticulous, but they are great doctors and great gentlemen,” said Michael DeSimone.

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Delray Dental could be classified as old-fashioned dentistry, but the old fashioned part is purely familial and caring. They have all the latest technologies and pride themselves on doing all aspects of dentistry - implants, crowns, tooth extractions, root canal, bonding, orthodontics, cosmetics and general dentistry. “We can both surgically place and cosmetically restore your dental implants in one convenient location, avoiding the need to travel from office to office,” said Dr. Ted. The other part of this old-fashioned philosophy, that they so willingly adhere to, is about patient care. Each dentist will spend whatever time is necessary to take care of their patients. It’s not a sprint in this office, but rather a slower steady pace toward perfection. “Our philosophy, and that of our friendly staff, is to make available the best possible treatment for each individual and to treat the entire person not just the teeth.” You don’t have to tell Boca Raton resident Kristen about that, she already knows. “My father is in a nursing home and I was told to call Dr. John to care for his teeth. I liked him so much that I started going to see him as well. He has done fillings and cleanings for me and has taken such good care of my father. Delray Dental even has a wheelchair ramp, all you have to do is call ahead and they will be ready for you.” Both dentists also consult with patients to discuss the best mode of treatment. One size does not fit all at this practice. “When it comes to implants I give patients the

Dr. john and Ted ritota with The delray dental staff: Brenda, Gracila, Luz, Dolores and Kimberly

best option for their particular need. Conventional dentistry is often a better option because it costs the same and is much less invasive. If you lose a tooth between two teeth that have large fillings then you might need a three-unit bridge. But if you lose a tooth that has two good teeth surrounding it then an implant is ideal,” said Dr. Ted. Delray Dental is also on the cutting edge of dental equipment and practices. They are now using zirconium crowns, which are closer in appearance to natural teeth. “The zirconium crown is far superior in strength and allows us to place a natural looking tooth in a patient’s mouth. This is the best thing to come along in dentistry for a long time,” said Dr. John. Another new addition to Dental Delray, that addresses the overall health of patients, is a line of Nutraceutical supplements called Nussentials. “These liquid vitamins and minerals help patient’s immune system and overall health. Nussentials has helped us treat gingivitis and low Vitamin D levels. Because they are liquid they’re faster acting and 75- 90 percent greater absorptive then pill vitamins.” If you want to know more about Delray Dental, there’s a lot to tell. Dr. John graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry and is a member of the South

Palm Beach County Dental Association. He is trained in all types of Dental Implant Systems and was in the Outstanding Young Men In America as a recipient of the Van Cliburn Award for extensive TMJ Dental Research. Dr. Ted graduated from the Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry and is a member of the South Palm Beach County Dental Association. He also has advanced training in most major implant systems and has completed surgical resi-

dencies for the placement of implants. Both Dr. John and Dr. Ted have appeared in “Guide to America’s Top Dentists” and are dedicated to giving top notch dental care. “In our office you are a patient not a number. We pursue quality care and treat you like family.”

Delray Dental 3401 S. Federal Highway Delray Beach - (561) 272-6664 www.delraydental.com

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delray beach center for the arts MARCH 2014 EVENTS, THEATER, EXHIBITS AND LEARNING

EVENTS

March 1 - Budding Artists: S.D. Spady Elementary Day Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., at the Green Market in the Old School Square Park. Bring the kids to our Budding Artists booth and take home a treasure! March 8 – Budding Artists: Art Makes Me Smile Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Green Market in the Old School Square Park. Spodak Dental will join us for “Art Makes Me Smile,” celebrating healthy smiles! March 8 & 9 – WellFest Delray Beach 2014 Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $15 per day or $20 for both days. WellFest Delray is a “transformational event designed to inform, educate, motivate, and inspire people to stay fit, eat well, think positive, reduce stress, care for themselves and others, and take green initiatives.” March 14-15 - 14th Delray Beach St. Pat’s Festival Outdoor Pavilion and grounds. Friday, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; free admission. Live music, food, bars, vendors and Irish Siamsa celebration.

THEATRE

p.m. Tickets $45. The National Dance Company of Ireland presents a dance and music extravaganza with top Celtic dancers and a phenomenal vocalist. March 12 – Cinema Talk at the Crest: An Evening with Bogie Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10 general; members free. Stephen Bogart (son of Humphrey) host of WXEL’s “Bogart on Movies” discusses his father’s legacy following a classic Bogart film screening of “Treasure of the Sierra Madre.” March 17 & 18 – Crest Broadway Cabaret Series presents Will Chase Monday & Tuesday, 8 p.m. Tickets $45. One of Broadway’s most versatile leading men will perform American, Broadway and pop standards. Will is currently starring as Luke Wheeler in ABC’s NASHVILLE. March 20 – Robert D. Chapin Lecture Series presents Tony Mendez Thursday 2 p.m. Tickets $30/$45. This former CIA agent, who masterminded one of the most daring hostage rescue missions in history, was the inspiration for the Academy Award-winning film, ARGO which starred Ben Affleck. March 28-30 – The Golden Dragon Acrobats: CIRQUE ZIVA

March 3 & 4 – Crest Broadway Cabaret Series presents Eden Espinosa Monday & Tuesday, 8 p.m. Tickets $45. Eden is most recognized for playing ‘Elphaba’ in Wicked on Broadway. March 7-9 – Rhythm of the Dance Friday 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 & 8 p.m.; Sunday 2

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Friday 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 & 8 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. Tickets $45. Cirque Ziva combines traditional and modern Chinese acrobatics with the beauty, technology and choreography of Cirque in this brand new show!

March 31 - South Florida Symphony Orchestra Monday, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $35/$45/$55 The South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Master Concert Series presents “A SUMMONS TO LIFE,” opening with Mozart’s Symphony No. 35 in D major.

EXHIBITS

February 14-May 11, 2014 - National Juried Exhibition Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am – 4:30 pm; Sunday, 1-4:30 pm; closed Mondays and major holidays. This premiere exhibition features juried works by artists from around the United States, including 13 current/former students and instructors from the Center’s School of Creative Arts.

LEARNING

March 7, 8, 9 – Alla Prima Figure Painting Workshop Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 9:30 am-4:30 pm; fee, $595. Instructor, Visiting Artist: DAVID SHEVLINO. March 14 – Art Workshop: Perspective for Artists Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Crest Theatre Studio 3; fee: $165 This workshop, led by Ralph Papa, will give artists at all skill levels a better understanding of perspective in drawing and how to master it. Registration required. March 22 – Writing Workshop: How to Edit Like a Pro Saturday, 1:00-4:00 p.m.; Crest Theatre Studio 6; fee: $45 Lecture, discussion and practice exercises comprise this interactive workshop led by Writing Program Director, Barbara Cronie.. Registration required.

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West Delray Collision Center

Bringing Relief to You and Your Car By diane feen

So it makes perfect sense that Di Maria would gravitate toward a profession that celebrates the perfection of cars. After owning an insurance auto appraisal company in Long Island he opened his first collision repair shop in Inwood, New York. That was in 1992, since then the wheels of opportunity have turned toward success for Di Maria and his passion for repairing cars. “Nobody wants to be in an auto accident, but we pride ourselves on being able to turn an unfortunate circumstance into a stress-free positive experience,” said the owner of West Delray Collision Center. When Di Maria speaks people listen. That’s because his shop is ASE and I-Car Gold Class with I-Car Platinum Certified mechanics. The shop has the latest auto collision equipment and technology and uses environmentally “green” BASF Waterborne Paint. With all the high tech performance enhancing equipment and state-of-the-art machines to fix automobiles, it is the low tech perks that keep people enamored with West Delray Collision Center. “We take great pride in our status as a dealer preferred collision center, which means our certified repairs are considered the highest level of repair service available. When you drive away from our collision repair center, our reputation is on the line, but more important, so is your safety and that’s a 92

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Gregory Di Maria has always had a thing about cars. As a youngster he built model cars and when he got his first set of wheels (a Chrysler Sebring) he cleaned the engine with a toothbrush.

responsibility we take very seriously.” But perfection and reputation take more than just good work today. You also need to add customer service in the stratosphere. So that’s what they do. Their “Unrelated Damage Forgiveness” program offers car owners a $500 voucher toward the repair of damage to your car that was not part of your accident. “If you had a dent or a scratch on your vehicle prior to your accident we will fix that too with a valid insurance claim. We do this as a way to give back to our customers,” said Di Maria,

who also owns three car collision repair shops in Long Island. Their Hassle Free Program is also guaranteed to make your life easy. “Before you call your insurer, call West Delray Collision Center. We will tow your car into our shop, get you a loaner, and manage 100 percent of your claim. Our team of expert and skilled technicians will immediately assess the damage, order the necessary parts and begin working on your vehicle. Most insurance companies want you to get your car fixed on the cheap instead of at

a Certified Collision Center.” Delray Collision Center repairs all Exotic, Foreign and Domestic vehicles for most major insurance companies and are an Audi certified aluminum repair facility. “We are dealer preferred by BMW, Porsche, Mercedes, Lexus, Hyundai, Toyota and others. We’re also AAA Approved and have relationships with 28 car dealerships,” said Di Maria. There’s also a new addition to their team. The former owner of Merrick Road Collision, Bill Roth, has moved to Florida and is now managing West Delray Collision Center. Roth is legendary in the auto repair business and has 25 years experience in the business. “I strive for excellence and do the best work

possible. In all my years in New York I had an excellent reputation.” Roth talks about customer service and patience as virtues similar to the Ten Commandments. He stresses that quality cannot be rushed, but when a car leaves his shop it looks as good as it did when it was brand new. “We cross our T’s and dot our I’s. I am here to make sure we exceed your expectations and keep the quality of care at a superior level. From the inception of the repair to the final details and delivery of this process – your car will be checked and rechecked, so everything is perfect,” said Roth, whose motto is: “We care for your car as if it were our own!” That is why Di Maria has entrusted Roth to

carry on the torch of excellence in auto collision repair to the West Delray Collision Center. It’s also the reason he instituted the 24-hour a day seven day a week help desk. This way you can call them anytime you have an accident and they will walk you through the whole process. If you need them in the middle of the night they will be there for you. These are some of the perks that have garnered West Delray Collision Center loyal customers. “Our business has increased 150 percent in the past four years. Our customer satisfaction is unsurpassed,” said Di Maria. Another customer perk is their policy of giving all customers a complimentary complete detailing. That includes a full machine compounding and waxing, wet sand and polish by hand, glass treatment, tire dressing, touch-up paint service and a complete interior vacuuming, carpet shampooing and console cleaning. West Delray Collision sits on 2.5 acres and has a waiting area that is comfortable and inviting. They also have a full-time courtesy vehicle to pick-up and drop-off customers. “Our customers continued trust and confidence in our work ensures our future. We have grown over the years and our customer base has expanded and our productivity increased. We welcome everyone to West Delray Collision and guarantee excellence.” West Delray Collision Center 9701 W Atlantic Ave - Delray Beach, Florida 33472 (561) 638-8300 or 888-360-5585 westdelraycollision.com For NY shops call (516) 599-1177 www.AtlanticAveMagazine.com | March 2014

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FRANCES FONTAINE BOURQUE A Delray Beach Sacred Treasure By Diane Feen Photo by melissa korman

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There’s an aura of energy that floats around (and above) Frances Bourque. The matriarch of restoration and revelation in Delray Beach has spent years preserving what has become the gold standard of culture in our town.

It may not have always been an easy task, but Bourque never wavered in her commitment to Old School Square. If you ask her she will tell you it was a team effort, but if you listen to the people who surrounded her in those early days, you might hear otherwise. “Frances has been the most instrumental person among a lot of good Delray folks in reshaping this city. Center for the Arts at Old School Square was the catalyst for the redevelopment of Delray Beach. It was her perseverance, personality and intellect that made it happen. She is simply the best,” said the architect who restored OSS, Bob Currie. When you meet Bourque you know she is a woman of determination who knows how to circumvent the cracks and crevices of life. She does it with an acute sense of possibilities and a mega dose of optimism. As the daughter of a long line of Southern woman who forged a path when there were no bulldozers for women, Bourque is a chip off the old block. “When my mother was pregnant with me she was driving to Jacksonville to meet my father, but she didn’t make it so she stopped in Ft. Pierce and I was delivered by my uncle Steve (an OBGYN),” said the great granddaughter of a former Dean of Women at Wesleyan College. Growing up in Belle Glade, Florida she inherited a firm sense of place and possibilities. Both her grandfather and father were farmers and Bourque, who was the Valedictorian of her high school graduation class, inherited their entrepreneurial spirit and fierce protection of history and heritage. By looking at Bourque you would never know her father was a farmer. She is always neatly coiffed and possesses the rare balance of both femininity and force. How else could she have saved the dilapidated buildings that housed the 1913 Delray Elementary School and 1925 Delray High School from demolition? “In 1986 they were going to tear down the schools and build a mall to bring people to downtown Delray. So,

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the Mayor at the time, Doak Campbell asked me to be on a task force. I ended up going to Tallahassee to get money from the state.” Bourque never just dips her toe into the whirlwind of change, she defines it. After going to Tallahassee she taught herself to write grants and ended up getting more money for the OSS preservation project than the state had ever given. That is probably the reason she was asked to review grants for the state and ended up becoming the Chairman of the Florida State Historical Preservation Board. When you meet Bourque it’s not hard to see how others followed her crusade to save the cultural heart of Delray. Her enthusiasm and dedication to Old School Square is palpable and she admits that there is little delineation between them. As she points out the depth of the ceiling in the lobby (known as the cupola) she establishes its connection to her persona. “You can’t interview me without knowing about Old School Square.” She’s right. When asked about Bourque most people talk about her being the savior (and head visionary) for the arts and cultural renaissance of Delray. They also talk about her ability to listen to people with laser focus and get others on board when they don’t see the colorful rainbow she sees. “I was assigned to work with Frances by Jim Pennington on a historical restoration arts project. So we walked around the old dilapidated buildings of OSS and she saw things with rosy glasses that I did not see. When I went back to Jim I told him that she must be smoking something funny because she is seeing something that I am not seeing. She saw the ugly duckling but was able to envision it as the beautiful swan it could become,” said Bob Barcinski, Assistant City Manager of Delray Beach, who remembers OSS as being surrounded by a high chain link fence with barb wire. Barcinski isn’t the only one who credits Bourque with vision that mirrors that of a wizard. Everyone

who knows her is charmed and stunned by the miracles that come to fruition in her midst. “When you look at the Center for the Arts today, you realize that Frances was truly a visionary who saw what the future could hold, not only for the arts, but for preservation in Delray. Her tenacity and passion made us all believers, and the City of Delray continues to enjoy the benefits of her incredible wisdom,” said Joe Gillie, President/CEO of Delray Beach Center For The Arts at OSS. As a person the Bourque talent is legendary. She has been described as a visionary with leadership, tenacity, passion and a true understanding of historical preservation. To some this might be monumental, but to Bourque it’s simply the fiber of her being. “Every component of the arts is the legacy we leave behind for the next generation. How we sing, how we dance and how we play determines the voice of the community. It’s not about me; it’s about bringing people together.” And that is what she has done. Children, adults and tourists have benefited from the cultural hub that now sustains Delray. Bourque’s family has also benefited from her leadership and heartfelt commitment. “I was lucky to have her as a mother. I learned about honesty, integrity and that nothing is better than hard work,” said Bourque’s son Noel, a Senior Financial Advisor for Merrill Lynch. Frances has four children, nine grandchildren and is marred to Dr. Robert Bourque. When asked what keeps her looking so young her answer is quite startling. “Doing volunteer work is the cheapest facelift on the planet. We all worked very hard - the awards and accolades were serendipity - we just wanted to enhance the community. Talented people came together, put their egos aside, and the stars just aligned.” Of course they did. The biggest star of them all was leading the pack.

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The Luck Of The Irish

TIM FINNEGANS IRISH PUB

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There are a lot of regulars at Tim Finnegans Irish Pub. Some come for food, others for a sip of good Irish Whiskey and still others enjoy the food, the drinks and the friendly banter.

But, there is one thing that everyone agrees on - Tim Finnegans is one of the only traditional Irish pubs in Delray Beach. It’s also a place where strangers become friends and Irish folks (and others) get to indulge in homemade traditional Irish food. For those not familiar with this genre of culinary specialties it goes like this: There’s Bangers and Mash, Shepherd’s pie, Potato Soup, Scotch Eggs, Guinness Wings, Corned Beef and Cabbage, and Fish and Chips. Although these dishes have a heritage that dates back to the late 19th century, owner Lisa Walsh makes sure Chef George whips them up fresh every day. That’s the reason Adam Gallagher ate lunch there every day for the past four years. Unfortunately Gallagher no longer works in Delray Beach, but that didn’t stop him from driving with his two children and wife Meegan from Lantana to Tim Finnegans. “Lisa is awesome and the food is terrific. I love the Scotch Eggs, Fish and Chips and Bangers and Mash. We also love the atmosphere.” 110 March 2014 | www.AtlanticAveMagazine.com

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Scotch Eggs: hard broiled eggs wrapped in Irish sausage meat & crispy bread crumbs

There are a lot of people who feel the same way as Gallagher. The wait staff, bartenders and guests are about as friendly as you can get (unless you’ve been stranded on a desert island) and the food is fresh and tasty. There are few tables that don’t have a piping hot Shepherd’s Pie or crispy Scotch Eggs on them. Both dishes are as popular as a Guinness Beer on a Saturday night. If you’re not familiar with Shepherd’s Pie it’s one of the mainstays of Irish culinary culture. Made with slow simmered ground beef, onions, peas and carrots and topped with fresh homemade mashed potatoes, Tim Finnegans does it just right. Scotch Eggs may not be on the menu at your favorite Italian restaurant, but they are in the hall of fame at this local haunt. The eggs are hard boiled and wrapped in Irish Sausage with crispy bread crumbs fried to golden brown. You also have your choice of dipping sauces, Mango Chutney (our favorite) or mustard. If you like sausage you must try their Sausage Rolls. They’re made fresh everyday and baked with a delicious flakey puff pastry. Although Tim Finnegans is an authentic Irish Pub owner Lisa wants guests to know they also make wonderful American dishes on a nightly basis. There’s fresh fish every day – sometimes its Cedar Plank Atlantic salmon, other days they have peel and eat Shrimp, Blackened Mahi-Mahi or Herb encrusted baked Cod. The same goes for meat dishes. Though Montreal Steak is on the menu (it’s a NY Strip) they also have daily meat specials such as Prime Rib Delmonico, Filet Mignon and Surf and Turf. One of our favorite entrees is their homemade Fish and Chips. Made in ale batter they are crispy and served with homemade French fries and coleslaw. On Fridays the Fish and Chips are only $9.95. They also have excellent Potato Soup (topped with bacon, cheddar cheese and scallions) and terrific homemade Spinach Artichoke Dip with Asiago, Parmesan and Cheddar Cheese. If you ask Rhode Island native Ray Perron

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why he comes to Tim Finnegans three or four times a week he’ll tell you. “I love this place, their Bangers and Mash, Fish and Chips and Drunken Chicken are the best. I also like the atmosphere.” Perron has a point. The friendly vibes at Tim Finnegans are so contagious you can’t help but feel like part of the Finnegans family. Bartender Liam balances Guinness Beer bottles four stories high and regulars like Robyn Craine and Don McGee settle in at the bar to nibble on food and watch sports on the TV at the bar. “I come here at least two or three times a week to listen to music, have a drink or eat dinner. I like coming because everyone is friendly and it’s safe to come alone,” said Craine. Craine’s familiarity with Tim Finnegans is a byproduct of Lisa’s policy of friendliness and inclusiveness. “I want people to feel comfortable and safe here. I tell my staff that everyone is a guest and should be treated like family.” Her words have not fallen on deaf ears. The entire staff could not be more accommodating. It almost feels as if you are in Wisconsin. This heartfelt caring attitude is not just for show, it’s for real. “We have fundraisers all the

time to help people. Just last month we had a full Irish evening with bag pipes and men in Kilts. It was to help raise money for a St. Patrick’s Day festival,” said Lisa. Tim Finnegans also has a huge selection of Irish Whiskey (as well as an Irish Whiskey Tour) Bottle and Draft Beer, Wine, Specialty cocktails, Martinis and Liquors. To help this festive atmosphere pop with excitement they have Live Music, Irish Dancing, Pub Quiz night, Karaoke and Live Gaelic football and Rugby. Sundays at 3pm are Traditional Irish Musical Jam Sessions with Irish Fiddle, Tin Whistle and Bodhran Drum as well as Irish Language Classes. Come to Tim Finnegans. It’s a place where everyone knows your name and you can enjoy Authentic Irish Fare and American Specialties. Lunch is served weekdays and Saturday and Sunday is a special Irish Brunch. TIM FINNEGANS 2885 South Federal Hwy (Dumar Plaza) Delray Beach 33483 - (561) 330-3153 www.timfinnegansirishpub.com Happy Hour daily 11 to 7pm St. Patrick’s Day there is live entertainment all day.

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dining ║ guide We at Atlantic Ave Magazine try to keep our Dining Guide as accurate as possible for our readers benefit, however this can sometimes be a difficult task. We may omit some eateries and others may have moved or closed. If you are not listed in this guide we apologize but please feel free to e-mail lisa@atlanticavemagazine. com and we will get your details entered for the following month. By the same token, if you see a listing that is no longer there then please e-mail lisa@ atlanticavemagazine.com and it will be removed for the following month. Your help in keeping our Dining Guide up-to-date is very much appreciated.

delray BEACH American

Dada

Jimmy’s Bistro

52 N Swinton Ave, DB

9 S Swinton Avenue, DB

561-330-3232

561-865-5774

De La Tierra - Sundy House

Johnnie Brown’s

106 S Swinton Ave, DB

301 E Atlantic Ave, DB

561-272-5678

561-243-9911

Deck 84

Longhorn Steakhouse

840 E Atlantic Ave, DB

1562 S Federal Hwy, DB

561-665-8484

561-278-1944

Doc’s All American

Max’s Harvest

10 N Swinton Ave, DB

169 NW 2nd Ave, DB

561-278-3627

561-381-9970

Atlantic Grille 1000 E Atlantic Ave, DB (In the Seagate Hotel) 561-665-4900

Bagels With 1732 S Federal Hwy, DB 561-279-4799

Bistro 241 241 NE 2nd Ave, DB 561-330-4080

Breathe 401 W Atlantic Ave, DB 561-330-4526

Brule Bistro 200 NE 2nd Ave #109, DB 561-274-2046

Bru’s Room 35 NE 2nd Ave, DB 561-276-3663

BurgerFi 6 S Ocean Blvd, DB 561-278-9590

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Donnie’s Place

Off the Ave

60 NW 5th Ave, DB

19 SE 5th Ave, DB

561-243-9996

561-450-6768

Fifth Avenue Grill

Outback

821 S Federal Hwy, DB

1300 Linton Blvd, DB

561-265-0122

561-272-7201

Grand Tavern

Park Tavern

710 Linton Blvd, DB

32 SE 2nd St, DB

561-279-2779

561-265-5093

Grangers Bar & Grill

Prime

215 NE 6th Ave, DB

110 E Atlantic Ave, DB

561-276-7881

561-865-5845

Green Owl Restaurant

Salt7

330 E Atlantic Ave, DB

32 SE 2nd St, DB

561-272-7766

561-274-7258 Seacrest Grille

HiWay Burger

(Marriott Hotel)

12 SE 5th Ave, DB

10 N Ocean Blvd, DB

561-243-6430

561-274-3200

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dining ║ guide Shula Burger

Taverna Opa Restaurant

Olio Bistro

Delray Marketplace

Greek Cuisine

42 SE 2nd Ave, DB

Atlantic & Lyons

270 E. Atlantic Ave.

561-278-6633

DB, 561-404-1347

DB, 561-303-3602

The Beat Cup Cafe

Union

165 NE 2nd Ave

660 Linton Blvd 109,110

8 E Atlantic Ave, DB

561-330-0004

DB 561-266-2611

561-400-4720

The Grove Restaurant

Yama Japanese Restaurant

32 E Atlantic Ave, DB

187 NE 2 Ave., DB

44 E Atlantic Ave, DB

561-276-7868

561-789-8636

561-266-9929

Sefa Mediterranean Grill

EXPERIENCE

CULTURE

FLAVOR

LIVE MUSIC

Thirty Two East

Coffee/Dessert Ben & Jerry’s The Office

Ziree Thai & Sushi

1155 E Atlantic Ave, DB

201 E Atlantic Ave, DB

401 W Atlantic Ave, DB

561-272-3112

561-276-3600

561-276-6549 Continental

Coffee District

The Original Brooklyn

Blue Anchor

325 NE 2nd Ave, DB

Water Bagel

804 E Atlantic Ave, DB

561-455-0541

14451 S Military Trail, DB

561-272-7272

561-455-7490 Couture Cakes

You’ll feel like you’ve journeyed to Spain when you dine at Florida’s favorite Spanish restaurant. Tantalize your taste buds with the authentic ﬂavor of our homemade Sangrias and over 100 different tapas.

Tony’s Market & Deli

Boheme Bistro

142 SE 6th Ave, DB

Breakfast, Lunch, Hero’s

1118 E Atlantic Ave, DB

561-279-1828

301 W. Atlantic Ave

561-278-4899

DB, 561-276-1749 Cupcake Courture Sweet Tryst

Café De France

Boutique 328 E Atlantic Ave,

4 E Atlantic Ave, DB

110 E Atlantic Ave, DB

DB - 561-276-2334

561-921-0201

561-455-2140

Asian/Sushi/Chinese

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Jellies at Seagate

Buddha Sky Bar

Caffe Martier

1000 E Atlantic Ave, DB

217 E Atlantic Ave, DB

411 E Atlantic Ave, DB

561-330-3775

561-450-7557

561-278-7790 Kilwin’s Chocolates &

House of Siam

Carpe Diem

Ice Cream

25 NE 2nd Ave #116, DB

110 E Atlantic Ave, DB

402 E Atlantic Ave, DB

561-330-9191

561-455-2140

561-278-0808

Lemongrass Bistro

Joseph’s Wine Bar

Orange Leaf Café

420 E Atlantic Ave, DB

200 NE 2nd Ave, DB

Soft Serve Yogurt

561-278-5050

561-272-6100

418 E Atlantic Ave, DB 561-894-8230

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Ming’s Garden Chinese

La Cigale, A Taste of the

271 NE 2nd Ave, DB

Mediterranean

Puro’s Cigar

561-276-3333

253 SE 5th Ave, DB

777 E Atlantic Ave, DB

561-265-0600

561-278-6118

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dining ║ guide Rocky’s Italian Bistro

Spot Coffee

Bella Amici Pizzeria

44 E Atlantic Ave, DB

Delray Marketplace

20 SE 5th Ave, DB

561-455-4041

Atlantic & Lyons

561-276-9703

561-270-3025 Starbucks

Salotta

205 E Atlantic Ave, DB

Café Loredana

145 NE 4th Ave, DB

561-243-9332

85 SE 6th Ave, DB

561-266-0310

561-272-8887 Saltimbocca Italian Bistro

Starbucks 502 E Atlantic Ave, DB

Caffe Luna Rosa

14820 S. Military Trail, DB

561-265-3273

34 S Ocean Blvd, DB

561-455-4017

561-274-9404 The Grind Caffe

Sazio

Delray Marketplace

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

131 E Atlantic Ave, DB

Atlantic & Lyons

335 E Linton Blvd, DB

561-272-5540

561-270-3036

561-266-9393

Health Food

Scuola Vecchia

Ciao Sidewalk Café

Casa Di Pepe

522 E Atlantic Ave, DB

1208 E Atlantic Ave, DB

189 NE 2nd Ave, DB

561-865-5923

561-278-4520

561-279-7371

DIG Restaurant

D’Angelo Trattona

25 NE 2nd Ave, DB

777 E. Atlantic Ave, DB

9 SE 7th Ave, DB

561-899-0888

561-279-1002

561-330-1237

Solita Delray

Terra Fiamma Fit Food Express

Il Bacio Restaurant &

Restorante.Pizza.Bar

302 NE 4th St, DB

Lounge

9169 W. Atlantic Ave.

561-330-4525

29 SE 2nd Ave, DB

Delray Marketplace

561-865-7785

561-495-5570

20 W Atlantic Ave, DB

Luigi’s Coal Oven Pizza

Tramonti Italian Ristorante

561-272-6200

307 E. Atlantic Ave. D.B.

119 E Atlantic Ave, DB

561-274-1969

561-272-1944

407 E Atlantic Ave, DB

Mamma’s Pizza Co

Vic & Angelo’s

561-272-8571

401 Atlantic Ave, DB

290 E Atlantic Ave, DB

561-266-2811

561-278-9570

Nature’s Way Café

Nutrition Cottage

Latin/Caribbean

The Garden of Vegan 528 NE 2nd St. DB

Mellow Mushroom

Bamboo Fire Café

561-404-5301

25 SE 6th Ave, DB

149 NW 4th Ave, DB

561-330-3040

561-749-0973

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza

Pizza Rustica

Cabana El Ray

115 NE 6th Ave, DB

1155 E Atlantic Ave, DB

105 E Atlantic Ave, DB

561-278-7911

561-279-8766

561-274-9090

Italian

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Cevíche Tapas Bar &

Dee Dee’s Coch & Rib

Sandwich/Deli

Domino’s Pizza

Off the Ave

Pubs/Clubs

Restaurant

25 SW 5th Ave, DB

142 SE 6th Ave, DB

19 SE 5th Ave, DB

116 NE 6th Ave DB

Bagel’s With

561-276-1124

561-450-6768

Bull Bar Inc

1732 S Federal Hwy, DB

561-272-5551

561-894-8599

2 E Atlantic Ave, DB

561-279-4799

561-274-8001

Dunkin Donut’s J & J Seafood Bar & Grill

37 W Atlantic Ave, DB

Old School Bakery & Café

Old Calypso

634 E Atlantic Ave, DB

561-243-1196

814 E Atlantic Ave, DB

900 E Atlantic Ave, DB

561-272-3390

Big Al’s Steaks

561-279-2300

561-819-1888

561-279-4792

Linda Bean’s Perfect Maine

814 E Atlantic Ave, DB

Paradise Café

Lobster Roll

561-272-8049

140 NE 2nd Ave, DB

Senor Burrito

200 E Atlantic Ave, DB

142 SE 6th Ave #E, DB

561-276-2502

561-278-5757 Mussel Beach Seafood

501 E Atlantic Ave DB

Boston’s on the Beach

561-921-6464

Christina’s Restaurant 561-278-3200

561-278-3364 The Fisherman’s Grill 5199 W. Atlantic Ave, DB City Oyster

561-638-0500

213 E Atlantic Ave, DB 561-272-0220

“I'm looking at this burger right now. It is awesome. I've never seen anyone brand a bun before. It's pimp” - Jim Rome, CBS Sports Radio

Cornell Café Morikami

561-278-0282

6570 W Atlantic Ave, DB

Sandwiches by the Sea

561-495-8590

1214 E Atlantic Ave, DB

Kevro Studio & Art Bar 166 SE 2nd Ave, DB

561-272-2212

561-278-9675

Jersey Mikes Subs 455C NE 5th Ave, DB

Subway

561-276-8949

301 W Atlantic Ave, DB

O’Connors Irish Pub 210 NE 2nd Ave, DB

561-278-5959

Museum 4000 Morikami Park Rd, DB

640 E Atlantic Ave, DB

Famous Market Deli

263 NE 2nd Ave, DB

40 S Ocean Blvd, DB

Hurricane Bar & Lounge

561-330-3434

450 W Atlantic Ave, DB 561-278-9939

16 E Atlantic Ave, DB

E & J’s Sandwich Shop

Mexican

Checkers

Delux

561-243-8059

450 E Atlantic Ave, DB

561-330-0022

Nemo’s Fish & Chicken

The Green Owl Restaurant

943 W Atlantic Ave, DB

330 E Atlantic Ave, DB

561-865-5094

561-272-7766

“Frankly, based on my quick lunch, I want a Shula Burger in my neighborhood. Give it a try and I’ll bet you’ll want one in yours too” - Boca Magazine

“That winning attitude and dedication to greatness is the driving force behind Shula Burger”

“It's very juicy. It's delicious, He's got a hit here” - SF Sun-Sentinel

- Pinapple Newspaper

“Best burger I’ve ever tried” - John Evenson CBS 12

“More than just a name, it’s a wonderful burger” - WTVJ Miami NBC 6

“Shula Burgers another winner” - Rochelle Koff, Miami Herald

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dining ║ guide Pepe’s Hideaway

Boston Market

Kee Grill

1045 E Atlantic Ave, Db

7020 Beracasa Way,

17940 N.Military Trail. Boca

561-276-3570

Boca 561-392-2795

561-995-5044

Sandbar

Bogart’s Bar &Grille

Lion’s Den

40 S Ocean Blvd, DB

Muvico Palace 20

1350 SW 2nd St,

561-278-3364

3200 Airport Road

Pompano Beach,

Boca 561-544-3044

954-545-1313

25 NE 2nd Ave, DB

Brewzzi Glades Plaza

Mariposa

561-801-3247

2222 Glades Rd. Boca

Neiman Marcus at Town

561-392-BREW (2739)

Ctr-5860 Glades Rd. Boca

Tag Bar

561-544-2320. Tim Finnegans Irish Pub 2885 S. Federal Hwy, DB

Cottonwood Café

561- 330-3153

90 Royal Palm Place, Boca

Max’s Grille

561-353-2233

Mizner Park-404 Plaza Real Boca

Boca raton

561-368-0080. Chops Lobster Bar

American

101 Plaza Real. Boca

Abe&Louis Glades Plaza

561-395-2675;

2300 W. Glades Road, Boca

Morton’s The Steakhouse Shops at Boca-5050 Town

561-447-0024

Ctr Circle Boca The Grille on Congress

561-392-7724

5101 Congress Av. Boca The Addison

561-912-9800

2 E. Camino Real, Boca

New York Prime

561-395-9335

2350 N.W. Executive Ctr Grand Lux Café

Drive. Boca

Town Ctr Mall, 6000 Glades

561-998-3881

Boca Wings & Ribs

Road, Boca

2257 North Fed. Highway

561-392-2141

Boca 561 391-9110

Oceans 18 5801 NW 2nd Av Boca Houston’s

Boca Muse

1900 N.W. Executive Ctr

7136 Beracasa Way, Boca

Circle. Boca

561-367-1133

561-998- 0550.

561-994-0400

Pavilion Grille 391 Yamato Road, Boca 561-912-0000

Boca Pita Express

J. Alexander’s

7158 Beracasa Way

1400 Glades Road. Boca

Boca 561-750-0088

561-347-9875

Polo’s Restaurant 5030 Champion Blvd., Boca; 561-997-2920

Bogart’s Bar & Grille

Kathy’s Gazebo Café

3200 Airport Road

4199 N. Fed. Highway. Boca

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Boca 561-544-3044

561-395-6033

225 N.E.Mizner Blvd., Boca, 561-392-6746

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Seasons 52

5 Spice Asian Market

Saba

Uncle Tai’s

2300 N.W.Executive Ctr,

Shoppes at Blue Lake 1200

499 S.Fed. Hwy., Boca

Shops at Boca Ctr-5250

Boca-561-998-9952

Yamato Rd.

561-353-4600

Town Ctr Circle. -Boca-561-

561-989-1688 Six Tables

368-8806 Siam Sea

112 N.E. 2cnd St., Boca

Fuji

7860 Glades Rd. Boca

Yokohama Sushi

561-347-6260

Palms Plaza-22191

561-483-3440;

60 N Fed. Hwy, Boca. 561-

Powerline Rd., Boca

392-9328

561-392-8778 Sweet Tomatoes 7110 Beracasa Way,

Soba Sushi

Continental

Mizner Park, 415 Plaza Real.

Bakery of France

Ichiban

Boca,

625 NE Spanish River Blvd.,

Sumerset Shoppes-8841

561-620-0606

Boca, 561-702-8634

*(ORB Kosher) 7150

Stir Crazy Café

Bistro Providence

Beracasa Way,

Town Ctr-6000 Glades Rd.,

2399 N.Fed. Highway.Boca-

Boca 561-338-7500.

561-368-2340

Bangkok in Boca

Sushi Masa

Café Joley

Royal Palm Place-500 Via De

7140 Beracasa Way,

38 Royal Palm Pl, Boca.

561-395-8862

French/Mediterranean

561-750-3303

Glades Road Boca Yogurt Rendezvous*

561-392-8384

561-451-2429

Kyoto 11395 “D” W. Palmetto Park

Asian/Sushi/Chinese

Rd., Boca, 561-482-7720

Almas, Boca

La Tre

561-394-6912

249 E.Palmetto Park Rd.

561-361-4224

Boca-561-392-4568 Sushi Ray Shops at Boca Ctr-5250,

Cote France Café

Modern Vietnamese Cuisine

Masamune Japanese

Town Ctr Circle.Boca

100K Plaza Real South,

45b Royal Palm

Restaurant

561-394-9506

Boca. 561-955-6021

561-393-0096

3011 Yamato Rd. Boca

Blu Bambu

Casmir French Bistro

561-241-8400 Bluefin Sushi Thai Grill 861 Yamato Rd. Boca

Osaka Sushi

561-981-8986

9168 Glades Rd. Boca

Sushi Thai

416 Via De Palmas #81,

100 NE 2cnd St., Boca 561-

Royal Palm Place, Boca,

750-4448

561-955-6001;

561-451-1707 Sushi Zen

European Café Boca

Cay Da Vietnamese

P.F Chang’s

22191 Powerline Rd., Boca

99 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca,

7400 N. Fed. Highway.,

1400 Glades Rd. Boca

561-392-8778

561-392-6059

Boca, 561-998-0278

561-393-3722 Taisho

Le French Bistro

Daimatsu Sushi

Pei Wei Asian Diner

20423 State Rd 7. Boca

6676 Parkside Dr.,

41 Royal Palm Place, Boca

7152-B Beracasa Way,

561-479-0041

Parkland, FL

-561-361-7557

561-322-1001

Fah Asian Bistro

Phuket Thai Restaurant

The Reserve-9858 Clint

Le Pescatore

Boca Valley Shopping Plaza

Palms Plaza-22191

Moore Road. Building

Wharfside Plaza

-7461 N.Fed Hwy. Boca-

Powerline Rd., Boca

561-883-6088

6909 S.W. 18th St.

561-241-0400

561-447-8863

954-755-0708 Tempura House

Boca 561-750-8088

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dining ║ guide Le Rivage

Milos Taverna

Italian

450 N.E.20th St. Boca-561-

1600 N Fed. Hwy, Boca.

620-0033

561-750-6720

Arturo’s Ristorante 6750 N.Fed Hwy. Boca-561-997- 7373

St.Tropez

Avra Taverna

7000 W.Camino Real Boca

3001 E. Comm. Blvd. &

-561-368-8580

Bayview Dr., Ft. Lauderdale 954-616-1514

Café Bellino 180 S.Fed Hwy., Boca 561-393-2844

Tiramisu 170 W. Camino Real. Boca, 561-338-9692

Taverna Kalamata 39 SE 1st Avnue Boca, 33432 561-393-7171

Carraba’s Italian Grill 6909 S.W.18th Street, Boca561-544-8838

Casa D’Angelo 171 E Palmetto Park Rd. Boca. 561-338-1703

Taverna Kyma 6298 N. Fed. Hywy. Boca 33487

Kosta’s

561-994-2828

Coal Mine Pizza Royal Palm Place, 99 S.E. Mizner Blvd. Boca; 561-826-2625

5024 N. Fed Hwy. Lighhousepoint

Cucina D’Angelo

Georgetown Plaza,

Shops at Boca Ctr-5050

954-571-3842

Town Ctr Cle. Boca 561-750-2344

sefa Turkish

Mediterranean Grill

165 NE 2nd Ave Delray Beach FL 33444 (561) 330 0004 sefadelray.com

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Josephine’s

Renzo’s of Boca

Mexican

5751 N.Fed. Highway. Boca.

5999 N. Fed. Highway. Boca-

561-988-0668

561-994-3495

Baja Café Uno 201 N.W.1rst Av. Boca 561-394-5449

La Luna Italian Bistro

Rino Vesuvio

The Polo Shoppes-5030

3360 N. Fed. Hwy. Boca- 561-

Champion Blvd. Boca

368-5520

561-997-1165

Blue Coyote Wharfside Plaza-6861 S.W. 18th St. Boca

Ristorante Sapori La Villeta

Royal Palm Place-301 Via De

4351 N. Fed. Highway Boca-

Palmas., Boca

561-362-8403

561-367-9779

561-362-9022

Boardrider’s 234 S. Fed. Highway, Boca. 561-392-0044

Maggiano’s

Saporissimo

21090 St. Andrew’s Blvd.

366 E. Palmetto Park. Boca-

Boca-561-361-8244

561-750-2333

Comfort Food with a Southern Flare Catfish Fry Fridays

Baked BeanS, ColeSlaW, gRitS, huShPuPPieS

Modca

$16

887 E. Palmetto Park Rd. Boca 561-210-7221

Mario’s of Boca

Times Sq. Pizzeria & Grill

1901 N. Military Trail Boca

6006 SW 18th St # B4, Boca,

561-392-5595

561 393-6757

Senor Burrito 513 N.E 20th Street Boca 561-347-6600

Masso

Trattoria Romana

9060 Kimberly Blvd. #42 Boca,

499 E. Palmetto Park Rd.

561-451-2021

Boca-561-393-6715

La Rosa Nautica 515 NE 20th St. Boca, 561-296-1413 561-361-7205

Nino’s Italian Restaurant

Umbria

7120 Beracasa Way,

Renaissance Hotel 2000 NW

561-392-9075

19st, Boca.

Seafood

561-368-5252

Legal Sea Foods

halF oFF

Happy Hour

Wednesday - Sund 11:30 - 8:00

Town Ctr-6000 W.

Paradiso 183 W.Camino Real Boca-561-

Villa Venezi

361-3034

4251 #6 N. Fed. Highway

Glades Road Boca 561-447-2112

Dinner only 516-392-5396 McCormick&Shmick’s

Peace a Pizza Shoppes at Blue Lake-1200,

Latin/Caribbean

Yamato Rd. Boca

Caribbean Grill

561-998-Best (2378)

1332 NW Boca Raton Blvd

University Commons -1400 Glades Rd. Boca. 561-394-2428

a $37 value FoR only $19.95

Boca 561-362-0161 Pellegrino’s Ristorante

Deli/Cafés

3360 N Federal Highway, Boca Plaza, Boca Fl. 33431

Cuban Café

561-368-5520

3350 N.W.Boca Blvd. Boca 561-750-8860

the best prime rib in the palm beaches.

Beany’s Café 126 NE 2nd St., Boca. 561-392-1085

duRing ouR WedneSday WheRe’S the BeeF night inCludeS FRee MuSiC City MaRgaRita

CityPlaCe

550 South Rosemary avenue West Palm Beach, Fl 33401

(561) 249-2749

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dining ║ guide Ben’s Deli Kosher

Toojay’s Gourmet Deli

Other

The Reserve-9942 Clint

Polo Shoppes-5030

Moore Rd. Boca

Champion Blvd.

Meals On The Move, Inc.

561-470-9963

Boca-561-241-5903

Deli on Rye

Anatolia

4311 N. Federlal Hwy., Boca

212 S. Fed. Hwy., Boca, 561-

561-347-1400

361-4000, Wkdys

Eilat Café kosher

Rustic Cellar

Wharfside Plaza-6853

Royal Palm Place-

S.W.18th St.Boca

409 S.E.Mizner Blvd.

561-368-6880

Boca-561-392-5237

Oasis Cafe Renaissance Hotel Boca

WEST PALM

2000 NW 19st, Boca

TEQUILA COWBOY

561-368-5252

City Place 550 S. Rosemary Ave. WPB 561-249-2749

Saquella Caffe 82 Royal Palm Place-410 Via De Palmas, Boca. 561-338-8840

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ARTS ║ the artists of pineapple grove

Pineapple Grove is booming. The Grove is now a bona fide Arts District with a new infusion of galleries on Northeast Second Avenue and an emerging colony of artists in Artists Alley. This series will introduce you to some of the artists that live and work in the Pineapple Grove Arts District.

Delray Beach Artist Creates Sculptures that Mix Human Form with Mechanics By Stephanie IMMELMAN

he first thing you notice about Magnus Sebastian’s artwork is that it’s different – very different. A self-defined computer geek by day and an artist at work on evenings and weekends, Sebastian creates what he dubs “post industrial trans-human sculptures.” “It’s where machine meets the human form,” he says. To understand what that means, you really have to see his works, which start with mannequins – sometimes antique and sometimes new – that are sliced and diced and filled with an assortment of mechanical parts from clock mechanisms to guts from an old laser printer. Look at one of Sebastian’s pieces from one angle and you’ll see a clearly defined human figure. Look at it from the reverse angle and you see the cross section of that figure filled with mechanisms and machine parts. For Sebastian, the artwork provides an outlet for his creativity – one designed to be unique and eye catching. But if you dig deep, you’ll discover that there’s also a message or two that comes with it.

“We can’t live a day without our cell phones and our computers,” he says. “I can’t help thinking that we’re losing what made us human. We’re becoming harder and just a bit more mechanical.” Sebastian also takes pride in knowing that the materials in his pieces are being recycled and reused and, in some cases, saved from a landfill graveyard. Instead of designing works of art, Sebastian spent three decades designing websites, developing programs and building networks. Then three years ago, he met artist Brenda Gordon, whose work has been shown throughout the country. Sebastian credits her with helping to inspire his return to artwork. They recently opened the Magnus and Gordon gallery in Delray Beach’s Artists Alley, with one side featuring Gordon’s more traditional work and the other showcasing Sebastian’s very different pieces. Sebastian will tell you that his pieces start with a mannequin and a general idea in his head and then just evolve as he’s going along. “A lot of times, when it’s done, I’ll say “that’s really cool’ because it’s so unique,” he said. That sentiment was echoed by visitors recently

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when Sebastian showed his work at the Spectrum Miami art show in Miami’s Wynwood Art District. “I wish I had a dollar for every person who walked by and said ‘I’ve never seen anything like that before’” he said. He is also working on a new free-standing sculpture, the Delray de Milo, a take-off on the more famous Venus de Milo, except with a mermaid tail covered in chainmail. As his work continues to evolve, Sebastian has created bas-relief sculptures mounted on boards that can hang on walls. His art has attracted the attention of collectors as well as visitors to Artists Alleys Third Thursday open houses. “What I enjoy the most is seeing the reactions and seeing the wonderment,” he said. “It’s just so far outside of anything most people can imagine.” Magnus and Gordon Gallery 340 4th Street Studio 11-E Delray Beach - 954.821.8599 www.MagnusSebastian.com www.BGordonArt.com

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MISC ║ ask the petxpert

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n a daily basis, we are told by clients and pet owners that their veterinarian has recommended a special food because of some condition. They usually tell us how this single food is the only option that their pet can eat for the rest of its life and that any deviations could make them ill. Are these foods really different than from other pet foods? Do they truly have medicinal functions? Are they really “prescription only” foods that need to be used only under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian? Let’s put a little common sense in as we look for the answers to these questions. Realizing that our cats and dogs are nothing more than an adaptive form of a wild carnivore, we must ask what they eat in the wild. Is dry, processed kibble found anywhere in nature? Are additives and preservatives found in nature? Do wild animals cook their food? So why does the veterinarian recommend this? According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there is no prescription or functional food approved by them for pets. These “veterinary only”

diets are nothing more than a private or proprietary label, packaged food like you would find in any large store. This title only means that the veterinarians have exclusive marketing rights to it and can set their rules as to who can sell it. The ingredient label of these specialty foods basically reads just like those of the over-the-counter foods made by the same processed food companies. You will see very few whole food products listed on it, however there are additional mystery ingredients that you cannot buy yourself? Have you ever asked your veterinarian what these ingredients are and what their specific purpose is? The truth of the matter is that there is nothing “special” in these diets. In fact, most of these special diets are made from food waste that is unfit for human consumption and contain ingredients that are inappropriate for the species. Those components could actually be regarded as illegal according to the FDA standard. In reality, they could also cause long term health issues in your pet. Animals thrive properly when fed a species appropriate fresh food diet.

Our pets have been eating real, natural food since their existence began. They instinctively know what and how much to eat. Through the years of domesticating, we must not forget where and how the species was originated. Something to think about, there are no obese lions, wolves, coyotes, or panthers in nature. These self-sufficient animals do not need to supplement or use medications to lead normal healthy lives. They eat everything raw every day without health problems. Bill Piechocki, nutritionist and Dr Diane Sudduth, DVM are partners in Fiesta Pet Deli in Pompano Beach, FL, and co-hosts of the PetHealthCafe.com radio show. Our 40 years in the animal field has provided us unparallel vision and information which we pass to our clients on a daily basis. We can be reached at www.PetHealthCafe.com or 800-940-7387. Please be sure to visit both Bill and Diane at WELLFESTTM DELRAY this month on March 8th and 9th. Bill will be speaking at the expo on both days and they will both be available in the WellfestTM Pet Area at the Fiesta Pet Deli and BioVance Laboratories booths.

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misc ║ s-i-n-g-l-e By Nicole Flier

A Single Girl’s Guide to South Florida and Beyond... WHAT I LEARNED IN VEGAS, THE OFFICIAL “21”… G-I-R-L-S T-R-I-P… yep, it seemed like a fun idea to get out of dodge for a few days to celebrate my approaching birthday. In the blink of an eye, we were booked for 3 nights and 4 days in SIN CITY, the other city that really never sleeps. As I write this month’s column, I am back in Florida with great photos and memories, dodged the usual post vacation cold/flu and other than my lavish shopping purchases, came back with money in my wallet without going into debt at the black jack table. This is what you call a Vegas success story! But with every success there are certainly some pitfalls. Having extensive time to reflect the highs and lows of the long weekend on the six hour plane ride home, the only conclusion I have come up with is that I am just WAY TOO OLD for that town! With that being said, I want to share my harsh reality check about life, old age, and the pursuit of a good time. What I learned in Vegas… 1. I am apparently “HOT” according to the 20-something girls. I must have heard this ten times “OMG, you are the same age as my Mom but so much hotter.” Unfortunately the under 30 men didn’t pay us much attention. Didn’t they watch “The Graduate?” Hello Mrs. Robinson? 2. There is no skirt too short or tight in Vegas. I looked like I was dressed in a Nun’s habit with my dress just skimming my knees and not hermetically sealed to my skin. 3. Better to know someone or be someone. VIP entrance to clubs is a must. Only amateurs and idiots wait in line. 4. There should be a last chance mirror on every hotel room door for individuals to re-evaluate before they actually leave. Seriously people, did you even bother to make an effort and if you did, do you really think that’s what they are showing in fashion magazines? 5. Best $10.99 investment= Dr. Scholls Fast Foldable Flats. 5 inch heels after 4 hours 130 March 2014 | www.AtlanticAveMagazine.com

= NO BUENO. 6. Nothing good happens at 2am at Fatburger. Usually someone has insomnia, stomachache, heart palps or the runs from those deadly late night carbs. 7. Stay in a non-casino, luxury hotel if you can afford it. At the end of the night, it’s a private and very easy b-line up the elevator avoiding drunks, stragglers, the ching-ching of the slots, the walk of shame and the customary cloud of cigarette smoke. 8. If you are under 30, you don’t do dinner before you go clubbing. Yes, this 35-49 crowd enjoyed the gourmet experience every night. Guess the young’ens need liquids rather than solids. 9. Day drinking = AMEX bill. Champagne in the afternoon will certainly make luxury purchases easier and far more rewarding. 10. Thank goodness for the photo filter on an IPHONE. Guaranteed awesome photos no matter how tired and sweaty you look in a club. It’s like instant botox. 11. Febreeze is a lifesaver. It’s either a double spritz or you might as well toss your clothes in the trash on your way out of town. 12. Good girlfriends always have your

back. They will be brutally honest telling you what NOT to wear, when to STOP drinking and when to SIMMER down. 13. Six hour plane rides SUCK! So does an 8am outbound flight back to Florida on only four hours of sleep. 14. Bouncers and VIP Hosts are either on a power trip or have a huge chip on their shoulder. Enough said! 15. I will never bitch about humidity. Could my skin be dryer or my nose bleed more from the dry desert air? This is why I look younger than most west coasters. 16. Hotels are NOT in walking distance of each other. This is why it’s called The Mirage! 17. There is nothing sexy or sophisticated drinking out of a long neck beer bottle or a plastic yard drinking glass especially while walking on the strip or thru a casino. 18. Buying a table and bottle service is a must or if you roll like we do, VIP COMP works just as well. 19. Three nights of club hopping in your 40’s is two nights too much. Clearly we are too old to party like it’s 1999 for 72 hours straight. Leave it to the kids to represent. 20. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. YES, and we are holding to it! 21. Girls trips are the best even at the tender age of 43. Someone wise once created the acronym YOLO!!! (You Only Live Once) Nicole, a card carrying “California Girl” was born and raised in a suburb of Los Angeles but now is officially a “Boca Girl”. A graduate of the University of Southern California, Nicole owns a private consulting firm, “Flier Consulting”, which specializes in business development, marketing, public relations and special events. Nicole is an avid tennis player; enjoys working out, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She is also single and ready to find “Mr. Right!”

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Losing someone you know suddenly, will do that to you. The recent passing of former Commissioner Pat Archer attracted a large crowd to Delray’s Unity Church -- a fitting tribute to Pat’s life and civic accomplishments.

The memorial attracted a cross-section of Delray, long time civic contributors and some newcomers who came to pay respects to Pat and her contributions to what many of the eulogists called a special time in Delray Beach. Pat served on the City Commission from 1999-2006, a tenure that mostly coincided with my own elected experience. What marked that era was a concept coined by former Commissioner Alberta McCarthy and adopted by the entire commission called “community unity.” Basically, we strived to bring people together, across racial, socio-economic, generational and geographic barriers. Truth is, we didn’t always succeed. Plenty people didn’t like us—a byproduct of being in the public eye and making decisions on what another colleague Commissioner Jon Levinson called “the big rocks.” When you don’t kick the can down the road and when you seek to do “big” things (like pass a downtown plan that encourages mixed use, restaurants, density and events, move a high school and tackle subjects like race relations) you tend to make ardent fans and enemies. It goes with the territory and we were comfortable with that. Our group was also tasked with rebuilding a police and fire department that was losing officers and firefighters because we

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had not kept up with neighboring cities on wages and benefits. We agreed to step up and invest in public safety and to this day we take hits for it. But truth was we weren’t being generous, we were being competitive and we were playing the hand we were dealt the best way we knew how. The era was also marked by civility among commissioners. Many of us became friends and some people didn’t like that either. We were accused of being a “machine” when in truth there was no such thing. In fact, there were times when I wished there was a cavalry to summon. But there did exist an esprit d’ corps and a family feeling among a wide swath of stakeholders. That feeling pre-dated us. Since the late 80s there was a sense in Delray that the next year would be better than the one just past. The city was on an ascent—twice an All America City, written about glowingly by urban experts and visited by elected officials from cities all over the country. They came from near and far to see how “it” was done. “It”-- whether it was downtown, beach restoration, neighborhood revitalizations, a new library, arts and culture etc.—was done via team work. And in order to have effective team work you need a civil and safe public square. That does not mean no ac-

countability—in fact noted urbanist Otis Pike called our sense of accountability and honesty about our problems “a responsibility revolution.” It also does not mean you don’t debate—passionately. But it does mean that you don’t destroy people you disagree with. You don’t spread rumors via social media, send out inflammatory emails or divide along lines like they have in Washington D.C. (We all see how that’s working out don’t we?) That kind of division doesn’t work for America or for a community. And it’s not working for Delray. As we vote this month in an important local election—and I think local elections are as important as any-think about the candidates who are best equipped to unite, not divide. Who is best equipped to lead, be independent and move the “big rocks.” You’ll never have 100 percent unity, but communities that try are the ones that succeed. We don’t have to look too far to see one that did.

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