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contents VOLUME XIII NUMBER 7

08.2016

THE FAMILY ISSUE

IN THE 56 KIDS KITCHEN

Local Chefs Share Their Favorite ChildFriendly Recipes

62 HAPPILY EVER AFTER

Don’t Say “I Do” Without Discovering Today’s Hottest Wedding Trends

68 BEDSIDE MANNER

The One And Only Dr. Ruth Westheimer Talks Adversity, Gratitude And, Of Course, Sex

PLACE 72 NO LIKE HOME

Youth Homelessness Runs Rampant Nationwide And In Our Backyard

HER BIG FAT GREEK LIFE ACTRESS, WRITER, PRODUCER AND DIRECTOR NIA VARDALOS OPENS UP ABOUT HER FAMILY – ON-SCREEN AND OFF

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contents departments

19 observed HOT STUFF & THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE IT HAPPEN 19 The Buzz 24 Trends 26 La Vida Boca

29 media blitz THE QUINTESSENTIAL ARTS REPORT 29 On Screen 30 In Print 34 On Scene

43 that’s life A GUIDE TO PERSONAL GROWTH 43 Relations 46 Parents 50 Destinations

111 taste THE DISH ON FOOD, WINE & RESTAURANTS 112 Recipes 118 Review 120 Listings 120 Bites

129 happenings

THE ESSENTIAL SOCIAL DIGEST 129 Around Town 135 Calendar 140 Flash

150 fyi LOCAL NOTABLES & REAL DEALS 150 At Home

152 giving back CHARITY NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE

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112 135

HAPPILY EVER AFTER

Don’t Say “I Do” Without Discovering Today’s Hottest Wedding Trends

THE FAMILY ISSUE

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN

Local Chefs Share Their Favorite ChildFriendly Recipes

BEDSIDE MANNER

Dr. Ruth Westheimer Talks Adversity, Gratitude And, Of Course, Sex

VOLUME XIII NUMBER 7

NO PLACE LIKE HOME

Youth Homelessness Runs Rampant Nationwide And In Our Backyard

AUGUST 2016

HER BIG FAT GREEK LIFE ACTRESS, WRITER, PRODUCER AND DIRECTOR NIA VARDALOS OPENS UP ABOUT HER FAMILY – ON-SCREEN AND OFF

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elcome to August, the transitional time when the lazy days of summer recede, kids return to school and season draws near. It’s the perfect month for our annual Family Issue, and this one is jam-packed with informative articles guaranteed to inspire you and your loved ones. We begin with our cover story on actress, writer, producer and director Nia Vardalos. Best known as the writer and star of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” and “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2,” popular films based on her own upbringing, Vardalos opens up about her on-screen and off-screen families, including her experience with adoption, in “Her Big Fat Greek Life” (page 52). For many of us, family time equals mealtime, so we asked some local chefs to share their favorite child-friendly recipes. We think “Kids In The Kitchen” (page 56) will motivate you and your kids (or grandkids) to cook up some fun together. Are you adding somebody to your family soon? For those planning a wedding, we have the answers to all your questions about everything from flowers to fashion. Leading experts across the country share the latest trends in bridal attire, gourmet cuisine, floral artistry and more in “Happily Ever After” (page 62). Plus, we catch up with the one and only Dr. Ruth Westheimer in “Bedside Manner” (page 68). At 88, she’s as feisty as ever, and the renowned psychosexual therapist is still helping couples and families strengthen their relationships (and have great sex). We also take a look

at her dramatic personal story – you won’t want to miss it. Finally, we examine a major issue in Palm Beach County and the country: youth homelessness. In “No Place Like Home” (page 72), local experts discuss why so many minors and their families are living without roofs over their heads and what community members are doing to help those in need. As the summer wanes, be sure to sneak in some leisurely days with your family and friends before the craziness of season ensues. This is your chance to take one last trip, near or far, or enjoy an adventure. Make some new memories, and try to live in the present. When the school year starts, you’ll be glad you did. Thanks for making us a part of your summer, and we’ll see you in September.

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hen I was growing up, my paternal grandfather, James (or Pop Pop, as we kids called him), always had a project. He believed in keeping busy, swimming laps every day well into his 80s, participating on the HOA board at his Fort Lauderdale condo and writing his “book.” He started the latter in the 1980s as a chronicle of family history. He wrote about his childhood, how he and my grandmother met, my dad’s adventures as a boy in Pennsylvania. After a while, once he had finished with the past, Pop Pop began writing about the present, keeping a journal of family happenings as well as his musings on current events, sprinkled with his wry sense of humor. He was also interested in genealogy, and he generated family trees for both his side of the family and my mother’s. (In fact, he caused quite a stir when he discovered a strand of Spanish ancestry in my mom’s supposedly 100 percent Norwegian family.) Pop Pop included these as appendices to his “book,” which he passed on to me before he died, saying I was the only person likely to ever read it. I recall looking at my family tree with little interest as a child. It appeared to be just a collection of data and lines with little meaning. Photos were much more appealing. But, as I’ve gotten older, I find myself wondering more and more about my ancestors. Who were these people who share my DNA? What were they like, and what did they pass on to me? Am I the way I am, in part, because of who they were? I knew some of my great-grandparents briefly, but I didn’t really know them as people. What were their hopes and dreams? What demons did they face? Were they happy with the lives they lived? And what about their parents? And their parents? I look at the names on Pop Pop’s old printouts and try to see something more. I try to picture my family members as the real people they were. What did Peter Engstrom’s laugh sound like? Was Anna Carlson a morning person or a night owl? Did Charles Williams drink as much coffee as I do? Did Violet Parker suffer from the same health issues as me, and, if so, how did she cope? I look at those two dates – born, died – and wonder what each relative’s world was like. Was it filled with as much uncertainty and fear as ours? Or was it smaller and closer and simpler? Or maybe they just feared different things. I don’t have the answers. But the family tree brings me a sense of comfort. It shows that I’m part of a much bigger whole, and, in a way, it feels like they’re all standing behind me. Sometimes, I trace a path through the generations, starting at the top and winding down to the bottom, to my name. I turn the book upside down, and, instead of being the branches, my family members become the roots. And I’m the tree, standing stronger because of them.

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MAD FOR MILLY Designer Michelle Smith’s “Modern Love” Collection Has Hearts Racing Fashion

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Smith is preparing for a Sweet 16 party. But the celebration isn’t for her 9-year-old daughter, Sophia (or her 6-year-old son, William). The soiree, which will take place in 2017, is for Milly, Smith’s contemporary fashion line that she and husband Andy Oshrin started in 2001. “It’s in the works,” says Smith, 43, whom we recently met during a personal appearance at Saks Fifth Avenue Boca Raton. “We thought about celebrating 15, but I thought, ‘No, it would be so much more fun to do a Sweet 16.’” Smith laid the groundwork for Milly (the moniker is her nickname) in school. The Connecticut-born designer studied fashion illustration at Moore College of Art & Design in Philadelphia before enrolling in New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology. While there, she worked at a Hermès boutique part time, and, once she completed FIT’s two-year design program, she applied for a three-month internship at Hermès in Paris. She got the gig and sharpened her skill set even more. With a highly coveted internship under her belt, Smith stayed in Paris and enrolled at ESMOD, a private fashion school. Determined to develop her eye for quality fabrics, she also interned at Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior while in France. This top-notch experience was just what Smith needed to launch Milly. “It inspired me to create a collection that’s luxurious but affordable,” she

says. “I love creating my own prints. I’m an artist. I love designing, drawing, painting and sketching.” Her Spring/Summer 2016 collection radiates romance, striking a fine balance between soft and structured, refined and organic, sleek and undone. “I call this collection ‘Modern Love,’” Smith says. “It isn’t about wearing a prairie dress, skipping through a flower field. It’s about a cool, modern girl in the throes of a summer romance.” The collection’s Italian cotton Beetle Mini Dress was created as a nod to the late architect Zaha Hadid’s Heydar Aliyev Centre in Azerbaijan. “I created the sleeve and the drape inspired by her architecture – the smooth curvature of the building,” Smith says. Milly fans will find everything from masculine and utilitarian pieces to flowing skirts and plunging gowns in the collection. “My clothes attract women who are bold, accomplished and intelligent,” Smith says. “They can be a little bit daring.” To date, the brand includes accessories; handbags; and Milly Minis children’s clothing, inspired by the designer’s daughter. Smith’s next goal? “I’d love to launch a footwear collection when the time is right,” she says. Until then, Smith continues to take steps in the right direction, she says: “It’s just about having the will, the determination and working hard. You have to believe in yourself.” – Laura Janelle Downey

AUGUST 2016

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BOWL ME OVER People will do (and buy) just about anything for their pets. And,

while a food bowl may seem like an unimportant item in the grand scheme of things, it needs to be purchased with a certain amount of care. After all, pets come in different sizes, and so should their feeders. Barks & Kisses, a family-owned and operated business, is committed to providing your pet with a more comfortable mealtime. Designed to reduce neck strain, improve digestion and maximize comfort and convenience, the brand’s new Ashford Collection Pet Diners come in two sizes and two colors. The curved holder, made of BPAfree acrylic, houses two stainless steel bowls. The company also believes in giving back by helping abandoned and homeless pets find d their forever homes. All Barks & th Kisses product photos and adK vertisements feature pets availve able for adoption (at the time ab oof the photo shoot), and the company also donates 5 percent co oof all proceeds to nonprofit, allbbreed, no-kill dog rescues. Visit barksandkisses.com.

I clicked on [her profile] picture, and she looked more like my dad than I do.

LITTLE LULU Local Lululemon-loving mamas – decked out in the label’s ubiquitous black yoga pants – can now have their own matching mini-mes thanks to the arrival of Ivivva Athletica, the brand’s line for girls, at Town Center at Boca Raton. The new store, outfitted with moveable fixtures, can quickly transform to host complimentary events, including dance and yoga classes, running clinics and athletic classes. Ivivva encourages girls to come in, try out the gear, experiment with new activities and meet new people. “Additionally, Ivivva offers a Dreams & Goals program that inspires girls to dream big, set goals for themselves, and know that falling down and getting back up again is all part of the journey,” according to a press release. Kind of gives retail therapy a whole new meaning. Visit ivivva.com.

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– Rosalia Schabauer, about long-lost sister Karla Inchingalo, whom she recently met for the first time and partnered with to open Boca Raton boutique Athyntiq

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TAKING THE CAKE

Chefs Stephen Day and Jordi Panisello

Every chef hopes his cake

will rise, but Stephen Day, pastry chef at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, recently elevated cake mastery to new heights when he created a giant cake replica of the iconic pink resort in honor of its 90th anniversary. Making this eye candy was no

easy feat. In fact, Chef Day and his team spent 150 hours crafting 180 pounds of royal icing and 80 pounds of fondant icing to create the highly detailed confection. The cake comprises 500 windows and doors; elaborate roofing and piping; multiple palm trees, flowers and hedges; and the porte cochere’s notable fountain. The edible artwork made its debut at the resort’s kickoff party for its anniversary celebration, and it will be on display for a year at the property. Although guests of the event couldn’t have their resort cake and eat it, too, they did get to enjoy redvelvet cake pops as a consolation. Visit bocaresort.com.

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observed la vida boca ART OF THE MATTER: Dr. Daniel Man and his work, “A Bowl of Grapes”

SCIENCE MEETS ART

Dr. Daniel Man Creates Beauty At Work And At Home BY STACEY FEINTUCH

ou may know Daniel Man, M.D., as a board-certified plastic surgeon with a private practice in Boca Raton, helping people improve their appearance and wellbeing. He’s noted for his work in cosmetic laser surgery, liposuction, skin rejuvenation, facelifts and body procedures, and he frequently

Man’s mother – a natural artist who taught woodworking courses and painted porcelain dishes (which the doctor still has) – laid the groundwork for his passion for art. His father was a general vascular surgeon who introduced him to medicine, taking him as a teenager to see patients.

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I had the ability to see how art connected to science and science connected to art.

lectures at medical conventions around the world. But Dr. Man is more than a talented physician. He’s also an artist, accomplished in painting and drawing. Growing up in Haifa, on Israel’s Mediterranean coastline, Dr. 26

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“I had the ability to see how art connected to science and science connected to art,” says Dr. Man. Once he became a physician, he sought a way to show patients how he would augment them via cosmetic surgery (prior to the availability of video imaging). He

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realized that drawing was the only solution. So, Dr. Man taught himself to draw and paint, reading books on the subjects and visiting art fairs to see the work of others. He believes that surgeons and artists have some overlapping traits. For example, both professions require good hand-eye coordination, reflexes and finemotor skills. One major difference between the two, though, is that an artist can trash a bad drawing or paint over something he dislikes. Typically, that’s not an option for a surgeon. “In drawing and painting, you have a second chance,” he says. “But, in surgery, you only have one time to get it right.” Another difference is that artists have the gift of freedom – more so

than surgeons. “Artwork should be pleasing to the eye,” says Dr. Man. “But surgery needs to be pleasing to the patients. You need to achieve what they’re looking for.” Outside the operating room, he often turns to his wife, Dena, for feedback on his artwork. He recalls asking her to review his painting depicting the handshake between Yitzhak Rabin, the late prime minister of Israel, and Yasser Arafat, former chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization, at the signing of their peace accord at the White House in 1993. “She told me, ‘Whatever you do, don’t change it,’” he says. Dr. Man went on to donate the painting to the White House, where it hung for three years. With no plans to retire, the father and grandfather says that art will always be a part of his life. You can view his work at Art Fusion Galleries in Miami and at his office. O

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HIGH TIMES

Bryan Cranston Propels 1980s Drug Drama “The Infiltrator” BY BILL BOWEN

he devil’s bargain of law enforcement going undercover to win the trust of criminals has been dealt with before by Hollywood films – for instance, “Donnie Brasco” (1997) and “The Departed” (2006) – but few have captured the dilemma like director Brad Furman’s “The Infiltrator.” Based on former DEA Agent Robert Mazur’s book about his experiences in the mid-1980s infiltrating Colombia’s Medellin Cartel, Furman’s thought-provoking film uses a steady performance by Bryan Cranston to depict the pitfalls of mingling with the criminal underworld. And those pitfalls are many, especially during a time when recording devices were unwieldy and any slip of the tongue risked exposure and instant execution. Furman’s script, written by his mother, novelist Ellen Brown Fur-

man, eloquently captures the flavor of the Reagan years and the War on Drugs, which was unable to prevent Pablo Escobar’s cartel from importing tons of cocaine weekly into the United States. Cranston plays Robert Musella, an alias invented by Mazur as he poses as an international financier to gain the trust of cartel principals Gonzalo Mora (Simòn Andreu) and Gonzalo Mora Jr. (Rubén Ochandiano). Mazur is a family man whose long-suffering wife, Evelyn (Juliet Aubrey), and eccentric aunt (Olympia Dukakis) worry about his line of work. He, too, is uneasy about the underworld lifestyle in which he is compelled to participate, of late nights with hookers and topless dancers. An offhand remark to the bad guys that he is engaged requires his Justice Department bosses to assign an

agent, Kathy Ertz (Diane Kruger), to pose as his fiancée. Kruger had a star turn in “Troy” and a similar role as an uneasy imposter in Quentin Tarantino’s “Inglorious Basterds.” Cranston is best known for television roles, including the lead on “Breaking Bad” (for which he won four Emmys) and “Malcolm in the Middle.” Along with fellow agent Emir Abreu (John Leguizamo), Mazur and Ertz work their way up the cartel hierarchy until they gain the trust of one of its leaders, Roberto Alcaino (Benjamin Bratt), and his wife (Elena Ayana) and daughter (Jordan Loughran). The clumsy engagement story becomes an opportunity for the feds, as Mazur begins inviting cartel bigwigs and international bankers (money launderers) to the supposed wedding, which is turned into a sting operation.

Leguizamo (“Carlito’s Way,” “Executive Decision”) is comfortable in the role of dealing with the Colombians, having lived as a youngster in Bogota before his family moved to Queens. Much of the action in Mazur’s book took place in Tampa, and the film necessarily portrays the Sunshine State’s seedy side in the mid-1980s, complemented by hard-edged tunes in the soundtrack. Brown Furman’s script takes care to depict the inevitable friendships that result from these undercover associations and the ambiguous emotions when police storm into the chapel and handcuff the cartel members and their wives and children. O TIME: 2 hours, 7 minutes RATED: R for strong violence and language throughout; some sexual content and drug material

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Young Adult Books That Grown-Ups Will Love, Too BY JACQUELINE SHAMES You may be over 18, but sometimes the appeal of a young adult book is irresistible. Whether you were obsessed with the magic of “Harry Potter” or couldn’t get enough of kick-butt Katniss in “The Hunger Games,” the YA genre seems to offer all the drama, adventure and entertainment of “grown-up” fiction in a simpler, more concise format. Plus, these books often contain universal themes and messages (they were written by adults, after all) that all ages can relate to. So, whether you’re looking for action-packed fantasy, time-traveling romance or something in between, you won’t want to put any of these addictive YA books down.

“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”

By J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany and Jack Thorne As we’re sure any Potterheads have already heard, the highly anticipated “Harry Potter” play and its accompanying script book have arrived. Released on July 31 (which just happens to be the birthday of The Boy Who Lived), the “special rehearsal 30

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edition” book is now the eighth official installment of the critically acclaimed series. Set 19 years after Harry defeated his nemesis, Voldemort, our hero is now a 30-year-old husband, a father of three and an employee at the Ministry of Magic. Things may look rosy, but Harry’s past won’t quite stay behind him, and his son Albus must face his challenging family legacy.

“As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: sometimes darkness comes from unexpected places,” according to a press release. It’s been almost a decade since J.K. Rowling brought the series to (what we thought was) an end, but this two-part story adds an entirely new chapter to the “Harry Potter” canon.

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“The Square Root of Summer”

By Harriet Reuter Hapgood

“The Love That Split the World”

“Red Rising”

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By Emily Henry

The YA world is buzzing about “The Love That Split the World” – and for good reason. Emily Henry’s stunning debut novel, featuring two love-struck teenagers living in different versions of the same world, has all the ingredients of a mesmerizing read: romance, time travel and a mythological twist. Natalie Clearly thought that psychotherapy had stopped her hallucinations until she receives a visit from an apparition she calls “Grandmother.” The ghost simply tells her: “You have three months to save him.” The following night, under the stadium lights of the high school football field, she meets a beautiful boy named Beau, and nothing is the same again. Henry delivers a beautifully written and intriguing narrative about love and sacrifice that also weaves in elements of Native American folklore, giving the novel impressive depth.

A New York Times best-seller, named one of the best books of the year by Entertainment Weekly and Buzzfeed, “Red Rising” is the fi rst of a trilogy. The book has already been optioned for a fi lm adaptation, and we have a hunch that this is the next big movie franchise. Yes, it is another dystopian story, but we doubt you’ve read anything like it. In the distant future on Mars (one among many long-colonized planets), humans have adopted the practice of assigning each individual a color to denote his or her place in society. Golds are the elite, the rulers of the planets. Reds are the worker slaves, the lowest of the low. Our protagonist is Darrow, a Red who works in the underground mines of Mars. He and his kind are told that the surface of the planet remains too dangerous for humans and that they must work to make it habitable. This exhilarating and thoughtprovoking ride is so unpredictable

How do you move on when you’ve been crippled by loss? While this seems like a heavy question for a YA novel, Harriet Reuter Hapgood’s “The Square Root of Summer” is an electric story about overcoming grief and learning how to grow from it. Described by Buzzfeed as the “must-read of the summer,” the debut novel revolves around Gottie, a math and science junkie. Over recent years, the 17-year-old has watched her mother, grandfather, best friend and teenage love leave her life for one reason or another. Now, with the start of summer vacation, she finds that some of those who abandoned her are suddenly reappearing, turning her world upside down and causing time to bend. “The delectable romance and the moment when past, present

The YA world is buzzing about “The Love That Split the World” – and for good reason. Emily Henry’s stunning debut novel has all the ingredients of a mesmerizing read: romance, time travel and a mythological twist.

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and future all come together and semi-solve the mysteries of Gottie’s time travel make the journey worthwhile,” according to The New York Times.

“More Happy Than Not” By Adam Silvera

“More Happy Than Not” tackles a question that we’ve often pondered ourselves: Why does the pursuit of happiness have to be so hard? Throughout this New York Times best-seller, we follow Aaron Soto as he struggles to find bliss after a traumatic incident. He lives in the projects in a Bronx similar to the one we know – except for the existence of the Leteo Institute, a revolutionary facility where patients can have painful memories erased. “If anyone deserves to have his past wiped clean, it’s Aaron, who has experienced poverty, his father’s suicide and the violent death of friends in his short life. But what he wants to forget most is that he’s gay, especially because the boy he loves is no longer able to be with him,” according to the book’s publisher. A gritty and profoundly moving novel, “More Happy Than Not” ponders what it means to be truly happy and whether it’s possible to change who you are. O

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every turn – just like a fun, freaky horror movie,” notes the venue’s website. “Expect to see Cooper in all his ghoulish glory, wielding his bloody crutch like a bayonet and stroking a live boa constrictor. Come rock out with this infamous living legend whose raw-edged and bombastic sound is alive and well.” Although he’s known for his antics, Cooper has also been lauded for his musical ability, and he’s been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Cooper, whose real name is Vincent Da-

lice Cooper’s persona is the epitome of rock ’n’ roll. And his music? “Hard rock designed to shock.” That’s the word from the musician’s official website, which makes no apologies for his overthe-top concerts. Fans who clamor for his theatrics (he’s used everything from guillotines to fake blood) won’t be disappointed when Cooper takes the stage at 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 12 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. “The godfather of shock rock continues to rattle the cages and challenge the status quo, while surprising fans and exuding danger at

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mon Furnier, played the stepfather of Freddy Krueger in “Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare” and himself on “That ’70s Show.” He even appeared on “The Muppet Show.” But he has also battled some demons – and ended up in rehab to kick his alcohol addiction, which he wrote about in his memoir, “Golf Monster.” The book tracks his development from minister’s son to rock star and his path from alcoholic to golf addict. These days, he tours six months of the year; oversees Alice Cooper’stown, his Phoenixbased restaurant; and keeps things lively on his “Nights With Alice Cooper” radio show, which is syndicated domestically and internationally on more than 100 stations. No doubt, every day is an adventure for this rocker. O For more information, call 954-462-0222 or visit browardcenter.org.

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ALL THAT JAZZ Nicole Henry Set To Sing The Blues At Arts Garage BY LINDA HAASE

t didn’t take long for Nicole Henry to make a name for herself. And it’s no wonder. The vocalist effortlessly combines classic and contemporary genres as well as blues songs and original compositions, whether she is being backed up by a simple jazz trio or a full big band. She’s returning to Delray Beach’s Arts Garage for a two-night gig at 8 p.m. on Aug. 19 and 20. And organizers couldn’t be happier. “The Miami-based soul and jazz songstress is known for her passionate, soulful voice and heartfelt charisma, earning her rave reviews and praise from both critics and audiences worldwide for her powerful ability to touch and inspire people with her beautiful voice and stunning presence,” notes the venue’s website. Henry has toured in more than 15 countries and at numerous music festivals, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, yet retains her South Florida roots. (She graduated from the University of Miami with degrees in communications

and theater and has a home there.) She grew up in a musical family: Her mom played piano, and Henry sang in church and school and studied cello and ballet. But it’s jazz that won her heart. “A lot of my repertoire is from the jazz standards, but I sing classic soul and folk songs. I’ll sing anything, but you want to take the time to make covers your own; otherwise, you sound like a hotel lobby band,” she told Miami New Times. “And I’ve had to do that. Even then, you don’t want to sound like a jukebox.” She’s garnered many awards, including Soul Train Award for Best Traditional Jazz Performance, and accolades, like this one from The Huffi ngton Post: “Nicole Henry emerges hands down as the generation’s First Lady of Jazz.” To Henry, a song is more than a song. As she told Miami New Times: “I tell stories and share feelings through songs.” O For more information, call 561-450-6357 or visit artsgarage.org.

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Brad Paisley Brings Americana To Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre BY LINDA HAASE

But, to hear him tell it, he’s just an ordinary guy. “I have a to-do list and I have a farm I care for, and things I like to do for fun – going to movies and all that stuff. It’s a painfully normal life,” he tells TheBoot.com. Paisley, who graduated from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, with a degree in music business, grew up in West Virginia and was one of the first to offer help to his home state after the recent devastating floods. He donated $100,000 and started a GoFundMe campaign for victims of the flood. “It’s very important to me that this is done right, that every dollar goes there. We are a very strong state. We have much love for one another,” he told RTT News. “We can’t do anything about the loss of life or the pain, but the dollars we raise can replace all the things that were lost otherwise.” O

rad Paisley always has two things at every concert: high energy and his ever-present cowboy hat. If there’s one thing that defi nes him, it’s country. And he’s proud of it. “I’ve heard my share of Van Halen. I never liked rock,” he says, according to IMDb. “Country music has become the music that best represents the reality of American life.” It’s that country sound – along with his colorful sets – that he’ll bring to Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 13. The guitarist and singer has won three Grammys, two American Music Awards, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards and 14 Country Music Association Awards, and he has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2001. His take on all these honors? “More than I deserve for sure,” he quips on his website. He’s also an accomplished songwriter: He’s written or co-written 20 of his 23 No. 1 singles.

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The Go-Go’s Say Farewell At Broward Center For The Performing Arts BY LINDA HAASE

hey say breaking up is hard to do, but The Go-Go’s seem to have it down to a fine art. The all-female punk-pop-rock band has split up several times since it formed in 1978 – only to eventually reunite. But this latest disintegration just might be the real thing. Fans who want to get a last glimpse of the group should book tickets to the Farewell Tour, which makes a stop at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts at 8 p.m. on Aug. 3.

“They came, they saw and they conquered the charts, the airwaves and, with their kicky kitsch appeal, pop culture in general,” according to the venue’s website. “From their halcyon days as America’s sweethearts to their current status as superstars who pioneered a genre, The Go-Go’s helped cement the foundation of the early 80’s punkpop-rock sound.” So why end a good thing? “After a 38 year run, we are gearing up for one last blast of a summer tour. We feel so lucky and so grateful to have had the incredible support of our fans for so long. We can’t wait to get out on the road and give the people what they want: some loud fast music and a great party,” the band told Entertainment Weekly. No doubt the group, which wrote all its songs, will perform such hits as “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed” and “Vacation.” The farewell tour has sparked bittersweet emotions for the band, comprising singer Belinda Carlisle, guitarist Jane Wiedlin, multi-instrumentalist Charlotte Caffey and drummer Gina Schock. “It is with mixed feelings that we embark on our last adventure together. What an incredible ride we have had. I hope you will continue to follow all of us on our future endeavors,” Wiedlin posted on her blog after the tour was announced. O For more information, call 954-462-0222 or visit browardcenter.org. 40

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YOURS, MINE AND OURS Blending Families Successfully Takes Time And Compassion BY LINDA HAASE

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It can take a few years for a stepfamily to establish itself. One of the biggest challenges involves parenting and discipline in particular. If a couple takes the time to discuss their expectations around parenting and discipline, it can be very helpful. – Marni Feuerman, licensed clinical social worker and licensed marriage and family therapist

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hose who tuned in to “The Brady Bunch” may have been envious of the tightly knit, nearly perfect blended family. But the sitcom was clearly not a reality TV show. Although blended families can have many idyllic moments, achieving harmony takes a lot of work. Couples and their offspring face many challenges, experts say, including discipline and melding diverse personalities. “It can take a few years for a stepfamily to establish itself,” says Marni Feuerman, a Boca Raton licensed clinical social worker and licensed marriage and family therapist. “One of the biggest challenges involves parenting and discipline in particular. If a couple takes the time to discuss their expectations around parenting and discipline, it can be very helpful.” Also, spend a lot of time getting to know each other’s children before blending the families, advises Boca Raton licensed clinical social worker Michele Lifland. “When families come together quickly and don’t have a natural time to adjust, it can cause a lot of problems,” she explains. “The more time people have to get to know each other before they become a blended family, the better they do. They know each other better and are able to work out some of the issues before they become a unit.” The age of the children is also a significant factor, she adds, as younger kids may adjust easier. Clarity is key when it comes to discipline, Feuerman says: “You should be specific, for example, about what the house rules are, who does certain chores and what the rewards or punishments are. I would also talk about your values and philosophy around both parenting and how AUGUST 2016

you can honor your relationship; and keep an honest, open line of communication about what is going on with the children. Couples need to honor their own relationship apart from their roles as parents. You need to continue to nurture the unit that brought you together.”

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It should be OK for you to feel that you are more connected to your biological child while at the same time acknowledging that these other children are in your life. You need to find a way to contribute to their lives and meet their needs. Ask yourself, ‘How can I be in their lives in a productive way?’

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– Michele Lifland, licensed clinical social worker

Although Lifland faced challenges as a stepchild, there were many positive moments as well. “I was an only child when my mom remarried a widower who had three daughters, so I got three sisters,” she says. “We are very close and have been through everything together as if we were blood relations. I had sisters to be with me that I wouldn’t have had otherwise during some tough times. Being in a blended family is a great opportunity to develop close and lasting, loving relationships.” O

DOS AND DON’TS FOR BLENDED FAMILIES to develop a cohesive unit as a stepfamily. It is particularly critical that there is consistency in the parenting structure.” And she suggests that the biological parents “take primary responsibility for enforcing rules, with the stepparent acting in a supportive role.” Making children feel welcome is paramount, experts say. “The newly married couple can make the [children] feel welcome and loved by checking in with them about their thoughts and feelings about the changes and new dynamics,” Feuerman recommends. “The family must also balance doing things together with doing things as a couple. I would also encourage one-on-one time with each child to help build a bond and connection. Communication needs to be encouraged all the time as a couple and with the children.” For parents who worry they will show favorit-

ism to their own children, take heart. “It should be OK for you to feel that you are more connected to your biological child while at the same time acknowledging that these other children are in your life. You need to find a way to contribute to their lives and meet their needs. Ask yourself, ‘How can I be in their lives in a productive way?’” says Lifland. “Although each case is different, the main thing to remember is to practice the golden rule: ‘Do unto others….’ Whatever role you adopt, look at it from that perspective.” As for what not to do? “Don’t assume entitlements in your new role, such as, ‘I am your new mother… I can make you do this,’” says Lifland, who grew up in a blended family. And don’t forget about nurturing yourselves as a couple, she says: “Make time for yourselves outside of parenting; have date nights where

DON’T ever bad-mouth or insult your exspouse in front of the children. Negativity about your ex will not change anything, and it will only make your child feel bad. This will likely come back to bite you, too. DO be flexible and reasonable with your ex

regarding visitation and time-sharing. DO pay attention to the feelings your children are having. DON’T make them feel bad for having negative feelings around the divorce, the new stepsibling or the situation as a whole. DO allow special one-on-one time for the biological parent with his or her child. Both parents in the blended family do not have to be part of every activity. DO realize that you do not have to love your

stepchildren, and they do not have to love you either. But you do have to treat each other kindly and respectfully.

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ANIMAL INSTINCT Adding A Pet To The Family Is An Important Learning Experience For Children BY DIANNA SMITH

recently made the mistake of taking my children to a store that specializes in toy breed dogs, the kind that look like stuffed animals. That particular afternoon had been a lazy one, so I assumed it would be nice for the kids to see some adorable puppies to help break up the day. Maybe we’d pet the dogs, play with them a bit and then head out for ice cream. It was a good idea – in theory. My oldest, who is 6, left the store in tears because she wanted to bring one home, and I quickly squashed the idea. To make matters worse, she had apparently already named the dog she was pining for, and it whimpered after us as we left the store, causing those tears to fall even faster. Admittedly, it even made my heart sink a bit. However, after the drama abated, we sat down and discussed becoming dog owners one day. A key component of the agreement would be that our children help care for the little rascal.

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There’s nothing better than coming home from being gone, and the pets all run to you. You’re like a movie star every time you walk in the house. – Beth Harmon, volunteer, Furry Friends

Furry Friends volunteer Beth Harmon’s son and family dog

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But, ultimately, we were left wondering: When will our kids really be ready for a pet? Since doctors don’t include “emotionally ready for pets” as a health indicator at annual exams, I spoke with Dr. Kelly Everson, a licensed psychologist at Palm Beach Behavioral Health & Wellness in Jupiter. Everson is a dog owner and an experienced doctor who uses pet therapy to help patients cope with physical and mental health problems. “Animals really help teach kids social skills,” Dr. Everson says. “The research out there shows that kids who grow up in a home with animals have a better prognosis of mental health.” Even preschoolers can be old enough for pets,

life parents The Harmon family and their dogs

Janelle Marrone, adoption manager at Furry Friends, says that many children benefit from adopting animals because they learn to be kind to animals, and, equally important, they learn to be accountable. And, though it’s great when she helps match a family with an animal in need of a home, she reminds potential owners that not every animal is child-friendly. “If you have a small child at home, we wouldn’t place a tiny kitten with a small child because the cat could hurt the child,” Marrone says. “And we have certain dogs

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Animals really help teach kids social skills. The research out there shows that kids who grow up in a home with animals have a better prognosis of mental health.

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– Dr. Kelly Everson, licensed psychologist, Palm Beach Behavioral Health & Wellness

she says, as long as they’re capable of showing some kind of responsibility. But parents need to keep in mind that some pets are easier than others, she says. For younger children, Hartz.com suggests animals such as gerbils, hamsters, fish, cats and even rats as good first-time pets. Dogs are also popular choices, but they require more work, which means that, if your children are on the younger side, the adults will be on dog duty most of the time. But that doesn’t mean little ones can’t help out. A toddler, for example, could give the pet a treat for good behavior or pour food into its bowl. An older child might take the dog for regular walks or play fetch for daily exercise. Parents can even prepare kids for a pet by buying children’s books that focus on caring for pets and talking to them about what having a pet means in terms of responsibility. Beth Harmon, an area mom of three, is forever grateful for her 48

four dogs because they have actually trained her children to clean their rooms. Her kids “aren’t allowed to leave anything on the floors because [the dogs] don’t know the difference between your soccer ball and their dog toy,” Harmon says. The furry friends have also helped make her family a little more loving and a lot more fun. Her children constantly play with the dogs and consider them part of their family – so much so that her college-bound daughter is already dreading saying goodbye to her four-legged family members, Harmon says. And the dogs have made her 16-year-old daughter, Jordy, who has severe cerebral palsy and is confined to a wheelchair, feel safe. Watching the pups interact with the teen is amazing, Harmon says. “They seem to know they need to be calm around Jordy and that Jordy can’t do a lot, so they just lay

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next to her,” Harmon says. “She can’t reach and pet them because she doesn’t have use of her arms, so we take her hand and pet the dog with her. Her hands, which are normally fisted, relax and are wide open on top of their fur.” Two of the dogs are from Furry Friends, a nonprofit animal hospital and no-kill animal rescue organization in Jupiter. Furry Friends, where Harmon volunteers, also operates a ranch in Palm City that has everything from horses to a potbellied pig. People inquire every day about adopting these animals, including families with children.

that shouldn’t be going to a home with younger kids because their energy levels are through the roof. So a 2- or a 3-year-old and a puppy might not be the best fit, either.” But, once you do find the perfect match and your child becomes an official pet owner, Harmon can almost guarantee that it will be worth the work to expand your family by one. “There’s nothing better than coming home from being gone, and they all run to you,” Harmon says. “You’re like a movie star every time you walk in the house. They show love. The dogs are family.” O

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Omni Orlando Resort At ChampionsGate Offers Every Essential For A Great Getaway BY SUSAN R. MILLER

ummer may be coming to a close, but there’s still plenty of time for fun in the sun. In fact, at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, there’s at least another month of its 102 Days of Summer Fun to be had. And that means weekend splash parties,

hotel is situated amid 1,200 acres of natural wetlands. It features 15 acres of pools and recreation, including an 850-foot lazy river that winds through the back of the property. There’s also a zero-entry pool, where you can ease your way into the water, and kids will love

Located in Kissimmee and just a short drive to nearby theme parks, the AAA Four Diamond hotel is situated amid 1,200 acres of natural wetlands. It features 15 acres of pools and recreation, including an 850-foot lazy river that winds through the back of the property. dive-in movies, cooking demonstrations, fireworks and a host of other activities. Located in Kissimmee and just a short drive to nearby theme parks, the AAA Four Diamond 50

the 125-foot corkscrew waterslide. For adults, there’s 36 holes of world-class golf, as well as a oneof-a-kind sports complex featuring eight regulation-sized fields. Tennis, anyone? The resort has two lighted

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courts and offers complimentary rackets and balls. There’s also a lighted full basketball court and a sand volleyball court. The Omni offers so many activities that you’ll never be at a loss for what to do. Of course, if you’re simply looking to relax, check out the formal pool, where you can rent one of eight private cabanas with private Wi-Fi and a TV. There are 720 resort guest rooms and suites. From the 400-square-foot deluxe room to the 2,100-square-foot presidential and Omni suites, there’s something for everyone and every budget. Adjacent to the resort are the Villas at ChampionsGate, with two-bedroom villas accommodating up to six and three-bedroom

villas accommodating up to eight. Villa guests can enjoy upgraded services, including a personal concierge and a personal grocery shopper to stock up the fridge. Want someone else to plan your vacation? Then try one of the many packages like the Girlfriend’s Golf Getaway, where you and your besties can enjoy a round of golf; welcome cocktails; spa treatments; and a personalized dinner for the group, hosted by the executive chef. Or, if you want to be treated like the commander in chief, check out the Presidential Stay & Play Package, which includes 18 holes of golf each day of your stay; a golf cart; rental clubs; range balls; and a bucket of Presidente beer and wings. A trip to one of the area theme

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parks is easy: There’s complimentary shuttle service, and the hotel can even arrange to purchase tickets for you, with 24 hours’ notice. The Magic Kingdom, Epcot and other Disney theme parks are about six miles from the resort. Seaworld is about 14 miles away. Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and Universal City Walk are about 16 miles away. If you need transportation or directions, just stop by the concierge desk, open from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. While most people are in the area for business or to visit the parks, you also can soak up some culture. Art lovers can check out the Orlando Museum of Art or the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art in Winter Park.

(Both are about 30 miles away but worth the drive.) For nature lovers, the Harry P. Leu Gardens is a must, with 50 acres of landscaped grounds and meandering trails. Whereas many hotels have only one or two restaurants, Omni Orlando Resort at Champions Gate offers six dining options. At the pan-Asian Zen, Chef Xiong Tang cooks up signature dishes ranging from stir-fried lobster in ginger sauce to the mouth-watering cashew salmon. The sushi menu has more choices than you can shake a chopstick at. For a taste of Italy, there’s Trevi’s, where the smell of freshly baked bread lures you in. Those who prefer eating alfresco may ask for a table in the Italian herb

garden, where chefs collect fresh herbs for family-style dishes. The restaurant recently underwent an expansion, adding more outdoor seating so that guests can enjoy cocktails and appetizers in a tropical setting. Surf and turf is on the menu at David’s Club, offering signature steaks and seafood. Designed as a sports bar, the venue features a 90-inch flat-screen TV where you can cheer on your favorite team, alongside a pool table, foosball and darts.

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If you’re looking for a more relaxed atmosphere, Piper’s Grill is open for breakfast and lunch, and Broadway Deli also serves up light eats (plus pizza). For hot days, try a scoop of gelato. Simply want to hang out by the pool? Drop by Croc’s Bar & Grille for a plate of loaded nachos, a signature Croc burger or an ice-cold piña colada. And, when you’re on the go, drop by Morsel’s to grab a cup of coffee, pastries or snacks before heading out the door. Just because the sultry days of summer are coming to an end, it doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself to one last fling. At the Omni, you’ll be close enough to the action yet far enough away from the crowds. O AUGUST 2016

BY BETH SOBOL

hen Nia Vardalos told her father she was moving to Hollywood to pursue a career in acting, his reaction was better than expected – most likely because he misread her intentions. “He said, ‘OK, you can be the teacher,’” Vardalos recalls. “‘You can teach acting.’” Little could he, or anyone, have guessed that she would go on to write and star in a ﬁlm based on her upbringing that would become one of the highest-grossing romantic comedies of all time and earn

her an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. That movie was, of course, 2002’s “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” Vardalos played the lead role of Toula Portokalos, a woman struggling to honor her Greek heritage (and her loving but overly involved Greek family); maintain her modern American lifestyle; and plan her wedding with Ian, portrayed by the dashing John Corbett. And, while Vardalos grew up in Canada and not Chicago (where the ﬁlm takes place), the story is heavily based on her own experience.

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“The way I grew up, it was a given: Everyone cooked, and everyone was in each other’s business,” says the writer and actress, who was born Antonia Eugenia Vardalos. Humor, she notes, was the ultimate commodity. “No one was rewarded for anything other than how funny you were,” she says. “When I went to theater school, I trained in Shakespeare, but I never felt like I ﬁt in.” Upon moving to Chicago and joining the legendary Second City

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comedy troupe, however, everything suddenly made sense. “When I went to Second City, I just thought, ‘This is it. This is the thing I want to do,’” she says. “I never thought I would ﬁt in, but I just felt like this was it. I could see myself in this. I began to write material, and it helped me when I eventually moved to Los Angeles.” Once in LA, she landed small parts on comedic series like “The Drew Carey Show,” “Boy Meets World” and “Two Guys, A Girl and a Pizza Place” in the late ’90s, but she had yet to secure a breakout role. “It was the boom of stand-up comics getting development deals,” Vardalos remembers. “But I don’t do stand-up. I do sketch. I thought, ‘How do I get my voice out there?’” She decided to put it all on paper – literally.

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In my family, no one was rewarded for anything other than how funny you were. When I went to theater school, I trained in Shakespeare, but I never felt like I fit in.

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“I took everything that happened to me the year before,” she says. “I took my real wedding. I made a list, and I shoved it into the events of one year. I ended up writing a ﬁlm about my own heritage.” Before she could do anything with the script, she had to get one person’s approval: her mother. She only took issue with two plot points. “She said, ‘I’m not sure you should show premarital sex,’” recalls Vardalos. “And she wasn’t sure AUGUST 2016

about this [cancer lump removal] story about Aunt Voula. She said that might be embarrassing for her. Cut to my aunt walking around the mall with a badge. She will literally show anyone who asks the scar on her back!” Vardalos initially performed “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” as a one-woman play, which caught the eye of actress Rita Wilson, also of Greek descent. Wilson brought her husband, Tom Hanks, to see it, and, after several years in development, the famous Hollywood couple – through Hanks’ production company, Playtone – offered to produce it as a feature film starring Vardalos in the lead role. “It was a very realistic look at a family, the way true stories about families always are,” Hanks said at the time. “And there was a script and it existed and Nia had done all this work on it and turned it into something that was a very real story that should be a movie and hadn’t yet so we just stepped in and said, ‘Let us help you make this into a movie.’” Once filming began, Vardalos soon made a second family out of the group of actors playing her relatives, which included Andrea Martin as Aunt Voula; Michael Constantine as her father, Gus; Lainie Kazan as her mother, Maria; Louis Mandylor as her brother, Nick; Gia Carides as her cousin Nikki; and Joey Fatone as her cousin Angelo. “They’re all just wonderfully warm people,” says Vardalos. And they mixed together perfectly with members of her actual family, many of whom played cameo roles. “They all came to be background actors,” she says. “They played judges, restaurant owners.” Corbett, she adds, is every bit as lovely as his “Sex and the City” character Aidan Shaw, one of Carrie Bradshaw’s boyfriends (and a fan favorite): “He’s wonderful, and he loves to see women in charge. He does not see gender on set, and he’s so easy to write for. He’s kind, and he’s a good person.” 54

Vardalos and John Corbett in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2”

The unexpected but breathtaking success of the ﬁlm – which grossed more than $368.7 million worldwide and cost about $6 million to produce – made Vardalos one of the most sought-after new

2011’s “Larry Crowne.” In addition, she made a series of television appearances on high-proﬁle shows such as “Cougar Town,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Law & Order: SVU” and “Jane the Virgin.”

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To write ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding,’ I took everything that happened to me the year before. I took my real wedding. I made a list, and I shoved it into the events of one year. I ended up writing a film about my own heritage.

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talents in town. She followed up with a short-lived TV series based on “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” entitled “My Big Fat Greek Life”; the movie “Connie and Carla,” which she wrote and co-starred in; and the comedy “I Hate Valentine’s Day,” which she wrote, directed and starred in. She reteamed with Hanks when the two co-wrote

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But buzz of a “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” sequel had been building for years, and, in May 2015, it became a reality when production ﬁ nally began. The premise: Toula and Ian struggle with their marriage while their own daughter, about to head oﬀ to college, now faces the same smothering family issues her mother did so many

years ago. Without hesitation, the entire cast was back onboard. “So much was made about the fact that we all got back together after 14 years,” notes Vardalos. “We all hadn’t been in the same room for a long time. It was a really special day. You can’t manufacture that.” Filming the sequel, she says, was a welcome reunion: “It was so much fun because we had so many musical people in the cast. People would sit on the steps of the makeup trailers and sing songs. It sounds like ‘Little House on the Prairie’ – and it sounds funny – but we’re a family.” Fans embraced “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2” so much that it begs the question: Will there be a third? “I’m open to it,” she says. “I deﬁnitely have an idea.” In the meantime, she remains as close as ever with her co-stars, she says: “There isn’t anyone I’m not in touch with. I love getting FaceTimes from Joey Fatone. He’ll FaceTime me and say, ‘What are you doing, beautiful?’” And, while she has several projects in the works, including ABC’s “The Catch” and an upcoming play

(Here and below) Vardalos and her movie “family”

at New York’s Public Theater, she’s currently relishing a quiet summer with her own family of three, including her husband, Ian Gomez (who, yes, converted to Greek Orthodoxy to marry her, just like in the movie), and their 11-year-old daughter, Ilaria. In recent years, Vardalos has opened up about her journey to motherhood: After multiple failed attempts at in vitro fertilization, she and her husband were matched through the California foster care system with their daughter, who was 3 at the time. Early on, Vardalos guarded the adoption’s privacy before ﬁnally deciding to write about the experience in the 2013 book “Instant Mom.” In it, she discusses the particular challenges she and her husband faced in bringing home a toddler, rather than a newborn. “We were so unprepared that, when my husband took oﬀ to get groceries, and we’d adopted a 3-year-old, he came back with baby formula, a steak and a teething ring. We had no idea what we were doing.

But you learn,” she told Today.com. “There’s no way to fully prepare. Just eyes wide open – jump.” She now explains: “We donate all proceeds [from the book], and it’s my way of giving back. The universe brought me my daughter. The remarkable thing about adoption is that it can be very simple to do, whether it’s international or not. It’s about having the information. I spent almost a decade trying to ﬁnd a credible source of information. The book is just candid and honest.” That said, when asked what advice she would give parents considering adoption themselves, Vardalos would opt to remain mum. “Nothing. I would say nothing to them,” she says. “I hate unsolicited advice. It’s a choice. It’s your Godgiven right to have 500 kids or to have none. It’s up to you.” For Vardalos, now 53, that choice has been a blessing. And she’s leaving it up to the universe whether her own family expands or not. “We’re open,” she shares. “We’re on the waiting list for China. You never know what’s going to happen.

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So much was made about the fact that our cast all got back together after 14 years. We all hadn’t been in the same room for a long time. It was a really special day. You can’t manufacture that.

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Last time, it took so long for me to meet my real daughter. To make the real choice, you have to be a little Zen about it all. You have to work really hard and then give up a little bit. You have to give up a little bit of control.” Of course, motherhood has changed everything, even travel. Twice a year, her family heads to South Florida, where Vardalos’ inlaws reside. “We come quite a bit,” she says. “As a ﬁlmmaker, it’s idyllic. I love how the light can hit the ocean at certain times of the day. It’s so warm and picturesque.” But plane rides are now a diﬀerent story, she says: “I used to open my laptop and get a lot done. Now, it’s interrupted time. Now, it’s all about

my daughter. I deﬁnitely don’t have as much time to write all day, every day. But I’m not all that interested in ﬁnding things other than staring at my daughter.” She’ll have plenty of time this month. On the agenda, says Vardalos, are “camp and lots of barbecues. I love the arrival of summer – you can do anything from basketball to arts and crafts to ‘Minecraft.’ She’s really interested in a lot of things, the way you are when you’re 11. You want to do everything.” The best part? “That extra hour of daylight,” Vardalos says. “We have two dogs, and it’s just a wonderful time of year to hang out with each other with no homework.” We couldn’t agree more. O AUGUST 2016

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Kids In The Kitchen

BY CHELSEA GREENWOOD

LOCAL CHEFS SHARE THEIR FAVORITE CHILD-FRIENDLY RECIPES Many of us are quick to shoo children out of the kitchen when preparing a meal. But teaching kids to cook at an early age isn’t only a great bonding experience for the whole family – it teaches them an important life skill, which many youngsters don’t realize they’re lacking until they leave home (and subsequently subsist on fast food, take-out and ramen noodles). We think Warren “Butch” Lee, executive chef at Henry’s in Delray Beach, put it best: “I always liked the famous saying, ‘Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.’ The same goes with children: If you teach a child to cook, you’ll feed them for life.” Of course, keep an eye on children when they're cooking and instill in them a healthy respect for the dangers of the kitchen. Along the way, however, they’ll also develop an appreciation for the cooking process and the gratification of making a meal with their own two hands.

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French Toast Sticks INGREDIENTS 3 eggs ½ tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. vanilla 3 tbsp. fresh cream 2 thick slices challah bread 2 oz. macadamia nuts, crushed 3 oz. M&Ms 2 oz. shredded coconut 2 oz. caramel sauce 2 oz. whipped cream 3 oz. maple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS

Marvin Barrera

CHEF AND PART-OWNER, CAFFE LUNA ROSA, DELRAY BEACH

“I have two daughters, and this dish puts huge smiles on their faces. Kids love the color. It’s fun and special – like dessert for breakfast. This is really good stuff!”

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Make the egg wash by combining eggs, cinnamon, vanilla and cream. Whisk gently. Dip the bread into the egg wash, and fry until golden brown. Cut the toast into stick pieces. Place on plate in a stacked formation. Top with macadamia nuts, M&Ms, shredded coconut and a drizzle of caramel sauce. Serve with whipped cream and real maple syrup.

How Kids Can Help Dipping bread into egg wash Adding toppings Drizzling caramel sauce on top

Patrick Broadhead

EXECUTIVE CHEF, MAX’S GRILLE, BOCA RATON

“[His son] Luca and I love making these pancakes. Luca would make them every day if I would allow it, however, I usually reserve them for the weekend to make them a little more special. His favorite is when I shape them like Mickey Mouse, and I’ve yet to figure out how to shape them like Kylo Ren!”

Chef Pat And Luca’s Bacon Pancakes INGREDIENTS 8 slices bacon 6 oz. milk 2 tbsp. white distilled vinegar 1 cup flour INSTRUCTIONS Cook bacon in cast iron pan over medium heat until crispy. Drain bacon slices on paper towel, and reserve rendered bacon fat. Chop bacon into small pieces. In a medium-sized bowl, mix milk and vinegar. Allow to sit for 5 minutes, until the milk “curdles” slightly. Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix all the dry ingredients until well combined.

2 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 egg 2 tbsp. melted butter

After the milk has curdled, add the egg and butter. Beat well to combine. Add the dry ingredients to the wet, and mix together gently until mostly combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this will result in thin pancakes. Some residual lumps are good and will disappear as the pancakes cook. Once the wet and dry are combined, allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes before cooking. Heat cast iron skillet over medium-

Serve with warm maple syrup. Allow heat. Add 1-2 tbsp. bacon fat, and swirl around skillet until well ternatives include cinnamon-scented coated. Add 1/2 cup batter per maple syrup, blueberry syrup or even pancake to pan, leaving room be- bananas Foster sauce. tween pancakes for ease of flipping. Sprinkle chopped bacon on pancakes, cook until golden brown and flip. Cook on second side a minute more to ensure that the pancakes Measuring and mixing are fully cooked. Pancakes can be dry ingredients held in a low oven – 225° to 250° Stirring pancake batter F for up to 30 minutes – until all Sprinkling bacon on pancakes are cooked.

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French Bread Pizza INGREDIENTS 6-inch-long French bread loaf 4 oz. pizza or tomato sauce 4 oz. mozzarella cheese 6 slices pepperoni (or toppings of your choice) INSTRUCTIONS Slice bread in half, and spread the pizza or tomato sauce on each side. Sprinkle with cheese, and top with pepperoni or other toppings. Bake at 350° F for 4-6 minutes. Serve with fresh fruit and carrot sticks.

How Kids Can Help Choosing fun toppings Spreading sauce on bread Placing cheese and toppings on pizza

Warren “Butch” Lee EXECUTIVE CHEF, HENRY’S, DELRAY BEACH

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Adam Pile CHEF, LUCCA, BOCA RATON RESORT & CLUB, BOCA RATON

“My family loves making meatballs together. It is an easy recipe and hands-on, and the kids have fun getting to roll their own meatballs. Cooking with my kids is always fun. It’s a great way to get them interested in food, and they always seem to eat more when they make it.”

Meatballs Al Forno INGREDIENTS 2 oz. garlic cloves 2 oz. shallots 2 oz. olive oil 5 lbs. ground beef 1 lb. ground pork 1 lb. ground veal 4 oz. grated parmesan 4 oz. grated pecorino

1 cup Italian breadcrumbs ½ loaf white bread (crusts removed, torn in large pieces, soaked in ½ cup milk overnight, milk squeezed out) 6 eggs ¼ cup parsley, chopped 2 tbsp. salt and white pepper

INSTRUCTIONS In a small saucepan, roast the garlic and shallots in the olive oil over low heat until the garlic is soft. Strain, and cool. Purée garlic and shallot mixture in blender or food processor. In a large mixing bowl, combine the meats, cheeses, breadcrumbs and the bread that was soaked in milk. Mix until just combined. Add in the eggs, parsley and garlic and shallot mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until well incorporated. Preheat oven to 375° F. Weigh or eyeball around 3 oz. of meatball mix; slowly begin to roll it around in the palms of your hands until the outside starts to get a shine. Place on baking sheet, and bake for 10 minutes. Rotate in oven, and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

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Ha il Ever After BY STACIA FRIEDMAN

Don’t Say “I Do” Without Discovering Today’s Hottest Wedding Trends Planni a wedding can be the most exciting, and Planning yet stressful, time of one’s life. So many decisions: invitations, venues, music, flowers, food. To help you navigate the maze, we spoke to leading experts across the country about the hottest new trends – whether you’re planning your own wedding or helping a loved one. 62

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Wedding Bling Nothing announces a wedding like that little blue box from Tiffany & Co. “This year marks the 130th anniversary of our iconic Tiffany Setting,” according to Tiffany & Co. “However, a number of our customers are attracted to nontraditional rings such as colored gemstones or band rings.” What’s hot now? Tiffany’s suggests band rings for him and her in platinum or gold, engraved with “Tiffany & Co.” To get the relatives buzzing, slip on Tiffany’s Two Bees diamond ring, with details of bees in 18-karat gold and platinum num by Jean Schlumberger. For the ultimate in a “statement” engagement ring, look no further than Tiffany’s $10 million greenish-blue diamond in a diamond and platinum setting. You’re worth it!

One-Stop Venues

Café Boulud

Brooklyn Winery

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Priest, minister, rabbi or … shaman? You’ll have your pick at Occidental Grand Xcaret Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico. “In addition to traditional ceremonies, we offer a Mayan wedding ceremony,” says Luz Jimenez, Xcaret wedding coordinator. “This is a beautiful and sacred ritual performed by an authentic shaman in the Mayan language, with guidance in English. The ceremony is conducted in the Mayan ruins.” Can’t decide between Palm Beach and Paris? Have the best of both at Café Boulud at The Brazilian Court in Palm Beach. “We are a popular one-stop wedding destination venue featuring the award-winning French-American cuisine of Chef Daniel Boulud in an intimate, romantic setting,” says Theresa Valiante, private dining coordinator at the restaurant. “Wedding parties are moving toward healthy, clean foods,” she says. “They want more fish, less meat. Ceviche and sushi stations with shellfish plateaus are popular. Trending entrées include mahi mahi, loup de mer and Café Boulud swordfish. For dessert, a crepe station gives a nod to Boulud’s French roots.” Industrial spaces, former warehouses and shipyards, breweries and wineries are among today’s hottest wedding venues. Brooklyn Winery, situated right in the heart of New York’s hippest neighborhood, is a popular site for couples who want an offbeat, romantic setting and great food. Of course, nobody pairs vino like a winery. “We pair our Sonoma cabernet sauvignon with items like roasted chicken or hanger steak while also offering our North Fork blend, which is 75 percent merlot,” says Rachel Sackheim, director of sales and events, Brooklyn Winery. “Dry whites like our unoaked chardonnay or Stainless Steel riesling pair beautifully with everything from our fluke crudo hor d’oeuvre to our pepper-seared salmon bite with wasabi caramel.”

Catered Affair Eco Caters of San Diego focuses on locally sourced, organic, sustainable food. As the former personal chef of Jennifer Lopez, executive chef and co-founder Nick Brune knows how to roll out the red carpet for couples planning weddings throughout Southern California. His most in-demand appetizers include coconut-glazed pork belly and duck confit beignets with sugared herbs. For entrées, Brune suggests wild caught Pacific salmon or Southwest short ribs. When it comes to dessert, wedding cake is considered “old school” on the West Coast. “Couples are opting for apple pie and ice cream, gourmet donuts with dipping sauces or cupcakes,” Brune says. “Or they skip dessert completely and have a late night taco bar, burgers or pizza.” (Good news for East Coast brides: Eco Caters also has an office in Washington, D.C.)

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Mix-and-match bridal separates provide lots of options. Pair a tulle skirt with a lace corset and sparkly belt, and you have a uniquely romantic look. Brides are loving the ability to create their own look and really nail the fit. – Danielle Cloutier, senior marketing manager, BHLDN

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Bridal Style BHLDN, a bridal brand by Anthropologie, offers an exciting new twist on the traditional wedding gown: separates. “Mix-and-match bridal separates provide lots of options,” says Danielle Cloutier, senior marketing manager, BHLDN. “Pair a tulle skirt with a lace corset and sparkly belt, and you have a uniquely romantic look. Brides are loving the ability to create their own look and really nail the fit.” Even lace is getting an update, she says: “Now there are lace patterns with graphic details, larger patterns and statement appliques that give the traditional lace look a fresh spin.” BHLDN has 11 stores located in major metropolitan areas across the country.

Here Comes The Groom “You will have more pictures taken in your wedding suit than any other suit in your life, so it’s got to be perfect!” says Eric Jennings, vice president and fashion director of menswear, home, gifts and beauty, Saks Fifth Avenue. The color story? Black is classic, but charcoal gray and dark navy are also stylish options. “Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of white jackets on the red carpet,” he adds. “I like them – especially when pared back to black trousers.” For men who want to look cool while break-dancing for their brides, “avoid a double-breasted tux, as it will be harder to move in and looks sloppy when unbuttoned,” says Jennings, who recommends a threepiece tux with a single-breasted jacket. “A vest will keep you looking put together and polished when you take your jacket off on the dance floor.” AUGUST 2016

Invite Only Invitations and save-the-date cards are more than just pieces of paper, says Amber Harrison, style and trend expert for Wedding Paper Divas, an online wedding stationery source that has printed invites for more than 1 million couples since 2006. “Get personal, and don’t feel pressured to be stuffy or overly

formal if that’s not your style – have fun with your stationery, and let it reflect your personality so guests can get to know you,” she says. The website makes the process a breeze with a free invitation kit and links to recommended designs based on wedding destinations. Harrison’s top picks include

Time To Rehearse Salon Restaurant by Sucre

Game Plan The farther the wedding destination is from your home, the more you’ll need a wedding planner to pull it all together – and have the event ring true to you as a couple. “Most of our clients are constantly striving to personalize their event in any way they can,” says Julie Shreck, founder, Simply You Weddings in Key West. “This might be having their pets participate in the wedding, hand-painted stationery, donations to charities that the couple support, special music, welcome bags and personal readings at the ceremony. We are really seeing it all right now.” Food and drink make up the largest part of most wedding budgets, she says. “This is usually the one place most of our clients will not compromise and want the opportunity to customize to their palette. They want great quality, restaurant-style food that has a flair and unique drinks you might find in a trendy bar.”

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gold foil for a luxe look; geometric shapes for a modern vibe; boho style, incorporating greens and natural elements; and rustic chic, with wooden accents and flowery designs.

Now that you’ve dieted to fit into your wedding gown, indulge in a decadent rehearsal dinner – like the ones at Salon Restaurant by Sucre, in New Orleans’ French Quarter. “I love to meet with couples and have them bring me a vision for what they’re looking to do,” says Chef Tariq Hanna. “I’ve done everything from Champagne and caviar to local indigenous menu items to customized Carnivale food. I look forward to a challenge and creating custom menus and dishes that are outside the box.” Your rehearsal dinner at Salon might include foie gras terrine, duck with pomegranate caramel watercress and prime flat-iron steak with chimichurri hollandaise. Oh, and don’t forget their famous Belgian fries with caviar! Named one of the most influential pastry chefs in America, Hanna is renowned for his macaron towers and molten chocolate soufflé. Go ahead and indulge. You can reboot your diet after the honeymoon.

If The Shoe Fits Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa and Neiman Marcus Palm Beach recently teamed up for a bridal shoe promotion that will leave other brides seeing green. Those who spend at least $50,000 on a wedding package at the AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star resort will receive a gift card to the department store for a pair of wedding shoes of their choice worth up to $800. Brides are sure to have a red carpet experience as they shop for their happily-everafter shoes. Neiman Marcus will greet them with champagne and provide the first-class service for which the brand is renowned.

Cool Libations

Café Boulud

Today’s brides and grooms “are opting for more indigenousinspired drinks,” says Nina Braga, director of public relations, Four Seasons Jackson Hole, Wyoming. “Some of the top trends are our Huckleberry Lemonade with locally made Highwater Vodka; Moscow Mule made with Wyoming whiskey; and our Spicy Margarita, made with house-infused jalapeño tequila.” Wedding parties at Café Boulud start with handcrafted cocktails in The Brazilian Court’s namesake courtyard. Guests may toast the happy couple with a Pasion Rubia, a blend of green chili vodka, passion fruit and lime, or a Pineapple Smash, made with pineapple and coconut rum, served in a rose-gold, pineapple-shaped glass.

For The Present

When it’s time to register for gifts, many brides head directly to Neiman Marcus without a second thought. Which gifts are most coveted? “Customers are wanting to register and invest in crystal barware and stemware,” says Howard M. Feldman, divisional merchandise manager of gift galleries, Neiman Marcus. That includes Baccarat’s crystal whiskey decanter, Simon Pearce’s Ludlow cordial glass set and Michael Aram’s gold orchid mini-tray. For the kitchen, Neiman Marcus brides are asking for MacKenzie-Childs’ Courtly Check tea kettle.

Flower Power

“We are seeing cascading bouquets come back but not in a Princess Diana 1980s style,” says Bri Crowley, creative director of events at Robertson’s Flowers, Philadelphia’s society florist since 1927. “They are more delicate, thoughtful and artistically styled, as if foraged from the garden. For some brides, we have even incorporated fruits, berries and/or feathers into their wedding flowers.” For a wedding at the Kimmel Center, a top Philadelphia cultural venue, Crowley designed a dramatic floral chuppah, comprising a canopy of naked cherry branches, dendrobium orchids, peonies and hydrangea, surrounded by tall candles. Floral artistry now extends to wedding cakes, too, she says: “I collaborated with the bride to decorate a naked wedding cake with figs, blackberries and passion vine.”

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To get guests onto the dance floor, should you select a DJ, a live band or both? “There has been a recent turn away from … the slickness of the DJ sound and a return to more ‘roots’-oriented music,” says Ken Ulansey, leader of the Ken Ulansey Ensemble, voted Philadelphia’s “wildest and most versatile” wedding band by The Knot. “A band like ours is often asked to add an ethnic twist to the normal classic rock mix, by introducing klezmer, zydeco, samba, French cabaret or Irish music as couples try to differentiate themselves from what often can feel like a generic quality they hear at other weddings.” He adds: “Some attempt to go greener by having a totally nonamplified band, whether Balkan, bluegrass or big band jazz.” What makes True Sounds Entertainment the hottest wedding DJ in the Chicago area? Versatility, says Sammy Velasquez, founding owner: “We invite clients to our Open Studio Night, where they can hear what we do and create their own playlist.” Although most couples want Top 40 music, True Sounds Entertainment also provides music that reflects the culture of the bride and groom. “We did a wedding recently where the groom was African-American and the bride was Greek,” he says. “That meant satisfying the musical tastes of both sides of the family.” The No. 1 requested song this summer? “Can’t Stop the Feeling” by Justin Timberlake. Party on. O AUGUST 2016

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Bedside Manner BY LISA OCKER

THE ONE AND ONLY DR. RUTH WESTHEIMER TALKS ADVERSITY, GRATITUDE AND, OF COURSE, SEX

n the apartment in Manhattan’s Washington Heights where she has lived for decades, Ruth Westheimer has accumulated all sorts of stuff, including two large dollhouses and a couple of smaller ones. “Each house always has a whole family in it. Not like in my life, where I was an orphan from the age of 10½,” says Westheimer, 88, who is better known as Dr. Ruth, the celebrated psychosexual therapist, media personality, professor and best-selling author. Westheimer says the knickknacks, mementoes and awards she has collected are precious because she had virtually nothing when she escaped Nazi Germany in 1939. The Nazis had already taken her father when her mother and grandmother put her on a train as part of Kindertransport, an effort aimed at evacuating Jewish children to elsewhere in Europe. Children sent to Belgium, the Netherlands and France, countries later invaded by Germany, did not survive the Holocaust.

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Westheimer at age 10

Westheimer, who was born in Germany as Karola Ruth Siegel, went to a children’s home in Switzerland. She took only a washcloth and a doll. “The washcloth with my initials I still have, but the doll I gave to a girl who was crying on the train,” she says. At first, Karola received letters from her family. But those stopped in 1941, and she never saw her relatives again. She learned after World War II that they had probably been killed at the Auschwitz concentration camp.

In a recent phone conversation, Westheimer spoke excitedly about a graduate seminar she’ll be conducting next year at her alma mater, Teachers College, Columbia University. The subject is the family unit and how it’s been depicted by the media over the years. She’s taught courses related to the family at Princeton and Yale universities, among others. Because she grew up an orphan, the subject has been of personal and professional interest, she says. “So this is wonderful that we do a seminar concentrating on the family, but, of course, we’re going to talk about sex,” she says. People did talk about sex before there was a “Dr. Ruth” or her “Sexually Speaking” radio program, which debuted in 1980. But Westheimer’s aim was to improve their sexual literacy, she says. And there was something about a kindly, diminutive, matronly woman

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with a German-Swiss-French accent answering listeners’ questions and speaking frankly about the most intimate of human interactions that not only had people listening but talking intelligently about sex themselves. Before long, her taped 15-minute segments broadcast after midnight on Sundays by New York’s WYNYFM radio station were expanded to hour-long live broadcasts and moved to 10 p.m. with Westheimer taking call-in questions from listeners. The show’s audience reportedly grew larger than some radio stations’ numbers during the peak time of rush hour. In 1982, her “Sexually Speaking” TV show aired on Lifetime. Then came Lifetime’s “The Dr. Ruth Show,” broadcast nationally, and “Ask Dr. Ruth,” which was syndicated nationally and internationally. More shows followed. The New York Times dubbed Westheimer a cultural icon. People named her to its list of the Most Intriguing People of the Century. The Wall Street Journal described her as a cross between “Henry Kissinger and Minnie Mouse.” Westheimer became a celebrity. She made frequent appearances on “Hollywood Squares” and was a popular guest on “Late Night with David Letterman.” She didn’t mind the jokes. “In the Jewish tradition, a lesson taught with humor is a lesson retained,” she says. “I can’t tell you jokes, but I can use humor when I teach.” She certainly was entertaining during such appearances, but her goal was to teach. It still is. Her national exposure gave Westheimer a greater platform. In addition to her work on television, which has included several documentaries, she became a prolific author, writing on subjects including sexuality for married couples, sensuous pleasures, romance, sexuality in middle age, sexual health and guides for parents about sex and teens. She also writes on topics unrelated to sex. In 2015, she co-authored three books, including 70

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“Leopold,” a children’s book about a turtle. Westheimer has more than 40 books to her credit to date. She also has a syndicated newspaper column; a YouTube channel; home videos; games; and a line of low-alcohol wines, Vin d’Amour.

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In 1950, Westheimer went to Paris. She taught kindergarten and studied at the Sorbonne. During a visit to the United States in 1956, she applied and obtained a scholarship to study at the New School of Social Research in New York City.

Meanwhile, she married again and had a son. Her 1961 marriage to Manfred “Fred” Westheimer lasted until his death in 1997. Her children also became educators, got married and had children – a boy and a girl apiece.

Since I have survived [the Holocaust] and 1.5 million Jewish children have not survived, I have an obligation to make this world better and also do something about the families.

And all this happened after having a family and living her own story first.

BECOMING DR. RUTH Westheimer was 17 when she set off on her own for what was then Palestine to join Haganah, the Jewish freedom fighters seeking Israel’s independence. Because of her small size (she’s just 4 feet, 7 inches tall), she was assigned to train as a scout and sniper. She never killed anyone, she says, “but I can still hit the red circles.” She was also seriously wounded in a bomb blast, causing injuries to both legs that left her unable to walk for months.

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By this time, she had had two brief marriages and a daughter. “I started a new life, but look how fortunate I was,” she says. In 1970, she received a doctorate in education in the interdisciplinary study of the family from Teachers College, Columbia University. “I picked up a master’s, then got a doctorate, then got some honorary doctorates,” she says. “Not bad. Not bad.” For a time, she worked at Planned Parenthood in New York. That experience heightened her interest in the study of human sexuality, which prompted her to further her education under the renowned Dr. Helen Singer Kaplan at New York Hospital–Cornell University Medical Center, where she later served as an adjunct associate professor.

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Westheimer sees her grandchildren often but says she has tried to keep her personal and professional lives separate. She doesn’t want people asking her family about their sex lives, she says. Over the summer, she attended high school and eighth-grade graduation ceremonies for the youngest two grandchildren. In June, most of her family attended an event at the Museum of Jewish Heritage: A Living Holocaust Memorial, where Westheimer was honored. The event commemorated fundraising for scholarships to send U.S. military academy students to Auschwitz to study ethical decisionmaking. Westheimer is on the museum board. “We raised a lot of money,” she says. “Put down: ‘a lot, a lot.’”

Ask Dr. Ruth

What’s the greatest obstacle to a couple’s intimacy today?

One is expectations that just can’t be fulfilled. People think their lives have to be like a TV program or a movie. Be critical, and don’t believe it all. Make sure that you say to yourself, “I make the best of what I have,” rather than to believe that everything is going to be like Hollywood. Another thing, which is a very serious issue, is boredom in the bedroom. That’s why I’m happy to be a sex therapist and tell people, “Make sure you are not doing the same position. Make sure you are making the experience as pleasurable as possible.”

She adds: “This is all about my commitment to give back to make the world a better place. Since I have survived and 1.5 million Jewish children have not survived, I have an obligation to make this world better and also do something about the families.” Also over the summer, Westheimer – who speaks German, French and Hebrew – plans to travel to Israel for book festivals. She’s writing more books, she says, and is very grateful to be so busy. Not busier than ever, but “you can put down ‘very busy’ and underline it,” she instructs. Looking back on her career, she hopes that she has made positive contributions to couples and families. “I hope they have gained the importance of having a significant other in life and of knowing that the education of their children is the most important task that they can fulfill,” she says. “I hope they have learned from me that, in the Jewish tradition, it’s all right to get a divorce. If things don’t work out,

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it’s OK to separate. Just make sure the children’s interest is foremost in your mind. I also hope that, by being a psychosexual therapist, I have helped many couples to stay together.”

GRATITUDE ATTITUDE Westheimer has many types of collections. Turtles are a particular favorite. “I have about 50 here – but not live turtles!” she says. Unlike the dolls tucked safely in their dollhouses, the turtle must venture beyond its “home,” or shell. It has to take risks, she explains. “If it doesn’t stick its neck out, it doesn’t move,” she says. Westheimer is clearly aware of the symbolism. As much as she desired a family and the security of a home of her own, she took

great risks to move forward, to achieve and contribute. The reason, she says, is gratitude: “I never say that I’m a survivor because I was not in any camp. I’m saying I was an orphan of the Holocaust. And while 1.5 million children were killed, I’m alive and very grateful.” Westheimer’s dramatic life story was the subject of the 2013 offBroadway play “Becoming Dr. Ruth,” which was produced in several places around the country. Westheimer made a point to see it many times. “I loved it all. But, if I have to think of my favorite part, it’s at the very end,” she says. “The actress who plays me holds a picture of my four grandchildren, and then the actor says in my words, ‘Hitler is dead, and I am alive.’ And she shows those four grandchildren, and then the audience applauds. “I like that part.” O AUGUST 2016

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NO PLACE

Like Home YOUTH HOMELESSNESS RUNS RAMPANT NATIONWIDE AND IN OUR BACKYARD BY LYNN ALLISON

aria made a decision that dramatically changed her family’s life. The now 40-year-old mother of two boys left her abusive fiancé and sought shelter in a facility for victims of domestic violence. She and her children joined the ranks of the ever-growing homeless population in Palm Beach County, and her sons became two of the thousands of homeless children right here in our own backyard. “It’s something that I never thought would happen to me,” she says. “I was college-educated, had a nice home, and here we were in a shelter with no

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tion of Palm Beach County. In the last 31 months, the coalition has provided $519,000 to help move 750 homeless people into permanent housing. “Every story is different,” notes Munoz. “Abuse, mental illness, addiction, family rejection due to sexual orientation and financial setback due to a health crisis are, of course, all possible factors. But the two top reasons for homelessness in our community are unemployment or underemployment and the lack of affordable housing.”

It’s something that I never thought would happen to me. I was college-educated, had a nice home, and here we were in a shelter with no hope – just fear and confusion.

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– “Maria,” mother of two

hope – just fear and confusion.” Maria (who wishes to remain anonymous) was lucky enough to meet the qualifications for AdoptA-Family of the Palm Beaches, a Lake Worth-based organization that helps homeless families and those on the verge of homelessness find their way back to solvency. For those who think homelessness is just a problem for the shiftless, the mentally unstable or those with substance abuse issues, think again. “It’s a problem for the working poor,” says Marilyn Munoz, executive director of the Homeless Coali-

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LEFT: Marilyn Munoz BELOW: U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch OPPOSITE PAGE: Matthew Constantine with kids

work together to address problems often faced by children experiencing homelessness. Their responsibilities include providing free breakfast and lunch, informing parents or guardians of their children’s educational rights, linking homeless students with education and other academic services and coordinating transportation services to maintain home and school stability. They also assist in setting up summer camp and summer enrichment programs.

ing homelessness right here in Boca Raton and across Palm Beach County,” he says. “It is our responsibility as a community to provide respectful, safe and stable environments where these young people can begin the work of healing and repairing their lives. It takes all partners working together, from local youth homeless shelters to the investment of federal resources through Opening Doors – the national strategic plan to end homelessness.” Deutch, a member of the Congressional Homelessness Caucus, is co-sponsoring legislation that will create new grants to fund supportive services, he says.

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Every story is different. Abuse, mental illness, addiction, family rejection due to sexual orientation and financial setback due to a health crisis are, of course, all possible factors. But the two top reasons for homelessness in our community are unemployment or underemployment and the lack of affordable housing. – Marilyn Munoz, executive director, Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County

Almost 2.5 million youth under the age of 18 experience homelessness in America each year, according to figures from the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County, based on a 2014 version of “America’s Youngest Outcasts.” This historic high represents one out of every 30 children in the United States. As of June 1, the Palm Beach County School District reported that there were 3,703 homeless students in its system. How do we assess the homeless children in our community? Beth Lefler, MSW, a specialist in the Department of Safe Schools in the federal McKinney-Vento Program (MVP), says that the majority of homeless students are identified through the district-wide use of a Student Residency Questionnaire. If students meet the criteria and definition of homelessness, their families are offered support from the MVP. According to the McKinneyVento Homeless Assistance Act, the 74

state must ensure that every homeless child has equal access to the same free, appropriate education, including preschool education, as other children. In order to be eligible for this program, a student must live in any one of these conditions: a shelter, motel, vehicle or campground; on the street; an abandoned building, trailer or other inadequate accommodation; or doubled up with friends or relatives because they cannot find or afford housing. This last definition differs from the one used by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which limits its classification of homelessness to individuals with no adequate nighttime shelter. “They may also be identified by concerned teachers, guidance counselors and others who may notice irregular attendance, unkempt appearance or vague responses to questions relating to their address,” Lefler says. The MVP employs social service and educational professionals who

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Despite the efforts of the MVP and other organizations that fight tirelessly on behalf of homeless children, there simply are not enough resources to meet the demand, says Lefler. U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, serving Florida’s 21st district, agrees. “We can’t ignore the urgent needs of kids and young adults who are fac-

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“And I have pushed for boosting funding for existing programs that would add 25,500 new units of permanent supportive housing, 8,000 new units of rapid rehousing and pilot projects to test innovative programs specifically targeting youth homelessness,” he says. “We need to reverse the shameful trend of underfunding investments in affordable housing, health care services and employment skills programs. We know what works. It’s now about providing the tools and resources needed to meet our goal of ending youth homelessness by 2020.” In 1986, the Homeless Coalition was established to be the voice for the homeless, advocating for their rights and a place that they can call home. Munoz, who has been its executive director for six years, says that there has been a countywide increase in the number of homeless families with children since 2013. “The housing crisis in Palm Beach County is a huge factor,” she says. “The need for decent, safe, af-

fordable rental housing continues to outpace the ability of federal, state and local governments to supply housing assistance.” Other causes of child homelessness include the poverty rate, racial disparities, challenges of single parenting and traumatic experiences such as the domestic violence that Maria faced. Boca Raton ranks fourth among the largest homeless populations in the county, with 69 individuals identified. West Palm Beach has 332, followed by Lake Worth at 142 and Riviera Beach at 80. The statistics are also dire nationally. According to a report issued by the Lesley University Child Homelessness Initiative in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the number of children experiencing homelessness in the United States increased 8 percent from 2012 to 2013. “Homeless families have a potentially different set of challenges than do homeless individuals,” according to the authors. “Homeless

children are at greater risk for difficulties in education, social and emotional development; their parents are at higher risk for unemployment. Health problems in general are greater for children below the poverty level, including psychiatric syndromes and chronic conditions such as asthma.” Adopt-A-Family was established in 1983 by three Palm Beach County women, Lucy Runyon, Jayne Ellison and Kay Mansolill, who wanted to help “new families in need.” Their first clients were the members of a Texas family who had relocated to West Palm Beach. Upon arriving, one of their children became ill and required hospitalization. With all their savings going to hospital bills, the family became destitute and camped underneath a bridge. The trio heard about the family on the radio and sprang into action. They sought out the family and consulted with First National Bank, where one of the women

worked. Shortly thereafter, AdoptA-Family of the Palm Beaches was created, and, since then, the organization has helped more than 42,000 families attain self-sufficiency. Matthew Constantine, LCSW, executive director of Adopt-A-Family, is proud of the accomplishments achieved on behalf of homeless children but is frustrated that “we can’t help even more,” he says. “I have a 6-year-old son of my own, and, every time children come through our doors around his age, I think about all the disruption in their

lives and the fact they don’t have a room to call their own with their favorite posters on the wall,” he says. “Homeless children lose their selfconfidence because they’ve been shuffled back and forth so many times.” When a family becomes homeless, their first step should be to call the Senator Philip D. Lewis Center, the county’s homeless resource center. Each case is evaluated and referred to the agency that best suits its needs. Since opening in 2012, the center has served 28,000 men, women and children by providing

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I have a 6-year-old son, and, every time children come through our doors around his age, I think about all the disruption in their lives and the fact they don’t have a room to call their own with their favorite posters on the wall. Homeless children lose their selfconfidence because they’ve been shuffled back and forth so many times. – Matthew Constantine, executive director, Adopt-A-Family

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them shelter, food and programs to aid in achieving self-sufficiency. Constantine says that Adopt-AFamily assisted 2,166 families last year. “We could not have done it without the help and support of the Homeless Coalition as well as other partners like The Lord’s Place and Center for Family Services,” he says, adding that the organization also works with Habitat for Humanity to provide housing for the homeless. Adopt-A-Family offers a myriad of supportive programs, including Project S.A.F.E., its oldest housing program; Neighborhood Stabilization Program, which provides homes and rental housing opportunities for low-income families; and Project Grow, an after-school educational initiative for very low-income and formerly homeless children. Maria’s youngest son attends Project Grow while she completes her degree in business administration and 76

ABOVE: Daron Morse with students RIGHT: Kokie Dinnan with Kenneth, Shacourtney, Jasmine and Latonga; OPPOSITE PAGE: Joy and Kira

works full time in Boca Raton. “He absolutely loves Project Grow and is very involved in all their activities,” she says. “He is a very social person and has come out of his shell and is doing extremely well academically. They go above and beyond to make sure each child gets the attention and skills they need to succeed.” Daron Morse, director of Project Grow, adds: “When these kids come to us, they have experienced numerous transitions in their short lives and cannot focus on academics. All they can think of is where they will sleep that night or if they will have something to eat. “[They] participate in an afterschool program that concentrates on helping them develop literacy skills.

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It takes time. Some are confused and angry while others are extremely introverted. But, once they feel relaxed and confident that they are safe, we can really focus on helping them academically and socially. They start to interact with their peers and make friends probably for the first time in their lives.” The children also receive breakfast, lunch and healthy snacks, helping them focus on learning, says Constantine. Family Promise of South Palm Beach County is one of 200 affiliates in 44 states. Its “home base” for families in need is on the campus of St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church in Delray Beach. Kokie Dinnan, LCSW, is executive director of this faith-based program and works with 19 additional congregations in the county, including multidenominational churches, mosques and synagogues. Family Promise takes in homeless families for 30 days – or longer, if needed – and each congregation is responsible for housing and feeding one family.

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know that not one of these human beings chooses not to have a home.” Dinnan acknowledges that Palm Beach County is the “rehab capital of the world,” and, while substance abuse can go hand-in-hand with homelessness, there are separate, specialized facilities for this population. “We take clients from our community who have fallen upon hard times,” she explains. A case in point is Joy, who adopted her granddaughter Kira at about the same time her hours were cut at work. They were living in a condemned, roach-infested apartment. “Joy needed full-time employment, child care for Kira and repairs for her pickup truck that is a lifeline in our county since public transportation can cost hours of travel time,” Dinnan says. “Joy and Kira stayed with us for a few months and until she found full-time employment. She moved into a cottage furnished by Family Promise volunteers and now, six years later, has her own home thanks to Habitat for Humanity.” All of these organizations need financial support, of course, and, as

We can’t ignore the urgent needs of kids and young adults who are facing homelessness right here in Boca Raton and across Palm Beach County. It is our responsibility as a community to provide respectful, safe and stable environments where these young people can begin the work of healing and repairing their lives. – U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch

“Homelessness can happen to any one of us, and that’s what I tell our 1,200 volunteers who service our guests,” Dinnan says. “It’s important to realize the shame, the guilt, the crushing self-esteem, fear of stigma and fear that their children will be taken away from them. Our job is to help them regain their dignity, bring stability, teach them how to save money and graduate into self-sufficiency. We do this with the support of mental health professionals, connecting them to needed services and providing structure with goal-setting and lifeenhancing skills. I want everyone to

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Dinnan says, “if you have time, talent or treasure to share, we can help these individuals succeed by empowering and not enabling them.” Maria is such an example. “My life changed drastically since I have been involved with Adopt-AFamily,” she says. “I am employed, attending college and have reliable transportation. I am enrolled in a program that will help me purchase my own home. My boys are so happy, at times, I still cannot believe it! I could not have done any of this without the love and support of Adopt-AFamily. Finally, my boys and I are happy and safe.” O AUGUST 2016

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gie’s List. Wondering if that Mexican resort will give you a case of Montezuma’s revenge? Better ask TripAdvisor. Indeed, in the 21st century, every consumer has a voice, and we’ve become a crowdsourcing society. Online reviews are king, and they can make or break a business in no time flat. According to a 2013 study by

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the firm Dimensional Research, 90 percent of respondents reported that positive online reviews influenced their buying decisions. Meanwhile, 86 percent of participants said that their buying decisions had been influenced by negative online reviews. In short, we want to know what our mother, brother, best friend and neighbor thought about a service

provider before we’ll take that leap of faith with our dollar bill. So, when it comes to the biggest investment you’ll ever make – your health – why go in blind? Instead of asking around in your social circle, why not turn to the one resource that helps you shop for the best health care, based on millions of reviews by users like you? That’s where Vitals comes in.

This online doctor finder site includes information and patient reviews on doctors and facilities across the country. Patients write about their experiences and rate their doctors on several components of care, including procedure and appointment costs, bedside manner, doctor-patient face time and degree of follow-up. They also give doctors an overall rating.

The best of the best – only 5 percent of all doctors nationwide – are designated as Vitals Patients’ Choice winners. Vitals analyzes these ratings annually, along with other quality measures, to identify the country’s top physicians. In The Boca Raton Observer ’s inaugural Top Docs section, we recognize the local doctors who have earned the Vitals Patients’

Choice honor for 2015. These men and women provide exemplary care, and patients trust them time and again with their most important health care decisions. In the pages that follow, we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of area Top Docs, including contact information for each, categorized by specialty. You’ll also find special profiles that take

a closer look at the educational backgrounds, professional achievements and expertise of select physicians to help you find the most appropriate care for your needs. We think you’ll discover that our area has quite a healthy population of Top Docs, ready to prove to you why they have earned the honor of being named Vitals Patients’ Choice. AUGUST 2016

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✚PATIENTS’ CHOICE ✚ PHYSICIANS AS NAMED BY VITALS.COM✚

ADDICTION PSYCHOLOGY Sherry Roth, Ph.D. 4400 N. Federal Highway, Ste. 210 Boca Raton, FL 33431 954-968-0937

ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY Angelos Koutsonikolis, M.D. 10075 Jog Road, Ste. 100 Boynton Beach, FL 33437 561-291-8033

Robert Schramm, M.D. Allergy Consultants, P.A. 660 Glades Road, Ste. 420 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-368-7006

ANESTHESIOLOGY Blaine Cameron, M.D. BCMD Pain Management 6080 Boynton Beach Blvd. Ste. 100 Boynton Beach, FL 33437 877-412-7272

Reuben Hoch, M.D. Boca Raton Pain Medicine 4800 Linton Blvd., Ste. A201 Delray Beach, FL 33445-6596 561-750-0700

CARDIOLOGY Jean-Pierre Awaida, M.D., P.A. 4800 Linton Blvd., Ste. D501 Delray Beach, FL 33445 561-499-3919

Barry Kessler, M.D. 5258 Linton Blvd., Ste. 301A Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-637-7807

Michael Lewis, M.D.

Constance Fields, M.D.

1000 N.W. Ninth Court, Ste. 201 Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-395-4600

Holy Cross Medical Group– Cardiology Assoc. of Boca Raton 9980 Central Park Blvd. N. Ste. 304 Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-483-8335

Mark Rubenstein, M.D. Bartzokis, Rubenstein & Servoss, M.D. 1000 N.W. Ninth Court, Ste. 101 Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-368-4444

Stephen Servoss, M.D. Bartzokis, Rubenstein & Servoss, M.D. 1000 N.W. Ninth Court, Ste. 101 Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-368-4444

Robert Ullman, M.D., F.A.C.C, F.S.C.A.I. Advanced Care Cardiac & Vascular Center 6274 Linton Blvd., Ste. 104 Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-912-0260

Lawrence Weinstein, M.D. Cardiology Associates of South Florida 9868 S. State Road 7, Ste. 335 Boynton Beach, FL 33472 561-200-3583

Ronald Gabor, M.D. Holy Cross Medical Group– Cardiology Assoc. of Boca Raton 9980 Central Park Blvd. N. Ste. 304 Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-483-8335

Eric Lieberman, M.D., F.A.C.C. Tenet Florida Physician Services 5035 Via Delray Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-637-0500

Mohsen Rashdan, M.D., F.A.C.C. 1000 N.W. Ninth Court Ste. 105 Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-347-0100

Mark Saltzman, M.D., F.A.C.C.

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1000 N.W. Ninth Court Ste. 201 Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-395-4600

Ivan Coronado, M.D., F.A.C.C.

Neil Shachter, M.D.

The Cardiology Center Inc. 16244 S. Military Trail, Ste. 560 Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-495-7787

Shachter Cardiology 15300 Jog Road, Ste. 202 Delray Beach, FL 33446 561-637-6033

Jeffrey Dennis, M.D.

CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY

Greater Fort Lauderdale Heart 1 W. Sample Road, Ste. 204 Pompano Beach, FL 33064 954-785-0300

This information is as accurate as we possessed at press time.

Gil Lichtshein, M.D., P.A. 7200 W. Camino Real

Ste. 220 Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-300-4052

CLINIC CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY Yoel Vivas, M.D. The Arrhythmia Center of South Florida 5329 W. Atlantic Ave. Ste. 204 Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-303-3491

COLON & RECTAL SURGERY James Barron, M.D. BocaCare 670 Glades Road Ste. 300 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-395-2626

Mariano Faresi, M.D. 2800 S. Seacrest Blvd. Ste. 200 Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-736-8200

Harvey Garber, M.D., F.A.C.S. Garber & Shemesh, M.D., P.A. 4675 Linton Blvd. Ste. 200 Delray Beach, FL 33445 561-495-0660

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Chadi Loutfi, M.D., F.C.C.P. Pulmonary & Sleep Associates of South Florida 1601 Clint Moore Road Ste. 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 561-939-0200 AUGUST 2016

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DERMATOLOGY Howard Bueller, M.D. Boca Raton Dermatology 5258 Linton Blvd., Ste. 306 Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-498-2911

Danielle Manolakos, D.O Gold Coast Dermatology Center 4600 Linton Blvd. Ste. 340 Delray Beach, FL 33445 561-495-9797

James Devoursney, M.D.

Jeffrey Marcus, M.D., M.P.H., P.A.

Boynton Beach Skin 7740 Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33437 561-752-8000

7301 W. Palmetto Park Road Ste. 108A Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-368-4115

Brian Feinstein, D.O.

Deborah Saff, M.D.

Feinstein Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery 6140 W. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-498-4407

Advanced Dermatologic Care & Cancer Center 230 George Bush Blvd. Delray Beach, FL 33444 561-276-3111

Alan Fischer, M.D.

Martin Schiff, M.D.

Alan Fischer Dermatology 9980 Central Park Blvd. N. Ste. 320 Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-488-2900

Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery 1905 Clint Moore Road Ste. 103 Boca Raton, FL 33496 561-241-4474

Jeffrey Fromowitz, M.D., F.A.A.D. Dermatology of Boca 4601 N. Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-362-8000

Russel Glaun, M.D. 1590 N.W. 10th Ave. Ste. 304 Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-392-4558

Patricia Klem, D.O. Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery 1905 Clint Moore Road Ste. 103 Boca Raton, FL 33496 561-241-4474 82

Ira Schlesinger, M.D. Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center of Delray Beach 4800 Linton Blvd. Ste. D500 Delray Beach, FL 33445 561-498-2028

Jordan Schwartzberg, M.D. Boca Raton Skin Institute 9325 Glades Road Ste. 207 Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-487-7575

Prethi Sundaram-Mohip, D.O. 13660 Jog Road, Ste. 8 Delray Beach, FL 33446 561-637-4040

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DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY

Robert H. Dudley, M.D.

3848 FAU Blvd., Ste. 200 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-362-9191

MSPB Family Medicine 2645 N. Federal Highway Ste. 100 Delray Beach, FL 33483 561-740-2004

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Scott Friedberg, M.D.

Angel Feliciano, M.D., F.A.A.M.

6611 W. Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33437 561-369-2428

Suzanne Leblang, M.D.

Dr. Joseph M. Sperduto, M.D., P.A. 250 Dixie Blvd. Ste. 203 Delray Beach, FL 33444 561-278-5615

ENDOCRINOLOGY David Levenson, M.D. East Coast Medical Associates 7301 W. Palmetto Park Road Ste. 108B Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-391-4441

FAMILY MEDICINE Steven Caridi, M.D. Hamptons Medical Associates 1590 N.W. 10th Ave. Ste. 201 Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-368-2714

Dominik Chrzan, M.D. MedPrevent 9970 Central Park Blvd. N. Ste. 102 Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-430-3599

Paul C. Diamond, D.O. Tenet Florida Physician Services 9970 Central Park Blvd. N. Ste. 205 Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-487-1203

William George, M.D. 327 Plaza Real, Ste. 307 Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-394-0040

Diana Gorokhovsky, M.D. IDL Medical, P.A. 10075 S. Jog Road Ste. 101 Boynton Beach, FL 33437 561-734-5484

Sabrina Mia, M.D. Primary Care of Palm Beach 2150 Lake Ida Road, Ste. 5 Delray Beach, FL 33445 561-330-3026

Joseph Ojea, M.D. Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches 1880 N. Congress Ave. Ste. 303A Boynton Beach, FL 33436 561-734-8111

Claudia Perdei, M.D. 15340 Jog Road, Ste. 202 Delray Beach, FL 33446 561-450-7866

Nelson Pereira, M.D. MCCI Medical Group 1301 Lyons Road Coconut Creek, FL 33063 954-971-2266

This information is as accurate as we possessed at press time.

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Isabel Souffront, M.D.

Hillel Cohen, M.D.

777 Yamato Road Ste. 201 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-805-8500

South Florida Gastroenterology Associates 7200 W. Camino Real Ste. 300 Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-487-4110

Carl Spirazza, D.O. Spirazza Family Medicine 10151 Enterprise Center Blvd. Ste. 106 Boynton Beach, FL 33437 561-734-7400

Christopher Thomas, M.D. Bloom Medical Group 5350 W. Atlantic Ave. Ste. 100 Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-496-5677

Gregory Weatherford, M.D. 2609 W. Woolbright Road Ste. 1 Boynton Beach, FL 33436 561-734-8400

JoAnn Yi, M.D. South Palm Beach Health Group 880 N.W. 13th St. Ste. 2B Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-361-2503

GASTROENTEROLOGY Stewart Bitman, M.D.

Sidney Neimark, M.D. 1117 N. Olive Ave., Ste. 203 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-820-1441

Rodney Cohen, M.D.

Rony Porudominsky, M.D.

Gastroenterology Consultants of Boca Raton, LLC 951 N.W. 13th St., Ste. 2E Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-368-3455

Digestive Care 9750 N.W. 33rd St., Ste. 208 Coral Springs, FL 33065 954-341-3699

Kenneth Diamond, M.D. Digestive Care of North Broward, LLC 3001 Coral Hills Drive Ste. 250 Coral Springs, FL 33065 954-721-5400

Mark Dosch, M.D. 1325 S. Congress Ave. Ste. 211 Boynton Beach, FL 33426 561-496-0808

Moshe Hirth, M.D. Palm Beach Digestive Associates 1601 Clint Moore Road Ste. 145 Boca Raton, FL 33487 561-638-9533

Digestive Care of North Broward, LLC 3001 Coral Hills Drive Ste. 250 Coral Springs, FL 33065 954-721-5400

Jonathan Kaplan, M.D.

James Chong, M.D.

Augusto Lopez-Torres, M.D., F.A.

South Palm GI 4675 Linton Blvd., Ste. 202 Delray Beach, FL 33445 561-495-5700

Delray Beach, FL 33445 561-245-4550

South Palm GI 4675 Linton Blvd. Ste. 202 Delray Beach, FL 33445 561-495-5700

Borland-Groover Clinic Palm Beach Division 4675 Linton Blvd., Ste. 203

This information is as accurate as we possessed at press time.

Vito Proscia, M.D. Gastroenterology Consultants of Boca Raton, LLC 951 N.W. 13th St., Ste. 2E Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-368-3455

Barry S. Ross, M.D. Digestive Care of North Broward, LLC 3001 Coral Hills Drive, Ste. 250 Coral Springs, FL 33065 954-721-5400

Joshua H. Rubin, M.D. Digestive Disease Institute of South Florida 2300 Glades Road, Ste. 201E Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-208-2121

Peter Salomon, M.D. Gastroenterology Consultants of Boca Raton, LLC 5258 Linton Blvd., Ste. 202 Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-499-8227

Howard R. Sonderling, M.D. Digestive Disease Institute of South Florida 2300 Glades Road, Ste. 201E Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-208-2121

Joshua E. Stern, M.D. South Florida Gastroenterology Associates 4675 Linton Blvd., Ste. 204 Delray Beach, FL 33445 561-732-2900

Michael Sternthal, M.D. Digestive Care of North Broward, LLC 3001 Coral Hills Drive Ste. 250 Coral Springs, FL 33065 954-721-5400

Anthony Strippoli, M.D. South Florida Gastroenterology Associates 4675 Linton Blvd., Ste. 102 Delray Beach, FL 33445 561-732-2900

GENERAL DENTISTRY Reda Abdel-Fattah, D.D.S. Comprehensive Dental Care 1050 N.W. 15th St., Ste. 211A Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-391-5331

Richard Bauer, D.M.D. Family and Cosmetic Dentistry of Delray Beach 1911 S. Federal Highway Ste. 600 Delray Beach, FL 33483 561-243-8833

Angela Berkovich, D.M.D. 1348 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 954-427-3000

Carlos Coello, D.M.D. Coello Dentistry 1700 S. Dixie Highway, Ste. 103 Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-368-4057 AUGUST 2016

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Victor Dea, D.D.S., D.M.D.

Eric Markman, D.D.S.

Dea Family Dentistry 1015 Gateway Blvd., Ste. 503 Boynton Beach, FL 33426 561-369-5430

Boynton Dental 1325 S. Congress Ave. Ste. 118 Boynton Beach, FL 33426 561-364-0664

Michael Dubnick, D.M.D. 9291 Glades Road, Ste. 303 Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-487-5757

David Feinerman, D.M.D., M.D. Boynton Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Implant Center 3695 W. Boynton Beach Blvd. Ste. 1 Boynton Beach, FL 33436 561-364-1800

Theodore Field, D.M.D. Field Dentistry D.M.D., P.A. 3020 N. Military Trail Ste. 250 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-443-4133

Mark Herman, D.M.D. 5329 W. Atlantic Ave. Ste. 201 Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-498-0015

To-Nguyen Hoang, D.D.S. 8190 Jog Road, Ste. 240 Boynton Beach, FL 33472 561-732-8001

Raymond Lee, D.D.S. Boca Smiles Dentistry 7840 Glades Road, Ste. 235 Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-482-2005

Danny Ly, D.M.D. 851 Meadows Road, Ste. 211 Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-395-3290 84

Halina Montano, D.D.S.

Rafael Urbino, D.D.S., D.M.D. Special Care Dentistry of Florida 4993 W. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33445 561-381-3100

HSM Dental Group 900 Glades Road Ste. 1D Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-394-2467

Joseph Walsh, D.D.S.

Frederic Norkin, D.M.D.

GENERAL PRACTICE

South Florida Center for Periodontics & Implant Dentistry 3020 N. Military Trail Ste. 200 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-912-9993

Stephen Norton, D.M.D. 900 N.W. 17th Ave. Ste. 203 Delray Beach, FL 33445 561-278-0362

2600 N. Military Trail Ste. 345 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-997-7500

Alexander Scheuermann, D.O., P.A. 5301 N. Federal Highway Ste. 270 Boca Raton, FL 33487 561-910-1251

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY Zoyla Almeida, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Boynton Laser Dental Center 8200 Jog Road, Ste. 201 Boynton Beach, FL 33472 561-737-6400

Florida Center for Gynecologic Oncology 4855 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Ste. B13 Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954-420-9182

Nathaniel Staller, D.D.S.

Frank Cirisano, M.D.

Staller Dental & Associates 5869 W. Atlantic Ave. Ste. 2A Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-637-9300

Women’s Cancer Care 401 W. Linton Blvd., Ste. 300 Delray Beach, FL 33444 561-447-0090

Harvey Shiffman, D.D.S.

Jordan Tomalty, D.D.S., D.M.D. Tomalty Dental Care 6617 W. Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33437 561-735-9898

T H E B O C A R AT O N O B S E R V E R

HAND & MICROVASCULAR SURGERY Ehsan Esmaeili, M.D. South Florida Hand and Orthopaedic Center 1905 Clint Moore Road

Ste. 105 Boca Raton, FL 33496 561-241-4758

HEMATOLOGY Deborah Glick, M.D. Sylvester Cancer Center– Deerfield Beach 1192 E. Newport Center Drive Ste. 100 Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 954-571-0111

HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY Howard Adler, M.D. BRRH–The Center for Hematology-Oncology 701 N.W. 13th St. Second Floor Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-955-6400

Warren Brenner, M.D. BRRH–The Center for Hematology-Oncology 6282 Linton Blvd. Ste. 3 Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-495-8307

Samarth Reddy, M.D. Hematology-Oncology Associates of Boca Raton, P.A. 9970 Central Park Blvd. N. Ste. 304 Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-482-6611

Harold Richter, M.D. BRRH–The Center for Hematology-Oncology 701 N.W. 13th St. Second Floor Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-955-6400

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William Sternheim, M.D.

Richard Bobe, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Gabriela Goldstein, M.D.

Hematology Oncology Associates 2300 S. Congress Ave. Ste. 103 Boynton Beach, FL 33426 561-732-2440

Bobecorp, Inc. 15340 Jog Road, Ste. 202 Delray Beach, FL 33446 561-330-4177

1411 N. Flagler Drive Ste. 6000 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-820-8580

Nicusor Ieremia, M.D.

Jacy Villa, M.D.

Nicolas Breuer, M.D., F.A.C.P. 660 Glades Road, Ste. 100 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-395-9200

7280 W. Palmetto Park Road Ste. 103 Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-395-4300

John Christakis, M.D.

Zakir Khan, M.D.

600 S. Dixie Highway Ste. 103 Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-395-1011

2406 S. Seacrest Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-734-0776

Hematology & Medical Oncology Southern Palm Beach County 1601 Clint Moore Road Ste. 180 Boca Raton, FL 33487 561-939-0600

INFECTIOUS DISEASE Kitonga Kiminyo, M.D.

Jose Conde, M.D.

ID Consultants 2300 S. Congress Ave. Ste. 100 Boynton Beach, FL 33426 561-735-7531

Medical Associates of Delray, P.A. 13590 Jog Road Ste. 5 Delray Beach, FL 33446 561-496-2200

Ernesto Montesino, M.D.

Laurence Ehrlich, M.D.

Palm Beach Infectious Disease 6238 W. Atlantic Ave. Ste. 2 Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-404-9845

10151 Enterprise Center Blvd. Ste. 205 Boynton Beach, FL 33437 561-732-8102

INTERNAL MEDICINE Fawaz Alfarra, M.D. Coral Springs Family Health Center 2901 Coral Hills Drive Ste. 320 Coral Springs, FL 33065 954-753-3355

Aymen Attallah, M.D. 1325 S. Congress Ave. Ste. 110 Boynton Beach, FL 33426 561-736-8806

G. Christina Figueira, M.D.

Eli Levine, M.D. Advanced Heart & Vascular Institute 951 N.W. 13th St. Ste. 4B Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-235-5621

Leslie Levine, M.D. The Levine Center for Internal Medicine, LLC 660 Glades Road Ste. 310 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-361-3133

Medical Associates of Delray, P.A. 13590 Jog Road, Ste. 5 Delray Beach, FL 33446 561-496-2200

John Lopera, M.D.

Jeffrey Gaier, M.D.

Aristides Martinez, M.D., P.A.

9750 N.W. 33rd St., Ste. 205 Coral Springs, FL 33065 954-753-8008

5258 Linton Blvd. Ste. 301 Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-819-5447

Ka Go, M.D. 200 Knuth Road, Ste. 106 Boynton Beach, FL 33436 561-600-9015

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1501 Corporate Drive Ste. 100 Boynton Beach, FL 33426 561-369-4255

Jorge Montalvan, M.D. Glades Medical Group 3848 FAU Blvd.

Ste. 210 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-394-3088

Brian Moraes, D.O. 9325 Glades Road Ste. 107 Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-883-7770

William Nutovits, M.D. 217 George Bush Blvd. Delray Beach, FL 33444 561-330-0111

Hugo Polanco, M.D. Geriatric of Boca-Delray, P.A. 16244 S. Military Trail Ste. 470 Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-865-5151

Theodore Raptis, M.D. Raptis Medicine 600 S. Dixie Highway Ste. 102 Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-368-5540

Alan Saitowitz, M.D. BocaCare Hillsboro 3313 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Ste. 200 Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 954-420-0886

Lewis Semel, M.D. 801 Meadows Road Ste. 103 Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-395-7494

Rooptaz Sibia, M.D. Florida Health Care Associates 11195 S. Jog Road Ste. 3 Boynton Beach, FL 33437 561-736-8600 AUGUST 2016

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Om Singh, M.D.

Bruce Zukerberg, M.D.

2828 S. Seacrest Blvd., Ste. 101 Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-736-1070

Medical Associates of Delray, P.A. 13590 Jog Road, Ste. 5 Delray Beach, FL 33446 561-496-2200

Robert Sonneborn, M.D. Boca Raton Physicians 1905 Clint Moore Road, Ste. 201 Boca Raton, FL 33496 561-994-5454

John Strobis, M.D. 880 N.W. 13th St., Ste. 1A Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-392-3150

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY Albert Begas, M.D. BRRH–The Center for Hematology-Oncology 701 N.W. 13th St. Second Floor Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-955-6400

Jose Torres, M.D.

Rogelio Brito, D.O., M.D.

2211 E. Sample Road, Ste. 101 Lighthouse Point, FL 33064 954-942-7897

Hematology & Medical Oncology 2623 S. Seacrest Blvd. Ste. 216 Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-742-0065

Long Tran, M.D. Urgi-Med Walk-In Medical Center 950 S.E. Fifth Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33483 561-266-7303

Gjorgji Trnovski, M.D. 7301 W. Palmetto Park Road Ste. 201C Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-955-1899

Zaib Ukani, M.D. 16244 S. Military Trail, Ste. 410 Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-499-2223

Stanley Weiner, M.D. BocaCare East 1001 N.W. 13th St., Ste. 201 Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-955-5741

Neal Weisman, M.D. 880 N.W. 13th St., Ste. 2A Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-417-9555 86

Mohammad Jahanzeb, M.D. Sylvester Cancer Center– Deerfield Beach 1192 E. Newport Center Drive Ste. 100 Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 954-571-0111

Alan Koletsky, M.D. BRRH–The Center for Hematology-Oncology 6282 Linton Blvd., Ste. 3 Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-495-8307

Thomas Niederman, M.D., P.H.D. University Cancer Institute 2240 Woolbright Road, Ste. 415 Boynton Beach, FL 33426 561-737-6556

Jane Skelton, M.D. BRRH–The Center for Hematology-Oncology

T H E B O C A R AT O N O B S E R V E R

701 N.W. 13th St., Second Floor Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-955-6400

Brian Costell, M.D.

NEPHROLOGY & INTERNAL MEDICINE

Neurology Offices of South Florida 9970 Central Park Blvd., Ste. 207 Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-482-1027

Jared Jaffe, D.O.

Rishi Sheth, M.D.

Boca Nephrology, P.A. 2900 N. Military Trail Ste. 195 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-241-7100

Spine and Brain Surgery 220 Congress Park Drive, Ste. 300 Delray Beach, FL 33445 561-403-5175

Eric Lazar, M.D. SF Kidney Disease & Hypertension Specialists, P.A. 1905 Clint Moore Road, Ste. 212 Boca Raton, FL 33496 561-989-9070

Ira Lazar, M.D. SF Kidney Disease & Hypertension Specialists, P.A. 1905 Clint Moore Road, Ste. 212 Boca Raton, FL 33496 561-989-9070

Lon Sadowsky, D.O. Kidney & Hypertension Specialists, P.A. 5210 Linton Blvd., Ste. 105 Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-496-1160

NEUROLOGY Lisa Banchik, M.D. Neurology Centers of Palm Beach 5458 Town Center Road, Ste. 1 Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-392-2950

S. Siddiqui, M.D., M.P.H. Center for Neuroscience 16244 S. Military Trail, Ste. 150 Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-638-8872

Allen Teman, M.D. 9750 N.W. 33rd St., Ste. 207 Coral Springs, FL 33065 954-346-0500

NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY Evan Packer, M.D. Brain and Spine Center South Florida 670 Glades Road, Ste. 100 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-392-8855

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Samuel Abramovitz, M.D. 9960 Central Park Blvd. N. Ste. 335 Boca Raton, FL 33428-1760 561-417-8788

Natalio Chediak, M.D.

Gostal Arcelin, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Boca Raton Sleep Disorder 660 Glades Road, Ste. 220 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-750-9881

Women’s Health Partners, LLC 6853 S.W. 18th St., Ste. 301 Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-368-3775

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Susan Beil, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Selva Ganesh, M.D.

Women’s Health Partners, LLC 6853 S.W. 18th St. Ste. 301 Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-361-7872

211 E. Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-732-3200

Brian Bernick, M.D. 1050 N.W. 15th St. Ste. 215A Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-362-6789

Patricia Chen, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. Women’s Health Partners, LLC 6853 S.W. 18th St. Ste. 301 Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-368-3775

Rachel Ciaccio, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. Women’s Health Partners, LLC 6853 S.W. 18th St. Ste. 301 Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-368-3775

Richard Conlen, M.D. Boca Raton OB/GYN 660 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-368-2005

Aaron Deutsch, M.D.

Charles O. Gonik, M.D. 225 S. Congress Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33445 561-274-3100

Arthur Handal, M.D. 5503 N. Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL 33487 561-912-9888

Richard Handal, M.D., P.A. Florida Woman Care 4793 N. Congress Ave. Ste. 202 Boynton Beach, FL 33426 561-969-7811

Terrence Harris, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. Women’s Wellness Center 2500 N. Military Trail Ste. 111 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-826-3800

Samuel Heering, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. 9970 Central Park Blvd. N. Ste. 303 Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-218-0767

Harishchander Madhav, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. 2226 S.E. Second St. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-641-7500

Gardy Marcelin, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. Medic One 3717 Boynton Beach Blvd. Ste. 5 Boynton Beach, FL 33436 561-734-1212

Alexandra C. Schmidt, D.O. Boca Raton OB/GYN Specialists 1050 N.W. 15th St., Ste. 215A Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-392-7704

Geoffrey Zann, M.D. Boca Raton OB/GYN 660 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-368-2005

ONCOLOGY

Martin P. Michalewski, M.D.

David Owen, M.D.

South Florida Women’s Health Associates 2345 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Ste. 105 Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 954-427-4966

2623 S. Seacrest Blvd. Ste. 108 Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-733-6565

Stewart Newman, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Brent Bellotte, M.D.

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Women’s Health Partners, LLC 6853 S.W. 18th St., Ste. 301 Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-368-3775

West Boca Eye Center 9325 Glades Road Ste. 201 Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-488-1001

Jane Rudolph, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Randy Burks, M.D.

Women’s Health Partners, LLC 6853 S.W. 18th St., Ste. 301 Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-368-3775

Ophthalmology Consultants 5800 Colonial Drive Ste. 100 Margate, FL 33063 954-977-8770

Mark Scheinberg, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Jason Gorscak, M.D.

2404 S. Seacrest Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-737-8244

Center for Cosmetic & Reconstructive Gynecology 2345 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Ste. 106 Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 954-719-5257

Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute 1717 Woolbright Road Boynton Beach, FL 33426 561-737-5500

Bradley Douglas, M.D.

David M. Lashway, M.D.

Dana Schey, M.D.

Douglas Kohl, M.D.

Boca Raton OB/GYN Specialists 1050 N.W. 15th St., Ste. 215A Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-392-7704

Florida Woman Care, LLC 101 S.E. 27th Ave. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-362-0440

9960 Central Park Blvd. N. Ste. 350 Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-300-5858

Eye Associates of Boca Raton 950 N.W. 13th St. Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-391-8300

Maternal-Fetal Medicine of the Palm Beaches 1325 S. Congress Ave. Ste. 109 Boynton Beach, FL 33426 561-364-0200

Ansuya Kalra, M.D.

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Tatiana Lee-Chee, D.O.

Matthew Weiss, M.D.

Stewart Eidelson, M.D.

Steve Meadows, M.D.

Advanced Eye Care of South Florida, LLC 1828 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Ste. A Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 954-421-8000

Eye Associates of Boca Raton 950 N.W. 13th St. Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-391-8300

South Palm Orthospine Institute 15300 Jog Road, Ste. 108 Delray Beach, FL 33446 561-742-5959

South Palm Orthopedics 4800 Linton Blvd. Ste. A201 Delray Beach, FL 33445 561-496-6622

Michael L. Levine, M.D., F.A.C.S. 3280 Old Boynton Road Boynton Beach, FL 33436 561-733-3010

Michael Loeffler, M.D. Center for Opthamology and Laser Surgery 2100 E. Sample Road Ste. 102 Lighthouse Point, FL 33064 954-786-5353

Brad Oren, M.D. 8198 Jog Road Ste. 102A Boynton Beach, FL 33472 561-433-0098

Robert Raden, M.D. Retina Center of South Florida 5130 Linton Blvd. Ste. F7 Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-499-8830

Barry Schechter, M.D., F.A.A.O. Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute 1717 Woolbright Road Boynton Beach, FL 33426 561-737-5500

Mark Weiner, M.D. Eye Associates of Boca Raton 950 N.W. 13th St. Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-391-8300 88

Marc Winnick, M.D.

Jonathan Hersch, M.D., F.A.A.O.S.

Delray Eye Associates, P.A. 16201 S. Military Trail Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-498-8100

Tenet Florida Physician Services 6853 S.W. 18th St., Ste. M111 Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-417-3339

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

Elliott Hinkes, M.D.

Ronald Katz, D.D.S. Boca Jaw Surgery 16110 Jog Road Ste. 101 Delray Beach, FL 33446 561-499-3331

John Pasqual, D.M.D. Pasqual Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 4600 Linton Blvd. Ste. 220 Delray Beach, FL 33445 561-900-9080

Adam Winton, D.M.D. Winton Oral Surgery 1201 E. Sample Road Ste. 101 Pompano Beach, FL 33064 954-785-8555

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY Job Dorcil, M.D. Orthopedic Center of Boynton Beach, P.A. 2623 S. Seacrest Blvd. Ste. 102 Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-742-4419

T H E B O C A R AT O N O B S E R V E R

Northwest Broward Orthopaedic Association 5901 Colonial Drive, Ste. 201 Margate, FL 33063 954-979-3255

Angelo Incorvaia, M.D. The Hand & Wrist Institute of Palm Beach 10301 Hagen Ranch Road Ste. A750 Boynton Beach, FL 33437 561-374-7372

Dominic Kleinhenz, M.D. Holy Cross Medical Group Boca Raton Orthopedics 9970 Central Park Blvd. N. Ste. 400 Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-483-1600

George Kolettis, M.D. Boca Raton Orthopedic Group, Inc. 660 Glades Road, Ste. 460 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-391-5515

Brandon Luskin, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery Associates 1401 N.W. Ninth Ave. Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-734-5080

Robert P. Norton, M.D. Florida Spine Specialists 670 Glades Road Ste. 200 Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-495-9511

Jeffrey Press, M.D. Preferred Orthopedics of the Palm Beaches 7593 Boynton Beach Blvd. Ste. 280 Boynton Beach, FL 33437 561-733-5888

Alan Saperstein, M.D. Boca Raton Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 1905 Clint Moore Road Ste. 214 Boca Raton, FL 33496 561-241-8668

Charles Stewart, M.D. Boca Raton Orthopedic Group 660 Glades Road Ste. 460 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-391-5515

Charles Toman, M.D. Toman Orthopedics and Sports Medicine 7301A W. Palmetto Park Road Ste. 100B Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-221-6895

Bruce Young, M.D. Holy Cross Medical Group– Boca Raton Orthopedics

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9970 Central Park Blvd. N. Ste. 400 Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-483-1600

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY

Melvin Young, M.D.

Gastro Health, P.L. 9980 Central Park Blvd. N. Ste. 316 Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-206-6064

Boca Raton Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 1905 Clint Moore Road Ste. 214 Boca Raton, FL 33496 561-241-8668

Enrique HernandezSanchez, M.D.

PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Adel Helmy, M.D.

Joshua Light, M.D.

4510 N. Federal Highway Lighthouse Point, FL 33064 954-781-2211

1800 W. Woolbright Road Ste. 201 Boynton Beach, FL 33426 561-349-6645

Steven Schrager, M.D. Ear, Nose and Throat Associates of South Florida, P.A. 5130 Linton Blvd. Ste. E2 Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-495-5537

John Westine, M.D. Delray Beach Plastic Surgery 250 Dixie Blvd. Ste. 103 Delray Beach, FL 33444 561-278-3245

PAIN MEDICINE Todd Relkin, M.D. 2100 N.E. 36th St., Ste. 203 Lighthouse Point, FL 33064 954-941-5282

Alexandra Taylor, M.D. Peace of Mind Delray Beach 660 Linton Blvd., Ste. 110A Delray Beach, FL 33444 561-272-5409

PEDIATRIC SURGERY Melvyn Karp, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P. Kidz Surgical Center 9980 Central Park Blvd. Ste. 206 Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-558-1212

PEDIATRICS Philip Chang, M.D., F.A.A.P. Pediatric Associates 10301 Hagen Ranch Road Bldg. A, Ste. 760 Boynton Beach, FL 33437 561-733-4400

James DeLeo, M.D. Pediatric Associates 4570 Lyons Road Ste. 110 Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954-971-3210

Paula Grigoriu, M.D. 15200 Jog Road Delray Beach, FL 33486 561-923-8111

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Maria Harnisth, M.D.

Julian Leichter, D.M.D.

Pediatric Associates 4570 Lyons Road, Ste. 110 Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954-941-3210

The Periodontal Foundation 7000 W. Camino Real, Ste. 120 Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-391-1800

Pedro Jakos, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Ernest Orphanos, D.D.S.

Pediatric Associates 379 N. Congress Ave. Boynton Beach, FL 33426 561-336-0191

Dental Implant & Specialty Center 9291 Glades Road, Ste. 301 Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-477-7171

Marcia Malcolm, M.D.

Kenneth Rubinstein, D.M.D.

Delray Pediatrics 4800 Linton Blvd. Ste. E315 Delray Beach, FL 33445 561-381-7990

SEDA Dental–Boynton Beach 10075 Jog Road, Ste. 108 Boynton Beach, FL 33437 561-738-9007

Jordan Mussary, M.D. Sawgrass Pediatrics 9801 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-487-9912

Robert Relkin, M.D. Boca Del Mar Pediatric & Adolescent Center 6877 S.W. 18th St. Ste. H147 Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-347-8382

Arif Wajid, M.D. Coconut Creek Pediatrics 4400 W. Sample Road, Ste. 122 Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954-978-6130

PERIODONTICS Jeffrey Ganeles, D.M.D. South Florida Center for Periodontics & Implant Dentistry 3020 N. Military Trail, Ste. 200 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-912-9993

PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Joseph Alshon, M.D. Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants 1401 N.W. Ninth Ave. Boca Raton, FL 33486 954-720-3188

Jarrod Friedman, M.D. Core Smart Pain Health Institute 5458 Town Center Road, Ste. 103 Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-923-9599

PLASTIC SURGERY Hilton Becker, M.D. Clinic of Plastic Surgery 670 Glades Road, Ste. 220 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-394-6656

David Bogue, M.D. David Bogue Plastic Surgery 660 Glades Road, Ste. 380 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-886-1000 AUGUST 2016

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Rafael Cabrera, M.D. Plastic Surgery Specialists of Boca Raton 951 N.W. 13th St., Ste. 4A Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-393-6400

Michael Connor, M.D. Oculoplastic & Orbital Consultants, P.A. 4461 Medical Center Way, Ste. A 561-845-6500

Albert Dabbah, M.D. 9970 Central Park Blvd. Ste. 201 Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-488-1700

Louis DeLuca, M.D., F.A.C.S. Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery 1905 Clint Moore Road, Ste. 303 Boca Raton, FL 33496 561-998-3333

Vivian Hernandez, M.D., F.A.C.S. 4799 N. Federal Highway, Ste. 4 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-750-8600

Megan Jack, M.D. Sanctuary Medical Center 4800 N. Federal Highway Ste. C101 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-367-9101

950 Glades Road, Ste. 3 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-368-9455

David Levens, M.D. 1725 University Drive Ste. 300 Coral Springs, FL 33071 954-752-1020

Daniel Man, M.D. 851 Meadows Road Ste. 222 Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-395-5508

Nathan Nachlas, M.D., F.A.C.S. Nose and Sinus Institute of Boca Raton 1601 Clint Moore Road Ste. 170 Boca Raton, FL 33487 561-939-0900

Renato Ocampo, M.D. 9980 Central Park Blvd. N. Ste. 108 Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-477-9771

Ivo Pestana, M.D. 3100 Coral Hills Drive Ste. 201 Coral Springs, FL 33065 954-755-8844

Jana Rasmussen, M.D.

Andrew Rosenthal, M.D.

Charles Raele, M.D.

950 Glades Road, Fourth Floor Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-880-8866

Palm Beach Mental Health 14000 S. Military Trail Ste. 102A Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-330-4557

Jacob Steiger, M.D. Steiger Facial Plastic Surgery 1001 N. Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-499-9339

Eugene Strasser, M.D. Cosmeplast 1505 N. University Drive Coral Springs, FL 33071 954-755-3888

PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE Carolyn George, M.D.

Bruce Berkowitz, M.D.

Darryl Appleton, M.D.

5258 Linton Blvd., Ste. 102 Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-498-3002

Sleep & Fatigue Treatment Center 5410 East Ave. Ste. 101 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 561-450-8328

Cesar Benarroche, M.D. Benarroche & Associates 7301A W. Palmetto Park Road Ste. 106C Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-391-4669

David Rosenstein, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Charles Norris, M.D.

10301 Hagen Ranch Road Ste. 730 Boynton Beach, FL 33437 561-736-9800

7301A W. Palmetto Park Road Ste. 106C Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-482-7850

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Deborah Baum, M.D., F.C.C.P.

PSYCHIATRY

1500 N. Dixie Highway, Ste. 304 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-833-4022

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Pulmonary & Sleep Associates of South Florida 1601 Clint Moore Road Ste. 100 Boca Raton, FL 33487 561-939-0200

Daniel Kapp, M.D.

Boca Raton Plastic Surgery Center

The Water Shed of the Palm Beaches 200 Congress Park Drive Ste. 100 Delray Beach, FL 33445 561-880-6220

Boca Integrative Health, P.A. 7100 W. Camino Real Ste. 207 Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-417-8788

1717 N. Flagler Drive, Ste. 1 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 561-833-6688

Cristina Keusch, M.D.

Peter Theodoropoulos, M.D.

RHEUMATOLOGY Richard Cappiello, M.D. Arthritis Associates of South Florida 5130 Linton Blvd. Ste. F1 Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-495-0600

Joseph Forstot, M.D. Rheumatology Associates of South Florida 1050 N.W. 15th St. Ste. 212A Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-368-5611

This information is as accurate as we possessed at press time.

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Jonathan Greer, M.D. Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach 1301 N. Congress Ave. Ste. 200 Boynton Beach, FL 33426 561-439-1800

Maricarmen Quintero, M.D. Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach 1301 N. Congress Ave. Ste. 200 Boynton Beach, FL 33426 561-439-1800

Michael D. Ross, M.D. Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates of Palm Beach 1301 N. Congress Ave. Ste. 200 Boynton Beach, FL 33426 561-439-1800

Christine Savage, M.D. Sylvester Cancer Center– Deerfield Beach 1192 E. Newport Center Drive Ste. 100 Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 954-571-0111

Amiel Tokayer, M.D. Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates 1301 N. Congress Ave. Ste. 200 Boynton Beach, FL 33426 561-439-1800

Margaret Wilkes, M.D. Rheumatology Associates of South Florida 1050 N.W. 15th St. Ste. 212A Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-368-5611

SURGERY Joseph Colletta, M.D. BocaCare 690 Meadows Road Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-955-2131

Stanton Dodson, M.D. BocaCare 701 N.W. 13th St., Ste. 3097 Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-395-2626

Michael Joyner, M.D. The Joyner Hand, P.A. 9980 Central Park Blvd. N. Ste. 102 Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-922-9396

Gary Lehr, M.D. South Florida Surgical Specialists–Deerfield Beach 3467 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Ste. B Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 954-574-0252

Mark Shachner, M.D., F.A.C.S. South Florida Surgical Specialists 3001 Coral Hills Drive Ste. 320 Coral Springs, FL 33065 954-755-0111

Kahlil Shillingford, M.D. 9960 Central Park Blvd. N. Ste. 235 Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-483-8840

THORACIC SURGERY Richard Cartledge, M.D. Boca Raton Regional Hospital

This information is as accurate as we possessed at press time.

801 Meadows Road Ste. 104 Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-955-6300

Richard Kimmel, D.O. Kimmel Institute 1905 Clint Moore Road Ste. 215 Boca Raton, FL 33496 561-477-0210

Robert Scoma, M.D. 1411 N. Flagler Drive Ste. 8300 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-832-1234

UROLOGY Curtis Bernsley, M.D. Boca Urology 825 Meadows Road Ste. 112 Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-395-3900

Grant Disick, M.D. GD Urology 9970 Central Park Blvd. N. Ste. 207 Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-487-5506

Robert Gold, M.D. Urology Center of South Florida 10151 Enterprise Center Blvd. Ste. 201 Boynton Beach, FL 33437 561-737-9191

Matthew Lief, M.D., F.A.C.S. Lief Urology 9750 N.W. 33rd St. Ste. 218 Coral Springs, FL 33065 954-755-3801

Ari Silverstein, M.D., F.A.C.S. 1601 Clint Moore Road Ste. 195 Boca Raton, FL 33487 561-939-0700

Benjamin Tripp, M.D. Tripp Urology 5130 Linton Blvd. Ste. C-1 Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-499-8048

Lawrence Yore, M.D., F.A.C.S. Advanced Urology of South Florida 5350 W. Atlantic Ave. Ste. 102 Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-496-4444

VASCULAR SURGERY Mohammed Abdallah, D.O. South Florida Surgical Specialists, LLC 3467 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Ste. B Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 561-483-3989

Robert Jimenez, M.D. South Florida Surgical Specialists, LLC 3467 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Ste. B Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 561-483-3989

Jonathan Wideroff, M.D. South Palm Beach Surgical Associates 1601 Clint Moore Road Ste. 145 Boca Raton, FL 33487 561-939-0455 AUGUST 2016

DR. ALBERT DABBAH

PLASTIC SURGERY P PL Fellowship: Cosmetic and Aesthetic Surgery Associations: American Board of Plastic Surgery; American Society of Plastic Surgeons; Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University Dr. Albert Dabbah, board-certified in plastic surgery, has been treating patients in Boca Raton, surrounding counties and across the nation since 1995. He is known as a very hands-on surgeon. “Each patient is mine until they are discharged,” he says. “I do all procedures and

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surgery myself and see each patient at each visit.” His patients describe him as a talented and skilled surgeon; an artist; caring, professional and courteous; and with a great bedside manner. “Each patient is diﬀerent, and not one procedure fits all,” says Dr. Dabbah. He keeps up with the latest in surgical techniques, technology and products designed to provide patients with the perfect approach to their concerns, whether for their face or their body. While surgery of the face and neck are often necessary to achieve desired results, there is a litany of less invasive procedures for those who want to complement surgery or opt against it. The newest product recently approved by the FDA is Kybella, which dissolves the fat under the chin.

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“My patients, men and women, are thrilled with the result, even after the first treatment,” Dr. Dabbah says. “We are now able to provide the true liquid facelift with the injectables, including Sculptra, Juvederm Voluma, Botox and Kybella. Add upper eyelid surgery and medical-grade skin care – Environ, for example – and the result is phenomenal.” Dr. Dabbah also is renowned for breast surgery for women, gynecomastia for men and tummy tucks. It is his aesthetic eye and surgical approach that diﬀerentiate him from other plastic surgeons. “My goal is to help our patients exude the confidence and attitude that makes others sit up and take note.” Albert Dabbah, M.D., 9970 Central Park Blvd., Ste. 201, Boca Raton, FL 33428; 561-488-1700

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DR. CHRISTOPHER THOMAS

FAMILY MEDICINE Medical School: University of the West Indies, Jamaica Associations: American Board of Family Medicine At Bloom Medical Group, patients not only feel like family – they feel the love. As a primary care practice devoted to outstanding patient care, the doctors and staﬀ at Bloom not only provide unmatched, award-winning medical care, but they guide patients through the confusing processes of referrals, specialists and tests, all in one convenient place. Dr. Christopher Thomas has called

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Bloom Medical Group home for five years and enjoys practicing family medicine. “I genuinely like people,” he says. “I like interacting with people, and practicing medicine allows you to help people. It’s a good fit for me.” He also likes the idea of providing a medical home care model, Dr. Thomas says: “Especially for senior care, this is a good model because I am more involved in the decision-making process, and it allows me to stay up-to-date on my patients.” Having it all come together under one roof means better comprehensive care. “With seniors, they tend to see several specialists,” he says. “We have all of their records here in one place, so we can see the patient’s whole history and therefore manage their care more strategically.” Dr. Thomas says that the practice was designed and set up as a medical home.

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“Our aim is to change the way people view medicine,” he says. “From how the exam rooms are designed – it’s not your typical cookie-cutter facility. It really has a feeling of elegance – very welcoming and comforting.” The designer oﬃce feels more like a serene spa, and the friendly service is extended through the staﬀers, who greet patients by name, Dr. Thomas says. “We pride ourselves on making people feel as comfortable as possible, by assisting our patients in making the right decisions and doing our best to keep them healthy,” he says. “We do a good job, our patients love us a lot here and we’re proud of that.” To find out more about Dr. Thomas, please visit BloomMedicalGroup.com. Bloom Medical Group, 5350 W. Atlantic Ave., Ste. 100, Delray Beach, FL 33484; 561-496-5677

AUGUST 2016

RICHARD BOBE, M.D., F.A.C.P.

INTERNAL NT MEDICINE Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Associations: American Board of Internal Medicine; Fellow of the American College of Physicians; Florida Medical Association These days, a patient often feels like he is little more than a number when he visits a physician. But that’s one thing patients will never experience when they are treated by Dr. Richard Bobe. A board-certified internist, he “learned medicine before it became a business,” he says, and continues to make sure that each patient is treated with dignity and personalized care. “I believe that, to know what is go94

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ing on with a patient, you have to get to know them personally,” says Dr. Bobe, who spends up to an hour with new patients, conducting initial evaluations, and no less than 30 minutes with established patients. No patient will ever feel rushed because the doctor takes the time to listen to specific concerns and work with each one on an individualized treatment plan. “We are good at keeping a schedule, and we don’t make patients wait,” he says. “We understand that their time is important to them.” As an internist, Dr. Bobe sees a wide range of health problems – everything from high cholesterol and hypertension to osteoporosis and arthritis. With 36 years of experience as an internist, there isn’t much he hasn’t seen or treated. You might say he’s

✚ an old-fashioned doctor who uses cuttingedge medicine. It is truly what sets him apart from other physicians. “Providing good health care means listening to what the patient has to say and partnering with them,” says Dr. Bobe. Patients describe the doctor as someone who is gifted and dedicated and who genuinely cares. His calm demeanor puts every patient at ease. His oﬃce and clinical staﬀ are caring, courteous and helpful. Their goal is to make patients feel welcome and comfortable. Those who need testing – such as an MRI, a CT scan or an ultrasound – will find a diagnostic imaging facility conveniently located in the same building as Dr. Bobe. Bobecorp, Inc., 15340 Jog Road, Ste. 202, Delray Beach, FL 33446; 561-330-4177 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

DR. EVAN PACKER

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NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY Medical School/Residency: University of South Florida Health Associations: Diplomate, American Board of Neurological Surgery; Member, Congress of Neurological Surgeons; Fellow, American Association of Neurological Surgeons; Fellow, American College of Surgeons; Affiliate Assistant Professor at Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Back, neck and head pain can be among the most debilitating medical conditions a patient will encounter. Finding the right physician to treat these conditions is paramount to putting an end to your suffering. Dr. Evan Packer, who has been practicing in Boca Raton since 2005, regularly diagnoses and treats a wide range of neurological conditions, including brain, neck and spinal injuries; brain tumors; brain hemorrhages; spinal stenosis; disc bulges and herniations; neck and back pain; spinal compression fractures; sciatica; and other disorders related to the nervous system. Whether you’re suffering from a degenerative condition or pain caused by an injury, Dr. Packer can assist. Many patients will be happy to learn that not every case requires surgery and that many can benefit from therapy. And, when surgery is required, Dr. Packer works with patients to find the least invasive and most effective procedure designed to provide them with a better quality of life. Dr. Packer’s clinical skills are complemented by his deep commitment to compassionate patient care. As a partner at Brain and Spine Center South Florida, he is committed to delivering the highest level of brain and spinal care to patients and their families. Patients will never feel rushed and can count on Dr. Packer to provide them with the information they need to make an educated decision. He helps each patient understand their condition, how it can be treated and what they can realistically expect. This approach transforms what could be a frightening experience into one of learning and understanding. “Our goal is to give our patients the answers they need to make them comfortable in their decision and to choose the right treatment for them,” says Dr. Packer. “The key is to make this information accessible and understandable, which, in turn, helps to alleviate some of the fear.” Brain and Spine Center South Florida, 670 Glades Road, Ste. 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431; 561-392-8855 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

AUGUST 2016

DANIEL MAN, M.D. PLASTIC SURGERY

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Medical School: Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University Residency: University of Louisville Department of Plastic Surgery Associations: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery, Clincial Affiliate Assistant Professor of Surgery at Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine There is an art to plastic surgery, so it’s no wonder that Daniel Man, M.D., is able to provide the most natural-looking results for his patients. A sculptor and painter, Dr. Man has been bringing his artistic talents to his medical practice for more than 30 years. Noted for his work in skin rejuvenation, cosmetic laser surgery, liposuction, facelifts and body procedures, Dr. Man has an impeccable and impressive reputation that has local, national and international patients raving about their results. Patients who go to Dr. Man and his Looking Younger Med Spa can rest assured that they will receive the highest level of care in a safe and comfortable environment. His state-of-the-art facility is fully accredited, and patients who undergo surgery are taken care of 24/7, from the minute they walk in until fully healed. Dr. Man is renowned for his innovative techniques, including his natural facelifts and neck lifts that hide incisions and cause no hair distortion. He also is known for his Skin Rejuvenation Peel, a nonsurgical procedure that takes 20 years off a patient’s appearance, and the TriLift, which combines a number of nonsurgical techniques to achieve the facelift effect. For patients who struggle with problems such as acne, rosacea and skin discoloration, Dr. Man developed DM|MD, a social peel that is simple, painless and requires minimal, if any, downtime but creates life-changing results. He also offers SculpSure, the first FDA-approved laser treatment for a 24% reduction of stubborn fat in areas like the abdomen and love handles. Visit www.drman.com to see additional information. “The procedure takes 25 minutes, the results have been spectacular and there is no downtime,” says Dr. Man. “Patients are able to get back to their normal activities right away.” Dr. Man has devoted his life to helping people look and feel younger, making them feel more comfortable and confident. Patients locally and worldwide are raving about his results. Daniel Man, M.D., 851 Meadows Road, Ste. 222, Boca Raton, FL 33486; 561-395-5508 96

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DR. JEFFREY FROMOWITZ

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DERMATOLOGY Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine Associations: Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology Fellow, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery Fellow, American Society of Mohs Micrographic Surgery Dermatology of Boca has all the bells and whistles when it comes to treating the largest organ in your body: your skin. But providing unmatched patient care is what makes the practice truly unique. “We’ve thought through all of the variables that may have been deficient or not optimal in other practices,” says Dr. Jeffrey Fromowitz. “We thought about what our patients need to feel comfortable and to be safe.” Take surgery, for example: Instead of patients having to come back for multiple procedures, the doctor employs a plastic surgeon, and the two work in tandem like a symphonic duet. When Dr. Fromowitz completes a procedure, the plastic surgeon swoops in, doing any reconstructive work at the same time. This kind of forward thinking makes all the difference. For Dr. Fromowitz, it’s all about doing what’s best for his patients, from giving them ample time to accommodating patients who need him immediately. “People are used to some practices that are run more like factories, where you’ll wait two hours to see a doctor for two minutes. That’s the furthest from how we practice,” he says. “We take time to care for our patients, and that’s why we see multiple generations within one family. We know our patients by name. My staff cares very deeply, and our patients see that coming from the top down.” A lifelong learner, Dr. Fromowitz established a center for clinical research within the practice, keeping him apprised of the latest “skinformation,” which he shares, as a teacher, with students and fellow doctors through the University of Florida and Florida Atlantic University. With state-of-the-art lasers that treat a variety of skin conditions to the most advanced technique for removing types of skin cancer without cutting to anti-aging treatments that will leave you glowing, Dermatology of Boca has all of your dermatological needs covered. Dermatology of Boca, 4601 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33431; 561-362-8000

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AUGUST 2016

DIGESTIVE DISEASE INSTITUTE OF SOUTH FLORIDA

GASTROENTEROLOGY GAST GASTR GASTRO AS AST Dr. Howard R. Sonderling* Fellowship/Residency: NY Presbyterian/ Cornell Memorial Sloane Kettering CC, Hospital for Special Surgery; Medical School: Albert Einstein College AOA Dr. Joshua H. Rubin* Fellowship: Duke University; Residency: University of Pittsburgh; Medical School: Cornell University Dr. Lawrence M. Fiedler Fellowship/Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center; Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine The physicians at Digestive Disease Institute of South Florida in Boca Raton are among the very best in the state. A subsidiary of Digestive Care, the practice provides a broad range of high-quality gastro98

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enterology services designed to diagnose and treat a variety of digestive disorders. Doctors Howard Sonderling, Joshua Rubin and Lawrence Fiedler are all boardcertified gastroenterologists with several decades of experience in diagnosing and treating liver and pancreatic disorders, abdominal pain, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease and irritable bowel syndrome, among others. The practice has a pathology lab, so patients get their results back in a timely fashion, allowing them to receive proper care without delay and easing their concerns. Plus, an online portal facilitates communication between doctor and patient. “Providing the highest quality of care is paramount, and it begins with communicating eﬀectively and spending time with our patients,” says Dr. Sonderling. Many digestive problems require lifestyle and dietary changes. The onsite nutritionist can provide you with individualized nutrition plans designed to complement your

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medical treatment and optimize your health. Digestive Disease Institute of South Florida is a leader in best practices, technological advancements and clinical standards and is committed to providing evidence-based medicine in a safe, compassionate and comprehensive manner. The physicians have been repeatedly recognized for their achievements in gastroenterology and their comprehensive approach to total digestive wellness. The exceptional doctors and their staﬀ are professional and compassionate, and the patient is their No. 1 priority. “Our goal is to maintain a comfortable, relaxed environment that makes patients feel at ease,” says Dr. Rubin. “We want your experience with our practice to be as easy and convenient for you as possible.” Digestive Disease Institute of South Florida, 2300 Glades Road, Ste. 201E, Boca Raton, FL 33431; 561-208-2121 *Vitals Patients’ Choice Top Doc

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DR. THEODORE FIELD

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GENERAL DENTISTRY College: The University of Vermont Dental School: Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine Associations: American Dental Association, Atlantic Coast District Dental Association, South Palm Beach County Dental Association, International Team of Implantology Theodore “Ted” Field, DMD, and his staff at Field Dentistry in Boca Raton do everything possible to make your experience enjoyable and pain-free. And who exactly is this dentist you’re trusting your mouth to? Dr. Field was just a child when he decided he wanted to be a dentist. By age 9, he was co-starring as one of the principal voice-over characters in two Saturday morning animated series on network television. Dr. Field graduated from the University of Vermont, where he met his wife, Leslie (now a family practice physician in Coral Springs), who soon led him to South Florida. He later graduated with honors from the Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine and was also president of his graduating class. Before going into private practice, Dr. Field completed one year of additional optional dental training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach. A member of the American Dental Association and the International Team of Implantology, Dr. Field offers the latest technology in routine dental cleanings, X-rays, porcelain veneers, crowns, fillings, root canals, dentures and implant reconstructive services. “Our goal is comprehensive care, patient education and preventive measures for a lifetime of healthy smiles,” he says. The doctor adds: “Dental technology is growing at an astronomical rate. Implant reconstruction is now affordable for everyone! With dental implants, we can replace single or even multiple missing teeth in just one day. And, if you already wear dentures or may need them, our implant procedures will keep them from falling out when you’re laughing, smiling or eating.” Dr. Field and his staff know that you want the best possible care in a clean and warm setting. Their patients get to know the same friendly dental professionals each time they call the office or come in and say, “Ahhh.” Field Dentistry, DMD, PA, 3020 N. Military Trail, Ste. 250, Boca Raton, FL 33431; 561-443-4133

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AUGUST 2016

ROBERT P. NORTON, M.D. ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

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Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical CollegeThomas Jefferson University Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital Spine Surgery Fellowship: New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases When it comes to your neck and back, you don’t want to entrust your care to just anyone. You want the best. Dr. Robert P. Norton is skilled in the most advanced surgical techniques and emerging technologies available in spine care. Having trained all over the country with the best orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons, Dr. Norton provides the highest quality of care, designed to help patients recover more quickly so that they can get back to an active, pain-free life. He is one of just a few surgeons in Florida specially trained in treating complex spine deformities and minimally invasive spine surgery. He specializes in procedures that range from non-operative management options, such as epidural and facet injections, to complex degenerative or deformity conditions of the spine demanding complex surgical reconstructive methods. Dr. Norton is known for his hands-on approach to treating patients. He takes the time to ask detailed questions, conduct a comprehensive and unhurried physical examination, review the imaging studies and discuss the various treatment options available. “It’s important that we don’t lose the art of medicine,” he says. “I am not just looking at an MRI because we are not treating the MRI – we are treating the patient. We have to dedicate extra time to really listen to our patients and actually examine them.” Knowing that no one is eager to undergo surgery, Dr. Norton takes a conservative approach when possible, looking for alternative non-operative modalities first. When surgery is required, if appropriate, he opts for minimally invasive techniques using small incisions, X-ray guidance and a microscope to expedite patient recovery. Dr. Norton has always had a strong interest in academic medicine and has been actively involved in research and teaching throughout the country. He also believes in educating patients so that they can make better informed decisions about their treatment. “Knowledge empowers our patients to take the best care of themselves and their spines,” he says. Florida Spine Specialists, 670 Glades Road, Ste. 200, Boca Raton, FL 33434; 561-495-9511

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DR. STEVEN CARIDI

FAMILY MEDICINE F FA Medical School: St. George’s University Associations: American Board of Family Medicine Serving patients of all ages, Hamptons Medical Associates is an upscale family practice that provides a variety of individualized and comprehensive treatments. Dr. Steven Caridi’s practice has grown since its inception in 2006 with satisfied patients who continually refer their friends and family to him. He is known as the “doctor’s doctor,” as many of his patients are physicians. In particular, he is sought out for his thoroughness in diagnostics.

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“In diagnosing my patients, I try to read between the lines,” says Dr. Caridi. “I strive to figure out what medical issues need to be addressed.” In addition, Dr. Caridi helps patients feel better about themselves by providing a variety of elective cosmetic procedures. Using the latest technology, Hamptons Medical Associates oﬀers a myriad of high-tech options for skin rejuvenation, including erasing fine lines, stretch marks, scars, tattoos and hair. There is a licensed aesthetician on hand, who applies anti-aging techniques, including the HydraFacial MD®, a resurfacing tool that cleanses and exfoliates while infusing antioxidants and hydrating the skin – all in one procedure. Patients can also get bikini-ready with body contouring by SculpSure®, the latest innovation in permanent fat removal.

“This is the best technology available for painless, noninvasive fat removal,” says Dr. Caridi. “Lasers are used to heat and kill fat cells while the skin is simultaneously cooled. Most patients see results in six to 12 weeks. Treatments take 25 minutes and cover a larger area compared to older technology.” However, it is not the technology, the years of experience or the award-winning service that makes the practice successful, Dr. Caridi says. It’s his team. “I hear it all the time: ‘I love the staﬀ you have in the oﬃce,’” he says. “And that is so important for patients to feel welcome and comfortable. We enjoy serving the community and making them feel good about themselves.” Hamptons Medical Associates, 1590 N.W. 10th Ave., Ste. 201, Boca Raton, FL 33486; 561-368-2714

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OPHTHALMOLOGY Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Associations: American Board of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists Dr. Robert Raden is focused on keeping his patients’ eyes healthy for the long haul. Board-certified by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists, Dr. Raden works with patients to develop treatments for retinal and macular diseases, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, vein occlusions and flashes and floaters. These eye ailments require a special plan of action – it’s not just one and done. “As a retina specialist, I have very long-term relationships with my patients,” says Dr. Raden. “It’s not typically a onetime appointment that fixes the problem, like getting fitted for glasses. People may need an appointment every few months or more to maintain their vision. This is long-term care.” Patients who are diagnosed with these potentially serious diseases trust Dr. Raden to work with them to achieve eye health. “One in three people over age 70 have some form of macular degeneration,” says Dr. Raden. “The changes can happen slowly or have a sudden onset. It’s very important that people who have any change in their vision come in and get checked. Don’t wait for it to go away on its own. That’s when more damage can occur.” The Retina Center of South Florida is just the place to go. With the latest state-of-the-art equipment, Dr. Raden can diagnose and treat anything that’s happening in the back of those baby blues. Patients know that he is committed to providing expert medical care in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. “When something is going on with your vision, it can be very scary,” he says. “That’s why I take the time to personally explain to the patient their diagnosis so they completely understand their treatment. While retinal and macular disease may not always have a cure, we now have excellent treatments. With mutual trust and confidence, we can restore, preserve and usually improve vision.” Retina Center of South Florida, 5130 Linton Blvd., Ste. F7, Delray Beach, FL 33484; 561-499-8830

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HAND & MICROVASCULAR SURGERY Residency: Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System - General Surgery Fellowship: University of Connecticut, Orthopaedic Surgery of the Hand Think about the millions of tasks performed by our hands every day: They feed us, dress us, take care of us and nurture others. We essentially explore our world with them. Now think about life without the use of these essential tools. Dr. Ehsan Esmaeili wants to ensure that you’ll never have to experience that scenario. “The hands essentially are one of the only organs that most people don’t appreciate until there’s a problem,” he says. “Once you lose them, you understand their value. Restoring function and helping those who experience pain to live painfree – it’s a good feeling.” It’s just the feeling you’ll get at South Florida Hand and Orthopaedic Center, where Dr. Esmaeili, along with his partner, Dr. Kenneth Garrod, works to relieve ailments of the hand and upper extremity. From the receptionists to the medical assistants and X-ray techs, the friendly, warm, caring staﬀ is there to make your visit a comfortable experience. Your individualized treatment doesn’t end after surgery. In fact, one of the most unique aspects of this practice is the continuity of care that extends through to occupational therapy, all done in-house, under the supervision of a highly skilled surgeon. “We hold your hand from day one, until it’s all said and done,” Dr. Esmaeili says. That’s because he wants all his patients to feel at home, he says: “We’re a traditional mom and pop practice. We know it’s not always easy when someone comes into the doctor’s oﬃce, especially for surgical treatment. But we treat everyone like family. I want my patients to know that we’re compassionate, honest, upfront surgeons who only want the best results for our patients. I like to equate that to: What comes out of my mouth is what my mom or dad would hear.” Rest assured: You’re in good hands. South Florida Hand and Orthopaedic Center, 1905 Clint Moore Road, Ste. 105, Boca Raton, FL 33496; 561-241-4758

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DR. NATHANIEL STALLER

GENERAL GE E DENTISTRY Dental School: Temple University School of Dental Medicine Associations: American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, American Academy of General Dentistry, Seattle Study Club Dentistry should be comfortable, gentle and painless. That’s the philosophy of Dr. Nathaniel Staller, who has been practicing in Delray Beach for the last 25 years. Accommodating, caring and professional are just a few of the words patients use to describe the dentist and Staller Dental. From the minute you walk through the

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door, you will feel right at home. Many members of the staff – from those at the front desk to the dental hygienists and assistants – have been with the practice for many years and have developed a rapport with patients, treating everyone as if they were a member of the family. Staller Dental provides cosmetic and restorative dentistry for all ages in a family-friendly environment. In an effort to provide patients with a full spectrum of care, Dr. Staller has expanded his practice to include Dr. Catherin Harb, a family dentist, and Dr. Paul Goldstein, a boardcertified periodontist. The practice offers everything from X-rays and cleanings to crowns and oral/implant surgeries. “Our goal is to fill the needs of all of our patients,” says Dr. Staller. “We want

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OPHTHALMOLOGY Ophthalmology Board Certified Associations: Medicare’s Ophthalmology Expert for Quality of Care Review Board, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery We’ve all been there: the routine eye exam. You brace yourself while the doctor applies those terrible drops, dilating your pupils so wide that you go stumbling out of the oﬃce like a vampire who’s lost track of the time. Instead, Dr. Brent Bellotte of West Boca Eye Center invites you to finally come in from the darkness and feast your eyes on his state-of-the-art facility (which rivals the deck of the Starship Enterprise), providing patients with cutting-edge diagnostic and surgical care. Take artificial lens implants. It sounds like 23rd century technology, but it’s happening today. “It is custom laser cataract surgery,” Dr. Bellotte says. “The clouded lens is removed, and we literally build your custom lens prescription right into your eyes.” He also treats degenerative diseases like glaucoma with advanced technology, using stents to reduce pressure and lessen the patient’s dependence on glaucoma medication. As a certified dry-eye center, the facility oﬀers the newest dry-eye therapies available, including dissolvable punctal plugs that allow your natural tears to stay in your eyes longer. Best of all, West Boca Eye Center has the Optos fundus camera, which provides nearly full retinal imaging without the use of drops – no vampire-inducing dilation required. Dr. Bellotte is a dedicated physician and surgeon whose professional opinion is sought throughout the community. He currently serves as an expert ophthalmology consultant for Medicare’s quality of care review board. He leads the way in innovation because he prides himself on being a bit of a techno-geek, staying up to date with advanced research in surgical techniques, treatments and evolving diagnostic technology. “I’ve always been skilled at technology,” Dr. Bellotte says. “It’s something that has always come easily to me. Ophthalmology provides a unique blend between high-tech medical technology and the practice of medicine. It’s a hybrid of these two things.” West Boca Eye Center, 9325 Glades Road, Ste. 201, Boca Raton, FL 33434; 561-488-1001

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DR. FRANK CIRISANO

GYNECOLOGIC NE ONCOLOGY Formal Training: Columbia University, Duke University, Sloan Kettering, UCLA Associations: Society of Gynecologic Oncology Dr. Frank Cirisano has more than 20 years of experience treating patients with cancer of the ovaries, uterus and cervix. He and his highly qualified team of professionals, personally selected and trained by him, are committed to delivering the most advanced cancer prevention, early detection and treatment options available. “By keeping up to date with the latest advances in cancer care, we are able to adapt

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and adjust a patient’s therapy to provide the best possible outcomes,” he says. Women’s Cancer Care Center, under the leadership of Dr. Cirisano, uses the latest robotic surgery technology, which is performed on an outpatient basis. Hysterectomy patients may go home the same day and return to work within one week, and they experience reduced risks of bleeding and infection. This evolving technology allows the surgery to be performed with instruments the size of a pencil. “Patients with early cancer detection not only benefit from higher cure rates but can recover more quickly with lower risk,” he says. Dr. Cirisano’s distinction of subspecialty training in women’s cancer and genetics research has allowed him to develop integrated care pathways. Innovations in genetic testing, robotic surgery and chemo-

✚ therapy are implemented into a platform of care that considers the patient’s pathology, condition and emotional and psychological needs. This platform also has been scaled to the international needs of developing countries through his outreach foundation, the Women’s Cancer Care Fund. From diagnosis through treatment completion, the doctor and his team provide each patient with an integrated care pathway designed specifically for her. “Ultimately, these care pathways empower patients to leverage innovations and maximize the benefit of tailored medical services,” Dr. Cirisano says. “Screening tests include Pap smear with HPV assay, genetic testing, pelvic ultrasound and pelvic exams.” Women’s Cancer Care, 401 W. Linton Blvd., Ste. 300, Delray Beach, FL 33444; 561-447-0090

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INTERNAL MEDICINE Medical School: Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo As an internist, Dr. Jorge Montalvan is often the first doctor a patient will see when he or she is experiencing a health-related issue. A member of Glades Medical Group, Dr. Montalvan treats patients for everything from asthma to weight management. He provides acute care for patients in the hospital, integrating his knowledge of the patient’s well state in contrast to the patient’s now ill state. “We are patient advocates. We spearhead their case and help guide them through their course of treatment,” says Dr. Montalvan, who has been practicing internal medicine for 30 years. He was a senior attending and consultant toxicologist for the ICU at Hackensack University Medical Center, and he currently sees patients at Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Delray Medical Center. Dr. Montalvan thoroughly delves into each patient’s medical history and conducts a complete and comprehensive exam, taking plenty of time to answer questions and address concerns. Glades Medical Group is equipped with an onsite, state CLIA-certified laboratory, providing full lab diagnostics services. The group also performs other medical tests, including ultrasounds and electrocardiograms, in the office, allowing patients to get their results quickly and care to begin immediately. Dr. Montalvan believes in the importance of educating patients so that they learn how to best take control of their health and become active participants in their own care.

Glades Medical Group, 3848 FAU Blvd., Ste. 210, Boca Raton, FL 33431; 561-394-3088

DR. HILLEL COHEN

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GASTROENTEROLOGY Medical School: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital/Rutgers Medical School Dr. Hillel Cohen understands that discussing colonoscopies or hemorrhoids can be embarrassing. That’s why his focus, from the time he enters the examining room, is to put his patients’ minds at ease. “I believe that a personal rapport, in addition to a professional rapport, is essential in establishing an effective physician-patient relationship,” he says. “That is why I pride myself on providing compassionate care and personalized attention with a smile and often a joke.” Board certified in gastroenterology, Dr. Cohen joined South Florida Gastroenterology Associates in 2009 and recently moved into a new state-of-the-art office in Boca Raton with breathtaking views. Dr. Cohen has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, pancreas, liver and gallbladder, as well as training in the prevention of colon cancer. In addition to having performed more than 13,000 endoscopic procedures, he has successfully treated hundreds of patients with pain-free, in-office hemorrhoid procedures. “I try to model my practice around providing individualized and compassionate care with the benefits of the most cutting-edge procedures,” he says. If persistent gastrointestinal symptoms negatively affect your quality of life, let Dr. Cohen help you.

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RANDY BURKS, MD, FACS OPHTHALMOLOGY Associations: American Board of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology If you have ever considered surgery to improve your eyesight but were concerned about the outcome, worry no more. Randy Burks, MD, FACS has been performing refractive surgery and lens replacement procedures for more than two decades. Patients suffering from complex cataract and refractive problems come to Dr. Burks from all around the world because they know they can count on him to help restore their vision. He is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist who specializes in LASIK, small-incision cataract surgery and reconstructive surgery of the eye. He performs cosmetic procedures as well as treating facial cancers, deformities and eye injuries. Before joining Ophthalmology Consultants in 1989, Dr. Burks spent 12 years in the U.S. Air Force as an F-16 flight surgeon and assistant clinical professor of ophthalmology. He has been recognized by numerous organizations as one of the top in his field, and participates in charitable surgical missions, leading teams of surgeons into developing countries in Central America and South America to fight blindness. From initial consultation through follow-up care, Dr. Burks and his staff will put you at ease.

Ophthalmology Consultants, 5800 Colonial Drive, Ste. 100, Margate, FL 33063; 954-977-8770

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A DIFFERENT BOUQUET Sons & Daughters Farm & Winery In Lake Worth Keeps It All In The Family

ransitioning from summer to fall – and dealing with the stress of a new school year with the kiddos – may be hectic, but it can be slightly easier and tastier with a glass of wine. Fortunately, Palm Beach County just welcomed its first winery, offering homegrown vino in a cozy setting. Partners David Bick and Teal Pfeifer opened Sons & Daughters Farm & Winery in April. The 17-acre organic farm is home to a tasting room and retail space where guests can enjoy the couple’s hibiscus flower-based wine. Before the farm and winery was established, the site housed Bick’s commercial nursery. However, when several hurricanes devastated the land in 2005, the nursery closed, leaving its founder with a tough decision: sell the land or rebuild it. Bick, a former Miami nightclub owner, chose the latter. With the help of his wife and relatives, he restored the land – which had been in his family for three decades – and opened Sons & Daughters. Bick and Pfeifer spent six years deciding which crops to grow for their product. Instead of fighting

the weather and using fertilizers and pesticides to enable plants to grow, the couple worked on finding the appropriate species for South Florida’s tropical climate. In the midst of these efforts, they

When hurricanes devastated the land in 2005, the nursery closed, leaving David Bick with a tough decision: sell the land or rebuild it. He chose the latter. With the help of his wife, Teal Pfeifer, and relatives, he restored the land – which had been in his family for three decades – and opened Sons & Daughters.

discovered the hibiscus sabdariffa, now the farm’s primary source of wine. The couple works daily to deseed the bright pink blossom, then fermenting it to produce both early and late harvest hibiscus wines. Both pack a punch at around 13 percent alcohol by volume but reportedly cause little to no hangover due to their lack of tannins or additives. At the Sons & Daughters tasting room, guests can sample both

wines as well as a variety of homebrewed kombuchas. They can also purchase tasting flights; refillable growlers; “adult” popsicles; and a selection of organic crops, including rice and yucca. O – Jacqueline Shames Sons & Daughters Farm & Winery is located at 5926 Fearnley Road, Lake Worth. For more information, call 305-613-8039 or visit sd-farm.com.

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e k a C f O e c e i P Fun And Tasty Cupcakes The Whole Family Will Love

The enduring popularity of the cupcake knows no bounds, and it remains the most stylish of bakery treats. Its versatility makes the cupcake so successful, from simple classics that are perfect with mid-morning coffee to extravagantly decorated creations that are ideal for dessert. Get baking with recipes from “Cupcakes Forever,” featuring favorites from Lola’s Cupcakes, an artisanal bakery in London. With these recipes and the finest fresh ingredients, you’ll be creating professional-looking morsels in no time. They’re so festive that even the kids will want to lend a hand – or at least lick the beaters.

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Melted chocolate and ground almonds keep this cupcake moist. And who can resist cream cheese icing? (Makes 12)

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Place the butter, sugar and vanilla bean paste into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, and beat the mixture at medium to high speed for 1-2 minutes, until light and fluffy. Occasionally stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula to make sure that all the butter and sugar are incorporated. Add the food coloring paste and the egg, and beat slowly until combined. Beat in the oil and vinegar or lemon juice, followed by the melted chocolate. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and unsweetened co-

CUPCAKE INGREDIENTS 1 stick butter ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste ½ tsp. red food coloring paste 1 egg 3 tbsp. sunflower oil ¾ tbsp. white wine vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice 1¼ oz. bittersweet chocolate, melted 1¹⁄³ cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda ¾ tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder Scant ¹⁄³ cup light cream Scant ¹⁄³ cup whole milk ¼ cup ground almonds Red velvet cake crumbs ICING INGREDIENTS ½ stick butter 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste 1¾ cups confectioners sugar 14 oz. full-fat cream cheese TOOLS Muffin pan lined with 12 paper baking cups Pastry bag fitted with a large star tip

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coa powder together into a separate bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the batter, a little at a time, alternating with the cream and milk until you have a soft batter and all the dry ingredients have been incorporated. Finally, add the ground almonds, and mix until smooth and a uniform color. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, and briefly beat at high speed until the mixture is smooth. Do not overmix. Using an ice cream scoop, divide the mixture among the cups, filling to almost 2/3 full. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until risen and a skewer inserted into the cakes comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. To prepare the icing, place the butter into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, and beat until smooth and soft. Add the vanilla bean paste, and sift in the confectioners sugar. Add the cream cheese, and beat at medium to high speed for about 30 seconds, until smooth and glossy. Do not overmix. Spoon the icing into the pastry bag, and pipe a swirl onto each cake. Alternatively, spread the cream cheese icing onto each cupcake using a palette knife or metal spatula. Decorate with red velvet cake crumbs.

RAINBOW SWIRL CUPCAKES Lola’s classic vanilla cupcake is transformed into a rainbow base and topped with a swirl of multicolored buttercream. (Makes 12) CUPCAKE INGREDIENTS 1½ cups cake flour mixed with 3 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking powder 1½ sticks butter 1¼ cups granulated sugar 1½ tsp. vanilla bean paste 3 eggs ¾ cup sour cream ¹⁄8 tsp. each pink, blue and yellow food coloring pastes (or any other colors you like) Colored sprinkles

BUTTERCREAM INGREDIENTS 1¼ sticks butter 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste 3 cups confectioners sugar 3-4 tbsp. whole milk ¹⁄8 tsp. each pink, blue and yellow food coloring pastes TOOLS Muffin pan lined with 12 paper baking cups Pastry bag fitted with a large star tip

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Preheat the oven to 350° F. Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl, and set aside. Place the butter and sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, and beat the mixture at medium to high speed for 1-2 minutes, until light and fluffy. Occasionally stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula to make sure that all the butter and sugar are incorporated. Add the vanilla bean paste, and mix. Mixing at low speed, add the eggs, one at a time, beating until incorporated. Slowly add the sifted dry ingredients, and mix, at low speed, until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, and briefly beat at high speed until the mixture is smooth. Add the sour cream, and mix until incorporated. Do not overmix. Divide the mixture evenly among 3 bowls, and add one of the food coloring pastes to each bowl. Mix them all thoroughly until well blended. Take a teaspoonful of one batter, and place into each muffin case. Repeat with the other colors, until all the batters have been used up. Take a toothpick, and swirl the batters together slightly in a figure 8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until well risen and a skewer inserted into the cakes comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. To prepare the buttercream, place the butter into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, and beat until soft and fluffy. Add the vanilla bean paste, and mix again, until combined. Sift in 1/2 of the confectioners sugar, and mix at low speed until incorporated. Add the second half of the sugar, and then beat slowly until all the sugar is incorporated. Add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, mixing at medium speed, until the buttercream is light and fluffy. If the icing is too stiff, add a little more milk. Using the same technique as for the cake batter, divide the buttercream into 3 equal portions, and color each portion with one of the 3 food coloring pastes, mixing until blended. Spoon one of the buttercreams down one side of the pastry bag, leaving space near the tip to add other colors, if possible. Repeat with the second and third colors. You should have a full pastry bag that will allow a little of each color to be piped onto each cupcake, creating a rainbow effect. Pipe a swirl of buttercream onto each cupcake, and decorate with colored sprinkles.

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BLUE MONSTER CUPCAKES Now for something really fun! A special tip makes spaghettilike strands of buttercream to create a monster face on each cupcake. (Makes 12)

CUPCAKE INGREDIENTS 1½ cups cake flour mixed with 3 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking powder 1½ sticks butter 1¼ cups granulated sugar 1½ tsp. vanilla bean paste 3 eggs ¾ cup sour cream 48 candy teeth 36 candy eyes 24 jelly beans BUTTERCREAM INGREDIENTS 1¼ sticks butter 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste 3 cups confectioners sugar 3-4 tbsp. whole milk Large drop blue food coloring paste TOOLS Muffin pan lined with 12 paper baking cups Pastry bag fitted with a “worm” or “spaghetti” tip INSTRUCTIONS

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Spoon the buttercream into the pastry bag. Starting at the outside edge, pipe lines of icing from the edge of the cupcake inwards. Pull the pastry bag away sharply at the end of each line, so that the strings of buttercream snap off from the tip and drop down onto the cupcake. Once the first circle is complete, start on another, overlapping your first, but starting farther away from the edge. Finally, finish the center by overlapping the second circle. Decorate each monster with 4 candy “teeth,” 3 candy “eyes” and 2 jelly bean “horns.”

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CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES This fluffy and moist chocolate cake is topped with delicious chocolate buttercream and decorated in a fun style. (Makes 12)

CUPCAKE INGREDIENTS 3 eggs 1 cup granulated sugar ²⁄³ cup sunflower oil ¹⁄³ cup whole milk 1 cup cake flour mixed with 2 tsp. baking powder, sifted Generous 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Chocolate stars and sprinkles of your choice

BUTTERCREAM INGREDIENTS 1¼ sticks butter ¹⁄³ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2½ cups confectioners sugar 4-5 tbsp. whole milk TOOLS Muffin pan lined with 12 paper baking cups Pastry bag fitted with a large star tip

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Preheat the oven to 350° F. Place the eggs and sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or use a handheld electric whisk), and beat the mixture at medium to high speed for 1-2 minutes, until light and fluffy.

If using a stand mixer, switch to the paddle attachment. Combine the oil and milk, and then slowly add to the egg mixture; mix until just combined. Sift the flour and cocoa powder together into a separate bowl, and add to the batter, a little at a time, beating until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, and briefly beat at high speed until the mixture is smooth. Do not overmix. Using an ice cream scoop, divide the mixture among the cups, filling to almost 2/3 full. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until well risen and a skewer inserted into the cakes comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. To prepare the buttercream, place the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, and beat the mixture at medium to high speed, until smooth and soft. In another bowl, sift the cocoa powder and confectioners sugar together. Turn the mixer to low speed, and add the sifted cocoa powder and sugar, a little at a time, to the butter. When it is incorporated, turn the mixer to medium speed, and add the milk, a tablespoon at a time, until the buttercream is smooth. Beat on high speed, until light and fluffy. If the buttercream is too stiff, add a little more milk to soften. To decorate, spoon the buttercream into the pastry bag, and pipe a swirl onto the tops of the cupcakes. Alternatively, spread the buttercream onto each cake using a palette knife or metal spatula. Decorate each cupcake with a chocolate star and some sprinkles. O

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t may be several blocks away from The Breakers Palm Beach, but Echo is owned by the world-famous resort – and it shows. One of the more popular restaurants on the island, Echo offers up uniquely flavored Asian dishes in a lush, stylish ambience. Enjoyed by hotel guests and locals alike, the eatery is so popular that, even on a weeknight off-season, it was hopping, with diners

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packing the outdoor area. Those who prefer to dine indoors can lounge in the comfort of pillow-strewn banquettes, surrounded by red lacquer walls, hanging paper lanterns and bamboo shoots in vases. The Dragonfly bar extends across one end of the restaurant, offering up fun cocktails such as the Mango Margarita, featuring 140-year-old Herradura tequila, fresh mango puree

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and fresh lime juice, infused with a touch of simple syrup. The dishes are divided into categories like wind (“small plates to start your journey”), water (“fruits of the sea”), earth (“goodness from the land”) and sushi and sashimi. For starters, we enjoyed Echo’s sushi rolls, served with elegant silver chopsticks. You can try one of the traditional rolls, like the California or Tuna, or be more adventurous and dive into one of the specialty rolls, like the Palm Beach – a California roll topped with baked spicy conch or shrimp. Another exceptional starter is the Dim Sum Sampler

For Two, featuring lobster rangoon, chicken shumai, pan-fried pork pot stickers and shrimp dumplings. Like everything else here, the presentation wowed, including a little bowl with two sauces in the center in a yin-yang design. Moving onto the main course, the Miso Sea Bass, with stir-fried vegetables and bonito flakes, was so tender you could eat it with

where Echo Palm Beach is located at 230 Sunrise Ave., Palm Beach. For more information, call 561-802-4222 or visit echopalmbeach.com.

a spoon. The Kalbi Wagyu Flatiron Steak was perfectly juicy, served with kimchee fried rice and flavored with Korean-style bulgogi marinade, comprising soy, sugar, garlic and sesame oil. A big bowl of Echo Fried Rice came peppered with diced barbecue pork, shrimp and egg and made the perfect side dish. For dessert, don’t pass up the towering Chocolate Chip Mousse. The aweinspiring dish resembles a meringue volcano studded with chocolate chips. But the best part is the spoonful of heavenly Bailey’s-infused whipped cream on the side, which could be a decadent dish unto itself. O

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Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

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ABE & LOUIE’S Glades Plaza

❘ 2200 W. Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.447.0024 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday. THE ALCHEMIST 223 Clematis

St. ❘ West Palm Beach ❘ 561.355.0691 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sunday. ANGLE Eau Palm Beach

Resort & Spa ❘ 100 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Manalapan ❘ 561.540.4850 ❘ Dinner Thursday-Saturday.

B I T E S/ CHOPS LOBSTER BAR Royal

Palm Place ❘ 101 Plaza Real S. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.2675 ❘ Dinner nightly. CUT 432 432 E. Atlantic

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.9898 ❘ Dinner nightly. DADA 52 N. Swinton Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.3232 ❘ Dinner nightly. FIFTH AVENUE GRILL 821 S.E.

Fifth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. 561.265.0122

GRAND LUX CAFE Town Center at Boca Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2141 ❘ Breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Lunch and dinner daily.

THE ATLANTIC GRILLE The Seagate Hotel & Spa ❘ 1000 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.665.4900 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. (Lunch Monday-Friday November-May.)

5101 Congress Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.912.9800 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner Monday-Saturday.

BAZILLE Nordstrom, Town

HENRY’S The Shoppes at Addison

Center at Boca Raton ❘ 5820 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.3286 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. BISTRO 241 241 N.E.

Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.4080 ❘ Lunch and brunch Saturday and Sunday. Dinner nightly. BOGART’S BAR & GRILLE

Cinemark Palace 20 ❘ 3200 Airport Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.3044 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. BONEFISH GRILL Shoppes

at Boca Grove ❘ 21065 Powerline Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.483.4949 ❘ Lunch Saturday and Sunday. Dinner nightly.

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Place ❘ 16850 Jog Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.1949 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday. HOUSTON’S 1900 N.W. Executive

Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.0550 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. J. ALEXANDER’S University Commons ❘ 1400 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.9875 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. JIMMY’S FRIES TO CAVIAR GARDEN BISTRO & BAR 6299

N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.617.5965 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

BREWZZI Glades Plaza ❘ 2222

KE`E GRILL 17940 N. Military Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.995.5044 ❘ Dinner nightly.

561.392.2739

Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

MADISONS NEW YORK GRILL & BAR 2006 N.W. Executive

BURT & MAX’S Delray

561.994.0808 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ Marketplace ❘ 9089 W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.6380 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. THE CAPITAL GRILLE Town

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Town Center at Boca Raton ❘ 5860 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2320 ❘ Lunch daily. MAX’S GRILLE Mizner Park ❘ 404 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.0080 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

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HEALTHY FOOD, HAPPY MOOD Fresh Kitchen, Sister Restaurant Of Juice And Java Café, Opens In East Boca Raton

ealth-conscious diners will be glad to hear that there’s a new spot in town to grab a quick and nutritious bite. Fresh Kitchen – a sister restaurant of the popular Juice and Java Café by Town Center at Boca Raton – recently opened in east Boca Raton, offering a wide assortment of juices, smoothies, salads, wraps and entrées. The 2,500-square-foot café, which has a lovely covered patio, focuses on both human and environmental health, serving dishes with locally sourced produce, minimal sodium and no high-fructose corn syrup – all prepared in a low-impact kitchen devoid of fryers, microwaves or other equipment that lowers the health benefits of a meal. “We truly believe in preserving the natural flavors and benefits of our ingredients,” says owner Brandi Levinson. “When you come to our [restaurants], I am serving you the same foods and drinks you would enjoy if you were a guest in my own home.” That means breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes like Avocado Egg Bake, Acai Bowl, Warm Kale Salad, Curried Chicken Wrap and Fresh Kitchen’s Famous Quinoa. You’ll find plenty of gluten-free and vegan offerings alongside pure fruit and vegetable juices, shots and meal replacement shakes. So, the next time you’re looking for a meal that’s as guilt-free as it is delicious, Fresh Kitchen is a no-brainer.

Fresh Kitchen is located at 2202 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-757-5727 or visit freshkitchen.com. – Jacqueline Shames

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The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.7724 ❘ Dinner nightly. NEW YORK PRIME 2350 N.W.

Executive Center Drive ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.3881 ❘ Dinner nightly. NYY STEAK Seminole Casino ❘

5550 N.W. 40th St. ❘ Coconut Creek ❘ 954.977.6700 ❘ Dinner nightly.

SUNDY HOUSE 106 S. Swinton Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.5678 ❘ Lunch TuesdaySaturday. Dinner TuesdaySunday. Brunch Sunday. TEMPLE ORANGE Eau Palm

Beach Resort & Spa ❘ 100 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Manalapan ❘ 561.540.4924 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sunday.

JAPANGO Regency Court ❘

3011 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.999.1263 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. Riverstone Shoppes of Parkland ❘ 7367 N. State Road 7 ❘ Parkland ❘ 954.345.4268 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Delray Marketplace ❘ 14811 Lyons Road ❘ #106 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.9996 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

NORI THAI 217 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2999 ❘ Lunch and dinner Tuesday-Sunday. P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO

University Commons ❘ 1400 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.3722 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. RISE MODERN ASIAN CUISINE AND SUSHI 6063 S.W. 18th St. ❘

OCEANS 234 234 N. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.428.2539 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sunday. THE OFFICE 201 E. Atlantic

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.276.3600 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. PARK TAVERN 32 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.5093 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. THE PAVILION GRILLE

301 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.912.0000 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday. Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. PIÑON GRILL The Terrace at Town Center ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.7770 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. RACKS DOWNTOWN EATERY & TAVERN Mizner Park ❘ 402 Plaza

Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.1662 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

Temple Orange

TWENTYTWENTY GRILLE Royal

Palm Place ❘ 141 Via Naranjas ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.990.7969 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. TWO GEORGES AT THE COVE MARINA 1754 S.E. Third Court ❘

KANPAI 41 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8688 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. KAPOW! NOODLE BAR

#108 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.8808 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. SAITO’S JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

8841 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘

561.218.8788 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.421.9272 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

Mizner Park ❘ 431 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.7322 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

SANTO’S MODERN BUFFET & SUSHI 3400 N. Federal Highway ❘

Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.5888 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

ASIAN/SUSHI

LA TRE 249 E. Palmetto

Boca Raton ❘ 561.923.9378 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

BUDDHA SKY BAR 217 E.

Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.4568 ❘ Dinner nightly.

Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.450.7557 ❘ Dinner nightly.

LEMONGRASS ASIAN BISTRO

REBEL HOUSE 297 E. Palmetto

Mizner Park ❘ 225 N.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.6746 ❘ Dinner nightly.

BLUEFIN SUSHI THAI GRILL 861 Yamato Road ❘

420 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.5050 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Royal Palm Place ❘ 101 Plaza Real S. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8181 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

SALT7 32 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.7258 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday.

Boca Raton ❘ 561.981.8986 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

SEASONS 52 2300 N.W. Executive Center Drive ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.9952 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

FAH ASIAN BISTRO Boca Valley

Plaza ❘ 7461 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.241.0400 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.7534 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

SIX TABLES 112 N.E. Second

HOUSE OF SIAM 25 N.E.

NINJA SPINNING SUSHI BAR

Second Ave. ❘ #116 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.9191 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

41 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8688 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly.

St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.6260 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday by reservation.

MAGIC RICE 1668 N. Federal

THE SEA SOUTH EAST ASIAN KITCHEN 16950 Jog Road ❘

#1015 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.270.3569 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. SHINJU BUFFET 7875 Glades

Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.488.4040 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. SUSHIGO 477 S. Federal

Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.7888 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. SUSHI RAY The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.9506 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. AUGUST 2016

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taste listings SUSHI THAI 100 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.4448 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

PA BBQ GRILL 1198 N. Dixie Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.416.7427 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

TEMPURA HOUSE The Reserve ❘

SWEET DEWEY’S BBQ 9181

9858 Clint Moore Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.883.6088 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. UNCLE TAI’S The Shops at

Boca Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ #143 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.8806 ❘ Lunch MondaySaturday. Dinner nightly. YAKITORI SAKE HOUSE Royal

Palm Place ❘ 271 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ #41 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.0087 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. YAMA JAPANESE RESTAURANT

200 N.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.266.9929 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. YOKOHAMA 9168 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.1707 60 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.9328 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

BARBECUE LUCILLE’S BAD TO THE BONE BBQ Regency Court ❘

3011 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.9557 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. MISSISSIPPI SWEETS BBQ CO. 2399 N. Federal Highway ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.6779 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.488.9688 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

BURGERS BURGERFI 6 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘

Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.9590 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 2009 N.E. Second St. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.531.6168 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. BOCA BURGER HOUSE 499

N.E. Spanish River Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.900.5030 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 78 S. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.900.5030 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. HABIT BURGER Delray Place ❘ 1831 S. Federal Highway ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0934 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. M.E.A.T. EATERY & TAPROOM

Cendyn Spaces ❘ 980 N. Federal Highway ❘ Suite 115 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.2600 ❘ Breakfast MondayFriday. Lunch and dinner daily. SHULA BURGER Delray Marketplace ❘ 14917 Lyons Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.404.1347 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. ZINBURGER WINE & BURGER BAR Town Center at Boca Raton ❘

BurgerFi’s Summer BBQ Burger

6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.3252 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

CONTINENTAL THE BOCA BEACH HOUSE

887 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.826.8850 ❘ Breakfast and lunch daily. BOHEME BISTRO 1118 E.

Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561.278.4899

DORSIA RESTAURANT 5837 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.961.4156 ❘ Dinner nightly. JOSEF’S TABLE Polo Shops ❘

5030 Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.2700 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. LA CIGALE 253 S.E. Fifth

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0600 ❘ Dinner nightly. LE RIVAGE 450 N.E. 20th

FRENCH CARPE DIEM 110 E. Atlantic

Ave. ❘ #120 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sunday. 561.455.2140

CASIMIR BISTRO Royal Palm

Place ❘ 416 Via De Palmas ❘ #81 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.955.6001 ❘ Lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday. CHEZ MARIE FRENCH BISTRO

Polo Club Shoppes ❘ 5030

Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.0027 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday. Dinner Tuesday-Saturday. CREPE CAFÉ 504 Via De Palmas

❘ Royal Palm Place ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561.757.3504

KATHY’S GAZEBO CAFÉ

Spanish River Center ❘ 4199 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.6033 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday. Dinner Tuesday-Staurday.

OLIO BISTRO 42 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.6633 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

LA FERME 9101 Lakeridge

TEA-LICIOUS TEAROOM & GIFTS 4995 W. Atlantic

Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.654.6600 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday. LA NOUVELLE MAISON 5 Palms

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.5155 ❘ Breakfast and lunch MondaySaturday.

Building ❘ 455 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.3003 ❘ Dinner nightly.

FARM-TO-TABLE/ORGANIC

GERMAN

FARMER’S TABLE 1901 N. Military

BIERGARTEN Royal Palm Place ❘ 309 Via De Palmas ❘ #90 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.7462 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.5836 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.826.2625 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. MAX’S HARVEST 169 N.E.

Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ Lunch Friday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. 561.381.9970 ❘

FONDUE THE LITTLE CHALET 485 S.

Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

561.325.8000

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Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

561.997.7472

St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.0033 ❘ Dinner nightly.

GARY RACK’S FARMHOUSE KITCHEN Royal Palm Place ❘ 399

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GREEK ESTIA TAVERNA & BAR Royal Palm Place ❘ 507 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.5800 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. IT’S ALL GREEK 9704 Clint Moore Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.883.6337 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. JIMMY THE GREEK 8221 Glades

Road ❘ #1 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.477.3272 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. RAFINA GREEK TAVERNA The Boardwalk at 18th St. ❘ 6877 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.409.3673 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

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DOMINICS 8177 W. Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.3186 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Westwinds of Boca ❘ 9834 W. Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.6325 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. DOMUS 39 ITALIAN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 187 S.E. Mizner

Blvd. ❘ Royal Palm Place ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.8787 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

NUEVO FLAVOR Banko Cantina Brings Northern Mexican Cuisine To Historic West Palm Building

new eatery is spicing up downtown West Palm Beach: Banko Cantina, a Mexican restaurant and tequila bar in the historic American National Bank, originally built in 1921 and added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1997. The three-level venue, spanning 13,000 square feet, boasts hip décor with historic accents, such as original wood (used for tabletops), chandeliers and tiles. The walls are adorned with the street-style art of Chicago artist David Bozic. Sam Sanchez, Banko Cantina‘s co-owner, drew inspiration from his hometown of Nuevo León, Mexico, in creating the restaurant’s culinary

TAVERNA KYMA 6298 N.

concept, with the help of Executive Chef Seth Kirschbaum. A wide selection of meat-based dishes, like locally inspired tacos, steak and mesquite-grilled skewers, reflects the

– Kathryn Oliver

Sam Sanchez

ARTURO’S 6750 N. Federal

Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.2828 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly.

Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.7373 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

TAVERNA OPA 270 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.303.3602 ❘ Dinner nightly.

INDIAN

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ #239 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.3777 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

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Royal Palm Place ❘ 500 Via de Palmas ❘ Suite 79 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.2299 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

N.E. Second Ave. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.596.5840 ❘ Breakfast and dinner daily.

ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA Shops at Boca Grove ❘

CAFFE LUNA ROSA 34 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.9404 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

21065 Powerline Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.218.6600 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 115 N.E. Sixth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.7911 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

Town Center at Boca Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.2805 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

ITALIAN

large livestock population in Northern Mexico, and the smoky flavor profiles are a nod to the region’s tradition of cooking outdoors and over wood fires. Diners will also enjoy locally grown produce and locally caught seafood, homemade desserts and authentic imported tortillas during lunch and dinner. Whether at your table or at the rooftop bar, slake your thirst with Banko Cantina’s specialty cocktails, such as passion fruit sangria; local and Mexican beers; or more than 30 tequilas. Sanchez will periodically host tequila dinners and classes to share his passion and knowledge of the spirit with guests.

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN

Banko Cantina is located at 114 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. For more information, call 561-3551399 or visit bankocantina.com. CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL

The Boardwalk at 18th St. ❘ 6909 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8838 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. CASA D’ANGELO 171 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.996.1234 ❘ Dinner nightly. D’ANGELO PIZZA, WINE BAR AND TAPAS Addison

Place ❘ 16950 Jog Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.381.0037 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. DAVINCI’S OF BOCA Town

Center at Boca Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.8466 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. DAVITO’S 19635 State Road

7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.482.2323 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

FRANK & DINO’S 718 S.

Federal Highway ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

954.427.4909

IL GIRASOLE RESTAURANT 1911 S. Federal Highway ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.3566 ❘ Dinner nightly. JOSEPHINE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 5751 N.

Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.0668 ❘ Dinner TuesdaySunday. LA STELLA'S RESTAURANT

159 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2081 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. LA VILLETTA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 4351 N. Federal

Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

561.362.8403

MAGGIANO’S 21090 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8244 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. MARIO’S OSTERIA 1400 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.239.7000 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. MATTEO’S RESTAURANT 233 S. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.0773 ❘ Dinner nightly. MEATBALL ROOM Regency Court ❘ 3011 Yamato Road ❘ Suite A19 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.409.4111 ❘ Dinner nightly. NICK’S NEW HAVEN-STYLE PIZZERIA & BAR Glades Plaza ❘ 2240 N.W.

19th St. ❘ Suite 904 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.2900 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

NINO'S Fifth Avenue Shops ❘ 7120 Beracasa Way ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.9075 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. NOVELLO RESTAURANT & BAR 5999 N. Federal Highway ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.3495 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. AUGUST 2016

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Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.8858 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday. POSITANO 4400 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2920 ❘ Dinner nightly. RISTORANTE SAPORI Royal Palm

Place ❘ 301 Via de Palmas ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. 561.367.9779

SICILIAN OVEN Town Center at Boca Raton ❘ 21170 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Suite 9 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.9772 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. SOLITA & MASTINO 25 N.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.899.0888 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. TANZY iPic Theaters, Mizner Park ❘ 301

Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.922.6699 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. TERRA FIAMMA Delray Marketplace ❘

9169 W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

561.495.5570

TRAMONTI 119 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.1944 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. TRATTORIA ROMANA 499 E. Palmetto

Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.6715 ❘ Dinner nightly. TUCCI'S FIRE N COAL PIZZA 50 N.E. First Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.2930 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. VIC & ANGELO’S 290 E. Atlantic

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Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.9570 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. VILLAGIO ITALIAN EATERY Mizner Park ❘ 344 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.447.2257 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. VILLA ROSANO The Reserve ❘ 9858

Clint Moore Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.470.0112 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. VINO WINE BAR AND ITALIAN TAPAS

114 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.869.0030 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

JAMAICAN ROCKSTEADY JAMAICAN BISTRO

2399 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.465.3167 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 1179 S. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.910.1562 ❘ Lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday.

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7600 Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8100 ❘ Lunch Sunday-Friday. Dinner Sunday-Thursday.

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BOCA GRILL Somerset Shoppes ❘ 8903 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.8434 ❘ Lunch Sunday-Friday. Dinner Sunday-Thursday. BUTCHER BLOCK GRILL 7000 W. Camino Real

❘ Fountains Center ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.409.3035 ❘ Lunch Sunday-Thursday. Dinner SaturdayThursday. MOZART CAFE The Fountains ❘ 7300

W. Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.367.3412 ❘ Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. PITA ’N GO 22767 State Road 7 ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.477.0633 ❘ Lunch Sunday-Friday. Dinner Sunday-Thursday.

LATIN CABANA EL REY 105 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.9090 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. CARIBBEAN GRILL 1332 N.W. Second

Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.0161 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

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PADRINO’S Mission Bay Plaza ❘ 20455

State Road 7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.1070 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

MEDITERRANEAN/TURKISH APEIRO KITCHEN & BAR Delray

Marketplace ❘ 14917 Lyons Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.501.4443 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

MEXICAN BAJA CAFE DOS 1310 S. Federal Highway ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.596.1304 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. BAJA CANTINA 201 N.W. First St. ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.419.8118 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. CABO FLATS CANTINA AND TEQUILA BAR

Delray Marketplace ❘ 14851 Lyons Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.499.0378 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. CASA TEQUILA 8228 Glades Road ❘ Boca

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EL CAMINO TEQUILA BAR 15 N.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.865.5350 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. ROCCO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR

The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.416.2131 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. SEÑOR BURRITO 513 N.E. 20th St. ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.347.6600 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. UNCLE JULIO’S Mizner Park ❘ 449 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.300.3530 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

PUBS/SPORTS BARS BRICK YARD MICRO BREWERY The

Garden Shops ❘ 7050 W. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.0001 ❘ Lunch Saturday and Sunday. Dinner nightly. DUBLINER IRISH PUB Mizner Park ❘ 435

Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.2540 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday. DUFFY’S SPORTS GRILL 21212 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.869.0552 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. GLUTTONOUS GOAT Royal Palm Place ❘

99 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ #114 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ nightly.

561.923.9457 ❘ Dinner

HIJINKS SPORTS GRILL 133 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Royal Palm Place ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.465.3077 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. HOLLOWAY'S PUB 6909 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Suite A-101 ❘ Boardwalk at Boca Raton ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.2318 ❘ Dinner nightly. HOOTERS Glades Plaza ❘ 2240 N.W. 19th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.8903 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS Mission Bay ❘ 10125 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.218.8848 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. MILLER’S ALE HOUSE Shoppes at Blue Lake ❘ 1200 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.9142 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Boca Lyons Plaza ❘ 9244 W. Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.2989 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. TAP 42 The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.235.5819 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. TILTED KILT PUB & EATERY 3320 Airport Road ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.5458 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. THE WISHING WELL IRISH PUB Royal Palm

Place ❘ 111 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ #9 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday.

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taste listings YARD HOUSE Mizner Park ❘ 201 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.6124 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

SANDWICHES/DELI BEN’S KOSHER DELICATESSEN RESTAURANT & CATERERS The Reserve ❘ 9942 Clint Moore

Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.470.9963 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Polo Club Shoppes ❘ 5030 Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.241.5903 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Glades Plaza ❘ 2240 N.W. 19th St. ❘ #700 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.4181 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Regency Court ❘ 3013 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.9911 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. TOOJAY’S GOURMET DELI

SEAFOOD 32 EAST 32 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.276.7868

❘ Dinner nightly.

50 OCEAN 40 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Delray

Beach ❘ 561.278.3364 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. BOCA LANDING Waterstone Hotel ❘ 999 E. Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.9500 ❘ Dinner nightly. BOSTON’S ON THE BEACH 40 S. Ocean

Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.3364 ❘ Breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Lunch and dinner daily. CITY FISH MARKET 7940 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.1600 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. CITY OYSTER 213 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.0220 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. DECK 84 840 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray

Beach ❘ 561.665.8484 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. JB'S ON THE BEACH 300 N.E. 21st Ave. ❘

Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.571.5220 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. J & J SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL 634 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.3390 ❘ Lunch and dinner Tuesday-Saturday. MUSSEL BEACH 501 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘

Delray Beach ❘ 561.921.6464 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. RACKS FISH HOUSE + OYSTER BAR

5 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.450.6718 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

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efore jamming out to an array of entertainers on the South Florida Ford Stage at SunFest â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest music, art and waterfront festival â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thousands of guests were awed by the 16-foot giant Ford guitar display. Guests were encouraged to stop by the display to take a photo and upload it on Twitter or Instagram and hashtag #Ford RocksSunfest for a chance to win a real guitar autographed by SunFest performers. Tiffany Faublas, of Wellington, was the lucky winner of the guitar, signed by artists such as Train, Steve Aoki, The Roots, Meghan Trainor, Duran Duran and Slightly

Stoopid, among others. The party continued off-stage at the South Florida Ford exhibition, where the hottest 2016 Ford vehicles were on display. There were also interactive games and giveaways. Fans were able to enter to win free tickets and ticket upgrades by downloading the SunFest App, sponsored by South Florida Ford. The South Florida Ford Dealer Group is made up of 28 dealers covering 13 counties in the southern half of the state. The group provides individuals with special experiences, including VIP passes to sporting events, concert tickets, nights out

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Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors, The Bright Light Social Hour, Devon Baldwin, Jesse Royal, Dylan LeBlanc, Bobby Lee Rodgers, Secret Weapons and Ria Mae. SunFest of Palm Beach County, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in West Palm Beach, is a Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council Funded Project and is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, the Department of State, the Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council. O For more information, call 800-SUNFEST or visit sunfest.com.

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19th Annual Boca Raton Regional Hospital Golf Tournament Set For October

t the 19th Annual Boca Raton Regional Hospital Golf Tournament on Oct. 17, participants will enjoy a day of golf, dining and camaraderie while supporting a great cause. All proceeds from the annual event benefit Boca Regional’s Ron & Kathy Assaf Center for Excellence in Nursing, which provides programs and scholarships for the nursing team. Philanthropists Stan and Marilyn Barry will again serve as honorary chairs for the tournament, and Terry Fedele and Richard Schuller are co-chairs. Committee members include Robert Alrod, Matt Baker, Larry Blair, Nate Brown, Arnold Cohen, Melissa Durbin, Luke Freeman, Rob Godbout, Laurie Leon, Robin May and

Frank Occhigrossi. JM Lexus, the world’s largest Lexus dealership, will serve as presenting sponsor for the seventh consecutive year. This year’s tournament has expanded to three championship courses at host Boca West Country Club to keep pace with the demand for this popular charity event, which sells out each year. An exciting Helicopter Ball Drop is a new addition this year. Buckets of numbered golf balls will be dropped from a helicopter hovering over the practice green at Boca West. The person whose ball lands in the hole or closest to the hole will win a fabulous New York experience at Tiffany & Co. as well as a men’s timepiece.

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The “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” experience takes place in the famous Fifth Avenue store, followed by a tour of Tiffany’s jewelry workshop. The package also includes a Men’s Atlas timepiece, offering the intricate function of a classic chronograph on a polished stainless steel bracelet. Tournament participants will also enjoy fabulous dining, includ-

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REVVING UP Broward College Announces Launch Of Business Accelerator

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roward College recently announced the launch of its business accelerator, to be located at the downtown Fort Lauderdale campus on Las Olas Boulevard. “This marks an exciting time for startup companies in Broward County,” says J. David Armstrong Jr., president of Broward College. “Our business community partners have shared with us the need for support beyond the initial planning and business plan phase. We listened, and our accelerator will provide wraparound services to budding entrepreneurs as they refine their businesses to seek funding.” Business accelerators, like the one at Broward College, share some of the characteristics of incubators. However, the businesses in an accelerator have a solid business plan and are closer to launching products or ideas to market.

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NEVER FORGET Local Philanthropists Commemorate Holocaust During Days Of Remembrance

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wo local philanthropists traveled to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum with a delegation of South Floridians to memorialize the Days of Remembrance, America’s annual commemoration of the Holocaust. Each year, the museum leads the nation in remembering the victims of the Holocaust during the Days of Remembrance, established by the U.S. Congress. Arlene Herson, Boca Raton resident, museum Southeast Legacy of Light Society chair and former museum council member, traveled to Washington, D.C., along with Julie Peyton Stein, Delray Beach resident and museum Wings of Memory Society Southeast cochair, to participate in a moving Donor Wall unveiling ceremony.

The women were honored to witness the unveiling of the permanent inscriptions of their names on the museum’s Donor Wall during a ceremony in the museum’s Donors Lounge. All donors who have given or pledged $50,000 or more cumulatively are eligible for a permanent inscription. “The unveiling of the engravings takes place each year during the Days of Remembrance, and donors in attendance have the opportunity to pull away the red ribbon covering their inscription and then speak about why they support the institution,” says Sheri Zvi, director of the museum’s Southeast Region. “In addition, the museum produces a commemorative book, which includes a reflective paragraph provided by each partici-

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pant. We are incredibly proud to include Arlene Herson, Julie Peyton Stein and many others from the Southeast region this year.”

Adds Herson: “It was a deeply moving experience to gather with supporters of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum who flew in from around the country to remember and honor the victims of the Holocaust during this year’s Days of Remembrance.” O For more information, call 561-9956773 or visit ushmm.org.

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AUG. 30 & 31 Drake is different than your average rapper. Born and raised in Toronto, the half-black, half-Jewish young man got his first taste of stardom on the TV series “Degrassi: The Next Generation.” Later, he made his mark on the music world with his first studio album, “Thank Me Later,” which debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200. He’s also highly skilled at producing and songwriting. Blending R&B, hip-hop, rapping and singing – often with heartfelt lyrics and soft melodies – Drake has won a Grammy, three Juno Awards and six BET Awards. The 29-year-old has further endeared himself to audiences with his sense of humor (he loves playing pranks), his devotion to his hometown Toronto Raptors (he’s their global ambassador) and his soft spot for fellow performer Rihanna. And who can forget his unabashed freestyle dancing in the music video for “Hotline Bling,” which spawned countless goofy memes? During his Summer Sixteen Tour – which stops for a double-header at AmericanAirlines Arena, starting at 6:30 p.m. each night – Drake will be joined by Future, a rapper from Atlanta.

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AmericanAirlines Arena 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 786-777-1000; aaarena.com Aug. 6 The Kingdom – Daddy Yankee vs. Don Omar Show begins at 8 p.m. Aug. 30 & 31 Drake & Future – Summer Sixteen Tour Shows begin at 6:30 p.m.

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SMOOTH OPERATOR: Seal will bring the romance at 8 p.m. on Aug. 18 at Hard Rock Live

Aug. 4-18 “Suicide Squad” – IMAX® 3D Theater Show times vary.

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Hard Rock Live

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954-797-5555; hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com Aug. 18 Seal Show begins at 8 p.m. Aug. 25 The Best of the Best Tour – The Australian Pink Floyd Show Show begins at 8 p.m. Aug. 27 Ricky Martin Show begins at 8 p.m.

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Aug. 13 Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis in Concert Show begins at 8 p.m.

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Aug. 5 Blink 182 Show begins at 7 p.m.

Aug. 8-10, 12-14, 23-28 Miami Marlins Baseball Game times vary.

Aug. 6 Hank Williams Jr. & Chris Stapleton Show begins at 7:15 p.m.

Aug. 13 Brad Paisley Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Aug. 4-18 “Pippin” Show times vary.

Aug. 20 DCX World Tour MMXVI Show begins at 7 p.m.

Aug. 12 Alice Cooper Show begins at 8:30 p.m.

Aug. 26 Fifth Harmony – The 7/27 Tour Show begins at 7 p.m. Aug. 28 Brantley Gilbert Show begins at 7 p.m.

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Aug. 3 The Go-Go’s Farewell Tour Show begins at 8 p.m. SHINE ON: The Australian Pink Floyd Show will pay tribute at 8 p.m. on Aug. 25 at Hard Rock Live

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1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-6737300; fillmoremb.com Aug. 30 Jill Scott Show begins at 8 p.m.

events Aug. 1 Sixth Annual White Coats-4-Care Reception Join health care, community and business leaders who will outfit Florida Atlantic University’s incoming medical students in white coats during this event to support

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education and research. Takes place at Waterstone Resort and Marina in Boca Raton. Starts at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-297-2097. Aug. 2 33rd Annual National Night Out This national event, hosted locally by the Delray Beach Police Department, invites residents to enjoy free children’s activities, music, food and entertainment. There will also be demonstrations from the Delray Beach Police’s various units. Takes place at Delray Beach Tennis Center. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-243-7360. Aug. 6 Fushu Daiko Japanese Taiko Drummers This Summer Children’s Series event will entertain the entire family with music that combines the traditional drums and rhythms of Japan with musical styles from around the world. Takes place at Willow Theatre at Sugar Sand Park Community Center in Boca Raton. Show times vary. For more information, call 561-347-3948 or visit willowtheatre.org. Aug. 7 ARTful Adventure Sunday – Pen And Ink Masterpieces Come for a day of artistic family fun for all ages to learn, create and enjoy the visual arts, led by experienced art educators. Takes place at Boca Raton Museum of Art. Starts at 2 p.m. For more information, call 561-392-2500 or visit bocamuseum.org. 138

Aug. 11 Hook, Wine & Sinker The event features local artists displaying and selling their artwork, live and silent auctions, a raffle and hors d’oeuvres paired with wines. Benefits Twin Palms Center for the Disabled. Takes place at Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center in Boca Raton. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-391-4874 or visit twinpalmscenter.com. Aug. 12 City Of Boca Raton Summer Series Eagles Tribute The Long Run will present its popular Eagles tribute, including all the rockers’ top hits. Takes place at Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton. Starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-393-7700 or visit miznerparkamphi theater.com. Aug. 12 Parents’ Night Out Drop your children off for a fun night of science, including hands-on experiments, a sciencerelated craft, exploration of the science center and

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THEIR LIPS ARE SEALED: The Go-Go’s will say farewell at 8 p.m. on Aug. 3 at the Broward Center

aquarium, a pizza dinner and a full dome planetarium show. Takes place at South Florida Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-832-1988 or visit sfsciencecenter.org. Aug. 12 Sushi & Stroll Take in the sound of taiko drums and stroll through tranquil gardens at sunset. Takes place at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach. Starts at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-495-0233 or visit morikami.org. Aug. 12 & 13 Young Stars Summer Residency Program: Carole J. Bufford The Colony Hotel presents one of Manhattan’s hottest rising cabaret stars among the younger generation. Takes place at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach. Show times vary. For more information,

call 561-655-5430 or visit thecolonypalmbeach.com. Aug. 13 Juggling & Other Bad Habits Join Jeff Taveggia for a fun family-friendly evening of hilarious comedy and awesome skill that will bring you back to the days of “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Takes place at Boca Black Box Center for the Arts. Starts at 8 p.m. For more information, call 561483-9036 or visit bocablack box.com. Aug. 13 Marlow Rosado’s Birthday Celebration Spend an evening with Latin jazz pianist and composer Marlow Rosado. The Grammy winner has worked with such top artists as Selena, Marc Anthony, Ricky Martin and Desmond Child. Takes place at Arts Garage in Delray Beach. Starts at 8 p.m. For more information, call 561-4506357 or visit artsgarage.org. Aug. 19 Symphonia Sizzles This benefit event will feature musicians from The

Symphonia, Boca Raton, performing popular favorites, along with a trumpet solo by conductor Jeff Kaye. Takes place at Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton. Starts at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 866-687-1201 or visit thesymphonia.org. Aug. 19 & 20 Shop ’Til You Drop Event At The Seagate Hotel & Spa Take advantage of great deals from your favorite boutiques in Delray Beach, including The Seagate’s Aqua Resortwear and etc. cafe & gifts. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-404-0389 or visit theseagatehotel.com. Aug. 20 Seining The Lagoon With handheld dip nets and large seine nets, get up close and personal with nature by catching and releasing fish, shrimp, crabs and more. Takes place at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton. Starts at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 561-544-8615 or visit gumbolimbo.org. O

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Nearly 200 local estate planning professionals and others committed to philanthropy enjoyed a cocktail reception and dinner at Woodfield Country Club to honor their own. Guests also celebrated the newly renamed Irving Eckhardt Mitzvah Society, recognizing the local resident whose estate left the largest unrestricted gift ever received by the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation. 1 Marla Weiss Egers, Elyssa Kupferberg, Matt Levin, Cathrine Schwartz and Richard Steinberg 2 Ken Schlack and Alan Rosen 3 Matthew Kutcher and Elyssa Kupferberg 4 Jim Tisdale, Marjorie Horwin and Howard Silverstein 5 Robert Pick, Mimi Bengio and David Friedman 6 David Pratt, Sid Savelle, William Miller and Marjorie Horwin 7 Adam Bankier, David Katzman and Howard Schwartz

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Allied Kitchen & Bath recently celebrated the opening of its second showroom in Oakland Park. Local dignitaries, including Oakland Park Mayor Tim Lonergan, joined Allied Kitchen & Bath founders Bill and Joe Feinberg and brothers Rob and David Feinberg for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly designed 10,000square-foot space in the Downtown Oakland Park Culinary Arts District. More than 300 guests toured the showroom and were treated to music, light bites, wine and pizza cooking demonstrations. 1 Scott & Debby Thomas, Sara-Emmanuelle Duchesne and Monique & Joe Feinberg 2 Dan Lindblade, Bob Birdsong and Chip LaMarca 3 Melissa Mailley and Tim Hogans 4 Rob, David and Joe Feinberg, Tim Hogans, Bill Feinberg and Bob Leider 5 Beth & Rob Feinberg

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Steve Caras and Lee Wolf

Ascend Properties Is Raising The Bar On Apartment Living In Wilton Manors Ascend Properties has launched its 179-unit, avant-garde-style Metropolitan apartment complex in Wilton Manors, located only two blocks from the vibrant restaurants, shops and art galleries of the legendary Wilton Drive. The $35 million development is a landmark project representing the continued revitalization of the area into a modern, urban core. Located at 1220 N.E. 24th St., in Wilton Manors, Metropolitan features 10 spacious floor plans, from studios to three bedrooms, and lush landscaping that includes a dog park and an art park. Ascend Properties, 500 N.E. Spanish River Blvd., Suite 108, Boca Raton, 844-779-6066; wiltonmetro.com, yesascend.com

Beacon Square Family Dentistry Offers First-Class Dental Experience Doctors Dari and Seth Shapiro are pleased to announce their expansion into the Boca Raton area. Beacon Square Family Dentistry specializes in patients who haven’t visited the dentist in a while and have serious concerns about their oral health and appearance. You never have to settle for less than the smile you want and deserve at this understanding and compassionate practice. Their motto: “Traditional values for the modern age.” Beacon Square Family Dentistry, 7805 N.W. Beacon Square Blvd., Suite 101, Boca Raton, 561-998-0901; beaconsquarefamilydentistry.com

Doctors Seth and Dari Shapiro

Enjoy Summer At The Atlantic Grille The Atlantic Grille’s acclaimed, summer prix fixe dinner treats diners to a three-course special seasonal menu and a complimentary bottle of house wine, all for just $38 per person. It’s the perfect way to sample the exceptional fare of this eclectic Delray Beach restaurant, with its 450-gallon aquarium of tranquil moon jellyfish and 2,500-gallon shark tank. Couple the aquatic atmosphere with live entertainment Tuesdays through Sundays, and you’ll have an unparalleled dining experience. The Atlantic Grille is located in The Seagate Hotel & Spa, 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561-293-3218; theatlanticgrille.com Promotion

Kravis Center’s Final ArtSmart Lunch & Learn Of The Season Was A Hit As part of the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ 2015-2016 ArtSmart Lunch & Learn series, chaired by Lee Wolf and Steven Caras, a sold-out audience of more than 620 admirers of former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was treated to a glimpse of her incredible life. Prior to the program, the audience watched a film on the woman who has been called American royalty by many, known for her love of art, history and fashion. During the program, Caras posed questions about Onassis to Wolf, who provided animated and off-the-cuff stories about the life of one of the world’s most intriguing women. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561-832-7469; kravis.org

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SUBDIVISION

ADDRESS

BUYER

SELLER

SALE PRICE

PRIOR SALE PRICE

PRIOR SALE DATE

200 EAST CONDOMINIUM

200 E PALMETTO PARK RD 7

WATIER SYLVAIN

GOODMAN LANCE

$581,000

$700,000

15-JAN-09

ADDISON RESERVE

7911 VILLA D ESTE WAY

WILLIAMS KEITH W

JACOBSON MITCHELL

$400,000

$405,900

09-NOV-98

ADDISON RESERVE

7582 ISLA VERDE WAY

SHOUSHANI GITI

BOROW LEONARD J

$3,100,000

$2,787,500

14-DEC-04

ADDISON RESERVE

7732 MONTECITO PL

FRIEDLAND RUTH

PEASE JOSEPH V JR TRUSTEE

$252,000

$490,000

15-JUN-11

AZURA

17363 BALARIA ST

GIOVANNIELLO ANTHONY

TOLL FL X LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

$1,318,134

$5,100,000

05-FEB-10

AZURA

6447 BELLAMALFI ST

HENRY MITCHELL L

TOLL FL X LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

$1,347,317

$5,100,000

05-FEB-10

BOCA FALLS

21663 FALL RIVER DR

WENZEL FRANK

MILGRIM RICHARD P

$718,000

$409,600

01-AUG-96

BOCA FALLS

21707 MARIGOT DR

LESTER FRANK A

SINADY YOLAINE INDIV TRUSTEE

$430,000

ESTANCIA

7672 ESTRELLA CIR

ZHAKAMUKHOVA AZIDA

GOLDIN STEVEN PAUL

$575,000

$240,000

01-MAY-92

GOLDEN HARBOUR

571 SILVER LN

HOLLANDER DANIELLE D

VAN RENSBURG NICOLE JANSEN

$239,080

$875,000

05-MAR-08

ISLAND LAKES AT LOGGERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RUN

11640 ISLAND LAKES LN

BELTRAN JOSE

CARO CESAR

$430,000

$232,000

23-FEB-99

LAKE ROGERS ISLE

725 NE 36TH ST

MARTINDALE NICOLE

HASSAN HAMID

$1,465,000

$1,225,000

15-JUL-14

LE RIVAGE

17154 AVENUE LE RIVAGE

KAZA MADHAVI BATTINENI

BANK OF AMERICA NA

$1,657,000

$1,000,200

24-JUL-15

LEXINGTON ESTATES

22266 HOLCOMB PL

FIRPO MAYELIN JOHANNY

STILE GEORGE

$375,000

$237,000

03-DEC-13

LEXINGTON ESTATES

10034 VENEZIA PL

ARDA ZINNIA

MST REAL ESTATE FUND LLC

$413,000

$336,000

25-JUN-15

LEXINGTON ESTATES

10117 UMBERLAND PL

LAHOZ LISSETTE

MATZA MARIA C

$377,000

$400,000

12-NOV-04

MIZNER GRANDE ESTATES

16083 TUSCANY ESTATES DR

FERRY JAMES

PALM BEACH MTG ACQUISITIONS LLC

$1,250,000

$2,050,000

13-OCT-11

MONTOYA ESTATES

22051 MONTOYA DR

WEXLER MATAN

DEXTER MARILYN S

$423,000

$300,000

26-AUG-08

NEW FLORESTA

2501 NW 29TH DR

SODI BRANDI

DIAZ NARCIZA

$786,000

NEWPORT BAY CLUB

6718 NEWPORT LAKE CIR

NEWMAN BARBARA

PARK KAY JA

$664,000

$460,000

01-JUN-97

09-NOV-07

11-JUL-13

Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

happenings at home

SUBDIVISION

ADDRESS

BUYER

SALE PRICE

SELLER

PRIOR SALE PRICE

PRIOR SALE DATE

SEASONS OF BOCA RATON

6415 NW 30TH AVE

PAGANO RALPH R

WEST ALAN R INDIV TRUSTEE

$755,000

ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB

7948 YORKSHIRE CT

GABAY PATRICIA

HEALY JAMES A

$625,000

14-AUG-98

ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB

7058 AYRSHIRE LN

GRODD JAMES

7058 AYSHIRE LANE LLC

$4,400,000

13-DEC-13

ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB

17091 WHITEHAVEN DR

BLACKMAN LAURA

SWIDLER SHIRLEY ANNE INDIV TRUSTEE

$1,300,000

02-JUL-14

ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB

17375 ST JAMES CT

PRESS ERIC

BLACKMAN JOHN

$1,539,352

$875,000

31-OCT-00

STONEBRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB

17807 LITTEN DR

ELDRIGE DAVID KAY

PERME LIEZI STEVENSON

$342,000

$235,000

06-MAY-13

STONEBRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB

17783 HEATHER RIDGE LN

TORRES MERCEDES

SOSONKO JAY

$420,000

$660,000

28-JUL-06

THE ESTATES

860 OSCEOLA DR

HORAN CHRISTI J

SCHILLING DANIEL

$1,140,000

$500,000

03-SEP-15

SUN & SURF CLUB

949 MARBLE WAY

THIER JENNIFER

KUNMANN EDMOND J INDIV TRUSTEE

$1,925,750

$1,750,000

01-AUG-05

THE OAKS AT BOCA RATON

9700 BRIDGEBROOK DR

GREENFIELD STUART B

KORNFELD ADAM H

$1,187,500

$1,575,000

01-DEC-06

THE OAKS AT BOCA RATON

17872 KEY VISTA WAY

COURTNEY JONATHAN B

RICHMOND AMER HOMES OF FLORIDA LP

$1,225,000

$18,900,000

07-MAY-13

THE OAKS AT BOCA RATON

17842 LAKE AZURE WAY

STANO MARC

LUSTBERG GARY

$315,000

$1,020,500

17-NOV-06

THE SHORES

18628 SEA TURTLE LN

DEFREN MOSS SHARON L

HSBC BANK USA NA TR

$323,519

$67,100

30-JUL-15

THE SHORES

11155 SEA GRASS CIR

MANDILE MARIA

U S BANK NATL ASSOC TR

$353,250

$331,100

29-SEP-15

TOWNSEND PLACE CONDOMINIUM

500 SE MIZNER BLVD A801

FEINSTEIN NORMAN

PEARL LEONARD

$745,000

TUNISON PALMS

724 NW 4TH ST

CRESCIMONE LISSETTE

BEAULIEU BROOKS L

$480,000

$84,000

28-JUN-06

WOODFIELD CC - KENSINGTON

6631 NW 43RD TER

SAMPAIO EDUARDO ZIMMER

HAHN DOUGLAS

$339,900

$265,000

31-OCT-13

WOODFIELD CC - MAYFAIR

6073 NW 42ND WAY

BARBAKOFF GWEN

ANTIN MITCHELL E

$475,000

$394,000

01-JUL-97

WOODFIELD HUNT CLUB

3125 ST JAMES DR

LEWITTES WILLIAM C

WELLS FARGO BANK NA

$700,000

WOODFIELD HUNT CLUB

4280 ST CHARLES WAY

LLOYD ERIC W

HIRSCHLER DAVID

$845,000

$630,000

26-MAY-04

22-JUL-14

02-JUL-15 $735,000

16-JUL-13

Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

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CHANGING THE GAME Led By A Boca Raton President, Take Stock In Children Invests In Education BY LICIA AVELAR

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ducation is a game-changer,” says Joanne Messing, executive director of the Miami affiliate of Take Stock in Children. “This program provides a model – a village of support – that helps guide our students through the academic and personal obstacles of middle and high school on their way to college.” Founded in Tampa in the 1990s, the nonprofit set out to break the cycle of poverty and combat the dangerously high dropout rate in public schools via higher education.

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There is hope of a better future for them, and you get to see it in their faces and the faces of the graduates and their mentors. – Jillian Hasner, president, Take Stock in Children

Jillian Hasner

“The most unique aspect of this program is that it is a multitiered program that not only offers mentoring but also college-readiness programming and a Florida Prepaid Scholarship,” she says. Over the years, Take Stock in Children has grown to include operations in 67 Florida counties, including Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. To date, it has served more than 24,000 children with services beginning in middle school and continuing through high school and into college, thanks to funding from the public and private sectors. About a year ago, the organization welcomed a new president: Boca Raton’s Jillian Hasner. 152

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“I have no children, but I am the proud mom of 8,500 kids,” she says. Take Stock in Children is now headquartered in Miami, and Hasner spends most of her days on the road, meeting with affiliates throughout the state. “The most important work gets done in the field,” she says. “It was started as a communitybased organization. It never lost its communitybased touch, and I think we’ve stayed true to that throughout the lifetime of this organization.” Hasner says attending graduation ceremonies – during which new students are inducted into the program and older students move on

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to college – are at the top of her list. Each new student signs a contract to remain drug-free and crime-free, maintain good grades and meet with a mentor once a week. “There is hope of a better future for them, and you get to see it in their faces and the faces of the graduates and their mentors,” she says. “When the young students are saying the pledge, you know they are wanting to create a better pathway for themselves – a better way through education – and they are recognizing this at such a young age. It’s a real commitment, and, to see young people pledge to do this, it’s very moving.” Take Stock in Children is always looking for more mentors and companies to complement its programming. O For more information, call 888-322-4673 or visit takestockinchildren.org.

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