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contents VOLUME XIII NUMBER 2

02.2016

76 NATURAL SELECTION

Cruising The Galápagos Islands – The Land That Time Forgot

VOYAGE 82 BON Revel In The French Riviera As The Cannes Film Festival Turns 70

88 AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL

Celebrating 100 Years Of The National Park Service

SMART 94 JET Travel Like A Seasoned Pro With Tips From Local Experts

68 AS TRAVEL RES STRICTIO ONS ARE E LIIFTED, LE EAR RN HOW TO VIS SIT THIIS MYS STE ERIO OUS ISLAN ND NAT TION N

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THE QUINTESSENTIAL ARTS REPORT 37 On Screen 38 In Print 42 On Scene

51 that’s life

A GUIDE TO PERSONAL GROWTH 51 Relations 54 Parents 58 Destinations 62 Destinations

105 taste

THE DISH ON FOOD, WINE & RESTAURANTS 106 Recipes 112 Review 114 Listings 114 Bites

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THE ESSENTIAL SOCIAL DIGEST 131 Around Town 147 Calendar 162 Flash

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t’s February – the time of year for hearts, love and romance. In that spirit, we showcase our love of vacationing with our annual Travel Issue. As Saint Augustine of Hippo reminds us, “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” I enjoy working on this issue because, while physically I’m in front of a computer, mentally I’m on vacation – being whisked off to elegant locales and adventurous retreats in an attempt to “read” as many pages of the “book” that is our world. In this issue, we take you along on a grand tour of the globe, and we begin with a look at Cuba, the fascinating island nation just 90 miles from Key West. Check out “The Call of Cuba” (page 68), and learn how to include a visit to this mysterious country as U.S. travel restrictions are lifted. Personally, I look forward to visiting there sometime soon. If that’s not enough to send you packing, also on the itinerary are our country’s national parks. In celebration of the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary, “America The Beautiful” (page 88) explores five fantastic parks, from Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Maybe true jet-setting, red-carpet glamour is more your style? People-watching doesn’t get more fabulous than observing the attractive and affluent in Cannes, France, where the bustling city, breezy port, delicious cuisine and annual film festival make for a destination that shouldn’t be missed. For more, peruse “Bon Voyage” (page 82). For our nature lovers, we head to the magnificent Galápagos Islands, the land that time forgot, in “Natural Selection” (page 76), and “Jet Smart” offers tips from local experts on how to travel like a seasoned pro (page 94). Remember, whether it’s regarding travel or anything else, we fall in love by chance, and we stay in love by choice. With that said, best wishes to all for a Valentine’s Day filled with love and laughter. We hope this issue helps you plan a getaway that allows you to escape, relax, enjoy the company of your loved ones and perhaps discover some “unread” pages along the way. Fondly,

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s a kid, I had the great privilege to travel extensively. My father was a corporate executive, and his company hosted regular trips to reward topperforming employees in destinations like Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Tucson, etc. So my mom, dad, brother and I would travel together on these occasions, turning them into family vacations with my dad’s business obligations tagged on, culminating in a speech in front of hundreds of people. I didn’t know until years later that my dad faced considerable anxiety leading up to his speeches. Probably because I was a kid – and also because he handled it all with such grace. Of course, we went on our own vacations, too, to visit family or friends or to explore destinations my dad felt we kids ought to visit. He was always the fearless leader on our trips, literally leading the way with the rest of us in tow, wearing his bright Bermuda shorts and matching polos, gripping his camcorder, his eyes alight with a sense of adventure. Dad instilled in us a real appreciation for the history of a place and how that shapes its present. On trips, he preferred to do as much walking as possible – like the whole Freedom Trail in Boston (which, I see now, is only 2.5 miles; then, it seemed like a marathon) – to get us lazy kids some exercise and to view landmarks up close. I’ll never forget our day touring Washington, D.C. It was late afternoon, and we had already seen tons of memorials, when Dad decided we should walk over a bridge to Arlington National Cemetery. My older brother was gung ho as ever (he was always the golden child), but I was plain

exhausted. I sat down on a sidewalk halfway across the bridge and refused to walk a step further, channeling the hippies of yesteryear with my own sitin. My dad, more amused than angry, went on to Arlington with my brother, and my mom stayed behind with her 12-year-old protester. He also encouraged us to experiment with foreign foods. “Just try it once – it won’t kill you,” he’d say. Although I never took second bites of certain dishes, like schmaltz in Germany or crawfish in New Orleans, I was pleasantly surprised more often than not, and I still ascribe to Dad’s philosophy. You never know unless you try, right? Another lesson he shared with us while traveling was to attempt to learn and speak the native language. Even if you aren’t great at it, most locals won’t mock you – as many fear. Instead, they’ll appreciate you making the effort and will be that much more open to communicating with you. While spending time abroad in Spain, I, indeed, found this rule of thumb to be true. Finally, Dad taught us that you never regret money spent on travel. The knowledge, the perspective and the memories you gain are truly priceless and cannot be attained any other way. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without these experiences, and I can’t wait for what the future holds. In that spirit, I hope you find some ideas in this issue that inspire you to start planning your next trip. You never know – it might even change your life.

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years since Chris Hansen’s hit series “To Catch a Predator” ceased production, but the former “Dateline NBC” reporter is still hard at work protecting children from the dark corners of the Internet. It’s a cause close to his heart, he says: “I see this from two different angles: one, as a parent, and two, as a journalist.” On the show, decoys lured potential sexual predators to sting locations set up across the country, where Hansen waited with a camera crew and police backup. He completed his last investigation in December 2008, but keeping children safe is still his calling. Hansen recently filmed a reboot of the series that made him famous, calling it “Hansen vs. Predator,” a project funded through Kickstarter. He’s currently in discussions to find a home for the show. “It’s more dynamic now than ever before, because there are so many different social platforms where potential predators can contact children,” says Hansen, 56. “We had decoys in chat rooms on AOL and Yahoo, and today there are dozens of places where this contact can be made, and it all translates over to the smartphone.” Hansen, who lives with his family in Connecticut, has also teamed up with KidSafe Foundation, a Florida nonprofit with offices in Boca

Raton and Coral Springs that aims to prevent online bullying, abuse and exploitation among children. The group is honoring Hansen on March 12 at its annual Shine the Light Gala at Woodfield Country Club, sponsored by The Boca Raton Observer. “They’re a great organization doing great work,” Hansen says of KidSafe. “These people put in tons of hours for nothing more than the welfare of children, so you have to respect that.” He admits that the changing digital landscape makes it harder than ever to monitor children online. “My theory on this is that you can’t police it – the Internet is ubiquitous,” Hansen says. “But, if you can get into the minds of the people who are abusing it and understand how those people think, you can better educate your children. You can better educate the parents.” As for Hansen’s own children, two sons in their 20s, they appear to be following in their dad’s footsteps. His older son is a cameraman and associate producer for “Hansen vs. Predator” and also works on his Investigation Discovery series, “Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen.” His younger son is studying journalism at Michigan State University, Hansen’s alma mater. The proud dad says he’s more than happy to show them the tricks of the trade: “It’s fun. It really is.” O

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LUXE LIVING South Florida may be the land

of superstores, but the recent opening of Clive Daniel Home in Boca Raton puts a new spin on one-stop shopping. The two-story, 70,000-squarefoot building offers luxury home furnishings and accessories – including traditional items like beds, sofas and tables – along with wine bars, gourmet kitchens, landscape architecture, home automation and custom window treatments. The $12 million facility is the second store for the trendsetting retailer (its first venture is in Naples), and the father-son owners plan to use the showroom as a springboard for additional expansion on Florida’s east coast. “Like our store in Naples, the

Boca showroom will feature a total home concept,” said President and CEO Daniel Lubner in a pre-opening release. Noted Malcolm Butters, president of Butters Construction & Development, which built the showroom, in the release: “This facility will be one of the most

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[OVERHEARD] This new service presents a great opportunity to introduce our area as an alternative destination perfectly situated between those two major gateways [Orlando and Miami]. – Jorge Pesquera, president and CEO, Discover The Palm Beaches, about All Aboard Florida’s West Palm Beach train stop Source: The Palm Beach Post

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upscale retail stores in Boca Raton, and will definitely be a ‘must-stop’ destination for anyone looking to buy home furnishings in South Florida.”

The store employs about 65 team members, including 25 professional interior designers, as well as an extension of the company’s Hospitality Division, which has worked on projects at The Breakers Palm Beach, Hotel Indigo and The Ritz-Carlton Naples. Need help choosing colors, patterns or anything else? Clive Daniel’s interior designers are more than happy to lend a hand. “Our designers will also provide guidance to the customer who is building a ‘spec’ home or the developer who requires help furnishing models,” Lubner said. Visit clivedaniel.com.

A HAIR ABOVE Set aside some extra time for your next trip to Saks Fifth Avenue Boca Raton. You’ll want to visit the new John Barrett Salon on the second floor, where you can be pampered while your tresses are tamed. The upscale salon is the first of 15 planned for the United States and Canada, and the salon team will get exclusive training from the John Barrett Academy. “The salon in Town Center at Boca Raton is our first step in redefining the department store luxury salon experience across the country and elevating it to an entirely new level,” explains Barrett, the salon’s founder and creative director, in a press release. “John Barrett is a world renowned hair stylist and we couldn’t be more thrilled to bring his namesake luxury salon to our John clients and community,” Barrett

says Heather Shaw, the store’s vice president and general manager. Barrett’s philosophy is simple, but his creations are extraordinary. “Hair should be a glamorous extension of who you are on the inside,” he says. Barrett, who opened the illustrious John Barrett Salon on the penthouse floor of Bergdorf Goodman in New York, is known for his dry wit and candor as much as his creativity. His goal? “To give clients a clean warm, modern look that melds the glamour and grace of uptown with the youth and vitality of downtown,” he says. One word of warning: You’ll probably need a new outfit to go with that new ’do. Visit johnbarrett.com.

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IN TUNE: Candice Hoyes

THE SOPRANO Singer Candice Hoyes Has A Voice Heard ’Round The World BY STACEY FEINTUCH

n the rich and finely honed voice that’s become her signature, jet-setting soprano vocalist Candice Hoyes ticks off some of her must-have items while traveling: snacks to keep her energy up; scarves to keep her warm and preserve her voice; and plenty of music on her smartphone, which helps lift her mood. It’s fitting that music comforts Hoyes. She’s an accomplished singer who dropped her first album, “On a Turquoise Cloud,” last spring, comprising rarely recorded songs for soprano written by Duke Ellington and featuring performances by contemporary jazz luminaries. The well-received album was in the top 10 of the American Jazz chart for two weeks. “It’s an amazing experience as a vocalist to create something new for your generation,” she says.

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It’s an amazing experience as a vocalist to create something new for your generation.

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Born in Manhattan and raised in Boca Raton, Hoyes started honing her musical talents at a young age. She sang at Boca Raton’s St. Jude Catholic Church, where her parents still belong. She starred in musicals at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale and participated in professional and community theater locally. Hoyes moved north to study at Harvard University. There, she won the Fitzie Award, which provided her with voice lessons at Boston Conservatory. She sang jazz and soul at venues throughout Boston and, subsequently, was selected for classical training at Lorin Maazel’s Castleton Festival for Young Artists in Opera in Virginia. But part of her yearned for the stability of a professional career. So she went to law school, graduating from Columbia Law, but she never lost the music bug. Finally, she realized she was ready to give singing a real shot. “I’m glad my life has exposed me to different aspects of myself,” Hoyes says. “I have a broad 34

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understanding of my skills other than just singing.” She earned a master’s in voice pedagogy at Westminster Choir College in New Jersey, where she won the Westminster Voice Competition graduate division. She performed at Carnegie Hall that last year of her studies, and she’s been singing ever since. “Music is the way I express myself the best,” she says. She has an “affinity for languages,” she says, capable of singing in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese and German. And she has used those languages throughout her extensive travel. “I’ve always been fascinated with different

histories and cultures,” she says. She’s been to Budapest, performing at a big festival there; she’s traveled extensively through Asia; and she never forgets about Boca Raton, returning a few times a year to visit family and friends. Now living on the Upper West Side, you can find her on stage at Minton’s in Harlem, Gin Fizz Harlem and Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Hoyes says she loves being a recording artist, aspiring to make more albums: “I love the process, sharing the music and traveling around the country and the world and seeing how it touches people.” O

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Infamous Confrontation Comes To Life In “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” BY BILL BOWEN

hen elite military operatives such as Navy SEALs complete their service, career opportunities may include government jobs protecting diplomats and state department employees in dangerous places. The deep bonds and camaraderie of one such band of brothers in harm’s way form the dramatic rhythms for “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,” an account of the Sept. 11, 2012, attack that has been the subject of political controversy ever since. The film, from the book by Pulitzer-nominated reporter Mitchell Zuckoff and directed by action film

veteran Michael Bay (“Transformers,” “Armageddon”), benefits from convincing performances by its rugged principals, including John Krasinski, who starred on TV’s “The Office,” and James Badge Dale (“World War Z”). Jack Silva (Krasinski) and Tyrone “Rone” Woods (Dale) are CIA-contracted security personnel who function efficiently with their teammates Mark “Oz” Geist (Max Martini), John “Tig” Tiegen (Dominic Fumusa), Kris “Tanto” Paronto (Pablo Schreiber) and Dave “Boon” Benton (David Denman).

They’re stationed in Libya during troubled times. Militias formed during the rebellion against Muammar Gaddafi are still in power, and, in the tumult, it’s often hard to distinguish the “friendlies” from Islamic militants. The security team refers to the good guys as “17 Febs,” a nickname deriving from the Feb. 17, 2011, date of the rebellion. So, sometimes, the only way to identify a jihadist is when he points a gun at you. In the U.S. diplomatic compound at Benghazi, it’s only natural to be wary of Sept. 11, the anniversary of the 2001 attacks on America. But the tension that morning is not extreme. The film, like the book, does not address issues of what could have happened or what should have happened – it depicts, in a convincing and masterly way, what did happen.

Late in the day, the action begins a mile from the compound, at a residential installation where Ambassador Chris Stevens (Matt Letscher) and Foreign Service Officer Sean Smith (Christopher Dingli) are in occupancy. Jihadists storm the gates and destroy the buildings. Bay’s deft touch with simulating night-vision photography illustrates the advantage the technologically superior security forces enjoy as they hold off hundreds of jihadists at the compound, which quickly begins to resemble the last stand at the Alamo. And Zuckoff’s story, turned into a screenplay by Chuck Hogan, makes clear the frustrations of combat in a region with so many militant factions, the difficulties of identification and the realization that Libyans fighting at your side seem to have all the phone numbers of the enemy. The confusion in the aftermath of the attack, later turned into political ping-pong, seems perfectly understandable when viewed in its natural environment. O TIME: 2 hours, 24 minutes RATED: R for strong combat violence throughout, bloody images and language

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Modern Romance Novels Set The Mood For Valentine’s Day BY AMANDA VAN WYK Move over, Danielle Steel. The romance genre has come a long way since the bodice-ripping days of yore. Today’s iterations aspire to higher literary standards, offering complex plots, fascinating settings, well-developed characters and unexpected elements that blur the lines between genres. So, whether you want to get in the mood for Valentine’s Day or plan on spending Feb. 14 alone with a good read, these five choices are sure to satisfy.

“Unhinge: A Novel” By Calia Read From the confines of a mental institution, a young woman tries to piece together the warped memories of her dark past. She shares a room with her infant daughter; at night, a handsome stranger visits her. In “Unhinge,” the second standalone novel in Calia Read’s Fairfax 38

series, Victoria is tormented with visions of her past: a seemingly perfect marriage, ruined by jealousy and deceit, and the eventual death of her husband. To learn more about her personal history by clearing her mind, she stops taking her medication. And Victoria quickly discovers that reality and delusion overlap more than she thought possible.

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“They say my name is Victoria. They say I’m twenty-seven. They say I’ve been in a psych ward for over a year. They say my husband is dead, and that my daughter is too. But. Wes visits me almost every night, and I hold my daughter every day.” Fragments of her story come together bit by bit, compelling the reader to keep digging for more.

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“The Girl You Left Behind: A Novel” By Jojo Moyes

“See Me”

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Nicholas Sparks, author of 12 No. 1 New York Times best-sellers, is a modern-day romance icon. Most of his novels, notably “The Notebook” and “A Walk to Remember,” became even more popular thanks to their successful film adaptations. In “See Me,” however, Sparks veers slightly from the tear-jerker formula he’s known for and dabbles in suspense to deliver a hybrid-type story. Sparks ignite on a rain-swept road when two people meet by chance. And, just as the unexpected relationship between Colin and Maria begins, chaos ensues. In an interview with author Tess Gerritsen on Omnivoracious, The Amazon Book Review, Sparks says that thrillers are his favorite books to read, and he explains that “See Me” is different from his other novels, like “The Guardian” and “Safe Haven,” where the suspense stems from obsessive love. “I wanted to create a threat,” Sparks says, “that emerged as an outside, completely unknown force – all the more disconcerting because the source of the threat could be anyone.”

The rate at which New York Times best-selling author Nora Roberts produces novels – she has written upward of 200 – is nothing short of spectacular. Her latest, “Stars of Fortune,” is book one of The Guardians Trilogy, “about three couples who join together to create their own family and solve an ancient mystery through the powers of timeless love,” according to the publisher. In addition to romance, Roberts delves into the realms of fantasy and mysticism as a prophecy lures these six strangers to a Greek island. Compelled by visions, an artist, Sasha Riggs, draws extraordinary paintings of five characters, each representing an archetype with a unique ability and a hidden identity: a magician, an archaeologist, a loner, a fighter and a wanderer. “Stars of Fortune” centers on the couples’ quest to find three stars and vanquish the forces of evil by combining their inherent powers. Book two, “Bay of Sighs,” will be released in June.

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A compelling story of love and determination by New York Times best-selling author Jojo Moyes, “The Girl You Left Behind” is a historical novel featuring a dual timeframe that connects the past and present through a painting. Part one focuses primarily on Sophie Lefévre, the subject of a portrait painted by her husband. Sophie lives in occupied France during World War I and is shunned by her fellow townsfolk for consorting with German soldiers. Both Sophie and the portrait are taken by a German commandant, and the latter eventually resurfaces in modern-day London. In part two, we meet Olivia Halston, a grieving widow desperately clinging to the remaining objects of her deceased husband, including the portrait of Sophie. Olivia meets Paul McCafferty (who works for a company that recovers stolen art) and, for the first time since her husband’s passing, feels romantically drawn to someone. Unfortunately, conflict arises between the two when the painting’s true worth is revealed.

“Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” By Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith It is a universally acknowledged truth that the canon of classical literature consists mainly of books that people praise but don’t read. In 2009, however, the publishing phenomenon known as horror mashups began resurrecting noble literary corpses from their shallow graves in the public domain. New York Times best-selling author Seth Grahame-Smith’s “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” – a bizarre juxtaposition of Austen’s 1813 classic and elements of modern horror fiction – retains the original tone, structure and content. Narrative plot points remain mostly intact, while the heroine, Elizabeth Bennet, is as memorable and feisty as ever. On the surface, the bone-crunching zombie splatter may seem random, even gratuitous. However, it raises interesting questions about the horrors hidden in the margins of the original text. Zombies, referred to as “unmentionables” or “dreadfuls,” allude to the rigid class distinctions of Regency society. Regardless of subtext, GrahameSmith’s Neo-Austen classic is both entertaining and hilarious. (And the movie adaptation comes out this month.) O

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o many, Patti LaBelle is the Queen of Rock & Soul Music. The Grammy Award winner certainly has the vocal chops, but have you tried her famous sweet potato pie? She probably won’t bring any dessert to “An Evening with Patti LaBelle” at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts at 7 p.m. on Feb. 3, but she’ll no doubt prove her recipe for success. LaBelle, who will be honored at the BET Awards later this month, is the songbird behind hits such as “Lady Marmalade,” “When You Talk About Love” and “On My Own” (with Michael McDonald). The singer, whose real name is Patricia Louise Holt-Edwards, was also a contestant on “Dancing With The Stars” and had acting roles on TV shows like “American Horror Story” and “A Different World.” The mother of five is also godmother to Mariah Carey and, in her spare time, has written several books, including an autobiography, “Don’t Block the Blessings: Revelations of a

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Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band Take The Stage At BB&T BY LINDA HAASE

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o matter how many times Bruce Springsteen tours, his music never gets stale. That’s because The Boss knows how to meld lyrics, catchy tunes and captivating performances. We predict his River Tour, which stops at the BB&T Center at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 16, will be sold out. The lucky fans who get tickets will be treated to his top tunes, including a complete, insequence performance of “The River” album. His newest release, “The Ties That Bind: The River Collection,” contains 52 tracks on four CDs with a wealth of unreleased material as well as four hours of neverbefore-seen video on three DVDs. Springsteen, who has been honored as a MusiCares Person of the Year for his artistic achievements and philanthropic work, was inspired to take up music at age 7 after he saw Elvis Presley’s performance on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” “[Elvis] was as big as the whole country itself,” Springsteen says, according to Biography.com, “as big as the whole dream. He just embodied the essence of it and he

was in mortal combat with the thing. Nothing will ever take the place of that guy.” The singer-songwriter bought his first guitar at age 13 for $18. Although his father didn’t support his hobby, Springsteen’s mother took out a loan and bought him a Kent guitar when he was 16. That fueled the fire, and he went on to become the lead guitarist (and then lead singer) in the band The Castiles, performed with other bands and signed a deal with Columbia Records. He released his debut album, “Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.,” with his New Jerseybased colleagues, later named The E Street Band. Fans can relate to his lyrics, which often focus on his youth and average people in the everyday struggles of life. Springsteen sums it up this way: “When you get the music and the lyrics right, your voice disappears into the voices of those you’ve chosen to write about... But all the telling detail in the world doesn’t matter if the song lacks an emotional center.” O

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The Beach Boys Share Good Vibrations At Hard Rock Live BY LINDA HAASE

t’s not often that bands make it past the half-century mark – and still continue to draw fans from multiple generations. The Beach Boys are that rare exception. The group, which has had such hits as “Catch a Wave,” “Kokomo,” “Surfer Girl” and “Wouldn’t it Be Nice,” will take the stage at 8 p.m. on Feb. 27 at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. “As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequaled in America’s musical history,” notes the venue’s website. “The Beach Boys have become synonymous

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Moscow Festival Ballet Performs “Sleeping Beauty” At Parker Playhouse BY LINDA HAASE

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he timeless classic “Sleeping Beauty” has been enchanting people of all ages for centuries, leaving them spellbound. The story is even more enthralling on the big stage, with talented dancers and stunning sets that bring it all to life – like The Moscow Festival Ballet’s “Sleeping Beauty,” which will grace the Parker Playhouse stage at 2 p.m. on Feb. 28. What awaits guests? “Extraordinary Russian dancers, stunning choreography, opulent sets and lavish costumes, along with Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score create an experience the whole family will enjoy,” notes the venue’s website. “Under the direction of legendary Bolshoi Ballet principal dancer Sergei Radchenko, The Moscow Festival Ballet transports audiences to the storybook kingdom of a fairytale princess, a malevolent witch and the magic of true love’s kiss in the grand tradition of classical Russian ballet.”

The show has gotten rave reviews, including these accolades from The Chronicle: “An impressive performance of a classical ballet, energized with dramatic expression and sensational steps.” The troupe, founded by Radchenko, also performs the classics “Giselle,” “Don Quixote,” “Paquita” and “Carmen.” “What makes the Russian ballet tradition so great and so popular throughout the world is that we preserve and offer the original intent of the creator of ballet and composer of ballet, which is eternally new and fresh,” Radchenko says. The company tours as a pared-down group because it wants to reach audiences in smaller towns, not just large cities. “We wish to give people the opportunity to experience classical Russian ballet, one of Russia’s great cultural heritages as passed down to us through the ages,” Radchenko notes on his website. “We want to stimulate modern viewer interest and need for the art of Russian classical ballet.” O For more information, call 954-462-0222 or visit parkerplayhouse.org. 48

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eather and Raymond Sandarr have been on 21 cruises. The West Palm Beach couple even moved here from New Jersey so they could cruise the Caribbean without having to fly to ports. “We both love being on or near the sea,” Heather says. “Ships have taken us to so many places we never would have gone on our own. We love the ease of getting on the ship, unpacking and letting the ship take us wherever she may. Onboard, there are so many activities and, of course, the food. More than anyone could hope for.” Frances Wood, sales manager at Reid Travel in Boca Raton, has another description: “A cruise ship is a resort on steroids.” Ready to ship out? Our experts have some tips for making the most

of your voyage as a couple: First, decide where and when you want to travel and what size ship you’d be most comfortable aboard. There’s ev-

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erything from small luxury ships to mammoth ships offering entertainment, activities and dining venues galore. Just remember, cautions Wood, that the ship may be huge, but the cabins are usually, shall we say, cozy – although balconies and suites offer more space.

“People say the cabin doesn’t matter, but your comfort level should always be considered,” she says. “Tight spaces for 10 days can be challenging for couples.” And, depending on the size of

the ship, you could be sharing your vacation with thousands of others. And that calls for a certain amount of etiquette. “I think the biggest hint for getting along with your shipmates is

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life relations not hogging deck chairs and not ‘saving’ a whole row of seats in the show lounge,” Heather says. “Remember, it’s a lot of people gathered together in a pretty small space, compared to the ocean you’re floating on.” Does that close proximity mean you’ll disembark with a new BFF? That depends. “I find most travelers very approachable on cruise ships,” says Karen Ruppel, manager of leisure and cruises at Boca Raton Travel & Cruises. “You

can tell right away whether a couple is open to the company or conversation of others. Beware if they look the other way, though – definitely a sign they may prefer to be alone.” She adds: “Friends can be made anywhere: in a lounge having a cocktail prior to dinner, waiting to leave the ship to go exploring in a port of call or even just as soon as you embark.” For the Sandarrs, meeting new people is one of the highlights of a cruise.

“People tend to be very friendly on a ship, sort of like ‘we’re all in the same boat,’” says Heather. “It’s the only place I can think of that you would walk into a restaurant and willingly share your table with four, six or eight other people you’ve never met.” Another perk? There’s so much to do on a cruise that couples can pursue individual interests. “The active spouse can book a kayaking experience or zip-lining in Nicaragua while the other visits a native craft market,” Wood says. “Options abound in every port.” Solo opportunities can also be found onboard, and that can have its advantages.

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“Ray smokes a pipe, and, on Oceania, that’s only allowed in one corner of the pool deck,” Heather says. “So he spends a lot of time there and has met many friends.” In the meantime, Heather easily finds ways to amuse herself, whether reading on the balcony, attending a lecture or a cooking demo or enjoying a spa appointment. “I really can’t think of anything I wouldn’t do alone on a ship because I feel very secure in the environment,” she says. “I have gone alone to shows at night if Ray is tired; I never give it a thought.” And, last but certainly not least, there’s plenty of romance to be found on the high seas.

You can tell right away whether a couple is open to the company or conversation of others. Beware if they look the other way, though – definitely a sign they may prefer to be alone.

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– Karen Ruppel, manager of leisure and cruises, Boca Raton Travel & Cruises

“It’s nice to get away occasionally just the two of you; spending quality time with your spouse can do wonders for a relationship,” Ruppel says. Notes Wood: “There are definitely cruises that are more romantic than others. These tend to be on the small yacht-like ships, some with sails, whose ports of call are in such exotic spots as Tahiti, the Greek Isles and remote Caribbean hideaways.” There are also “adult only” areas on some of the larger ships, as well as highly secluded areas, Ruppel says: “There are suite areas on ships that are ever so private [with] their own lounge, restaurant and even a private pool where you won’t even see the rest onboard if you so desire not to leave the confines of the suite private area.” Ruppel offers another enticing suggestion when searching for the right ship: “Wouldn’t you want to know about the ship that has the option to put a mattress up on the deck just for you – pajamas provided – and sleep under the stars?” O 52

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or most kids, turning 15 is a rite of passage. It’s the age of learner’s permits and driving lessons – and maybe even talks about getting a teen his or her own car once the actual driver’s license is in hand. Most adults look back on that time fondly because they remember how excited they were as they took that first step toward adulthood. So imagine the surprise of a parent whose 15-year-old doesn’t want anything to do with getting behind the wheel. Boca Raton mother Carrie Utrias was shocked when her daughter, Megan, told her that driving was the last thing on her mind. “At 15, I was dying to get behind the wheel,” Utrias says. “It was freedom.” But kids today don’t necessarily feel the same way. Teens without driver’s licenses 54

are more common nowadays, according to a study by the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute. Between 1983 and 2010, the number of 17-year-olds throughout the country with driver’s licenses dropped from 69 percent to 46 percent. For Megan, the decision to postpone getting her learner’s permit and driver’s license had more to do with money than anything else.

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At 15, I was dying to get behind the wheel. It was freedom.

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– Carrie Utrias, Boca Raton mother

“My parents told me they would take care of the car and insurance if I took care of gas,” she says. “So I knew I would have to get a job.” But, between attending Boca

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Raton High School and cheerleading and other after-school activities, Megan decided she didn’t have time for a job. So she bummed rides with friends. “I was the last one of my group of friends to get my license,” she says. “There was no rush for me.” Frank Cantor, owner of Cantor’s

Driving School in Boca Raton, is a retired police officer who has spent the last four years teaching kids how to drive, and many of his clients are like Megan. “We teach a lot of kids coming home from college, and they’re finally going to get behind the wheel,” Cantor says. “It happens all the time.

life parents A lot of kids don’t have the time to get their license, and it’s expensive, so a lot of people are waiting. And it’s a maturity level, too.” He says 15-year-olds who want to get learner’s permits need to be mature enough to understand the dangers and responsibilities of driving – and that even one wrong move could land them in the hospital or worse. For example, they need to know how important it is to keep their eyes on the road instead of on their cellphones. And they need to pay attention to where they’re going. When kids are in the car while their parents are driving, many stare at their phones instead of out the window, so most have no idea how to get anywhere, even from their house to the grocery store. Parents of new drivers need to make sure their children know exactly where they are going once they’re behind the wheel, Cantor says. He suggests practicing driving on weekends when traffic isn’t as bad. Sundays during football season are great, he says, because many people are inside watching TV. Cemeteries, empty parking lots and even parks with paved roads are good spots for driving practice, as well as neighborhoods. Cantor has other expert tips for parents who are teaching children to drive. While your child is driving and you’re in the passenger seat, put the visor down, and open the mirror so you can see behind the

emergency brake. It may mess up the car, but it could save a life.” Teens won’t necessarily learn these lessons in high school as fewer and fewer offer driver’s education classes. Cantor recommends at least three lessons for all new drivers, and those count toward the 50 hours of drive time one needs in Florida during that year of having a learner’s permit. And, if a parent isn’t sure his or her child is mature enough to handle driving just yet, Cantor suggests taking more classes and practicing together. He gives his students certificates, which show they went to a certified driving school. That can help reduce car insurance rates with some companies, he says. Waiting until

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her younger brother to places like soccer practice. She was nervous, Megan says, but once she finally learned how to drive and felt that sense of freedom, she wished she had done it sooner. So, now her parents have new things to worry about, like crazy drivers on the road and where their daughter is going once the car leaves the driveway. But, thanks to technology and the Find My iPhone app, Utrias knows exactly where her daughter is. “It’s the greatest thing in the world,” she says. But Megan is usually where she’s supposed to be. She’s a good kid

We teach a lot of kids coming home from college, and they’re finally going to get behind the wheel. It happens all the time. A lot of kids don’t have the time to get their license, and it’s expensive, so a lot of people are waiting. And it’s a maturity level, too. – Frank Cantor, owner, Cantor’s Driving School

car. Also, know that you can put the car in neutral if the driver accidentally hits the gas pedal instead of the brake. “That happens a lot,” he says. “If you put your car in neutral, at least the car won’t go through the intersection. Then pull up the 56

age 17 to get a driver’s license can help reduce rates, too. That’s what Megan did. She turned 17 last April and finally got her license in August. She admits she was encouraged by her parents to finally bite the bullet because they knew she could help them cart

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who knows what her parents expect of her now that she’s a driver herself. She’s cautious behind the wheel. She avoids heavy traffic if she can, and her phone is always on silent, resting in a cup holder near her seat. For other teens questioning whether they should wait to drive, Megan recommends getting out there and learning as soon as possible – and gaining that first taste of freedom like she finally did. And what kid wouldn’t want that? O

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The Lotte New York Palace Provides A Royal Stay In Manhattan BY JUDY KIRKWOOD

ant to play king or queen for a day – or even longer? The Lotte New York Palace is the perfect spot. Guests are not only treated royally at this palatial property – which has been a historic mansion, an investment for the Sultan of Brunei and a setting for “Gossip Girl” – but they feel as if they’re living a dream of both new and old New York. The iconic modern hotel at East 50th Street and Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan sprang from a

cluster of brownstone townhouses built for financier Henry Villard in 1882. The architecture firm McKim, Mead, and White designed the houses in the neo-Italian Renaissance tradition, modeled after the Palazzo della Cancelleria in Rome. The Villard carriage entrance on Madison Avenue is now the pedestrian courtyard entrance, with tall iron gates. A two-story lobby connects the old and new spaces in a seamless setting of marble and gold.

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The sleek 55-story tower with reflective windows was added to the original architecture by developer Harry Helmsley. In 1992, under the Sultan of Brunei, the name was changed from the Helmsley Hotel to the New York Palace. The most recent owner, Lotte Hotels and Resorts, based in Seoul, South Korea, acquired the hotel last August and added its name. The Palace’s 822 guest rooms and 87 suites have always been spacious,

and the location is prime – a short hop from Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Saks Fifth Avenue and the Museum of Modern Art and a 12-minute walk from Times Square and the Theater District. In addition, it’s across the street from St. Patrick’s Cathedral and has some of the best views in the city. After a recent $140 million renovation project, the property is more luxurious than ever. Everything has been upgraded and perfected, marrying sophistication and elegance with the latest technology and urban intuition regarding art and design. Floors 41 to 55 were transformed into a hotel within a hotel, The Towers, offering the pinnacle of Palace luxury as well as a separate entrance and private elevators. The 176 accommodations include 39 one-bedroom Corner Suites and four top-floor triplex suites with rooftop terraces. If the Metropolitan Suite, comprising 2,500 square feet, two bedrooms,

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After a recent $140 million renovation project, the property is more luxurious than ever. Everything has been upgraded and perfected, marrying sophistication and elegance with the latest technology and urban intuition regarding art and design. a huge living room, a library sitting room and a dining room, feels like home, maybe it’s because it was the hotel manager’s apartment. A fresh blue and yellow color scheme references the panorama of taxi traffic below and blue sky above. The 5,000-square-foot triplex Jewel Suite, by celebrity jeweler Martin Katz, features art deco details, jewelry

designs on the walls and rich jewel tones. Walls of glass ensure that the city is the largest piece of art in the accommodation, and guests are sure to enjoy a hot spa bath overlooking Manhattan on the terrace garden. Another triplex, the Champagne Suite, has eight rooms, six bathrooms and a rustic wine cave as well as a private rooftop deck with a hot

tub, where you can raise your flute of Champagne with a toast to the city. Although The Palace has no destination restaurant, its bars and salons are the perfect places to begin or end a memorable evening. Trouble’s Trust, tucked under the lobby’s grand staircase, nods to The Palace’s history under former owner Leona Helmsley, considered the “Queen of Mean” by some. Trouble was the name of her Maltese, to whom she bequeathed $12 million (thus the cocktail Pampered Pooch). The venue, with red lacquered walls and embossed leather panels, is ideal for a post-shopping drink. Tavern on 51 is pure old New York, with modern art, wingback

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chairs and red booths, and it offers an interesting menu of vintage cocktails. But, to feel like a real insider, visit Rarities (for hotel guests and by special invitation), connected to Tavern on 51 by a staircase. As the name implies, drinks here include rare wines and fine spirits for captains of industry and other elite sophisticates. Arrange dinner with the concierge at one of New York’s limitless fine dining restaurants just beyond The Palace’s doorstep. But wake up to Pomme Palais (which translates to “Big Apple”). Off the grand lobby, this grab-and-go patisserie satisfies for breakfast or lunch to sustain you as you dart off to Rockefeller Center to be in the “Today” show crowd or to stroll along Fifth Avenue. The entire city is your front yard, whether you go north to Central Park or west to Times Square – or never leave your room. The views are that spectacular. O

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The New Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort Offers The Best Of Sun And Fun BY LINDA HAASE

here aren’t many rules at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. After all, it is a Jimmy Buffett venue. But there’s one thing the staff insists upon: check in, and check out (mentally, that is). Welcome to Destination Paradise – a no-worries kind of place where flip-flops are encouraged. There’s a palpable laid-back vibe at this

$175 million, pet-friendly oceanfront resort, which opened last fall. It’s tropical without being cheesy, and the result is a relaxed yet elegant ambience. A perfect place to escape. The “I’m on vacation” mindset begins in the sun-dappled lobby infused with natural rock and wood materials, lots of comfy seating and a stunning chandelier made from

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margarita glasses (we suggest you try counting them before wasting away in Margaritaville). Antique wooden surfboards, some from Buffett’s personal collection, hang on the walls, and private alcoves offer cozy seating. A 30-foothigh electric-blue flip-flop sculpture provides a touch of whimsy and a spot for those requisite photos. Even the elevators are unique: Panoramic views of boats, the beach and other tropical venues greet you as the doors open. The theme here is sun and fun; there are even water views from many of the meeting and event spaces. You’ll find plenty of Cheeseburgers in Paradise to consume. And, of course, margaritas to sip – along with shakers of salt. Oceanfront dining and beverages are a few steps away from the pools and lobby. Options, from the on-the-beach Floridays Airstream Café where you can savor gourmet

hotdogs to the upscale JWB Prime Steak and Seafood, are impressive. There’s also the Margaritaville Coffee Shop for a quick beverage, pastry or sandwich; the Lone Palm Beach Bar, a thatched-roof tiki; and the rustic indoor-outdoor 5 O’ Clock Somewhere Bar and Grill on the Intracoastal Waterway, which serves up live entertainment and daily sunset rituals. The two-story Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Restaurant offers music nightly (Buffett has been known to pop in for a set), and diners can also relax on the oceanfront deck of The LandShark Bar & Grill while enjoying views of the Atlantic and watching adrenaline seekers on the FlowRider surf simulator. Ready to chill out? Head to the St. Somewhere Spa, where you can indulge in the signature Lost Shaker of Salt Scrub (which includes a complimentary margarita), a Flip

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There’s a palpable laid-back vibe at this $175 million, pet-friendly oceanfront resort, which opened last fall. It’s tropical without being cheesy, and the result is a relaxed yet elegant ambience. A perfect place to escape.

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ing views of Hollywood Beach. The accommodations are serene havens, and all 349 rooms have balconies overlooking the Intracoastal or the ocean. Rooms and suites start on the 11th floor, guaranteeing amazing views. Inside, the maritime accents; contemporary furniture; dark wood; and sand, sea and sky color palette impart a Key West feel. The details – including tropical-blue leather desk organizers, nautical door handles, engraved Margaritaville glassware and pillows with Buffett lyrics – are as unique as the rest of the resort.

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hough Cuba sits only 90 miles from the tip of Key West, this forbidden country has, for decades, seemed so much farther away. Until now. Cuba is slowly reintroducing itself to the United States, brushing off the cobwebs that have collected since our country severed all ties with the island nation in 1961. After that, no Cuban trade or travel was allowed for Americans due to Fidel Castro’s communist regime. But political officials in both countries are working to fix this bruised relationship, and they’ve started by easing travel restrictions, which is already creating economic opportunities for both Americans and Cubans. Last year, U.S. travel agencies, cruise lines and airlines announced plans to offer trips to Cuba, providing tourists a glimpse of the land that many say has been frozen in time. The 1950s cars. The crumbling architecture. The lack of modern advances like the Internet.

Traveling to Cuba as a wandering tourist is off-limits under the federal government’s new rules and will likely remain that way for a while. But, thanks to the Obama administration, there are now other ways to get there. Visitors must have good reasons to visit, and those reasons have to fall under one of 12 categories, which range from working on a humanitarian project and conducting professional research to taking part in educational activities and having family members there. A traveler must be able to demonstrate that his or her visit helps the Cuban people in some way or has an educational component. One of the most popular ways to get to Cuba is by taking part in a “peopleto-people” program, which is what many of those in the travel industry are now offering. These tours must be for learning purposes only, so itineraries are typically jam-packed with activities such as meeting with Cuban artists and touring museums. Those who travel with these organizations

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don’t need to apply for specific licenses to visit the country because they are with groups that already have licenses. Smithsonian Journeys – the Smithsonian Institution’s worldwide travel program – was one of the first tour operators to receive a license from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to run people-topeople programs. This particular program begins in Miami, where travelers attend a panel discussion led by local Cuban experts to learn about the country’s history. Once in Cuba, they visit cities already popular among European tourists, such as Havana, Cienfuegos and Trinidad. In Havana, guests take part in an architectural tour of the city. They visit the National Museum of Fine Arts; attend a string orchestra performance; and meet with local farmers, professors and entrepreneurs. In Cienfuegos, group members visit an art school to meet regional artists; in Trinidad, they meet local shopkeepers to learn how businesses operate in Cuba and tour a botanical garden. Karen Ledwin, general manager of travel at the Smithsonian Institution, says the trips are already popular, and she expects them to become even more so as relations between the United States and Cuba continue to improve. “The unique history and relationship between the U.S. and Cuba naturally fascinates many Americans,” Ledwin says. And some are so fascinated that they’re willing to pay a hefty price to make their way to this mysterious place. Yacht specialist Paul Madden, owner of Paul Madden Associates in Palm Beach, began offering trips to Cuba in August by way of yacht. Prices start at $50,000 for a group of at least six travelers. Madden has been traveling to Cuba for more than 20 years. He normally visits for humanitarian reasons, taking medical supplies to a Catholic charity there. But, when he caught wind in late 2014 that traveling to Cuba may get a little easier, he decided to apply for a license to charter a yacht there. Everyone thought he was crazy. “All the lawyers told me I would never get a license because there had never been any before,” Madden says. “But, seven months later, I got a license, which was a surprise to everybody.” Another company received a license at 70

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“People tend to fall in love with Cuba, and it’s a combination of the culture, the people and the art. The people get by with very little, but there’s just a tremendous spirit there, and you see a lot of good-hearted people. That’s what

impresses people. The richness of the culture, and the history is just everywhere.” – Paul Madden, owner, Paul Madden Associates

the same time Madden did – and had applied for it 22 years prior, he says. That was last July, and, the next month, he took his first charter to Cuba under the people-to-people program. His guests met local artists, toured a cigar factory and interacted with Cubans as much as possible. “It ends up being very interesting and highly cultural,” he says. Madden’s clients typically spend their days on land and their evenings enjoying the yacht and its amenities. On land, they eat at some of the new private restaurants in Havana and enjoy entertainment at jazz clubs, including the infamous Tropicana Club. When guests return to the states, Madden says, they’re always amazed at how much they enjoyed their visit. “People tend to fall in love with Cuba, and it’s a combination of the culture, the people and the art,” he says. “The people

get by with very little, but there’s just a tremendous spirit there, and you see a lot of good-hearted people. That’s what impresses people. The richness of the culture, and the history is just everywhere.” Those who make their way to Cuba must explicitly state the purpose of their trip beforehand, and most must have a detailed itinerary. Visitors are required to keep travel receipts for five years after leaving Cuba. Madden is no exception to this rule and says he has to be a stickler for paperwork so he can show officials that the trips were legitimate if he were ever to be questioned. If you want to visit Cuba but can’t afford the luxury of a yacht, flying is another option. But it’s not a simple one: Airlines can’t sell tickets to Cuba until the United States and Cuba negotiate a civil aviation agreement. So, the commercial airlines that offer service to Havana, such as JetBlue and

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Hotel Nacional de Cuba

Cuba is slowly reintroducing itself to the United States, brushing off the cobwebs that have collected since our country severed all ties with the island nation in 1961. American Airlines, do so through a small number of travel agencies. These flights are typically booked as charters, and you have to call the agency to make flight arrangements. Often you must send paperwork in the mail, too. Agencies that can help book tickets include Cuba Travel Services and ABC Charters. According to CheapAir.com, it is the first and only online travel agency to sell Cuba-bound flights from the United States on the web. This site works with Cayman Airways and Bahamas Air, and tickets can be rather pricey. For example, a ticket in early March would cost as much as $926 roundtrip from Miami. Such ticket prices have upset many in 72

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South Florida because the flight to Cuba is less than 45 minutes from Miami, yet a ticket to Cuba costs more than a roundtrip ticket to Hawaii. Some people are opting for a more affordable route, like ferries and cruise lines that offer all-inclusive packages. Carnival Corporation hopes to begin sailing to Cuba this May. It plans to offer seven-night people-to-people tours of Cuba, leaving from Miami. According to Carnival officials, the ship will provide “cultural, artistic, faith-based and humanitarian exchanges between American and Cuban citizens,” all of which falls under the people-to-people travel laws. And the cruise will have three ports of call: Havana, Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba. Carnival is already taking reservations, accepting a $600 deposit per person to book a spot on the Adonia. The trip is expected to cost $2,990 per passenger total. Carnival hopes its presence in Cuba later this year will give it a leg up on the competition when and if traditional cruises are eventually allowed. Another service that received a license for Cuban travel is South Florida’s Havana Ferry Partners, which aims to eventually launch high-speed ferries from Port Everglades and Key West to Havana. Some believe cruising to Cuba is the way to go because Havana’s high-end hotels are few and far between, and most are booked well in advance. The lack of hotel rooms is a big reason that Airbnb started operating on the island last spring – and now is said to have more than 2,000

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properties in Cuba that users can rent on a short-term basis. Hotel space isn’t the only thing lacking in Cuba when it comes to tourism. Internet connections are scarce, and, because international banking doesn’t exist there, American credit cards are practically useless. Carrying cash or opening a bank account are alternatives. If you do make it to Cuba and you have cash to spend, remember that Americans are not allowed to bring back more than $400 in souvenirs, and that includes $100 worth of cigars. As time goes on and the relationship between the United States and Cuba improves, perhaps the spending limit will

increase. Or maybe it will disappear altogether. Frank Comito, CEO of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association in Coral Gables, says he expects the embargo to eventually be lifted, and, when that happens, “there will be quite a rush to travel to Cuba.” But Comito doesn’t expect that to happen until after this year’s U.S. presidential election. So, those who want to see the real Cuba, the beautiful, charming, frozen-in-time Cuba, should take a look now before everything there begins to change – and the country that’s so close to us here in South Florida doesn’t seem so distant anymore. O

Points Of Interest DISCOVER TOP-RATED TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN CUBA CASTILLO DEL MORRO: One of the best-preserved Spanish fortresses of the 17th century, it stands at the entrance to the Bay of Santiago. Visitors can explore the fort’s different levels. OLD HAVANA: A slice of Cuban history complete with cobbled streets and old buildings. Major attractions include the Plaza de la Catedral; La Bodeguita del Medio, the legendary restaurant and Ernest Hemingway hangout; and Castillo de la Real Fuerza, the military fortress.

TRINIDAD: Much of the architecture in this popular tourist town dates from the 17th to the 19th centuries, and it includes the Museum of Colonial Architecture, the Church and Monastery of Saint Francis and the art gallery at the Casa de Aldeman Ortiz. VARADERO: More than 50 hotels line the strip of white-sand beaches at this famous seaside destination. It’s home to Cayo Piedra Underwater Park, a popular diving and snorkeling area where underwater explorers often find pieces of shipwrecks. Source: PlanetWare.com

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CRUISING THE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS – THE LAND THAT TIME FORGOT

harles Darwin may have adored the Galápagos Islands for their scientific potential, and that remains a draw for many tourists today. But the untouched – and unplugged – beauty of these islands is alluring in its own right, transporting guests to a land that time forgot and encouraging a deep sense of serenity.

Cruising is the preferred choice because it offers the chance to see as much as possible.

The isolated marine reserve, which inspired Darwin’s theory of evolution, includes a curious ecological system: flightless cormorants, iguanas that swim, tortoises that weigh up to 500 pounds and boobie birds that flaunt red, blue or black feet. If you’re keen on nature, photography or ecology, this trip is a must. The Galápagos lie some 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador and rank among the world’s most distinctive and abundant wildlife destinations, with roughly 9,000 species. The awe-inspiring and mostly uninhabited isles present themselves as a living history museum. Except the performers aren’t re-enactors – they’re wild animals. Of the 13 main islands, only San Cristóbal, Santa Cruz, Floreana and Isabella are inhabited, with a combined population of around 25,000. The predominately Ecuadorian residents live in communities, villages and farms that cover just 3 percent of the land mass; the remaining 97 percent is protected by the Galápagos National Park Service, including 27,000 square miles of marine reserves. Visitors can stay in hostels or a few hotels on the islands but have limited opportunities to visit the park sites. Cruising is the preferred choice because it offers the chance to see as much as possible. Yachts house between 10 and 100 passengers, but most carry no more

than 40. The smaller size ensures personal attention from the crew and naturalist guides. However, a Galápagos cruise is an active adventure, not a relaxing seafaring hotel with dress-up dinners, indulgent spas or nightly entertainment. Watching animal behavior becomes a pleasurable pastime, along with witnessing stunning equatorial sunsets. Excursions via Zodiacs, or small tenders, take passengers off the boat up to four times a day. Landings may place you on dry docks, but most involve sloshing ashore near the beach. You explore by hiking on sandy or rocky ground and snorkeling offshore or in deep water, occasionally in strong currents. Some boats offer scuba diving as well. The author

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What makes this UNESCO World Heritage Site so fascinating is that each island unfolds like a new chapter and often features an endemic species, found only there.

What makes this UNESCO World Heritage Site so fascinating is that each island unfolds like a new chapter and often features an endemic species, found only there. One is overrun with marine iguanas that evolved into swimmers that eat algae and seaweed because of scarce land vegetation. Another features flamingos that fly. There are massive sea turtles, all sorts of birds, bizarre cacti, lava fields and an undersea world that looks like a neon kaleidoscope. Most cruises begin on a Sunday morning with a short flight from Quito or Guayaquil to San Crist贸bal. Guides meet passengers and help transfer them to the dock. My group of 20 boarded a luxury yacht, participated in safety drills and then received a lecture on the stringent rules. 78

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A licensed national park guide must accompany all visitors to pre-arranged sites during daylight hours. This regulation works well to avoid overcrowding the tiny islets. Other strictly enforced rules prohibit touching, feeding, disturbing or chasing animals or getting closer than 2 meters. Moreover, you’re not allowed to move or remove anything, take food off the boat or carry seeds from one island to another. They are serious: Our shoes or feet were hosed down each time we returned to our boat. Mornings typically begin with a 7 a.m. wake-up call, a 7:30 a.m. buffet breakfast and an 8:15 a.m. transfer off ship. Divided in two groups of 10, each with a guide, we would hike and explore a new island daily. On Punta Pitt, a natural overlook that affords dazzling views of the Pacific, our guide pointed out several red-footed boobies. An afternoon beach excursion included a kayaking adventure and introduced us to Sally Lightfoot crabs: strange, mesmerizing red-rock crustaceans that tiptoe along but can rapidly change course. They’re adorned with brilliant red, blue and yellow designs as if a preschooler scribbled on them with markers. Hundreds of Nazca boobies emerge as the stars on Española, the southernmost island. Many nest on eggs laid atop measly pieces of grass or beside their young chicks in the middle of the rocky trail. The boobies have no worries about predators and remain unfazed by hikers, thus fulfilling a photographer’s dreams. Another day brought us to the magnificent and deserted Gardner Bay beach. (It was so reassuring to know that beach chairs and piña coladas would never spoil its pristine shores.) At Gardner, tourists laze in the sun on towels near colonies of sea lions and are entertained by inquisitive mockingbirds that try to open backpacks. Everyone falls in love with the exuberant sea lions. We watched in amazement as

(Clockwise from above) Sally Lightfoot crab; giant tortoise; Gardner Bay beach; baby sea lions; hiking on a rocky path

large adult sea lions surfed the rolling tide along with local teens. When the awkward shuffling mammals tire or are full from eating fish, they waddle onto the beach, roll in the sand and nap. You must watch your step for fear of disrupting a sleeping pup. The islands’ name comes from the Spanish word “galápago,” meaning “tortoise.” On Santa Cruz Island, you travel by bus up to the highlands to watch the famed reptiles. They slowly maneuver their elephantine limbs to climb out of shallow ponds, then lumber forward to munch grass. Only 25,000 of these giants remain on the planet, here and in the Seychelles. Before the 19th century, hundreds of thousands of tortoises thrived worldwide, but pirates and buccaneers raided them. They kept the reptiles for fresh meat because they can survive without food or water for an entire year. The Darwin Research Station, also on Santa Cruz, is working to save the species. New hatchlings and young tortoises not ready to be freed are on view. Female tortoises abandon the nest after laying their eggs, so scientists dig them up and incubate and nurture the babies, which weigh as little as 1.8 ounces. They’re kept for approximately five years until they’re big enough to fend for themselves. The guides speak reverently of Lonesome George, the last tortoise found on Pinta Island and the last of his species, Chelonoidis nigra abingdoni. George became a symbol of conservation as researchers tried unsuccessfully to mate him with close subspecies before he died from heart failure in 2012. It is believed that, like many other giant tortoises, he had lived more than 100 years. On a tour of Pinta Island, which is shaped like a Chinese hat, we spied a few

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION GETTING THERE: Flights to Ecuador take four hours from Miami. Tourists often spend a night or two in Quito, the country’s capital, or Guayaquil before flying to the Galápagos. Direct flights arrive at either San Cristóbal or Seymour Airport on Baltra. Airplanes must be fumigated before landing. Luggage is again screened upon arrival, and all visitors pass through an additional Customs check. Plants, fresh flowers and live animals may not be brought to the islands. A $100 per person national park entrance fee is due upon arrival. Boats from the mainland are not allowed to take tourists to the islands. U.S. citizens do not need a visa to visit Ecuador and can stay for up to 90 days. CLIMATE: January to June is the warm but wetter season; July to December is dry.

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Temperatures range from 70 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. MONEY: No need to exchange currency; Ecuador uses the U.S. dollar as its official currency. Ecuadorian coins may be given in change. Credit cards are widely accepted. WHAT TO BRING: Video and underwater cameras are highly recommended, in addition to a DSLR or a point-and-shoot camera. Pack clothing in collapsible duffels to save room in ship cabins. Cruise lines provide snorkel gear and wetsuits. Bring quickdry shirts and shorts, cargo pants, water shoes or Teva sandals, sneakers for hiking (but not heavy hiking boots – it’s too warm and wet for those), a wide-brimmed sun hat and multiple bathing suits. Other essentials are sunglasses, sunscreen, aloe lotion and anti-nausea and anti-diarrhea medicine

(just in case). A small day bag that can fit a towel is handy for excursions. Wi-Fi is very scarce, so leave the laptop at home, and enjoy the escape. ACCOMMODATIONS: Cabins on Galápagos cruises are typically small, but lounges, dining areas and open decks are spacious and comfortable. I cruised aboard the Ecoventura line, a green pioneer in the industry that operates three 20-passenger yachts, including a brand new vessel. They offer itineraries with inclusive pricing, covering excursions, guides and meals, plus wine and beer during dinner. FOOD: Fabulous, fresh cuisine is served while cruising; breakfast and lunch are typically buffet-style, and dinner is a threecourse delight. Snacks are offered after outings.

The isolated marine reserve, which inspired Darwin's theory of evolution, includes a curious ecological system: flightless cormorants, iguanas that swim, tortoises that weigh up to 500 pounds and boobie birds that flaunt red, blue or black feet. If you're keen on nature, photography or ecology, this trip is a must.

Galápagos penguins, the only wild penguins to live north of the equator. My most unexpected event of the trip came that afternoon while snorkeling. I was observing a huge school of tropical fish, a ray and four white-tipped reef sharks when suddenly a group of penguins bulleted by. I could hardly contain my joy – I was swimming with penguins! Those three seconds of bliss gave me a new connection to planet Earth, and that magical memory remains my unexpected gift from the Galápagos, a souvenir I will always cherish. The last full day of cruising brought us to South Plazas, a desolate flyspeck of an isle with unusual 15-foot-high Dr. Seuss-like cacti, growing between cracks in rocks. South Plazas also harbors a spotty ground carpet of orange Sesuvium plants and lots of golden land iguanas. Later, we stopped at North Seymour Island, where our guide jokingly assured us we would “see more.” He was right. It’s the mother lode of breeding birds. Finally, we encountered the elusive blue-footed boobies, including a mating pair performing their courtship dance. The ritual began with a loud whistle, followed by the ruffling of feathers. Next, the male lifted his feet up and down while slowly turning in a circle. The female looked on demurely, pointing her head down, then up. Watching this spectacle felt like sneaking into a tryst. Continuing inland, we saw hundreds of magnificent black frigate birds along with their large chicks, which resembled growthspurt teenagers attempting to control their gangly limbs. These ominous-looking acrobats, with 5-foot wingspans, soar around the cliffs, and the males inflate scarlet throat pouches to attract females.

Finally, we arrived on Bartolomé Island, a place astronaut Buzz Aldrin claimed was like the moon. Barren, crater-like lava hills are inhospitable to most plants and animals. A wooden walkway with 364 stairs rewards climbers with a panoramic view of the bay and teetering Pinnacle Rock, the best-known landmark in the Galápagos. I felt so lucky to be there – and glad I had come when I did. Rumors abound that the Ecuadorian government wants to triple the number of visitors to the islands, which many fear will negatively impact the environment, as well as the quality of visits. I hope not. But, if you’re interested in visiting, you’d be wise to go soon. O

(Clockwise from above) black frigate bird; mating dance of the blue-footed boobies; Galápagos penguins; golden land iguana

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VERY MAY, A-LISTERS AND MOVIE BUFFS ALIKE FLOCK TO THE FRENCH RIVIERA

FOR A TWO-WEEK CINEMATIC CELEBRATION KNOWN AS THE CANNES FILM FESTIVAL, CELEBRATING ITS 70TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR. BUT THE CITY OF CANNES HAS MORE TO OFFER THAN CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS – IT’S ALSO THE PERFECT SPOT FOR A CHIC MEDITERRANEAN GETAWAY ALL SPRING AND SUMMER LONG. SO, IF YOU’RE IN THE MOOD FOR GREAT FOOD, TERRIFIC NIGHTLIFE AND SCENIC BEACHES, YOU’LL WANT TO BOOK A TRIP TOUT DE SUITE. HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. For starters, flights from South Florida to Nice require at least one stop, with a total travel time of about 13 to 15 hours. (Unless you’re arriving via private plane, in which case you’ll be able to touch down at the exclusive Cannes-Mandelieu Airport.) From Nice, Cannes is about 25 miles away, and there are several ways to get there. You can rent a convertible, put the top down and navigate the winding, picturesque drive yourself or take a local or express bus from the airport. Feel like upping the glam factor? Skip the roads altogether and arrive by helicopter. Azur Hélicoptère, for example, can get you and two friends there in 10 minutes for 460 euros (roughly $500). Once in Cannes, you have plenty of options for accommodations. If intimacy is a priority, you’ll want to check out the Villa Garbo. With only 11 rooms, it’s exclusive without being overly secluded – and only a 10-minute walk to the center of town. Added bonuses: a private beach and free nightly cocktail hour. It’s also a great bet for those on a budget. For gambling fans and nightlife aficionados, look no further than the Pullman Cannes Mandelieu Royal Casino, which features a state-of-the-art casino, a concert hall and a chic disco. By day, there’s a stunning pool, a fitness lounge and a golf course, as well as beachside watersports. If you’re looking to do Cannes like true Hollywood royalty, however, there’s really only one option: 84

You can rent a convertible, put the top down and navigate the winding, picturesque drive yourself or take a local or express bus from the airport. Feel like upping the glam factor? Skip the roads altogether and arrive by helicopter. the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc. Everyone from Elizabeth Taylor to Johnny Depp has stayed there, and, during the film festival, the grounds are literally a who’s who of Tinseltown. Should you be lucky enough to secure a reservation, you’ll be able to enjoy all the amenities of the worldrenowned landmark, including two

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fine dining restaurants, five tennis courts, three bars, a chocolate atelier, a spa, a beauty salon, luxury shopping boutiques, 33 seaside cabanas and a saltwater swimming pool that dramatically cuts into the edge of a cliff. Such luxury, of course, doesn’t come cheap. Rooms will set you back at least $600 a night, and, during the film festival, prices have been known to surge by a third. Thankfully, the hotel now accepts credit cards. In years past, guests had to pay by cash. Dining is a popular pastime in Cannes, which boasts more than 300 eateries ranging from familyrun cafés to five-star restaurants. If you’re watching your wallet, there are many restaurants along the harbor, like L’Assiette Provençale, that offer a three-course meal – including starter, main course and dessert – for around $35. For casual beach fare, it’s hard to beat L’Ondine, a local favorite for the past 30 years. Specialties include fresh seafood, salads, pasta and crêpes served in a relaxed, oceanfront setting. In addition to the cuisine, L’Ondine offers 130 beach chairs, along with towels, hot and cold showers and changing rooms, to rent for the day. The brasserie Côté Jardin changes its gourmet menu weekly and is widely believed to offer some of the

(Top row, from left) L’Ondine beach dining; L’Ondine Sole; L’Ondine beach; (Center, from left) Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc; Eden-Roc cabana area; Eden-Roc Champagne Lounge; Eden-Roc Bar Bellini; (Below) Eden-Roc pool

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Cannes Film Festival’s Great Auditorium

Cannes Do A Quick Guide To The Film Festival

The first Cannes Film Festival took place in 1946, but it wasn’t until the 1950s – when Hollywood luminaries like Cary Grant, Sophia Loren, Kirk Douglas, Grace Kelly and more started attending – that the festival began to grow into the international cultural event it is today. Each year, thousands of films are submitted from all over the world, but only about 50 full-length and 30 short films are chosen as part of the Official Selection. This year, the film festival, May 11-22, celebrates 70 years of cinematic greatness. While anyone is welcome to show up to get a glimpse of the glitterati, access to screenings proves more difficult. Unfortunately, to attend an official screening, you must hold an invitation or be an accredited attendee. If you don’t fall into one of those categories, however, you’re not completely out of luck. Nighttime outdoor showings at the Cinema de la Plage, which screens out-of-competition films as well as the classics, are open to everyone on a first-come, first-served basis. Beach chairs and blankets are supplied, or just bring your own towel and settle in. Tickets are available through the Cannes Tourism website. If controversial or avant-garde films are up your alley, anyone is welcome into the Critic’s Week screenings. Free tickets are limited, and first priority is given to badgeholders, but it’s worth checking out the ticket tent, next to the Miramar Hotel, for availability. Similarly, a limited number of tickets is sold for the Directors Fortnight portion of the festival. The ticket booth is located at the Théâtre Croisette at JW Marriott, but, even with tickets, you’ll need to line up early for screenings. Finally, should you be lucky enough to receive an invite to an official festival screening, you’ll want to arrive on time and dress the part. Think smart outfit choices by day and black-tie glamour at night. Cannes is, after all, the ultimate red carpet affair. 86

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most authentic French cuisine in the city. Should you tire of French fare, there’s Da Laura for Italian and Sushi Kan for Japanese. For a late-night supper and superb peoplewatching, head over to Bâoli, a restaurant known to attract the jet-set and featuring dancing after dark. Finally, if your appetite and your budget are prepared, make a reservation at the grand dame of Cannes gastronomy, La Palme d’Or. Located in the Grand Hyatt Cannes Hôtel Martinez, the only two-star Michelin restaurant in Cannes is revered for showcasing local ingredients in a highly elevated manner. Seafood, meat,

Feeling adventurous? You can also charter a yacht for the day from one of several local companies. Yacht Riviera, for example, offers everything from speedboats to full-service ships that sleep a dozen people. If the ocean isn’t your thing, there’s plenty more to occupy your time. Check out the art at the hotel La Columbe D’Or, where Matisse, Chagall, Calder and Picasso once stayed and where many of their pieces hang on the walls. There are many tours to take advantage of, including ones that will allow you to explore the nearby regions of Marseilles, Aix, Avignon and Monaco. Then there’s the world-class shopping. You’d be wise to leave extra room in your suitcase when you go to Cannes. From the quaint markets selling local goods along Rue Meynadier to the extremely high-end stores along La Croisette and Rue D’Antibes (think Celine, Lalique,

When the sun goes down, the fun really begins in Cannes. It’s a city made for night owls, where the bars stay open until 5 a.m. and the nightclubs until 7 a.m. game, cheeses and desserts are only some of the highlights on the everchanging seasonal menu. If you’re prepared to pay up to $150 for an entrée (the price of the Black Angus Chateaubriand, for example), it’s a meal you’ll never forget. With temperatures averaging from the 70s to the low 80s during the high season, you’ll want to spend your days by the sea. If your hotel doesn’t have beach access, there are 13 public and two municipal beaches, including the Plage Macé (open June through September), which has bathrooms, showers, lockers, chairs and umbrellas available to rent. Just be warned: No food or beverages are allowed. But, if you’re looking to eat, drink, swim and sunbathe, there are numerous private beach restaurants, like Miramar Plage or La Plage 45, where you can enjoy a leisurely meal and pay a fee to stay for the afternoon.

Chanel and Christian Dior), chances are you’ll find plenty of souvenirs. When the sun goes down, the fun really begins in Cannes. It’s a city made for night owls, where the bars stay open until 5 a.m. and the nightclubs until 7 a.m. Bâoli is one option for those looking to dance ’til dawn, along with Les Marches, which has a terrace offering panoramic views of the city, and Gotha, where celebs including Leonardo DiCaprio and Justin Bieber have been spotted getting their groove on. Cannes also offers a great music scene. Catch some jazz at Cotton Club or at the piano bar L’Amiral at the Grand Hyatt or listen to a live band at L’Enoteca. There’s also a surprising number of Irish bars in town, including Morrisons and The Quays. No matter how you spend your holiday in Cannes, it’s sure to be a bon moment. O

Photos by Jimmy De Paris; Food images by Aline Gerard

(Clockwise from top right) Bâoli cuisine; Bâoli sushi; Bâoli terrace; Bâoli interior; Bâoli fountain; Bâoli nightlife

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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

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ne hundred years ago this August, President Woodrow Wilson put pen to paper – and protected what is now 84 million acres of

American soil. In creating the National Park

Service, Wilson sought to “conserve the scenery

and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will

South Kaibab Trail

leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations,” as dictated in the federal act. Today, with the system comprising more than 400 areas in 50 states, we celebrate a century of stewardship and the splendor of these natural treasures. Here, we outline the must-see and mustdo aspects of five diverse national parks, spanning from coast to coast – and beyond. So, when you start planning your next trip, skip the theme parks, water parks and amusement parks and consider the national parks instead. After all, they were created for our enjoyment.

Grand Canyon National Park Arizona One of the largest canyons on the planet, the Grand Canyon does not disappoint in size or scope, comprising 277 river miles and measuring up to 18 miles wide and 1 mile deep. Its immensity is overwhelming and can only be truly appreciated in person. The

Stone Corral

WHAT TO SEE:

With a landscape almost too big and iconic to absorb, it really does help to visit educational exhibits. See the film at the Visitor Center and tour the Historic District built by the Santa Fe Railroad at the South Rim Village. Kolb Studio, clinging to the canyon wall, showcases the home of the canyon’s pioneering photographers. One of the most

Desert View Watchtower

Bucket list items at Grand Canyon National Park include an overnight mule ride to Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the canyon or a whitewater-rafting trip down the Colorado River. view of 2-billion-year-old sediment compressed into colorful strata is not only a great photo op but a chance to see what the earth looks like below the surface. Source: National Park Service

magnificent viewpoints is the 70-foot Desert View Watchtower, based on the art and architecture of the Hopi, from which you can see the canyon; the Painted Desert; and the landscape

Phantom Ranch

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Photo by Jim Peaco Old Faithful Geyser and Old Faithful Inn

Yellowstone National Park Wyoming, Montana, Idaho

of the ancestral home of the Navajo, Pueblo and Paiute people. WHAT TO DO:

You must hike at least partway into the canyon: Kaibab Trail to Cedar Ridge is a 3-mile round trip. Bright Angel Trail to Plateau Point (12 miles) ends with a great view of the Colorado River and a postcardperfect background. Bucket list items include an overnight mule ride to Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the canyon or a whitewater-rafting trip down the Colorado River.

Osprey Falls

GETTING THERE:

The Grand Canyon is 80 miles northwest of Flagstaff, Ariz.; 230 miles northwest of Phoenix; and 280 miles southeast of Las Vegas. A great way to arrive is via the Grand Canyon Railway from Williams, Ariz. Millions of tourists enter through the South Rim gateway, leaving the North Rim entrance free of traffic. However, it’s only open from May 15 to Oct. 15 annually, and it’s a five-hour drive to the South Rim, where most of the attractions are.

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

Older than the Park Service itself, Yellowstone became the world’s first national park in 1872. Spanning more than 2 million acres, the park features geysers and other geothermal phenomena, alpine lakes, thick forests, deep canyons, waterfalls and mountains and is a great wildlife viewing area (it’s the best place in the country to see wolves). It may sound cliché, but Old Faithful is a must at Yellowstone National Park. Although it’s not the largest geyser in the park, it erupts the most frequently, every 60 to 110 minutes, the water reaching up to 140 feet. WHAT TO SEE: It may sound cliché, but

Yellowstone wolf

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Old Faithful is a must. Although it’s not the largest geyser in the park, it erupts the most frequently, every 60 to 110 minutes, the water reaching

up to 140 feet. To avoid crowds, go at dawn or at night (the park is open 24 hours a day). The largest concentration of geysers in the world is in the Upper Geyser Basin, where Old Faithful is located, so take advantage of the boardwalks to witness these geothermal “volcanoes.”

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Tennessee and North Carolina With both the Blue Ridge Parkway, known as America’s most beautiful drive, and part of the Appalachian Trail within its borders, it’s no wonder that Great Smoky Mountains is the most-visited national park. The 800-square-mile park, which is 95 percent forest, is home to 1,600 flowering species and offers spectacular color in the spring, summer and fall. There’s plenty of short, quiet hikes that provide a sense of botanic biodiversity and the history of early settlement in the Appalachian Highlands. And don’t miss the signature blue haze in the mornings – just breathtaking.

the Mountain Farm Museum with its collection of historic farm buildings, including a working blacksmith shop where they can make a dinner bell. Walk the halfmile from the parking lot to Clingmans Dome to watch the sunset with a 360-degree view from the observation tower.

GETTING THERE: This is a driving destination. The main entrances are in Gatlinburg, Tenn., 45 miles from McGhee-Tyson Airport, and Cherokee, N.C., 60 miles from Asheville Regional Airport. Speed limits are low due to winding mountain roads. (It is not recommended to use GPS or vehicle navigation systems in the mountains.)

WHAT TO SEE:

Old Faithful

WHAT TO DO: Yellowstone is an amazing

outdoor classroom for kids. Families should look for ranger-guided tours or hire a ranger for half a day. They can give kids laser guns to take the temperature of thermal features while teaching them how to be safe around the scalding waters. For kids older than 8 (and adults under 240 pounds), consider a one- or two-hour horseback ride through sagebrush flats, woods and meadows to an Old West Country Cookout at Yancy’s Hole. GETTING THERE:

Bus tours are available from several surrounding towns, but you really need a car to see Yellowstone. The most dramatic way to arrive is flying into Jackson Hole Airport, which is inside Grand Teton National Park and has service from Salt Lake City, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Chicago, Atlanta and Denver. Why miss one of the most scenic airports in the world as well as a drive through the Tetons? The south entrance of Yellowstone is also in Grand Teton National Park, about 60 miles from the airport.

Most visitors barely leave their cars except for photo ops at scenic points, but the views are remembered for a lifetime. Some of the most popular destinations on the

Sunset from Clingmans Dome Observation Tower

There’s plenty of short, quiet hikes at Great Smoky Mountains National Park that provide a sense of botanic biodiversity and the history of early settlement in the Appalachian Highlands. And don’t miss the signature blue haze in the mornings – just breathtaking. 6-mile loop include Roaring Forks, with its rushing streams, old-growth forest and log cabins; Rainbow Falls, where rainbows can be seen in the mist; and Place of a Thousand Drips, a low-flow waterfall with countless cascading channels. You can walk behind Grotto Falls (but watch out for black bears) and explore the Greenbriar, a road with the most stunning flora in the park. WHAT TO DO: Get out of the car. Take at least the 3.5-mile roundtrip path from Newfound Gap parking area to Indian Gap on the Appalachian Trail just so you can say you’ve hiked it. Kids will love

Rainbow Falls

Place of a Thousand Drips

Grotto Falls

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Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Hawaii This national park is perhaps the most popular attraction on the Big Island, featuring the only “drivein” volcano in the world. Kids may be reminded of a powerful wizard’s cauldron as steaming red lava bubbles in a crater. Adults will be amazed by the forces within the earth that generate the explosive visuals at two of the world’s most active volcanoes: Kilauea and Mauna Loa. The whole park is like a science laboratory.

Holei Sea Arch

WHAT TO DO:

From the parking lot at Crater Rim Drive, descend through a lush rain forest to the bottom of a crater on the Kilauea Iki Trail. Dress appropriately to walk on solidified but still steaming lava. Bicyclists can avoid walking on the ground and pedal into the steaming caldera. Private companies offer guided tours on paved roads and trails from summit to sea. Also check out plane, helicopter and hot air balloon tours. Hike 210 feet to the top of a forested cinder cone, Pu’u Huluhulu, where you get 360-degree views of the park and the 18-mile Chain of

‘Apapane and nestlings

Mountain bikers

Adults will be amazed by the forces within the earth that generate the explosive visuals at two of the world’s most active volcanoes: Kilauea and Mauna Loa. Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is like a science laboratory. WHAT TO SEE:

The drama of the volcanoes is not to be missed. The eruption of Kilauea can be viewed at the Jaggar Museum overlook onto Halema’uma’u Crater. Morning and evening viewing are particularly spectacular, but a plume of volcanic gas is always visible at the fuming vent. Stop by the Kilauea Visitor Center to learn the legend of the fire goddess and why the park is sacred ground, and check the ranger report for road or viewing closures, depending on volcanic activity.

Craters Road, which offers stunning landscapes and ends where the lava buried the road in 2003. GETTING THERE:

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is located on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. Hilo International Airport, which is about 30 miles from the park, is served by inter-island carrier Hawaiian Airlines and by United Airlines. More airlines serve Kona International Airport, about 96 miles from the park.

Halema‘uma‘u

Kilauea Iki, Kilauea, Halema‘uma‘u and Mauna Loa

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Earthquake Trail

Lighthouse on Baker Island

Sunset from Schoodic Coast

Tide pool tour

Acadia National Park Maine Most of Acadia National Park is on Mount Desert Island – part park, private property and seaside villages – anchored by the town of Bar Harbor. Acadia boasts waves crashing and rumbling at Thunder Rock; craggy outcrops and coves housing peregrine falcons; serene lakes, rivers and rills; and the highest point on the North Atlantic seaboard, Cadillac Mountain at 1,350 feet, which receives the country’s first rays of sun at certain times of year. WHAT TO SEE:

The 27-mile Mount Desert Island Park Loop Road

Schoodic Peninsula

Jordan Pond House

features views of the ocean, lakes, forests and mountains as well as shoreline exploration points. Sand Beach inlet is one of the few sandy beaches in Maine and a great place to plop down and watch whipping waves after stretching your legs on a walk. Escape the crowds in other parts of the park: Islesford Historical Museum and Baker Island are accessible by passenger ferries and excursion boats. The pink granite shores of Schoodic Peninsula on the mainland – plus back roads, fishing villages and a wilderness preserve and wildlife refuge – feel like your own private Acadia. WHAT TO DO: Have lunch, afternoon tea or dinner at the Jordan Pond

Carriage Road Bridge

The pink granite shores of Schoodic Peninsula on the mainland – plus back roads, fishing villages and a wilderness preserve and wildlife refuge – feel like your own private Acadia National Park. House restaurant (yes, they have lobster) and then walk the Jordan Pond Trail. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride from Wildwood Stables. The crushed-stone paths cross stone bridges and are open to walkers and bikers, with no motor traffic. Ranger-led activities and private tours include sea-kayaking, bird-watching and tide pool exploration. Kids will love getting to

know mussels, sea urchins, periwinkles and hermit crabs. GETTING THERE: Direct flights from Boston’s Logan International Airport land at Hancock County Airport, 10 miles from the park. Or fly into Bangor, Maine, a little over 40 miles away. Guided bus and trolley tours, and a free island shuttle that stops at most points of interest, mean visitors can leave their cars on the mainland and roam freely. O WANT TO LEARN EVEN MORE ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE? Check out “National Parks Adventure 3D,” playing at the AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater in Fort Lauderdale, premiering Feb. 12. Visit mods.org.

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pparently, I’m not alone. According to the U.S. Travel Association, direct spending by domestic and international travelers in America totaled $644.9 billion in 2014, and U.S. residents logged 1.7 billion trips for leisure purposes. Each household in America would pay $1,147 more in annual taxes if it weren’t for the tax revenue generated by travel and tourism. “It’s a $2.1 trillion industry and is growing steadily,” says Cathy Keefe, media director of the association. And there’s good reason for the growth. “Traveling has huge psychological benefits,” says Dr. Loretto Maldonado, a Boca Raton-based psychologist. “We tend to drown in our own everyday stressors, so getting away helps give us per-

spective and see the ‘big picture.’ It forces us to take downtime, which can make most of us anxious if we are buried in the fast pace of our lives. We also learn how to see the best part of people in a more objective way and delve into new cultures, which expands our own horizons.” But, in this day and age, traveling can be complicated, especially with new rules and regulations regarding security and baggage. I can no longer travel with my trusted carry-on since many international airlines have lowered size and weight specifications. And, the last time I flew back from Toronto, I actually fainted while waiting more than two hours in a security line. But there are ways to minimize the hassles and make traveling even more enjoyable. Let’s ask the experts.

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Pllan Wissely Mary Lou Gallagher was a fl ight attendant with commercial airlines for more than 15 years before she founded Beyond & Above Corporate Flight Attendant Training in Fort Lauderdale 15 years ago. She has trained thousands of fl ight attendants and still travels extensively. “To get the best rate, book your flights on a Tuesday and after holidays,” she says. “The best days to travel are Tuesday through Saturday.” Getting great seats can be a challenge, especially for those who are long-legged. “Of course, the seats in fi rst and business class will always be the most comfortable,” says Gallagher. “Next, you want to ask for a bulkhead seat, preferably [near] the aisle, so you can stretch out and get up whenever you want. As a fl ight attendant, I feel the aisle seats are also safer in case of an emergency.”

Navigating airports can be tricky, especially as many are renovating and updating gates to accommodate travelers with mobile devices. “I recently got lost in Los Angeles airport and ended up in the wrong terminal,” she says. “Always ask a uniformed attendant for directions if you are not sure where you’re going. And always allow at least an hour and a half between connections in case your plane is delayed or you have to travel from terminal A to E. Unless you’re a speed walker or sprinter, you may not make it to your gate on time.”

Lea arn n abou ou ut the th cu cult ltur lt u e of o the h are rea a yo ou plan n to visiit. t. The here are r doze enss of trra ave el boo oks tha at expla ain lo ocal al cussto oms and offfe er key y phra asess th hat you sh ho oul u d le earn n to enhanc ce yourr vissitt. I th hiin nk k the he e image e of th the e ‘u ugly Americ can’ tou urist iss fad din ng, g but utt th he ere sometimes es iss an an att ttittude of en nti titl t em emen nt th t att can be irri irri rittating ta ng g. – Kim Zuccarello, travel agent, Protravel International

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To avoid fainting like I did, Gallagher recommends getting a security pass at any Customs office if you travel frequently. This drastically shortens the wait time for security lines. I applied for one online and went to Port Everglades for the final interview. It cost $100 for five years of being able to fast-track security lines in the United States. Whether or not travel insurance is worth the cost is really a personal decision, she says: “I never get it because, when I make my reservations, I know I am going, and I have never had a flight cancel on me.” She also believes that checking luggage is easier than carrying on. “I always check my bags at the curb, tip the attendant and never had my bags lost in all my years of traveling,” she says. “This way, I don’t have to drag the luggage through the terminal and then hoist it overhead.” Although you can use a phone app to obtain your boarding pass, she doesn’t recommend it. “It would be just my luck that my phone dies as I am getting ready to check through the gate,” she says. “I prefer bringing my paperwork with me.” Gallagher also suggests investigating the latest trend in traveling – hiring private or corporate jets that depart from executive airports. “With the cost of first-class tickets skyrocketing, many people are getting a group together and booking their own flight,” she says. “These smaller planes seat around 30 people or less and are extremely well-maintained. They also have the advantage of being able to land just about anywhere, unlike commercial airlines.”

Aztec Airways at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, for example, operates regularly scheduled flights on eight-seat Piper Chieftains to Eleuthera, Bahamas. The fee is reasonable – $259 each way – and passengers enjoy first-rate service from departure to arrival. “You can arrive 45 minutes before flight time, I check your passport and documents and off you go,” says Suzanne Tuccelli, flight co-coordinator for Aztec Airways. “You can even bring your dog along with you in the cabin for a small fee. And, because we fly lower than commercial airlines, the views are spectacular.”

Top Travel Apps GasBuddy: This app is for the road warrior. It locates the closest gas stations and provides approximate pricing. GateGuru: Have your own personal airport assistant with this handy app, which offers terminal maps as well as reviews of airport restaurants. Goby: Locate hot spots and events in any foreign city. You’ll find restaurants, hotels, museums and concerts right around the corner. Google Translate: Rapidly translate whole paragraphs of text or even the spoken word with this app. Simply say a phrase in English, and Google Translate will repeat your words in the foreign language of your choice. HotelTonight: This app may be a lifesaver if you’re stranded in a city with no reservations. It works with hotels in major metropolitan areas to offer last-minute rates for vacant rooms. Tripit: Be your own travel agent and plan every detail of your trip from car rental to lodging to restaurant reservations. Design your itinerary or have Tripit do it for you.

Pa ack Rig ghtt Amanda Perna, founder of The House of Perna fashion label in Delray Beach, is a seasoned designer who appeared twice on the TV show “Project Runway.” Before launching her own line, she designed for Calvin Klein in New York. “Hurricane Sandy and the bitter winters brought me to Florida,” she says. The frequent traveler, who recently got married in Italy, advises bringing

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pieces that can easily mix and match as well as a couple of “wild card” outfits for unexpected occasions. “I put my super-essential and important items in a carry-on so they are with me,” she says. “Then I pack the rest of my clothing in hardsided luggage so my things won’t get crushed.” Layering is key to her fashion strategy while traveling, she says: “I always bring clothing that can be layered. For example, I may pack a camisole with pants and a skirt that can be worn alone or slip a multipurpose blazer over the outfit for a more formal look. I try to bring shoes and accessories that will go with all the outfits.” Perna always travels in her signature Fabiana Jetsetter Pants because they are “easy to roll, don’t take up much space and don’t weigh very much.”

She adds: “When you roll your outfits instead of folding them, they don’t wrinkle.” Perna prefers packing silk garments, which also roll beautifully and are lightweight. Plus, since silk is a natural material, it breathes well and stays fresh longer. Once, her cosmetic bag exploded all over her suitcase, so she religiously double-bags all makeup and toiletry items. “A friend had her nail polish bottle break, spilling its contents all over her clothes, so we doublebag these items in a Ziploc as well,” she says. For convenience, Perna recommends 360-degree-rotating, four-wheel suitcases, which are much easier to maneuver. “There are often tremendous sales on luggage, so keep your eyes peeled for bargains,” she says.

Con nsu ult Th he Con ncie erge e When guests at the Boca Raton Resort & Club need assistance, Marci Fermin is their guardian angel. “I plan every aspect of their vacation or stay with us,” says the director of guest services/chef concierge at the Waldorf Astoria Resort. “A concierge assists guests with all their needs prior to arrival as well as when they are in-residence. We make dinner reservations, set up tours, obtain tickets to theaters, concerts and sporting events – whatever they need.” Fermin has been a concierge for more than 20 years, spending the last 12 years at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. “It used to be a profession dominated by men, but now women are in control – and for good reason,” she says. “We are more attentive to details; we are lovers and nurturers. My guests often become extended family members. Last weekend, I was in New York to attend the bat mitzvah of one of our clients. I met the young woman when she was 6 weeks old.” A good concierge can help visitors tap into the true character of a destination, she says, and she often arranges helicopter jaunts, Everglades tours, boat rentals and even surfing and scuba diving lessons to give guests a taste of Florida living. “We can also provide day trips to the Keys or Orlando,” says Fermin. “We want our guests to truly enjoy their stay and not have to think or work while they’re on vacation.” Fermin says she has often gone beyond the call of duty: “I recently shipped a guest’s ashes to London at the request of his wife. And, once, I managed to airlift a guest by helicopter who was staying in St. Maarten to a hospital in New York because his family was frantic and trusted me enough to coordinate this effort even though they weren’t staying at our resort.” Fermin says that travelers, especially those who don’t know anyone in the locale they are visiting, should take advantage of the concierge’s vast resources to enhance their vacation.

I alw ways che he eck my y ba b gs at th he curb b, tip the atttendan nt and neve verr had my ba ags lo l stt in alll my ye earss of trav veling ng. Th hiss way y, I don n’tt have e to dra ag th he lu ugga age th age ag t ro oug ugh h the te ermin nal and d th hen hoiistt it ov over erh er he d. head – Mary Lou Gallagher, founder, Beyond & Above Corporate Flight Attendant Training

“We can direct them to the best restaurants, even those that cater to gluten-free or special diets,” she says. “Although we work 10 to 12 hours a day, we really never go home because we are on-call for our guests’ every need. That’s how we build relationships and trust.”

depends on your budget and what you want to see and do. There are tours that offer active options like hiking and biking while others are more leisurely.” Pay attention to detail while perusing your choices, she says: “Check and compare all the options. The more expensive tours use better hotels that are usually situated right in the heart of the city while less expensive choices may opt for standard hotels on the outskirts. Are meals provided? Some tours only offer breakfast and select dinners while others are all-inclusive.”

Zuccarello says that a good tour company should provide more than just the tour. They should help with booking airfare and provide transfers from the airport to the hotel. “They should also advise you as to what is needed to get into the country you are visiting, like passports, visas and immunizations,” she says. But, she adds, it is ultimately up to the traveler to do his or her homework. “Learn about the culture of the area you plan to visit,” Zuccarello says. “There are dozens of travel books that explain local customs and offer key phrases that you should learn to enhance your visit. I think the image of the ‘ugly American’ tourist is fading, but there sometimes is an attitude of entitlement that can be irritating.” She cites, for example, Americans who are aghast when they don’t get ice in their sodas, “but that’s not the way soda is served in many countries,” she says. Another problem is that Americans tend to be bigger than average, she says, and most beds overseas are doubles – not queens or kings: “I know it sounds silly, but it’s one of the biggest complaints we hear. A good tour company can help arrange a more comfortable bed for your stay. Or check with TripAdvisor, which is a reliable source of information.” O

2016 Travel Hot Spots Ta ake A Tour Like many solo travelers, I rely on tours for most of my trips. I never mind paying a bit extra for the security and expertise of a professional leading the way. Kim Zuccarello, who has been a travel agent for 30 years and works for Protravel International in Boca Raton, encourages travelers to do their due diligence before selecting a tour. “Like anything else in life, you generally get what you pay for,” she says. “Choosing the right tour

Local experts share their picks for this year’s top destinations. “National parks celebrating 100 years, Australia/New Zealand and Alaska.” – Stacey Fugere, Boca Express Travel “European river cruises and Mekong River cruises, China and South Africa.” – Jay Shapiro, Five Star Travel “British Isles, the Baltic and Scandinavia.” – Lauren Jacob, Reid Travel

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Ultraluxury Expert

Scot Karp And Premier Estate Properties Connect Buyers And Sellers Scot Karp

t’s easy to see why Scot Karp is inter-

“Both sellers and buyers appreciate the

Board of Realtors® Professional Standards

nationally renowned as the go-to

ultrahigh level of service we provide,” says

Committee-Ethics and Arbitration. He is a

expert in Boca Raton’s ultraluxury condo-

Karp. “We are highly skilled at successfully

Gitomer Certified Advisor, trained to teach

minium market. With decades of experi-

marketing the most beautiful residences,

sales, marketing and customer service cours-

ence and a wealth of knowledge, he is

as well as identifying the most excellent

es. He also is certified by the Body Language

often recognized for his expertise. Ranked

opportunities for our buyers.”

Institute of Washington, D.C., as an instructor

by The Wall Street Journal as one of the top 250 real estate agents in the nation, Karp has sold more than $1 billion in high-end properties during his 36-year career. “There are only a handful of agents in

“WE ARE HIGHLY SKILLED AT SUCCESSFULLY MARKETING THE MOST BEAUTIFUL RESIDENCES, AS WELL AS IDENTIFYING THE MOST EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR BUYERS.”

the world who do what I do,” says Karp, director of the Ultraluxury Condominium Division for Premier Estate Properties.

Karp earned a degree in architecture and urban planning, enhancing his abil-

in body language and lie detection. Today, Karp takes pride in serving his

Considered the foremost expert with an

ity to explain the nuances of floor plans,

growing base of affluent clients.

unsurpassed understanding of the Gold

interior designs and building construction

“I greatly enjoy working with different

Coast’s finest condominium buildings, as

to local buyers, especially those who are

people, personalities and, of course, the

well as current trends in the ultraluxury mar-

new to the Florida lifestyle.

magnificent and beautiful properties I see

ket, Karp leads a five-person professional

Karp, who frequently speaks at confer-

every day. I am truly the luckiest guy in the

group that serves affluent U.S. and interna-

ences and coaches other agents locally

world – when you love what you do, it’s

tional clients with integrity and discretion.

and internationally, also serves on the area

not work.”

Premier Estate Properties is located at 800 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-441-7902 or visit premierestateproperties.com.

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Design Is In His DNA Sklar Furnishings’ Rick Howard Helps Stimulate Clients’ Imagination Rick Howard

ick Howard has spent most of his

create any look and feel they desire.

the board, and has donated merchandise

life in the furniture business. From

“We can help to make your home as

manufacturing to design, he has always

unique as you are, and we can help you

He also believes in giving back to the

prided himself on bringing innovative and

to create a space that suits your lifestyle,”

environment. Howard is a founding mem-

groundbreaking design to clients.

he says.

ber of the Sustainable Furnishings Council

Nearly 15 years ago, Howard “failed at retirement,” he says. So, after exploring the marketplace, he found a niche that needed to be filled and opened

From inception to completion, Sklar

to its ReStores.

and partners in creating forests through

“WE DON’T BUY INVENTORY TO SELL, WE BUY IT TO STIMULATE OUR CLIENTS’ IMAGINATION.”

Sklar Furnishings in Boca Raton, which he describes as a hybrid retail model. “We don’t buy inventory to sell; we buy

Furnishings also has its own service and

the Forest Initiative by donating a tree to

delivery teams.

one of Florida’s four natural forests each

it to stimulate our clients’ imagination,”

“We embrace the relationship with our

time someone purchases a wood prod-

says Howard. “We are a concierge service

customers not only at point of sale but also

uct. Sklar Furnishings also was one of the

in the furniture and design business.”

at delivery and follow-up,” he says.

first in the industry to implement LED light-

Howard travels the world to find unique

Howard not only gives his all to clients,

designs of the highest quality to fill his

but he also believes in giving back to the

ing, which has resulted in an 80 percent

23,000-square-foot Boca Raton show-

community. Sklar Furnishings has spon-

“We have been truly blessed, and we

room. Although the furnishings are decid-

sored the construction of two homes for

are proud to be able to support many

edly modern and feature clean lines, his

Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach

different organizations and charities here

15-member design team can help clients

County, where he serves as chairman of

in Palm Beach County,” Howard says.

drop in electricity usage.

Sklar Furnishings is located at 6300 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-862-0800 or visit sklarfurnishings.com.

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GOLDEN DELICIOUS

Accomplice Brewery & Ciderworks Brings Fresh Flavor To South Florida’s Beverage Scene

att Stetson seemed destined to open his own brewery. He comes from a long line of home brewers (dating all the way back to Prussia) and started making beer with his dad as a teen. After becoming a sommelier and working in the wine distribution business, he teamed up with his graphic designer girlfriend, Felonice Merriman, to launch Accomplice Brewery & Ciderworks last year in West Palm Beach. Accomplice currently offers an ever-changing variety of ciders, typically six to eight on any given day. Order a flight to sample them all. When we visited, we tried the classic Golden, Bone Dry Coffee (infused with local Subculture coffee), Wild Fermented Sour and Strawberry. Stetson deliberately keeps his

Felonice Merriman and Matt Stetson

ciders from veering into saccharine territory, and his creativity shines in limited-edition small batches like S’Mores, Bone Dry Pumpkin and Dry Hopped. The no-frills tasting room opened recently, and tours of the adjacent cider facility are available (the facility isn’t grand, but Stetson is a veritable font of knowledge on all things brewrelated). Plus, Accomplice guests can enjoy games, food trucks, outdoor seating and special art nights. For Merriman and Stetson, who live in Royal Palm Beach, it’s all

We are trying to distinguish ourselves from everyone else. – Matt Stetson, co-owner, Accomplice Brewery & Ciderworks

about producing beverages that are a little outside the norm. In addition to cider, the duo plans to create beer, sake, mead, wine and soda, as well as gluten-free beer, which is tailored for Merriman, who has celiac disease. (Their ciders are also naturally gluten-free.) “I do weird things that they don’t normally do in beer-making,” notes Stetson on their website. “We are trying to distinguish ourselves from everyone else.” They’ve teamed up with Brown Distributing, which has placed Accomplice ciders in local restaurants like Biergarten in Boca

Raton, Tryst in Delray Beach and The Brass Tap in Boynton Beach. Collaborations are key for Stetson and Merriman, according to their website: “In twenty years you make many connections. It’s your choice what you do with them. Matt has chosen to make many of them his ‘partners in crime.’ After all, beer is always better with friends.” And they’re always looking for more accomplices. O Accomplice Brewery & Ciderworks is located at 1023 N. Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach. Call 561-568-7242 or visit accomplicebrewery.com.

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An Ode To

GARLIC EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES OF THIS VERSATILE BULB

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lthough garlic is neither an herb nor a spice, it has been used to enhance food as far back as when the pyramids of Giza were built. This unassuming bulb packs a powerful punch and is an essential component of recipes around the world. Chefs and home cooks use it to enhance other ingredients or as the signature element of a dish. Its taste varies in depth and aroma depending on the way it is cooked – it can be used raw for an intense level of heat or baked for a milder taste. The following recipes, from “Garlic” by Jenny Linford, include delicious ideas for entrées, side dishes and breads that explore this bulb’s endless possibilities.

CHICKEN WITH 40 CLOVES OF GARLIC This is truly a dish for garlic lovers. Pot-roasting the bird makes for tender, flavorful chicken, aromatic with tarragon. Serve the cooked whole garlic cloves with the chicken so diners can squeeze the softened garlic out of the skins as a rich and tasty accompaniment. (Serves 6) INGREDIENTS 4 lb. free-range chicken Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1½ tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. olive oil 40 garlic cloves, separated but unpeeled ¹⁄³ cup vermouth or dry white wine Freshly squeezed juice of ½ lemon 1 cup good-quality chicken stock 1 handful fresh tarragon sprigs TOOLS Lidded flameproof casserole dish, large enough to hold the chicken INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken, and brown on all sides. Save the pan juices. Meanwhile, heat the casserole dish on the stovetop. Transfer

the browned chicken to the casserole dish. Tuck some of the garlic cloves into the cavity, sprinkle the rest around the chicken and pour the vermouth or wine on top. Allow to sizzle briefly, then pour in the buttery juices from the skillet, the lemon juice and the stock. Add the tarragon, placing a few sprigs inside the cavity. Bring to a boil on the stovetop, cover with the lid and transfer the casserole to the preheated oven. Bake, covered, for 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear. Transfer the chicken to a serving dish. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the garlic cloves to the dish. Pour the juices into a serving pitcher to use as a gravy, skimming off any excess fat. Serve the chicken with the garlic cloves and gravy.

ROASTED GARLIC ROSEMARY FOCACCIA Freshly made focaccia is always a treat, with roasted garlic adding a wonderful savory element and rosemary an appealing aromatic note. Serve on its own or with Italian charcuterie, such as prosciutto or mortadella, for a light meal. (Makes 1 loaf; serves 6) INGREDIENTS 3½ cups strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting 1 tsp. fast-action dried yeast 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. sugar 1¼ cups hot water 5 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 6 roasted garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 3 tbsp. rosemary leaves, finely chopped 1 pinch sea salt flakes TOOLS Large mixing bowl, oiled Baking sheet, greased INSTRUCTIONS

Mix together the flour, yeast, salt and sugar. Gradually add in the water and 2 tbsp. of the oil, bringing the mixture together to form a sticky dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic. Then work in the roasted garlic and 2 tbsp. of the rosemary. Transfer to the pre-

pared mixing bowl, cover with a clean, damp kitchen cloth and set aside in a warm place to rise for 1 hour. Break down the risen dough, and shape into a large oval on the prepared baking sheet. Using your fingertips, press into the dough to make numerous small indentations. Spoon 2 tbsp. of the oil over the dough, so that it fills the indents, and sprinkle the remaining rosemary on top. Set aside to rest for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Bake the focaccia in the preheated oven until golden brown. Spoon the remaining oil on top, and sprinkle with the sea salt flakes. Serve warm from the oven or at room temperature.

“Garlic” is written by Jenny Linford with photography by Clare Winfield. It’s published by Ryland Peters & Small – CICO Books – and retails for $21.95. Find it at rylandpeters.com or wherever books are sold.

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SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE One for shellfish lovers, this simple yet classic pasta dish offers a taste of the sea, Italian style. Fresh clams have a lovely sweetness and texture, flavored here simply but effectively with olive oil, garlic, white wine and parsley. (Serves 4) INGREDIENTS 2 lb. 3 oz. fresh clams Salt and freshly ground black pepper 14 oz. spaghetti

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6 tbsp. olive oil 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced, lengthwise 6 tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped ¹⁄³ cup dry white wine INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare the clams by rinsing them under running water and sorting through, discarding any that are open. Keep in the fridge until ready to cook. Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti, and cook until al dente; drain. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan.

Add the garlic, and fry gently until just golden, stirring often. Take care not to burn the garlic. Add the clams, 2 tbsp. of the chopped parsley and the white wine. Cover, and cook for a few minutes until the clams have opened. Discard any that remain closed. Season with pepper. Toss together the cooked spaghetti, clams and remaining parsley, adding just enough of the clam cooking liquid to moisten the spaghetti. Serve at once.

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ROASTED GARLIC TARTIFLETTE This classic French dish is a fine example of comfort food, with roasted garlic adding a mellow richness to the indulgent layers of creamy sliced potatoes and melted cheese. Serve with a crisp green salad. Delice du Jura is a French cheese that imparts a distinctive flavor and texture. (Serves 4) INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 onion, halved and finely sliced 3½ oz. pancetta or bacon, cubed 1¼ cups crème fraîche or sour cream 1¼ cups whole milk 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked 3 roasted garlic cloves, peeled and crushed to a paste Salt and freshly ground black pepper 13⁄4 lbs. waxy potatoes, such as Charlottes, very finely sliced ½ small wheel Delice du Jura cheese, thinly sliced with rind left on TOOLS 50-oz. ovenproof dish, greased INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 400° F. Heat the oil in a skillet. Add the onion, and fry, stirring often, until lightly browned and softened. Add the pancetta or bacon, and fry, stirring, for 2-3 minutes. In a large saucepan, mix together the crème fraîche or sour cream, milk, thyme leaves and roasted garlic paste. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and add the potato slices. Reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, for 8 minutes. Mix in the fried pancetta (or bacon) and onion. In greased ovenproof dish, layer in a third of the crème fraîche (or sour cream) and potato mixture. Top with a layer of cheese slices. Repeat the process, finishing with a layer of cheese. Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven until the potato slices are tender and the dish is golden brown. Serve warm from the oven. O

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Get Saucy with Vic & Angelo’s. Fragrant basil, imported Napoli tomatoes, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Give your palate a passport to ﬂavor and enjoy rustic, Italian cuisine. Coal oven-baked, thin-crust pizzas, house-made pastas, and other traditional dishes. Buon appetito! Lunch l Dinner l Weekend Brunch l Happy Hour Patio seating available. 290 E. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach l 561-278-9570 4520 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens l 561-630-9899 vicandangelos.com

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EAST FEAST: (Clockwise from left) Dragon Lounge; Peking Duck; Chirashi Bowl; Michael Pirolo and Jen Chaefsky; (Below) Pork Dumplings

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Bazi In Miami Beach Offers Complex Flavors In A Seductive Setting BY JULIE KAY

amed after the pillars of destiny in Chinese astrology, Bazi, which recently opened at the historic Marlin Hotel on Miami Beach, is unlike any Asian restaurant you’ve ever experienced. Under the helm of Chef Michael Pirolo and his partner, Jen Chaefsky, it’s hard to say what’s more unique and pleasing about this restaurant: the ambience or the food. Usually, one or the other has the edge, but, in this case, both are perfection. Let’s start with the lush decor. The dramatic dining room, with a

small party room found up a winding staircase, features red tufted banquettes, flickering candles and a massive gold dragon wall hanging imported from China. It has the feeling of 1930s Hong Kong, except for the music in the background, which is decidedly modern, a mix of easy listening and Caribbean tunes. A decent variety of wines is offered, with a particular emphasis on Chardonnays. But the cocktails are the real stars at Bazi. Created by beverage director William Rivas (known for his work at Sra. Martinez in the Design District), the menu includes Coke and a Smile (Beefeater gin, crème de noyaux, lemon, cocoa

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and cola foam), Text an Uber (Navy Strength Plymouth Gin, green chartreuse, maraschino and lime, served frozen) and more. The latter, served

The seafood dishes all came practically still alive (in a good way), thanks to the restaurant’s fishing boat that delivers fresh catches daily. We enjoyed the Cantonese-Style Florida Shrimp, with ginger, chives and Shaoxing wine; the Whole Crispy Silver Bream, with pickled green papaya in lettuce wraps; and the Famous Clams, engineered at Florida International University as part of a research project to design the perfect clam. The 22-ounce Grass-Fed Ribeye in miso butter with grapefruit

Under the helm of Chef Michael Pirolo and his partner, Jen Chaefsky, it’s hard to say what’s more unique and pleasing about this restaurant: the ambience or the food. Usually, one or the other has the edge, but, in this case, both are perfection. in a martini glass with a straw, was a cross between a tart piña colada and a margarita, refreshing and ideal for lightweight drinkers. After drinks, it was time to dine, and all eight dishes we sampled were excellent, particularly a side of Enoki Mushrooms, prepared with a white soy and scallion sauce and formed into spaghetti-like ribbons. We thought it was a heavenly pasta dish.

salt was well-seasoned, tender enough to cut without a knife and served at the perfect temperature. It may be a cliché, but you will definitely want to save room for dessert. Our pick is the Molten Chocolate Bowl, served with fresh passion fruit and Thai basil anglaise. It’s just a little bit of sweetness that promises to end your dinner with a flourish and won’t overfill you. O

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THE CAPITAL GRILLE Town

13 AMERICAN TABLE 451 E.

Center at Boca Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.1077 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

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ew York Grilled Cheese Co. has made a name for itself in South Florida by taking grilled cheese out of the frying pan and into the waffle press – and it’s opening soon in Boca Raton. It began as a small frozen yogurt shop in Wilton Manors that added grilled cheese to the menu, which quickly gained a cult following and prompted the father-son team to transition into a full grilled cheese restaurant. Now, the demand for melt-in-your-mouth sandwiches has prompted the opening of a second location near Mizner Park. Pressed melts include SoHo Sweet Cheeses, Blue Buffalo, Meat Packing District and Broadway Classic. Add a side of Bacon Lollipops, Disco Fries or Hot Pork Sundae (yes, you read that right), and you’re in for a new kind of comfort food experience. Those with a sweet tooth can indulge in the signature dessert, Hell’s Kitchen Bread Pudding, made with their famous soft bread and house-made custard, topped with white chocolate morsels and drizzled with marshmallow and berry sauces. At the new location, New York Grilled Cheese Co. will feature one-of-a-kind breakfast grilled cheese sandwiches, such as the Queens Chicken & Waffle Melt, as well as salads, vegan options and dessert grilled cheese items.

New York Grilled Cheese Co. is located at 493 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. Visit newyorkgrilledcheese.com. – Anastasia Lugvina

❘ 2200 W. Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.447.0024 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday.

Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday.

CUT 432 432 E. Atlantic

THE ALCHEMIST 100 Clematis

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.9898 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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. 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.) BAZILLE Nordstrom, Town

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. BREWZZI Glades Plaza ❘

2222 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561.392.2739

BURT & MAX’S Delray

Marketplace ❘ 9089 W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.6380 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. BUTCHER BLOCK GRILL Fountains

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CHOPS LOBSTER BAR Royal Palm Place ❘ 101 Plaza Real S. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.2675 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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

S. Federal Highway ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0122 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. GARY RACK’S FAT ROOSTER

204 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.266.3642 ❘ Breakfast MondayFriday. Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. 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 GRILLE ON CONGRESS

5101 Congress Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.912.9800 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner Monday-Saturday. HENRY’S The Shoppes at Addison

Place ❘ 16850 Jog Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.1949 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. HOUSTON’S 1900 N.W. Executive Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.0550 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. HUDSON AT WATERWAY EAST

900 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.303.1343 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

J. ALEXANDER’S University Commons ❘ 1400 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.9875 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. KE`E GRILL 17940 N. Military Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.995.5044 ❘ Dinner nightly. MADISONS NEW YORK GRILL & BAR 2006 N.W. Executive Center

Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.0808 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

Our New Seafood Menu Is Off The Hook. Discover Delray’s premier seafood restaurant, where bold ﬂavors and fresh ingredients are only part of the lure. Our live entertainment and colossal aquariums will delight your senses, and our ocean-themed cocktails and newly expanded seafood menu will catch you by surprise!

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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. MORTON’S, THE STEAKHOUSE

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 ❘

PIÑON GRILL The Terrace at Town Center ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.7770 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

TEMPLE ORANGE Eau Palm

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

RACKS DOWNTOWN EATERY & TAVERN Mizner Park ❘ 402 Plaza

TWENTYTWENTY GRILLE Royal

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.

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

TWO GEORGES AT THE COVE MARINA 1754 S.E. Third Court ❘

MAI HIBACHI 4801 Linton Blvd. ❘

Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.5888 ❘ Dinner nightly.

Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.421.9272 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

Delray Beach ❘ 561.499.2766 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly.

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Mizner Park ❘ 225 N.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.6746 ❘ Dinner nightly. SALT SEVEN 32 S.E. Second

OCEANS 234 234 N. Ocean Blvd.

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.7258 ❘ Dinner nightly.

THE OFFICE 201 E. Atlantic

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.276.3600 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 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 Tuesday-Friday. Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

SEASONS 52 2300 N.W. Executive Center Drive ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.9952 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. SIX TABLES 112 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.6260 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday by reservation. SUNDY HOUSE 106 S. Swinton Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.5678 ❘ Lunch TuesdaySaturday. Dinner TuesdaySunday. Brunch Sunday.

Steak Sandwich at The Office

BUDDHA SKY BAR 217 E.

Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

561.450.7557

BLUEFIN SUSHI THAI GRILL

861 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.981.8986 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. CAY DA VIETNAMESE 7400

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 6060 S.W. 18th St. ❘

#108 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.8808 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

FAH ASIAN BISTRO Boca Valley

8841 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘

SAITO’S JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

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

561.218.8788 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

HOUSE OF SIAM 25 N.E.

Boca Raton ❘ 561.923.9378 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

Second Ave. ❘ #116 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.9191 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. JAPANGO Regency Court ❘ 3011 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.999.1263 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. 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.

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

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. STIR CRAZY FRESH ASIAN GRILL

Town Center at Boca Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.7500 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

KAO TONG 217 E. Palmetto

SUSHIGO 477 N. Federal

Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2999 ❘ Lunch and dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.7888 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

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

LA TRE 249 E. Palmetto Park

Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.4568 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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

41 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8688 ❘ Lunch MondaySaturday. Dinner nightly.

N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.0278 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday. Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

KAPOW! NOODLE BAR Mizner

116

MAGIC RICE 1668 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.7534 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

REBEL HOUSE 297 E. Palmetto

5550 N.W. 40th St. ❘ Coconut Creek ❘ 954.977.6700 ❘ Dinner nightly. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.428.2539 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sunday.

Palm Place ❘ 141 Via Naranjas ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.990.7969 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

SUSHI RAY The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.9506 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. SUSHI THAI 100 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.4448 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

taste listings MISSISSIPPI SWEETS BBQ CO.

9858 Clint Moore Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.883.6088 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

2399 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.6779 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly.

UNCLE TAI’S The Shops at Boca

PA BBQ GRILL 1198 N. Dixie

Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.8806 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly.

Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.416.7427 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

YAKITORI SAKE HOUSE Royal

Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.488.9688 ❘ Lunch TuesdaySaturday. Dinner nightly.

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-Thursday. Dinner daily. 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 ❘ ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 561.997.9557

SWEET DEWEY’S BBQ 9181

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. HABIT BURGER Delray Place ❘ 1831 S. Federal Highway ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0934 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

SHULA BURGER Delray Marketplace ❘ 14917 Lyons Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.404.1347 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.0033 ❘ Dinner nightly.

ZINBURGER WINE & BURGER BAR Town Center at Boca Raton

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

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

ST. TROPEZ 7860 Glades

CONTINENTAL

Road ❘ Suite 130 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. 561.368.4119

THE BOCA BEACH HOUSE 887 TEA-LICIOUS TEAROOM & GIFTS E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.826.8850 ❘ Breakfast and lunch daily. 4997-B W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.5155 ❘ Breakfast and BOHEME BISTRO 1118 E. lunch Monday-Saturday. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.4899 ❘ Breakfast, lunch FARM-TO-TABLE/ORGANIC and dinner daily. APROPO KAFE 147 S.E. DORSIA RESTAURANT 5837 First Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.1223 ❘ Lunch and N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.961.4156 ❘ Dinner nightly. dinner Monday-Saturday. JOSEF’S TABLE Polo Shops ❘

FARMER’S TABLE 1901

M.E.A.T. EATERY & TAPROOM

5030 Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.2700 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

561.417.5836 ❘ Breakfast, lunch

Cendyn Spaces ❘ 980 N. Federal Highway ❘ Suite 115 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.2600 ❘ Breakfast MondayFriday. Lunch and dinner daily.

LA CIGALE 253 S.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0600 ❘ Dinner nightly.

NEW WAVE

GARY RACK’S FARMHOUSE KITCHEN Royal Palm

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

FONDUE

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

and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

MAX’S HARVEST 169 N.E.

Oceans 234 In Deerfield Beach Debuts Fresh Changes eerfield Beach waterfront favorite Oceans 234 just unveiled a hot new makeover, with an even better ocean view, a revamped interior and re-imagined menus. This winter, Oceans 234 reopened after three months of large-scale renovations. No longer blocked by any walls, the picturesque ocean, beach and pier now can be viewed in all their glory via state-of-the-art floor-toceiling windows. The new contemporary-chic décor follows this prevailing theme of inviting the outdoors in, featuring a natural color palette of warm browns and greens, with pops of vibrant turquoise and tangerine. The menus, offering an array of Florida-inspired dishes and cocktails, were re-created by Chef Victor Franco. Seafood dishes include a selection of local fish, such as Pistachio Mahi-Mahi, with vanilla-rum butter sauce; sushi; cold-water oysters; and raw or steamed clams.

N. Military Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘

Place ❘ 399 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.826.2625 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

B I T E S/

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LE RIVAGE 450 N.E. 20th St. ❘

THE LITTLE CHALET 485 S.

Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

561.325.8000

THE MELTING POT 5455 N.

Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

561.997.7472

FRENCH From the bar comes the tempting Moët Ice Mojito, with Champagne, fresh mint and lime, served over ice. Cheers to that!

Oceans 234 is located at 234 N. Ocean Blvd., Deerfield Beach. Call 954-428-2539 or visit oceans234.com.

BISTRO PROVENCE 2399

N. Federal Highway ❘ #4 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.2340 ❘ Dinner nightly. CARPE DIEM 110 E. Atlantic

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

– Amanda van Wyk

Photos by Papphoto

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taste listings 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-Sunday. KATHY’S GAZEBO CAFÉ

Spanish River Center ❘ 4199 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.6033 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner Monday-Saturday. LA FERME 9101 Lakeridge

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

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

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

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 ❘ 561.325.7122 ❘ 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. TAVERNA KYMA 6298 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.2828 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. TAVERNA OPA 270 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.303.3602 ❘ Dinner nightly.

INDIAN SAPPHIRE INDIAN CUISINE Royal

Palm Place ❘ 500 Via de Palmas ❘ Suite 79 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.2299 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 120

ITALIAN ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA Shops at Boca Grove ❘

IL BACIO 29 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.865.7785 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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.

IL GIRASOLE RESTAURANT 1911 S. Federal Highway ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.3566 ❘ Dinner nightly.

ARTURO’S 6750 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.7373 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.0668 ❘ Dinner TuesdaySunday.

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ #239 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.3777 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. CAFE MED BY BICE 2096

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

JOSEPHINE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 5751 N.

LA STELLA'S RESTAURANT

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

Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.8403 ❘ Dinner nightly. MAGGIANO’S 21090 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8244 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN

MARIO’S OSTERIA 1400 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.239.7000 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

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-Friday. 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. DOMINICS 8177 W. Glades Road

Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. 561.994.3495

RISTORANTE SAPORI Royal

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

561.899.0888

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

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

RENZO’S OF BOCA 5999 N.

MATTEO’S RESTAURANT 233 S. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.0773 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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 ❘ 561.495.5570 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. TRAMONTI 119 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.1944 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. TRATTORIA ROMANA 499 E.

Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

MEATBALL ROOM Regency

561.393.6715

Court ❘ 3011 Yamato Road ❘ Suite A19 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.409.4111 ❘ Dinner nightly.

TUCCI'S FIRE N COAL PIZZA

MERLINO’S 9 S.E. First Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.756.8437 ❘ Dinner nightly. NICK’S NEW HAVEN-STYLE PIZZERIA & BAR Glades Plaza ❘ 2240 N.W.

50 N.E. First Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.2930 ❘ Lunch TuesdaySaturday. Dinner nightly. VENETIAN PARKLAND RISTORANTE BY RENZO

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

7625 N. State Road 7 ❘ Parkland ❘ 954-345-9282 ❘ Lunch and dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

NINO'S Fifth Avenue Shops ❘ 1930 N.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.8990 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

VIC & ANGELO’S 290 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.9570 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

PELLEGRINO'S RISTORANTE

VILLAGIO ITALIAN EATERY Mizner Park ❘ 344 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.447.2257 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

3360 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.5520 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

VILLA ROSANO The Reserve ❘

❘ 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.

78 S. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.8858 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday.

FRANK & DINO’S 718 S. Federal

POSITANO 4400 N. Federal

VINO WINE BAR AND ITALIAN TAPAS 114 N.E. Second St. ❘

Highway ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2920 ❘ Dinner nightly.

Boca Raton ❘ 561.869.0030 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

954.427.4909

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taste listings 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.

KOSHER ASIA SUSHI/WOK/GRILL The Fountains ❘

7600 Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8100 ❘ Lunch Sunday-Friday. Dinner Sunday-Thursday. BOCA GRILL Somerset Shoppes ❘ 8903 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.8434 ❘ Lunch Sunday-Friday. Dinner Sunday-Thursday. 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. THE CUBAN CAFE Plumtree Centre ❘ 3350 N.W.

Boca Raton Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.8860 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner Monday-Saturday. PADRINO’S Mission Bay Plaza ❘ 20455 State Road 7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.1070 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

MEDITERRANEAN/TURKISH ALADDIN’S EATERY 21200 St. Andrews Blvd.

Early Bird Special

5-6:30pm • 3 Course Menu

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❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.9466 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 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

Polo Club Shoppes 5030 Champion Blvd. #D3, Boca Raton, FL 33496

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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 ❘

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t was an unforgettable evening recently at the Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Society Dinner at the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach as supporters raised more than $100,000 to fund music education. The Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Society consists of individuals, foundations and businesses who support the mission of Nat King Cole Generation Hope on an annual basis in a substantial way. Twin daughters of music legend Nat King Cole, Timolin Cole Augustus and Casey Cole Hooker of Boca Raton, launched Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc., to honor the legacy, music and life of their father in 2008 after learning of budget cuts in public schools affecting the arts. Nat King Cole Generation Hope values music as a critical learning tool that keeps students engaged in school, helps develop well-rounded individuals and encourages skills that are vital for success in the 21st century. Research has proven that access to a quality music education engages

students in the classroom and increases graduation rates; improves early cognitive development, math and reading skills; enhances learning in other core subjects; develops critical thinking and leadership skills; and fosters self-esteem and the ability to work in teams.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;As our organization is a publicly funded nonprofit organization, we have been blessed to have such strong support across the country, especially here in Florida and New York,â&#x20AC;? Augustus says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are proud of the programs and services we

have been able to provide to children in need and we hope to continue for years to come.â&#x20AC;? Adds Hooker: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our father was a trailblazer in the music industry and will live forever through his style, grace and unforgettable music. Our mother, Maria, also an entertainer, sang with Duke Ellington and was known for supporting multiple causes throughout her life. By sharing our familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history and giving students the opportunity to enhance their musical talents and abilities, our familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legacy lives on.â&#x20AC;? Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception with a showcase of Nat King Cole memorabilia; a performance from children in the Generation Hope Summer Strings program; dinner with music by Steinway Ambassador Gary Clark; and a performance by Latin Grammy winner Nestor Torres. O For more information, call 561-213-8209 or visit natkingcolegenhope.org.

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CUT A RUG

Donna Klein Jewish Academy’s Benefit Ball And Auction To Include Ultimate Dance Party

ttendees of Donna Klein Jewish Academy’s annual Benefit Ball and Auction will dance the night away at The Polo Club of Boca Raton on Feb. 20. The theme is “We Hope You Dance – The Ultimate Dance Party.” The gala’s honorary chair is Linda R. Kaminow, and event chairs are Lynne and Alan Goldberg. Proceeds from the event will benefit the school’s programs and need-based tuition assistance. As guests dine, dance, socialize and bid on prizes – including international trips, collectibles, memorabilia, fi ne jewelry and unique objets d’art – they also will be treated to interactive entertainment. A highlight will be the presentation of the Linda R. Kaminow Visionary Leadership Award to longtime

principal of Lower School Judaic Studies, Yafa Levit. Levit has dedicated 25 years to educating students at DKJA, and she will retire at the end of the school year. “We like to keep it a surprise, but we promise that this year’s celebratory aura will definitely reflect an incredible party vibe,” says Lynne. “Our family has been involved with DKJA’s gala for the past 18 years. Every year, the event has a unique flavor of its own. This year will be no exception. We are excited to put on our dancing shoes!” The exclusive magazine sponsor is The Boca Raton Observer. Event sponsors are the Sandelman Foundation, Gregory’s Fine Jewelry and GL Homes. Known for its rigorous curriculum integrating challenging Judaic and

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general studies, DKJA is the only K-12 Jewish day school in the country recognized as a FranklinCovey Leader in Me School. In 2015, DKJA was honored as the only Jewish day school in the world to be selected as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School – a leadership model for schools internationally. O For more information, call 561-558-2122 or visit dkja.org.

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LOOKING FORWARD

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JARC’s 30th Annual Gala To Reflect On Organization’s Past And Future

resenting a retrospective of where the organization has been and where it is going, JARC’s 30th Annual Gala will take place at Boca West Country Club on March 6. Chaired by Peter and Elizabeth Levine, the event will feature live and silent auctions, chaired by Ellen Gechter and Marcia Kaufman, including a chance to win a trip to the New York City Wine & Food Festival. “The past 30 years have been a partnership between our families, staff, board and community,” says Debra Hallow, executive director of JARC. “I am most proud of the growth and expansion of our services because each program and activity gives our clients the opportunity to grow, increase their repertoire and move out of their comfort zone.” Scott Goldenberg, who has been with JARC for eight years, explains he came to the organi-

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zation to be independent: “I work, I live in a group home, I bowl, I am in the drama program, I clean and do laundry and I do aerobics. I came here to do things for myself.” JARC Florida, a nonprofit and nonsectarian organization based in Boca Raton, provides group homes, apartments and vocational training for adults with developmental disabilities. It strives to assist each individual with becoming all he or she is capable of and encourages this growth in a caring, nurturing environment. It is the mission of JARC, in partnership with the families of its clients, to promote independence, dignity and self-respect in order to create more fulfilling lives. JARC currently operates 10 group homes in the Boca Raton and Delray Beach area for adults with developmental disabilities. JARC offers apartment living for those who do not require 24-hour supervision as well as vocational training in the Mel & Elaine Stein Living and Learning Center. The organization was created in the mid1980s in response to the needs of families with adult children with developmental disabilities. O For more information, call 561-558-2550 or visit jarcfl.org.

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The Event, Featuring Henry Winkler, To Celebrate Jewish Community

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undreds from throughout South Palm Beach County will come together on Feb. 23 at B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton to celebrate the Jewish community’s accomplishments. They’ll also hear from Henry Winkler, the actor and producer best known for his award-winning role of Fonzie on “Happy Days.” The Event festivities will kick off with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a showcase of the Jewish community’s wealth of resources. “Last year, The Event drew more than 600 people who came to celebrate how we are able to do so much for so many,” says Nancy Gefen, who is cochairing the evening with her husband, Greg, and Chuck and Gayle Lichtman, along with founding chairs Debra and Larry Halperin. “We are excited to hear from Henry Winkler, whose remarks promise to be both entertaining and inspiring,” Chuck says. “There’s a real renaissance tak-

ing place in our Jewish community, and The Event will be a unique occasion to celebrate and amplify this growing awareness and pride in how we feed, protect, teach, inspire, save and comfort so many.” This special night benefiting the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County will offer great food (dietary laws observed) and entertainment. A minimum household contribution of $365 to the 2016 Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign is required to attend. The Event is sponsored by Berger Singerman; Brown’s Interior Design; CBIZ MHM, LLC; HJ SIMS; Hotwire Communications; Mozart Café; The Butcher Block Grill; and Suffolk Construction. The Boca Raton Observer is the exclusive magazine sponsor. Winkler’s portrayal of Arthur Herbert Fonzarelli for 10 seasons of “Happy Days” made him one of the most recognized actors in the world, and he won two consecutive Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor in a Comedy Series. He also wrote a series of best-selling children’s books with his partner, Lin Oliver, entitled, “Hank Zipzer: The World’s Greatest Underachiever,” inspired by his personal struggle with learning challenges. O For more information, call 561-852-5031 or email kathleenb@bocafed.org.

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MEETING OF MINDS

Fourth Annual Drug Abuse Summit Puts Spotlight On Society’s Stigmas

ecently, prominent members of the health care and law enforcement communities, scientists, elected officials, educators and other community leaders discussed current local trends in mental health and substance abuse with concerned citizens and community partners. The fourth annual Drug Abuse Summit took place at Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience in Jupiter and was broken into three different panel discussions. Topics included stigmas, the role of the media and next steps locally.

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“As a committed community partner, it is our responsibility to initiate and continue conversations about the current state of mental health and substance abuse in our communities,” says Kae Jonsons, CEO of Hanley Center Foundation. “Part of Hanley Center Foundation’s mission is focused on substance abuse prevention efforts, which includes collaborating with other like-minded organizations. … This year was our most successful event yet and it is our hope that these conversations continue to lead to improved awareness and community education.” The half-day discussion was free and open to the public, thanks to cohosts GL Homes, Hanley Center Foundation, Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation. Florida Power & Light Company was the presenting sponsor. “Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience has been proud to play a role in the annual Drug Abuse Summit,” says Barbara Suflas Noble, Max Planck Foundation CEO. “Our institute is committed not only to our research … but also to community outreach and engagement, leading to a more informed and better educated public.” O For more information, call 866-7-HANLEY or visit hanleycenterfoundation.org. 138

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St. Paul Lutheran Church And School To Host Night To Shine Prom For Special Needs

t. Paul Lutheran Church and School in Boca Raton recently announced that it will serve as one of more than 100 churches around the world to simultaneously host Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, on Feb. 12. Night to Shine provides an unforgettable prom night experience for people with special needs, ages 16 and older. The movement will take place in 41 states across the nation and seven countries around the world – and the numbers continue to grow. Every guest of Night to Shine will enter the prom on a red carpet complete with welcoming, friendly paparazzi. Once inside, guests will receive VIP treatment, including hair and makeup stations, shoe-shining stations, corsages and boutonnieres, a karaoke room and dancing. The highlight of the night will be when every guest is crowned a king or a queen of the prom.

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SPEAKING OUT Melissa Rivers To Keynote 4th Annual JFS Reflections Of Hope Luncheon

elevision star Melissa Rivers will keynote the 4th Annual Reflections of Hope Luncheon on Feb. 25 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. The event was created in an effort to break the stigma associated with mental illness and benefit the mental health services of Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS). Rivers is best-known for working in tandem with her late mother, Joan, in establishing the “red carpet” franchise for E! Entertainment Television. The Ivy League graduate is an accomplished television producer and author of multiple books. “This powerful event provides hope and inspiration and opens the door to a world of possibilities,” says Nancy Schiller, who is chairing the luncheon with Isabel Friedman and Robin Rubin. “As the daughter of a schizophrenic mother and the mother of a schizophrenic daughter, I felt early and learned deeply the stigma and challenges of mental illness.”

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SOUND OF HOPE

Children’s Holiday Music-Thon Raises Funds For Grieving Kids

ITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, with help from Palm Beach County music teachers, hosted its fifth annual Music-Thon fundraiser recently at The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens. More than 200 music students and teachers came together to play and sing during the 12-hour Music-Thon. “The event raised thousands through pledges, sponsors and direct donations from the public during the Music-Thon, which were donated to VITAS Community Connections [VCC],” says Susan Acocella, VITAS general manager. “We are grateful for the community’s support and are committed to the patients and families we serve and enjoy giving back to others.”

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The event raised thousands through pledges, sponsors and direct donations from the public during the Music-Thon, which were donated to VITAS Community Connections. – Susan Acocella, general manager, VITAS

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The VCC, established in 2010, is a nonprofit foundation for VITAS employees, patients and families to donate funds to support special needs patients and families within their communities as well as to help local health and medical nonprofits. Funds from the Music-Thon will help the VCC pay for full accommodations for 40 to 50 children to attend Camp VITAS, a free, overnight bereavement camp that provides support to children and teens who have lost loved ones, taking place in April at Camp Owaissa Bauer in Homestead. “The Music-Thon is a festive event that brings people together,” says Thomas Dalton, VITAS music therapist. “For five years, we have been able to send more than 200 grieving children to Camp VITAS free of charge.” Grief support and music therapy are just two of the many services VITAS provides to its terminally ill patients and families. VITAS music therapists use the power of music to help heal and transform lives by helping to guide patients and family members, including children, to express emotions through singing, playing instruments and songwriting. Additionally, VITAS’ trained bereavement specialists provide information about grief and facilitate support groups throughout South Florida. O For more information, call 800-93-VITAS or visit vitas.com. 144

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REVVED UP

Braman Motorcars And Best-Selling Author Team Up For Training

raman Motorcars recently partnered with New York Times best-selling business author Grant Cardone to train Braman employees in the principles for success outlined in his book “The 10X Rule.” Cardone also hosted a Braman Motorcars-sponsored public book signing at Ruth’s Chris Steak House in CityPlace in West Palm Beach. Cardone is a business strategist with expertise in marketing, branding and social media. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies such as Google, Northwestern Mutual, Ally Bank, Morgan Stanley, State Farm and Allstate, as well as millions of entrepreneurs worldwide. He also works with the Pentagon to create courses for troops transitioning to civilian life. “Braman Motorcars is already one of the top dealerships in the country, but with the accelerated evolution and steadily increasing competition

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Braman Motorcars is already one of the top dealerships in the country, but with the accelerated evolution and steadily increasing competition of today’s business environment, success cannot be just a set of company policies and procedures. – Richard Bustillo, general manager, Braman Motorcars

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Block success cannot be just a set of company of today’s business environment, policies and procedures; it must be something every employee embraces on a personal level, a way of doing things that becomes a part of their lives,” says Richard Bustillo, Braman Motorcars general manager. “And we feel that the 10X program will give us the tools to achieve that.” According to the 10X Rule, extreme success, by definition, lies beyond the realm of normal action. Luck and chance must be removed from the business equation, and team members must embrace the idea that success is their duty, obligation and responsibility. “We live in extreme times and can no longer afford the ‘business as usual’ attitude,” says Cardone. “Since the game has changed, it’s important to change the game you play in order to advance your position down the field.” Braman Motorcars, one of the top-ranked dealerships in the country, has been serving West Palm Beach for more than 30 years as an authorized Rolls-Royce, Bentley, BMW, Porsche and MINI dealer. Braman RollsRoyce Palm Beach was named the 2015 national and global Dealer of the Year by Rolls-Royce. O

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FEB. 9 There “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” to keep Diana Ross from belting out a tune. The 71-year-old songstress, who gained acclaim as both a solo artist and the lead singer of The Supremes, shows no signs of slowing down – as fans will observe at her 8 p.m. show, part of the In the Name of Love Tour, at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Her enduring talent was evident at a recent concert. “The show was a nonstop cavalcade of hits with a depth and momentum that belied the modest 80-minute runtime,” according to The Boston Globe. Ross has garnered scads of awards over the years, including an Oscar nomination for her role as Billie Holiday in “Lady Sings The Blues,” a Golden Globe, a Tony, a BET Lifetime Achievement Award and being declared the most successful female singer of all time by “Guinness World Records.” She has sold more than 100 million records and topped the charts with such hits as “You Can’t Hurry Love” and “Reach Out and Touch.”

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Adrienne Arsht Center For The Performing Arts Of Miami-Dade County

1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org Feb. 2-7 “Motown The Musical” Show times vary. Feb. 24 THROUGH March 6 “The Phantom Of The Opera” Show times vary. 148

HE WRITES THE SONGS: “Barry Manilow, One Last Time!” will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 5 at the BB&T Center

AmericanAirlines Arena

601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 786-777-1000; aaarena.com Feb. 7, 9, 20, 22, 24 Miami Heat Basketball Game times vary. Feb. 28 Harlem Globetrotters Game begins at 4 p.m.

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AutoNation® IMAX® Theater

Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 S.W. Second St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-6637; mods.org Feb. 1-11 “Wild Africa” – IMAX 3D Theater Show times vary.

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center

3385 N.E. 188th St., Aventura, 305-466-8002; aventuracenter.org Feb. 14 Ben Vereen: “Steppin’ Out Live With Ben Vereen” Show begins at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 & 29 New Shanghai Circus Show times vary.

BB&T Center

1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise, 954-835-7469; thebbtcenter.com Feb. 4, 6, 12, 13, 15, 18, 20, 25 Florida Panthers Hockey Game times vary. Feb. 5 “Barry Manilow, One Last Time!” Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16 Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

happenings calendar Feb. 27 Jeff Dunham “Perfectly Unbalanced” Show begins at 5 p.m.

Coral Springs Center For The Arts 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, 954-344-5999; coralspringscenterfor thearts.com Feb. 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28 “I Love You Because” Show times vary.

Hard Rock Live

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954-797-5555; hardrocklive hollywoodfl.com Feb. 9 Diana Ross Show begins at 8 p.m. PERFECT TENOR: Andrea Bocelli will bring the romance at 8 p.m. on Feb. 13 & 14 at Hard Rock Live

Feb. 13 & 14 Andrea Bocelli Shows begin at 8 p.m. Feb. 24 “Experience Hendrix” Show begins at 8 p.m. Feb. 27 The Beach Boys Show begins at 8 p.m.

James L. Knight International Center

400 S.E. Second Ave., Miami, 305-416-5970; jlkc.com Feb. 18-27 “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus Live!” Show times vary. 150

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Kravis Center For The Performing Arts

Feb. 1 THROUGH May 1 Boca Raton Museum Of Art Andy Warhol Exhibitions Three exhibitions reflect the life and work of one of the 20th century’s most iconic artists. Takes place at Boca Raton Museum of Art. Show times vary. For more information, call 561-392-2500 or visit bocamuseum.org.

701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561-832-7469; kravis.org Feb. 3 Patti LaBelle Show begins at 7 p.m. Feb. 6 Penn & Teller Show begins at 8 p.m. Feb. 18-28 “Lennon: Through A Glass Onion” Show times vary.

Mizner Park Amphitheater

590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561-393-7700; ticketmaster.com Feb. 14 Alan Parsons Project Show begins at 8 p.m. Feb. 27 Benise – Strings Of Passion Tour Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Parker Playhouse

707 N.E. Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222; parker playhouse.com

NOW YOU SEE THEM: Penn & Teller will make you believe in magic at 8 p.m. on Feb. 6 at the Kravis Center

Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre (formerly Coral Sky Amphitheatre)

The Broward Center For The Performing Arts

Feb. 6 Yanni Show begins at 7 p.m.

Feb. 19 Chris Mann Show begins at 8 p.m.

Pompano Beach Amphitheater

Feb. 27 Josh Groban Show begins at 8 p.m.

601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach; 561-795-8883; livenation.com

Feb. 20 Darlene Love Show begins at 8 p.m.

1801 N.E. Sixth St., Pompano Beach; 954-946-2402; livenation.com

Feb. 27 Rosanne Cash Show begins at 8 p.m.

Feb. 9 “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” Show begins at 8 p.m.

Feb. 28 Moscow Festival Ballet: “Sleeping Beauty” Show begins at 2 p.m.

Feb. 12 Dark Star Orchestra – Winter 2016 Tour Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

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201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222; browardcenter.org

The Fillmore Miami Beach At The Jackie Gleason Theater 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-7300; fillmoremb.com

Feb. 20 Bryan Adams: “Get Up” Show begins at 8 p.m.

Feb. 3 Jewish Federation Of South Palm Beach County Lion Of Judah Luncheon This elegant luncheon celebrates the generous women who contribute to the federation. Featured speaker Ayaan Hirsi Ali is an important voice for women’s rights. Takes place at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 10:15 a.m. For more information, call 561-852-6058 or visit jewishboca.org. Feb. 3 Kravis Center Annual Gala This festive evening will begin with a reception followed by a dinnerdance and a performance by award-winning artist Patti LaBelle. Takes place at Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-651-4320 or visit kravis.org. Feb. 3 Morselife Luncheon And Card Party This annual fundraiser helps support and enhance the lives of senior citizens in Palm Beach County. Takes place at The Mar-aLago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-2424661 or visit morselife.org.

Feb. 4 Palm Beach Opera Gala “An Evening With Diana Damrau” A lavish black-tie soiree with poolside cocktails, an elegant dinner and a performance by internationally renowned opera singer Diana Damrau. Takes place at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-8357558 or visit pbopera.org. Feb. 6 21st Annual Hanley Center Foundation Family Picnic This fun event for the entire family includes a buffet lunch, silent auctions, a magic show and creative crafts. Takes place at International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. Starts at noon. For more information, call 561-841-1212 or visit hanleycenterfoundation.org. Feb. 6 59th International Red Cross Ball Enjoy a lavish night welcoming ambassadors, dignitaries and philanthropic leaders from around the world. Takes place at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-6509105 or visit redcross.org. Feb. 6 The Classic Rock & Roll Party Hosted by HomeSafe, this high-energy charity event includes cocktails, dinner, an open bar, a silent auction and live entertainment. Takes place at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-383-9800 or visit helphomesafe.org.

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Adorn Boutique Be-Friend Boutique Consign with a Heart Deborah James D'Vara Jewelers Ivivva Jasmin Boutique Magenta Couture Shop DNA Swimland Swimwear Verdi Jewelers Vianna B.R.A.S.I.L Fine Jewelry Vicki Soble Couture PETS WELCOME!

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Feb. 6 JDRF Gem Of An Evening Gala “One Hot Night On Palm Beach” A glam affair featuring an auction, music, dinner and dancing. Benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Takes place at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Manalapan. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-686-7701 or visit greaterpalmbeach.jdrf.org. Feb. 11 The Emerald Isle Dinner Dance Hosted by The American Ireland Fund, the annual black-tie dinner dance includes a cocktail reception and an honoree presentation. Takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 212-213-1166 or visit theirelandfunds.org. Feb. 11 Love & Laughter – The Red Door Luncheon Presented by Cancer Treatment Centers of America, the luncheon includes a raffle, a silent auction and a presentation by Dr. Katherine Puckett on humor therapy. Benefits Gilda’s Club South Florida. Takes place at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 11 a.m. For more information, call 954-763-6776 or visit gildasclubsouthflorida.org. Feb. 12 Night To Shine Prom Sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, this worldwide prom night experience is for people with special needs, ages 16 and older. Takes place at St. Paul Lutheran Church and School in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-395-0433 or visit nighttoshineboca.com.

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Feb. 12-21 2016 Delray Beach Open (ATP World Tour) More than 50,000 spectators attend this annual event featuring nightly promotions and parties and exciting tennis matches. Takes place at Delray Beach Tennis Center. Start times vary. For more information, call 561-330-6000 or visit yellowtennisball.com.

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happenings calendar Feb. 13 11th Annual ForEverglades Benefit Featuring cocktails, dinner and entertainment, this event benefits science to protect and restore our ecosystem. Takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 305-251-0001 or visit evergladesfoundation.org. Feb. 13 Third Annual Florida Youth Dance Gala This vibrant event will feature talented dancers from leading Florida academies. Takes place at Lake Worth Campus of Palm Beach State College. Starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-352-9572 or visit floridayouthdancegala.com. Feb. 13-15 31st ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival This outdoor art event includes a juried exhibition, live entertainment, artist demonstrations and interactive activities for all ages. Takes place at Downtown Abacoa in Jupiter. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-748-3946 or visit artigras.org. Feb. 18 26th Annual Book Of Hope Luncheon This signature event features a raffle, an auction and lunch to benefit the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 561-218-2929 or visit visit ccfa.org. Feb. 19-21 10th Annual Boca Raton Concours D’Elegance A three-day event with gourmet tastings, car displays, custom motorcycles, extravagant jets, dinner, an auction and a performance by Jay Leno. Benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Takes place at Boca Raton Airport and Boca Raton Resort & Club. Start times vary. For more information, call 888-3025439 or visit bocaratonconcours.com. Feb. 20 The American Heart Association’s 34th Annual Boca Raton Heart And Stroke Ball Features dinner, a live auction, entertainment and dancing. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561697-6683 or visit bocaratonheartball.ahaevents.org.

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Feb. 20 DKJA Annual Benefit Ball And Auction This dance party-themed fundraiser benefits Donna Klein Jewish Academy’s programs and need-based financial assistance. Yafa Levit is the honoree. Takes place at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-852-3300 or visit dkja.org.

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A Special Night fo Special Needs Celebrate our milestones, support our new initiatives and pay tribute to Boca Raton Regional Hospital represented by Jerry Fedele, President and Chief Executive Officer for its continued support. Co-chairs: Barbara & Jerry Lewin and Janice & Abe Obuchowski

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Feb. 21 Tank Pull Challenge Bring family and friends to Florida’s first charity tank pull challenge and enjoy a day of competition, activities and vendors. Benefits Kindness Shared Happiness Squared, Special Operations Warrior Foundation and the St. Philip the Apostle Knights of Columbus Special Fund for Colin Michael. Takes place at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. Starts at 9 a.m. For more information, call 561-870-1982 or visit kindnesssharedtankpull.com. Feb. 22 “What You Do Matters” 2016 South Florida Luncheon Hosted by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the luncheon will feature bestselling author Jennifer Teege. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 561-995-6773 or visit ushmm.org. Feb. 23 The Event Enjoy cocktails, small bites and a presentation by guest speaker, actor, author, director and producer Henry Winkler. Benefits Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. Takes place at B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-852-6058 or visit jewishboca.org. Feb. 23 POSH Palm Beach Gala Dinner The exclusive preview dinner-dance will kick off the POSH Palm Beach sale, featuring donated clothing and accessories from socialites, celebrities, designers and retailers. Takes place at Club Colette in Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561-828-1522 or visit lighthouse.org. Feb. 25 Jewish National Fund 2016 Annual Winter Connection Brunch Featuring guest speaker Seth M. Siegel, author of “Let There Be Water: Israel’s Solution for a Water-Starved World.” Takes place at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 561-447-9733 or visit jnf.org. Feb. 25 Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Reflections Of Hope Luncheon A luncheon to benefit JFS mental health programs, featuring actress, author and producer Melissa Rivers as guest speaker. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 11 a.m. For more information, call 561-852-3279 or visit ralesjfs.org.

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Feb. 27 4KIDS Sweet Dreams Gala Join honorary hosts Bernhard and Vikki Langer for an evening of presentations unlocking the dreams of children in crisis in our community. Takes place at Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 954-590-1557 or visit 4kidsofsfl.org. Feb. 27 Le Cirque Du Palm Beach This event features cocktails, dinner, dancing, circus and acrobatic acts and auctions. Benefits 211 Palm Beach. Takes place at The Colony Palm Beach. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-383-1147 or visit 211palmbeach.org. Feb. 27 Unicorn Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foundation Angel Ball An extravagant evening featuring cocktails, dinner, dancing, auctions and entertainment. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-620-9377 or visit unicornchildrensfoundation.org. Feb. 28 Ultimate Chefs Dinner Four chefs from South Florida will collaborate to present an elegant three-course meal, following passed hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres during a champagne reception. Benefits United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida. Takes place at The Yacht & Racquet Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 305-325-1080 or visit ucpsouthflorida.org. O

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Winter Connection Brunch Thursday, February 25, 2016 Registration and Breakfast: 9:30 am Program: 10:30 am The Polo Club 5400 Champion Boulevard Boca Raton, FL 33496 Featuring Guest Speaker: Seth M. Siegel Author of Let There Be Water: Israel’s Solution for a Water-Starved World Open to the community • No cost to attend • Dietary laws observed Registration required by February 18 at jnf.org/winterconnection or to RSVPSouthFL@jnf.org For more information, please contact JNF at 561.447.9733.

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1 Anne & Norman Jacobson, Michele & Ken Pritzker and Melissa Jacobson 2 Craig & Judi Donoff, Norman & Anne Jacobson, Danielle Hartman, Stanley & Marilyn Barry, Jane & Al Gortz and Linda & Ivan Gefen 3 Marilyn & Jay Weinberg and Carolyn Kelly 4 Terry & Jerry Fedele and Christine Lynn 5 Meryl & Ron Gallatin 6 Larry & Diane Feldman

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happenings flash CHRIS EVERT/RAYMOND JAMES PRO-CELEBRITY TENNIS CLASSIC The 26th annual Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic wrapped up a successful weekend by raising $600,000 for its ongoing campaign against drug abuse and child neglect. The monies go toward programs that are funded through the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida and the Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County. The latest fundraising efforts pushed the 26-year total over the $22 million mark. The weekend’s events included a pro-am, a charity gala and two days of pro-celebrity tennis.

1 Jana Novotna, Timothy Olyphant, Gavin Rossdale and Murphy Jensen 2 Pam Shriver, Jason Biggs, Rennae Stubbs, Chelsea Handler and Chris Evert 3 Robert “Vanilla Ice” Van Winkle and Maeve Quinlan 4 Jason Biggs, Rennae Stubbs and Chelsea Handler 5 Celebrity selfie 6 Jana Novotna and Timothy Olyphant

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happenings flash JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY SANDLER FAMILY MAJOR GIFTS EVENT The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top donors recently gathered at The Polo Club of Boca Raton for the annual Sandler Family Major Gifts Event. The crowd of 350 enjoyed a cocktail reception; an elegant dinner; and two speakers, Alan Gross, U.S. humanitarian aid worker, and Dennis Ross, a leading diplomat and expert in Middle East policy.

1 Don & Linda Brodie, Dennis Ross, Alan Gross and Robin & Neil Baritz 2 Gary & Robin Rubin, David & Amy Ross, Harvey & Phyllis Sandler and Andrea & Larry Schnurmacher 3 Richard Steinberg, James Tisdale, Dennis Ross, Marjorie Horwin, Alan Gross, Al Gortz and Ken Pritzker 4 Alan Gross and Etta Gross Zimmerman 5 Ted & Barbara Wolk and Debra & Jerry Kramer

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1 Lori Kushner, Lynn Levine, Carmen Marc Valvo and Yetta Bregman 2 Heather Shaw and Carmen Marc Valvo 3 Linda Behmoiras and Carmen Marc Valvo 4 Carmen Marc Valvo styling a model 5 Carmen Marc Valvo 6 Model wearing Valvo fur

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Woman-Owned And Managed Erica’s Plumbing Professionals Has Been Serving South Florida Since 2009 “You’re a plumber?!” is a question Erica Sullivan is often asked as CEO of Erica’s Plumbing Professionals. She wants to give the dirty plumbing business a new image: Her team members wear shoe covers, clean up after themselves and treat your home like it’s their own. After seven years strong in Boca Raton, Erica’s Plumbing Professionals’ loyal customers appreciate the woman’s touch the company adds to the home service experience. Erica’s Plumbing Professionals, 4270 Oak Circle, Boca Raton, 561-948-2625; plumberprofessionals.com.

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The Faulk Center For Counseling Hosts Inaugural Community Impact Awards & Reception The Faulk Center for Counseling hosted its inaugural event at Broken Sound Club. The Community Impact Awards recognized individuals and business and educational partners who support the Faulk Center’s mission of providing free and low-cost mental health counseling services to people of all ages. Boca Raton Deputy Mayor Robert Weinroth served as honorary chair of this special reception honoring community mental health advocates, including Barbara Schmidt, author and founder of Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life, who won the Community Impact Award for Mental Health & Wellness; Yueh-Mei Kim Nutter, Esq., board certified in marital and family law, from Brinkley Morgan, who won the Community Impact Advocacy Award; Lynn University Applied Psychology Department, which won the Community Impact Award for Education Excellence (accepted by Debra Ainbinder, program director and professor, on behalf of the program); and Lois Weisman, community volunteer, who won the Caring Heart Award. Faulk Center for Counseling, 22455 Boca Rio Road, Boca Raton, 561-483-5300; faulkcenterforcounseling.org.

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Allied Kitchen & Bath To Open Second Showroom In Oakland Park’s Culinary Arts District The new Allied Kitchen & Bath in Oakland Park’s Culinary Arts District will be an extension of the showroom in Fort Lauderdale and will showcase kitchen and bathroom models, including several functional, interactive models, in addition to a broad display of cabinetry, appliances, decorative hardware, plumbing, lighting, flooring, outdoor kitchens and home accessories. The center, slated to open in early 2016, will also feature technologically advanced equipment such as flat-screen televisions and a projector system that will continually display creative ideas. Allied Kitchen & Bath, 3484 N.E. 12th Ave., Oakland Park, 954-564-1611; alliedkitchenandbath.com. Promotion

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SUBDIVISION

ADDRESS

BUYER

SELLER

SALE PRICE

PRIOR SALE PRICE

$355,000

PRIOR SALE DATE

BOCA GOLF & TENNIS CLUB

17323 VENTANA DR

FASANO DEBORAH

BROADBENT MERYL INDIV TRUSTEE

$447,000

BOCA GOLF & TENNIS CLUB

17228 BALBOA POINT WAY

DA LUZ EDSON LUIZ

BELOFSKY LILA INDIV TRUSTEE

$328,000

BOCA GOLF & TENNIS CLUB

3870 CANDLEWOOD BLVD

CHANGELA SUDHA M

FISCHER JEAN M

$360,000

$162,000

30-DEC-98

BOCA ISLES SOUTH

10861 BAL HARBOR DR

GOLDBERG JUDITH A

BERWIN VICTOR R

$525,000

$545,000

01-NOV-04

BOCA ISLES SOUTH

10849 BAL HARBOR DR

PAGANINI ANTONIO CESAR

PHILLIPS CHARLES W

$650,000

$385,000

02-AUG-99

BOCA ISLES SOUTH

19754 DINNER KEY DR

SALAZAR FELIPE

GROSSMAN BRADLEY J

$410,000

$346,000

29-JAN-14

BOCA ISLES SOUTH

19639 DINNER KEY DR

GROSSMAN AIMEE

COHEN KATHLEEN IRELAND

$455,000

BOCA ISLES SOUTH

19892 DINNER KEY DR

KLEIN AARON L

19892 DINNER LLC

$425,000

$304,100

01-MAY-15

BOCA ISLES SOUTH

19635 BISCAYNE BAY DR

SANDERSON STEVEN C

ZIGGY & WOLFE PROPERTIES LLC

$610,000

BOCA LAKES

4201 NW 25TH WAY

SOLOMON GARY

DEJACO RAYMOND V

$600,000

$220,000

01-MAR-92

BOCA LAKES

2659 NW 41ST ST

GREENIDGE PAULA

TRAFICANT CHARLES II INDIV TRUSTEE

$400,000

$360,000

BOCA LAKES

3900 NW 25TH WAY

GRODIN JOSHUA

WILSON PATRICIA

$550,000

BOCA MARINA YACHT CLUB

5246 BOCA MARINA CIR S

FENWICK NATHAN L

MUNSON KENNETH A

$1,025,500

$1,000,000

BOCA POINTE CC - COSTA BRAVA

6486 BRAVA WAY

NEMBHARD DONOVAN F

MORALES PHILIP

$445,000

$266,000

02-OCT-00

BOCA POINTE CC - ESPLANADA

22557 ESPLANADA DR

SHERRY ILENE P

DRAZIN RICHARD S

$432,000

$407,000

10-AUG-04

BOCA POINTE CC - LA CORNICHE

7767 LA CORNICHE CIR

FLAX MATTHEW

KAPLAN JULIETTE

$520,000

$414,400

01-MAR-92

BOCA POINTE CC - VALENCIA

23481 MIRABELLA CIR S

YUAN LIYUN

VALDES PETER

$555,000

$355,000

11-APR-12

BOCA POINTE CC - VALENCIA

23411 MIRABELLA CIR S

SATURNINO EDWARD J JR

COHEN ANITA INDIV TRUSTEE

$420,000

$318,000

BOCA POINTE CC - VALENCIA

7600 MIRABELLA DR

SCHWECHTER BRIAN

PODOLNICK STACEY L

$450,000

BOCA POINTE CC - VILLA FLORA

6434 VIA ROSA

AQUILERA LOURDES MONTERO

LEVY MARVIN B

$459,000

30-JAN-12 12-DEC-11

23-JAN-15

26-DEC-14

26-OCT-10 10-DEC-08 10-NOV-09

01-SEP-93 17-MAR-15

$395,750

27-APR-10

Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

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SUBDIVISION

ADDRESS

BUYER

SELLER

SALE PRICE

PRIOR SALE PRICE

PRIOR SALE DATE

BOCA POINTE CC - VILLA STEL

23096 VIA STEL

SOUZA DAVID

GREENSTEIN LINDA H

$330,000

$225,000

BOCA POINTE CC - VILLA STEL

23032 VIA STEL

MANDEL WALTER

HEISMAN FRED

$250,000

$215,000

22-DEC-00 01-SEP-92

BOCA RATON POR LA MAR

743 PALM AVE W

NOHRENBERG BARBARA

WALLACE JEFFREY P

$1,200,000

$185,000

01-JAN-91

BOCA RATON POR LA MAR

785 LAKE DR

DOWNES SEAN

FENWICK NATHAN L

$1,650,000

$1,275,000

27-MAY-10

BROKEN SOUND CC - BANYANS

6612 NW 24TH AVE

CHARTOW MARCIA M

SISISKY ALAN H TRUSTEE

$298,000

$400,000

12-SEP-02

BROKEN SOUND CC - CEDAR CAY

2206 NW 52ND ST

KATZELL CAROL J

EQUITY TRUST CO CUSTODIAN

$179,900

$115,000

14-MAY-15

MIZNER’S PRESERVE

6362 VIA VENETIA N

KUMAR DEVEN

NEW HERITAGE LLC

$847,000

POLO CLUB - WINDSOR PARKE

5134 WINDSOR PARKE DR

KOPF BETSE

FEDERAL NATIONAL MRTG ASSN

$104,900

22-MAY-15 17-NOV-14

ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

2323 E SILVER PALM RD

SILVER HARRY

SMITH NICHOLAS DEE GLEN

$3,100,000

04-FEB-14

ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

2220 E SILVER PALM RD

CRUZ LICINIO

CARLSSON BECKY TRUSTEE

$1,275,000

$772,500

17-NOV-08

ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

315 ROYAL PALM WAY

SCHMIDT DEBORAH A

CACIOPPO JAMES

$3,450,000

$3,000,000

07-FEB-15

ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

1370 FAN PALM RD

PAGANO ROSEMARY

MUIR ROBERT CLIFFORD

$2,650,000

$3,375,000

27-APR-07

ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

1329 THATCH PALM DR

HUBBALL JEREMY J M

SCHMIDT STEVEN M

$2,652,875

$2,575,000

27-NOV-07

ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

1301 THATCH PALM DR

MACEY ELIZABETH

CRUZ LICINIO

$5,395,000

SATURNIA

11738 BAYFIELD DR

PETROSOV IGOR

METCALF ROY R

$755,000

$569,125

14-MAR-02

SATURNIA

19132 STREAM SIDE CT

WEYER DAVID L

DELSORBO CONCETTA

$617,000

$532,627

31-JUL-00

SATURNIA

19114 TWO RIVER LN

MONTANARI ANTONIA

MARU BHARAT

$540,000

$387,000

23-APR-02

WOODFIELD CC - BRIARCLIFF

4147 NW 60TH CIR

LAFFER CAROL A

LAS MATAS REALTY LLC

$790,000

$830,000

16-NOV-07

WOODFIELD CC - HAMPTONS

3217 HARRINGTON DR

LOVELACE BARBARA

GREENFADER NEIL

$1,100,000

$1,050,000

11-AUG-08

WOODFIELD CC - HAMPTONS

5735 HARRINGTON WAY

GRANATA TAT

LERNER ILA

$900,000

30-SEP-13

01-JUL-14

Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

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(Left) A 2011 Honor Flight group; (Below) vets at the World War II Memorial; James McLaughlin

their numbers are dwindling rapidly, as well as terminally ill vets. As veterans arrive in D.C. from 132 chapters in 43 states, they get together to see everything from the World War II Memorial and the Korean War Veterans Memorial to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Navy Memorial. If time allows, some even visit the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial and the Tomb of the Unknowns.

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an you imagine fighting for your country, risking your life and then never seeing the memorial created in your honor? Neither could Honor Flight, a national nonprofit dedicated to flying veterans from throughout the United States to Washington, D.C., to visit war memorials. “Our goal is to take every veteran available to see their memorials in Washington, D.C.,” says James McLaughlin, president and chairman of Honor Flight, which has nine Florida chapters, including one in South Florida. He remembers seeing a news story about the first Honor Flight in 2005. Six small aircraft carried 12 veterans 176

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McLaughlin remembers an especially moving experience when he brought a marine from Georgia on a trip: “That night, we ate dinner…. Bill the marine was sitting beside a veteran pilot from Denver, and they began exchanging war stories. As it happens, the pilot had been in one of three planes that saved a group of stranded WWII soldiers. Bill happened to be one of those stranded soldiers. I said, ‘Bill, this man could have saved your life.’ And he said, ‘No, Jim, he definitely saved my life.’” The organization is funded by private donations, including a special partnership with Southwest Airlines, which donates 1,000 tickets a year to Honor Flight. “Southwest Airlines has given us 8,000 tickets to date,” says McLaughlin. Honor Flight is actively seeking volunteers and donations. O For more information, call 937-5212400 or visit honorflight.org.

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