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features � Their Bodies Are Their Business
Professional Athletes Reveal Fitness And Nutrition Secrets
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Drug-Free America
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Forgetful But Not Forgotten
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Alternative Treatments Offer Healing Without The Meds
A Successful Businessman Struck With Early-Stage Alzheimer’s, Jay Jones Advocates For Those Who Can’t
Shrink Rap
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The Weight Is Over Send Your Fat On A Permanent Vacation
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Tackling It All Miami Dolphins Linebacker Akin Ayodele Shares His Love Of Culture, Charity And Crazy-Intense Workouts
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On THE cover: Akin Ayodele, Miami Dolphins Linebacker
THE HEALTH & FITNESS ISSUE
THE PROS KNOW
Local Athletes Share Fitness Tips
THE WEIGHT IS OVER
Send Fat On A Permanent Vacation
Photography by Dave Cross/Miami Dolphins
SHRINK RAP
Is It Time For Therapy?
FORGETFUL BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
Life With Early-Stage Alzheimer’s
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appy New Year, everyone! This can be a wonderful time – one of growth and renewal. It can also be a time to review past pesky habits and set goals for real change. That’s where this month’s Health & Fitness issue can help. It’s chock-full of information to help you start – and stick to – some healthy resolutions. Where better to begin than with South Florida’s own beloved professional athletes? Our cover story features Akin Ayodele, beloved linebacker for the Miami Dolphins. Inside, the player speaks candidly about his career, love of charity and, of course, his grueling fitness regimen. To read about Akin, check out Tackling It All (page 56). And speaking of athletes getting candid, we approached some of South Florida’s favorites and asked them to share their best fitness tips. Lucky for us, they did! From football, basketball and tennis to hockey, golf and baseball, your favorite athletes in this month’s issue not only reveal their best healthy advice – they also reveal a guilty pleasure or two! Check out Their Bodies Are Their Business (page 62).
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Some of you may have overindulged a bit this past holiday season (you know who you are!). If you’re looking to shed some pounds, check out The Weight Is Over (page 84) for some fabulous vacation suggestions to help kick-start your battle of the bulge. Maybe you’ve been feeling the stress of the times? So many of us run on all cylinders – it’s no surprise we eventually run out of steam. Perhaps it’s time for a therapist? If you’re considering seeking mental health, check out our piece, Shrink Rap (page 80), for some helpful advice. Also inside this jam-packed issue, Lighthouse Pointe resident Jay Jones and his wife Laura share their very personal story of coping with Jay’s Early-Stage Alzheimer’s. You won’t want to miss this family’s touching story of strength, hope and inspiration. See Forgetful But Not Forgotten (page 74). The Joneses teach us all a valuable lesson. Appreciate what you have – and appreciate it every day! Best wishes for a happy, healthy, successful and incredibly fit 2010.
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The Spirits Move Her Oprah Winfrey and Bonnie Raitt have been some of the famous folks to seek divine guidance from Marianne Williamson, Hollywood’s unofficial spiritual adviser to the stars. During the past two decades, the Houston, Texas native has built quite the resume: She’s got four New York Times best-sellers, a podcast on Oprah.com and remains coveted on the lecture circuit. Now she’s a jewelry designer, too. Williamson appeared recently at Alene Too in Boca Raton to promote her new jewelry line, Everyday Grace, and took time to chat with The Boca Raton Observer. How does one become a spiritual teacher?
“I don’t believe it’s something you selectively decide. I think it’s something that finds you. I found a path and a subject that I loved and still love.” What would you be doing if it hadn’t found you?
“I have no idea, but I wonder myself sometimes.” Who seeks out a spiritual advisor?
“Anyone seeking a deeper investigation of our true purpose on Earth. Any conscious intelligent person.” What guidance can you give people struggling in these erratic times?
“Prayer and meditation. Faith. Love. Forgiveness. What’s your hope for 2010?
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“The world today is like the Titanic heading toward the iceberg. My prayer is that we shift out of the probability vector into possibility and turn the ship around into calmer waters.” Why create a jewelry line?
“I think there’s something very powerful about wearing a symbol close to your heart – whether it’s a cross or a Star of David. With this line, you always have a prayer close to your heart.” Do you spend a lot of time in South Florida?
“I’ve been here a couple times. I have very good friends that live here. It’s a cool place to be and I enjoy it.” -- Jessica Gross
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Busted There will be no free ride for West Palm Beach resident Carlos Cocuy, charged with simple battery after groping three women’s breasts while cycling the streets of Lake Worth. He grabbed his first victim after asking her for directions, the second a few blocks down and yet another several streets over. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is now investigating additional incidents in the Lake Worth area with which Cocuy may be involved.
When New York transplants Sharon and Beth Meirav needed to juggle hectic careers, two kids and a passion for dining out, they were at a loss. So they came up with a solution: The Boca Raton residents opened Playtown Cafe, an indoor family entertainment facility in December. The premise: Pro-
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vide a place where parents can enjoy some adult conversation and a good meal while kiddies have a blast in a safe, clean environment. The 51,000-square-foot cen-
Even super-healthy fitness deities possess unhealthy cravings. To that end, two of your favorite Miami Dolphins football players divulge theirs.
ter, which caters to children ages 6 months to 8 years, replicates a little town with seven zones that resemble storefronts. Kids can don aprons and make treats in the Bakery or color and paint in the Art Gallery. The Park houses an indoor playground, while the Garage doubles as a fully stocked game lounge. There’s also the Library with storytelling, Le Boutique for dress-up and the Building Zone, where tiny tots enjoy age-appropriate games. Parents appreciate the Cafe, where offerings include salads, soups, quiches and more, along with a nutritionist-approved kids’ menu. The center also offers classes, party options and an after-school drop-off program. For more information, call 561-852-2150 or visit playtowncafe.com.
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“Drinking soda. I try not to do it during the season, but it tastes pretty good so it is kind of hard.” – Yeremiah Bell, 31, strong safety
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So You Think You Can Dance? Got two left feet? Who cares? If you’re 50 or over, The Move Free Dancers wanna boogie with you. The nine-person troupe will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on January 22nd recruiting members during the Boomer Times Senior Lifestyles Festival. The goal: Enlist 1,000 members. Your mission, should you choose to accept: “Inspire people of all life stages to keep moving, maintain strong and healthy joints, and do the things they love to do, at any age.” The troupe’s been traveling countrywide enlisting dancers and preaching the fitness gospel. Those who join become honorary members and receive starter packs of dietary joint health supplements. Got happy feet? Visit movefreedancers.com or check out the troupe’s festival booth.
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Who Loves Ya, Baby?
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The next time your child
After his sold-out show, 700 Sundays, underdressed actor/comedienne Billy Crystal (far right) hob-knobbed with Mitchell Rubenstein and his wife, Laurie Silvers, honorary gala chair of the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ signature fund-raising gala.
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DATES FROM HELL C’mon, we’ve all had one. A date so awful you can’t seem to shake it. So bizarre friends still razz you about it. So dreadful you contemplated an indefinite dating hiatus? Purge your dating demons, dear readers, and tell us all about it! Your story may even end up in a future issue (don’t worry – you can remain anonymous). Send your torrid tales to
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All in the family: Elijah, Corinne, Benjamin and Dan Levine
Drive-By Literature Dad’s Tall Tales Become A Children’s Book By Bill Bowen
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funny thing happened one morning as Dan Levine drove his son and a friend to school. Well, it didn’t happen right then, exactly, but it started. And it definitely got funny. The boys were bored and Levine, an attorney, tried to snap them out of it by spinning a fantastical yarn, which then evolved into a daily drive-time ritual that encompassed a whole series of yarns, that turned into a sort of yarn diary, that somehow got hooked up with an illustrator and became a book. “I don’t know where it came from,” says Levine. “I said, ‘We’re not going to school – we’re going to Melting Wax Island.’” 30
The boys were naturally intrigued by this piece of news and pressed for details, which Levine provided with more islands, populated by a rainbow of large heretofore unknown creatures with personalities to suit the morning’s mood (these were probably not images that came from his job as a labor and employment litigator with Boca law firm Shapiro, Blasi, Wasserman and Gora, P.A.). After these tall tales begin to pile up, Levine’s wife, Corinne, suggested compiling them and Levine got in the habit, first thing every morning, of writing himself an e-mail with that day’s invention. As luck would have it, Levine and Corinne met artist Michael Blumenthal, whose work contained
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then a few schools brought in Levine for speaking engagements. His book sales are in the triple figures, but the economy dictates it’s not a good time to shop for a publisher if you’re not an established name, he’s learned. colorful images of outlandish creatures. When Levine saw these, he mentioned his stories, which Blumenthal asked to see. Dot dot dot. “He called and said, ‘We have to do this project together,” Levine recalls. The resulting book, Melting Wax Island, self-published through a Web site (meltingwaxisland.com), has taken on a bit of a life. A toystore owner suggested a book signing,
“We haven’t given up, because we think we have a pretty good children’s book,” says Levine, an English major who doesn’t see himself as the next John Grisham lawyer-turned-novelist. Yet. The book, which contains the adventures of Benjamin, has been a hit with the Levines’ children, Benjamin, 8, and Elijah, 5. “Now,” Levine says, “Elijah wants to know when he’s going to get his book.” O
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Did You Hear About the Morgans? Is Predictable At Best
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id You Hear About the Morgans? is not as terrible as most reviews have claimed. Being a charitable fellow, let me just settle for “quite bad,” rather than specifically citing predictable, sophomoric and/or banal. Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker must be really hard up to have agreed to do this film. He seems to wince at every ostensibly comic line, and she emotes primarily by fiddling with her hair. The screenplay, by writer/director Marc Lawrence, would constitute an acceptable high school production. Stale lines, flat jokes and character stereotypes pile one on top of the other until you simply want to laugh in hopes that it will get better (it doesn’t).
thought of developing such a script (answer – because they’re too smart).
At least, we have the pleasure of gruff old Sam Elliott as the town sheriff, still lovely Mary Steenburgen as his Sarah Palin-clone wife, and Wilfred Brimley (always curmudgeonly, whether hawking diabetes kits or cereals) to bring some spark to the proceedings – even if the sparks fizzle pretty quickly. I may as well give you the plot, since you will, if at all possessed of good sense, avoid seeing this picture. A separated urban couple witnesses a murder, and the killer has seen them. The Feds put the couple into a witness protection program, relocating them to the isolated heartland of Wyoming with new names.
Now comes the real fun. Just watch those city slickers miss their personal chef-prepared dinners and cable TV. See how they can become ecstatic over a Costco-like store which sells sweaters for $9.99! Watch them complain about someone smoking at the next table in the town’s best (only?) restaurant. Such laughs! You’ll wonder why your grandchildren never
Lawrence should have put more thought into this misbegotten venture. After all, he did write and direct the two Miss Congeniality pictures, along with Two Weeks Notice. It just goes to show how something that may look good on paper can dissolve into a disaster with the first cry of “Action!” In a year-end explosion of so many really good movies, this picture stands out even more glaringly as a major Hollywood mistake. O Rated PG-13: Parental guidance suggested if under 13 years of age
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Food Awakening The Skinny On Diet Books
By Bill Bowen
Theories vary over the best approach to casting a svelter shadow – is it a function of trans fat avoidance, minimalist intake, nutritional diligence, grueling exercise or ... hormonal regulation? We present, for your intellectual consumption, several approaches to the same goal: looking thinner by Valentine’s Day.
Good Calories, Bad Calories: Fats, Carbs And The Controversial Science Of Diet And Health By Gary Taubes Gary Taubes’ bold book challenges conventional medical wisdom, as34
serting the best diet is high in protein and fat and low in carbohydrates. Taubes says the low-fat mantra of accepted weight-loss dogma has been driven by poor science and a stubborn insistence on failed hypotheses. Consequently, he says, people are confused and misinformed about the relationship between what they eat and the risk of growing fat. The web of misconceptions extends to include the links between diet and heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, dementia and diabetes, he says. His 450-page book, which was written over the course of five years, includes research compiled from interviews with more than 600 doctors, researchers and administrators. When it comes to determining the ideal diet, he says, we have to “confront the strong possibility that much of what we’ve come to believe is wrong.”
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Master Your Metabolism: The 3 Diet Secrets To Naturally Balancing Your Hormones For A Hot And Healthy Body! By Jillian Michaels In Jillian Michaels’ take on weight loss, it’s not about calories and saturated fats – it’s about hormones. Michaels, a personal trainer on TV’s The Biggest Loser, puts forth the theory that while striving to eat light, we should strive to go light on toxins that show up in processed foods, nonorganic produce, prescription medications and the environment, which sabotage weight loss by affecting hormones. Michaels bases her anti-diet theory on personal experience and research. “Any and every body function you can imagine is controlled by your hormones,” she writes. Her “three diet secrets” divide the book into three phases: Remov-
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Conquer The Fat-Loss Code By Wendy Chant
The Spark: The 28-Day Breakthrough Plan For Losing Weight, Getting Fit, And Transforming Your Life By Chris Downie
Personal trainer and bodybuilder Wendy Chant follows her best-seller, Crack The Fat-Loss Code, with another look at the science of weight loss and weight management with a new title so similar that some potential readers might pass it up thinking it’s last year’s book. But Conquer is the logical next step from Crack, according to Chant, in which you can follow up with what you’ve already learned from the first volume to quickly lose belly fat, reprogram your metabolism and successfully lose weight once and for all. In her latest book, Chant tells her readers, whom she calls “code crackers,” that one of the first steps is to stop fad dieting. She reminds us that, just as with relationships, major purchases and careers, if it’s worthwhile, it’s worth waiting for. Like, you know, waiting for the second book.
This book illustrates a sea change in diet books, recognizing that losing weight is about more than just what you eat. The Spark, like many books in the genre, espouses “lifestyle changes” that include some sort of fitness program to complement the dietary austerity, raising the odds that the lost weight will remain lost. The Spark is the real-world version of Chris Downie’s Web site of the same name, which describes itself as a “visionary approach to weight loss that combines goal-setting, nutrition, exercise, motivation and community that has a proven track record of 10 million pounds lost.” We’re assuming they’re not talking about British money. Habitues of the Web site are called “SparkPeople,” and there are lots of photos – you know, befores and afters – in
In his book, Tom Venuto makes no bones about the fact that it’s going to be hard work that produces the desired results – your hard work. “Burning fat” is diet-book jargon that means “working your butt off.” The book promises “building lean muscle,” code for “grunting with resistance-based devices that pit you against the Earth’s gravitational force.” 36
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The Body Fat Solution: 5 Principles For Burning Fat, Building Lean Muscle, Ending Emotional Eating, And Maintaining Your Perfect Weight By Tom Venuto In his book, Tom Venuto makes no bones about the fact that it’s going to be hard work that produces the desired results – your hard work. “Burning fat” is diet-book jargon that means “working your butt off.” The book promises “building lean muscle,” code for “grunting with resistance-based devices that pit you against the Earth’s gravitational force.” Venuto’s goal is not merely to reduce your waistline, but to harden your body. The lost pounds will be a side effect of the muscle-building process that will result from his instructions. Let’s face it – you don’t get buff by sitting around drinking diet shakes. Venuto doesn’t mince words: “The Body Fat Solution is for the layperson who wants simple explanations and practical action strategies to apply in daily life … it is strictly a fitness and fat-burning program. It’s not for people with serious medical problems. By shedding excess body fat, many of your major health indicators are likely to improve dramatically.”
Weight-Loss Salvation: How Real People Lose Weight And Keep It Off, And How You Will Too! By Stuart McRobert and Bradley Cailor Author Stuart McRobert has been writing about body building and
strength training since the early 1980s – he’s written five books and founded and ran Hardgainer magazine from 1989 to 2004. A bodybuilder since age 15, he began writing articles about the sport while a student in Liverpool, England for Iron Man magazine. This, his first book about weight loss, written with Bradley Cailor, probably signals that he’s said all there is to say about body building. He takes the same practical approach to weight loss (which is, after all, a related field) that he used as a body-building expert, advancing theories that apply readily to the average enthusiast, rather than the professional athlete. This is another of the approaches to weight loss that is not about counting calories, but if you follow his recommendations, your reward will be a fitter, smaller body. O
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The Wright Stuff Comedian Steven Wright Brings His Act To Parker Playhouse By Bill Bowen
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or a stand-up comedian, nirvana is walking on stage and breaking up the audience without saying anything. Steven Wright has that cosmic comedic power. He’s probably made your (or a friend’s) gut hurt and jaw lock from laughing so hard, so many times, that right now he has you right where he wants you. He doesn’t have to say anything. But when he walks out on stage at Fort Lauderdale’s Parker Playhouse on January 14th and stands there with no expression, with his wild hair not quite covering his head, he’ll speak. And it will be one of his droll, deadpan, trademark one-liners that only he could say. Or, more accurately, only he could think of.
Anyone could say: “Curiosity killed the cat, but for a while I was a suspect.” But only Steven Wright could think of it. Wright, a Bostonian who began his career in improv clubs in the late ’70s, was such an immediate hit on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1982 that Carson brought him back for another engagement less than a week later. Wright has made a career of lethargically uttering such whimsical twists of logic that these statements are now automatically associated with him. “I went on that show on a Friday and I had an agent three days later,” he has said. “That show changed my ca-
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reer and my life. I had been working in Boston, taking subways to the comedy club, and I’d be searching for change around my apartment so I could afford to get to the gig.” After his Tonight Show appearances, Wright became a late-night regular and began booking in towns across America. His two comedy albums, I Have A Pony (1985) and I Still Have A Pony (2007) were Grammy nominated, and he shared an Academy Award for the 1989 short film The Appointments of Dennis Jennings. Don’t miss his 8 p.m. Fort Lauderdale gig – it just wouldn’t be Wright. O i
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Not George Costanza Jason Alexander Brings One-Man Show To The Kravis Center
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eviving the iconic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical South Pacific was pretty much a no-brainer. The Broadway production was one of the most popular in history, garnering 10 Tony nominations and winning every last one, including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Libretto. It was the only musical ever to win all four Tony Awards for acting and in 1950 won the Pulitzer Prize for drama. The Broadway revival, which opened at the Lincoln Theater and won seven Tony Awards from 11 nominations, comes to The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts January 5th through January 10th.
Thanks to the 1949 play, 1958 movie and Top 10 album soundtrack, a multitudinous selection of lyrics composed by Oscar Hammerstein – and belted out by a motley collection of sailors, nurses, airmen and islanders – are permanently inscribed on the brains of most Americans born before the Eisenhower administration. What man hasn’t, at some point, spotted a comely creature across the bar and broken out in a widely gesturing faux-baritone rendition of Some Enchanted Evening? What women hasn’t lathered up her head and decided I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair? And Bloody Mary, Bali Ha’i, Happy Talk, Younger Than Springtime, I’m In Love With A Wonderful Guy all are still sung in showers worldwide. The revival, which began its tour in September, is somewhat of a reunion: The director is Bartlett Sher, whose work at the Lincoln Center was accountable for the slew of Tonys; he’ll have three-time Tony nominee Kelli O’Hara back as Nellie Forbush, whose maternity leave ended in October. The story, based on the Pulitzer-winning first novel of James Michener (who would go on to write 40 books that sold 75 million copies), provided the third huge Broadway success for Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, who had changed forever the musical genre with their first collaboration, Oklahoma. Don’t miss this Broadway classic. Shows start at 8 p.m. from January 5th through January 10th; call for matinee times. O i 40
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Politics As Unusual
Comedy Troupe The Capitol Steps Takes Over Broward Center By Bill Bowen
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olitical satire is an enterprise that never runs out of material, and that’s why many of the routines you’ll hear performed by The Capitol Steps at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ Amaturo Theater for five days beginning January 20th probably haven’t been written yet. The comedy troupe, originally formed in 1981 by congressional staffers, pokes fun, mostly through songs, at whatever is currently outrageous, and that, of course, changes daily. What began as strictly political humor has blossomed into a large ros-
ter of professional actors and singers who poke fun at any hot-button issue, political or not. When the troupe formed, the buzz was the revelation in a Playboy interview by Rita Jenrette, wife of convicted ABSCAM bribe-taker John Jenrette, a South Carolina congressman, that during a House session recess the two had sex on the steps of the Capitol Building. (He did 13 months behind bars; she posed semi-nude in the magazine). The Capitol Steps was merely a sparetime diversion of six Republican staffers until they put on their 1981
Christmas show. It was a hit and led to a series of appearances that culminated with a White House performance for President Ronald Reagan. Now the comedy troupe has separate casts performing in different cities, and a permanent show in Washington, D.C. “The result of having large numbers of unemployed Hill staffers on our hands,” the troupe’s Web site states. The troupe has recorded 29 albums,
and puts on four radio specials a year, called Politics Takes a Holiday, on April Fool’s Day, July 4th, Halloween and New Year’s Eve on a network of nearly 300 radio stations across the country that includes Boynton Beach’s WXEL-FM 90.7 Shows start at 7:30 p.m. January 20th through January 23rd, with 3 p.m. shows January 23rd and January 24th. O i For more information, call 954-462-0722 or visit browardcenter.org.
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here’s a lot of talk out there about how 50 is the new 30, and I blame Demi Moore.
Frankly, I think if you have to say it on a shirt you might be trying just a little too hard. But, whatever.
Oh, I’m sure Demi Moore is a very nice person and her daughters are beautiful and she’s beautiful and she seems to have a healthy relationship with that bald ex-husband of hers. But this hullabaloo all started when Demi Moore married Ashton Kutcher when he was about 12 and everyone started hyperventilating.
You’ll forgive me, of course, if I don’t buy into all of this. I’m not really a numbers girl – I mean, I still have to Google most of my times tables. But I’m pretty certain about this one nonalpha matter. I’m 53 and it feels like 53 and it looks like 53, especially at 11 o’clock at night. Trust me on this.
“Oh my,” the world gasped, like he’d married a babe in a nursing home. “Fifty must be the new 30.” And we said this even though Demi Moore was only 42. Still, it caught on – our obsession with youth is a pretty swell national pastime – and now there are talk shows about how 50 is the new 30 and the topic comes up at book clubs and charity luncheons across America and you can even buy a T-shirt online with “50 is the new 30” emblazoned across the front.
Dr. Fredric M. Barr is a West Palm Beach plastic surgeon who knows women like the back of his hand. Sometimes that’s a cliché, but not in his case. For more than two decades he’s been meeting with women, mostly aging ones, and talking to them in private about what they might want done to make them feel, and look, better. He’s a good sport, Barr is, with both a successful practice and an easy sense of humor. And even he’s not convinced that 50 is the new 30. It just raises so many touchy questions. “I have a major issue with this,”
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that’s life8 relations Barr says. “Does this mean you’re going to get pregnant?” He’s kidding, of course, I think, I hope. I might be old enough to artfully argue with the clerk at the dry cleaners about why a woman’s blouse costs more than a man’s shirt. (What’s up with that, anyway?) But I don’t think I could have another baby. Women today use doulas, not doctors, and buy organic cotton onesies, which cost about $50 a piece. They also pooh-pooh the epidural. Not only did I want an epidural during childbirth, I asked my doctor to extend treatment through the toddler and teenage years, right up until the kid left for college. It was a little awkward having that needle in my back for 18 years, but it was worth it.
“What I think is occurring is that relationships have gone so askew. Women in the past were basically homemakers and they’re no longer doing that. (They work.) Now, at age 50, they feel
like they missed out a bit. I don’t think they want to be 30, necessarily. They want what 30year-olds have. They want fun, with big capital letters.” -- Dr. Fredric M. Barr, plastic surgeon, West Palm Beach
Barr’s line of work intrigues me – indeed, plastic surgery seems to intrigue a lot of us – because of this very notion that 50 really could be the new 30. I mean, today’s 50-yearold woman does dress younger than her mother did. We don’t have hair that’s an off-shade of blue-gray. We go to the beauty parlor, but usually not for rollers, blow dry and comb out. We like our hair free and easy. “What I think is occurring is that relationships have gone so askew,” Barr says. “Women in the past were basically homemakers and they’re no longer doing that. (They work.) Now, at age 50, they feel like they missed out a bit. I don’t think they 44
want to be 30, necessarily. They want what 30-year-olds have. They want fun, with big capital letters.” That’s fascinating, because I rather like the badge of honor that comes with age. I like my contemporaries – Barbie, Oprah, Sharon Stone – and I like what my age signifies. Wisdom, right? I like recognizing a Moody Blues song and understanding the electoral college and using a dictionary. And I like knowing that Jane Fonda had a real career before she made that stupid Monster-in-Law movie. Yet, who doesn’t like looking good? Which, in my case, basically means
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getting carded for beer. Barr thinks youth and age and plastic surgery aren’t just about vanity. It’s not about feeling 30 when you’re 50. It’s about feeling good about yourself – period, he explains. “It’s about restoring the person,” he says. “They start hearing, ‘Yes ma’am.’ But their insides haven’t changed. Why shouldn’t they have something done that’s going to make them feel a little better? That’s why we call them lifts.”
work out. I eat well. I’m not overweight. Still, most days my muscles ache until I really get moving, I’m aggravated to the point of obsession with drivers on cell phones and I very recently lost my car in a parking lot. This did not happen 23 years go.
Frankly, this comes down to a rather simple notion: What looks like age 50 today looked like age 30 in the 1950s. Mostly this is due to babysitters, L’Oreal products and the death of the elastic-waist cotton pant. Women today might earn just 78 cents on the dollar compared to what I get the joke, although – try as I might a man makes, but we’re a lot cuter. I – I can’t embrace the 50-30 thing. I guess that counts for something. O
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he vacation my son and I had been planning for months was a mere 48 hours away. Was that a series of sneezes I heard? And then…the coughing began. “I’m soooo tired,” he moaned, barely mustering up the energy to listen to his iPod (the real barometer of illness in a teen). It’s just a cold, I thought, or maybe he’s developed allergies. But when the school nurse called, urging me to pick him up, I speed-dialed his pediatrician for an emergency appointment. “He has the flu,” the doctor announced (probably for the 50th time that day). Goodbye, vacation. Hello
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because it’s not like “we are going to kiss or hold hands.”
The rapid flu test he took didn’t distinguish which flu he had – was it swine/H1N1 flu, we wondered, assuming the worst. He had only one question: “Am I going to die?” We had reason to worry: Although the H1N1 flu has similar symptoms as the seasonal flu (fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea), it takes its heaviest toll on children.
It was a long week. “Didn’t you get him the flu shot?” a friend admonished. Well, no. It’s not like I’m one of those people who thinks “It’ll never happen to me” (it always does), but I hadn’t read enough about the vaccine to feel comfortable having it administered to my child.
His pals refused to believe he was ill, returning every few hours to see if he’d recovered, insisting they wouldn’t get sick if they came inside
Many parents have misconceptions about the vaccine, says Dr. Paul Christakis, a Boca Raton pediatrician. It’s new, but it’s made the same
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There are other parents who share my concern. And with rumors running rampant, no wonder we’re confused.
way flu shots have been manufactured for decades – the virus is grown in eggs and extracted for the vaccine (which is why children who are severely allergic to eggs shouldn’t be vaccinated). Another misconception: the vaccine will induce flu symptoms. Not, true, says Dr. Christakis. It can, but often doesn’t cause redness, soreness or swelling at the injection site. “Most kids aren’t getting any reactions,” he says.
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them from the virus and to make sure that it caused no adverse reactions before the FDA licensed it. “New myths will inevitably arise as some of the millions of people who are inoculated against H1N1 flu suffer unrelated illnesses. Health officials will keep a close eye out for any real problems. One can only hope that the American public will understand that subsequence isn’t necessarily consequence, and not be scared away from a vaccine that can save lives,” Dr. Offit wrote in the Oct. 11, 2009 article. Dr. Offit’s sentiments are echoed by the
“You could have the strongest immune system out there and it won’t matter when it comes to H1N1.” – Matthew Reynolds, spokesman, CDC
Centers for Disease Control (CDC). “The vaccine is the best protection against influenza. That is particularly true for H1N1, which is a new disease. People in this age group don’t have a preexisting immunity to it,” says CDC spokesman Matthew Reynolds. Take it seriously, warns Dr. Savita Kumar, a medical epidemiologist at the Palm Beach County Health Department. “Now is the time to get the vaccine,” she stresses, noting the onset of winter, when lower temperatures and humidity allow the virus to spread more easily – and the influx of visitors. “There have been 11 deaths in the county and two have been children,” says Kumar, adding that it takes about two weeks for the immunity to kick in (at press time, a 12th death was reported). Some parents say their kids “don’t get the flu.” So why get the vaccine? “You could have the strongest immune system out there and it won’t matter when it comes to H1N1,” explains Reynolds. 50
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The vaccine is recommended for anyone from six months through 24 years of age, and especially for children who have underlying medical conditions (such as asthma or heart disease) and are at higher risk for complications from influenza infection. And, experts stress, children who have siblings younger than six months should be vaccinated so they don’t pass the virus on to their unprotected, at-risk siblings. What if your child has already had the flu? If there was no lab diagnosis of H1N1, they should still be vaccinated, experts say. Remember: The seasonal flu vaccine won’t protect against H1N1 – and vice versa. And if your child had the vaccine last year, it has to be repeated this year (no lifetime guarantee, sorry). Each year the viruses mutate; the previous season’s vaccine doesn’t provide adequate protection. For more information, call the flu information line at 877-352-3581 or visit fightfluflorida.com or myflusafety.com. O
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Under the original ownership of Mel Simon and the Simon/DeBartolo Company, the 7-acre resort was once rather staid. But the recent $130-million renovation spearheaded by current owner Simon Lewis (Lewis Trust Group) is evident throughout the resort, resulting in lighter, airier spaces that reflect Palm Beach’s true tropical beauty. Enter the elegant, expansive lobby and you’ll notice rows of arched entryways and French doors
framing ocean views. Decorative tables display impressive crystal sculptures and fine china pieces that glow beneath sparkling grand chandeliers. The lobby is the choice place to sit, relax and peoplewatch from plush couches and chairs accessorized with minute details, such as rhinestone-piped throw pillows. Gilded mirrors and sconces, along with wood-framed, ivory-toned upholstery, further add to the resort’s high-end-yet-comfortable milieu. In the beachfront terraced areas, a collection of oversized floor lanterns makes a statement behind the Jacuzzi and circular, cushioned seating that surrounds a huge fire pit. Canopied cabanas, graceful palm trees and white chaise lounges with striped padding beckon guests to sunbathe by the courtyard and family-friendly pools. Steps away from the pools, pint-sized and teenage guests can find fun and adventure at Ritz Kids, comprised of AquaNuts – with a dedicated play-
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The lobby is the choice place to sit, relax and people-watch from plush couches and chairs accessorized with minute details, such as rhinestone-piped throw pillows. Gilded mirrors and sconces, along with wood-framed, ivory-toned upholstery, further add to the resort’s high-end-yet-comfortable milieu. ents into the Bath Lounge to administer their personal potion. For a gem of a spa experience, the Cornelia Signature Four Handed Facial and the Honey Citrus Body Polish are said to have cleansing and healing powers. Think of them as elixirs for the skin and soul. In between treatments, Eau Spa’s SelfCentered Garden offers respite in a serene, open-air sanctuary with swing chairs and a shallow pool (perfect for dipping your toes). Très relaxing! When it’s time to turn in, The Ritz-
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Carlton’s 310 guestrooms, including 42 suites, are lavishly appointed with private balconies, mahogany furnishings, fabrics in peaceful hues of green and gold, soaking tubs, marble bathrooms, twice-daily turndown service and a choice of garden or coastal views. The hotel’s Club Level features a concierge and lounge with day-and-evening creative culinary options. The resort provides several dining options: The ocean-view Temple Orange restaurant offers daily breakfast, lunch and dinner. The oceanfront bistro,
Breeze is a great gathering spot for gourmet burgers, salads and more. Stir Bar and Terrace is the place to socialize and enjoy cocktails while seated on down-filled, silk-covered sofas (there are lots of intimate niches, perfect for couples in a romantic mood). “We love the ambiance and its convenience to our home in Boca Raton,” says Emily Rosen. She and her husband Irwin ritually celebrate their anniversary with weekend escapes at the resort. “The hotel’s service is impeccable,” she says. “It’s like being in a 5-star hotel in Europe – and we’re home without a hassle.” O
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in Dallas, Texas, Miami Dolphins linebacker Akinola “Akin” James Ayodele played every sport offered in grade school except football. He ran track and played both soccer and baseball. Even though the sports and fitness fanatic of Nigerian descent was anxious to tackle the pigskin, his mom, who raised him and his three siblings, axed it with a big fat, “No!”
She insisted he take his time and wait till high school to start the rough-and-tumble sport. “Football is life in Texas,” laughs the 6’2”, 245-pound NFL jock, who now lives in a Miami condo and is very active in the charity community. “I wanted to play when I was in grade school, but I had to wait. So I would practice at home in the back yard. I eventually became an usher for the Dallas Cow-
boys because I had to be around the sport!” At MacArthur High School in the Irving section of Dallas County, Ayodele, now 30, began his journey to becoming the football star he’d dreamed of becoming. He earned all-district kudos as a linebacker and tight end, while still engaging in any other sport he could fit into his schedule. He went on to play four seasons of football for the JacksonJanuary 2010
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trate on certain muscle clusters, then hit core exercises,” he explains. “For leg day, I run around the stadium, do leg presses, step ups, you name it.” Oh yes, he’ll also engage in additional aerobic activity, such as basketball and running.
ville Jaguars as a third-round draft pick in 2002, and two seasons for the Dallas Cowboys where he signed on in 2006 as an unrestricted agent. Drafted by the Dolphins two years later, Akin played in all 16 games for the seventh straight season, starting 13 contests. He made his Dolphins debut in a starting role against the New York Jets with four tackles, and recovered a fumble after Matt Roth sacked Jets celebrity quarterback Brett Favre. “There are two ways to look at Akin,” says Bill Newgent, Jr., a sports expert and lifelong South Florida Dolphins fan. “He’s the kind of good citizen that Miami wants in the locker room and a solid player. But the Dolphins are still waiting for him to break out as a game changer. He hasn’t done that yet.” When asked how he feels about his potential for greatness, Ayodele believes it’s a challenging compliment – but he’s not taking it to the bank. He doesn’t want to be brought down, and never reads too much into anything people say about him. “I have my goals,” he says honestly. “It has been a long road, and for me, the sky is the limit.” 58
Akin, an admitted fitness fanatic, takes the same hyper-focused approach toward workouts as he does his career. Disciplined and serious about his health, his agonizing exercise routine is one of the most important parts of his busy life and one he begins in the wee hours. He would be fun to watch, if not emulate. His routines vary by time of year. A typical day after football season – from around February until summer – involves jogging, weight lifting and conditioning. When pre-season kicks in, the extreme physical training begins. His routine is one that would cripple many an active person.
If it sounds painful, well, it is. But Akin is a fighter. Even his name, Akinola, in African means “a warrior who has gone through many wars and has never been defeated.” And athleticism runs in his family: His brother, Remi, is a football player with the New Orleans Saints; brother Harold plays football at Emporia State University, and sister Jessica plays volleyball at University of Louisiana-Monroe. Anyway, he knows his limits. He’s been taking great care of his mind and body since his high school days. Though he admits that, at times, staying focused back then was a challenge.
“Summer is intense – I get up at 6:30 a.m.,” he says. “Since I dislike working out at my home, I do drills and movements at the track and have different ones for each day of the week.” One day he’ll work on speed, the next, conditioning, then positioning... anything to diversify and avoid boredom.
“I had to play football in high school, but I loved my buddies and family, so I worked really hard yet still found time to hang with them,” he recalls. “It all worked out because I needed football, but knew then there was more to life than sports.”
Then it’s off to the gym. “I’ll concen-
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school, the jock enrolled at Coffeyville Community College in Kansas, a school offering transfer-degree programs. He honed his academic skills for more than a year, but craved a more cosmopolitan environment. “It was awful, I was so bored,” Ayodele recalls. “I was out in the boondocks and I’m used to having more culture around me. I kept calling Mom and trying to get permission to walk, but she insisted I stick it out. I took 21 hours a semester for three semesters to be able to leave quicker.” His mother told him – stick to the game plan and things will fall into place. Turned out, mother knew best. In 1999, he was accepted to Purdue University in Lafayette, Ind. and earned a place as a starting defensive end for the Purdue Boilermakers, a top Big 10 team that put him on the map. He had 194 tackles, 29 sacks, 54 stops for loss, five fumble recoveries and four forced fumbles. He started in 35 games and played in a bowl game all three years he was at Purdue. “Purdue was a locker room and barn to me and a very exciting place to be,” he says. “Being in a college town like that with a great campus was what I always wanted.”
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In 2001, he graduated with a double major in Sports Psychology and Law and Society with a minor in Business. Soon he was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars and played four seasons as outside linebacker. His best stats for the team came in 2003 with 115 tackles, one sack and two interceptions. “I also bought a condo in Miami during this time so I had somewhere to party when I wasn’t playing football,” he says with a laugh. “I have long-admired former Dolphins like Bob Griese and Dan Marino, and was happy to have a place down here even back then!” In 2006 Ayodele joined the Dallas Cowboys, where he spent an impressive two years starting in most games before joining the Miami Dolphins in 2008.
Aside from his athletic prowess, what sets Ayodele apart from his fellow players is his philanthropic work. His NFL community involvement is so impressive he recently was honored with the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s Nat Moore Community Service Award. The honor is bestowed each year on a player for outstanding involvement with schools, charities and children in South Florida. He was also nominated for the 11th annual Pro Football Weekly Arthur S. Arkush Humanitarian Award, designed to honor athletes whose hard work is hands-on in their local communities. Ayodele began doing charity work in 2003, when while living in Jacksonville he won the Blue Cross/ Blue Shield Community Championship and donated some of the winnings to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He also made many visits to local schools and hospitals. His actions did not go unnoticed: He was nominated as a Walter Payton Man of the Year and won an NFL Extra Effort Award.
He learned his philanthropic ways from his mother. “Even though we had little money, Mom always found time to help those in need,” he explains. “She dragged us kids with her. It stuck with me all through school and into the pros. I was blessed with football and lucky to be where I am. I want to help others.” It was in this spirit that he started Akin’s Path, a foundation that works with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami. The foundation each year awards a $10,000 scholarship to a college-bound student from his Texas high school alma mater. He launched the foundation in honor of Michael Tilmon, his best friend, who was killed in a car accident their senior year. During his team’s off-season, Ayodele spends time with his girlfriend and enjoys traveling as much as possible to places like Chile, Brazil, Spain and South Africa. “Last February, I started in London, then visited Nigeria and Cape Town, followed by Melbourne, Australia and Jamaica. His favorite spot so far: Africa. “I just love to travel,” he says. “I learn so much from different cultures.”
Bill Newgent, Jr., sports expert and lifelong Dolphin fan
Indeed, an ESPN.com article quotes a friend calling Ayodele a “cultural junkie”. He’s an inquisitive guy who enjoys meeting people from all over the world and loves Cuban food, especially rice, beans and plantains. Which is why he fits in so well in Miami. Not only is it a cultural melting pot, but there’s also the sun and the ocean. And with both the Super Bowl and Pro Bowl taking place in Miami this month, South Florida will be hopping. “I’m excited about the bowl games being held in Miami,” he says. “It’s great exposure for us. And good for everyone in town.” O January 2010
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Their Bodies Are Their Business By Felicia S. Levine
Professional Athletes Reveal Fitness And Nutrition Secrets Christmas is over, but you still look like Santa. Now you’re eager to turn over a new leaf. This is the year you’ll eat healthy and exercise religiously. Really. If you’re serious, The Boca Raton Observer’s got your motivation. We approached South Florida’s top professional athletes in the worlds of football, basketball, baseball, hockey, tennis and golf, and asked them to describe their fitness regimens and provide their best health and workout tips (whom better to approach than the athletes whose livelihoods depend on great fitness?). The following is their sound advice (along with a few surprising confessions).
On game preparation: “I like to get to the rink a couple hours before the game. I like to work on my sticks, tape them, make sure they feel right … But mostly I like to get a good warm-up in and mentally think about the game I’m about to play.” Exercise regimen: “During the season we have specific practice, game and workout schedules that are designed to maximize our energy and
production while also giving us enough time to rest. During off-season, we get a workout plan from our team trainer but (also) get a chance to do stuff on our own, whether it’s skating or working out in the gym.” Eating habits: “I take my diet pretty seriously. During season, a lot of the food we eat is regimented. In the off-season, I still stay away from sweets and fast food and just focus on consuming things that
Favorite power food: “Pasta.”
Physically, if you take care of your body and have the right diet, I think you’ll be able to maintain from an energy standpoint.”
His guilty pleasure: “I don’t think I really have one.” On motivation: “Eighty-two games is a long season and obviously there are ups and downs, but our coaching staff does a good job of not letting us get too high or too low.
Three best fitness tips: “Give your body time to recover. If you don’t, you’ll do more harm than good. (And) fitness is more than just working out – you have to have a good handle on exercise, diet and rest. Combine these and you’ll be in a good position for success.”
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On tournament preparation: “I work hard to enjoy myself
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away from the course. When it’s time to play, I work hard on thinking about positive golf shots, swings and having fun out on the course. Golf is very much a mental challenge, so it consumes my thoughts mentally once my golf shoes get slipped on.”
Professional Golfer
Exercise regimen: “At age
13, I was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes (type 1). This physical challenge has made it very important for me to stay in good physical condition. In addition to riding my bike and other standard gym activities, I’ve become a real fan of playing tennis and am up for a game at a moment’s notice!” Eating habits: “With my diabetes, I have to be very careful of my diet. However, I use a OneTouch Ping Insulin Pump which allows me to be a bit more flexible. My friend Dr. Barry Sears, who wrote The Zone diet has come out with a product
line called Medwell 123 which is very good for diabetics like me.” Favorite power food: “Dur-
ing a tournament round, you will always find a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in my bag!” Her guilty pleasure: “I love Clemmy’s Sugar-Free ice cream.” On motivation: “Balance is very important. I make sure that I spend a reasonable (amount of) time away from golf doing other things I love. This allows me to look forward to playing and practicing! Everything in moderation!” Three
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“Stretch! Vary your routine! Smile, it’s fun!”
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eating more than I should. Not unhealthy stuff … lots of proteins. I try to stay away from fried stuff and to not eat at night.” Favorite power food: “Shakes.” His guilty pleasure: “Gummy
bears. I love them.” On game preparation: “I like
Exercise regimen: “In season
to get to the stadium as early as possible. I warm up on my own while listening to music. I get stretched out and taped by one of our trainers. I’ll look at my notes and last-minute reminders, then be ready to play.”
we lift three times a week. In the offseason, we lift usually four to five days. On the fifth day, I might do some extra stretching and agility. I’ll also run after I work out.” Eating habits: “In season, my
eating habits tend to be worse because I try to keep my weight up by
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On motivation: “I think about not having a job, because I’ve been cut from a team before.” Three
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“Proper amount of rest between sets. Add weight in responsible increments. Rest – (you) need to give your body time to recover, so don’t lift everyday.”
On game preparation: “On game day, we almost always have a light practice in the morning so I like to get in a weight-lifting routine after that. Getting rest is (also) an important part of getting your body prepared for the game that night.” Exercise regimen: “I try and work out five days a week. Two days I’ll focus on my upper body and two days on my lower body. Generally on another day I’ll concentrate on my hips and core.”
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Eating habits: “I follow a strict
diet … It consists of oatmeal and egg whites with vegetables and fruit in the morning for breakfast. For lunch I’ll have grilled chicken and brown rice. As for dinner, it usually is the same as lunch. On game days, I’ll stick with my routine as far as breakfast and lunch, but before a game I like to eat salad because it’s not too heavy.” Favorite power food: “Oat-
meal because I know it’s good for me.” His guilty pleasure: “I like
chicken wings, the hotter the better!” On motivation: “I reflect on how hard the work was to get to where I am now and the fact that I do not want to go back to the life I had before I made it to the NBA. Also, a big motivation for me is professional pride.” Three best fitness tips: “Ex-
ercise (find a routine that best fits and stick to it). Eat right (food helps to reenergize your body and in the development of muscles after a workout). Get rest (it’s an important aspect of a healthy body and mind).” January 2010
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“Make sure I get a good night’s sleep before, and a good breakfast is always good.” Exercise regimen: “Work
out everyday except the day before I pitch. (It) consists of bodyweight exercises and baseball-specific movements.” Eating habits: “Always had a
hard time keeping weight on so I eat as much as I can.”
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court training, too. Now I do two days of Pilates a week.” Eating habits: “I eat a lot of carbs
and protein. Bananas before matches when I played.”
Favorite power food: “I’m a
Favorite power food: “Lindt
steak and potatoes guy.”
chocolate.”
His guilty pleasure: “Choc-
Former Pro Tennis Player/ Current Fed Cup President
olate.”
Her guilty pleasure: “Cup-
cakes.”
On motivation: “I think of all the people trying to take my job.”
On
Three best fitness tips:
“Visualize for (the) mental part and (do a) warm-up stretch.”
“Stretch, don’t forget the small muscles and have a plan.”
Exercise regimen: “I used to
On motivation: “Lethargy nevmatch
preparation:
practice six days a week and do off-
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Alternative Treatments Offer Healing Without The Meds Coral Springs teacher Sandy Goodman remembers the horrible pain she suffered from a foot neuroma. “It comes from wearing pointy shoes or flip flops,” she says. “I could barely walk on the playground.” She went to her trusty acupuncture physician, Landon Agoado in Margate, who skillfully stuck a needle between her toes. “The pain went away, right away,” Goodman recalls. She was thrilled but not surprised. She had discovered the benefits of alternative medicine years ago. And her experiences haven’t been limited to the ancient Chinese practice of acupuncture.
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Alternative medicine is any type of practice outside the range of conventional remedies and includes a wide range of healing philosophies from herbal therapy to chiropractic. Over the years, Goodman, 51, turned to alternative medicine to treat her rheumatoid arthritis and motion sickness, as well as irritating effects of menopause including hot flashes and memory lapses. With acupuncture, she found speedy relief from hemiplegic headaches that, in the past, were so debilitating she once had to walk with a cane for 10 days. Goodman has lots of company. According to a nationwide government study, 38 percent of American adults use some form of complementary alternative medicine and spend millions each year to get it. Want to learn more? The following is a guide to some of the most popular treatments.
Elizabeth Kelly was at the end of her rope. Her 8-year-old son suffered from a rare and serious
gastrointestinal disorder and had to be pulled from school.
which are the domain of the pharmaceutical industry.”
“We were going to go to Johns Hopkins for a series of tests,” she says. In the meantime, the Jupiter resident sent out a mass e-mail about her son, and someone shared it with Dr. Frank Ervolino, a boardcertified acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist who practices in Stuart and at the Mind/Body Institute of Jupiter Hospital. He paid the family a visit, prescribed herbal medicine and explained how a child with his condition should eat. It worked so well that Kelly’s son, now 9, no longer suffers from gastrointestinal problems. “I’m a big fan of alternative medicine now,” says Kelly, whose father is a general surgeon.
Plant compounds can coat and soothe inflamed tissue, affect neurotransmitter balances, encourage desirable metabolic processes, work on the immune system and control inflammation, he says. There are western or Chinese herbal protocols for most chronic conditions.
Herbology, the practice of herbal medicine, is the use of plants and plant derivatives containing chemical compounds that benefit health and relieve pain and suffering. Dr. Ervolino says the practice helps people “by offering large-molecule solutions to their chronic health problems that are easily attainable, safer and better tolerated than small-molecule solutions
A word of caution: Use herbal therapy only under the guidance of a trained professional and be especially cautious when pregnant or nursing.
Dr. Frank Ervolino,
board-certified acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist
i think the greatest benefit in my practice has been seen in the gastrointestinal and autoimmune areas. herbal medicine also works well with gynecological areas such as pms and menopause.
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“I think the greatest benefit in my practice has been seen in the gastrointestinal and autoimmune areas,” he says. “Anger management and anxiety have also been successful areas of treatment. Herbal medicine also works well with gynecological areas such as PMS and menopause.”
Some people quiver at the thought of being needled, but acupuncturist Dr. Landon Agoado stresses there’s no need to fear: Acupuncture needles are much smaller than intimidating hypodermic needles (only about the size of a hair strand). This means little sensitivity when inserted. How it works: An acupuncturist inserts these tiny needles along energy pathways called meridians. “They’re placed at precise points on the body to promote healing, balance and restore the function of every system in the body, ” Dr. Agoado says. Acupuncture can be used to treat anything, from the common cold to cancer. “I have great success with patients battling infertility,” says Dr. Agoado, who has offices in Tamarac and Margate. “Fertilitychallenged patients benefit from using acupuncture and Chinese
herbology solely or in conjunction with their reproductive specialists. “I also have great success reducing and eliminating patients’ chronic or acute pain, speeding up the healing of injuries or as an adjunct to postsurgical therapy,” she adds. “And I have very good results eliminating allergies and great results with mental and emotional issues, anxiety depression, etc.” When shopping for an acupuncturist, look for one that’s nationally board certified. Also, Dr. Agoado recommends finding someone specializing in multiple modalities. “I don’t believe that any one modality works for everyone 100 percent of the time,” Dr. Agoado says, “so it would be beneficial to seek out an acupuncturist who also practices some other form of holistic healing, whether it be herbology, homeopathy, nutrition, etc.”
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It would be great if we got all the nutrients we needed from food. That would mean we were eating a well-balanced, healthy diet rich with fruits and vegetables. But let’s face it: We often don’t do that, which is where vitamins come in. Many people believe in them and even TV’s Dr. Mehmet Oz admits to taking vitamins – a multi, fish oil, Vitamin D and calcium every day. Our bodies need vitamins to work properly, experts explain. They help us do many things, including grow. Some vitamins help us make energy; others help make our teeth healthy and strong. Vitamins are even involved in making sure we can see color – and we wouldn’t want to miss that. Vitamin therapy is based on the belief that adding missing and/or 72
deficient nutrients to one’s lifestyle can favorably affect ones health, says Dr. Frank Ervolino. “It looks at the physiology of the body as a puzzle and attempts to use the vitamin as a missing puzzle piece.” Notable vitamin therapies are zinc for immune health and male reproductive health, Phosphatidylcholine for brain health and plant sterols for cholesterol health (FDAclaim approved). Vitamin therapy, Dr. Ervolino explains, works well with high blood pressure, pain management and immune stimulation. But patients need to know that some vitamins can make conditions worse, he adds. It’s important for vitamin users to do so under the guidance of a licensed healthcare practitioner, he says. Megadose vitamin therapy (taking vitamins in amounts considerably greater than the recommended daily allowance to prevent or treat disease), often self-prescribed or
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from an untrained person, can be ineffective or even cause health problems. For example, some doctors say that consuming high doses of vitamin A, which might be taken in dermatological practices, could be potentially toxic.
When Dawn Roth’s son was 3 years old, he had persistent stomach troubles due to chronic withhold-
ing (not relieving one’s bowels), so she turned to Marie-Josee Berard, a licensed massage therapist at the Infant Massage Institute in Tamarac. “She gave him massages and taught me how to do it for him too,” recalls the Miramar mom. “She also did reflexology (a foot or hand massage that promotes relaxation, improves circulation and reduces pain).” The treatment was successful: Four years later, Roth’s son no longer has
stomach problems. Massage therapy, which involves the manipulation of soft tissue, has since become a family affair for the Roths. “My husband has back problems and swears by Marie-Josee,” she says. Roth’s sister finds that massage therapy helps relieve her psoriasis, while her mother watched her knee swelling noticeably decrease. Indeed, massage therapy can be useful to treat many conditions, including back pain, pinched nerves and healing after surgeries. “Our services help all ages, from newborn infants to retiring seniors,” says Berard, a 20-year veteran who specializes in working with pregnant women and babies. There is an emerging trend in her industry to use massage during pregnancy to avoid colic and other common problems. She says she’s able to use massage to help mothers take care of their babies while still in the womb. Mayo Clinic experts say a massage isn’t likely to cure all that ails you – but it can make you feel better and more relaxed. Keep in mind: If performed incorrectly, massage can cause harm, so do your research and make sure to use a licensed therapist.
Dr. Lynn Migdale, a Delray Beach chiropractor with 30 years of experience, wants to set the record straight. “People think we’re back doctors instead of natural neurologists and holistic fitness experts,” says Dr. Migdale, also a Reiki master (an ancient healing technique in which hands transfer energy). “Not everyone gets twisted and we’re not just about getting rid of back pain. We’re not saying ‘don’t take your medicine.’ But we’re doing fantastic things for pregnant women and they don’t take drugs.” “Chiropractic,” the Delray Beach doctor explains, “is the gentle art of aligning and balancing the skeletal system so that the nervous system
can be free from pressure and function at its highest potential. When these two systems are balanced, pain and disease are prevented and greater health and wellness naturally returns.” At her Family Wellness Center, Dr. Migdale says patients get relief from pain, ADD, ADHD, fibromyalgia, allergies, headaches, colic, breastfeeding problems, malnutrition, autoimmune disease and more. An expert on women’s wellness, she understands the female body and its ability to heal itself. “I have experienced my own healing with my personal menstrual cycle, safe and joyful pregnancies and deliveries of my own two children,” says Dr. Migdale, also a natural wellness specialist who speaks about and teaches classes on the subject. “I also enjoyed breastfeeding, while running a busy practice.” While chiropractic care is generally considered safe, Mayo Clinic doctors advise people who have a history of spinal surgery to check with a surgeon before consulting a chiropractor. And if you’ve got back pain accompanied by fever, chills, sweats or unplanned weight loss, it’s advisable to see an M.D. to rule out tumors or infections.
When you hear the word “hypnosis,” do you think of a stage show where audience volunteers end up quacking like ducks? That’s fun stuff – but hypnosis is not hocuspocus. It’s a helpful tool used to treat pain of all sorts, from arthritis to dental procedures, says Martin Nathan, a Boca Raton hypnotist certified by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis.
values. “People cannot be made to do things under hypnosis that they don’t want to do,” says Nathan, also a licensed mental health counselor. When using hypnosis, results may vary according to the condition being treated. In situations such as smoking cessation, nail biting, sleep disorders and anxiety issues, the desired results may be quick. For other issues – such as relieving depression, diminishing and controlling anger, changing eating habits, stopping addictions and improving motivation – more sessions are usually necessary in combination with counseling. “As a counselor, I use cognitive therapy techniques
to help my clients better understand themselves and their issues,” Nathan says. “I offer hypnosis to those who want to make changes very quickly, and teach meditation techniques to those who need to slow down and relax,” explains Nathan, who’s been in the field for 34 years. Sometimes, he even helps people find lost objects like jewelry. Medical experts say hypnosis is generally safe, but it’s important to verify that the therapist has experience in treating the condition for which you’re seeking help. O
Dr. Lynn Migdale (left, with daughter Rachel), chiropractor and Reiki Master
Chiropractic is the gentle art of aligning and balancing the skeletal system so that the nervous system can be free from pressure and f u n c t i o n at i t s highest potential.
Martin Nathan, hypnotist and licensed mental health counselor
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From left: Jay Jones, Laura Jones, Laura’s son Tomer, the couple’s daughter, Natalie and the family dog, Bella
A Successful Businessman Struck With Early-Stage Alzheimer’s, Jay Jones Advocates For Those Who Can’t By Mary Thurwachter Jay Jones stepped on to the stage with his 6-year-old daughter, Natalie. He was all set to give a speech, but as his mouth opened, his jaw dropped. He forgot what he was going to say. What he clearly remembers was the compassion he felt from the crowd.
A fit, youthful-looking surfer from Lighthouse Pointe, Jay was president of a $20 million-a-year yacht dealership he co-owned when he received the diagnosis. He was just 49. Only 5 to 10 percent of all people with Alzheimer’s develop symptoms before age 65.
The sympathetic reception was understandable, especially since this was a group gathered to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s disease, and that’s something Jay, 53, knows all too well.
“It was quite a shocking discovery for someone 49 years old,” Jay recalls. “It meant the end of a successful professional career for me, visits to more than 20 different types of medical professionals and special-
ists – neurologists, psychologists, internists, you name it – more than $30,000 of our own money spent trying to find answers and countless hours in doctors’ offices.” Jay is one of 5 million Americans with varying stages of the progressive and ultimately fatal disease, costing $150 billion a year to treat. By 2050, the National Aging Institute estimates that Alzheimer’s may affect 13.2 million people. “With Alzheimer’s you just can’t
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tended the Rita Hayworth Gala at the Waldorf-Astoria.
do what you used to do,” Jay says. “You can’t remember old things, can’t learn new things and suddenly all things you know become unfamiliar. It was hard for me because people look at me and see a healthy man who is physically fit and yet this disease invades your mind – it truly robs you of your livelihood.” Jay and wife Laura are making it their mission to help others live with the diagnosis, especially those who, like Jay, have early-stage and younger-onset Alzheimer’s. Jay serves on the National Early-Stage Advisory Group, and the couple has become advocates, making change and sharing their experiences and concerns on a countrywide level. Locally, Jay and Laura helped fine-tune an Alzheimer’s tour program at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables, and in November participated in the Miami-Dade County Memory Walk. A week later, they had coffee with Congressman Ron Klein. The Joneses are Klein’s constituents and Klein has signed on
“We had a good time dancing and all,” Jay says, showing a photo of he and Laura at the event in his scrapbook. He keeps the book as a memory aid, because he knows there’ll come a time when it’s likely he won’t remember things. During their travels, Jay and Laura have met many others whose lives have been touched by Alzheimer’s, including some famous folks like Maria Shriver, whose father Sargent Shriver suffers from the disease; and to co-sponsor two Alzheimer’s bills. David Hyde Pierce of Frasier fame, Nationally, they’ve told their story whose grandfather and father both in Washington, D.C., Chicago had the disease. and New York. Even ABC World News aired a special report on the “Jay is a great advocate for many Jones family’s experiences with Al- reasons,” says Linda Balogh, advozheimer’s. Jay recalls flying to New cacy and public policy coordinator York for an event held by the Zenith for the Southeast Florida Chapter Society, a group of philanthropists of the Alzheimer’s Association. “He’s whose members each have donated had things happen to him and he at least $1 million to the Alzheimer’s can tell you what his life is like. He Association. While in town, they at- lost his job. He may have to search
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PREVENTING OR SLOWING THE DISEASE No one really knows what causes Alzheimer’s disease and there is no cure. Environmental issues, genetics, diet and stress all play roles. But is there any way you can prevent or delay the onset of the progressive, ultimately fatal disease? Brenda K. Bryant, vice president and development officer at the Mae Volen Senior Center, has some suggestions. The Boca Raton center hosts three adult day-care programs for seniors with physical and cognitive challenges, many with Alzheimer’s. “The key is to live life to the fullest,” Bryant says. “Engage in life. Your community and family are key. The fuller, more active life you have, the less likely you are to be vulnerable to illness in general.”
A healthy diet helps, as well as exercise. People with Alzheimer’s can forget how to swallow or walk. “Exercise retrains muscles to maintain body strength and balance,” says Bryant. Exercising your brain is also important. “Do puzzles and math problems. Keeping the brain active is critical for everyone.” Socialization is crucial, too. “Isolation kills older people,” she says. “The ability to communicate clearly is essential and human interaction is necessary.” Alzheimer’s, she stresses, is not the province of old people. “It’s the province of people who have the disease.” For more information, visit alz.org/seflorida.
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HOW TO COPE WHEN
A LOVED ONE HAS ALZHEIMER’S Living with someone who has Alzheimer’s can be difficult, but there are ways to cope that have worked for others. Here are some tips to consider: Remember the person with Alzheimer’s is still an individual with feelings. They know
something is wrong and they’re mourning a loss, too. Avoid talking about their condition in their presence. What you say can be disturbing and can cause depression. Focus on the positive things they can do. Establish a routine. A structured day will help
them and you. It may help them sleep.
for words, but he’s willing to share. He’s a fit and attractive man and you wouldn’t know he has Alzheimer’s if you met him. Plus, he has Laura and together they’re a strong team. What they are doing helps other people.” The Joneses want to do whatever they can to get the word out, including giving speeches whenever possible. Public speaking, Laura explains, doesn’t make Jay nervous. When his memory fails, she’s there to fill in the gaps. “We’ve become more one voice,” she says. “We never know how Jay will be, so we prepare as much as we can ahead of time. On the airplane to New York, we talked about what was important to Jay and I took notes on index cards.” It always ends up going well, Laura says, adding she often feels like a channel for Jay and that she gets Divine help, too. “We feel like we were born to do this.”
Avoid confrontation. Avoid drawing attention to failures and stay calm. Arguing never works. Drop the subject and go back to it later, if necessary. Simplify tasks. Avoid confusion and stress by
keeping things simple. Keep them active. It helps enhance dignity,
self-worth and maintains physical and mental capabilities. Have them do puzzles. It helps keep their minds stimulated. Communicate clearly. Speak clearly, make eye contact. If you’re too verbose you can confuse them more. Show love with hugs. Use memory aids to help the person remem-
ber and avoid confusion. Keep familiar objects in their usual places. Post pictures of family members and friends, all clearly named. Caregivers should get help, too. Join a sup-
port group. Living with someone with the disease takes its toll on caregivers. It helps to share your feelings. Source: Jennifer Stevens, health center administrator, Abbey Delray South
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The LONG and WINDING ROAD Still, the journey hasn’t been easy. For one thing, it took three-and-a-half years to finally get the diagnosis. “I struggled with him and doctors to find out what was wrong,” remembers Laura. “Everybody was telling me I was crazy. One doctor suggested he should take yoga classes.” Laura had observed behavioral changes in Jay that worried her. He got lost driving home from a restaurant one night, for one thing. And he was so nervous and had horrible gastric problems. “He was combative and defensive,” she says. “I would ask him to take out the garbage and he would say ‘I’m not stupid.’ He would leave his shoes on the kitchen counter and when I asked him about it he would get upset and drive around for hours. I thought he was a jerk. We were headed toward divorce.”
Jay, who grew up in Palm Beach, was perplexed about what was happening to him, too. “I was losing things and at work I would go to the bathroom, get back to my desk and ask myself if I had gone to the bathroom,” he says. He couldn’t remember. “His math skills crashed,” says Laura, “and in 2005 we hired a math tutor for him.” Doctors suggested Jay’s difficulties were the result of stress from his job or maybe some bug he picked up on a business trip to the Far East. The couple worried it might be cancer. After receiving the diagnosis from a doctor who had ruled out everything else, Laura and Jay were relieved to finally have an answer to the ‘what’s wrong with Jay?’ question. “It had never occurred to either of us that it was Alzheimer’s,” Laura remembers. But while Jay and Laura now had an answer, they were confronted with a host of new challenges. “We lost most of our old friends,” Laura says. People just didn’t know what to say. Jay could no longer work; Laura quit her job to care for Jay and then she had to get a better one so they’d have health insurance that didn’t cost $2,000 a month. (They weren’t eligible for Medicare for two years from Jay’s diagnosis.) They hired a home health aide for Jay and a nanny for their daughter, Natalie. They got in touch with lawyers and doctors and the Alzheimer’s Association for advice and support. So many adjustments needed to be made. Jay stopped driving a car. Laura juggled work, doctor visits, school meetings and spending as much time as possible with the family. As time went on they all got used to their new existence. “Life’s too short to be angry,” Jay says. “I’ve got a great family and we have a great house. I can ride my bike. I can go work out at LA Fitness.” Sometimes his home health aide even takes him surfing.
Until recently, Jay took a bus three days a week to the Count and Countess deHoernle Alzheimer’s Pavilion in Deerfield Beach, where patients could participate in crafts, music, games and therapy to exercise their minds. At first, he found himself surrounded by folks much older and it seemed everyone used a walker or a wheelchair. After awhile, he made friends closer to his age. But the deHoernle Center closed a few months ago, and patients who regularly attended sessions are seeking a new place to go.
Left: Jay at the Miami-Dade Memory Walk Below from left: Linda Balogh, Laura Jones and Jay Jones with Congressman Ron Klein
The couple wants people to know there is life after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, and that people with the disease can still contribute. “Your life is not over when you’re diagnosed, it’s just different,” Laura says. “We believe strongly that we’re not in this by accident. This is God trying to put us to work.”
“His language skills have slipped,” Laura observes. “Having a young daughter and a dog helps with stimulation.” It’s been a few years since Jay was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and in some ways, he and his family’s lives are better, they insist. But it was very hard. It took a lot of time. “It’s been an opportunity to change our way of thinking and look at
Acknowledges Laura, “We’re way closer now. He depends on me a lot more. We have a level of love most people never get. Life is really a lot better.” Besides, she adds in the good humor the couple is known for, “You don’t have to know what day it is to be happy.”
the excesses of our lives,” Laura says. “We’re ecologically informed. We buy local food. We don’t waste water. We have an awesome home. He (Jay) got closer to Natalie and I have a job I love. And we’ve become so much more reliant on God,” she adds. “We go to church every Saturday night. We have new
BOY WONDER Some teens celebrate their 18th birthdays with a big rockin’ party. Boca Raton resident Nick Picon observed his milestone day by hosting a lacrosse tournament to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. A middie on the lacrosse team for Cardinal Gibbons High School, Picon began playing the sport when he was in seventh grade and it was love at first face-off. But his passion isn’t limited to sports. He cares deeply for family too, and wanted to honor his 97-year-old great grandmother who suffers from Alzheimer’s with a Memory Lacrosse Tournament. Last November, the straight-A student hosted 11 teams and 110 players at Pope John Paul
friends now.” One friend, a nurse, comes over once a week to give Jay his shots and make sure his medications are right. Jay appreciates the time he gets with his daughter. “It’s a fantastic opportunity to spend more time with Natalie,” he says.
II High School. He raised $4,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association. His great grandmother was diagnosed with the disease 10 years ago. Her name is Regla Perez, but Picon, who is bilingual, calls her mi vieja linda, Spanish for “my pretty lady.” Now in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s, Regla struggles to remember names, but her face lights up when Picon visits and addresses her as mi vieja linda. Picon began organizing the tournament in April, securing insurance, coaches, officials, sponsors, raffle items
To that end, they continue to lend their voices to the cause. They advocate for more research, more information and more therapies. They pray for a cure. “We’re concerned about the next generation,” Laura says, pointing to their daughter. “We don’t want her to get it.” O
and recruiting male and female players. He says he’s grateful to his parents, Esperanza and Rafael Picon, for their unwavering support, and to the lacrosse coach at Pope John Paul II and his friends. Cardinal Gibbons did not have a lacrosse program when he arrived, so he started one. The program is now in its fourth year. Picon will be valedictorian of his class next spring and wants to become an aerospace engineer or an astronaut. It’s become difficult to have a conversation with his great grandmother, he says, and it’s also tough on his grandmother, Miriam Caceres, who cares for Regla around the clock. He hopes that money he raised will aid efforts to find a cure for the disease that has stolen his great grandmother’s memories. -- Mary Thurwachter
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Shrink Rap With Times Tough And Stress High, More People Are Turning To Therapy By Emily J. Minor Mental illness is laced all throughout our society. Almost 50 million Americans – that is, more than 22 percent of the nation’s population – suffer from some form of emotional disorder that can affect their job, school or daily life. And numbers are quickly rising – an increase largely due to today’s economic and social pressures. With jobs shrinking, foreclosures rising and stress at an all-time high, it’s no wonder we’re feeling overwhelmed. Liz Downey, president of the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Palm Beach County, says calls to the 211 suicide hotline have not only increased by 17 percent, but have changed in nature. In the first six months of 2008, mental illness, relationship issues and substance addiction were the most common calls. And now? “In the first six months of 2009, the most common reasons were homelessness, foreclosure, loss of job and not enough money to cover the bills,” Downey says. Another sign of the times: While callers despondent over depression and addiction generally spoke for about four minutes, those coping with money issues talked for about
24 minutes. “It’s clear they wanted help,” says Downey. Perhaps you do, too. Maybe you’re feeling as though you can’t share the depths of your depression (or other problems) – even with your closest friends and family – because of lingering social stigmas. Ken Thompson, medical director for the Center for Mental Health Services outside Washington, D.C., says he’s seen progress with society’s acceptance of mental illness. “I think we’re finding that the social stigma about having a psychiatric illness, particularly depression and anxiety, is much less than it used to be,” he says. “That’s partly because of efforts to help
people recognize these are real conditions. They’re not willful.”
choose? How confidential is your history, once you go? Take notes.
Indeed, when it comes to mental health treatment, these are not our mother’s times. And that’s a good thing. In those days – say, the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s – a woman, usually a housewife, took a B12 shot, kept herself busy and discussed her problems only with her closest friends. Guys did even less. Today we have many options.
Armed with this information, decide: Do you want a family therapist, a psychologist, a psychiatrist who can prescribe drugs… the choices are endless (more on this later). Call your local mental health associations for names and referrals. If you have a specific problem, such as drug addiction or an eating disorder, try calling support groups in those genres. Once you’ve compiled names, start calling around and interviewing potential mental health professionals. Go with your gut – and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Do they work weekends? Can you call them during off-hours if you’re in crisis? Do they charge for missed appointments? What is their late policy? What is their therapeutic approach?
But where do you start? With so many types of mental health professionals from which to choose, it can be confusing. The medications are even more confounding. Our advice? Take a deep breath – and take it one step at a time. First, do you have insurance? Unless you can pay out of pocket, this may be key in deciding how to move forward (if you don’t, some social service agencies offer counseling on a sliding scale). Call your carrier and ask the basics: Will they pay, how much and for how many sessions? From what list of mental health professionals must you
The right fit between you and your therapist is crucial, Downey stresses – you can’t detest the sight of your counselor and expect to be productive. So is sticking with treatment – you can’t miss every other appointment and make progress. RememJanuary 2010
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ber, therapy is a team effort between you and your counselor. Also, be prepared to discuss your real problems and feelings – lying or withholding information won’t do you any good (why pay someone just to lie to them)? Make sure the professional you choose is certified or licensed in their prospective genre – to confirm licensure, contact your state agency (myflorida.com). Finally, take treatment seriously. If you’re not willing to make the commitment, wait until you are. If you’re ready to take the plunge, there are many types of mental health professionals that utilize a wide range of therapeutic approaches. Because it can get confusing, we’ve done some of the research for you. The following is a quick compendium of mental health professionals. For more information, visit the National Mental Health Association Web site at nmha.org.
“I think we’re finding that the social stigma about having a psychiatric illness, particularly depression and anxiety, is much less than it used to be. That’s partly because of efforts to help Psychiatrists are medical doctors or people recognize these are real conditions. They’re not willful.” doctors of osteopathy who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses. Psychiatrists prescribe and manage medications. Some provide talk therapy, while many stick to medication management. cannot prescribe medication (except in Mexico and Louisiana), and have doctoral degrees in psychology – the science that deals with thoughts, emotions and behaviors. They’re required to conduct several years in supervised practice before becoming eligible for licensure. Some are trained for academics and research, others for clinical therapy and counseling. Many can be found in private practice.
Psychologists
Licensed Psychoanalysts earn postgraduate degrees in psychology or psychiatry and have additional training in psychoanalysis (they undergo it as well). Psychoanalysis hearkens back to Freud, in that patients are treated extensively – sometimes spending years exploring patterns of thinking and behavior originating from childhood –
– Ken Thompson, medical director, Center for Mental Health Services
through free-association and by identifying with the analyst. Psychiatric Nurses, aka, mental health nurses, have received additional training in dealing with psychiatric medications, behavior issues and counseling. They may prescribe and administer drugs. Many work in hospitals; some work under the auspices of private physicians. Licensed Clinical Social Workers (L.C.S.W.) hold at least a master’s degree
in social work, are trained in an array of therapeutic modalities and must complete two years of supervised practice to be eligible for licensure. They can be found in hospitals, counseling centers and private practice and cannot prescribe medication.
diagnose mental and emotional issues and can be found in a variety of venues as well as private practice. They cannot prescribe medication.
work with individuals and groups, use a wide range of art materials and are often found in hospitals, schools and nursing homes.
Licensed Marriage and Family
Pastoral Counselors can be priests, rabbis, reverends and other religious leaders. A true pastoral counselor is trained in mental health work as well as his/her in-depth religious training. Counseling is done in conjunction with spiritual stability and growth. Pastoral counselors are found in churches, synagogues, schools, counseling centers, social service agencies and charitable organizations.
hold at least a master’s degree and specialize in interpersonal and family dynamics. They work with families, couples and individuals in the context of relationships, and address anger, intimacy, communication and more. They cannot prescribe medication.
Therapists (L.M.F.T.)
Certified Addiction Profession-
specialize in addiction treatment, especially for substance and alcohol abuse. They often have at least a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent, supervised training and have passed a qualifying exam.
als (CAP)
Licensed Mental Health Counselors (L.M.H.C.) hold at least a master’s degree in mental health or a related field and must spend two years in the field before being eligible for licensure. They treat and
hold master’s degrees in art therapy or a related field, and use creative methods to help children and adults cope with mental illness as well as emotional issues. Art therapists
Art Therapists
Life Coaches are part of a growing field of people that help clients set and reach personal goals. Warning: anyone may call him or herself a life coach, and there is no licensure. Some coaches may have mental health training, while others draw on personal experience to assist clients. O Sources: Mental Health America, Mayo Clinic, Psychology Today, psychologists.blogspot.com
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By Linda Haase
send Your Fat On A Permanent Vacation You know the mantra: But I’m on vacation…
needing smaller clothes. We’ve discov-
meaning you have carte blanche to eat
ered six weight-loss getaways – from a
everything that’s not nailed down. After all,
boot camp to a juice-fasting retreat –
you’ll never find chocolate, burgers, milk-
where you’ll not only lose pounds, but
shakes, (you fill in the blank) this good at
return home with a new, healthier lifestyle.
home, right? Then the trips ends, and your
How better to kick off the new year?
pants feel snug. They won’t even zip. So start packing – and don’t forget your Now imagine a vacation that leaves you
skinny jeans.
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Arizona hiking photo by Marc Dashevsky
You Go
This Photo: Fatpacking through Arizona’s Four Peaks Wilderness Right: Crossing a river in the Great Smoky Mountains
EXERCISE THROUGH CHARLESTON, S.C. Forget grimy gyms, torturous treadmills and spinning to nowhere. How about squats at a peaceful wildlife refuge? Or pushups surrounded by 80 acres of lush gardens? While exercising isn’t any easier at South Carolina’s Charleston Fit Quest, the magnificent scenery (we’re talking river walks, flowery paths and dolphin sightings) certainly makes it more tolerable.
The Ravenel Bridge, which offers stunning views of Charleston Harbor; stress-management sessions held by ponds at Magnolia Gardens and hikes and bike trips through Boneyard Beach. Sure beats the treadmill. The program, developed by Michelle Mills, a certified personal trainer and second-degree black belt, is designed to show people they can exercise anywhere (one less excuse!). The beauty is that you see sites as a tourist and go home thinner.
This seven-day program utilizes the panoramic, historic places of Charleston as its gym, including Sullivan’s Island, where Edgar Allen Poe wrote The Gold Bug; the 500-acre Magnolia Gardens and Plantation, known as America’s oldest public garden and Folly Beach, dubbed The Edge of America.
“People come to us because what they’ve been doing hasn’t been working. We show them how to fit the right choices into their lifestyle,” says Mills, whose program includes before-and-after weighins, measurements and fat-composition tests, as well as at-home exercise and meal plans.
Imagine a 2-mile run/walk across
How it works: Two personal trainers
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accompany a maximum of 10 participants. Days begin at 7 a.m. with a light breakfast, followed by a threehour adventure trek and a light lunch, then three exercise classes (martial arts, yoga, strength training, etc.). After a healthy dinner, guests attend lectures, cooking classes or meditative walks before turning in at the cozy, waterfront Shem Creek Inn. Mills says on average, participants lose several inches and up to five pounds. The cost: $1,995 (double occupancy), $2,495 (single occupancy). The next session starts the end of January. For more information, call 843-3274485 or visit charlestonfitquest.com.
BACKPACK THROUGH NATIONAL PARKS Experts tout walking as the ultimate exercise. Hiker Steve Silberberg adds a twist – he guides fatpacking trips, which travel through places like Ocala National Forest in Florida, Cumberland
Island National Seashore in Georgia, Big Bend National Park in Texas and Yosemite National Park in California. These one-to-two-week backpack excursions aren’t for wimps. There are no stores, Starbucks or showers. No chance for a cold beer or even a Hershey’s bar. You’ll be too busy hiking about 10 miles daily while carrying a 50-pound pack. There may be rain, snow or bugs – or all of the above. Get over it. The payoff? A firmer, toned body. Generally, participants lose about 5 pounds per week, Silberberg says. More good news: There are no calorie-controlled portions. You can – and should – eat all you want while backpacking. Here’s the catch: Meals, primarily vegetarian, are made with lightweight, healthy, nonperishable items that can be cooked during the trip. However, quips Silberberg, “If you want to bring personal food, say,
Photo by Regina Latella Bella Boot Camp at the Vita Vie Retreat
a 5-pound chocolate cake, go for it. After carrying it over 60 miles, your body will reject the empty calories and prefer nutritious food.” He began leading the coed trips, which are geared toward people under 65 who are 20 to 75 pounds overweight, in 2005. “I’ve always loved to go backpacking and when I’d return to work after a trip, I not only felt better, my clothes fit better,” says Silberberg, a former software contractor. “So I thought that maybe others could get fit too.” But, he warns, “Anyone who can’t stomach the idea of no plumbing or electricity probably won’t appreciate the other aspects of the trip.” Expert guides trained to handle medical emergencies lead the excursions. The cost: One-week trips start at $1,000; two-week trips run up to $1,650. For more information, call 781-773-1115 or visit fatpacking.com.
GET BACK TO BASICS IN DELRAY BEACH Longing for a buff body? Try Bella Boot Camp’s back-to-basics approach at the Vita Vie Retreat. The retreat may be based in the oceanfront Delray Beach Marriott, but forget strolling Atlantic Avenue sipping a latte. You’ll exercise harder than you ever thought possible (five hours daily), then fall asleep to the sound of the soothing surf. Days begin about 8 a.m. and end between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. and are crammed with five exercise classes and 1,500-calorie meals (give or take 100) from a spa cuisine menu (panseared Atlantic salmon, scallops, turkey burgers and egg-white frittatas are some of the offerings). There are no late nights here: By 8:30 p.m., guests are usually soothing their weary bodies in the Jacuzzi or fast asleep. No two days are alike; classes in-
clude cardio-beach boot camp, kickboxing, yoga, Pilates beach hikes, balance training, stretching, cardio combo and Zumba, a Latininspired dance fitness program. Many exercises are held outside with a minimum of equipment so guests learn exercises they can do while traveling or at home.
by a parent), are encouraged to keep journals, jotting details about their feelings and daily food intake. They typically lose four to five pounds during a weeklong stay. The cost: Retreats start at $1,690 for a three-night program through April (single occupancy), and include a spa treatment. A weeklong stay costs $3,290 (single occupancy). For more information, call 561859-0775 or visit bvretreat.com.
The program focuses on removing people from their everyday environments so they can focus on changing their lifestyles. “We believe in getting back to the basics, showing people that it’s all about calories in versus calories out,” says founder Margot Rutigliano, a personal trainer and nutrition instructor. “The hardest part for most people is breaking their habits. They have to learn to make the right choices.”
You’ll never be voted off at the Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge in Ivins, Utah. Cameras won’t record you sweat, grunt and berate yourself for eating “just one more bite” during the holidays.
Participants, who are mostly women in their late 20s to late 50s (anyone under 21 must be accompanied
But the weeklong program of sunriseto-sunset exercise, 1200-calorie daily diets and tough-as-nails trainers is de-
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This photo, top and below right: The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge
This photo, left and below: Kayaking through the Delaware River with Northwest Wilderness Experience
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signed to mimic the environment on The Biggest Loser reality show. And, says marketing director Renee Jarvis, the intense program works. “We pride ourselves on being resultoriented,” she says of the 10-acre facility. “We use a four-prong approach of fitness, nutrition, education and relaxation. It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle change.” Biggest Loser trainers are not around to torment participants, but on-site trainers do dole out tough love. “We yell with a smile… it is about pushing people, getting them to break through their comfort zone,” says Jarvis. The schedule is grueling: Days begin at 6 a.m. with a hike through southern Utah’s red rock country, followed by breakfast, stretching, swimming or a water-aerobics class and lunch, followed by an afternoon packed with exercise. Dinner is followed by a lecture or cooking demonstration (like on the TV show, participants learn to plan and prepare healthy, low-cal meals). When the program ends at 7 p.m., guests are encouraged to relax and restore their energy, either with a book at the spa or salon. While there are no Sunday classes, guests are encouraged to explore picturesque Ivins – by foot. Exercise is emphasized here, but so is hands-on education, with grocery-store field trips where registered dieticians show participants how to read labels and make healthy choices. Though guests don’t cook their meals here. “We serve spa cuisine. It’s delicious and looks like it came from a magazine. But they’re all easy meals that people can make at home,” Jarvis explains. Warning: The resort is devoid of caffeine. “There are no vending machines and you can’t flip us a twenty. We aren’t going to get you a Diet
“People come to us because what they’ve been doing hasn’t been working. We show them how to fit the right choices into their lifestyle.” – Michelle Mills, certified personal trainer, Fit Quest
Coke,” quips Jarvis. The no-caffeine rule may seem harsh but caffeine causes dehydration – not good when you’re exercising strenuously. Guests usually stay one to four weeks, and people typically lose between five and 100 pounds. Some quit smoking; others get their diabetes under control. The cost: $1,995 for one week (single occupancy). For more information, call 888-870-2639 or visit biggestloserresort.com.
GET CLEANSED IN UPSTATE NEW YORK Think of the Birchcreek Health & Weight Loss Retreat as a scrupulous spring-cleaning for your body. This detox/fitness program, held in upstate New York, is designed to jumpstart your body via a liquidonly diet. It’s not as tough as you might think, promises Program Director Julie Odato. The retreats – which typically last from three to 21 days, melt fat, restore energy, promote restful sleep and infuse a feel-good vibe, says Odato, who’s seen people lose nine pounds in just a week. She says the juiced meals and snacks of raw, fresh fruits and vegetables (along with water and tea) provide all the nutrients people need. Although most clients choose a juice fast, vegetarian and raw-food meals
are available. “You will still lose weight, but it will be a little slower,” she explains. Guests start their days at 9 a.m. The coed program intersperses exercise (power walks, Pilates, cardio boxing, etc.) with snacks (hot broths, herbal teas and wheat-grass juices), veggie/ fruit juice meals (salsa, cucumber citrus, mango pear, carrot, orange pineapple, cranberry apple) and workshops (everything from how to read nutrition labels and setting up a healthy kitchen to watching the documentary Super Size Me). “Cleansing and detoxing are necessary and the desired first step in losing weight because when the human body is working properly, the immune system and the digestive track are working and the body is back in balance,” Odato explains. “When the body is balanced, it views fat as an enemy and works to lose weight.” According to Odato, Birchcreek prepares detoxers for their return to the real world. Guests who stay longer than a week begin eating food, such as raw fruits and veggies. “We don’t say ‘go home and eat carrots like a rabbit,’” says Odato, who stresses participants can’t weigh more than 350 pounds.
will require using muscles that might protest loudly. “It really works your upper body and your abs,” says Jessica Corrigan, owner of Northeast Wilderness Experience, which co-organizes the trip with the Himalayan Institute. The good part? The scenery on the four-hour coed trip, which begins in Lordville, N.Y., is breathtaking. “There aren’t a lot of houses. We’ll see rolling hills and lush trees, lots of wildlife, bald eagles, blue herons and deer,” Corrigan explains. There are breaks along the way, including a healthy lunch at Jensen Ledges, where a 500-foot waterfall distracts from aches and pains. The guided trip ends at a campground in Stalker, Pa., where guests enjoy a healthy dinner, hour-long Yoga Under the Stars session, non-aerobic sing-a-long and a campfire. Participants are usually asleep in camp-provided tents by 10 p.m. “It’s beautiful there,” says Corrigan. “In the morning, it’s amazing to watch the fog rise.”
KAYAK THROUGH THE DELAWARE RIVER
Morning arrives all too soon, and after a healthy breakfast (fruit, granola and yogurt) guests jump-start the day with an hour-long cardio-based yoga session. You’re free to leave after that – or continue down the river for another eight miles. After all, you want to lose weight, right? This leg of the trip has three fairly tough rapids not geared toward beginners, cautions Corrigan. But if you’re up for it, you’ll row toward Callicoon, N.Y. – and a leaner body. An hour of kayaking can burn 295 to 431 calories, depending on your weight.
Kayaking along the sparkling Delaware River sounds relaxing, right? Not! This body of water may be reputed to have long stretches of that lazy river feel, but there are a few get-it-in-gear rapids on this eightmile trip. Even the calmest parts
The cost: About $150 per person, including three meals, kayaks, equipment and tents. The next trip is scheduled for late June. For more information, call 570-729-1700 or visit newildernessexperience.com. O
Year-round retreats are held in a country inn in upstate New York. A retreat will also be held in Santa Fe this February. The cost: A one-week program costs $3,100 and specials are frequently available. For more information, call 877-254-0070 or visit birchcreekretreat.com.
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Eye Can See Clearly Now Intraocular Lenses The Latest Advances In Cataract Surgery by G. Richard Cohen, M.D.
There are many choices in correcting vision for those patients who have cataracts. In this article, we will examine the new intraocular lenses available for correcting vision. All of these lenses are FDA approved and are performed at an outpatient surgery center. CRYSTALENS 5.0 AND HD The Crystalens is implanted at the time of cataract extraction and is an upgrade to the standard government-issue implant. The Crystalens is the first and only “accommodative” implant, which allows the patient to see distance, intermediate and near. By “accommodative”, this means that the lens moves (similar to our own natural lens) and is able
to adjust its focus depending upon what you are looking at. The advantages of the Crystalens are that there are no halos at night and the lens is permanent. For small print, one may need a slight pair of magnifying glasses. The Crystalens is now in its fourth upgrade and is called “Crystalens HD” (for high definition). The HD lens has more reading vision than the 5.0 lens. The risks of this surgery are the same as standard cataract surgery.
TECHNIS MULTIFOCAL This recently FDA-approved lens is a “diffractive, aspheric” lens which uses many different lenses to correct distance, intermediate and near vision. This lens is implanted at the time of cataract surgery. Studies have shown that 93 to 95 percent of patients who have this implant are free of all glasses. The advantage of this lens over the other lenses in this category is that the vision is not pupil dependent. Meaning that regardless of the lighting conditions, the patient will maintain all three zones of vision. A small percentage of these patients do experience some glare and halos at night, which are not visually significant.
RESTOR 4.0 AND RESTOR 3.0 Similar to the Technis, the RESTOR is implanted at the time of cataract surgery. It is also a “diffractive aspheric” lens and an optional upgrade to the standard-distance only, insurance-covered lens. The RESTOR is a multifocal type of lens (similar to progressive glasses) in that many different lenses are used to correct all vision from distance to reading. The standard RESTOR 4.0 gives better distance and near vision than intermediate vision, while the RESTOR 3.0 strengths lie in its distance and intermediate vision. Both lenses can cause patients to experience glare and halos at night.
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TORIC LENS Toric lenses are another option for those patients undergoing cataract surgery. A Toric implant will correct a patient’s astigmatism (oval eye) at the time of cataract surgery. It also is an “upgrade” to the standard implant. It does not provide intermediate or reading vision, only distance, so patients who choose this implant will have excellent uncorrected distance, but would need glasses for the computer and reading. This lens is manufactured by both STAAR and ALCON.
THE COST For patients who have health insurance and cataracts, part of the cost of the advanced implants is covered. These upgraded fees range from $1,500 to $3,000 per eye, depending on the type of implant chosen. For those patients who do not have health insurance or are undergoing lens surgery for vision correction, the costs are approximately double. Intraocular lens technology is vastly improved from the lenses that were available as early as five years ago and will continue to improve. For further information about these lenses and which lens is best for you, please discuss this with your ophthalmologist or eye care provider. You may also check my Web site at cohenlaser.com for additional information, or call our office at 561-981-8400 to schedule a complimentary evaluation. O January 2010
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Medical Pr files in this ever-changing health-care landscape, it’s not always easy to choose the provider that best fits your needs. When making such an important decision, it’s crucial to do your research and ask for references. Looking for quality health care? The following is a compendium of our community’s leading health-care facilities and practitioners. From dental and dermatology care to fertility and senior citizen services (and more), you’ll find an expert of every specialty. 92
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Medical Pr files hair apparent Dr. Alan Bauman provides quality hair restoration
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fter more than 10 years, Boca resident Dr. Alan Bauman and his full-time sur-
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Dr. Bauman is a medical advisor to Men’s
Bauman is a Diplomate of the esteemed
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Medical Pr files Hair Apparent Dr. Glenn Charles Treats Baldness With Exemplary Care And Cutting-Edge Treatments
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hen it comes to innovative surgical techniques and treatments for hair
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of a handful of doctors worldwide using PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) treatments for hair restoration, he’ll soon be one of the first to incorporate stem cell therapy. The Nova Southeastern University School of Medicine graduate, who interned and completed his residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Michigan State University-affiliated hospitals, performs hair transplant surgery annually at the World Hair Society live surgery workshop and is a contribut-
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T he Charles Medical Group is committed to exemplary patient care. Patients are treated as individuals, with a focus on their individual wants and needs.
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Portland and has performed more than 3,500 hair transplant surgeries, doesn’t just improve the outward appearance of his patients – he also focuses on their internal health. The practice offers diagnostic testing and methods to improve patient health and optimize surgical results. Dr. Charles, who specializes in undetectable hair transplant results, generally only
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The Charles Medical Group is committed to exemplary patient care. Patients are treated as individuals, with a focus on their individual wants and needs. Dr.
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great vision at any age Cohen Laser And Vision Center: Florida’s First Choice In Laser Vision Correction G. Richard Cohen, M.D.
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or 25 years, G. Richard Cohen, M.D.,
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fact, the U.S. Navy and NASA approve
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T oday’s state-of-the-art bladeless technology safely corrects vision for children and adults. It is a privilege to help so many people see without glasses or contacts.
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amaze me how patients come in legally
other breakthrough treatment offered
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blind and see 20/20 the next day.”
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ract patients who want to see both distance and near without glasses. He also performs the newest “no stitch” cornea transplant surgery, called “DSAEK”.
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Medical Pr files About Face Industry Leader Laura E. Skellchock, M.D., F.A.A.D. Creates Integrative Beauty
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aura E. Skellchock, M.D., F.A.A.D., clearly has an eye for beauty. Upon first
meeting, she radiates a glow of positive energy that is both wise and compassionate. But what really makes Dr. Skellchock an extraordinary dermatologist is her integrative approach. As the only dermatologist in the United States who has completed an Integrative Medicine fellowship with the renowned Dr. Andrew Weil, Dr. Skellchock
Laura E. Skellchock, M.D., F.A.A.D.
sees much more than just skin deep. Integrative medicine is healing-oriented medicine, taking into account the whole person (body, mind, and spirit), including lifestyle. “I look at what the patients are doing in their life and how that affects how they look, in addition to checking their hormones which of course affects how they age,” says Dr. Skellchock. By
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T here are many treatment options available. Our job is to help you decide what treatments and procedures work best for your skin and your lifestyle.
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incorporating personal routines, medical
sue augmentation fillers, Dr. Skellchock’s unique approach to beauty leaves patients glowing inside and out. While most of Dr. Skellchock’s practice is cosmetic in nature, she also specializes in complete skin exams and skin cancer prevention. She utilizes state-of-the-art technology for laser hair removal, treatment of cellulite, skin tightening and common skin disorders
history, and nutritional habits she is able
look natural, rested and like themselves—
such as acne. “There are many treatment
to examine beyond the skin’s surface
only younger,” she says.
options available today. Our job is to help
and provide patients a personalized
you decide what treatments and proce-
treatment plan for what is really going on
Recognized as an industry leader and
dures will work best for your skin and your
behind the curtains. “I am the prototype
expert injector of neurotoxins and soft tis-
lifestyle,” says Dr. Skellchock.
of my patients. I am their age, and I do all the procedures on myself before I do them on a patient. I optimize the most beautiful proportions and ratios on the face when I inject fillers so that patients
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Integrative Dermatology is located 6100 Glades Road, Suite 304, Boca Raton, offers evening appointments on Tuesday and Thursday and is open every other Saturday. For more information, call 561-488-2689 or visit dr.skellchock.com.
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Medical Pr files low-volume, high-quality setting. The office uses the latest advances in orthodontics, including computerized imaging, low-radiation digital radiography, Invisalign and self-ligating clear brackets to maximize patient comfort and esthetics and minimize treatment time.
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T he service delivered by Dr. James Krumholtz and Dr. Jennifer Statler is known throughout the Boca Raton community.
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The Krumholtz-Statler team is well aware of the importance of each patient’s time, so the entire staff takes pride in
Dr. James Krumholtz and Dr. Jennifer Statler
running on schedule. In addition to providing comprehensive care for each
K
rumholtz-Statler Orthodontics has a long-standing tradition of excellence
serving patients in a loving, caring environment for more than 40 years. The service delivered by Dr. James Krumholtz and Dr. Jennifer Statler is known throughout the Boca Raton community. Their attention to detail and individual-
Straight Talk Krumholtz-Statler Orthodontics Is Changing Lives One Smile at a Time
patient, they strive to provide a friendly and positive environment where patients are treated like family. Dr. Krumholtz’s recently published book, entitled Epigenetic Orthodontics, details his very successful orthodontic treatment for adults. This unique and biological approach offers life-changing results and often provides an alternative to invasive jaw surgery.
ized care sets them apart. Krumholtz Orthodontics is proud to have treated
in the community. Dr. Statler combines
many generations of families and a large
her knowledge and experience with the
In addition to straightening teeth, the
number of local dental professionals.
newest techniques and technology. Dr.
focus is on improving the overall health,
Statler’s enthusiasm and love of ortho-
facial balance and function of every
Dr. James Krumholtz and Dr. Jennifer
dontics complements Dr. Krumholtz’s life-
patient. Making the decision to undergo
Statler joined together to ensure the con-
long dedication to the field. The practice
orthodontic treatment is an investment in
tinuation of the highest standard of care
continues to serve patients of all ages in a
your future with lifelong benefits. This team of dedicated professionals is ready to
Krumholtz-Statler Orthodontics is located at 7400 W. Camino Real at Powerline Road, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-368-3688, fax 561-395-9391 or visit bracesandfaces.com.
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help you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted. They are excited to meet you and show you what can be accomplished at your complimentary consultation.
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Medical Pr files great boca smiles Dr. Alan Markowitz’s Professionalism, Compassion and Cutting-Edge Techniques Create Confidence
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atients always leave Dr. Alan Markowitz’s office with a beautiful, healthy smile.
“Smile and the world smiles with you” is a cornerstone of Dr. Markowitz‘s esteemed practice. As the leading cosmetic dentist in the area, Dr. Markowitz can help you reveal your true self, your inner beauty and your energy, giving you the confidence to take on the world. Dr. Markowitz and his staff blend expertise, professionalism and compassion with the most advanced techniques and materials available. The practice offers a variety of dental services, including veneers, Invisalign (clear braces), implants, dentures, whitening, general hygiene and a full-mouth reconstruction and enhancement, customized to each client.
Dr. Alan Markowitz
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r. Markowitz’s state-ofD the-art Boca Raton practice uses the most advanced techniques and materials available allowing Dr. Markowitz to practice “less invasive” dentistry that can be completed most times in one visit.
gums while patients are relaxed and comfortable. Dr. Markowitz uses modern dental advancements to enhance the shape and color of teeth and give you the smile you’ve always wanted. He can also transform chipped, broken, discolored teeth and unsightly gaps and spaces that can mar a smile.
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Dr. Markowitz, who received implant sur-
impressions, temporary crowns and ad-
thal Institute and Aesthetic Advantage,
gical training at the University of Miami’s Implant Dentistry Program and continued his education at the prestigious Rosen-
ditional office visits. Sedation dentistry is
Inc., and his caring, knowledgeable staff,
The state-of-the-art Boca Raton practice
available for patients who experience
treat patients as if they were family.
uses the most advanced techniques and
anxiety, allowing Dr. Markowitz to repair
materials available, allowing Dr. Markow-
teeth, brighten smiles and treat irritated
Now that’s something to smile about!
itz to practice “less invasive” dentistry. With the exclusive CEREC 3-D Cad/ Cam System, crowns can be finished in one visit – eliminating uncomfortable
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Dr. Alan Markowitz is located at 9325 Glades Road, Suite 102, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-477-6556 or visit greatbocasmiles.com.
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Medical Pr files “
s a pioneer in the antiA aging field, Dr. Dadurian’s unique training and experience provide her clientele with the most effective and safe products and procedures available today.
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effective and safe products and procedures available today. Her staff includes Siranush “Siran” Sargsyan, a licensed medical aesthetician since 1994, who speaks Armenian, Russian and Daniela Dadurian, M.D.
Pretty Extraordinary
English. Siranush, a licensed skin specialist, is certified in microdermabrasian, Accent skin tightening and body wrapping.
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MD Beauty Labs Provides Expert Cutting-Edge Anti-Aging Beauty Treatments
Aesthetician Paige Sacher, a former spa director and a licensed medical aesthetician for 12 years, has extensive training in Florida and with an Italian skin care company and has traveled extensively teaching aesthetics. Jackie Jackson, a highly trained massage therapist with a
M
D Beauty Labs isn’t just another pretty
reduction and skin tightening to hormonal
holistic view of health care, is well known
face. This cutting-edge anti-aging
and nutritional therapies, along with laser
for providing Thai massage at MD Beauty
facility was created by internist and
hair reduction, vein and acne therapy
Labs. Trained in Chiang Mai, Thailand and
University of Miami graduate Dr. Daniela
and spa services, including facials and
the Mandarin Oriental Thai Academy
Dadurian, who conducts extensive research
massage.
in Miami, she also provides Swedish, Deep
As a pioneer in the anti-aging field
and Hot Stone Massage, tuning into the
and one of the first to offer Thermage,
tired, tense or traumatized places to
The company, founded more than 12
Slim Lipo and most recently, the Zerona
reestablish the vitality of radiant health.
years ago after numerous requests by
laser to patients in the Palm Beaches, Dr.
patients, offers everything from botox,
Dadurian’s unique training and experience
Having recently moved into their newly
Juvederm, photo rejuvenation, cellulite
provide her clientele with the most
constructed contemporary space in
Tissue, Shiatsu, Aromatherapy, Reflexology
and testing before offering treatments to her patients.
downtown West Palm Beach, MD Beauty
MD Beauty Labs is located at 320 S. Quadrille Blvd., West Palm Beach. For more information, call 561-655-6325 or visit mdbeautylabs.com.
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Labs showcases the most advanced antiaging products and procedures in a soothing, exquisitely designed, state-ofthe-art medical spa facility.
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Medical Pr files Skin Is In Medical Aesthetics Center at Women’s Healthcare Associates Specializes In Rejuvenating Cosmetic Enhancements
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t the Medical Aesthetics Center at Women’s Healthcare Associates,
it’s not about a “different” you, it’s about Dr. Nia Smyrniotis Kessler
a “new rejuvenated” you! It is here that Dr. Nia Smyrniotis Kessler leads the team of professionals that will enhance your
She is a sought-after speaker, educator
by Brooke Shields) that grows eyelashes
beauty by providing minimally invasive
and esteemed consultant in the field of
longer, fuller and darker.
treatments and procedures such as laser
cosmetic enhancement. “My goal is to
hair removal, Botox, dermal fillers includ-
combine minimally invasive techniques
In skincare, Denise, a paramedical aesthe-
ing Radiesse, Restylane and Perlane and
with a delicate artistic touch to create
tician with certifications in many skincare
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lines, will recommend the best products
y goal is to combine minimally invasive techniques M with a delicate artistic touch to create a more youthful, well-rested, enhanced beauty.
for your needs choosing from Obagi, Skin
Juvéderm, leg vein treatments, facials
a more youthful, well-rested, enhanced
The Medical Aesthetics Center’s reputa-
and specialty peels.
beauty,” says the graduate of the
tion and expertise gives patients peace of
Chicago Medical School.
mind in an environment they can trust. You
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Visiting the office makes it easy to see
Medica and Procyte. The center also has specialists dedicated to permanent makeup, massage and craniosacral therapy.
can find Dr. Nia and the other specialists
why they are celebrating their second
Don’t forget to ask Dr. Nia about Latisse,
in the Women’s Healthcare Associates of-
decade in the medical aesthetics field.
the first and only FDA-approved pre-
fice, located at 6853 S.W. 18th St., Suite 230
Unlike at other offices, where the proce-
scription treatment (and the one used
in Boca Raton.
dures are delegated to other staff members, at Women’s Healthcare Associates, Dr. Nia performs all injectable and laser procedures. Dr. Nia is a medical doctor specializing in medical aesthetics.
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For more information, call 561-620-6262 or become a fan in Facebook to find unadvertised specials of The Medical Aesthetics Center at Women’s Healthcare Associates.
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Medical Pr files 23 chromosomes to tell if the embryo is missing any genetic material that it should have. Dr. Denker’s dedication to his patients is paramount – right down to having an acupuncturist, dietician and genetic counseling on site. “We understand that people have busy lives and are unable to schedule different doctors’ appoint-
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e understand that W people have busy lives and are unable to schedule different doctors’ appointments. That is why we offer them here in conjunction with their treatments,”
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ments. That is why we offer them here in Dr. Mark Denker
A
Baby Love
The Boca Raton facility is headed by
Palm Beach Fertility In Boca Raton Offers Couples Help – And Hope
t Palm Beach Fertility, there’s hope. And when you’re longing to have a
baby, that’s essential.
Dr. Mark Denker, the area’s most-established and reputable fertility specialist,
conjunction with their treatments,” says Dr. Denker. Dr. Denker has a worldwide reputation for excellence – patients from as far away as Europe and the Caribbean have sought his help. Irina, the office’s IVF coordinator, is one of the few Board-Certified Fertility nurses in Florida and is an expert in coordinating these difficult cases.
who combines understanding, compasDr. Denker started Palm Beach Fertility
sionate care and cutting-edge technology to give couples the highest possible
disease before they are transferred to
Center in 1994 with the idea that cut-
chance of having a child.
the uterus using Preimplantation Genetic
ting-edge technology should be both
Diagnosis (PGD). It’s also one of three
personal and affordable and has main-
centers in South Florida that can test all
tained that philosophy.
The facility can test embryos for genetic
Palm Beach Fertility is located at 9291 Glades Road, Suite 202, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-477-7728 or visit palmbeachfertility.com.
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Couples who may need IVF are offered a free consultation and there are several programs to help couples that need help affording treatment.
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Medical Pr files The Right Choice When Seeking A Physician, Choose A Board-Certified Expert Like Dr. Rafael C. Cabrera
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here is an abundance of information available today and no shortage of
“expert opinions”. Many people question the best way to find and choose the
Dr. Rafael C. Cabrera
right plastic surgeon. How do you know what to look for, and sort through all that information? It’s essential to do your homework. Understanding the importance of credentials is the first step. Medical specialty certification in the United States is a voluntary process. While medical licensure sets the minimum competency requirements to diagnose and treat patients, it’s not specialty specific. Board certification – and the Gold Star – demonstrates a physician’s exceptional expertise in a particular medical specialty and/or subspecialty.
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enefiting from excepB tional training in New York at the world’s most highly acclaimed institutions, Dr. Cabrera’s outstanding credentials, training and board certification are the hallmark of his expertise and reputation.
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tion (in some cases, by simply taking a weekend course or reading a book and passing a one-time exam). Researching credentials and licensing can be expedited online through industry and physician Web sites. Another frequently used resource is a physician referral. Many local doctors frequently recommend Dr. Rafael C. Cabrera to their patients. Benefiting from exceptional training in New York at the world’s most highly ac-
Start by asking if a physician is board cer-
claimed institutions, Dr. Cabrera’s out-
The American Board of Medical Special-
tified and then find out by what board
standing credentials, training and board
ties (ABMS) was founded to standardize
and in what specialty. Unfortunately,
certification are the hallmark of his ex-
requirements for doctors wishing to claim
there are organizations that provide cer-
pertise and reputation. In today’s world,
board certification. It recognizes plastic
tification through a process far less rigor-
patients need a board-certified surgeon
surgery as one such specialty, and in-
ous than ABMS Member board certifica-
like Dr. Cabrera.
cludes aesthetic treatments and aesthetic surgery. Two other important credentials to look for are the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
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Plastic Surgery Specialists of Boca Raton, Rafael C. Cabrera, M.D., F.A.C.S, is located at 951 N.W. 13th St., Suite 4-A. For more information, call 561-393-6400 or visit pssbocaraton.com.
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Medical Pr files aesthetic goals in South Florida for over 10 years. Truly the “doctor’s doctor”, Pozner can often be found lecturing at various conferences or teaching his techniques to other physicians on the weekends. Dr. Pozner maintains a high-tech profile, in-
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vestigating many aesthetic technologies
Dr. Jason Pozner
Dr. Oscar Ramirez
Forever Young
S erving as a true “sanctuary” where patients meet aesthetic and wellness goals, SMAC employs an expert team to help patients’ every need.
before they get to the market. Known naBrown’s Interior Design Team
Sanctuary Plastic Surgery Home To World-Renowned Surgeons
tionally and internationally for his work with corrective cosmetic procedures, Dr. Pozner has been recognized for fixing the unsatisfactory results of previous plastic surgery such as botched breast procedures and poorly performed face and body contouring procedures. “I enjoy the challenges that come with corrective cosmetic sur-
S
anctuary Plastic Surgery is the place
aging rejuvenation. Encompassing over
to rejuvenate. When you walk through
11,000 square feet, both centers offer plas-
the door, you can rest easy knowing that
tic surgery, cosmetic and medical derma-
Dr. Oscar Ramirez is internationally ac-
the team of plastic surgeons possesses over
tology, hormone therapy, a world-class la-
claimed for his landmark publications in
100 years of experience helping patients
ser facility, weight loss and functional medi-
reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. Pa-
reach their aesthetic goals. SPS is home to
cine. “Our practice serves as an all-inclusive
tients fly in from around the world to consult
internationally recognized plastic surgeons
rejuvenation headquarters, where patients
with him on facial rejuvenation techniques
Dr. Jason Pozner and Dr. Oscar Ramirez.
can realize their goals in an encouraging
performed only by about 5 percent of
Adjacent to their plastic surgery practice is
atmosphere,” says Dr. Pozner.
plastic surgeons nationwide. Considered
geries - every case is unique.” says Pozner.
one of the pioneers of endoscopic facial
Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, a multi-specialty facility that offers patients a
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Pozner
surgery, Dr. Ramirez has created several
one-stop location for cosmetic and anti-
has been helping his patients achieve their
plastic surgery facial implants, the multidimensional face lift and advanced fat
Sanctuary Plastic Surgery is located at 4800 N. Federal Highway, Suite C101 Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-367-9101 or visit spsboca.com.
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grafting techniques. As a founding member of the Rhinoplasty Society, Ramirez has also been successful in helping patients with complicated nose procedures.
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Medical Pr files teeth for life Sindledecker Dentistry Provides Expert Restorative, Preventive and Cosmetic Dental Care
S
indledecker Dentistry brightens smiles – and its patients’ lives. This caring, fam-
ily-oriented practice prides itself on being a safe haven of comfort for its patients. The
award-winning
mother-daughter
team of Dr. Maxine Sindledecker and Dr.
Dr. Maxine Sindledecker and Dr. Amanda Sindledecker
Amanda Sindledecker are trained experts in restorative, preventive and cosmetic dental care. Dr. Maxine Sindledecker is a member of several professional dental societies, including the prestigious American College
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T he unique practice is committed to patient-centered service. Beautiful smiles and excellent health are the result of our partnership with you.
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of Dentists, the American Dental Associa-
also the chair of Childrens Dental Health
tion and the Academy of General Dentist-
for the South Palm Beach County Dental
be porcelain or bonded veneers, ce-
ry. She was the first woman appointed by
Association.
ramic crowns and bridges, implant
the governor to the Florida Board of Den-
Smiles designed by Sindledecker may
restorations and tooth-colored fillings.
tistry. She is a member in the Academy of
The unique practice is committed to pa-
Smile enhancement with botox and
Operative Dentistry and the Academy of
tient-centered service. Beautiful smiles and
dermal fillers can also be provided by
Cosmetic Dentistry and has practiced in
excellent health are the result of our part-
the doctors. Our team of dental hy-
Boca Raton for more than 30 years.
nership with you. Our state-of-the-art facil-
gienists provides outstanding preven-
ity has been in downtown Boca Raton for
tive services and cleanings. The warm,
Dr. Amanda Sindledecker is a member
more than 30 years. Our reputation for ex-
caring staff and the cozy office put
of several prestigious dental associations,
cellence, expertise and service is evident
even the most apprehensive patients
including World Clinical Laser Institute,
by our loyal following of satisfied clients.
at ease.
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Academy of General Dentistry and has completed coursework at the prestigious Pankey Institute in Advanced Occlusion and Cosmetic Dentistry. She is
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Sindledecker Dentistry is located at 162 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-368-2928 or visit mybocadentist.com.
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Medical Pr files Eat Cookies, Lose Weight Smart For Life Makes Dieting Easy and Fun
The program helps people stabilize their hunger and blood sugar spikes by instituting small meals throughout the day. “They are getting all the protein and nutrients they need spread out over more time, the way the body is meant to digest food.”
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The concept was developed when Dr. Moulavi worked as an emergency room doctor and saw the rise in heart attacks in 30- and 40-year-old patients who were obese.
Dr. Sasson Moulavi
They offer a medical program where you
T
he dreaded diet is done, finished, through. The revolutionary Smart for
Life® program is not only simple and healthy – it’s delicious and it works.
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I t’s more than a cookie. It’s a whole lifestyle change.
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will be treated one-on-one with a physician. The program includes a full range of treatments including HCG, appetite suppressing medications and correction of any metabolic issues.
for-you ingredients like protein, fiber, fruit, Developed by esteemed bariatric phy-
vegetables, triple-filtered water and healthy
The results are amazing, Dr. Moulavi
sician Dr. Sasson Moulavi, the program
oils to keep your hunger satisfied and your
promises, with many people losing 15 to
works like this: Eat Cookies. Lose Weight.
metabolism revved for optimum fat burning.
20 pounds a month.
It’s That Simple. ®
No need to count calories, prepare meals or measure and weigh ingredients.
Smart for Life also offers low-sugar cereals and underWAY, the first true appetite-
The secret is in the recipe: 60 percent organic, all-natural, appetite-suppressing cookies
“It’s more than a cookie,” says Dr. Mou-
suppressing beverage in four delicious
replace meals. They’re infused with good-
lavi. “It’s a whole lifestyle change.”
flavors. One 20-calorie bottle not only quenches thirst, but is packed with vita-
Smart for Life is located at 190 Glades Road, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-338-3999 or visit smartforlife.com.
mins and filled with HeroFiber™, delivering the equivalent of 9 grams of fiber, nearly one-third of the daily recommended requirement.
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Medical Pr files INDUSTRY LEADER Spodak Dental Group: Pioneering A New Vision In Dentistry
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erving the community since 1976, the Spodak Dental Group is pioneering an
unprecedented team approach to dentistry by assembling the finest dental and medical professionals, from all disciplines of
From left to right: Dr. Myles Spodak, Dr. Craig Spodak, Dr. Tiffany Peterson, Dr. Jerome Vitale
the field, under one roof. No more hopping from one specialist to another - they conveniently offer a full range of dental services at their all-inclusive facility. Dedicated to both quality and continuity of care, their
practice is one of the only in the country
ally assess your case, they are able to cus-
entire team embraces the ideal of com-
to be partnered with a board-certified
tomize your restoration based on actual
prehensive dentistry - harmonizing science,
M.D. anesthesiologist to oversee the
knowledge of both your present and de-
technology, and artistry to achieve optimal
medical well-being of each patient un-
sired appearance (an advantage impos-
dental health, function and beauty.
dergoing IV Sleep Dentistry.
sible to attain with an off-site laboratory).
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edicated to both quality and continuity of care, their D entire team embraces the ideal of comprehensive dentistry – harmonizing artistry, technology and science to achieve optimal dental health, function and beauty.
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The newest addition to their “go green” initiative has been the installation of a state-of-the-art, advanced digital scanning system. The new system takes the diagnostic efficacy of dental imaging to a whole new level of safety, precision,
Their patients come to them for every-
To ensure that you attain the finest restor-
and comfort. It eliminates the use of toxic
thing from cleaning, whitening, simple
ative results possible, the practice houses
developing chemicals while delivering
fillings and extractions, to implants, Invis-
one of the nation’s only on-site dental
a fraction of the radiation of traditional
align , complete smile enhancement,
laboratories. Their master ceramists work
X-rays. Visit them on the Web or call their
and full-mouth reconstruction. Their emi-
to artistically replicate and enhance the
office to explore the beautiful, healthful
nently qualified staff of dental and medi-
natural beauty and optimal function of
difference their unique approach to den-
cal professionals includes general and
your teeth. Coming chair-side to person-
tistry affords.
®
cosmetic dentists, as well as a team of periodontal, oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Among them, their credentials include board certifications in oral, plastic and craniofacial surgery. And now, the
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Spodak Dental Group is located at 4665 West Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. For more information, call 561-498-0050, or visit spodakdental.com.
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Medical Pr files “
T he ‘ultra-taut, wind-blown look’ that previously resulted from facelifts is a thing of the past. The goal for facial rejuvenation transfer should be to restore the patient’s youthful appearance, rather then make him/her look different.
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to restore the patient’s youthful appearance, rather then make him/her look different,” says Dr. Steiger, a University of Miami School of Medicine graduate.
Jacob D. Steiger, M.D.
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r. Jacob D. Steiger has the ultimate time machine. The Ivy-League trained
facial plastic surgeon is an expert at making people look like themselves – only years younger. “The ‘ultra-taut, wind-blown look’ that previously resulted from facelifts is a thing of the past,” says the renowned
restoring youth Dr. Jacob D. Steiger Creates Cutting-Edge Facelifts With Natural Results
These advanced techniques go above and beyond other facelift procedures – the deep plane elevates cheek fat in addition to recreating a well-defined jaw line and smooth neck. The vertical facelift evades traditional facelifts’ “wind-blown look” by elevating deep tissue in a straight vertical direction. The final ingredient to create a completely rejuvenated look is the facial fat transfer, a state-of-the-art
Delray Beach surgeon known for his
3-dimensional procedure that expands
cutting-edge procedures that produce
sagging tissue for a more youthful appearance. “These combined procedures
long-lasting, natural results. ance, says Dr. Steiger, whose work has
are the latest trend in creating the ‘whole
By combining the revolutionary deep
been featured in numerous publications
package’ for a youthful, natural look,”
plane or vertical facelifts with facial fat
and ABC, CBS and Fox news reports.
says Dr. Steiger.
“The goal of facial rejuvenation should be
Dr. Steiger treats each of his patients in a
transfer, patients receive a more defined, sculpted, natural and youthful appear-
customized fashion. “The type of facelift/
Dr. Jacob D. Steiger is located at 4675 Linton Blvd., Suite 200 in Delray Beach. For more information call 561-499-9339 or visit drsteiger.com.
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procedure performed should be tailored to the patient’s unique pattern of aging,” says Dr. Steiger, who dedicates his practice to plastic surgery of the face and nose.
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Medical Pr files
Room To Grow Whitehall Boca Raton Provides Residents With Care, Respect And Innovative Programs
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hitehall Boca Raton residents and patients are welcomed with com-
fort and compassion. But there’s a lot
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more to this seven-acre, award-winning skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. Innovative touches, four full-service dining areas, a country-club atmosphere, a
Owner Steve Mulder
nyone staying here, working A here, or even visiting feels loved and well cared for.
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dedicated staff and expert short-term rehab and long-term nursing care have
Leslie Curtis, Whitehall’s director of busi-
Residents can plant and care for flowers
consistently earned it a high customer
ness development.
and vegetables in the new tropical gar-
service satisfaction rating.
den under the supervision of trained therResidents and patients can choose
apists, who help to stimulate senses and
It earned the respect of judges of the
large private or semi-private rooms, and
augment motor skills. The unique facil-
2009 NAHCA Facility of the Year – White-
family and friends may visit at any time.
ity offers 24-hour respiratory therapy and
hall was chosen for the coveted award
Those at Whitehall have plenty to keep
specializes in wound care. Rehabilitation
over more than 500 entries and lauded
them busy and active: exercise pro-
programs include cardiac, orthopedic,
for its innovative programs, continual
grams, cooking groups, a wheelchair-
stroke, neuro and general rehabilitation
education, professional development
accessible putting green, pet and music
and pulmonary/ventilator weaning.
opportunities, teamwork and person-
therapy, live entertainment, tea socials,
centered care.
a hair salon, a library which features cur-
“Anyone staying here, working here, or
rent novels, daily newspapers, maga-
even visiting feels loved and well cared
zines, movies and beautiful gardens.
for,” says a longtime staff member.
Its success is also attributed to its status as an independent facility – a limited partnership. “When decisions need to be made, we don’t have to wait for ‘corporate’ to respond; we simply walk down the hall and speak with the owner,” says
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Cultivated Cuisine
Todd English Brings The Mediterranean Riviera To Boca Raton “People are always looking for change and new, exciting things and that’s what we’re catering to,” says co-owner John Watson. “We’re trying to make a new hip spot in Boca between shops and dining.” Inside, old decor has been replaced with new seating, oversized mirrors and modern artwork, and there are plans to add a private event space within the next six months (Watson says the restaurant will stay open during renovation). Top Chef:
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Carpet Bagger Oysters
odd English has a lot on his plate. The celebrity chef/author/restaurateur/part-time Miami Beach resident has taken many U.S. cities by storm. Now he has his sights on Boca Raton. The chef is touting his latest venture, the Boca Raton-based Wild Olives by Todd English, as a chic, upscale hotspot specializing in innovative rustic Mediterranean cuisine. Partners in the restaurant, located in the former Opus 5 space, include industry veterans Lirim Jacobi, Dixon Li and John Watson.
But decor is only part of the transformation: A new menu features creative dishes such as Carpet Bagger Oysters (oysters wrapped in beef carpaccio), grilled flatbreads (from fig and prosciutto to shrimp and chorizo) and a wide array of fresh fish (including Crispy-Skin Florida Red Snapper, Herb-Crusted Salmon and PanRoused Grouper). For dessert, word is the Apple Cobbler is to die for. This isn’t English’s first foray into the South Florida market: Other restaurants include Figs By Todd English in Palm Beach Gardens, de Campo Os-
teria By Todd English in Fort Lauderdale and – currently under construction – Wild Olives Cafe By Todd English in West Palm Beach. English may be best recognized for his appearances on Bravo’s Top Chef, his PBS show, Food Trip with Todd English, and his designation in 2001 as one of People magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful.” During his 20-year career, he’s merited three prestigious James Beard Foundation Awards. The busy chef owns myriad restaurants throughout the United States; most recently he opened a second Beso eatery, for which he’s partnered with Desperate Housewives’ actress Eva Longoria Parker. Still, for now his focus remains on Boca Raton. Lucky us. O – Jessica Gross
8Info Wild Olives by Todd English is located at the Shops at Boca Center, 5050 Town Center Circle. For more information, call 561-544-8000. January 2 0 1 0
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Baby Lettuce Greens with Blueberry Vinaigrette and Hazelnut Goat Cheese A light, delicious blend of gourmet mesclun greens topped with tangy-sweet blueberry vinaigrette and coins of hazelnut herb-crusted goat cheese. Ingredients ¼ cup hazelnuts, toasted, minced 2 ½ tsp. flat-leaf parsley, fresh, minced, divided ½ tsp. thyme, fresh, minced, divided ½ tsp. kosher salt ½ tsp. black pepper 1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese ½ cup tarragon vinegar ¼ cup blueberry preserves ¼ cup shallots, fresh, minced
Preparation (Salad) Combine hazelnuts, 2 tsp. parsley, 1 tsp.
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thyme, kosher salt and black pepper in shallow bowl and stir. Roll goat cheese log in nut mixture and evenly coat. Let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature; slice log into ½-inch thick “coins”. Preparation (Vinaigrette) Combine vinegar, preserves, shallots and ½ teaspoon each parsley and thyme in bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Add ¼ cup blueberries. Reserve. Arrange baby greens evenly on plates; top evenly with red onions, blueberries and hazelnut goat cheese. Spoon vinaigrette as needed.
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So you overindulged a bit this past holiday season (OK, a lot). Now it’s time to get healthy, starting with your eating habits. Go ahead and trash the candies and cookies (or finish them, quick!) – then try some of these heart-friendly salads. Not only are they delicious, but good for you, too. How often can you say that?
Spring Citrus Salad A tasty radicchio and butter lettuce topped with paperthin fresh fennel bulb and plump orange segments, tossed with homemade raspberry-citrus vinaigrette. Ingredients
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3 navel oranges 1 fennel bulb, top fringe removed 2 heads butter lettuce 1 head radicchio 1 shallot, minced 2 tbsp. raspberry white balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp. white wine vinegar ½ cup fresh orange juice ½ tsp. kosher salt ¼ tsp. black pepper ¼ cup olive oil
Preparation (Salad) Segment oranges. Squeeze leftover membranes and reserve juice for vinaigrette. Using a mandolin, carefully slice fennel bulb paper-thin, horizontally. Remove core from lettuces and tear into large bite-sized pieces. Preparation (Vinaigrette) Whisk shallot, vinegars, orange juice, salt and pepper. Slowly add olive oil, while whisking, until well incorporated. In large salad bowl, toss lettuces, fennel, orange segments and vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Walnuts Three super-foods – walnuts, strawberries and spinach – create fresh-from-the-garden flavor when you want an easy, nutritious lunch or side salad. Ingredients 1 bag fresh spinach, thick stems removed 1 pint strawberries, ends trimmed and quartered 1 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped ¼ large red onion, thinly sliced Balsamic vinaigrette
6 to 7 green tomatoes (green zebra), cut into wedges Olive oil Salt and pepper Feta cheese
Preparation Arrange tomatoes on large platter. Drizzle with olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Crumble feta cheese over top. Serve immediately. Grilled Chicken and Fresh Vegetable Salad This vibrant, full-flavored warm salad with an emerald green dressing makes a tasty entree. Ingredients (Salad)
Preparation Empty spinach into large serving bowl. Add strawberries, walnuts and red onion. Pour over balsamic vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Heirloom Tomatoes with Feta Cheese Simple, simple, simple. That’s what this dish is. And to top that off, it’s simply delicious.
4 chicken breasts, boneless Juice of 1 lemon 8 cloves of garlic, smashed ½ cup olive oil 6 sprigs of fresh rosemary 4 portabella mushrooms 2 red bell peppers, halved and cleaned 2 yellow bell peppers, halved and cleaned 1 red onion, cut into thick steaks 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed Salt and pepper to season Basil vinaigrette, prepared (see below) 2 packages mixed baby greens
Ingredients 4 large ripe heirloom tomatoes, thick sliced and cut into wedges
Preparation (Salad) Cover chicken with lemon juice, gar-
lic, rosemary and about half of olive oil (¼ cup). Season liberally with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for one hour. Pre-heat grill to mediumhigh. Toss vegetables in remaining olive oil and season. Grill chicken (10 minutes on one side, then five minutes on the other) and vegetables (until tender) over medium-high heat. Toss baby greens in basil vinaigrette and pile onto a large platter. Top with grilled chicken and vegetables. Serve extra vinaigrette on the side. Ingredients (Basil Vinaigrette) 1 cup (packed) fresh basil (2 packages) 1 /3 cup red wine vinegar ½ tsp. kosher salt ¼ tsp. pepper 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 2 /3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Preparation (Basil Vinaigrette) Process basil leaves in food processor until evenly minced. Add red-wine vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar and Dijon mustard and blend thoroughly. Scrape down sides of the food processor. With the food processor running, slowly pour in oil in a thin stream. Serve immediately or store for up to a day. O
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Guest dine in cozy sophistication at Tea-Licious
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Tea-Licious Tearoom & Gifts Serves Tempting Treats In An Elegant Milieu By Linda Haase
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ea-Licious Tearoom & Gifts is like the perfect cup of tea: warm and soothing, a mesmeric blend of sumptuous aroma and zesty flavor. This elegantly decorated tearoom’s cozy, welcoming atmosphere is a lovely place to relax and enjoy a spot of tea and a scrumptious lunch. The dazzling chandeliers, stylish china, crisp white linen tablecloths and eye-catching artwork lend sophistication to the atmosphere (and they’re all for sale, along with items in the adjacent gift shop.) It’s obvious that owner Maryanne Matesic puts her heart and soul into this charming Delray Beach eatery, infusing it with soft music, a pampering staff, innovative entrees and fresh flowers in crystal vases.
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Made-from-scratch menu items include the signature Abigail Rose, a stylish three-tier presentation of artfully presented tea sandwiches, fresh fruit, mini sweets and preserves. Other delights are the delectable WalnutCranberry Chicken Salad, served on a bed of garden greens tossed in light vinaigrette and the Lord Albert Crab Cake, filled with light, perfectly seasoned fresh crab served with greens, fruit and mouth-watering chutney. Another delightful choice: The Duchess of York Shrimp Salad featuring fresh, succulent shrimp displayed along with sweet pink grapefruit sections, avocado, grapes, watermelon and a mix of greens dressed with a light vinaigrette. Lunches include tea and soup. The
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like nearly 50 types of tea (including black, white, herb and oolong) served in adorable tea pots. For a twist on the traditional, try the caffeine-free Chocolate Soufflé tea, an intensely fragrant, calorie-free chocolate delight or the Ginger Lemon Snap, a delicate, aromatic brew that tastes as crisp as it sounds. Others are Hibiscus Punch, Lemon Lavender and Mango Tango. Maryanne Matesic
minestrone soup is filled with farmfresh veggies, including chunks of sweet carrots, seasonal squash, pea pods and flavorful potatoes in a light broth. Soups rotate, with others including butternut-squash bisque and split pea. There’s also a Princess Tea for girls ages 8 to 10, with heartshaped sandwiches on princessthemed plates. Plan on a leisurely lunch – you’ll need time to savor all the sensory pleasures,
Dessert is a must: The vanilla crepes filled with Nutella and topped with fresh berries are as luxurious as the accompanying mounds of ice cream and clotted cream. O
where Tea-Licious Tearoom & Gifts is located in Delray Square at 4995 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. For reservations or more information, call 561-638-5155 or visit tealicioustearoom.com.
HOW BIG ARE OUR FOOTBALL PARTY PLATTERS? YEAH, THAT’S ABOUT RIGHT.
Are you ready for some football? Better yet, are you ready to host your playoff or Super Bowl party? Take it from us, there are three key factors to a great football party. First, you need a nice, comfortable couch. Second, you need a gigantic flat screen television. Third, and perhaps most importantly, you need amazingly delicious food. At Kosher Marketplace, our team of award-winning chefs can custom create all kinds of game time party platters. From our tasty, boneless chicken fingers platter to our classic cold-cuts platter filled with all your favorite deli sandwiches such as roast turkey (off the frame), pastrami and roast beef to our
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scrumptious dessert platter layered with freshly baked cookies and rugelach, we’ve got your guests covered from kick off to the final kneel down. So whether you’re inviting a few close friends or everyone you know, we can create delicious platters for small parties or even block parties. So put on your football jersey and break out your superstitions. It’s time for the playoffs. Time to spread some good luck around. As well as a some spicy mustard.
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Abe & Louie’s4Glades Plaza
The shop's Florida Sunshine grinder blend
J. Alexander’s41400 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.347.9875 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
x 2300 W. Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.447.0024 x Lunch Monday-Friday,
Kathy’s Gazebo Cafe4
Dinner nightly, Sunday Brunch.
4199 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.395.6033 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner MondaySaturday.
Absinthe4Shops at Boca Center x 5150 Town Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.620.3754 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.
Kee Grill417940 N. Military Tr. x Boca Raton x 561.995.5044 x Dinner nightly.
Banyan Bar & Grille at the Addison 42 E. Camino Real x Boca
Raton x 561.395.9335 x Dinner nightly. Bogart’s Bar & Grille4
Cinemark Palace 20 x 3200 Airport Rd. x 561.544.3044 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Bonefish Grill4Boca Grove Shopping Center x 21065 Powerline Rd. x 561.479.0411 x Dinner daily. Brewzzi4Glades Plaza x 2222 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.392.2739 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Brooks Restaurant4500 South Federal Hwy. x Deerfield Beach x 954.427.9302 x Dinner Tuesday-Sunday in season, offseason Wednesday-Sunday. The Capital Grille46000
Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.
561.368.1077
Carmen’s4Boca Raton Bridge Resort x 999 Camino Real x Boca Raton x 561.368.9500 x Dinner Wednesday-Saturday, Brunch Sunday. Chops Lobster Bar4101
Plaza Real South x Boca Raton x x Dinner nightly.
561.395.2675
Copper Canyon Grill42006
N.W. Executive Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.893.8838 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
The Spice & Tea Exchange Opens in Mizner Park
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ooking for new ways to spice up your home cooking? Check out The Spice & Tea Exchange, which recently opened in Mizner Park. The store is part of a growing franchise and, just like its other locations, offers a plethora of spices, seasonings, seasoning blends, meat rubs, teas, sugars and salts – all of which are gourmet, fresh and organic. Owner Paulette Callender says two of the most popular products are the Florida Sunshine grinder blend, which combines sea salt and citrus flavors, and her black truffle salt. Callender, who also owns a Sarasota location with husband, Gordon, attributes the popularity of the flavors to how easy they are to use. “Because of the blends, you don’t have to be a professional cook,” she says. “You can just throw it on and have a gourmet meal.” The store is located at 426 Plaza Real in Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-910-1289 or visit spiceandtea.com. – J.G. Cut 4324432 E. Atlantic Ave. x
Delray Beach x 561.272.9898 x Dinner nightly. Dada452 North Swinton Ave. x
Delray Beach x 561.330.3232 x Dinner nightly. DUFFY's SPORTS BAR & GRILL4401 N. Federal Hwy. x
Deerfield Beach x 954.429.8820 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Falcon House4116 N.E. Sixth
Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.243.9499 x Dinner nightly.
Grand Lux Café4Town
Center x 6000 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.392.2141 x Lunch and Dinner daily. The Grille on Congress
45101 Congress Ave. x Boca
Raton x 561.912.9800 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Monday-Saturday. Henry’s4The Shoppes at
Addison Place x 16850 Jog Rd. x Delray Beach x 561.638.1949 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.
Deerfield Beach x 954.421.9272 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
Fifth Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.265.0122 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
Cugini Steakhouse and Martini Bar4270 E. Atlantic
Gaucho Rodizio44060 N.
Houston’s41900 N.W.
Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.274.6244 x Dinner nightly. 118
Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.997.9557 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Mariposa4Neiman Marcus at Town Center x 5860 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.544.2320 x Lunch daily, Dinner Friday and Saturday. Max’s Grille4Mizner Park x 404 Plaza Real x Boca Raton x 561.368.0080 x Lunch and Dinner daily, Saturday-Sunday Brunch only. Miller’s Boca East Ale House
4Shoppes at Blue Lake x 1200 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.988.9142 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Miller’s Boca West Ale House4
Hooters 4Glades Plaza x 2440 N.W. 19th St. x Boca Raton x 561.391.8903 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
The Cove Marina & Restaurant41754 S.E. 3rd Ct. x
Lucille’s Bad to the Bone BBQ4Regency Court x 3011 Yamato
Fifth Avenue Grill4821 S.E.
Federal Hwy. x Lighthouse Point x 954.784.7667 x Dinner daily. Closed Mondays.
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Executive Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.998.0550 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
Boca Lyons Plaza x 9244 W. Glades Road x Boca Raton x 561.487.2989 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Morton’s, The Steakhouse4
Shops at Boca Center x 5050 Town Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.392.7724 x Dinner nightly. New York Prime42350 N.W. Executive Center Dr. x Boca Raton x 561.998.3881 x Dinner nightly. The Office4201 E. Atlantic Ave. x
Delray Beach x 561.276.3600 x Lunch and Dinner daily. The Pavilion Grille4
301 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.912.0000 x Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Tuesday-Saturday. Porterhouse Bar & Grill
47050 W. Palmetto Park Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.391.6601 x Dinner daily.
SPARKS FLY. “...ZED451 is a winner in every possible way. One of Palm Beach County’s big-statement new restaurants also happens to be one of its very best. Go and indulge.” Charles Passy, Restaurant Critic
(561)3-ZED451 ZED451.com Located across from Robb & Stucky in Mizner Park. Complimentary valet parking.
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4225 N.E. Mizner Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.392.6746 x Dinner nightly. Seasons 5242300 N.W. Executive Center Dr. x Boca Raton x 561.998.9952 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Six Tables4112 N.E. Second
St. x Boca Raton x 561.347.6260 x Dinner Tuesday-Saturday. Sonoma Cafe & Bistro4
Wild Olives by Todd English
4The Shops at Boca Center x 5050
Town Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.544.8000 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
asian/sushi 5 Spice Asian Street Market4
Shoppes of Blue Lake x Suite A1 x 1200 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.989.1688 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Asia Sushi/Wok/Grill47600
Daimatsu Sushi441 Royal Palm
Place x Boca Raton x 561.361.7557 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. Edo Sushi-Upscale Japanese Sushi & Pan-Asian Buffet4
Waterway Shoppes of Parkland x 7609 N. State Road 7 x Parkland x 954.755.3191 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Fah Asian Bistro4Boca
640 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.243.8581 x Dinner MondaySaturday.
Camino Real x Boca Raton x 561.544.8100 x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly except Friday
Valley Shopping Plaza x 7401 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.241.0400 x Lunch MondaySaturday, Dinner nightly.
Temple Orange4The Ritz
Bangkok in Boca4Royal Palm Place x 500 Via de Palmas x Boca Raton x 561.394.6912 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.
Fuji4Palms Plaza x 22191 Powerline Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.392.8778 x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.
Carlton, Palm Beach x 100 S. Ocean Blvd. x Manalapan x 561.533.6000 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.
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Chef Mark Ostermeyer
avilion Grille, located inside East Boca Raton’s Stonegate Bank Building, has updated its Grille Room Restaurant menu. New offerings, which Chef Mark Ostermeyer describe as “American with an international twist,” include small-plate meals such as Sesame Ahi Tuna and Duck Eggrolls (geared toward diners seeking lighter fare before dancing the night away on the Atrium floor) and entrees, like Pesto-Grilled Red Snapper Filet and Grilled Rack of Lamb. The Grille Room also has added a new Three-Course Menu, which offers a choice of starter, entree and dessert. And while the eatery has undergone changes, says a restaurant spokesperson, the party atmosphere remains the same. The restaurant is located at 301 Yamato Road in Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-912-0000 or visit paviliongrille.com. – J.G.
Bluefin Sushi Thai Grill4
Gary Woo Asian Bistro4
Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.272.5678 x Lunch Tuesday-Saturday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday, Brunch Sunday.
861 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.981.8986 x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.
3400 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.368.8803 x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.
III Forks Prime Steakhouse4
The Blue Fish4110 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.330.FISH (3474) x Lunch Wednesday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.
House of Siam425 N.E.
The Sundy House4106 S. Swinton
200 E. Palmetto Park Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.416.2185 x Dinner nightly. Vinny’s All Day Cafe4
Regency Court x 3013 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.988.9883 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. Watercolors Cafe4Boca
Raton Bridge Hotel x 999 E. Camino Real x Boca Raton x 561.368.9500 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner nightly. 120
Cay Da Vietnamese47400 N.
Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.998.0278 x Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. Chow4Royal Palm Place x 309
Via De Palmas x Boca Raton x MondaySaturday. 561.392.3499 x Dinner
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Second Ave., #116 x Delray Beach x x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly. 561.330.9191
Ichiban4Somerset Shoppes x 8841
Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.451.2429 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
Japango4Riverstone Shoppes of
Parkland x 7367 N. State Road 7 x Parkland x 954.345.4268 x Regency Court x 3011 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.999.1263 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.
Kyoto Sushi Sake425 N.E.
Second Ave. x Delray Beach x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly. 561.330.2275 x
Kyojin Buffet4Shops at Boca Grove x 21073 Powerline Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.218.1708 x Lunch and Dinner daily. La Tre4249 E. Palmetto Park Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.392.4568 x Dinner nightly. LemonGrass Asian Bistro4
420 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.278.5050 x Lunch and Dinner daily. 4101 Plaza Real South E. Boca Raton x 561.544.8181 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Mai Hibachi44801 Linton Blvd. x Delray Beach x 561.499.2766 x Lunch and Dinner daily. PEI WEI41914 N.E. Fifth Ave. x Boca Raton x 561. 226.0290 x Lunch and Dinner daily. P.F. Chang’s China Bistro4
1400 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.393.3722 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Phuket Thai4Palms Plaza x 22191 Powerline Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.447.8863 x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly. Saba4499 S. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.353.4600 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. Saito’s Japanese Steakhouse
48316 Jog Rd. x Boynton Beach x
561.369.1788 x Lunch Monday-Friday,
Dinner nightly.4CityPlace x 700 S. Rosemary Ave., #208 x 561.296.8881 x Lunch and Dinner daily.4Palm Beach Gardens x 4675 PGA Blvd. x 561.202.6888 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
Soba Sushi Caviar Lounge4
Mizner Park x 415 Plaza Real x Boca Raton x 561.620.0606 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly. Stir Crazy fresh asian grill4Town Center Mall x
6000 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.338.7500 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
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Sushi Masa47140 Beracasa Way x Boca
Raton x 561.395.8862 x Dinner nightly. Sushi Ray4Shops at Boca Center x 5250 Town Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.394.9506 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. SUSHI THAI4100 N.E. Second St. x Boca Raton 561.750.4448 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Sushi Zen422191 Powerline Rd. x Boca
Raton x 561.392.8778 x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly. Taisho420423 State Road 7 x
Boca Raton x 561.479.0041 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. Tempura House4The Reserve x
9858 Clint Moore Rd. x Boca Raton x x Lunch and Dinner daily.
561.883.6088
Uncle Tai’s4Shops at Boca Center x
5250 Town Center Circle x Boca Raton x Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.
561.368.8806 x Lunch
Yokohama49168 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.451.1707 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.
CONTINENTAL Bistro Provence42399 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.368.2340 x Dinner nightly. Boheme Bistro41118 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.278.4899 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. Cielo by Angela Hartnett4Boca
Raton Resort & Club x 501 E. Camino Real x 561.447.3222 x Dinner Wednesday-Sunday. Greenfield’s on Atlantic45199 W.
Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.498.5010 x Dinner nightly. La Cigale4253 S.E. Fifth Ave. x Delray
Beach x 561.265.0600 x Dinner nightly. Le French Bistro4Parkland Town
Center x 6676 Parkside Drive x Parkland x x Dinner nightly.
954.755.0708
Le Pavillon414812 S.E. Military Tr. x
Delray Beach x 561.499.9882 x Dinner nightly. Le Rivage4450 N.E. 20th St. x Boca
Raton x 561.620.0033 x Lunch WednesdayFriday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.
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What’s the best size for a CLASSIC deli menu? XXL. One of the first things you’ll notice about our menu is its size, loaded with traditional deli favorites like blintzes, and potato knishes to classic deli delights like mile-high pastrami on rye and signature salads teaming with fresh vegetables, tuna, chicken or fresh deli meats and cheeses. With a menu as large as your appetite, there’s something for everyone at TooJay’s Gourmet Deli.
BOCA RATON Glades Plaza (561) 392-4181 Regency Court Plaza (561) 997-9911 • Polo Shops (561) 241-5903
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Lola Restaurant and UltraLounge4
The Shoppes at Addison Place x 16950 Jog Rd. x Delray Beach x 561.496.5652 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner daily.
4170 W. Camino Real x Boca Raton x 561.368.7910 x Dinner nightly.
Tiramisu
Olio Bistro442 S.E. Second Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.278.6633 x Lunch Tuesday-Friday, Dinner Tuesday-Saturday. St. Tropez47000 W. Camino Real x Boca
Raton x 561.368.8580 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. Tea-Licious Tearoom & Gifts4
4997-B W. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.638.5155 x Breakfast and Lunch, Monday-Saturday ZED4514201 Plaza Real x Boca Raton x 561.393.3451 x Dinner nightly, Lounge nightly,
Brunch Sunday.
Fondue The Melting Pot45455 N. Federal
Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.997.7472 x Dinner nightly.
The Melting Pot's dessert fondue
Italian Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza4Shops
at Boca Grove x 21065 Powerline Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.218.66004115 N.E. Sixth Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.273.9898 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Arturo’s Ristorante46750 N.
Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.997.7373 x Lunch Monday- Friday, Dinner nightly. Basil Garden45837 N. Federal Hwy. x
Boca Raton x 561.994.2554 x Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. Bova Cucina41901 N. Military Tr. x Boca Raton x 561.392.5595 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.
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Bova Prime4401 E. Las Olas Blvd. x Fort Lauderdale x 954.767.6555 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. Cafe Bellino4180 S. Federal Hwy. x
Boca Raton x 561.393.2844 x Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. Caffe Luna Rosa434 S. Ocean Blvd. x Delray Beach x 561.274.9404 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. California Pizza Kitchen4Town Center Boca Raton x 6000 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.268.2805 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Carrabba’s Italian Grill4Wharfside
Plaza x 6909 S.W. 18th St. x Boca Raton x
561.544.8838 x Lunch and Dinner daily 4335 E. Linton Blvd. x Delray Beach x 561.266.9393 x
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Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly. Casa D’Angelo4171 E. Palmetto Park Rd.
x Boca Raton x 561.338.1703 x Dinner nightly.
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Coal Mine Pizza4Royal Palm Place x 399 S.E. Mizner Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.826.2625 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Cucina Mio4Shoppes at Addison Place x 16950 Jog Rd. x Delray Beach x 561.499.9419 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly. Ferraro’s48208 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton 561.477.2750 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner Sunday-Saturday.
Giovanni’s Coal Fire Pizza4
Waterway Shoppes at Parkland x 7625 N. State Road 7 x Parkland x 954.345.9282 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Il Bacio429 S.E. Second Ave. x Delray
Beach x 561.865.7783 x Dinner WednesdaySunday. Il Girasole4Tropic Square x 1911 S.
Federal Hwy. x Delray Beach x 561.272.3566 x Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. Josephine’s Italian Restaurant4
5751 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.988.0668 x Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. LaStellas Restaurant and Catering
4159 E. Palmetto Park Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.544.2081.
x Dinner Tuesday-Saturday
La Luna Bistro4The Polo Shoppes x 5030 Champion Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.997.1165 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.
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La Villetta Restaurant & Lounge4
4351 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.362.8403 x Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. LILLY’S4451 East Palmetto Park Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.362.0208 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner daily. Maggiano’s421090 St. Andrews Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.361.8244 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
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Matteo’s Restaurant4233 S. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.392.0773 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner daily. Peace A Pizza4Shoppes at Blue Lake x
1200 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.998. x Lunch and Dinner daily.
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Positano44400 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.544.2920 x Dinner nightly.
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Renzo’s of Boca45999 N. Federal
Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.994.3495 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. Rino Vesuvio43360 N. Federal Hwy. x Boca Raton x 561.368.5520 x Dinner Tuesday-Saturday. Ristorante Sapori4Royal Palm Place
x 99 Royal Palm Place x Boca Raton x x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. 561.367.9779
Rosario’s Ristorante4Royal Palm Place x 145 S.E. Mizner Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.393.0758 x Dinner nightly. Saporissimo4366 E. Palmetto Park Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.750.2333 x Dinner nightly. Times Square Pizzeria – The Italian Grill Restaurant4Shoppes at Village
Pointe x 6006 S.W. 18th St. x Boca Raton x 561.393.6757 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly. Tramonti4119 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.272.1944 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly. Trattoria Romana4499 E. Palmetto
Park Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.393.6715 x Dinner nightly. VIC AND ANGELO’S 4290 E. Atlantic
Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.278.9570 x Lunch and Dinner Wednesday-Sunday. Villagio Italian Eatery 4Mizner Park x 344 Plaza Real x Boca Raton x 561.447.2257 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
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Villa Rosano4The Reserve x
9858 Clint Moore Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.470.0112 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.
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114 N.E. Second St. x Boca Raton x 561.869.0030 x Dinner Monday-Saturday.
Argentango4Royal Palm Place x 508 Via De Palmas x Boca Raton x 561.416.2213 x Dinner nightly. Â Caribbean Grill41332 N.W. Second Ave. x Boca Raton x 561.362.0161 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. Cuban Cafe Restaurant43350 N.W.
Boca Raton Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.750.8860 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly (closed Sunday June-November).
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Cabana El Rey4105 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.274.9090 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Gol, Taste of Brazil4411 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.272.6565 x Dinner nightly. INCA GRILL447 E. Palmetto Park Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.395.3553 x Lunch Saturday-Sunday, Dinner Tuesday-Friday.
44631 State Road 7 x Ste. 26 x Coral Springs x 954.755.0941 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
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Old Calypso4900 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.279.2300 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly, Brunch Saturday and Sunday. Padrinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s4Mission Bay Plaza x 20455 State Road 7 x Boca Raton x 561.451.1070 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Pineapple Grille4Palm Trail Plaza x 800 Palm Tr. x Delray Beach x 561.265.1368 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner TuesdaySunday, Brunch Sunday.
mexican Baja Cafe Uno4201 N.W. First Ave. x Boca Raton x 561.394.5449 x41310 S. Federal Hwy. x Deerfield Beach x 954.596.1305 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly. Cantina Cabo4The Reserve x 9858 Clint Moore Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.477.1899 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
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MoQuila Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar499 S.E. Mizner Blvd. x
Boca Raton x 561.394.9990 x Dinner nightly. Rocco’s Tacos And Tequila Bar4Boca Center Shopping Plaza x
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5250 Town Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.416.2131 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Señor Burrito4513 N.E. 20th St. x Boca Raton x 561.347.6600 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Uncle Julio’s4Mizner Park x 449 Plaza Real x Boca Raton x 561.300.3530 x Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday and Sunday.
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sandwiches/DELI Ben’s NY kosher Deli4The Reserve x 9942
Clint Moore Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.470.9963 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. Boca Dolce Bakery & Café4Lakeside Centre x 8202 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.479.4011 x Breakfast and Lunch daily.
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561.716.0389 x Lunch Sunday-Friday, Dinner Saturday and Sunday.
Grill Time (kosher)48177 Glades
Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.482.3699 x Lunch and Dinner Sunday-Thursday, Closed Friday-Saturday. Kosher Marketplace422191 Powerline Rd., #5A x Boca Raton x 561.391.3318 x Sunday-Friday, Closed Saturday. Old School Bakery & Cafe4
814 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.276.0013 x Breakfast and Lunch daily.
4Polo Shops x 5030 Champion Blvd. x Boca Raton x 561.241.590342200 Glades Rd., #700 x Boca Raton x 561.392.4181 4Regency Court x 3013 Yamato Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.997.9911 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. Toojay’s Gourmet Deli
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14820 Military Tr. x Delray Beach x 561.638.8338 x Lunch and Dinner daily.
Restaurants
Argentango Grill Bangkok in Boca Blu Bambu Boca Breakfast Club Casimir French Bistro Chops Lobster Bar CHOW Boca Cote France Bakery & Café Daimatsu Sushi Giovanni's Pizza Holloway's Irish Pub Jake's Stone Crab Lemongrass Asian Bistro Ristorante Sapori Rosario’s Ristorante Rustic Cellar Saquella Caffe Table 42 Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar Tropical Smoothie Café The Wishing Well Irish Pub
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Salons & Spas
Back Bay Salon Boca Nails Brazelia Med Spa Elegance Salon & Hair Studio Gianni's Salon & Spa Green Wave Body Waxing Keyanah Day Spa by Jasmine La Mirage Hair Salon Oasis Barber Shop Oxygen Salon Royal Palm Nails & Spa Salon 300 Tipsy Salon, Spa & Lounge
Art & Design
Arkoncept Design Group Exor Galleries Gallery 51 Karen Lynne Gallery Mummaw & Associates voguElements Yaacov Heller Gallery 22
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Boston’s on the Beach4
40 S. Ocean Blvd. x Delray Beach x 561.278.3364 x Breakfast SaturdaySunday, Lunch and Dinner daily. Busch’s Seafood4840 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.278.7600 x Lunch Saturday-Sunday, Dinner nightly. CITY FISH MARKET47940 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.487.1600 x Lunch and Dinner daily. City Oyster4213 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.272.0220 x Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly. Finz Raw Bar & Grill4710 Linton
Blvd. x Delray Beach x 561.272.1960 x Lunch and Dinner daily. Harpoon Louie’s42096 N.W. Second
St. x Deerfield Beach x 954.437.7888 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. JB's On The Beach4300 N. Ocean
Blvd. x Deerfield Beach x 954.571.5220 x Lunch and Dinner daily. J & J Seafood Bar & Grill4
634 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.272.3390 x Lunch Tuesday-Saturday, Dinner Sunday only.
Legal Sea Foods4Town Center x
6000 W. Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x x Lunch and Dinner daily.
561.447.2112
McCormick & Schmick’s4
University Commons x 1400 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.394.2428 x Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Sunday. 32 East432 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray
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Jake’s Stone Crab4Royal Palm Plaza x 514 Via de Palmas x Boca Raton x 561.347.1055 x Lunch Friday-Sunday, Dinner nightly.
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Boca Raton x 561.391.0755 x Dinner nightly. The Whale Raw Bar & Fish House47619 State Road 7 x Parkland x 954.345.9190
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Good Work JM Family Collects 27,000 Pounds Of Food For Charity I
n its first ever company-wide food drive, Delray Beach-based JM Family Enterprises, Inc. (JM Family) and its 3,800 associates collected 27,000 pounds of food for 10 nonprofits in the company’s locations throughout the United States and Canada. The “Fall Fill-Up” campaign was created in response to widespread hunger and the growing need for food in communities. JM Family’s 10 locations each designated local food banks that would benefit from their efforts. “Providing for essential needs is a fundamental part of our giving philosophy at JM Family,” said Colin Brown, president and CEO of JM Family. “Associates were very generous and
proved that meeting the needs of the communities where we live and work is part of who we are.” In South Florida, JM Family and JM Lexus associates chose Feeding South Florida (FSF), formerly Daily Bread Food Bank, and presented the nonprofit with 8,127 pounds of food. Brown also issued a “Bring One Give One” challenge to associates to collect cans of tuna, a much-needed donation at food banks to help provide healthy meals, which he then personally matched. In total, 13,344 cans of tuna were contributed. Additionally, the company sponsored a five-hour food-sorting event at FSF. Thanks to the efforts of 200 JM Fam-
ily associates, along with their friends and family members, more than 46,000 pounds of food was sorted; this cut about eight weeks of time it typically takes the agency to process donations for delivery.
“Providing for essential needs is a fundamental part of our giving philosophy at JM Family.” – Colin Brown, president and CEO, JM Family Enterprises, Inc.
At the event, JM Family presented a $10,000 check to FSF to further support its mission. FSF, located in Hallandale Beach, distributes 411,538 pounds of food weekly, which translates to 274,359 meals for South Florida’s hungry.
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“JM Family and Feeding South Florida are both organizations that run on a lot of heart,” said Bruce Berman, FSF’s board chairman. “This is what makes our connection so meaningful. The extent of JM Family’s support and commitment – through extensive, hands-on volunteer work right up to the company’s CEO – is really heartwarming and incredibly energizing for all of us at the food bank.” The FSF food-sorting event is part of an ongoing series of volunteer opportunities called “What a Difference a Day Makes!”, JM Family’s signature program that focuses on a clearly defined need or issue and engages associates as volunteers. O
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ore than 100 child advocates, lawyers, judges and politicians gathered at the Gunster Yoakley law firm offices in West Palm Beach to honor Palm Beach County residents making a difference in the lives of foster children. Florida’s Children First (FCF) Executive Director Christina Spudeas and President Howard Talenfeld, a staunch child advocate and partner of Colodny Fass Talenfeld Karlinsky & Abate, led the event, which raised more than $20,000 and honored local foster care advocates, as well as a young adult who successfully made it through the system.
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“Even in a down economy FCF is fortunate to be supported by individuals who open up their hearts and their purse strings to support programs for our state’s foster children,” said Spudeas. This year’s honorees included Nora Collins-Mandeville, Mari Frankel and Rita and Les Gorenflo. Foster care “graduate” Obadiah Payton was also recognized for his successful transition into independent living. Collins-Mandeville was honored for her passion for children who have aged out of foster care, her natural ability to connect with young people and her search to find a better way for Florida’s child-serving systems. Frankel was selected for her participation in community, civic and educational programs involving children and families. Her relentless efforts in organizations such as Adopt-A-Family and Project GROW have contributed to many of the agencies’ successful events. The Gorenflos were recognized for their love and compassion for all children, especially those at risk or with disabilities. Together, they have adopted a total of seven children, making them true exemplary role models. This year’s youth honoree, Obadiah Payton, was recognized for his successful graduation out of foster care. He was recently awarded a minigrant to convene a summit addressing mental health issues and is actively involved in statewide initiatives to improve mental health services including those involving youth transitioning to adulthood. Florida’s Children First is the leading statewide child advocacy program, serving as a “watchdog” agency, holding DCF and others accountable, and helping them do a better job at protecting the children who need their services O
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STANDING AS ONE Jewish Federation Event Planned For Martin Luther King Day
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SOLUTION All women deserve a more INSIGHTful breast exam. Breast cancer awareness has come a long way in the past few years, and the need for yearly screening is a message that’s thankfully spreading and saving lives. What isn’t as widely known is that women with dense breast tissue may have an increased risk for breast cancer. About 40% of women have some dense breast tissue, and visualization of cancers in dense breast tissue with mammography may be limited. The question is, what else can be done? The SOMO•INSIGHT clinical study is exploring a possible solution.
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eighbors from throughout the community will join forces from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on January 18th, Martin Luther King Day, to make a powerful statement of caring and a difference in thousands of vulnerable lives. The public is invited to answer the national call to volunteer during the United We Serve South Palm Beach County event, when 500 do-gooders will reach out to 35 local nonprofit groups, reflecting the full range of our community’s diverse needs. During the event, volunteers will feed the hungry, nurture frail seniors, cheer up children, clean our local environment, be a lifeline to low-income families or teens, garden, paint, decorate, sort clothes, listen and learn. They will bring family and friends, and be part of the compassionate community we live in. Childcare, activities and lunch will be provided free of charge by JCC staff. This Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County volunteer event, the organization’s largest and most exciting in its 30-year history, is an experience not to be missed.
Boca Raton Community Hospital’s Women’s Center – Center for Breast Care is conducting a clinical research study for women with dense breasts. Eligible volunteers will receive a 3D Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) Exam at no cost to them or their insurance in addition to their routine mammogram. The SOMO•INSIGHT clinical study is a nationwide study enrolling over 20,000 women. This study may help determine if using ABUS and mammography together improves the accuracy of yearly screenings for women with dense breast tissue compared to mammography alone. If you meet the following criteria, you may qualify for this important study:
• Female age 25 and older • Scheduled for a routine mammogram at the Women’s Center – Center for Breast Care • Have breast density of > 50% determined from your mammogram at the Women’s Center • No current breast lumps, symptoms or unusual changes • No breast surgeries, procedures, cancer or treatment in the last year • Willing to come back next year for your annual mammogram TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SOMO•INSIGHT CLINICAL STUDY AND SEE IF YOU QUALIFY, PLEASE CALL ONE OF OUR CLINICAL TRIAL SPECIALISTS AT: 1.866.955.4392
A kickoff reception will take place January 17th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Zinman Hall on the Federation campus, featuring community leaders, students and Rabbi Marc Schneier, author of Shared Dreams: Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Jewish Community. “We are so honored to be a part of this groundbreaking event,” said Denise Zimmerman, honorary chair of the event with her husband, Jordan. “Volunteerism and social action are what makes a good community great, yet so many of us have good intentions that never translate into action. United We Serve will be a great platform for both experienced volunteers and those looking to take that first step toward helping organizations and people in need right in our own back yard.” Denise and Jordan Zimmerman
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The event emphasized educating the next generation of South Floridians, offering a wide array of family-friendly children’s activities, including a Kids Eco Zone, performances by Earthman and interactive painting with famed artist and conservationist, Wyland. The event also served as the platform to announce the winners of several green community competitions. NBC6-TV’s Jeff Burnside emceed the announcement as Wyland congratulated the City of Coconut Creek and Vice Mayor Lisa Aronson for winning the South Florida Living Green Fair/ Wyland Mayors Challenge, a four-county competition to secure the most pledges for water conservation.
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“Coconut Creek residents are amazing,” said Coconut Creek Mayor Marilyn Gerber. “Everyone I spoke to was enthusiastic about pledging to save on water usage and for protecting our environment.” South Florida students also were honored for creating original murals focused on saving our planet and conservation. Wyland honored classes from JC Mitchell Elementary in Boca Raton, Westglades Middle in Parkland and Miami Lakes Educational Center, all of whom won private painting lessons and signed books by Wyland. “The Living Green Fair would not have been possible without the participation of our sponsors, partners and exhibitors who are the leaders in the sustainable arena,” said Etzler. “We are already looking toward next year’s event and bringing even more exciting, nationally recognized exhibitors and experts to South Florida.” O
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ellon United National Bank kicked off the holidays with a celebratory reception for members of the Greater Boca Raton Estate Planning Council (GBREPC). The event attracted more than 70 revelers who enjoyed mingling, an assortment of hors d’oeuvres and a buffet food station.
BNY colleague Elyssa Kupferberg and the entire GBREPC membership,” said Osborne. “Helping people with their long-term planning and investment needs, the GBREPC plays a vital role in the community. Mellon United National Bank values its relationship with the GBREPC and looks forward to continued professional exchanges.”
In attendance were GBREPC president Elyssa Kupferberg, senior vice president with BNY Mellon Wealth Management, and other GBREPC board members. Representing Mellon United National Bank was Executive Vice President Bud Osborne and Vice President Donn Londeree.
Founded in 1984, the GBREPC has a membership of more than 160 professionals. The organization’s next meeting will be held on January 19th at Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton. The speaker will be Lauren Detzel, whose presentation will be titled “A Tax Update.” Reservations are required. O
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The Heart of a Champion Morgan Pressel learned what it takes to play like a champion when she became the youngest player in history to win a Major championship in 2007. Today she has emerged a champion for a cause very close to her heart, breast cancer. “I got involved when my mother, Kathy Krickstein Pressel was first diagnosed, when I was quite young,” says Morgan. “When she passed away, I was only 15, but I made it my goal as a professional athlete to raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer.”
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Community Medicine. Redefined.
Redefining Women’s Health Care The Center for Breast care at boca raton community hospital was recently named one of the nation’s “Top 5 Women’s Imaging Centers to Watch” by Imaging Technology News, a national publication for radiology and oncology professionals. The Center earned the accolade as “an innovator and leader in breast cancer
treatment.” Performing 90,000 procedures annually, the Center for Breast Care at Boca Raton Community Hospital is one of Florida’s leading centers for breast cancer detection and diagnosis, genetic testing and risk assessment. Under the direction of our two medical directors - Dr. Louise Morrell, a medical
oncologist and one of the country’s leading specialists in high-risk genetic screening and Dr. Kathy Schilling, an internationally recognized radiologist - the Center for Breast Care is recognized for advanced biopsy techniques. Radiologists are all fellowship-trained in breast imaging and have more than 85 years of combined experience; an
expert team of specialists using state-of-the art breast imaging technology to pinpoint possible areas of concern at earlier, more treatable stages. For more information about The Center for Breast Care at Boca Raton Community Hospital or to schedule a screening call 561.955.5000.
Early Detection Remains the Key “It is absolutely critical to underscore to the women of Boca Raton and South Florida,” say Medical Directors Louise Morrell, MD and Kathy Schilling, MD, “that the Center for Breast Care at Boca Raton Community Hospital does not support the new guidelines recently released by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (UPSTF).” The new guidelines call for the elimination of screening mammograms for women ages 40 to 50 and decreasing the use of mammograms for women over 50. “At the Women’s Center, we will continue to adhere to recommendations established by other medical experts including the American Cancer Society.” These guidelines include: • Use of screening mammography beginning at age 40 and performed annually thereafter • Recommendations for patients in older age groups should be individualized according to history and overall health considerations • Reinforce and educate women on the importance of breast self-exam 146
“In the final analysis, we believe denying the medical advances made in breast cancer, including those in imaging, is to deny women the right to stand up against breast cancer through early detection and treatment of the disease.”
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As the leading breast care center in the region, The Center for Breast Care at Boca Raton Community Hospital is motivated by a singular goal; to do what is best for the patients we serve.
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Women’s Center Named Among Nation’s Top Breast Imaging Centers The Center for Breast Care at Boca Raton Community Hospital has been named one of the nation’s Top Women’s Imaging Centers to Watch in 2009 by Imaging Technology News. The Center is joined by only four others in earning this accolade, including such preeminent institutions as Baylor University Medical Center and Vanderbilt Medical Center. The magazine’s annual review of hospitals and facilities recognizes the most advanced and “forward thinking” imaging centers. The honorees tend to be early adapters of new technology, participants in clinical trials and employ novel techniques and imaging systems. In bestowing the accolade to the Center for Breast Care the magazine’s editors noted: • The Center’s focus on personalized breast care throughout all phases of the care cycle beginning with high-risk genetic testing
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• A spectrum of imaging services including state-of-the-art mammography, automated breast ultrasound, MRI, bone densitometry and PEM (positron emission mammography). • The first PEM-guided biopsy in the United States.
• An emphasis on teamwork where by comprehensive services surrounding breast care are delivered in one location. “We are extremely honored by this recognition as one of the premier women’s imaging centers in the country,” said Joseph Kleinman MD, chief of Radiology at Boca Raton Community Hospital. “This is further validation of the stellar skills of our
The Lynn Cancer Institute acquired the technology as a result of an analysis done by Rashmi Benda, MD, a radiation oncologist on staff at Boca Raton Community Hospital, on the potential impact the AccuBoost technology could offer to patients. In 2002, Dr. Benda wrote a paper entitled “Breast Boost: Are We Missing the Target?” that was presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. That paper was part of the inspiration that lead to the development the AccuBoost system.
Cutting Edge Technology in Boca Raton The Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute, one of Florida’s largest cancer programs, recently installed the first AccuBoost breast cancer radiotherapy system in South Florida. The system is located at the Harvey & Phyllis Sandler Pavilion, home of the Lynn Cancer Institute.
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Women with early stage breast cancer increasingly choose breast conservation therapy (BCT). In the BCT option, the cancerous tumor is surgically removed in a procedure known as lumpectomy. Following a lumpectomy, most women undergo whole breast irradiation (WBI), which includes a very important “boost” phase. The boost dose is an important component of the full course of radiation therapy and is delivered to the tissue adjacent to the surgical excision site, a region from which most recurrences originate. The
physicians, nurses, technologists and support staff, that we provide the region’s most advanced cutting-edge imaging technology and patientfocused women’s care.” Imaging Technology News is the widest reaching provider of new product information, technology trends and application strategies in the fields of medical imaging and radiation technology with a circulation of 35,000 readers. The article, “Top Women’s Imaging Centers to Watch in 2009” was published in the September issue of Imaging Technology News and can be viewed online at www.ITNonline.net.
added boost dose to the surgical margin has been shown to provide additional protection against recurrence. AccuBoost is designed to target and deliver the all-important boost dose accurately and reliably. The AccuBoost system is an image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) technique that uses non invasive high-dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy to deliver a focused dose to the lumpectomy site. By directly and precisely targeting the treatment area, patients who have used the AccuBoost system have less reddening of the skin. “With AccuBoost, the patient’s breast is immobilized and then imaged in real time to locate the lumpectomy cavity and determine the size and position of the applicator to be used for delivering the radiation,” says Dr. Benda. “The AccuBoost dose delivered in this process is uniform, homogeneous and is accurately targeted to the breast tissue which, if left untreated, is the most likely site for cancer recurrence.”
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Morgan’s mother will travel throughout Palm Beach County and beyond providing affordable and convenient access to mammography equipment as well as clinical breast exams and breast health education. “Simply put,” says Morgan, “it saves lives.”
Businesses, civic and religious organizations and communities across our area interested in scheduling the Kathryn Krickstein Pressel MammoVan to provide screenings, can call the Women’s Center Operations Manager at 561.955.5772. “First and foremost,” Morgan believes “public awareness and early detection are the keys to fighting breast cancer.” But, “just as important, is raising funds to support research and treatment programs.” Morgan says, “As a public figure, there is no greater deed that I can pursue then giving back to the people who have given me so much. For me, that’s the people of my community, St. Andrews Country Club and Boca Raton.” For her, giving back has meant establishing the Morgan & Friends Fight Breast Cancer Tournament at
St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton. In its first two years, her event (and proceeds from her Polo/Ralph Lauren Pink Pony shirt) has raised more than $500,000 for Boca Raton Community Hospital’s Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute and Institute for Women’s Health & Wellness/Center for Breast Care. In year two, Morgan, together with the Morgan & Friends committee, committed to directing their fundraising efforts to a specific goal for the Hospital and the Center for Breast Care. “We especially wanted to work toward something that would benefit everyone throughout Boca
Morgan, along with the members of her home community of St. Andrews Country Club raised more than $500,000 to assist BRCH Foundation’s Go Pink Challenge to make the new state-of-the-art MammoVan a reality for the women of Boca Raton.
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Raton,” says Morgan. “When the Hospital Foundation came to us about raising money for breast cancer, we knew immediately that the MammoVan was the right thing for us to do. “We all knew that being able to reach women who might not otherwise come into the hospital and get their annual screening and to be able to help spread the word and invite others to change the world was something we really wanted to do and would have the greatest impact on our community.” Less than two years later, the Kathryn Krickstein Pressel MammoVan is now a reality. The 100% digital, handicapped accessible mobile mammography vehicle named after
“Working with Morgan and her family, the Morgan & Friends committee and everyone who lives at St. Andrews Country Club, has been awe-inspiring,” says Jan Savarick, president of Boca Raton Community Hospital Foundation. “Witnessing the overwhelming generosity and outpouring of support from the friends and neighbors who watched Morgan grow up has been an emotional and inspirational journey for all of us.”
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HOT NIGHT Plans Underway For Alzheimer’s Community Care’s Hot Latin Rhythms Gala
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repare for a good time: Hot Latin Rhythms, the gala benefiting Alzheimer’s Community Care, is scheduled for January 15th at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Guests can expect a fun-filled, black-tie evening with a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing and entertainment that will include sultry Latin dances.
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The gala’s plans are now in the final stages, with chairs Geri and Frank Morrow, along with a group of dedicated committee members, confirming final details. Committee members include Lexye Aversa, Babette Brown, MaryAnn Clohessy, Marianthi DiLenge, Larry Freirich, Hayden Hosford, Richard Jankus, Dr. Anita Mandal, Marie Manning, Renee Plevy and Carla-Rae Salm.
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At the group’s most recent meeting, live auction prizes were announced, including an 18kt white-gold necklace with dazzling diamonds, donated by Rosenberg Diamonds & Co; a 2010 Smart Car “Passion” model from Smart Center Palm Beach and a “Raffles Asia Experience”, featuring fourday, three-night luxury accommodations at Raffles Beijing and more. Also announced was the gala’s raffle prize: A luxurious six-day, five-night vacation at the five-star Hacienda in Los Cabos San Lucas, Mexico. The private beachfront community overlooks the Sea of Cortez with stunning views of the famous El Arco at Lands End. Donated by Starwood Capital, the package is valued at $10,000. Alzheimer’s Community Care advocates for services and resources to promote and provide specialized, compassionate, quality care to patients and caregivers coping with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. The organization’s strategic principle is, “We place a safety net around patients and caregivers every day.” O
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“It was both a professional honor and a personal joy to work with Marleen and Harold Forkas for so many years.” – Dan Guin, executive director and co-artistic director, Boca Ballet Theatre
He added, “The amazing growth of Boca Ballet Theatre over the last decade in general, and the growing popularity of our ballet school in particular, is a direct result of their generosity. There is a whole generation of young dancers in our area that owe their love of and dedication to ballet to the generosity of Marleen and Harold Forkas, and I am both touched and thrilled that their commitment to BBT’s ongoing growth and artistic excellence will continue.” The BBT recently performed The Nutcracker at Florida Atlantic University’s University Theatre. Matinee performances included Gingerbread Balls with punch, cookies and autograph sessions with the dancers. Boca Ballet Theatre was founded in 1990. Under the guidance of Guin and co-artistic director Jane Tyree, its mission is to enrich the cultural landscape of our community and educate its youth in classical ballet and concert dance. O
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“The outpouring of support at the gala from community leaders, family members and partners was inspiring. Despite the economic challenges we face, our mission to provide families with much-needed respites remains strong and was clearly shared by the guests at this year’s event.” – Paul S. Withrow
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The couvert for the event is $400 per person, which includes lunch, cocktails, an awards reception and a buffet dinner, as well as valet parking. Dietary laws will be observed. A $2,500 men’s gift to the 2010 UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign entitles one player; $5,000 entitles one player and a guest; $10,000 entitles a player and two guests; and $20,000 men’s donors are entitled to a foursome. Ronald A. and Evie Krancer are the presenting sponsors for the second year. “Having enjoyed Boca Rio membership for more than 20 years, and having served on their board, I know just how much the men have to look forward to on this top course: some of the best greens in the region, a beautiful facility, and staff and management committed to providing the finest in golf experiences,” said Evie Krancer. Low Net and Low Gross winners will be engraved on the Bedowitz Cup, donated by Ron and Meryl Gallatin in memory of Steve Bedowitz, who first inspired the tournament. Greenspoon Marder P.A. is the towel sponsor, and The Boca Raton Observer is the exclusive media sponsor. Additional opportunities are available. O
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eerfield Beach-based Dart Container Sales Company has donated a $3,500 grant from its Dart Foundation to The Haven, a nationally accredited group home for boys ages 9 to 17 who are placed in protective care. Located on a five-acre campus in Boca Raton, The Haven is dedicated to providing a safe, loving and stable environment that fosters the development of self-esteem and independence while empowering young men to reach their full potential. The boys have been removed from their homes by the State of Florida due to abuse or neglect by their families. In The Haven, the young men are taught the skills necessary to become self-sufficient and proud adults.
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According to Dart Foundation Grants Manager Claudia Deschaine, the grant is earmarked toward its Academic Inspiration and Motivation Program (AIM), a multi-faceted academic advocacy effort and after-school program designed to help young men develop goals that include continuing education or work-related training opportunities they can utilize upon aging out of the program at 18. The Dart Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1984 by William A. and Claire T. Dart and is headquartered in Mason, Mich. The Haven, a 501(c)(3), is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), and recently received its fifth-consecutive fourstar rating from Charity Navigator, a national charity watchdog group. O
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lorida Atlantic University’s (FAU) School of Accounting, a department within the College of Business, recently received a $10,000 gift from RSM McGladrey | McGladrey & Pullen, the nation’s fifthlargest accounting firm with offices throughout Florida. The gift will help support students in the School of Accounting by providing funding for scholarships and professional development.
“Our relationship with McGladrey exemplifies the synergies that exist between the accounting profession and the School of Accounting, and the manner in which our students gain immeasurably from the leveraging of such synergies.” – Somnath Bhattacharya, director, FAU’s School of Accounting
“We are very committed to supporting the School of Accounting. We have a long history with FAU, and it has been a continued source of outstanding recruits,” said Jeff Ross, partner of McGladrey & Pullen, LLP and an FAU alumnus. “Now with the Scholars Program, FAU can continue to show they have one of the best accounting programs in the state.” The gift marks McGladrey’s third annual contribution to FAU’s College of Business with previous gifts of $10,000 in 2008 and 2007. McGladrey also is a regular sponsor of the School of Accounting’s annual fund-raising event, “Celebration.” “The School of Accounting at FAU greatly values the support of McGladrey,” said Somnath Bhattacharya, director of the School of Accounting at FAU. “Our relationship with McGladrey exemplifies the synergies that exist between the accounting profession and the School of Accounting, and the manner in which our students gain immeasurably from the leveraging of such synergies.” FAU’s School of Accounting has more than 1,600 students enrolled in its programs. Its mission is to provide innovative accounting programs by employing diverse faculty to teach and develop students’ technical, analytical, communication, interpersonal and lifelong learning skills. O
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ALWAYS REMEMBER Arlene Herson To Chair United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Benefit Luncheon B
oca Raton personality and national TV/radio host Arlene Herson will chair the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Annual South Florida Luncheon on February 1st at Boca West Country Club. The event’s keynote speaker will be Eli Rosenbaum, director of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Special Investigations’ Criminal Division. Rosenbaum is the longest-serving prosecutor and investigator of Nazi criminals in world history. The emcee will be WPTVTV Channel 5 anchor Jim Sackett. Herson is dedicated to educating people about the Holocaust, as well as the atrocities happening in the world today. “We must remember the past, the millions who perished in the Holocaust, in order to prevent future genocides,” said
tolerance and humanitarianism.” Herson’s mission to eradicate genocide has taken her to the corners of the world. She recently returned from a museum-sponsored trip to Romania and Paris and saw firsthand the influence the museum’s work has all across the globe.
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Herson, who in 2004 was appointed by the president for a five-year term on the United States Holocaust Memorial Council. “Through my leadership roles with the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, I am hoping to reach people of all ages and religions with messages of
“Arlene exemplifies and serves as a role model through her dedication, commitment and passionate support of the museum as well as her willingness and ready-to-do-it attitude that is an inspiration to all of us who have known her,” said Jack Karako, director of the Southeast Regional Office for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Herson is also national chair of the museum’s Legacy of Light Society,
which recognizes individuals who have made a commitment to secure the museum’s future, and serves on the museum’s Committee of Conscience, helping to alert the national conscience, influence policy matters and stimulate worldwide action to confront and halt crimes against humanity. Last year, she was honored with the Leadership Award from the Museum’s Wings of Memory Society during a ceremony on Capitol Hill. A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, promote human dignity and prevent genocide. O
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CHARITABLE Couple Hosts SPIRIT Philanthropic Spirit Of Giving Party M
ore than 30 nonprofit organizations from Boca Raton and Delray Beach joined the Spirit of Giving Network in a kick-off celebration striving to collaborate and strengthen the local communities. The Spirit of Giving Network, founded by Barbara Schmidt and friends in 2001, has now stepped up and out onto the playing field. The Spirit of Giving Network is a joint effort of Palm Beach County nonprofit groups that combine access to resources and services that build self-sufficiency through innovative community collaboration. Its mission is to create partnerships and solutions for nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve.
Barbara and Dick Schmidt, one of the community’s most philanthropic couples, hosted a pep rally kick-off party to introduce the Spirit of Giving Network to community business leaders, government officials and local donors and volunteers. The Schmidt Family Foundation is a generous contributor to the Spirit of Giving Network and its member organizations. Mayor Susan Whelchel spoke to the guests about the important role nonprofit organizations serve in our community. “In the nonprofit sector, there’s a great need and desire to coordinate with each other, build relationships and maximize community resources,” said Barbara Schmidt. “As a
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community collaborative, the Spirit of Giving Network’s goal is to identify and publicize our varied community resources and partnership opportunities, coordinate them and steer them in the right directions.” Hundreds of guests attended the pep rally-themed event at Boca Raton’s Spanish River Public Library.
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JANUARY 31 Pro Bowl Game starts at 7:30 p.m.
JANUARY 12 Ziff Classical Series: Itzhak Perlman (Knight Concert Hall) Show begins at 8 p.m.
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JANUARY 9-10 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Sponsored by the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum and Delray Beach Historical Society, enjoy breakfast and a guest speaker. Takes place at the Delray Beach Golf Club. Starts at 8 a.m. Tickets are $20 for adults; $10 for students. For more information, call 561-279-8883 or visit spadymuseum.com. JANUARY 10 23rd Annual Boca Fest An eclectic mix of national and local artists display their wares. Takes place at The Shops At Boca Center in Boca Raton. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 954-472-3755 or visit artfestival.com. JANUARY 11 Donna Klein’s Jewish Academy’s 4th Annual Tennis Extravaganza An exciting morning of doubles tennis matches, lunch, a raffle and prizes. Takes place at the Broken Sound Club in Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-8525007 or visit dkja.org. JANUARY 14 Spirituality For Kids (SFK) Luncheon And Comedy Event Enjoy an afternoon of food and fun. Takes place at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $101. For more information, call 561-866-5261 or visit sfk.org. JANUARY 15 Alzheimer’s Community Care’s 2010 Palm Beach Gala-Hot Latin Rhythms Takes place at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-683-2700 or visit alzcare.org.
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JANUARY 17 Royal Palm Place Presents Sabor Latino Dance to the sizzling sounds of Sabor Latino with instruction by the Fred Astaire Dance Studio. Takes place at the Royal Palm Place Monument Piazza in Boca Raton. Starts at 4 p.m. For more information, call 561-392-8920 or visit royalpalmplace.com.
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JANUARY 17-18 United We Serve South Palm Beach County The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County invites you to join the national volunteer movement. For more information, call 561-852-5054 or visit jewishboca.org. JANUARY 18 Jewish Association For Residential Care’s (JARC) Golf Tournament Includes golf, brunch, boutiques, cocktails, Canasta and Mah Jong. Takes place at Delaire Country Club in Delray Beach. Starts at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $250 for golfers; $100 for card players. For more information, call 561-558-2550 or visit jarcgrouphomesfl.org. JANUARY 18 6th Annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival Eight of America’s most-gifted poets will teach workshops at Old School Square in Delray Beach. Starts at 8 a.m. Tickets are $20 for adults; $10 for students. For more information, call 561-756-4298 or visit palmbeachpoetryfestival.org. JANUARY 19 National Multiple Sclerosis Society South Florida Chapter’s Gala And Fashion Show More than 1,200 women attendees are expected at this prestigious luncheon. Takes place at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale. Starts at 10 a.m. Tickets start at $150 per person. For more information, call 954731-4224 or visit nationalmssociety.org.
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JANUARY 20 An Afternoon Of Laughter This luncheon will feature speakers from The Shapiro Center at Brandies University discussing how laughter affects health. Takes place at The Club At Boca Pointe in Boca Raton. Starts at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $55. For more information, call 561487-2628.
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01.10 JANUARY 20 THROUGH APRIL 11 Mary Cassatt: Works On Paper The Boca Raton Museum of Art in Mizner Park presents more than 40 works by this popular Impressionist. Tickets are $14 for adults; $12 for seniors; $6 for students and $10 per person for groups. For more information, call 561-392-2500 or visit bocamuseum.org. JANUARY 21-23 The Fifth Annual South Beach Comedy Festival Enjoy a laugh-filled extravaganza featuring some of the world’s funniest entertainers. Takes place at various locations on Miami Beach. For more information, call 877-598-8698 or visit southbeachcomedyfestival.com. JANUARY 23 Rotary Club Of Boca Raton’s 13th Annual Opal Awards This event honors outstanding community leaders and raises funds for local youth scholarships. Takes place at the Boca Pointe Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-477-7180 or visit rotaryclubbocaraton.com. JANUARY 23 The SPCA Wildlife Care Center Gala This fund-raising event will feature a cocktail reception, gourmet dinner and live and silent auctions. Takes place at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. For more information, call 954-524-4302 or visit wildlifecare.org. JANUARY 24 10th Annual Jewish Lifestyle Show Sponsored by Jewish Bride…& More, this event will highlight companies and services with an emphasis on bar/bat mitzvahs, weddings, anniversaries and other catered events. Takes place at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Boca Raton. Starts at 11 a.m. For more information, call 954-721-5660 or visit jewishbride.com. JANUARY 25 The Jewish Federation Of South Palm Beach County’s Men’s Golf Classic Takes place at the Boca Rio Country Club in Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-852-3129 or visit jewishboca.org.
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JANUARY 29 Laugh With The Library, Chapter 4 The Delray Beach Public Library will host comedian Rocky LaPorte at the Delray Beach Marriott. Funds raised will benefit children’s programs. For more information, call 561-266-9490 or visit delraybeachlibrary.org. JANUARY 30 The Caribbean Cowboy Ball Sponsored by the George Snow Scholarship Fund, this event will include cocktails, food, live music and an auction. Takes place at Red Reef Park in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $150 per person. For more information, call 561347-6799 or visit scholarship.org. JANUARY 30 28th Annual Boca Raton Heart Ball Sponsored by the American Heart Association, this black-tie event will feature gourmet dining, live and silent auctions, live entertainment and dancing. Location: TBA. Starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $400 per person. For more information, call 561-697-6621. JANUARY 30 53rd Annual International Red Cross Ball Ambassadors, dignitaries and American Red Cross supporters are expected to attend this grand affair. Takes place at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $1,000 per person. For more information, call 561-994-2060 or visit redcross-pbc.org. JANUARY 30-31 Philharmonia Orchestra No. 4 Lynn University’s Conservatory of Music will feature winners of the annual Conservatory Concerto Competition. Takes place at the Roberts Theatre at Saint Andre’s School in Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-237-9000 or visit lynn.edu. O
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Dr. Rafael C. Cabrera Addresses The Gilda Mallin Boca West Chapter Of Hadassah Speaking at the group’s annual installation breakfast, Dr. Rafael C. Cabrera was warmly received by more than 200 guests. In an entertaining and highly informative presentation, Dr. Cabrera emphasized the importance of researching physician credentials prior to any procedure and underscored the value of trust and integrity. Plastic Surgery Specialists of Boca Raton, 951 N.W. 13th Street, Boca Raton, 561-393-6400; pssbocaraton.com. Left to Right: Phyllis Sperry, Dr. Rafael C. Cabrera and Francine Berger
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David Stern Designing Jewelers Opens D. Stern Jewelers At Mizner Park This new 1,250-square-foot store has been designed with custom-fitted Italian detailing, including fine woodwork, mirrors, butter-soft Italian brown-leather showcases and contemporary amber-colored hand-blown glass chandeliers. D. Stern is staffed with experienced jewelry consultants and certified gemologists for jewelry appraisals and evaluations. D. Stern At Mizner Park, 421 S. Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561-210-5222; dsternjewelers.com.
John Hopkins Medicine Hosts Third Annual “A Woman’s Journey” Symposium In Palm Beach
A Special Thank You To New York Prime
The one-day conference was held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center and offered guests information on new advances in preventing, detecting and treating diseases in women. Hopkins’ physicians and specialists presented hour-long seminars on topics such as getting a good night’s sleep, heart disease and common symptoms that women shouldn’t ignore. John Hopkins Medicine, The Paramount Building, 139 N. County Road, Palm Beach, 561-659-1155; hopkinsusa.org.
New York Prime in Boca Raton hosted the “Page One Passion” fund-raiser for Susan G. Komen For The Cure. Together, the professional community raised $1,400 in just three hours and had a wonderful time. New York Prime, 2350 Executive Center Drive, Boca Raton, 561-998-3881; centraarchy.com.
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For nearly three decades, Sara Mique has been creating unique, handmade garments, including nontraditional wedding dresses, mother-of-the-bride, evening and cocktail dresses, and artistically dyed casual separates in a variety of sizes (including plus sizes). Sara Mique invites clients to experience Old-World fashion at its best, as each garment can be customized in design, size and color. Sara Mique, 4800 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Coconut Creek, 954-531-6800; saramique.com. Promotion
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Lion of Judah LUNCHEON
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Location: The Polo Club of Boca Raton Chairs: Couvert:
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For the past 28 years, the South Palm Beach County Lion of Judah luncheon has been recognizing women who make generous individual gifts at the $5,000 level and above to our Annual Campaign. A benchmark for Jewish women’s philanthropy, the Lions of Judah continue to represent sisterhood and connectedness, leadership and power. Over 16,000 women worldwide proudly wear their Lion of Judah pins to declare their commitment to the preservation and growth of the Jewish community. In South Palm Beach County, we are nearly 800 Lions strong. Women’s philanthropy is fundamental to this Jewish community, accounting for nearly 50% of the overall annual campaign contributions that fund vital services locally, in Israel and overseas.
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Our contribution is to provide quality business environments in prime Boca Raton locations. Peninsula Corporate Center provides Class-A office space from 354 to 2,600 square feet with impact glass and generator backup in a tropical oasis setting. Boca Industrial Park contains nearly 400,000 square feet of distribution, manufacturing and showroom space. The Preserve at 7700 Congress is a campus-style office park overlooking an environmental preserve and One Boca Commerce Center is a newly renovated lakefront two-story office. All are seconds from I-95 at the Congress Avenue Interchange. Our newest project, Holland Drive Industrial Park, features storm resistant office/warehouse bays from 1,100 to 2,100 square feet starting as low as $1,000 per month.
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Our local ownership, leasing and management are on-site and committed to service. We are now providing aggressive lease terms for quality tenants. At Danburg Management we provide quality working environments in great locations built to today’s standards; and best of all, you never have to leave Boca.
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SUBDIVISION
ADDRESS
BUYER
Addison Reserve
7912 L Aquila Way
Percher Ellen L Trust
Boca Falls
12650 Yardley Dr
Boca Isles North
10707 Maple Chase Dr
Boca Isles North
SELLER
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SALE DATE
Kenco Com Addison Reserve Inc
$526,800
Mangos Bay Group II LLC
Cardenas Eduardo
$550,000
$300,000
Ma Wen H
Cartus Financial Corp
$370,000
$395,000
13-Mar-09
19196 Cloister Lake Ln
Santana Carlos
Kim Andy N & Young M
$365,000
$345,000
30-Aug-01
Boca Pointe CC - Buenavista
6003 Vista Linda Ln
Diaz-Ghislandi Natalie M Trust
Wells Fargo B Trust 2006-wm2
$350,000
$530,000
25-May-06
Boca Pointe CC - Villa Flora
6528 Via Rosa
Silver Robert L & Sibyl J
Wilk Seymour & Ruth
$306,000
$300,000
16-Mar-01
Broken Sound CC - Willow Greens
6095 NW 23rd Ave
Loewenberg Stephen M & Deborah G DP Real Estate LLC
$650,000
$490,000
10-Jul-00
Miznerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Preserve
6071 Via Venetia N
Ramsey Kenneth & Sharone
Papa Michael A & Adrienne
$555,000
$405,200
04-Nov-99
Palm Beach Farms
1498 SW 15th St
Rockwell Richard & Jill B
Sims William T & Regina M
$445,000
$412,500
15-Jul-02
Parkside
2025 SW 22nd Avenue Cir
Davis Claude T
Cwabs Inc Series 2006-25
$320,000
$850,000
12-Dec-06
Polo Club - Hampton Court
17261 Ryton Ln
Lapin Cheryl
Kant Stephen D & Marie E
$300,000
$372,000
16-Nov-04
Polo Club - San Michel
6393 San Michel Way
Weiss Ellen
Rosenthal Seymour & Barbara
$348,000
$268,000
15-Sep-04
Polo Club - Waterford
5824 Waterford
M & S Ages Vacation Home Trust Cole Ellen G
$700,000
$825,000
02-Apr-08
St Andrews Country Club
7410 Fenwick Pl
Child Robert & Wendy
Sadler Samuel & Miriam H
$545,000
$470,000
08-Jan-93
Stonebridge Country Club
10714 Kirkaldy Ln
GLWK Inc
Supportsave Investments LLC
$260,000
$250,000
10-Nov-08
The Vineyards
9728 Vineyard Ct
Dixit Prabhakar
Karam Jalil S & Mona
$320,125
$334,000
12-Dec-02
Thornhill Green
22263 Larkspur Trl
Markovitch Nancy
Weinstein Eric L
$269,000
$226,500
29-Sep-88
Timbercreek
2366 NW 30th St
Evans Peter & Tara
Maher Peter & Patricia A
$305,000
$171,000
30-Jun-94
Valencia
23468 Mirabella Cir S
Cohen Stewart H
Taitz Arthur
$310,000
$232,500
16-Nov-96
Woodfield CC - Kensington
4211 NW 66th Ln
Brown Amy L
Panini Ferruccio & Susan L
$335,000
$274,000
29-Aug-97
Woodfield Hunt Club
4875 Regency Ct
Riggs David A
Rosenbaum Richard A
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Gimme Shelter Help Build Dreams With Habitat For Humanity By Marissa Hicken
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Levi Gregg (center) with Mark Hodges, chair of the organization's capital campaign, and Rick Howard, board member
This month, the nonprofit group will celebrate the creation of its 80th home, located in Boynton Beach. Recipients Levi and Cynthia Gregg are school district employees who lost their house when it was deemed uninhabitable after Hurricane Wilma. There are many ways to help people like the Greggs. Habitat for Humanity always needs financial donations, as well as hands-on volunteers to help with construction. You can also bring new or gently used household items to the Habitat ReStore, the organization’s thrift shop. The group donates 93 percent of its donations to construction and 7 percent toward administrative costs. What can volunteers expect? “The opportunity to see, feel and touch the spirit of giving all year long,” says Campbell. “We are not a flash in the pan but a real organization doing real work and making real changes in the community.”O
Habitat ReStore is located at 272 S. Dixie Hwy., Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-819-6070 or visit hfhboca.org.
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