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contents VOLUME XIII NUMBER 1

01.2016

THE HEALTH & FITNESS ISSUE

78 YOGA DECODED

Discover Which Style Is Best For You – And Strike A Pose For Better Health

THE 84 WHEN COMEDY STOPS

Melissa Rivers Talks About Laughter, Grief And Her Mother’s Death

88 THYROID TROUBLE

Cancer And Disease Of This Important Little Organ Are On The Rise

92 WINNING BY LOSING

Four Locals Share How They Shed Weight And Gained A New Lease On Life

Good Doctor

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HOT STUFF & THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE IT HAPPEN 27 The Buzz 34 Trends 38 La Vida Boca

41 media blitz

THE QUINTESSENTIAL ARTS REPORT 41 On Screen 42 In Print 46 On Scene

55 that’s life

A GUIDE TO PERSONAL GROWTH 55 Relations 58 Parents 62 Destinations 66 Destinations

127 taste

THE DISH ON FOOD, WINE & RESTAURANTS 128 Recipes 136 Review 138 Listings 138 Bites

161 happenings THE ESSENTIAL SOCIAL DIGEST 161 Around Town 177 Calendar 196 Flash

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216 giving back CHARITY NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE

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Good G oo od Doctor

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WHEN THE COMEDY STOPS MELISSA RIVERS TALKS LAUGHTER, GRIEF AND HER MOTHER’S DEATH

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ay I be the first to wish you a Happy New Year! Everyone craves a fresh start once Jan. 1 rolls around, especially when it comes to wellness. That’s why we dedicate our January Health & Fitness Issue to just that: ways you can start – or get back on track with – a healthy lifestyle for mind, body and spirit. No ifs, ands or buts. The perfect man to address these topics is our cover subject: neurosurgeon and CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta. On screen and off, his life is jam-packed with activity, but this father, author, athlete and reporter manages to find balance. Learn more about his fit life in “The Good Doctor” (page 72). Next, we take a closer look at the fitness craze sweeping the country (and the world): yoga. For newbies, this centuries-old practice can seem intimidating, so we explain the various styles and offer beginner’s tips in “Yoga Decoded” (page 78). An important factor in overall wellness is mental health, and actress, author and producer Melissa Rivers has long been an advocate of suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Now, in the wake of her mother, Joan’s, death, Rivers continues to passionately share her message. Don’t miss her speech on Feb. 25 and help break the stigma of mental illness at the Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Reflections of Hope Luncheon at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Read about her thoughts on grief and laughter in “When The Comedy Stops” (page 84). Also in this issue, we take a closer look at the prevalence, diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer and disease in “Thyroid Trouble” (page 88). We meet four inspiring locals who worked hard to shed extra pounds and gained a whole new lease on life in “Winning By Losing” (page 92). Plus, don’t miss nutritious and delicious recipes in “To Your Health” (page 128). As The Boca Raton Observer enters its 13th year, we’re not letting that unlucky number daunt us (especially since many religions and cultures actually view it as a lucky one). Instead, we’re thrilled to have been a thriving business in this wonderful community for this long, and we remain committed to bringing you the highest-quality content. We couldn’t have made it this far without the support of our loyal readers, wonderful advertisers, amazing team, fabulous community partners and more. So, thank you – and stay tuned for everything we have in store for 2016 and beyond. Our wish for you is a new year used wisely to treasure family and friends and share kindness with others. Cherish each day you have, show compassion for others and enjoy every experience. Try to ignore the nonsense that sometimes filters into our everyday lives and focus on what is important. Here’s to a meaningful 2016 full of peace, happiness, health and wellness! To life,

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ey, are you on Instagram? No, I’m not fishing for followers. I mention it because this is our Health & Fitness Issue, and nowhere else have I seen such a concentration of fit bodies than on that social media platform. Everywhere you look there are chiseled abs, ripped backs, cut calves, gun-show-worthy biceps. Everybody is a fitness expert, doling out exercise advice and nutritious recipes and hashtagging the hell out of every post. Perhaps the most popular health hashtag of all is #fitspo – a portmanteau of “fit” and “inspiration.” But, and I don’t think I’m alone here, seeing a barrage of buns of steel on my social media feed doesn’t always inspire me to be healthier or more active. Sometimes it has the opposite effect: I feel like I’m so far removed from that ideal that it isn’t even a realistic goal. And then I feel bad about myself and my poor neglected gym card and decide to read a book or binge watch “House of Cards” instead. And right there – between the shame and the resignation – is where I need to catch myself, pause and reassess. And remember about baby steps (or little victories, as author Jason Gay refers to them; see page 42). No matter what, I need to keep

moving, even if I’m only taking small steps toward my goal that, to an Instagram fitness buff, might seem wimpy at best. Whether that little victory is taking my dog for a walk instead of just letting him out or searching Pinterest for a healthy recipe to prepare, like dairyfree banana ice cream (seriously, you have to try it). Whether I take the stairs instead of the elevator or even stand while taking a phone call. Because everyone is on a different path, and just because I’m a few laps behind the other guys doesn’t mean I should stop the journey altogether. Especially when I’ve been in a fitness slump, taking that first baby step to get back on track is often the hardest and sometimes the most rewarding. In both the short and long term, these little victories do make a difference, they do add up and they should be celebrated – perhaps with a scoop of banana ice cream. And the cherry on top? Knowing that you’re moving forward, at your own pace, toward your own goals, for your own health. And that’s quite all right.

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but, for Edward Wilkerson, creative director of fashion label Lafayette 148 New York, selfassurance never goes out of style. “The woman I design for is aspirational as well as inspirational,” says Wilkerson, who will be making a personal appearance at Saks Fifth Avenue Boca Raton on Jan. 21. “She can be a professional or a homemaker. But, above all, she exudes confidence.” Strong, stylish women are a theme in Wilkerson’s life, beginning with his own mom. “My mother always took me shopping with her,” says Wilkerson, who was born and raised in Queens, N.Y. “She loved clothes and trusted me to pick things out for her. I had an aunt that sewed as well. It was the two of them who really brought my attention to fashion. Their encouragement taught me I could do anything I want.” Later on, he adopted Diana Ross as his style icon, he says: “I fell in love watching her in ‘Mahogany’ and the way her character wanted to become a fashion designer. It completely inspired me.” To fulfill his own dreams, Wilkerson started his career at Anne Klein, where he met another soon-to-be industry force, Donna Karan. Several years later, when Karan depart-

ed to start her own line, Wilkerson joined her. He left briefly to work for Calvin Klein but soon returned to Donna Karan, where he stayed for the next decade. By the time Lafayette came calling in 1998, he was one of the most in-demand names in the business. He’s been at the company ever since. For inspiration, the Brooklyn and Easthampton, N.Y., resident travels the globe in search of patterns and fabrics he can translate into modern fashion relevant for today’s woman. “It’s a great challenge,” he explains. “You never know what you’re going to find. I love Paris, Bali, India, London, Germany and Africa.” Among the trends he foresees for 2016 are “ethereal colors – very peachy, very dusty. Offwhite, too. Colors like mint, silver, champagne and lots of blues.” He adds: “It will work perfectly in Florida. The colors will blend right in.” Being a warm-weather person himself, Wilkerson delights in dressing South Florida women. “I love how casual everyone is during the day, but, at night, they really get to express themselves,” he says. “And women down here love to shop – I get that joy, that excitement. It’s artistic and inspirational. My motto is, ‘You can never have too much of a good thing.’” O – Beth Sobol

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to share her newfound insights.” In the book’s foreword, Boca Raton resident and psychiatrist Dr. Darryl Appleton writes: “This book is so crucial; it is truly a game changer. This book will be prescribed reading material for all of my patients, and will continue to be used personally in my life.” A portion of proceeds from “Girl With The Crooked Smile” goes toward the Adam Silverman Memorial Hope Club Fund, which is named after Zeledon’s late brother and offers after-school programs to teach teens and college students leadership, problem-solving skills and Graziano-Pagan life-coping tools. Renee Visit darahzeledon.com. PGA op

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OFF THE CHEST As CrossFit – the core strength and conditioning program with chapters all over the country – continues to be the rage in fitness circles, one local public relations professional and amateur CrossFitter has found a way to make lifting weights easier on the body. In 2015, Nicole Biscuiti debuted The Chestee, a padded, protective top to prevent collarbone bruising from such weight lifting moves as front squats, push jerks and thrusters. The Delray Beach resident was inspired to create the product when, about four years ago, she was participating in a Miami CrossFit competition and noted, to her chagrin, that she had a sore collarbone before the competition even started.

Then, during a clean and jerk event, Biscuiti stuffed a shirt under her sports bra to provide some protection, and the idea for The Chestee was born. The patent-pending top, which has quickly garnered acclaim from bruised CrossFitters in South Florida and beyond, is available in six styles and a variety of colors, including fun details like mesh inserts, cutouts and crisscrossing straps. It’s also made off anti-microbial fabric for healthier training. Visit thechestee.com.

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to pick up the crayons once again – for your health. The latest craze sweeping the country is coloring for adults, shown to reduce stress, help you relax and boost creativity. Experts say that coloring can benefit those dealing with depression, anxiety, dementia and even PTSD. Plus, beyond the calming effect, adult coloring can help train the brain to focus and exercise fine motor skills. While the trend may be new, the premise isn’t: Psychiatrist Carl Jung recommended coloring to patients in the early 1900s, and doctors today continue to do so. In fact, there are coloring clubs popping up across the nation, and publishers are focusing on titles expressly for adults. One such publisher is Kitanie, whose offerings include the intricate “The Dream of the New Earth” and “The Moon Moods Collection,” which allows you to create custom patterns by filling in circles. Makes you yearn for that fresh Crayola smell, doesn’t it? Visit kitanie.com.

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TOP TROUPE: Boca Dance Studio dancers

FANCY FEET Did you catch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in November? If so, you may have seen your neighbors on TV – and not have known it. That’s because 23 senior dancers from Boca Dance Studio performed live during the parade in New York City alongside more than 600 dancers from studios nationwide. Leading up to the performance, studio owner Melanie Gibbs submitted an audition video of the group. After being selected, the excited dancers spent countless hours learning their choreography in Boca Raton and later worked with parade choreographers in the Big Apple to perfect their moves. The dancers, who represent nine local middle and high schools, also had the chance to tour the city, visiting landmarks and checking out the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall and “Hamilton” on Broadway. Visit bocadancestudio.com.

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ary Caster readily admits that, at heart, she’s always been a bit of a witch doctor, distilling the healing power of Mother Nature and crafting elixirs to treat every ailment known to man. Today, in a renovated 1949 Miami Modern building near downtown Delray Beach, she’s the owner of essential oil company 21 Drops – and she’s on a mission to bring a purity revolution to the world of aromatherapy. “I am passionate about this,” says Caster, 56. “Plants are our sustenance, yet we don’t appreciate and respect the life that they give us. They really have this ability to heal, and I think it’s profound and undervalued.” In pursuit of this goal, the Del-

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Plants are our sustenance, yet we don’t appreciate and respect the life that they give us. They really have this ability to heal, and I think it’s profound and undervalued. – Cary Caster, founder, 21 Drops

ray Beach resident created 21 essential oil blends, each aimed at common maladies. Stressed out? Tired? Congested? Can’t sleep? 21 Drops has a mixture to treat every condition “from headache to heartache,” according to the company. The oil blends come attractively packaged in small glass vials with roll-on balls and a silicone sleeve to protect against breakage. To use, simply rub on each wrist, each temple and the nape of the neck. While the oils are absorbing, inhale the scents deeply. Caster sources oils from virtually everywhere – rosemary from South Africa, black pepper from Vietnam, ylang ylang from Madagascar, etc. She combines these with organic jojoba oil to create her unique blends, which set new standards of purity. “I feel responsible for every bottle that goes 38

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out,” Caster says. “My name is on the box.” All of 21 Drops’ oils undergo testing in a French laboratory to guarantee purity. Oils are obtained from steam distillation, and, on average, it takes four pounds of plant material to create an ounce of essential oil. Thirty roses yield just a single drop of rose oil. Caster has the academic credentials to back up her belief in the beneficial properties of oils. She studied horticultural science at the University of Florida, was curator of the Rare Plant House at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables, studied anatomy and physiology at Lehman College in New York City and earned certifications from various authoritative bodies in the field. “I have always been into organics, being green and natural,” she says. “I believe we are of the earth,

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and we should only be eating from the earth.” 21 Drops launched in late 2010 to an initial flurry of success, chosen as one of Oprah Winfrey’s “favorite things,” winning sales space in Sephora and being covered in Martha Stewart Living and Vanity Fair. Since then, Caster pulled the line out of Sephora, instead targeting spas and boutiques. “The spa market is huge for us,” Caster says. “Those are our steady customers.” Now, 21 Drops – the name comes from universal numerology with 21 meaning “stepping out” and removing blockages – can be found at The Standard hotel in Miami Beach, Four Seasons spas and other high-end properties nationwide. “I’m excited that aromatherapy is building more awareness today,” Caster says. “I am a firm believer in the power of plants to heal us.” O

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WAKE-UP CALL Venerable Franchise Brings Back Favorite Characters For “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” BY BILL BOWEN

ith flyers whizzing through aerial dogfights, lasering one another into crashing balls of flame; planets being exploded by giant molten streams from galaxies far, far away; and a sinister force bent on destruction of the “resistance,” the latest “Star Wars” installment (and first without George Lucas), “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” has everything it needs to sustain one of America’s most beloved franchises. And, oh, yes, all the old favorites. Expect Harrison Ford as Han Solo; Carrie Fisher as Princess, now General, Leia Organa Solo; Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker – all stars of the iconic 1977 original, now with decidedly older faces. Lucas, who wrote and directed the surprise blockbuster in the heyday of disco, might have had an eye on preserving his legacy when he sold

Lucasfilm to The Walt Disney Company in 2012 for more than $4 billion. Disney’s first effort is hardly distinguishable from Lucas’ groundbreaking debut, which pioneered computergenerated special effects and created a new genre known as space opera. In fact, Lucas belatedly came up with the entire “Star Wars” narrative after the success of his 1977

film, which was renamed “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.” This one, Episode VII, occurs about 30 years after Episode VI, “Return Of The Jedi,” in Lucas’ chronology. Disney brought screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan onboard, who had joined Lucas on the scripts for “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return Of The Jedi,” and Kasdan honored the basic tenets of the series: the Force; the cooperative efforts of many species of creatures and robots, all with different languages; and the basic good-versus-evil struggle in fighter aircraft sounding like straining blenders. The old, evil Galactic Empire, led by Darth Vader, has been replaced by the First Order, a military machine unmistakably mimicking the Third Reich. It’s easy to pick a side when one of them high-steps in jackboots. Fisher and Hamill, who became

pop culture icons from their “Star Wars” roles, have small parts, but Ford, who, of course, went on to a distinguished film career, gets back behind the controls of the Millennium Falcon with his trusted 7-foot3-inch Wookiee, Chewbacca, and embarks on an adventure with new stars Finn (John Boyega), Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Poe (Oscar Isaac). Chewie is played, as always, by Londoner Peter Mayhew, who, since 1983, has made his living signing autographs at “Star Wars” conventions. Boyega and Ridley are also from London, and Isaac is Guatemalan – but was raised in South Florida. Disney is faithful to Lucas’ penchant for progressive themes: Finn, the male romantic lead, is black, and Rey, whose piloting skills make her Solo’s successor at the controls of the Millennium Falcon, is a young woman of modest origins. The heir to Darth Vader is Kylo Ren, played by Afghanistan veteran, Juilliard graduate and “Girls” breakout star Adam Driver. Spoiler alert: As is customary in this galactic epic, we get a plot twist in the revelation that the sinister Ren turns out to be the offspring of Han and Leia. But that’s another story. O TIME: 2 hours, 15 minutes RATED: PG-13 for sci-fi action violence JANUARY 2016

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Personal Development Books To Ignite Positive Change BY AMANDA VAN WYK Let’s cut to the chase: These aren’t self-help books for the desperate, penned by wannabe Dr. Phil types looking to make a quick buck. These personal development works, some of the best of 2015, are based on the latest scientific findings, firsthand experience and years of expertise. Some of the topics are quite specific – such as how to improve your conversational skills – while others are grander in scope and ambition – like how to find more meaning in your life. So, whether you want to improve upon a strength, target a weakness or find a whole new perspective, these books will help you get a little closer to becoming your best self.

“Reclaiming Conversation: The Power Of Talk In A Digital Age” By Sherry Turkle “No, we don’t have Wi-Fi. Talk to each other,” instructs the café menu board to incoming patrons. Such images have been widely distributed on social media platforms, creating an irony many doubtlessly fail to recognize when they continue scrolling their newsfeeds and blissfully ignore 42

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“Busy: How To Thrive In A World Of Too Much” By Tony Crabbe

“Little Victories: Perfect Rules For Imperfect Living” By Jason Gay The Wall Street Journal’s popular columnist Jason Gay starts “Little Victories” by stating: “The book you hold in your hand is a rule book. There have been rule books before – stacks upon stacks of them – but this book is unlike any other rule book you have ever read.” He goes on to explain that “Little Victories” won’t make you rich, give you killer abs or provide the secret to happiness. But he does hope to make you laugh, think and find “a new appreciation for what you have.” We’d say that he met this goal and far surpassed it, offering advice that’s at once helpful and hilariously relatable. Gay explains that happiness is more than just a few isolated accomplishments but, rather, a series of “little victories.” There are certain things we’ll have to stop doing (buying discount toilet paper, for one) and others we should make a habit of. But these

“There just aren’t enough hours in the day.” At some point, we’ve all muttered this tired phrase while facing endless to-do lists. Business psychologist Tony Crabbe, who has worked with companies such as Microsoft and Disney, offers an alternative to the frantic “busyness” that keeps us from developing meaningful relationships and achieving personal growth. Yet Crabbe makes it clear that this recourse does not involve becoming a couch potato. “Busy” teaches us that, contrary to popular belief, time management is not the key to an effective daily routine. Time management helps us juggle and cram even more into life while, in the process, it scatters and dilutes our attention. Thus, “we don’t appreciate anything,” Crabbe writes, “and when everyone is overwhelmed, the biggest scarcity is attention.”

“Little Victories” author Jason Gay admits his book won’t make you rich, give you killer abs or provide the secret to happiness. But he does hope to make you laugh, think and ﬁnd “a new appreciation for what you have.”

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Crabbe offers practical ideas, drawn from psychological studies, to help liberate us from overload, chaos and over-commitment and achieve sustained focus. In short, Crabbe explains: “We don’t need to be more productive; we need to do less, better.”

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“Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear” By Elizabeth Gilbert

“Intentional Living: Choosing A Life That Matters” By John C. Maxwell Ranked the world’s most influential leadership expert by both Inc. and Business Insider in 2014, Pastor John Maxwell is a No. 1 New York Times best-selling author who’s sold upward of 25 million books in 50 languages. In this, his latest work, Maxwell tackles the topic of significance – and how to achieve it through intentionality. “We all have a longing to be significant,” according to the book’s publisher. “We want to make a contribution, to be a part of something noble and purposeful. But many people wrongly believe significance is unattainable.” Maxwell explains that significance can be attained by bringing about positive change in the lives of others. Such personal transformation requires self-understanding and selfawareness, too, and Maxwell helps readers rethink the important things in life. Drawing on his own personal experiences and career trajectory, he provides the motivation and direc-

Even before her wildly successful memoir “Eat Pray Love” became a feature film, critics praised Elizabeth Gilbert for her humor and wisdom – Pulitzer Prize Winner Annie Proulx called her “a young writer of incandescent talent.” In “Big Magic,” Gilbert explores in depth the origins of creativity and inspiration and how fear affects both. Fear, she explains, inevitably tags along during any creative process, whether the project involves writing a book or drawing with a crayon. At one point, Gilbert actually engages in a dialogue with fear, telling it: “Creativity and I are going on a road trip together. I understand you’ll be joining us, you always do… But understand this: Creativity and I are the only ones who will be making any decisions along the way… Dude, you are not even allowed to touch the radio. But above all else, you are absolutely forbidden to drive.” Throughout, Gilbert shares humorous anecdotes about her life, friendships and writing career, making for amusing and thoughtprovoking reading. O

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Kravis Center For The Performing Arts Goes Galactic With “Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage” BY LINDA HAASE

arp speed ahead, “Star Trek” fans. Welcome to the final frontier where you’ll experience “Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage,” a musical event showcasing five decades of “Star Trek” shows. The highly anticipated concert – which will feature music, including favorites from “Star Trek: The Original Series” and “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” – lands at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts at 8 p.m. on Jan. 17. The tour, which will travel to 100 North American cities, kicks off at the Kravis as it marks the 50th anniversary of the airing of the first “Star Trek” episode on NBC in 1966. “‘Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage’ goes where no production has

gone before, bringing five decades of ‘Star Trek’ to concert halls for the first time in this galaxy,” notes the Kravis website. Adds Justin Freer, conductor of “The Ultimate Voyage”: “The ‘Star Trek’ franchise has for many years been an important and meaningful part of our culture in so many ways. This exciting concert experience featuring the greatest music and visuals spanning five decades will be an extraordinary and memorable event.” The production features a live symphony orchestra and solo performances by international musicians, along with iconic moments from “Star Trek” features beamed in high-definition on a 40-foot-

wide screen. “This live event is a concert and the conductor and orchestra are its stars. But you will see all your favorite captains, aliens and ships on the 40-foot screen,” notes Star TrekUltimateVoyage.com. Expect tunes from “The Wrath of Khan,” “The Voyage Home,” “Insurrection,” “The Next Generation,” “Deep Space Nine,” “Voyager” and much more. And, of course, costumes are not only allowed at the two-hour show – but encouraged.

The concert was unveiled at Royal Albert Hall in London, and, if the reviews are any indication, South Florida fans are in for a treat. “You haven’t lived unless you’ve seen and heard the ‘Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage’ live at Royal Albert Hall,” notes the UK edition of The Hufﬁngton Post. “Soaring from light, ascending melodies to dark, apocalyptic scores, this unique event transported us to where none have gone before.” O For more information, call 561-832-7469 or visit kravis.org.

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A LITTLE BIT WICKED Kristin Chenoweth’s Coming Home Tour To Land At Broward Center BY LINDA HAASE

ristin Chenoweth has quite the repertoire: She’s played a witch, a songstress and even a poisonous frog. The New York Times calls her “adorable, peppy, ingratiating and fiercely talented.” Now, she’s showcasing her diverse talents on her Coming Home Tour, which lands at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts at 8 p.m. on Jan. 14. It’s her first performance at the Fort Lauderdale venue, and her appearance has created quite a stir. “This Tony and Emmy Award-winning star of stage, screen and television takes center stage, performing Broadway show tunes, pop standards and music from her 2014 album, ‘Coming Home,’” notes the venue’s website. The actress, whose Emmy win was for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on the ABC series “Pushing Daisies,” was also popular as a singer in the hit comedy “Glee.” Others may remember Chenoweth for the role of Annabeth Schott on “The West Wing,” her Broadway stint as Glinda the Good Witch in “Wicked” (she got a Tony nomination for that role) or her performance in “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.” She co-starred in the movie “The Boy Next Door” with Jennifer Lopez – and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Plus, she has the title of Oscar Good Mood Ambassador, which was bestowed upon her in 2010. Her

strong ties to Oklahoma, where she was born, include an induction into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame. As for that poisonous frog? That was the role of Gabi in the animated film “Rio 2.” The songstress has performed in concert halls across the globe, garnering a standing ovation at Royal Albert Hall. Chenoweth also wrote a candid – and funny – best-selling book about her life: “A Little Bit Wicked.” The Oklahoma City University grad is a philanthropist and supports various charities and causes, including the Kristin Chenoweth Art & Education Fund, American Red Cross, Broadway Cares/EFA, the Point Foundation, ASTEP, breast cancer awareness, adoption advocacy and animal welfare. O

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Bill Maher Flaunts Political Prowess At The Fillmore Miami Beach BY LINDA HAASE

unny man Bill Maher has no filter. For his fans, who expect him to push the envelope, his in-your-face observations are refreshing. He’s blunt and honest – traits that have earned him numerous Emmy nominations and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. And he’s the consummate performer, as those who attend his show at The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater at 8 p.m. on Jan. 24 will discover. Maher, who turns 60 four days before this show, began stand-up comedy while attending Cornell University. His first stand-up routine was in a Chinese restaurant in Paramus, N.J. He hit the big time in 1993, when Comedy Central offered him his own show. Dubbed “Politically Incorrect,” it centered on a round table discussion about current events. It later moved to ABC and continued to be successful until Maher made controversial comments regarding the terrorists who orchestrated the Sept. 11 attacks. Sponsors pulled their ads, and affiliates refused to air the

show. ABC canceled it in 2002, citing low ratings. But Maher was nominated for 11 Emmys for his work on the show. He bounced back in 2003 with a similar program on HBO, “Real Time with Bill Maher.”

“Bill Maher is one of the most politically astute comedians in America today. His unflinching honesty and commitment to never pulling a punch have garnered him the respect and admiration of millions of fans,” notes HBO’s website. As for his show, the website notes that HBO is “a perfect fit for his irreverent style.” The Los Angeles resident is very healthconscious. He plays basketball, juices at least six vegetables a day, loves to bodysurf and makes a mean omelet (his secret ingredient is a diced baked potato) but admits his favorite drink is tequila and tonic over ice. He isn’t afraid to tackle any political argument but turns to jelly when he sees a spider – and told Us magazine that he’d rather face a tiger than a tangled web. Here’s what he says about his fame: “I’ve been nominated for 34 Emmys and only won once – was it something I said?” O For more information, call 305-673-7300 or visit fillmoremb.com.

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Jackson Browne Brings Hits To Broward Center For The Performing Arts BY LINDA HAASE

ackson Browne has been around for decades, but he’s far from obsolete. The mellow singer, known for hits such as “Here Come Those Tears Again,” “Doctor My Eyes” and “Running on Empty,” has released his 14th album and is taking to the stage with a new tour. He’ll be stopping at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 20, where fans will be treated to An Evening With Jackson Browne. What can they expect? “He’s one of America’s most enduring and beloved singer-songwriters. As an inductee in both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame, Browne is known for his gorgeous melodies and introspective lyrics that explore politics, love, hope, and defiance in the face of the advancing uncertainties of modern life,”

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notes the venue’s website. The California resident has performed with some of the greats, including Bonnie Raitt, David Crosby, Joni Mitchell, David Lindley and Warren Zevon. The bio on his website has this take on the musi-

cian: “He has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music and has defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics.” Browne, who was born in Germany, began his foray into folk music as a teen in Greenwich Village, where he joined the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. His career includes writing songs for The Eagles, such as the hit “Take It Easy.” Browne is also an environmentalist and an advocate for human rights and arts education as well as co-founder of Musicians United for Safe Energy and NukeFree.org. “What’s most compelling about Browne is that he understands how greed and destruction in the public world devastate our private lives, rendering love both more necessary and harder to sustain,” notes Rolling Stone. Browne was given an honorary doctorate of music by Occidental College in Los Angeles for “a remarkable musical career that has successfully combined an intensely personal artistry with a broader vision of social justice.” O For more information, call 954-462-0222 or visit browardcenter.org.

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HELPING HANDS Preserving Your Relationship While Caregiving For Elderly Parents BY LINDA HAASE

hey soothed you with chicken soup when your tummy hurt and offered you words of wisdom during times of woe. Now, like many children of aging parents, it’s your turn to return the favor. Your parents deserve your love, support and attention in their time of need. And you want to help.

But, let’s face it, caregiving is an intense, challenging and exhausting endeavor. And – as many discover – it can strain relationships with significant others. About 44 million adults in the United States provide personal assistance for loved ones, according to a study by the National Alliance for

Caregiving and the AARP Public Policy Institute. The typical caregiver is a 49-year-old woman helping a parent or in-law about 24 hours a week and working full time. It’s no wonder that half the respondents in a survey by Caring.com reported strains on their relationships due to the time, energy and money

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“Support and understanding from a spouse is vital,” says Hovi Shroff, a Boynton Beach-based licensed mental health professional. “Exploring resources in the community and support groups for the caregiver are certainly solutions towards reducing stress and caregiver burden.” Understanding and sharing some of the chores involved in caring for an elderly parent are also imperative, suggests Shroff. Knowledge is power, she says: “Search the Internet; become familiar with the disease you are dealing with, if any; become familiar with the treatment options; seek resources in the community; explore longterm care options; and locate support groups and experts in the field.” JANUARY 2016

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TIPS FOR MARRIED CAREGIVERS KEEP THE FLAME OF YOUR LOVE ALIVE. Carve out time for a romantic date, bring home flowers, get a hotel room, go for a long walk together, write a love note or snuggle in bed a little longer in the morning.

DON’T BLAME EACH OTHER WHEN THINGS GET TOUGH. The blame game doesn’t work in love and marriage, and it is destructive.

DON’T WALLOW IN SELF-PITY. Successful couples “grab the bull by the horns” and work for solutions – recognizing that running a household is not easy. PROVIDE EACH OTHER OCCASIONAL TIME FOR PRIVACY AND ALONENESS. You have to belong to yourself before you can belong to others.

SIMPLE THINGS MATTER. Try engaging in simple acts of kindness, always treating each other with courtesy. Try sharing a shower together and hugging often. Source: Dr. Charles D. Schmitz and Dr. Elizabeth A. Schmitz, authors, “Golden Anniversaries: The Seven Secrets of Successful Marriage”

Indeed, support groups and counseling can be immensely helpful when times get tough, particularly group counseling. “Being in a group with other couples experiencing the same issues brings a sense of universality and makes couples realize that they are not alone,” says Shroff, who offers a caregiver support group in her practice. “They can learn and share from other couples who are facing the same obstacles as themselves. Caregivers are provided with psychoeducation about the disease or aging process, coping skills and interventions they can use to improve communication and reduce stress and caregiver burden.” Communication with your spouse is more essential than ever when caregiving becomes a major part of your lives, notes Julia Manfre, a licensed mental health counselor at Boca Women’s Counseling. “Discuss the options, finances, expectations, needs, etc., and be re56

alistic,” she advises. “Check in with each other regularly. Provide each other support.” It’s also important to set boundaries – and stick to them, she says. Planning a weekly date night for just the two of you is a great way to

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on yourself first. If you as the caregiver are not healthy, you can be of no use to your loved one.” Manfre agrees, adding that “selfcare can be anything from setting time for yourself for ‘me time’; utilizing coping skills like exercise, reading or talking to friends; asking for help; and seeking counseling.” The conflicting emotions you may experience while caregiving – feeling loyal yet resentful, compassionate yet frustrated – are natural, Manfre says. “Get peace of mind knowing it is normal to have those feelings.” Although caregiving is an arduous experience, Shroff points out the silver lining: “I believe that this situation can bring families together. The children in the household learn from the example that the parents set. They see how their parents are taking care of the elderly grandparents and hopefully will emulate this behavior and make for a cohesive family environment.” O

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TROUBLESOME TEENS Helping Kids Cope With The Challenges Of Puberty BY DIANNA SMITH

erhaps you remember your first friend who wore a bra or the one who started her period before everyone else. Or maybe you recall the first boy whose voice suddenly sounded like a badly tuned piano – or the kid who showed up at school one day with a face full of acne. These poor souls were hit by puberty, and they were more than likely the brunt of jokes and the subject of gossip. But what we eventually learned is that all of us had to go through those awkward years, and, now that some of us are parents, we suddenly have new worries to tackle

because our own kids are navigating those rough waters as well. Bodies of girls begin to resemble young women, and boys are suddenly sprouting hair on their faces, under their arms and … elsewhere. Hormones are raging, and mothers and fathers are scrambling to find the best way to talk to their children about the birds and the bees. But puberty isn’t just a physical thing. It’s also a mental one. And it can challenge even the most patient parent because, when a kid is going through puberty, things don’t really make sense in his head. Puberty turns

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the child into a tightly wound ball of emotions – and transforms his parents into proverbial punching bags. Local therapists say not to worry. Just like every other stage of a child’s life, puberty is yet another phase that will eventually end. And most kids come out of it a lot smarter and happier than when it started. It’s managing the time in between that can be tricky. “Most of it is connected to tremendous increases in hormones, and that’s what’s causing the growth and the sexual development,” says Angie McDonald, an associate professor of psychology at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach. “There is a psychological basis for adolescents being emotional and egocentric. We now really believe that they aren’t just being dramatic. They’ve got all this emotional stuff happening.” Typically, puberty can begin for a girl anywhere between the ages of 8 and 13, and most boys start puberty between the ages of 10 and 15. For girls, puberty usually ends when they are in their late teens, but puberty in boys can continue until their early 20s. Boys are about two years behind girls when it comes to development, but recent studies show that puberty is beginning even earlier for both

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Most of puberty is connected to tremendous increases in hormones, and that’s what’s causing the growth and the sexual development. There is a psychological basis for adolescents being emotional and egocentric. We now really believe that they aren’t just being dramatic. They’ve got all this emotional stuff happening. – Angie McDonald, associate professor of psychology, Palm Beach Atlantic University

their thinner friends, perhaps as early as second grade. Another belief is that early puberty is caused by the hormones and antibiotics found in meat and dairy products, which is a big reason more and more families are buying organic foods, McDonald says. And, for those who are hit by puberty earlier, she says that their parents have to change their approach to what puberty is because, in many minds, going through it means you’re becoming a young woman or man. And that’s not something you would typically say to an 8-year-old. To help kids develop some comfort with the concept, puberty should be a familiar topic within your family. A parent should have multiple talks with their children about what the change means for them, and, if 60

a parent needs a little help along the way, she can check out a variety of books or even speak to a therapist, McDonald says. Or you could always talk to friends or co-workers who are going through the same thing. Nicole (who did not wish to give her last name) lives in South Florida and is raising three children. Her oldest – a 14-year-old daughter – began showing signs of puberty at age 10. By age 12, she was crying over things that normally wouldn’t have bothered her before, and she was more sensitive, as well as impatient and frustrated at random times. And while Nicole tries her best to support and understand her daughter, she says she reminds her daughter that puberty doesn’t give her the right to be mean. “You always have to operate with self-control,” Nicole often tells her.

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Puberty is also difficult for kids because they become more aware of their bodies, and many are extremely self-conscious about the changes. Some experience depression, low self-esteem and poor body image. “Almost every system in the body is enlarging,” McDonald says. “As that happens, you can get unwanted changes. The only system that becomes smaller is our tonsils and adenoids. They shrink, so we see less sickness.” Nicole says that her daughter is currently experiencing insecure feelings about her appearance. She says she can’t stress enough how important it is to make your teens feel loved. “It is so important to reinforce their beauty internally and externally,” Nicole says. Jessica Jeans, owner and clinical director of The Therapy Place, a

private practice in Boca Raton, says a huge part of emotional maturity is, of course, brain development. The frontal lobe is responsible for weighing choices and consequences, among other things, but that part of the brain doesn’t begin to fully develop until age 18 or so, Jeans says. “Then you’re running based on logic and less on emotion,” she says. “But teenagers don’t have that.” And, even though you’ve gone through puberty yourself, chances are you don’t remember those years as well as you think you might. So Jeans suggests avoiding telling your kid that you know how he or she feels. Being a teen today isn’t the same as when you were roaming those middle and high school halls. So try to be patient and listen. And, most importantly, don’t dismiss their feelings. “What seems so simplistic to an adult is extremely complex to a preteen or teenager,” Nicole says. “Help them navigate through their emotions, but don’t add to the drama.” O

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The Ritz-Carlton Denver Offers City Sophistication Amid Mountain Majesty BY SUSAN R. MILLER

hen it gets cold up north, flocks of snowbirds fly south for the winter. But, for many Floridians looking for a breath of fresh air, Colorado is the perfect escape. And if you prefer your Rocky Mountain high with a side of city slicker, there’s nowhere better than Denver. Known as the Mile High City because its elevation is exactly one mile above sea level, Denver is the perfect getaway year-round. And The RitzCarlton Denver is central to the many activities and attractions the city has to offer. As SoBe is to Miami, LoDo (Lower Downtown Denver) is to Denver. It’s the city’s oldest neighborhood as well as one of the liveliest areas, and it’s just steps from The Ritz-Carlton Denver. LoDo is home to a wide selection of restaurants, galleries, shops and boutiques. Just a 12-minute walk from this upscale highrise hotel is the Denver Performing Arts Complex (DPAC). One of the largest performing arts centers in the U.S., the “Plex” – as it’s known to locals – houses 10 performance spaces on its four-block, 12-acre site. The DPAC features four resident 62

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companies: Colorado Ballet, Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Denver Center for the Performing Arts and Opera Colorado. Prefer sports? The Ritz-Carlton Denver is just a 10-minute walk from Coors Field, home to the Colorado Rockies baseball team. And the hotel is just a seven-minute drive to Sports Authority Field at Mile High, home of the Denver Broncos.

Speaking of the Broncos, Elway’s, The RitzCarlton Denver’s signature restaurant, is named after Broncos NFL Hall of Fame inductee John Elway and features a luscious assortment of Prime steaks and freshly caught seafood. It’s the perfect place to come in from the cold for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a glass of wine and a sampling from the extensive bar menu. You can’t come to Denver without checking out the Larimer Square Shopping District, a full city block filled with fashionable shops and one of the nation’s most significant collections of regionally exclusive and chef-owned restaurants. The Ritz-Carlton Denver is offering, through March 31, a Holiday Shopping Escape package that includes deluxe guest room accommodations, a $100 gift card to Larimer Square, overnight valet parking and a welcome cookie and truffle plate. Because The Ritz-Carlton is synonymous with luxury, its guest rooms, each of which measures 540 square feet, are Denver’s largest and feature views of the city’s beautiful downtown.

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Prefer the suite life? They have those, too, ranging in size from 1,000 to 3,000 square feet with views of the city or the mountains. All of the rooms feature featherbeds and down comforters, perfect for those nights when you want to shake off the chill and snuggle. Plush terry robes await as you emerge from a bath or from under a rainfall shower head. Plus, The Ritz-Carlton’s Club Level is like a hotel within a hotel, offering top-notch food and drink in an upscale environment. The hotel also recently unveiled a brand new salon and fitness center. And don’t forget to check out the spa, where they literally have something for everyone: From the Mommy-To-Be package to beer-infused massages and pedicures to the couple’s spa experience, you’ll no doubt find yourself relaxed and rejuvenated. While you’re not going to find any skiing in downtown Denver, if you’re willing to do a little traveling, check out Echo Mountain, a small family-run resort. It’s the closest ski resort to 64

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Known as the Mile High City because its elevation is exactly one mile above sea level, Denver is the perfect getaway year-round. And The Ritz-Carlton Denver is central to the many activities and attractions the city has to offer. Denver at about 40 minutes away, weather permitting. About an hour-and-a-half away is the significantly larger Winter Park Resort with its 3,081 acres of terrain. About 30 minutes outside of Denver, you’ll find some foothills perfect for hiking. Just ask the hotel’s concierge to point you in the right direction.

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You can also enjoy the outdoors without having to make a pilgrimage to the mountains. The Denver Zoo is about a 10-minute drive from The Ritz-Carlton Denver and is open year-round. The Denver Botanic Gardens is just 10 minutes east of downtown Denver and about a mile north of the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, which features more than 160 shops, including such high-end retailers as Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co. and Ralph Lauren, to name a few. On those cold winter days when you just want to stay indoors, the Downtown Aquarium is the perfect place to visit. Only two miles from the hotel, this entertainment and dining complex features more than 1 million gallons of underwater exhibits, home to more than 500 species of animals. Denver also has repeatedly been named one of the great beer cities of the world and is home to the world’s largest single brewing site, Coors Brewery. Located about 15 miles outside the city, the brewery offers tours and samples in the tasting room. O

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The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club Combines Historic Charm And Modern Luxury BY DIANNA SMITH

n downtown St. Petersburg, overlooking the expansive blue waters of Tampa Bay, sits a 90-yearold resort where legendary stars such as Marilyn Monroe once roamed the tranquil grounds. The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club invites you to find your own tranquility at its AAA Four-Diamond resort, which was recently recognized as a top destination by Travel & Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler. The latter also ranked the city it’s nestled in as one of America’s most underrated cities. The Vinoy opened on New Year’s Eve 1925 and just celebrated its 90th birthday with a lavish gala. Still, today, visitors feel as if they’re transported back to the 1920s by way of the property’s Mediterranean Revival architecture and storied past, and it’s the only historic luxury resort on

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n the middle of the crowded Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Sanjay Gupta, M.D., is on the phone explaining how he became one of the most revered and recognizable doctors in the country – without ever really trying. He discusses it like he’s explaining a medical condition to a patient – kindly, patiently and with a gentle ease. The Emmy-winning CNN chief medical correspondent talks to journalists, as well as television viewers, as if they are his patients. That’s a bit of advice his wife, Rebecca, gave him in 2001 when he started talking to the world through the camera lens, introducing viewers to viruses and epidemics and giving them tips on how to live a healthy lifestyle. Gupta needed some advice then because, frankly, he had no idea how to deliver the news. He didn’t have any training as a journalist. All Gupta ever wanted to be was a neurosurgeon. But, today, the 46-year-old is not only the associate chief of neurosurgery at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, he’s also an award-winning

journalist, a successful writer and a triathlete. And, in January 2009, rumors swirled that Gupta was offered the position of surgeon general of the United States in the Obama administration, but he withdrew his name from consideration. And let’s not forget his wife, who is an attorney, and their three daughters, ages 10, 8 and 6. Gupta’s schedule is as chaotic as one would expect, sneaking phone calls in before plane trips as he did for us. He rarely takes vacations, has a regimented calendar and insists on spending weekends reading and relaxing with his family. It’s a life he never thought he’d have and one he’s ever so grateful for. “A lot of people are really supertalented, but we don’t get to see their great work because they aren’t given the opportunities,” Gupta says. “I have been given the opportunity for whatever reason, so I want to do as much as I can.” Growing up in Michigan, Gupta was a science kid. Learning about the subject fascinated him, and he found himself drawn to its ability to help people. And, maybe, he would think, that’s what he would do one day. But, as time went by and he grew

older, Gupta figured he’d major in mathematics or engineering because his parents both studied those subjects. But then his grandfather had a stroke, and his passion turned to medicine. Gupta was very close to his grandfather, he says, and spending time with him in the hospital was the first real exposure he had to the medical profession. “The idea that that could be a career was the first time it sort of hit me,” he says. “After that, I was hooked.” He received his undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences from the University of Michigan and a doctorate of medicine degree from the University of Michigan Medical School. He completed his neurosurgical fellowship at the Semmes Murphey Clinic in Memphis, Tenn., and his residency at the University of Michigan Medical Center. In 1997, he was selected as a White House fellow, serving as a special advisor to First Lady Hillary Clinton. Gupta found he also had a knack for writing, and he wrote magazine articles on health, even dabbling in speech writing during his White House days, he says. JANUARY 2016

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same people from CNN. They told him that the network had built the medical unit, and they encouraged Gupta to stop by and take a look. So he did, and CNN leaders asked him to report on health care policy, even though Gupta had never been in front of a camera before. “I still remember going up the escalators [and looking] through glass walls into a gigantic newsroom with thousands of computers and people working and taking in all of this information from all over the world,” he says. “I found the energy to be really amazing. It reminded me of my White House days.”

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Gupta had always been interested in health care policy and had written about it during his time at the White House. So he decided to accept the challenge, thinking it wouldn’t be a huge part of his life. “It was going to be something on the side,” he says. And then Sept. 11 happened. When the planes hit the Twin Towers, Gupta had only been on his part-time gig with CNN for a little more than three weeks. And, suddenly, he became part of one of the most horrific events in American history. “I went from being a guy who was a doctor to being the only doctor working at an international news

network during this remarkably tragic time,” he says. “Everybody’s world changed, and so did mine.” His broadcasts from the Sept. 11 events led him to reporting in war-torn places like Afghanistan and Iraq, and, because he didn’t have much journalism experience, he basically acquired the necessary skills live on air. Gupta was – and still is – interested in covering the medical crews taking care of the injured during dangerous circumstances, like the Gulf War. “When I watched the Gulf War on television in 1991, I just saw those green flashes on the screen, and I wondered what happened and who was taking care of [the

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injured],” Gupta says. “The idea of reporting on the medical people risking their lives to save other lives was challenging.” Now, less than 15 years later, Gupta has more experience as a war correspondent than most American journalists. Besides reporting on Sept. 11, he embedded with the U.S. Navy’s “Devil Docs” medical unit, reporting from Iraq and Kuwait as the unit traveled to Baghdad. Not only did he provide live coverage of the first medical operation performed during the war, Gupta himself performed lifesaving brain surgery five times in a desert operating room. In 2004, he was in Sri Lanka covering the tsunami that killed more than 155,000 people, and, a year later, he was part of a CNN team that won a Peabody Award for its coverage of Hurricane Katrina. He embedded with the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division in 2009, accompanying them on rescue missions in Afghanistan. Next, he was in Haiti covering the earthquake that ravaged the country, and, in 2011, he reported on the earthquake and tsunami affecting Japan.

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A lot of people are really super-talented, but we don’t get to see their great work because they aren’t given the opportunities. I have been given the opportunity for whatever reason, so I want to do as much as I can. Gupta has been recognized with countless awards and accolades for his work abroad because he provides viewers a glimpse of the human element of international events. “The last 14 years, I’ve covered every war, every natural disaster,” he says. And, although being in these places has given Gupta the opportunity to report incredible stories, they have also provided many sad, gruesome moments that even Gupta – a doctor who has pretty much 76

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seen it all – can’t talk about. There have been some very close calls for Gupta while on assignment, especially when he was reporting from war zones in Iraq. But his time in Somalia seemed to have the most impact. It was there that he witnessed extreme famine. Hundreds of thousands of people were dying, and many were children. He met a 5-year-old boy who weighed only 20 pounds, and Gupta wrote in his blog that the little boy and his family haunt his dreams. Gupta called Somalia “the most desperate place on Earth.” “You can’t imagine what it’s like to see a kid starve to death,” Gupta says. “That affected me the most in terms of when I got home and just the challenges in talking about it.” Gupta has written about his experiences around the globe in several

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I still remember going up the escalators at CNN and looking through glass walls into a gigantic newsroom with thousands of computers and people working and taking in all of this information from all over the world. I found the energy to be really amazing. books, including “Monday Mornings,” a work of fiction that he wrote during long plane rides while reporting for CNN. The book is a blend of storytelling and medicine that focuses on mistakes doctors make, including surgeons operating on the wrong side of the brain. (That part, unfortunately, is true.) His two nonfiction books, “Chasing Life” (offering antiaging advice) and “Cheating Death” (about miraculous recoveries), were best-sellers. His fame through CNN has also earned him other types of recognition, including being named one of People’s Sexiest Men Alive in 2003, which really amused Gupta, he says. When he’s not writing or performing surgery or broadcasting for CNN, Gupta is working out. He’s a triathlete and has been for years. Biking, running and swimming have always been a part of his schedule, and he says he makes cer-

tain to do at least one of those daily. As you might have guessed, the amount of free time Gupta has is limited, but he’s okay with that. He doesn’t watch a lot of television, and, when he does have free time and he’s not exercising, he’s usually reading. That’s how he was raised, and that’s how he’s raising his children. He’s also encouraging them – as well as others across the country – to be healthy. To that end, Gupta launched “Fit Nation,” CNN’s multiplatform anti-obesity initiative. In 2009, “Fit Nation” followed the progress of Gupta and six CNN viewers as they inspired one another while training for a triathlon. Gupta’s tips for a better life are fairly simple. Try to exercise every day in some way that makes you sweat. It doesn’t have to be highintensity exercise, he says, and even a simple walk will do the trick. When he was researching the

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topic of living longer, he found himself in Okinawa, Japan, where gyms don’t exist. “They just move all day long,” he says. “We weren’t designed to sit or lie for 23 hours and then exercise for an hour.” Strength training is very beneficial, he says, and so is portion control: “We eat too much food. I found in Japan they have this phrase that means ‘push the plate away when you’re 80 percent full.’ The point is to never stuff yourself.” But many people do, he says, and the problem is that it takes 15 minutes for the brain to catch up with the stomach and realize that the stomach is full. In that time, a person could eat an entire three-course meal if he wanted to, so Gupta suggests being mindful of when you feel 80 percent full. He also says that the brain isn’t good at distinguishing between

hunger and thirst, so, the next time you think you’re hungry, reach for a glass of water instead. And stay away from sugar. Gupta says humans aren’t equipped to handle high amounts of sugar, which is why heart disease is the biggest killer of men and women in the United States. Gupta predicts that half of the country will be prediabetic by the year 2020. Enjoying things in moderation works, he says. For example, this triathlete and all-around healthy guy has a sweet tooth, and his downfall is ice cream. (Mint chocolate chip, to be exact.) But, because he knows he loves it, he doesn’t keep the sweet stuff in the house. Gupta and his family just go out for ice cream when the craving hits. As we’re talking, the bustling airport suddenly seems to get louder, and Gupta says he has to go. He has another plane to catch out of Atlanta, and who knows where he’s headed this time? Perhaps he’ll use his time in the air to begin his next novel or figure out his schedule for the next few weeks. Whatever he does, it’s likely he’ll use his time wisely – because that’s exactly how Gupta became the successful doctor, reporter, athlete and father he is today. O JANUARY 2016

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The practice originated with the Indus civilization in India some 5,000 years ago. In the early 1920s, archeologists surprised the world with the discovery of depictions engraved on soapstone seals that strongly resembled yogi-like figures, says Philip Christodoulou of Anuttara Yoga Shala in Deerfield Beach. Until then, Westerners believed that yoga began around 500 B.C.E., about the time of Gautama, the Buddha.

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Although it’s been around for about 5,000 years, yoga is gaining popularity by leaps and bounds (pardon the pun). According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 9.5 percent of Americans practice this ancient discipline. In a survey, Yoga Journal found that we spend $2.5 billion on yoga instruction annually. And the Mayo Clinic reports that, besides increasing flexibility and reducing stress, practicing yoga lowers the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure and helps with chronic conditions such as anxiety, depression and insomnia. In fact, Michelle Obama added a yoga garden to the annual White House Easter Egg Roll festivities in 2009. Starting at dawn, children ranging from toddlers to teens took their places on brightly colored yoga mats spread on the South Lawn and practiced poses led by teachers from all over the country. Yoga, apparently, had earned the distinction of

“Now more than ever, it has become ‘hip’ to do yoga. It’s mainstream.” – Corbin Stacy, owner, Namastacy Yoga

being a fun and effective form of exercise to stem childhood obesity, fitting in perfectly with the First Lady’s Let’s Move! campaign. “Now more than ever, it has become ‘hip’ to do yoga,” says noted Fort Lauderdale-based yoga instructor Corbin Stacy, owner of Namastacy Yoga. “It’s mainstream. People come to yoga for various reasons: to heal, to get strong, to meet people and, as science shows, to keep your immune system strong and illness at bay.” Adds Dotty Zevin, director of the Yoga Center of Deerfield Beach, a South Florida landmark since its inception in 1967: “Yoga is a way of putting yourself back in balance. The postures, or asanas, help align the body, while the breath work, or pranayama, keeps the practitioner focused and in the present moment.

“In our hectic world, yoga is the perfect antidote to technological overload because it provides time to be connected with yourself,” she says. While yoga definitely has spiritual roots, it is not a religion, explains Philip Christodoulou, founder of Anuttara Yoga Shala in Deerfield Beach: “It is a spiritual practice designed to quiet the mind using poses to challenge the breath. As the breath deepens, the mind becomes still – something we can all benefit from.” Back in the ’70s, when the practice of yoga was still pretty obscure, my daughters used to say, “Mommy is going to yogurt” when I was heading to my yoga sessions. Our yoga studio was a dark church basement, and we did headstands on the cement floor wearing sweats. Today, the yoga environment has dramatically changed, with state-of-the-art yoga studios, highly trained yoga instructors and really cool workout wear. And, like yogurt, there is a wide variety of “flavors” of yoga to choose from in South Florida, ranging from gentle to vigorous and everything in between. Not sure where to start? “The first thing a person should do when seeking out a yoga class is to identify their ultimate goals,” says Stacy. “Are you an individual who likes louder music and a fastpaced class or are you in a healing mode and need a more Zen environment? Do you want to embrace the philosophy of yoga or simply want to lose weight, build muscle and increase flexibility? Some studios offer introductory classes so you can try before you buy.”

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Relax And Restore

“Yoga is a spiritual practice designed to quiet the mind using poses to challenge the breath. As the breath deepens, the mind becomes still – something we can all benefit from.”

Yin yoga is a quiet practice in which participants hold floor postures for longer periods of time, typically three to five minutes. The purpose is to soften the muscles and focus on the breath in order to awaken the connective tissue, or fascia, of the body. It’s designed to promote stress relief and bring you to a deeper state of meditation and relaxation. “Because of our fast-paced world, the Yin practice has become extremely popular,” says Heather Marcus Berg of Soul Garden Yoga in Boca Raton. “We all covet that moment of stillness. Yin yoga allows us to experience ourselves in stillness, even if it’s just for a nanosecond.” Restorative yoga is a mild floor variation. Stacy, who is also certified in this form of yoga, says that it embraces “centering your breath and body by practicing stillness or gentle movement for extended periods of time.” Props, such as blankets, bolsters and straps, are used to help students hold poses longer and achieve a higher level of relaxation. 80

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All About Alignment Seasoned yoga practitioners of almost every discipline honor B.K.S. Iyengar, a yoga teacher who developed an eponymous and meticulous style of yoga, with utmost attention to proper alignment in poses. “He was a scientist,” says Zevin. “Every pose had to be precise.” An Iyengar class includes the use of yoga props to assist the practitioner. There’s not a lot of jumping around in these classes, but they are still mentally and physically challenging. If you are new to yoga, or have an injury or a medical condition, Iyengar is a good choice because the instruc-

tors are extremely knowledgeable. Hatha yoga, once a term used to cover all active yoga disciplines, is now used in the Western world to mean a gentle yoga practice that introduces basic poses, breathing principles and meditation. This is also a great class for newbies. Anusara yoga, developed by John Friend in 1997, is a pleasant mix of flow and alignment, based on Friend’s Universal Principles of Alignment. This style encourages students to “open their hearts, experience grace and let their inner goodness shine through.”

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Some Like It Hot Many studios offer heated classes, often above 100 degrees, as is the case with Bikram yoga, which consists of a series of 26 linked postures designed by the eccentric yogi Bikram Choudhury, who had a huge celebrity following in the 1990s. The heat, explains Christodoulou, helps relax the muscles and connective tissue so you can get

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deeper into the poses. It’s also said that the excessive sweating helps detoxify the body and assists in weight loss. However, some experts warn that anyone with a medical issue, such as diabetes or a heart condition, should check with his or her doctor before exercising in a hot room. The Barkan Method of Hot Yoga is another example.

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Definitely Different Kundalini yoga, often called the “yoga of awareness,” is one of the more spiritual styles of yoga. It focuses on breath and rapid movements, called kriyas, to unleash latent energy said to be coiled at the base of the spine like a snake. While classes vary from practice to practice, you can expect an opening chant, breathing exercises such as the “breath of fire” and closing meditation. It can be very powerful, says Christodoulou,

because it works on energizing the central nervous system. A growing trend, especially here in South Florida, is SUP (stand-up paddleboard) yoga – which is just like it sounds. Participants perform yoga poses on paddleboards, which are slightly longer and wider than a surfboard, providing a larger foundation. “Because you are on water, which is an unstable foundation, it challenges your core strength and balance,”

Berg says. “I like to tell my students that the board does not lie.” Berg, who leads SUP yoga groups at various locations in Palm Beach and Broward counties, adds: “You will immediately know where your

imbalances are within your own body, which can really help with your regular work on the mat. SUP yoga hones your mindfulness skills and strengthens your core, breath work, as well as balance.” JANUARY 2016

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Go With The Flow Vinyasa yoga, the most popular style of yoga today, according to Yoga Journal, is about sequencing poses into a “flow” that coordinates with your breath. Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar) are the basis of a Vinyasa class, explains Berg. “These are a series of alternating backward- and forward-bending poses done in a specific sequence that coincides with your deep inhales and exhales,” she says. “A victorious, conscious breath called ujjayi breath – in and out of the nose – is practiced during Vinyasa. Intentional breathing combined with poses detoxifies the organs and has a relaxing, blissful effect, creating a ‘yoga high.’” Stacy teaches a vigorous Power Vinyasa style that has become very popular

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organs” and detoxify. Balance poses are crucial because people tend to lose that ability as we age, leading to potentially dangerous falls. At the end of most yoga classes is the final pose, Corpse Pose (Savasana), which allows your body to receive all the benefits of the postures in stillness. Think of it as your reward.

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“Yoga is a way of putting yourself back in balance. The postures, or asanas, help align the body while the breath work, or pranayama, keeps the practitioner focused and in the present moment.” – Dotty Zevin, director, Yoga Center of Deerfield Beach

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in South Florida. It’s a more aggressive flow class that leaves you sweating yet invigorated. More challenging are the Ashtanga flow classes that follow specific sequencing. This discipline was introduced to the West by yoga instructor Sri Pattabhi Jois in the 1970s. “This is definitely more advanced,” says Stacy.

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All of the poses in yoga have specific benefits, says Berg. Some of the more common asanas are Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana), which elongates the spine and strengthens the legs; Upward Facing Dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana), a backbend that creates good posture and strengthens the spine, arms and wrists; and Four Limbed Staff Pose (Chateranga Dandasana), which helps develop strength and stability in the arms, legs and abdomen. Zevin says that inversions, such as headstands, shoulder stands or handstands, help bring blood to the brain and reverse the damaging effects of gravity. Twists help “wring out the

Getting Comfortable Everyone moves at their own pace, and Stacy says it’s important to honor your body and respect your physical limitations. “It’s not about any particular destination; it’s about the journey,” he says. “We have to be mindful of the fact that everybody’s body is different, so we should never compare ourselves to others. When we allow our ‘monkey minds’ and ego to chime in, we make ourselves prone to injury. The Golden Rule of yoga is: If it doesn’t feel good, don’t do it.” Stacy adds that new students should find an environment they feel comfortable in and make sure that instructors are registered with Yoga Alliance, the governing body. He adds: “Make the instructor aware of any physical or medical issues.”

Yoga practitioners of all skill levels are encouraged to take the work off the mat and apply it to their lives, which is the real purpose of a yoga practice. “Yoga isn’t only about the hour or so we spend on the mat,” Stacy says. “We try to do the work 24/7. The beautiful thing about yoga is that it changes everyone. You gradually become more aware and accepting. I personally have learned to slow down, take a breath and be a better version of myself in all areas of my personal and professional life. I am stronger through yoga for my loved ones, family members and friends.” At the end of nearly all yoga classes around the world, one echoes the traditional Sanskrit greeting: “The Divine light within me bows to the Divine light in you.” Namaste. O

TIPS FOR BEGINNERS Arrive on time. Many yoga studios will close classroom doors once classes begin. Remove your shoes and socks, and turn off cellphones. It’s best to wear clothes you can move freely in. Hair should be pulled back off the face. A headband or bandana is a good idea if you tend to sweat profusely. Hydration is important, so drink plenty of fluids before class, and bring a water bottle. A traditional yoga mat is a thin, nonslip surface. Large beach towels and cushioned mats aren’t recommended as they can slip. You can often rent or borrow a mat, but if you become a regular practitioner, it’s highly suggested to have your own.

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MELISSA RIVERS TALKS ABOUT LAUGHTER, GRIEF AND HER MOTHER’S DEATH

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ou expect the cutting wit, sarcasm and jokes you can’t help but laugh at, even if they are a little naughty (or maybe because they are a little naughty) when you talk to actress, host and producer Melissa Rivers. And that humor will surface later in our conversation. She can’t help it. She is Joan Rivers’ daughter, after all. But, when Melissa answers the phone from her Los Angeles office, there’s not much joy in her voice. It had only been a little more than a year since her famous comedian mom died of complications from a relatively common endoscopic procedure. “People ask how you’re doing, and they expect you to say you’re doing fine or that you’re getting through it,” says Melissa, who turns 48 this month. “But I’m in the thick of it. I can’t try to candy-coat it or pretend I have the answers.” And, yet, Melissa won’t crawl into a corner to grieve privately. She can’t. She’ll speak about what she’s going through even as it breaks her heart in two because she just might be able to help someone else. “It’s not a new cause for me, but I think my platform’s bigger,” she

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says. “Because I was dealt such a public blow with the loss of my mom, I think people are more interested in what I have to say about the grief process.” Joan’s death wasn’t the first tragic loss Melissa suffered. She was just a teenager in 1987 when her father committed suicide. An only child, she was the one who got the phone call and had to break the unbearable news to her mother. Edgar Rosenberg’s death from an overdose of prescription sedatives prompted Melissa to become an advocate for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. One of her top charities is Our House Grief Support Center in Los Angeles, for which she serves as an ambassador and a fundraiser.

On Feb. 25, she will speak at the Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services Reflections of Hope Luncheon benefiting JFS’ mental health programs. She will talk about getting through tough times, she says. It’s a process, and it’s different for everybody. When we speak with Melissa, she acknowledges that she could be in a different stage of grief when she addresses the crowd at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. “I speak a lot about grief and suicide survival, and whenever I talk about it, I say, ‘I’m not going to bullshit you about this. It’s going to suck. It’s terrible. It’s awful. But don’t let anyone tell you how to grieve. Only you can know what you need.’” As horrible as her father’s death was – “It’s not just about the loss but all the ‘what ifs’ and ‘if onlys’ when there’s a suicide,” she says – Melissa did learn that she could survive it. “It’s a very different experience with the first one than the second,” she says, referring to her parents’ deaths. “The first one feels like a comma, and the second one is a period. The first one is a change, a break in your life. It’s a shift. The second one, for me, feels more like an ending.” But she knows she’ll eventually come to terms with the loss of her mom, too.

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“I’m not at peace with my mother being gone, but I am at peace about decisions I made,” she says, “because we did make the decision about removing life support. The greatest gift my mother gave me was having a very, very, very, very clear living will. And not just that but having conversations about what she considered to be quality of life – not what I considered quality of life or the next person – but her very specific definition. That’s the greatest gift you can give anyone because the only way to get through it is to know you’re doing what they wanted.”

A MARRIAGE MADE IN JAMAICA Joan Rivers and Edgar Rosenberg married in 1965 after knowing each other just four days. He was a producer who had hired her to work with him in Jamaica on rewrit-

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MY MOM ALWAYS USED TO SAY, WHEN YOU MAKE SOMEONE LAUGH, YOU GIVE THEM A MINI-VACATION. YOUR PROBLEMS WILL ALWAYS BE THERE WHEN YOU GET BACK. ing a screenplay. Earlier that year, Joan had broken into comedy, then still very much a boys’ club, with a guest appearance on “The Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson, but she continued to write comedy as well as perform. She and Rosenberg immediately hit it off. Three years later, Melissa came along. Born in New York but raised in Los Angeles, Melissa attended private schools, loved sports – to her moth86

er’s chagrin (“Melissa, Jews don’t play sports, they own sports franchises,” Melissa recalls her saying) – and became an accomplished equestrian. At the University of Pennsylvania, Melissa studied European history and graduated with distinction in her major. After college, she did some acting, appearing in hit TV shows, including “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Silk Stalkings.” She began using her mother’s stage name, Rivers.

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In the 1990s, when Melissa teamed with Joan to critique fashion and interview celebrities on the red carpet in pre-awards shows, the mother-daughter duo shared a comedic chemistry that was undeniable. Their red-carpet franchise, with shows on the E! network and the TV Guide Channel, became a phenomenon. Meantime, Melissa was coming into her own as a producer. Among

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many projects, she developed the special series “A Conversation With” for “Entertainment Tonight”; starred with her mother and produced four seasons of WEtv’s hit reality series “Joan and Melissa: Joan Knows Best?”; and co-created and coproduced a YouTube series “In Bed with Joan,” with her mother interviewing other celebrities in her bed. Nowadays, Melissa continues to co-produce E!’s hit “Fashion

Police,” which originally aired in 2010 and starred Joan. Last August, following a five-month hiatus, “Fashion Police” returned with Melissa as co-host along with Giuliana Rancic and Brad Goreski. Recently, Melissa starred as her late mother – alongside Jennifer Lawrence – in the David O. Russell film “Joy.” Next for Melissa is a new book, and she’s staying busy with speaking engagements and more shows. “And, most importantly, I’m surviving being the mother of a teenager. Good times for everybody,” she says sarcastically. “You go to bed, and they’re the sweetest, kindest person, and you wake up the next morning to a monster. I walked in his room this morning since he left for school. When he went to bed last night, it was nice

important thing is he knows it’s OK to say he misses her or something reminds him of her. He’s sad about that, but it’s not debilitating anymore.” Melissa sees a lot of her mom in Cooper, she says: “He’s funny! Comedy is a lot like music because you have to have a sense of rhythm and timing, and he has that in spades!” Joan saw a lot of her daughter in Cooper, too. Melissa remembers getting annoyed with her son and her mother chiming in: “You were just like that.” “Those two were as thick as thieves,” Melissa says. “You know why they say grandparents and grandkids get along so well? Because they have a common enemy.” Melissa is laughing now. And that’s good. “My mom always used to say, when you make someone laugh,

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AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY, I’M SURVIVING BEING THE MOTHER OF A TEENAGER. GOOD TIMES FOR EVERYBODY. YOU GO TO BED, AND THEY’RE THE SWEETEST, KINDEST PERSON, AND YOU WAKE UP THE NEXT MORNING TO A MONSTER. and organized and lovely, and this morning, it looks like the Tazmanian devil has been through it.”

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you give them a mini-vacation. Your problems will always be there when you get back.” The healthiest and best thing Melissa says she’s done since her mother’s death was writing “The Book of Joan: Tales of Mirth, Mischief and Manipulation,” a New York Times best-seller published last May. “I had offers to do memoirs, but that’s not what I wanted to do,” she says. Writing “The Book of Joan” “forced me to think funny and remember the funny and the happy and the ridiculous and the times I wanted to kill her.” Kill her, really? “Yes! After a huge fight, I told her

she had no boundaries and that, if she treated her friends the way she treated me, she would have no friends. The next morning in my kitchen, she said she had been thinking – and I thought, ‘Wow, you were actually thinking about something I said,’ – and she said, ‘I acknowledge that you have boundaries, but I just choose not to respect them.’ She took her coffee and walked out of the room. So, yes! There are still moments when I think how I wanted to kill her.” In the book dedication, Melissa writes, “For my mother whom I think about every day, and for my father who, as of this past September, is no longer resting in peace.” She adds: “I don’t think my mother ever made peace with my father’s suicide. She was very angry about it.” Then, staying true to her DNA, she finds a punchline. “The first time I laughed – she had just passed, and everyone had left, and I was alone with her – and I just started to laugh. I thought, ‘Oh God, Daddy is having a really f---ed-up day!’ I could see my dad looking up and saying, ‘What? What just happened? Oh, she’s here, and she’s pissed!’” O

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GRIEVING FOR TWO In some ways, Joan’s death has been more difficult because Melissa isn’t only coping with her own grief but her 15-year-old son, Edgar Cooper Endicott’s, as well. Melissa, a single mom, says Joan was more like a parent to her son than a grandmother because she lived with them part-time. “I’ve been talking to my son, and he says things like, ‘It’ll never be good again.’ And I tell him, ‘It’ll be different, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be good again,’” Melissa says. “I think the most

RIGHT: Brad Goreski, Rivers and Giuliana Rancic from “Fashion Police” TOP: Rivers and her son, Edgar Cooper Endicott JANUARY 2016

Thyroid BY LISA KAPLAN GORDON

CANCER AND DISEASE OF THIS IMPORTANT LITTLE ORGAN ARE ON THE RISE

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ena Luckman, born and raised in Delray Beach, felt a lump in her throat throughout college and, her boyfriend teased, sported an Adam’s apple bigger than his. Her family doctor said not to worry – some women have larger throats than others. But when Luckman was 25, her gynecologist noticed the bulge in her neck and immediately ordered a biopsy. “I still didn’t consider cancer,” says Luckman, now 27 and living in Miami. “But, as the doctor was taking the biopsy, the look on his face said that something didn’t look right.” It wasn’t. Luckman had a papillary thyroid carcinoma – a malignant thyroid tumor that protruded from her throat, wrapped around her vocal chords and invaded lymph nodes throughout her neck that, she says, were “filled to capacity with cancer.”

But, over the last 15 years, the incidence of thyroid cancer has skyrocketed. It was estimated that 62,450 new cases of thyroid cancer would be diagnosed in the United States in 2015, with the incidence of new cases rising about 5 percent each year for the past 10 years. These stats make thyroid cancer the most rapidly increasing cancer in the world. The good news is that the surge doesn’t represent an epidemic of thyroid cancer but rather an “epidemic of diagnosis,” researchers say, because newer technologies detect the disease at earlier stages. In fact, studies show that, during autopsies of people who died of other causes, as many as a third were found to have had thyroid cancers that were never detected and never caused problems during their lifetimes. “There are a lot of people walking around happy and healthy that have small cancers

“There are a lot of people walking around happy and healthy that have small cancers in their thyroids.” – Dr. John Morris, president-elect, American Thyroid Association

During the next year, Luckman endured surgery to remove her thyroid, temporary but still traumatizing voice loss and iodine irradiation that required a weeklong hospital isolation because her body was dangerously “hot.” A year later, routine scans turned up more cancer, so Luckman had another surgery to remove 20 more lymph nodes. “I have a pretty crazy scar now,” she says. “It looks like somebody slit my throat.” Perhaps the most rattling result of thyroid cancer for Luckman was the 25 pounds she packed on during treatment. Luckman, with a petite 5-foot-3inch frame, blew up from size 0 to size 6 – still small but three dress sizes bigger than she’d ever been. “I had gotten this great PR job in Boca, was settling into my adult life,” Luckman says. “And everything got turned upside down. I felt uncomfortable in my own skin.” Luckman was afraid people would judge her weight gain without knowing the cause or, worse, try to buck her up by lamely saying she had won the cancer lottery because thyroid malignancies are rarely fatal. “There’s no good type of cancer,” she says. Granted, thyroid cancer’s overall fiveyear survival rate is high – 98 percent.

in their thyroids,” says Dr. John Morris, president-elect of the American Thyroid Association and professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, Minn. “It’s clear that the majority will live the rest of their lives without any symptoms or problems related to that cancer even if untreated.” However, increasingly sophisticated and prevalent medical imaging for everything from a nagging cough to rotator cuff pain may discover tiny thyroid tumors – often smaller than 1 centimeter – that historically were undetectable. “Studies show that the increase in thyroid cancer diagnosis is entirely explained by incidental findings,” Morris says.

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THYROID 101 The thyroid isn’t a sexy, can’t-livewithout-it organ, like the heart or lungs. But the butterfly-shaped gland the size of a robin’s egg produces hormones that affect how every cell and all vital organs work. Thyroid hormones influence metabolism, heart rate, brain development, body temperature, growth and development, digestion, muscle strength and how quickly the body replaces dying cells. A healthy thyroid sits low on the neck along the front of the windpipe and cannot be felt. But, when the gland becomes diseased, it swells or commonly develops small masses, or nodules, which are benign 90 percent of the time. If nodules are big enough and are located on the front of the thyroid, a doctor can feel them during a routine exam; if they’re tiny or located on the back of the thyroid near the spine, nodules can go undetected for years – or forever. Twenty million Americans have some form of thyroid disease. The most common diagnoses are hyperthyroidism, excessive thyroid hormone production that causes irritability and sleep disturbances,

nea but by a metastatic thyroid tumor the size of a lime. “Like many cancers, thyroid cancer is asymptomatic until it becomes very advanced,” says Bloom, executive director of the Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association and a Maryland resident.

THE “GOOD” CANCER? When Sharon deCardenas was 17, a dermatologist blasted pimples on her face with radiation, a common acne treatment in the 1960s. “It cured my breakouts beautifully,” says deCardenas, 68, an Ocean Ridge resident. “But little did I know I would get thyroid cancer years later.” Radiation exposure, family hisand hypothyroidism, low thyroid hormone production that causes extreme fatigue, depression, forgetfulness and weight gain. Women are five to eight times more likely than men to suffer thyroid dysfunction. When left undiagnosed and untreated, thyroid disease increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and infertility.

“My doctor said, ‘You’re still fairly young, and you might be looking at this again in 10 or 15 years.’ When you’ve had thyroid cancer, you have to watch your thyroid all your life.” – Sharon deCardenas, thyroid cancer survivor

But here’s the thing: Although thyroid dysfunction can cause a host of problems, thyroid cancer does not necessarily cause dysfunction. A cancer-riddled thyroid can hum along pumping out hormones and passing thyroid function blood tests, says Dr. Carmen Villabona, an endocrinologist at the Cleveland Clinic in Weston.

“The gland is functioning normally, and it’s painless in most cases,” says Villabona. Gary Bloom’s doctors took 15 years to realize that his thunderous snoring was not caused by sleep ap90

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tory and gender are the biggest risk factors for thyroid cancer. So, when deCardenas was 30, a lump in her neck turned out to be thyroid papillary carcinoma, which doctors treated by removing her thyroid and blasting remaining cancer cells with a radioactive iodine pill. Throughout the next three decades, deCardenas saw her endocrinologist annually to make sure the cancer hadn’t returned. Two years ago, it did. The cyst on her neck was malignant, the result of slow-growing, leftover cancer cells. At 66, the flight attendant had a second surgery to remove the cyst and 30 nodes in her neck. She was left with a 6-inch neck scar and the prediction of another thyroid cancer bout down the line. “My doctor said, ‘You’re still fairly young, and you might be looking at this again in 10 or 15 years,’” deCardenas says. “When you’ve had thyroid cancer, you have to watch your thyroid all your life.” Thyroid cancer earns the “good cancer” award only because most tumors are lazy, slow-growers that

usually respond well to treatment. But not all thyroid malignancies slog along over decades. Some types are aggressive sprinters that metastasize into bones and lungs, killing patients within months. Luckily, they are the minority of thyroid cancer cases. Four main types of thyroid cancer exist and are distinguished by how cells look under a microscope. Papillary (70 to 80 percent of thyroid cancers) is the most common, slow-growing and easy-totreat thyroid cancer, where cells look like fingers. This type is more common in women than in men and often occurs before age 45. Follicular (10 to 15 percent) is another slow-growing and highly treatable thyroid cancer, most often diagnosed between ages 40 and 60. These sphere-shaped cells can invade blood vessels and travel throughout the body. Medullary (5 to 10 percent) is cancer that develops in the thyroid’s C cells, which produce calcitonin, a hormone that maintains healthy calcium levels in the blood. Males and females are equally affected by medullary thyroid cancer, most often diagnosed between ages 40 and 50. Anaplastic (less than 5 percent) is very rare and aggressive thyroid cancer, most often found in patients older than 65. These cells lose normal structure and organization and are the least responsive to treatment. The five-year survival rate of anaplastic thyroid cancer is about 7 percent. Thyroid cancers are most often spotted through hands-on palpation, followed by ultrasound imaging or other scans that define and locate the mass and determine if it has a low or high level of suspicion. Highly suspicious masses are biopsied with a fine needle aspiration, the “gold standard” diagnosis, says Dr. Ashley Hodes, assistant professor of surgery at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. However, even skilled doctors, surgeons and pathologists can miss or fail to contain thyroid cancer. Both Luckman’s and Bloom’s doctors misdiagnosed their symptoms for years, and deCardenas’ cancer

cells most likely slipped past her doctors and required a second trip under the knife. “No test is perfect,” says Dr. Hodes. “Even if the biopsy came back as malignant, it’s only 97 to 99 percent accurate.”

TREATING THYROID TUMORS For decades, the treatment plan for thyroid cancer was the same – surgery (partial or total thyroidectomy), iodine irradiation if cells had spread, thyroid hormone replacement pills every day forever and annual checkups to identify new masses. Recently, however, treatment protocols have changed because of the arguable dangers of “microcarcinomas” spotted at the earliest stages. Doctors present to patients the risks and rewards of removing these tiny masses versus simply watching and waiting. “The standard of care is to take them out, but the standard of care may be changing,” says Dr. Morris. “It’s a new understanding of these small cancers.”

Complications can include vocal cord paralysis – Luckman sounded like Minnie Mouse for three months until her voice returned to normal – and injury to the parathyroid glands located just behind the thyroid, which produce calcium-regulating hormones. DeCardenas has taken calcium supplements for 30 years, the result of her thyroid removal. Also, a complete thyroidectomy condemns patients to taking a hormone replacement pill every morning for the rest of their lives, 30 minutes to an hour before breakfast, which is onerous for some people. Dosing the medicine can be a months-long challenge, too, leaving patients with symptoms of hypo-

late themselves and, literally, sweat it out in a hospital room (ideally) or a hotel room (commonly), which exposes maids changing sheets to radiation risks. These days, doctors evaluate tumor size, type and spread before zapping patients. “You calculate the risk of a recurrence, and, if it’s high enough, you’d get radioactive iodine,” says Dr. Hodes. Luckman says that, after two surgeries, iodine irradiation and a year waiting for doctors to get her hormone dosage right, she looks a little tired and a little older. But, thankfully, she’s feeling better, and her energy has returned. Luckman now is helping with American Cancer Society fundraisers and is developing a website to

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Another reason for caution is that, like any surgery, thyroid surgery has dangers. A thyroidectomy by a highvolume surgeon is “pretty safe,” Dr. Morris says, “but not perfectly safe.”

or hyperthyroidism. And, for some thyroid cancer survivors, synthetic hormones never are completely effective, resulting in lifelong battles with fatigue and depression. Another sign that the thyroid cancer times are a-changin’ is that doctors no longer automatically recommend radioactive iodine treatments to blast cancer cells that may have spread. The treatment can cause salivary gland and tear duct inflammation and, theoretically, provoke a secondary malignancy. Plus, irradiated patients must iso-

Sources: American Cancer Society, American Thyroid Association, NIH National Cancer Institute

showcase cancer survivors. For Luckman, thyroid cancer’s most unexpected fallout is the persistent irritation she feels when friends whine about cars, dating and other 20-something issues now at the bottom of her worry list. “I have a lot more empathy for people who are truly going through something,” she says. “But I have no tolerance for people with problems that really aren’t problems. My sister complains she doesn’t have a Range Rover. I feel like, ‘Go have some real life problems.’” O JANUARY 2016

WINNING By Losing

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Four Locals Share How They Shed Weight And Gained A New Lease On Life

t’s the start of a new year, and for four remarkable South Floridians, losing weight was the start of a new life. Not only did they shed excess weight, they gained self-respect, good health and a new lifestyle. Dr. Craig Title, a weight loss expert and orthopedic surgeon whose family winters in Boca Raton, explains why losing excess weight is crucial to your health. “Obesity is one of the main underlying conditions

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associated with heart disease, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, fatigue, as well as certain cancers,” he says. “Even modest changes, [like losing] less than 5 to 10 percent of one’s body weight, can substantially decrease the risks associated with these conditions, particularly diabetes.” Although they reached their goals in different ways, our four “big losers” beat the battle of the bulge and are reaping all the benefits. Here are their success stories.

“I feel like a bird that’s been let out of its cage for the first time in its life.” – Taylor Schuman

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“It’s a cliché, but think of changing your lifestyle instead of focusing on dieting. Start now, and take it slow.” – Taylor Schuman

Taylor Made

aylor Schuman, 19, a Florida Atlantic University business major, was always obsessed with two things: food and clothes. “At age 3, I was building my own ice cream cones,” says the Highland Beach resident. “As I grew older, I became an emotional eater and was always heavy as a child and teenager.” She adds: “I loved clothes but would burst into tears when I went shopping because nothing looked good on me. I lived in leggings and big shirts or sweatpants in extralarge sizes. I never owned a pair of jeans because they wouldn’t fit over my stomach.” Three years ago, Schuman went to the doctor for a checkup. The 5-foot-7-inch teenager thought she weighed around 165 pounds but was horrified to see the scale register a whopping 215 pounds. “I had a total meltdown,” she says. “I texted my mom and told her. I was hysterical.” Her mother contacted trainer Anna Delgado, who started working with Schuman. “We worked out three times a week, and she asked me to write down everything I ate during the day,” she says. In 18 months, she dropped 71 pounds. She gained a little when she lived in a college dorm, but now that she’s back home, she’s able to maintain her svelte figure. For breakfast, Schuman has an eight-grain waffle with almond butter and strawberries; lunch may be sushi or tuna on crackers; and, for dinner, she may have a chicken and vegetable salad. She follows Delgado’s suggestion to eat every three hours, and she often snacks on apples and protein bars. “My weight loss has changed my life more than I ever thought possible,” she says. “I was always the big, funny friend in the group, but, secretly, I was miserable inside. I felt that everyone was thinking how big I was. “I used to feel groggy and out of breath, but now I have energy and can talk for hours. I feel like a bird that’s been let out of its cage for the first time in its life.” Now that she’s lost her obsession for food, Schuman indulges in her other love – fashion. “My dad actually started crying when we went shopping and I fit into size 8s without all the drama and crying I used to go through when he took me to buy clothes,” she says. Schuman maintains her weight loss by going to the gym for 45 minutes, four to five times a week, and doing the workout Delgado, who now is the fitness director of Movement in Boca Raton, taught her. Schuman’s fit tips: “It’s a cliché, but think of changing your lifestyle instead of focusing on dieting. Start now, and take it slow. Nobody thought I could do this because my life revolved around food. I still splurge once in a while, but I keep on going. I’m human, so I don’t beat myself up anymore!”

Online Coaching Is

Pumping Up

What if you could take your personal trainer or fi tness coach with you wherever you go? Now, with the burgeoning online coaching trend, you can. Mobile apps and websites connect you with real life experts who regularly guide you through dieting, workouts and more, keeping you on track to reach your fitness goals. Lisa Lynn, the founder of LynFit, an international fitness coach (her clients include musicians from the band Chicago) and author of “The Metabolism Solution,” says that online coaching is extremely successful for the client. “For one thing, they don’t think I’m doing the work for them, so they need to put in the effort,” she says. “Secondly, there’s something magical about being accountable to someone no matter where you or they are around the globe.” Lynn says other advantages include: • “Honesty. Because you are not face-toface, people tend to be more honest with their online coaches.” • “You can have your coach ‘on demand.’ In today’s fast-paced world, most successful entertainers, performers and athletes all have ‘on demand’ coaches.” • “Coaches accelerate change. You can reach your goals in half the time.” • “We can’t fix ourselves, and none of us can do it on our own. That’s why people like Oprah, Tiger Woods, Martha Stewart and Bill Gates rely on coaches to help them get faster results.” • “Coaches tell you exactly what to do so you don’t waste time, and there’s no travel time.” • “Having a coach gives you insight into yourself. There are patterns and behaviors that we coaches discover that our clients may not be aware of. Sometimes it’s as simple as a limiting belief they keep telling themselves again and again that holds them back from achieving their goals.”

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Spinning Her Wheels

ancy Horn, who turns 59 this month, always had weight issues. “Even as a child, my weight would roller coaster up and down,” says the Parkland resident. But the registered nurse, who opened her own case management company in Pompano Beach in 1999, found that sitting all day at her desk shot her weight up to 250 pounds on her 5-foot-2-inch frame. The mother of a 29-year-old son found that, while her weight was rising, her health was spiraling downward. “I had high cholesterol, high blood pressure and an abnormal heart rhythm, which necessitated frequent stress tests and monitoring by a cardiologist,” she says. “I was even thinking about gastric bypass but didn’t want to undergo an invasive procedure like that.”

“It’s a constant challenge and one that I face every day. But the rewards are huge. I have better self-esteem and loads more energy.” – Nancy Horn

A visit to her doctor in 2007 struck the final blow. “I went for my routine checkup and was told that I now had diabetes,” she says. “That was a slap in the face.” Horn went home and walked 10 miles. She walked every day after that turning point and put herself on a severe, calorie-restricted diet. “I only ate between 500 and 900 calories daily, with no bad fats or carbohydrates, which I have since learned my body needs,” she recalls. “I became determined. My health was my priority.” She lost 50 pounds in four months, and then the weight loss started to slow down. “I’ve never been a gym person, but I joined one nearby and took part in their boot camp,” Horn says. “A fellow named Cham Pierre was teaching one day, and we really connected. I hired him as my personal trainer, and he worked with me to design a diet that I could

live with and enjoy while losing weight. … [It] was more balanced and included enough protein, carbs and healthy fat to maintain my energy and metabolism.” It took 18 months to lose 125 pounds, and, in 2008, she started taking spinning classes daily as well as weight training with Pierre three times a week to maintain her weight loss. Horn still spins daily, and her food plan is healthy and varied. For breakfast, she may have steel-cut oats and berries, a slice of Ezekiel toast with string beans or an egg white and veggie omelet. Lunch is a huge salad with fi sh, such as sardines, and balsamic dressing. For dinner, she has a 4- to 6-ounce portion of protein, like a lean piece of meat, chicken or fi sh, along with steamed asparagus. She snacks on nuts. “It’s designed to boost the metabolism, so we constantly switch between 1,800 calories to 2,000 calories every few days to keep my body burning fuel,” she says. Through her weight loss journey, Horn went from a size 26 pant to a size 4. “I feel wonderful,” she says. “All my health issues went away, and my blood sugar and blood pressure are normal.” She realized she was a food addict, and she has had to relearn her connection with food. “It’s a constant challenge and one that I face every day,” she says. “But the rewards are huge. I have better self-esteem and loads more energy. I have learned the importance of eating well, especially avoiding processed foods, sugar and saturated fats.” Horn’s fit tips: “Weigh yourself daily. Make a meal plan, and enlist the help of a friend or a trainer so that you are accountable for your actions. I now have two friends who report to me, so I’ve been able to pay it forward.” JANUARY 2016

Father Knows Best

obert Candelario Jr. didn’t think he was overweight. At 5 feet 8 inches tall, the 43-year-old Boca Raton resident just thought he was a little pudgy. But, seven years ago, when his son, Bobby, was born, Candelario’s doctor told him that his cholesterol levels were over the top, and he wanted to prescribe medication. “I was only 36 years old at the time and thought that, if I didn’t start taking control over my life, I may not be around to see my son grow up,” he says. “I weighed around 231, but I was always a big eater growing up in Texas, where even the portions are giant-sized, so I didn’t think I had a problem.” But the cholesterol scare was enough to put the determined young man on his journey. “As a kid, I was the weakest boy in sixth grade, so I started weight training to get stronger,” he says. “And, by the eighth grade, I was the strongest, so I knew I had the drive to succeed.”

“I swim and can sprint faster than I ever could before. I have the body of an 18-year-old!” – Robert Candelario Jr.

Candelario started reading books on nutrition and health, particularly those by Dr. Nicholas Perricone, a famous dermatologist and nutritionist. “I learned the value of eating anti-inflammatory foods and that inflammation was the root cause of many diseases,” he says. “I switched to a typical Mediterranean diet with whole grains, lean meat and fish, vegetables and legumes. Within six months, my cholesterol levels were back to normal.” But Candelario, currently in a relationship, was now on a quest to find optimum health. He was going to the gym but noticed that many members still looked puffy and didn’t have the lean definition he wanted. At the time, he was servicing commercial aquariums and happened to visit a yoga studio. 98

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“Wow, I saw the shape these guys were in and decided to give it a try,” he says. “At first, I could barely touch my knees – never mind reaching my toes.” But, then, “the pounds started peeling off,” he says. Within a year, Candelario lost 25 pounds, and his problematic skin began to clear up. “I discovered that the legumes and certain foods like capers and olives didn’t agree with me anymore, so I dropped them from my diet and embarked upon a strict Paleo program and lost another 20 pounds,” he says. The Paleo diet is said to emulate the way our primitive ancestors ate: including lean meat or fish, vegetables and fruit and excluding dairy and grains. Candelario shed 35 more pounds for a total weight loss of 80 pounds in four years. He now weighs a lean, mean 150 pounds. “Because I lost weight slowly, ate well and exercised, there are no stretch marks on my body,” he says. Along the way, he became a certified yoga instructor, teaching 20 classes a week. “I also swim and can sprint faster than I ever could before,” he says. “I have the body of an 18-year-old!” Candelario, who also teaches meditation and is a Paleo lifestyle coach, “eats like a horse” but still maintains his toned physique. Breakfast consists of four to five eggs with sauerkraut; lunch can be steak or bison with a sweet potato; and dinner may be salmon and broccoli. He uses lots of healthy oils, like olive or avocado, to season his food. When he eats out, he asks that his food be prepared the way he prefers – low in salt and high in aromatics, such as ginger, for flavor. “There are many restaurants that will honor your requests,” he says. Candelario’s fit tips: “In order to be in the best shape of your life, you have to get the mind, body and soul lined up. You need to exercise, eat healthy and reduce stress since most disease is based on excess stress. You need to take the whole body approach to create the healthiest you.”

“Obesity is one of the main underlying conditions associated with heart disease, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, fatigue, as well as certain cancers. Even modest changes, [like losing] less than 5 to 10 percent of one’s body weight, can substantially decrease the risks associated with these conditions.” – Dr. Craig Title, weight loss expert and orthopedic surgeon

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Lasting Solution

ail Medina says she tried every diet from A-Z and always regained the same 25 pounds she lost – and then some. “I did Atkins to the Zone and every diet in between,” says the 51-year-old Boca Raton resident. “I tried dangerous diet pills and starved myself until I found the right program that let me enjoy food without deprivation.” Medina, who is the executive office manager at the office of the city manager and mayor of Boca Raton, lost 50 pounds in five months using the Unicity program of supplements and meal replacement shakes. She went from 253 pounds on her 5-foot-3-inch frame to 198 pounds. “I want to get down to 160 because I’m not a small-framed woman and like a little meat on my bones,” she jokes. But losing weight was no laughing matter. “I was disgusted with myself, and my family was sick and tired of hearing about the next ‘big thing’ I was going to do to lose weight,” she says.

“Get off the wild ride of dieting, and stop searching for some instant fix – because there isn’t one. Life is meant to be lived in a state of joy, not in a state of deprivation.”

– Gail Medina

Her compulsive relationship with food began at age 28 when her mother died of ovarian cancer. She was six months pregnant with her daughter, Alexandra, at the time. “I literally ate my way through the grief,” she says. “I was miserable, my marriage was collapsing, and, by the time I became pregnant with my second child, Joey, I knew I was through with my marriage because I had no support.” After years of yo-yo dieting, Medina discovered the Unicity plan, which helps control blood sugar and the body’s response to glucose,

keeping food cravings at bay. The program also improved Medina’s digestive system and lowered her triglycerides. She also switched to a low-sugar, high-fiber diet while using the program’s medically endorsed supplements and meal replacement options. Medina faithfully drinks its famous matcha tea, an antioxidant-rich beverage endorsed by many anti-aging physicians, including Dr. Mehmet Oz. Her journey has benefited the whole family, she says, which now includes hubby Ramon, his four sons and daughters-in-law and their children. “Instead of preparing fattening, unhealthy, greasy foods for my lovely family, I am now flourishing in the kitchen as a healthy chef,” she says. “We love sautéed asparagus, onions, peppers and lean ground turkey, for example, served over spiral zucchini and a homemade glaze.” For breakfast, she has a meal replacement shake with a piece of fruit; for lunch, a lettuce wrap with deli meat or cottage cheese and fruit; and, for dinner, grilled meat with lots of vegetables and a big garden salad with olive oil and vinegar. Growing up in an Italian family that owned restaurants, Medina remembers that offering food was always the solution, whether celebrating or commiserating. “Now that I feel so much better, health-wise, I can know that food doesn’t fi x everything,” she says. “I can look in the mirror and congratulate myself for taking control of my life.” Medina’s fit tips: “Get off the wild ride of dieting, and stop searching for some instant fi x – because there isn’t one. Life is meant to be lived in a state of joy, not in a state of deprivation. Choose foods that promote energy and health, and remove sugar from your diet.” O JANUARY 2016

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PR FILES HEALTH CARE CAN BE A CHALLENGING, CONFUSING ISSUE – especially with all the new procedures, treatments and options available. Our comprehensive guide offers insight into the community’s leading medical providers and their services. You’ll meet experts in dentistry, dermatology, gynecology and hair restoration as well as mental health, neurology, optometry, orthopedics, otolaryngology and plastic surgery – all devoted to quality care. These practitioners offer an inside look at the changing medical landscape and how it can help you.

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HELP FOR HAIR LOSS

Alan J. Bauman, M.D., Uses State-Of-The-Art Techniques To Preserve Youthful Appearance

exclusively uses minimally invasive hair transplant techniques vidual hair follicles from the

Male and Female Hair Loss

scalp – without a linear scar

HairCheckTM Measurements

– using NeoGraft FUE and the

PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)

recently added state-of-the-art

ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant System

harvesting of the patient’s own hair with incredible accuracy. Using these advanced techniques, “we can comfortably and artistically transplant thousands of hair follicles during a single session,” he says. Dr. Bauman has also added Tbm poCwithin his new facility, where those who suffer from a wide range of hair and scalp conditions can receive a com-

“

We offer effective treatments for all stages of hair loss.

provide the solution.

invasive treatments for hair re-

prehensive trichology evalua-

growth in men and women, as

tion and treatment to enhance

expert helps preserve and re-

well as the latest minimally inva-

the health and beauty of their

store a youthful appearance

sive hair transplant proce-

hair. Tbm poCalso offers custom

for patients at his new

dures.”

prosthetic scalp and hair

concerned about hair loss,

Alan J. Bauman, M.D., is able to This world-renowned hair loss

11,000-square-foot facility in

”

After a comprehensive diag-

replacement systems for those

Boca Raton. Bauman Medical

nosis of a patient’s hair loss

patients who are not candi-

Hair Transplant and Hair Loss

problem, Dr. Bauman may

dates for transplants.

Treatment Center is the largest

prescribe a multi-therapy

stand-alone facility in the world

treatment program that may

in the world board certified by

dedicated exclusively to hair

include PRP Platelet Rich

the American and International

transplantation and the treat-

Plasma, Low Level Laser Thera-

Board of Hair Restoration

ment of hair loss.

py, FDA-approved topical and

Surgery, Dr. Bauman lectures

oral medications and/or

frequently at medical confer-

nutritional recommendations.

ences, and he continues to be

To permanently restore a

featured as a medical expert in

“We offer effective treatments for all stages of hair loss,” says Dr. Bauman, founder

As one of the few physicians

and medical director of Bau-

natural hairline or other areas of

numerous professional publica-

man Medical. “We have non-

depleted density, Dr. Bauman

tions and TV news outlets.

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SPECIALTIES NeoGraft FUE Hair Transplantation

System, which automates the

or many men and women

ALAN J. BAUMAN, M.D.

to meticulously redistribute indi-

ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant

Alan J. Bauman, M.D.

BAUMAN MEDICAL GROUP

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS M.D. with “Cor et Manus” Award, New York Medical College Surgically Trained: Beth Israel Medical Center; Mount Sinai Medical Center Certified Diplomate: American and International Board of Hair Restoration Surgery As Seen In/On: CNN, Dateline, The Doctors, NBC, FOX News, Men’s Health and The New York Times

LOCATION 1450 S. Dixie Highway Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-394-0024 baumanmedical.com

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MEDICAL BEACON SQUARE FAMILY DENTISTRY

PROFILES

REASON TO SMILE

Beacon Square Family Dentistry Provides Care For The Entire Family

DARI P. SHAPIRO, D.D.S. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

New York University College of Dentistry

staff to offer a wide range of

Brooklyn Jewish Hospital

tics; implants; root canals;

American Dental Association

extractions; and cosmetic

International Association of Orthodontics

dentistry, such as professional

Advance Graduate of Progressive Orthodontic Seminars

veneers.

SETH A. SHAPIRO, D.D.S.

through life with stained,

services, including orthodon-

teeth whitening and porcelain “No one should have to go chipped or cracked teeth. Your smile is your first impression,

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

and we can help you make it

New York University College of Dentistry

a good one,” says Dr. Dari Shapiro.

Brooklyn Jewish Hospital

And, for patients who are

American Dental Association

anxious about going to the

International Dental Implant Association-Mastership

Dari P. Shapiro, D.D.S. Seth A. Shapiro, D.D.S.

International Congress of Oral Implantologists

or many people, a trip to the

LOCATIONS 7805 N.W. Beacon Square Blvd. Suite 101 Boca Raton, FL 33487 561-998-0901 beaconsquarefamilydentistry.com Shapiro Family Dentistry 2247 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. Suite 104 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-684-2282 shapirofamilydentistry.com

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dentist can be time-con-

suming or even traumatic.

dentist, they offer sedation dentistry.

“

We will treat you like family and give you the individualized attention you deserve.

”

That’s why the husband and wife dental team of Dr. Dari

important your time is, Beacon

Shapiro and Dr. Seth Shapiro

Square Family Dentistry offers

computed tomography, or CT

works so hard to make your visit

a broad range of services,

scans, used to determine the

quick, painless and pleasant.

including Cerec® same-day

exact placement of implants,

crowns with CAD technology.

as well as digital, hand-held

dental practices are more

With a lab on premises, the

X-ray machines that give out

like assembly lines, pushing

crowns are made while the

minimal radiation.

patients in and out, Beacon

patient relaxes in a comfort-

Square Family Dentistry

able environment.

While many of today’s

emphasizes personalized

“There is no need to wear

The office is equipped with

The office caters to patients of all ages and offers convenient appointments, including

a temporary crown and

Saturdays and evenings. They

come back weeks later for a

also have an office in West

town dentist. We will treat you

permanent one,” says Dr. Seth

Palm Beach. Beacon Square

like family and give you the

Shapiro. “We know our patients’

Family Dentistry accepts

individualized attention you

time is valuable, and we treat it

most insurance, and, for

deserve,” says Dr. Dari Shapiro,

as such.”

those who don’t have

service with a smile. “We want to be your home-

who, with her husband, has

Their passion for excellence,

insurance, they offer an

practiced dentistry in Palm

combined with the latest tech-

in-house membership program

Beach County for 15 years.

nological advances, allows

that provides patients with

Because they know how

their skilled and professional

discounts.

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WORLD-CLASS TREATMENT

Caron Ocean Drive Delivers Individualized Addiction Treatment And Behavioral Healthcare Within A Luxury Setting

CARON OCEAN DRIVE SPECIALTIES Residential Family Restructuring Immersion Experience

successful recovery. Therefore,

Neurofeedback Therapies

they treat the entire family.

Executive Coaching

While their loved one is in treatment, family members work with a family therapist,

Comprehensive Continuing Care Services

and through their focused clinical interventions, they also begin to heal. Ocean Drive clients reside in one of two elegantly appointed, gender-specific manor-

LOCATION 7781 N.W. Beacon Square Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33481 855-712-4335 caronoceandrive.org

style homes, with private bedrooms and bathrooms,

ddiction doesn’t discriminate based on one’s financial

status. Caron Ocean Drive, a state-of-the-art treatment

“

We offer robust treatment by creating a reparative experience that meets the needs of each individual.

center in Boca Raton, under-

”

stands that there are unique

individualized treatment plan

which are staffed 24/7. Luxury

challenges faced by high-net-

based on his or her specific

accommodations, including

worth individuals and their

history and presenting issues.

an on-staff executive chef

families and addresses them

“We offer robust treatment

and daily housekeeping, are

in a culturally competent

by creating a reparative

supportive for the clients,

environment created to suit

experience that meets the

allowing them to feel comfort-

their needs.

needs of each individual.

able and cared for so they can

Differences in personal, family

focus on their treatment and

safe, supportive and confiden-

“We wanted to create a

and medical histories, along

recovery.

tial experience where people

with behavior and psychologi-

of wealth could get the clinical

cal issues, dictate different

clinical therapy program. We

care they need in an environ-

treatment protocols. Each

reduce the barriers that may

ment consistent with their life-

client’s treatment plan will

prevent clients from engaging

style,” says Phoenix Adams,

vary and may include clinical

in treatment by fostering family

managing director of Caron

interventions, creative thera-

involvement and providing the

Ocean Drive.

pies, spiritual guidance, well-

ability to attend to business

ness and executive coaching,”

matters while receiving world

says Adams.

class treatment,” Adams says.

At Caron Ocean Drive, the staff of expert professionals takes a multidisciplinary

As part of their systematic

“Ocean Drive is an intense

“Ocean Drive provides

approach to treatment that

approach, Caron Ocean Drive

an executive-level treatment

begins with the very first phone

believes that family plays an

experience for individuals of

call. Each client receives an

important role in a patient’s

influence and affluence.”

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A MODEL FOR RECOVERY

CARON RENAISSANCE

Caron Renaissance Focuses On Treating The Patient And The Family

SPECIALTIES Residential Family Restructuring Immersion Experience

During treatment, patients

Therapeutic Vocational Program

are provided with supervised, gender-separate housing. They spend their days in group and

RecoveryEDU College Bound Program™

individualized therapy sessions geared toward their individual

RecoveryEDU® Sober Dorm Program™

needs through a holistic and psychodynamic approach that

Telemedicine

addresses mind, body and spirit.

Neurofeedback Therapies

Because Caron Renaissance understands that patients need

LOCATION

to adjust and prepare for a life

7789 N.W. Beacon Square Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33481 877-369-0120 caron.org/renaissance

of recovery, transitional work

any people may not realize it, but treating

addiction isn’t just about treating the patient for a singular problem. It’s about treating the patient as a whole and involving his or her family in the process. “We believe that the family

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“

Whatever they do here they need to be able to duplicate in their life outside of treatment.

”

can be addressed.

Caron Renaissance is based

begins while the patient is still in treatment. The College

on the Florida Model, a nation-

Bound Program™, for example,

ally recognized recovery

provides patients the opportu-

is the patient, and the patient

process that uses cutting-edge

nity to begin or continue their

is the family,” says Robert L.

treatment interventions to

education during treatment

Johnson, Clinical Director for

address emotional, behavioral

and recovery. For those not

Caron Renaissance in Boca

and psychological components

pursuing continued education,

Raton.

of addiction and accompany-

a robust Therapeutic Vocational

ing personality disorders. The

Program helps patients return

not-for-profit leader in addic-

treatment model goes beyond

or enter the workforce while

tion and behavioral health-

dealing with just one addiction

being supported through

care treatment, every patient

or mental health issue. Patients

treatment. And families can

has a multidisciplinary team

can be admitted for treatment

begin to heal together through

of clinical professionals while

for a drug and/or alcohol

the unique Residential Family

going through and after

addiction or a process addic-

Restructuring program.

leaving treatment. The family

tion (sex, gambling, hoarding,

also has their own family

eating, video gaming, etc.).

they need to be able to

therapist, separate from the

Caron Renaissance addresses

duplicate in their life outside

patient’s primary therapist, so

the patient’s underlying char-

of treatment,” says Johnson.

that the needs of and

acter pathology that fuels the

“We want to ensure a

dynamics within the family

addictive process.

successful recovery.”

At Caron Renaissance, a

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“Whatever they do here

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NATURAL-LOOKING RESULTS

When It Comes To Your Face, Body And Health, Daniel Man, M.D., Plastic And Reconstructive Surgeon, Says Do Not Compromise every need. Advanced healing

Necklift

techniques allow for faster

Advanced Rhinoplasty

recovery and ideal results. Always on the cutting edge of technology and surgical pro-

Lipo Sculpting

is known for his proprietary pro-

Tummy Tucks

incision facelift, Advanced

Lip Implants

Peel, Advanced Gynecomastia

Injectables

surgery and many treatment

Non-Surgical Body Sculpting

ducting studies for the major

Circumference Reduction

equipment manufacturers and

Skin Tightening

pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Man is a noted author, artist, inventor, educator and frequent guest lecturer at medical conventions throughout the world and a popular guest on TV and radio shows. Dr. Man has

has been providing his patients with the best natural-looking results and the most advanced

“

Dr. Man has devoted his life’s work to helping people look younger and improve their appearance and well-being through cosmetic surgery and non-surgical procedures.

procedures for over 20 years. Dr. Man’s practice and his

Dr. Man’s team is made up

”

devoted his life’s work to helping

Looking Younger Med Spa and

of the best: registered ACLS

people look younger and im-

recovery suites facility have set

nurses, board-certified M.D. anes-

prove their appearance and

the highest standards in patient

thesiologists, physician assistants,

well-being through cosmetic

care and post-surgery healing.

estheticians and medical techni-

surgery and non-surgical proce-

Dr. Man’s practice is one of the

cians who are committed to sur-

dures. His most recent accolades

most advanced and compre-

gical excellence and ideal pa-

include the 2014 Best Non Surgi-

hensive practices in the United

tient care.

cal Facial Enhancement for his

States, built with an operating

Patients having procedures in Dr. Man’s state-of-the-art, fully

tion treatment, 2013 Best Overall

skin-care center designed to

accredited facility enjoy private

Patient Enhancement Award

provide ideal results and serve

recovery suites and a registered

and the 2012 Best Non-Surgical

as a one-stop shop for all of his

bedside nurse taking care of

Facial Makeover Award for his

patients’ cosmetic needs.

them 24/7 and catering to their

proprietary SRP treatment.

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

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS Sachler Medical School: Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery

LOCATION 851 Meadows Road Suite 222 Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-395-5508 drman.com

MEDICAL PROFILES

proprietary DMMD skin rejuvena-

room, recovery suites and a

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Gynecomastia

Rhinoplasty, Skin Rejuvenation

protocols developed while con-

certified plastic surgeon,

Fast-Recovery Breast Augmentation

cedures development, Dr. Man cedures such as: the Invisible

aniel Man, M.D., a board-

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DANIEL MAN, M.D.

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MEDICAL DELRAY CENTER FOR HEALING RAUL J. RODRIGUEZ, M.D.

PROFILES

CARE FOR THE MODERN ERA Raul J. Rodriguez, M.D., Of Delray Center For Healing Provides Pioneering Treatment For Mental Disorders

technologies have repeatedly

Raul J. Rodriguez, M.D.

SPECIALTIES

saved the lives of so many previously hopeless individuals,”

Psychiatry

says Dr. Rodriguez.

Eating Disorders

The Delray Center incorpo-

Depression

rates psychotherapy, psycho-

Anxiety

pharmacology, nutrition,

Addictions

vitamin therapy, art therapy, music therapy, acupuncture,

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

fitness training, yoga, meditation, massage therapy and family therapy, in a private and serene

Diplomate, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology

setting, to achieve full clinical responses in even the most complex cases.

Diplomate, American Board Of Addiction Medicine

Dr. Rodriguez received his medical training at the University

Faculty, Nova Southeastern School Of Medicine

of South Florida College of Medicine and is board-certified in both Adult Psychiatry and

LOCATION

Addiction Medicine. He also

403 S.E. First Street Delray Beach, FL 33426 561-266-8866 delraycenter.com

80,000,000,000. That is the estimated annual cost of

depression in the U.S. due to lost productivity and health care. Despite major advances

“

Our cutting-edge medical and psychological technologies have repeatedly saved the lives of so many previously hopeless individuals.

in medical technology, full symptomatic relief from major

MEDICAL PROFILES

methods.

”

has received advanced

depression and other psychiatric

The Delray Center specializes

conditions can be very difficult

in offering outpatient treatment

Therapy (DBT) and eating

to achieve. Many traditional

alternatives for psychiatric

disorder treatment. Dr. Rodriguez

treatment approaches

conditions that previously had

founded the Delray Center for

have limited effectiveness,

required inpatient hospital care.

Healing in 2003. Over time, the

especially when compared

“Our clinical programs allow our

Delray Center has become the

to newer treatment systems.

patients to continue to go to

new standard for treatment

work, school and take care of

excellence for those suffering

Healing, Raul J. Rodriguez, M.D.,

their families while still getting

from major depression and

and his highly trained multi-

the intensive help they need.

other debilitating mental

disciplinary team offer an

Pioneering outpatient treatment

conditions.

integrative model that treats

that was more effective and

both the mind and the body

accessible than inpatient care

treatment systems succeed

using cutting-edge medical

was no small task. Our cutting-

where others have not,”

and psychotherapeutic

edge medical and psychological

Dr. Rodriguez says.

At the Delray Center for

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training in Dialectical Behavior

“Every day of the week, our

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HEALTHY BEAUTY

DermPartners Takes A Holistic Approach To State-Of-The-Art Skincare al system for all skin types and

DERMPARTNERS, INC. SPECIALTIES

tones. DermPartners’ services include a licensed aesthetician who offers a wide range of customized facials, permanent makeup, chemical peels and waxing. One of DermPartners’ newest aesthetic services is microneedling: SkinPen corrects scarring from acne and treats fine lines, wrinkles and stretch marks. The practice also carries the exclusive Colorescience makeup line, whose products are

Medical and Cosmetic Dermatology

SHARI F. TOPPER, M.D. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Medical Degree from Downstate Medical Center, New York Dermatology Residency at Wayne State University, Michigan Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology

uniquely formulated to improve

Dr. Jodi A. Fiedler and Dr. Shari F. Topper

skin quality, offer sun protection

JODI A. FIEDLER, M.D. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

t their expansive office in Boca Raton, Dr. Shari F.

Topper and Dr. Jodi A. Fiedler of DermPartners take individu-

“

It’s very important to us to deliver everything a patient needs and wants, so that every experience they have with us is positive.

”

alized patient treatment to its highest level. Patients of the full-service

treatments include CoolSculpting, a non-invasive body con-

and provide a flawless finish.

DermPartners is one of the

medical and cosmetic practice

touring treatment that freezes

select few practices to be

enjoy a wide range of treat-

and naturally eliminates fat. The

named Scientific Advisors of

ments designed specifically to

CoolSculpting treatments now

Colorescience. Dr. Topper and

keep their skin at its healthiest

include the CoolMini. The new

Dr. Fiedler were active with the

and most youthful. All appoint-

FDA-approved applicator can

company in the development

ments at the 6,000-square-foot

eliminate the double chin.

of their revolutionary new prod-

facility are tailored to meet

DermPartners also offers laser

uct, Even Up, which brightens,

each patient’s needs, provid-

procedures, such as Pearl Fraxel

corrects and protects skin. It

ing a schedule of cutting-edge

Laser, LimeLight IPL Photorejuve-

instantly evens skin tone and

services delivered when most

nation by Cutera, Laser Genesis

provides SPF 50 protection,

convenient to them, even

and CoolGlide Hair Removal.

while addressing the underlying

offering office hours at 7 a.m.

Pearl Laser treats aging and sun

causes of skin discoloration.

daily as well as evening

damaged skin to reduce wrin-

appointments.

kles, smooth uneven texture and

vide our patients with the out-

remove brown spots. LimeLight

standing care they deserve on

deliver everything a patient

addresses problems such as red-

schedules that work best for

needs and wants, so that every

ness, freckles and sun damage.

them,” says Dr. Fiedler. “We see

experience they have with us is

Laser Genesis is proven to stimu-

this as an integral part of care

positive,” says Dr. Topper.

late new collagen. Cutera Cool-

delivered with compassion and

Glide is the best laser hair-remov-

respect.”

“It’s very important to us to

State-of-the-art, personalized 110

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Medical Degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York Dermatology Residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology

LOCATION 21020 State Road 7 Boca Raton, Florida 33428 561-883-5640

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BREATHE A SIGH OF RELIEF

DANIEL GANC, M.D. EAR, NOSE AND THROAT ASSOCIATES OF SOUTH FLORIDA

Daniel Ganc, M.D., Treats Patients Suffering From Sinus Problems, Allergies And Other ENT Conditions Daniel Ganc, M.D.

Among them is PROPEL, a new dissolvable stent that slowly

SPECIALTIES

releases anti-inflammatory

Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat / ENT) Sinus Allergy

ity to promote healing and

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

front of treating temporoman-

medication into the sinus cavprevent scarring and polyps following sinus surgery. Dr. Ganc also is at the foredibular joint disorder (TMJD) using Cerezen™, a near-invisi-

Board-Certified: Otolaryngology —Head and Neck Surgery

ble set of hollow inserts custom-

Assistant Professor at the Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine

FDA-cleared inserts exert subtle

fit to your ear canals. These pressure on the walls of the ear canals, which touch the jaw joints as they close.

University of Pennsylvania: Undergraduate

“Previous treatment has mostly consisted of avoiding

Baylor College of Medicine: Medical School Rutgers—New Jersey Medical School: Internship and Otolaryngology Residency

hard foods, using anti-inflammatory pain medications and wearing a mouth guard,” says

or many people, living with sinus-related conditions is a

LOCATION

way of life. But you don’t have to live with sinus pain, post-

900 N.W. 13th St. Suite 206 Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-413-9505 danielgancmd.com

“

Our practice is equipped to meet all of your ear, nose, throat, sinus and allergy needs.

nasal drip or chronic sinusitis.

MEDICAL PROFILES

”

Dr. Daniel Ganc uses the latest

specialists nationwide using

Dr. Ganc. “This is another tool

minimally invasive technology

Image Guidance Technology

we can use, alongside other

to help patients feel better,

in his office procedures. Utilizing

treatments, to help alleviate

heal faster and get back to

the results of your CAT scan,

that pain.”

their lives with little downtime.

Dr. Ganc can now guide the

A board-certified, Ivy

Dr. Ganc’s practice also

balloon into the natural open-

offers a wide range of services,

League-trained otolaryngolo-

ings of the sinuses by tracking

including allergy testing, al-

gist (ear, nose and throat spe-

its location precisely with an

lergy shots and drops and the

cialist), Dr. Ganc is a pioneer in

advanced computer system.

latest in hearing aid technol-

his field. His office is equipped

“It makes the procedure

ogy. He speaks fluent Spanish

to perform balloon sinuplasty,

more precise and more com-

and is proficient in Hebrew and

a minimally invasive technique

fortable for the patient,” says

Portuguese.

to treat sinus problems by

Dr. Ganc.

widening the natural openings of the sinuses with a balloon. In addition, he is one of few SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

He incorporates many of the

“Our practice is equipped to meet all of your ear, nose,

field’s latest cutting-edge tech-

throat, sinus and allergy

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EYE ON SUCCESS

Eye Doc of Boca’s Dr. Barry A. Ginsberg Offers Top-Notch Care, Fashion Frames And Custom Lenses need their pupils dilated so there’s no blurry vision for hours like in the old days. Dr. Ginsberg also specializes in hard-to-fit contact lenses including astigmatism, multifocal and cosmetic colored lenses. He also handles Lasik vision correction and determination of the right intraocular lenses (IOL) prior to cataract surgery, and being a longtime user of hearing aids, he offers in-house hearing aid services. Always on top of the

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EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS Yeshiva University Pennsylvania College of Optometry

latest eyewear trends, Eye Doc of Boca offers one of South Florida’s largest fashion frame selections—more than

Dr. Barry A. Ginsberg

50 designer brands—and refreshes its inventory every

or Dr. Barry A. Ginsberg, O.D.,

tion,” says the husband, father

six to eight weeks. They fabri-

nothing beats the rush of

and longtime Boca Raton resi-

cate prescription lenses right

helping a patient improve his

dent, who grew up in

in the office—including custom

or her vision. The owner and

Toms River, N.J., studied in

shapes and rimless drill mount

operator of Eye Doc of Boca

Manhattan and earned his

lenses, which can be ready in

has a tremendous passion

doctorate in Philadelphia.

an hour. They also specialize in

for his craft and helping people in the community he’s called home for the past 30 years. With advanced diagnostic technology, an in-house lab for

Dr. Ginsberg conducts all

“

progressive multifocal lenses

I run into patients all the time. I live in Boca. I work in Boca. I love Boca. It’s great here.

”

custom lenses, the expertise to

eye exams personally, spend-

for eyeglass wearers who need

treat eye emergencies and a

ing quality time and using

help seeing near, far and in-

unique collection of high-end

state-of-the-art computerized

between.

fashion eyewear, Dr. Ginsberg’s

technology to determine the

well-established, elegant bou-

appropriate type of vision

tique practice caters to every

correction.

but with personalized service

To provide the finest patient care, he’s invested in a retinal

ence. “I run into patients all the

5 to 99. “Problem solving is very

camera for clear high-resolution

time,” says Dr. Ginsberg. “I live

important and I strive to

images of the back of the eye.

in Boca. I work in Boca. I love

provide 100 percent satisfac-

As a result, many patients don’t

Boca. It’s great here.”

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base, which ranges from age

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EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

of Pennsylvania School of

Brandeis University

fellowship in advanced implant

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

dentistry, a clerkship in oral

Southern Illinois University Fellowship in Advanced Implant Dentistry

training in intravenous seda-

University of Graz, Austria Clerkship in Oral Surgery and Bone Grafting

sity School of Advanced Dental

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

specialists, an oral surgeon

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Our highly skilled doctors are experts in surgical and restorative dentistry.

it’s time to visit Ferber Dental

few practices in the region to

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offer zygomatic implants, which

patient’s budget and sched-

allow patients who have been

ule, Ferber Dental Group

are experts in surgical and

told they do not have enough

regularly treats patients from

restorative dentistry,” says

bone for the traditional teeth-

throughout Florida. Patients

Brian Ferber, DMD, dental

in-a-day procedure to get fully

can receive sedation, making

director of the practice, which

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the restorative process easier.

has a second office in Lake

day.

Low-cost options are available

f it’s been a few years since you’ve been comfortable

with your ability to eat or smile,

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A STEP UP IN CARE

Clive Woods, M.D., Specializes In Foot And Ankle Surgery At Gelb Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center bones together,” he says. Dr. Woods also treats traumatic injuries, such as ankle and foot fractures, and does reconstructive surgery for flat feet or high arches. “We can also remove painful and unsightly bunions to improve comfort with shoewear,” he adds. “That’s a real benefit for people who enjoy high heels or enclosed shoes!” Dr. Woods is a graduate of Meharry Medical College, where he was salutatorian of his graduating class and a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, a prestigious honor society. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Miami Miller Clive Woods, M.D.

School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital, serving as

f you have a foot or ankle injury, Clive Woods, M.D., can

help you get back on your feet as quickly as possible. Dr. Woods is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at Gelb Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center in

“

I’m looking forward to providing the finest possible orthopaedic care to our community.

”

chief resident in his fifth year of training. “As a resident, I took care of the University of Miami Hurricanes teams, including football, men’s basketball, women’s soccer and track,” he says. “That’s given me a great

Boca Raton, who treats injuries

trained on the latest procedures

deal of experience in address-

and painful conditions from

for addressing ankle injuries, in-

ing sports injuries.”

the lower legs to the toes.

stability and arthritis. For exam-

“It’s a pleasure for me to prac-

Before joining Dr. Gelb’s

ple, ligament reconstruction

practice, Dr. Woods completed

tice with Dr. Howard Gelb,

can be used to strengthen the

a fellowship with Tampa ortho-

whose expertise in knee, elbow

ankle joint, providing more sta-

paedic surgeon Roy Sanders,

and shoulder surgery is well-

bility when walking. He also per-

M.D., who has published

known throughout South Flori-

forms total ankle replacements

national and internationally,

da,” says Dr. Woods. “Now, we

for chronic conditions such as

and is respected for his work in

can offer our orthopedic exper-

painful arthritis. “Patients can

orthopaedic trauma, and foot

tise to patients with other types

benefit from this procedure,

and ankle surgery. As he says,

of sports-related problems, acute

rather than the traditional ap-

“I’m looking forward to provid-

injuries or chronic conditions.”

proach of removing the remain-

ing the finest possible orthopae-

ing cartilage and fusing the

dic care to our community.”

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GELB SPORTS MEDICINE & ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER CLIVE WOODS, M.D. SPECIALTIES Orthopaedic Surgery Foot and Ankle Fellowship Trained

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS Florida State University Undergraduate Meharry Medical College University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Orthopaedic Residency Florida Orthopaedic Institute Foot and Ankle Fellowship Fellowship-Trained Foot And Ankle: Achilles Rupture, Ankle Instability, Ankle Arthritis, Ankle Arthroscopy, Bunion, Hammertoes, Foot and Ankle Trauma Diplomate American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

LOCATION 9980 Central Park Blvd. N. Suite 222 Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-558-8898 gelbmd.com

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GELB SPORTS MEDICINE & ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER

Howard J. Gelb, M.D., Of Gelb Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center Keeps Patients Fit And Moving

HOWARD J. GELB, M.D.

patients are candidates for this

SPECIALTIES

and may benefit from allograft (cadaver tendon) reconstruction

Knee, Shoulder and Elbow; Arthroscopic Surgery, ACL Reconstruction, Meniscal Repair, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Shoulder Instability Surgery, Partial and Total Knee Replacement, Total Shoulder Replacement

of the ACL. Decisions regarding which graft to use for ACL reconstruction are based on a patient’s age, activities and personal preference. Dr. Gelb utilizes an arthroscopic ap-

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

proach for meniscal repairs of the knee, and for labrum repairs

Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Reconstructive Surgery, Cincinnati Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic Center Residency/Internship: Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine College: Cornell University Certifications: Subspecialty Certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine; Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

in patients with shoulder instability problems. He has been using an all-arthroscopic minimally invasive outpatient technique for rotator cuff repairs for more than 14 years. Board certified in sports medicine by the American Board of Howard J. Gelb, M.D.

Gelb performs total shoulder

hen it comes to sports

treats children, high school and

replacements and reverse

medicine, no one knows

college athletes, adult “week-

shoulder replacements, as well

the score like Howard J. Gelb,

end warriors,” professional ath-

as partial and total knee re-

M.D., a board-certified ortho-

letes and seniors who under-

placements. Platelet-rich plas-

LOCATION

paedic surgeon whose practice

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of the shoulder, knee and el-

focuses on arthroscopic surgery

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Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr.

bow. “It takes specialized training and years of experience, not just an MRI scan, to assess

ma therapy (PRP) is offered in

“

There’s no reason an injured shoulder or knee should sideline you indefinitely.

”

an injury to a joint, bone or

the office, along with state-ofthe-art physical therapy. He is the team doctor for several Palm Beach and Broward county high schools. Dr. Gelb recommends appro-

muscle, and develop a plan for

stand the importance of keep-

priate cross-training sports and

treatment or therapy,” says Dr.

ing fit.

fitness activities during the recov-

Gelb, who specializes in sports

“Many factors are taken into

ery process. “Modifying your nor-

medicine. He has been in prac-

consideration when determining

mal workout can help keep you

tice in South Florida since 1995.

the best treatment plan,” says Dr.

active and fit,” says Dr. Gelb,

Gelb. For example, many young

who enjoys running, weight train-

Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic

athletes with ACL (anterior cruci-

ing, golfing, water skiing, snow

Center in Boca Raton see

ate ligament) knee injuries ben-

skiing, Brazilian jujitsu and karate.

patients of all ages and back-

efit from minimally invasive re-

“There’s no reason an injured

grounds who enjoy an active

constructive procedures using

shoulder or knee should sideline

lifestyle. He diagnoses and

the patient’s own tendon. Not all

you indefinitely.”

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SUBTLE BEAUTY

The Herschthal Practice Uses Latest Medical Advances To Deliver Personalized Clinical Solutions David Herschthal, M.D. Jordana Herschthal, M.D.

the American Board of Dermatology, the gold standard for dermatologists, and both are Fellows of the American Academy of Dermatology. In addition, both Herschthals have the privilege of serving on the faculty at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, educating the dermatologists of the future. Drawing on their training and experience, the Herschthals help patients achieve their skin care goals, including skin tightening, resurfacing, vascular, pigmentation correction and hair removal via laser treatments. Other services include

oard-certified Boca Raton dermatologists David

Herschthal, M.D., and his daughter Jordana Herschthal, M.D., know that sometimes

“

We strive for a natural look, using the latest skin care treatments to bring out the subtle beauty of the face.

”

decolletage. This ultrasound

laser and additional medical

approach stimulates the deep

devices to freeze fat and

using the latest skin care treat-

layers of the skin and can

remove bulges; Botox; fillers;

ments to bring out the subtle

provide excellent results for

microdermabrasion; and care

beauty of the face,” says Dr.

many years.

for acne, moles, psoriasis and

less is more. “We strive for a natural look,

David Herschthal, who found-

“We take a medically

ed The Herschthal Practice in

grounded, aesthetically

dermatologists have extensive

1980. “In today’s social media

focused approach to treating

experience in treating skin

age, appearance matters

each patient,” says Dr. Jordana

cancer, which is generally

more than ever.”

Herschthal, whose specialties

curable if caught early.

For example, the Herschthals

include custom-blending fillers

other skin conditions. Both

“We know that beauty rests

use Kybella, a new injectable

to address facial lines and

on a strong foundation, so

drug, to improve the contour

wrinkles. “We can use human

we address any underlying

and appearance of a double

growth factor (HGF) to acceler-

issues and then move forward

chin, and Restylane Silk is used

ate skin repairs on a cellular

to enhancing the skin’s

to subtly enhance the lips.

level, as well as topical

appearance,” says Dr. David

Both doctors are experts in

antioxidants that can protect,

Herschthal. “Our priority is to

Ultherapy, the only FDA-

brighten and rejuvenate

educate, discuss the options

approved noninvasive proce-

the skin.”

and deliver the best possible

dure to lift and tighten the

Both David and Jordana

face, neck, eyebrow and

Herschthal are Diplomates of

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THE HERSCHTHAL PRACTICE DAVID HERSCHTHAL, M.D. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Medical School at New York Medical College Diplomate: American Board of Dermatology Professor: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Department of Dermatology

JORDANA HERSCHTHAL, M.D. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Dermatology Residency and Medical School at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital Voluntary Faculty for University of Miami Department of Dermatology Diplomate: American Board of Dermatology

LOCATIONS 7280 W. Palmetto Park Road Suite 210 Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-391-9200 drherschthal.com 7421 N. University Drive Suite 301 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321 954-722-3900 drherschthal.com

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Jonathan Levy, M.D., Of Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute Fixes The Most Challenging Problems Jonathan Levy, M.D.

SPECIALTIES

shoulder surgery, and serves as program director for the Holy Cross Shoulder and Elbow

Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

Fellowship.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

from simple to complex fractures,

“We do the full spectrum— various forms of shoulder arthritis and rotator cuff tears of all

Northwestern University

shapes and sizes,” says Dr. Levy. Dr. Levy does more than 200

Northwestern University Medical School

shoulder replacements a year, which makes him one of the

University of Miami Orthopedic Residency

highest volume surgeons in the

Fellowship: Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Florida Orthopedic Institute

tive, a busy shoulder surgeon

country. To put this into perspectypically performs 30-40 shoulder replacements a year. “It’s clearly shown that improved outcomes

Visiting Clinician: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Memberships: American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons; Association of Clinical Elbow & Shoulder Surgeons; Fellow of American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

LOCATION

and avoidance of complica-

ationally known for his expertise in treating elbow

and shoulder injuries, Jonathan Levy, M.D., chief of orthopedic surgery at the Holy Cross Orthopedic Institute in Fort

“

Today, South Florida patients should not feel compelled to travel for surgical opinions. Some of the best orthopedic care in the country is available right here.

”

Lauderdale, is bringing the

rotator cuff healing following

tions are directly related to how

latest technologies in shoulder

arthroscopic repair.

often you do the procedure,” he

5597 N. Dixie Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 954-958-4800 shoulder-and-elbow.com

surgery to South Florida. After

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“I am committed to cutting-

says. With his long history of clinical

championing the study that

edge research and evidence

validated the technology, he

based orthopedics, as this is

research, academic achieve-

now routinely utilizes the 3-D

what helps me consistently im-

ment, and national and interna-

Match Point System to virtually

prove patient outcomes,” says

tional lectures, Dr. Levy provides

plan complex shoulder re-

Dr. Levy, who has had over 15

his patients with the leading-

placement surgeries—creating

peer-reviewed journal articles

edge orthopedic expertise that

a 3D printout of the surgical

since 2013.

has made Holy Cross Hospital a

plan used during the proce-

As a testimony to his commit-

tertiary referral center for shoulder and elbow problems.

dure. He was one of the first

ment to innovation, Dr. Levy

surgeons in the country to

has played a critical role in the

perform stemless shoulder

design of an updated version

should not feel compelled to

replacement surgery and is

of the reverse shoulder replace-

travel for surgical opinions,” says

currently investigating the out-

ment. He travels around the

Dr. Levy. “Some of the best

comes of a new bioinductive

country educating surgeons on

orthopedic care in the country

patch which may facilitate

how to perform complex

is available right here.”

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PASSION AND COMPASSION William A. Leone Jr., M.D., Is The Go-To For Top-Notch Hip And Knee Surgery

achieve precise and reproducWilliam A. Leone Jr., M.D.

ible execution of implant position. Dr. Leone also invented the Pelvic Alignment Level (PAL), a simple, intuitive tool that allows for greater implant precision when performing total hip replacements. Modern day prosthetics and new technologies that improve implant accuracy are important, but the doctor-patient relationship and meticulous, gentle soft-tissue handling cannot be undervalued. “It’s not about how fast you operate and how many procedures you perform, it’s about doing the absolute best job you can every time and treating people the way each of us wants to be treated,” says Dr.

“

WILLIAM A. LEONE JR., M.D. SPECIALTIES Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement, Revision Total Hip Replacement, Revision Hip Surgery For Metal Ion Toxicity, Complex Hip Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Computer Navigated Total Knee Replacement, Robotic Assisted Partial Knee Replacement, Revision Total Knee Replacement, Knee Arthroscopic Surgery

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship, Joint Reconstructive Surgery, Holy Cross Hospital Residency, Orthopedic Surgery, University of Miami

Leone.

THE LEONE CENTER FOR ORTHOPEDIC CARE

Today, we have very effective strategies to prevent and minimize pain.

Emory University School of Medicine

wear and fail. William A. Leone

a better experience, a faster

His patients are no longer

Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S., has seen it

recovery and allowing them

limited to those in their 70s and

happen time and again during

to get back to their lives more

80s – but also patients in their

his 26 years of practice as an

quickly,” says Dr. Leone, who

20s, 30s and 40s who previously

orthopedic surgeon at Holy

has earned a reputation as one

feared surgery because of the

Holy Cross Healthplex 1000 N.E. 56th St. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 954-489-4575 leonecenter@holy-cross.com

Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale.

of the nation’s top orthopedic

perceived pain of going under

surgeons and recently was

the knife and concerns with

the last decade, technology,

named, for the sixth consecutive

how long the prosthesis would

along with effective pain man-

year, a Florida “Top Orthopedic

last.

agement, has made knee and

Surgeon” by Castle Connolly

hip replacement surgery more

Medical Ltd., a healthcare

tive strategies to prevent and

predictable, less painful and

research firm.

minimize pain,” he says. “Our

hether you are a full-time athlete or a weekend

warrior, knees and hips often

”

are the first parts of the body to

The good news is that, during

less risky.

prosthetics have improved and

pedic Care at Holy Cross Hospi-

are expected to survive much

vancements I’ve seen is how

tal is equipped with the latest

longer. More people of all ages

much more comfortable peo-

technology, including computer

now choose surgery to regain

ple are after surgery, resulting in

navigation and robotics to help

quality of life.”

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“Today, we have very effec-

The Leone Center for Ortho-

“One of the greatest ad-

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Arif Dalvi, M.D., Takes A Holistic Approach To Parkinson’s Treatment

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change in walking and balance, and slowness of movement. These symptoms are only the

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tip of the iceberg in treating Parkinson’s effectively, Dr. Dalvi says. “A number of additional symptoms often go untreated without proper testing and

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

monitoring,” he adds.

Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

uses the Unified Parkinson’s

Member, International Parkinson Study Group

which looks at all aspects of

Member, American Academy of Neurology

and impairment from Parkin-

University of Poona Medical School

provides the most information

University of Cincinnati— Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology

and therefore complete details

Columbia University— Movement Disorders

es of the disease.

In his holistic diagnostic and treatment process, Dr. Dalvi Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), the patient to monitor disability son’s Disease. This approach about a patient’s condition, about all of the symptoms that need to be treated at all stagIn the treatment process, Dr. Dalvi works as part of an interdis-

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tating effects of Parkinson’s

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“

When the patient is treated in a holistic manner, the result is a better quality of life. That is my ultimate goal.

Institute is a leader. Board certi-

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”

fied in Neurology and with a

”However it is a much more

ciplinary team of medical profes-

Fellowship in Parkinson’s Dis-

complex disease. Parkinson’s

sionals to consistently provide

ease from Columbia University,

often affects balance, the

continuing therapies that give

NY, he approaches the disease

sense of smell and memory, as

patients the best results. The

from a holistic perspective—

well as causes depression.”

team includes neurosurgeons, as

taking care to diagnose and

About 1 million people in the

DBS surgery can sometimes miti-

U.S. have Parkinson’s Disease,

gate tremor and other symp-

“When we think of Parkin-

with 1 percent of the nation’s

toms, and reduce the patient’s

son’s, we generally think only

population over the age of 60

need for medication.

of the tremors and shaking

diagnosed with it, Dr. Dalvi

associated with the disease,”

says. Symptoms of the progres-

in a holistic manner, the result is

says Dr. Dalvi, a long-time spe-

sive disease of the nervous

a better quality of life,” Dr. Dalvi

cialist in Parkinson’s Disease.

system include tremor, rigidity,

says. “That is my ultimate goal.”

treat all of its symptoms.

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THESMARTERLIFT MAKES SENSE Dr. Rafael C. Cabrera Of Plastic Surgery Specialists Of Boca Raton Offers Time-Sensitive Solution For Facelift Recovery

occurs over time and maintaining it longer.” This procedure will provide

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patients with the long-lasting, youthful enhancement they desire with minimal risk, minimal downtime, no overnight stay, affordability and, most importantly, unparalleled safety. Unlike other “quick-recovery facelifts,” TheSmarterLift will deliver natural-looking results without any awkward tightness, distortion to the corners of the mouth or the dreaded “wind tunnel” look. Dr. Cabrera emphasizes, “Our goal is to help patients live life to the fullest and look as good as they feel.” Dr. Cabrera is a boardDr. Rafael C. Cabrera

“F

inding the time in their schedule to recover is

usually the biggest obstacle for

certified plastic surgeon who trained at NYU Institute of

“

Our goal is to help patients live life to the fullest and look as good as they feel.

patients when considering a

”

cosmetic enhancement pro-

thesia or light sedation and

Reconstructive Plastic Surgery.

cedure,” says Dr. Rafael C.

takes approximately two hours

In practice for more than

Cabrera.

to perform,” he says.

18 years, Dr. Cabrera has a

It’s true. Many of us are

TheSmarterLift uses a dual

state-of-the-art, in-house

juggling work schedules, family

vector approach, correcting

surgical facility with three fully

obligations and busy social

the neck horizontally and the

accredited operating rooms.

calendars, leaving us little time

face vertically to re-create a

Recognized for bringing an

to take care of ourselves.

younger, more natural appear-

artistic approach to his work,

ance. In addition, Dr. Cabrera

Dr. Cabrera, recently selected

has performed a procedure

uses progressive tension sutures

as one of the 10 best plastic

he calls the TheSmarterLift.

that are designed to hold the

surgeons in Florida, offers a

“This is a quick-recovery

correction in place longer. He

full range of surgical and

facial rejuvenation procedure

explains, “We are correcting

non-invasive treatments for

performed under local anes-

aging in the face the way that it

the face, body and breast.

For several years, Dr. Cabrera

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Specializes in Face, Neck, Eyes and Skin Cancer

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS NYU School of Medicine Cornell University Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, New York University Medical Center Member: The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Member: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

LOCATION 951 N.W. 13th St. Suite 4A Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-393-6400 pssbocaraton.com

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MERGING ART WITH SCIENCE Robyn D. Siperstein, M.D., Focuses On Making Dermatology Patients Look And Feel Better

ROBYN D. SIPERSTEIN, M.D.

Robyn D. Siperstein, M.D.

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and lasers for complete facial rejuvenation.

Cosmetic Dermatology

“Whether it’s clearing up

Laser Hair Removal

acne, detecting and removing

Laser Skin Resurfacing

skin cancer or boosting a pa-

Mohs/Skin Cancer Surgery

tient’s self-esteem through the use of cosmetic procedures, our

Removal of Moles, Birthmarks, Skin Tags and Other Lesions

focus is on helping our patients feel and look better,” says Dr.

Sclerotherapy (Vein Treatment)

Siperstein.

Scar Revision

Siperstein Dermatology offers patients of all ages a custom-

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

ized, comprehensive approach to treatment. The highly trained staff utilizes both surgical and

Yale University, Magna Cum Laude

non-invasive treatments including: Excimer & Sciton Laser

Yale University School of Medicine

treatments, Photofacial with Skintyte, Hydrafacials, Dermap-

Board Certified Dermatologist

LOCATIONS

en and the latest in fillers and

hat do you get when

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you combine a love of

art with a passion for science?

“

We can help you to find the best option available to fit your needs.

Ask anyone who has been a

”

patient of Robyn D. Siperstein,

To give patients the best care

techniques to ensure patients

M.D., and they will tell you –

available, Dr. Siperstein now

look and feel the best they

you get a dedicated, caring

offers a concierge option, pro-

can. In addition, Siperstein

and skilled dermatologist who

viding patients with at least 30

Dermatology was one of the

offers the latest advances in

minutes of uninterrupted time

first practices in Palm Beach

cutting-edge cosmetic and

with her.

County to offer Kybella, an

medical dermatological care When it comes to your skin,

Dr. Siperstein’s dedication to

FDA-approved injectable fat

her patients and her practice

dissolver for stubborn chin and

health and beauty go hand-in-

has been rewarded with contin-

neck areas.

hand. That’s why Siperstein

ued success and steady growth,

Dermatology Group offers

allowing her to expand from

available that don’t require a

patients a wide variety of

one to five board-certified

lot of downtime but will help to

medical and cosmetic services

dermatologists in less than five

revitalize your skin and make

in Boca Raton and more re-

years. Her practice offers the

you look and feel better,” says

cently in a state-of-the-art,

latest in cutting-edge treat-

Dr. Siperstein. “We can help you

8,000-square-foot skincare

ments that employ targeted

to find the best option available

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techniques, using injectables

to fit your needs.”

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MEDICAL

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LEADERS IN SPINAL SURGERY

Ashish K. Sahai, M.D., Leads Experienced Medical Team At Spine & Orthopedic Center Ashish K. Sahai, M.D.

to help the recovery process. “The front desk staff are exceptionally professional, courteous,

SPINE & ORTHOPEDIC CENTER ASHISH K. SAHAI, M.D. SPECIALTIES

and always know you by

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

name,” said one recent patient.

Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery

With their unique office atmosphere, fully loaded snack bar that includes “flavor of the day” coffee creamers, and guided meditation, SOC wants the patients to feel connected with the staff and as comfortable as possible. SOC is fully equipped for diagnosing and treating severely debilitating spinal problems, including MRI/X-ray digital technology, state accredited sedation procedure suite, and onsite CLIA & COLA accredited laboratory. This allows Dr. Sahai and

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS Spine Fellowship- Stanford University Orthopedic Residency- Tufts University Medical Degree- University of Iowa Board Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons American College of Surgeons American Medical Association Castle Connolly Top Doctors

shish K. Sahai, M.D. knows there are many solutions

for painful back and spinal

“

We also do reconstructive work for cancer patients.

problems. “We take the time to get to

”

Stanford University, Dr. Sahai

his team to handle virtually any

know our patients and evalu-

holds several patents for spinal

type of spinal condition, includ-

ate their condition, in order to

implants and consults with spine

ing spinal fractures, revision

determine the most appropri-

surgery device companies

spine surgery, kyphoplasty, and

ate treatment,” says Dr. Sahai,

designing new techniques and

motion-preservation surgery.

a board certified orthopedic

implants. With his experience,

“We also do reconstructive work

spine surgeon who founded the

he teaches other surgeons, both

for cancer patients,” he adds.

Spine & Orthopedic Center (SOC)

nationally and internationally,

in Boca Raton seven years ago.

and works closely with area

medical experience, advanced

“When a patient needs surgery,

hospitals, handling highly

technology and compassion-

we use minimally invasive pro-

complex spinal surgery cases.

ate care brings a steady stream

cedures, along with the latest

SOC’s full-service team

Dr. Sahai’s combination of

includes Sergio D. Chacin-

tient said, “Dr. Sahai was able to

fortable, pain-free outcomes,”

Romero, M.D., a board-certified

accurately diagnosis my neck

he adds.

physiatrist who specializes in

problem immediately. He took

pain management; Elizabeth

time to discuss all the options

engineering training as well as

Stoklosa, a certified physician

with me and my family. Now, I

his medical experience from

assistant; and physical therapists

am finally pain free.”

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LOCATIONS 9325 Glades Road, Suite 205 Boca Raton, FL 33434 561-549-9090 280 S.W. Natura Ave. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 561-549-9090

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of referrals to SOC. As one pa-

technology, to achieve com-

Drawing on his biomedical

Florida Orthopedic Society

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MEDICAL STEIGER FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER/1001 AESTHETIC MEDICAL CENTER JACOB D. STEIGER, M.D.

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STATE-OF-THE-ART FACELIFTS Jacob D. Steiger, M.D., Applies Latest Medical Research For Natural Results Jacob D. Steiger, M.D. Board of Otolaryngology – Head

SPECIALTIES

and Neck Surgery.

Rhinoplasty, Revision Rhinoplasty, Advanced Facelifts, Fat Transfer, Midface Lifts, Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lifts), Chin Implants, Lip Augmentation, Skin Resurfacing, Dermabrasion, Chemical Peels, Laser Peels and Otoplasty

a deep plane facelift that goes

For example, Dr. Steiger offers below the muscle level to tighten and lift aging ligaments and restore a sagging jawline, drooping neck and falling cheeks. “Because we are treating the cause of the problem, rather than over-tightening the

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

muscles, we get better, longerlasting results,” he says. Another option is ThermiTight™,

University of Miami Honors Program in Medical Education

a minimally invasive procedure for improving the appearance

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Head and Neck Surgery Fellow in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at University of Michigan Board Certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery

of the neck and jowls. Along with repositioning the facial tissues and adding

rawing on decades of facelift specialty experi-

ence and the latest medical research, facial plastic surgeon

LOCATION

“

That’s why we take a comprehensive ‘reverse engineering’ approach to achieve very natural results.

Jacob D. Steiger, M.D., helps

”

1001 N. Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL 33432 561-499-9339 866-994-FACE (3223) drsteiger.com

women and men achieve a

the initial free consultation, Dr.

vibrancy to the skin, Dr. Steiger

natural, rejuvenated appear-

Steiger carefully analyzes each

may use laser surgery to

ance.

patient’s specific aging pattern

improve drooping eyelids,

in order to determine the most

rhinoplasty to restructure the

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ing a few facial muscles is not

effective way to rejuvenate the

nose or other cosmetic proce-

enough to turn back the hands

face and the most appropriate

dures for problem areas. In

of time,” he says. “That’s why

facelift.

many cases, he injects the

“We know that simply tighten-

we take a comprehensive

“There have been many

patient’s own fat cells in

‘reverse engineering’ approach

significant advancements in

specific locations to restore

to achieve very natural results.”

facelift procedures over the past

fullness in the face.

Patients from throughout

10 years,” says Dr. Steiger, who is

“As most people age, the

South Florida come to Steiger

board-certified by the American

face becomes more rectangu-

Facial Plastic Surgery, a state-of-

Board of Facial Plastic Surgery, a

lar,” he says. “We help patients

the-art medical and surgical

diplomate of the American

regain that youthful, heart-

facility in Boca Raton, for per-

Academy of Facial Plastic and

shaped facial appearance –

sonalized treatments to restore

Reconstructive Surgery and

and they are very pleased with

healthy facial features. During

board-certified by the American

the results.”

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MEDICAL

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THAT MONALISA SMILE

Rebecca Stern, M.D., Uses Novel Therapy To Treat Menopausal Symptoms Rebecca Stern, M.D.

The procedure is done inoffice and generally requires three 10-minute treatments, each six weeks apart, that are no need for anesthesia.

Gynecology

cal treatments, the MonaLisa Touch® is the ideal treatment for women who are looking for a less invasive procedure,” says Dr. Stern. The MonaLisa Touch® is just one of the many services that Dr. Stern offers. She stays abreast of all the newest developments, including da Vinci Robotic laparoscopic surgery, which provides for quicker and easier recovery. This minimally invasive surgical technique can be used to treat

affected by menopause,

few like to discuss many of the

“

I had one patient tell me the MonaLisa Touch® saved her marriage.

symptoms that can impact nation, the MonaLisa Touch®

a wide range of medical prob-

relationships.

utilizes a small laser that stimu-

lems, including endometriosis,

lates collagen production inside

uterine fibroids and uterine

cian and gynecologist, Dr.

the vagina, restoring the vaginal

prolapse, and can be used to

Rebecca Stern has seen first-

mucosa and rehydrating the

perform hysterectomies.

hand how symptoms, including

vaginal walls. It also can be

vaginal dryness and painful

used to treat urinary inconti-

Board of Obstetrics, Dr. Stern

intercourse, can impact her

nence and recurring urinary

has been in practice in Boca

patients. That’s why she

tract infections.

Raton for 18 years and has

became the first physician

“It’s a difficult subject for

A Diplomat of the American

many women to discuss, but it’s

receive numerous awards,

MonaLisa Touch , a revolution-

important,” says Dr. Stern, who is

including the Patients Choice

ary, nonsurgical treatment for

one of just a handful of OB/

Award, Best Doctor Award and

vaginal rejuvenation or vaginal

GYNs in all of South Florida to

Most Compassionate Doctor

renewal.

offer the procedure. “I had one

Award. Her patients describe

Similar to the laser treatments

patient tell me the MonaLisa

her as “skilled, compassionate,

long available for facial rejuve-

Touch® saved her marriage.”

warm and caring.”

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EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS Albert Einstein College of Medicine Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology University of South Florida College of Medicine

LOCATIONS 1001 N.W. 13th St. Suite 101A Boca Raton, FL 33486 561-488-3128 rebeccasternmd.com

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repeatedly been chosen to

in Boca Raton to offer the ®

Menopausal Women’s Health

”

their quality of life and intimate As a board-certified obstetri-

SPECIALTY Obstetrics

tional surgical or pharmaceuti-

hile all women are

REBECCA STERN, M.D.

virtually pain-free, and there is “When compared to tradi-

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BOCA’S SHOULDER SPECIALIST

TOMAN ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE

Toman Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Offers Advanced Care For Injuries And Painful Conditions

CHARLES TOMAN, M.D.

shoulder.

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progress in developing solutions

“We are making remarkable for the future,” he says.

Shoulder Specialist

In keeping with that role, Dr. Toman educates both his

Shoulder Replacement

patients and his colleagues on

Reverse Shoulder Replacement

the latest advances in shoulder

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

treatment. He has trained

Impingement Syndrome

other states and other coun-

surgeons from South Florida, tries in minimally invasive sur-

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gery. He has also cared for competitive athletes, including professionals from the NHL, NFL

University of Miami School of Medicine

and a host of collegiate teams. In addition to sports medi-

Washington University School of Medicine

cine and minimally invasive joint replacement procedures,

Total Joint Replacement & Sports Medicine Fellowship: The Hughston Clinic

LOCATION

Charles Toman, M.D.

national leader in ortho-

7301A W. Palmetto Park Road Suite 100B Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-221-6895 drtoman.com

pedics medicine with

deep roots in Boca Raton, Charles Toman, M.D., understands how to help patients

preserve and improve shoulder function without surgery, help-

I see all our patients myself, including hospital visits when necessary. and “redo” shoulder surgery. “I see all our patients myself,

”

ing patients maintain a high quality of life.

with challenging shoulder

including hospital visits when

conditions.

necessary,” he says. “It’s very

children, my wife and I are very

satisfying to help patients who

active in community activities,”

letes, ‘weekend warriors,’ se-

were considered too frail or too

says Dr. Toman, who previously

niors and other adults return to

old for treatment regain their

served on the board of the

their favorite activities without

shoulder function.”

YMCA. He and his wife finan-

“We specialize in helping ath-

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“

Dr. Toman looks for ways to

pain,” says Dr. Toman, whose

A strong believer in personal-

“As parents with young

cially supported the Haiti earth-

parents are long-time physical

ized medicine, Dr. Toman uses

quake victims of 2010, and

therapists in Boca Raton.

3D imaging studies to deter-

they are volunteers for Opera-

mine the right approach for

tion Walk, which provides free

experienced team at Toman

Today, Dr. Toman and his

each patient. He’s also on the

surgical treatment for patients

Orthopedics and Sports Medi-

faculty at Florida Atlantic

in developing countries.

cine provide both surgical and

University’s Charles E. Schmidt

nonsurgical treatment of shoul-

College of Medicine and a

tance of giving back and con-

der problems, including rotator

consultant to medical device

tributing to the future of our

cuff injuries, arthritis, fractures

companies focusing on the

community.”

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THE DISH ON FOOD, WINE & RESTAURANTS

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAM EFFORT: (Clockwise from top left) Fan Favorite winners Allen Susser, Mark Higgs, Andy Preston, John Offerdahl and Ben Goldman; Judge’s Choice winners Susser, Troy Stradford, Greg McGowan and Offerdahl with cheerleader; Keith Sims, Shawn Wooden, Marco Coleman, Adam Richman, Jeff Cross and Mercury Morris

Offerdahl’s Gridiron Grill-Off Food & Wine Festival Raises $75,000 For Charity Football fans and foodies sampled grilled creations prepared by 25 Dolphins players and area chefs. The Judge’s Choice Champions were former Miami Dolphins running back Troy Stradford and Chef Greg McGowan of Pelican Landing at Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six for their Grilled Spanish Octopus recipe. Attendees voted for their favorite recipes, and their top choice was former Miami Dolphins running back Mark Higgs and Chef Ralph Pagano of Naked Taco’s Key West Shrimp Tacos. “Our sixth annual event was better than ever with incredible football legends and the best restaurants in South Florida coming together to support local children in need,”

“

Our sixth annual event was better than ever with incredible football legends and the best restaurants in South Florida coming together to support local children in need.

“

here was no need for a timeout during John Offerdahl’s Broward Health Gridiron Grill-Off Food & Wine Festival. Guests were too busy enjoying food and entertainment at the annual event. And, of course, raising $75,000 for Offerdahl’s Hand-Off Foundation, which supports local organizations that serve kids in crisis. Offerdahl, a former Dolphins All-Pro linebacker, created the festival in 2010 to merge his love for grilling and football with his passion for helping kids. The event, held at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater in November, gave 3,000 attendees the opportunity to watch Miami Dolphins legends and top chefs go head-to-head in a grueling culinary challenge.

– John Offerdahl, founder, Offerdahl’s Hand-Off Foundation

says Offerdahl, founder of Offerdahl’s Café Grill. “I am humbled and honored to receive so much support from my friends from both the gridiron and the grill.” Grill-Off guests also enjoyed live music, a silent auction, the Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey Tailgate Chal-

lenge, the Samuel Adams Craft Beer Garden, the Allied Kitchen & Bath Backyard Barbeque and Guy Harvey’s Sustainable Seafood Village. Adam Richman, author, actor and television personality from Travel Channel’s “Man Finds Food” and NBC’s food competition show “Food Fighters,” signed copies of his cookbook, “Straight Up Tasty.” The event’s net proceeds benefited Offerdahl’s Hand-Off Foundation, and recipients included 4KIDS of South Florida, HOPE South Florida, Here’s Help, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation, Miami Dolphins Foundation and Taste of the NFL. O For more information, visit gridirongrilloff.com.

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Health To Your

THESE EASY RECIPES ARE DELICIOUS AND NUTRITIOUS

Have you vowed to exercise more and eat healthier in the New Year? First off: Good for you! Secondly: These vegan and glutenfree recipes will help you stay on track without making you feel deprived as you reach for your wellness goals. From “The Chakra Kitchen: Feed Your Body to Nourish Your Spirit” by Sarah Wilkinson, the following four dishes are brimming with nutrients to help fortify your body from head to toe. Using minimal cooking and processing, these recipes help maintain the inherent health potential of the ingredients, passing the benefits directly on to you. Whether you’re searching for a new take on salad, a hearty entrée or a delicious dessert, you’ll find them all here – without the guilt.

CHAKRA SALAD Taste the rainbow! This salad is such a simple concept, but the variety of colors is very pleasing to the eye and lifts the spirits as you eat. (Serves 6-8) INGREDIENTS 1 cup and 2 tbsp. quinoa 4¼ cups vegan stock (made with stock cubes or bouillon powder) 6 large tomatoes, thinly sliced 5 carrots, grated 4 avocados, sliced and tossed in lemon juice 7 oz. mixed leaves

1 cucumber, thinly sliced 2 handfuls kalamata or black olives 2 small red onions, sliced, or handful of chive flowers 1 handful mixed seeds (optional) 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar ¹⁄³ cup olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

“The Chakra Kitchen: Feed Your Body to Nourish Your Spirit” is written by Sarah Wilkinson. It’s published by Ryland Peters & Small – CICO Books – and retails for $19.95. Find it at rylandpeters.com or wherever books are sold.

Rinse the quinoa, and place in a pan with the stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat; simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, until cooked and the grains are tender. Once cooked, turn off the heat, and allow the remaining liquid to be absorbed; then set aside to cool. Place the tomatoes on the bottom of a glass bowl or on individual serving plates. Layer the grated carrots on top of the tomatoes. Add the cooled quinoa in a layer, and then add the sliced avocados and mixed leaves. Layer the cucumber on next. Finish by sprinkling the olives and the red onion or chive flowers over the top. Sprinkle the mixed seeds on top, if using. To make the dressing, simply shake or whisk the vinegar and oil together with the seasoning. Pour over the salad, and enjoy. JANUARY 2016

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AVOCADO, LIME AND RAW CACAO CAKE The combination of tart citrus with rich chocolate is delectable, and the mellow avocado has many health benefits, including high vitamin E content that supports cardiovascular health. The raw cacao is also very nutritious. (Serves 8-10) INGREDIENTS 1 cup shelled hemp seeds ½ cup raw cacao nibs plus 1 tsp. raw cacao nibs, chopped ¼ cup raw cacao powder plus 1 tsp. raw cacao powder (optional) 2½ tbsp. coconut nectar plus 1½ tbsp. coconut nectar or rice syrup (add slightly more if you prefer a sweeter taste) 2½ tbsp. coconut oil, melted and at room temperature, plus 2⁄3 cup coconut oil, melted and at room temperature 5 avocados, chopped Juice of 6 limes 1 lime, sliced TOOLS 7-in. springform cake pan, lightly greased with coconut oil INSTRUCTIONS

To make the base, place the hemp seeds, 1/2 cup cacao nibs and 1/4 cup cacao powder in a food processor, and mix. Add the 2 1/2 tbsp. coconut nectar and 2 1/2 tbsp. coconut oil, and process until combined. Pour the mixture into the base of the prepared cake pan, and push down with a spoon until flat and even. Cover the cake pan with plastic wrap, and place in the fridge while you prepare the topping. Place the avocados in the food processor with the lime juice, 2⁄3 cup coconut oil and 1 1/2 tbsp. coconut nectar or rice syrup. Mix until smooth and creamy in texture, switching to a blender if necessary. Remove the base from the fridge, and pour the avocado topping over it, spreading evenly and smoothly with a spatula. Cover with plastic wrap, and place back in the fridge to chill overnight. To serve, carefully remove from the cake pan, and place on a plate. Decorate the cake with lime slices, 1 tsp. chopped cacao nibs and, if you wish, 1 tsp. cacao powder. Keep the cake refrigerated, and eat within 4 days. 130

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The Butcher Block Grill, a classic American steakhouse combined with a fusion of Mediterranean cuisine, will amaze your senses and satisfy the most sophisticated of palates. Sourcing the highest-quality, all natural beef, poultry and seafood along with locally grown produce, the Butcher Block Grill is committed to providing our guests with ‘naturally delicious’ cuisine and an unforgettable dining experience.

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QUINOA TABBOULEH WITH SPINACH FALAFEL This Middle Eastern-inspired dish is packed with spice, and the chickpeas and quinoa are very protein- and fiber-rich. (Serves 4) INGREDIENTS 1 cup quinoa 2 cups vegan stock (made from stock cubes or bouillon powder) 2¼ cups dried chickpeas, soaked in cold water overnight 4 tbsp. olive oil plus 7 tbsp. olive oil 2 tbsp. raw tahini 1 garlic clove Juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. red chili, chopped, plus 1/2 tsp. red chili, chopped 1 handful cilantro, chopped Sea salt and ground black pepper 1 small red onion 3½ oz. baby plum tomatoes

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1 red bell pepper 1 handful flat-leaf parsley Juice of 1 lime 2½ cups spinach 1 cup gram flour INSTRUCTIONS

Rinse the quinoa under running water, and then place in a pan with the stock. Bring to a boil, simmer for 20 minutes, then turn off the heat and fork through to distribute any remaining stock (this will be absorbed as the quinoa cools). Drain the chickpeas from their soaking water, and rinse. Place in a pan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, and cook for 20 minutes until tender. Drain, and rinse under cold water to cool. To make the hummus, place 1/3 of the cooled chickpeas in a blender with 4 tbsp. olive oil, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, 1 tsp. chili and cilantro. Add 1/4 cup water, and

blend well. Season to taste. Pour into a bowl, cover and place in the fridge. Prepare the tabbouleh by chopping the onion, tomatoes, pepper and parsley. Place in a salad bowl, and mix in the quinoa. Squeeze the lime juice over the top, and season to taste. Cover, and place in the fridge while you prepare the falafel. To make the falafel, roughly chop the spinach, and place in a large bowl. Add the remaining chickpeas, 5 tbsp. olive oil, the gram flour, ½ tsp. chili and 2 tbsp. water, and blend with a hand blender. Season to taste. Form into 8 small patties, about 3 1/4 in. in diameter and 3/4 in. thick. Heat the remaining 2 tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet. Add the falafel to the hot oil (you may need to do this in batches). Fry over a medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side until well browned and hot all the way through. Serve with the hummus, tabbouleh and extra olive oil.

Mozart CafĂŠ, a kosher bistro in the heart of Boca Raton, draws culinary inspiration from modern Israeli and international cuisine. Featuring an eclectic menu of made-from-scratch dishes, Mozart is committed to using only the finest ingredients and providing our guests with aesthetically beautiful dishes the entire family will enjoy.

Fountains Center (Camino Real at Powerline Rd) 7300 W. Camino Real, Boca Raton

561-367-3412

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BEAN FEAST CHILI A traditional chili is one of those all-time classics that works very well as a wholesome vegan dish. Adzuki beans are great alongside black beans as they are low in fat, full of protein and soluble fiber and help to lower harmful LDL cholesterol. (Serves 4) INGREDIENTS 1 cup dried adzuki beans, soaked overnight in cold water and drained 1 cup dried black turtle beans, soaked overnight in cold water and drained 2 tbsp. cold-pressed rapeseed oil 1 red onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, sliced 1 red chili, finely chopped 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 yellow bell pepper, diced 1Âž cup fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. cumin seeds Âź tsp. cayenne pepper 2 14-oz. cans chopped tomatoes 1 bunch cilantro, chopped Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cups brown basmati rice 1 lime, cut into wedges 4 tsp. chia seeds 2 avocados, chopped (optional) INSTRUCTIONS

Rinse the soaked adzuki and black beans separately in fresh cold water. Place in separate pans of water, and boil for 15 minutes; cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Drain, and set the beans aside. Warm the oil in a large saucepan, and add the onion and garlic; sweat for 5 minutes. Add the chili to the pan, and stir; sweat for a further 5 minutes. Add the peppers and mushrooms to the pan with the spices, and stir thoroughly for 2-3 minutes over a medium heat. Add the tomatoes, beans and cilantro. Simmer for 20 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste. Meanwhile, rinse the rice. Place in a medium-size pan with 4 cups water and a pinch of salt, and cover with a lid. Bring to a boil, and then simmer for 25 minutes until all the water has been absorbed. Serve the rice and chili on warmed plates. Add lime wedges, sprinkle the chia seeds on top and serve with the chopped avocado on the side, if using. O 134

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

Clock in anytime at The Ofﬁce. On the Agenda: American gourmet comfort food, microbrews, handcrafted cocktails, and a portfolio of select wines. Take your palate to the next level with a menu of hearty sandwiches, salads, and entrees. Lunch l Dinner l Weekend Brunch l Happy Hour Patio seating available. 201 E. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach l 561-276-3600 theofﬁcedelray.com

Work hard, play hard, eat deliciously.

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FRENCH CONNECTION

Chez Marie French Bistro Offers Slice Of Europe BY LINDA HAASE

rom the bonjour to the au revoir, Chez Marie French Bistro is all oh lá lá. This gem, in a corner of the bustling Polo Club Shoppes in Boca Raton, offers a heaping serving of authentic French fare and charming ambiance. With everything from Coq au Vin to Beef Bourguignon, diners can indulge in a slice of France. The genuineness is enhanced by owner Marie Gattacieca and her husband and chef, Stéphane, who have infused their cozy eatery with culinary creativity and the vibrancy and romance of their beloved homeland. Tantalizing aromas of freshly baked bread, roasted garlic and fresh herbs – complemented by low lighting, soft music and a warm welcome – make for a special lunch or dinner experience. Behind the scenes, Stéphane cooks up divine creations. His father, a pas136

try chef, sparked his love of all things culinary, and he went on to hone his skills at the prestigious Paul Bocuse Institute in Lyon. Many of Chez Marie’s recipes are cherished ones from the couple’s mothers and grandmothers, but they’ve added others, with a twist, like the Seabass Bouillabaisse: pan-seared Chilean seabass served in saffron broth with shrimp, mussels, spinach and spicy aioli on a crostini. We suggest beginning your journey with the Escargots. They’re baked in a heavenly mixture of parsley and garlic butter that nearly made us swoon. Decorum prevented us from drinking the sauce, but

where Chez Marie French Bistro is located at the Polo Club Shoppes, 5030 Champion Blvd., Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-997-0027 or visit chezmariefrenchbistro.com.

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pan-seared scallops rest atop a leek julienne deglazed with Champagne. Wine is an important part of the experience at this bistro. Suggestions for wine pairings are thoughtfully listed on the menu, and there are plenty of tempting options.

The genuineness is enhanced by owner Marie Gattacieca and her husband and chef, Stéphane, who have infused their cozy eatery with culinary creativity and the vibrancy and romance of their beloved homeland. we used every morsel of the hotout-of-the-oven baguette to sop up the last drop. Ditto for the Gratinée Onion Soup – it was bliss in every spoonful. This traditional dish does not disappoint, comprising melt-inyour-mouth caramelized onions, a rich flavorful broth and creamy melted Swiss cheese. The Scallops au Champagne are also a gastronomical delight. Tender,

We ended our culinary voyage with a delectable dessert: the Tarte Tatin. This traditional upside-downbaked apple pie is truly a masterpiece, served warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and roasted almonds. It was a sight to behold – and just the treat we needed to keep us going after a hectic day. Although reservations are accepted here, no RSVP is needed. Marie and Stéphane love visitors. O

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THE CAPITAL GRILLE Town

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.4080 ❘ Lunch and brunch Saturday and Sunday. Dinner nightly.

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

BOGART’S BAR & GRILLE

CHOPS LOBSTER BAR Royal

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

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

Palm Place ❘ 101 Plaza Real S. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.2675 ❘ Dinner nightly.

THE ALCHEMIST 100 Clematis St.

BONEFISH GRILL Shoppes

AMERICAN/STEAKHOUSES 13 AMERICAN TABLE 451 E.

Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

561.409.2061

ABE & LOUIE’S Glades Plaza

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

& Spa ❘ 100 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Manalapan ❘ 561.540.4850 ❘ Dinner Thursday-Saturday. THE ATLANTIC GRILLE The

Seagate Hotel & Spa ❘ 1000 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.665.4900 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. (Lunch Monday-Friday November-May.) BAZILLE Nordstrom, Town

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

CUT 432 432 E. Atlantic

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.9898 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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

Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.3232 ❘ Dinner nightly.

BREWZZI Glades Plaza ❘

FIFTH AVENUE GRILL 821

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

S. Federal Highway ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0122 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

BURT & MAX’S Delray

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

Center ❘ 7000 W. Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.409.3035 ❘ Lunch Saturday and Sunday. Dinner nightly.

DADA 52 N. Swinton Ave. ❘

GARY RACK’S FAT ROOSTER

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

Breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Lunch and dinner daily. THE GRILLE ON CONGRESS

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

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

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

J. ALEXANDER’S University Commons ❘ 1400 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.9875 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. KE`E GRILL 17940 N. Military Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.995.5044 ❘ Dinner nightly.

GRAND LUX CAFE Town

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

Center at Boca Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2141 ❘

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

B I T E S/ FRESH CATCH Enjoy Pristine Seafood And Sophisticated Ambiance At The Atlantic Grille

ucked inside The Seagate Hotel & Spa in Delray Beach is The Atlantic Grille, where bold flavors and fresh ingredients are only part of the “lure.” Live entertainment and colossal aquariums delight the senses, as well as ocean-themed cocktails and the newly expanded seafood menu. The Atlantic Grille is home to a 450-gallon aquarium of tranquil moon jellyfish and a 2,500-gallon shark tank measuring 20 feet wide and 4 feet high. Couple the aquatic atmosphere with live entertainment Tuesdays through Sundays, and you have a dining experience unmatched in town. If you’re into blues, Thursday Blues Nights featuring the Atlantic Blues Band can’t be missed. If brunch is your favorite, The Atlantic Grille will not disappoint. Sip a mimosa while enjoying delectable brunch cuisine, such as the Eggs Benedict

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Trio, featuring Beef Tenderloin Benedict with Béarnaise sauce, Crab Cake Benedict with red pepper sauce and Lobster Benedict with Choron sauce. For celebrations, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, business dinners or other social gatherings, opt for one of two private dining spaces within The Atlantic Grille, including the glass-encased wine

room, with seating for up to 18 guests. Whether it’s a special occasion or a casual bite, The Atlantic Grille caters to every appetite.

The Atlantic Grille is located in The Seagate Hotel & Spa, 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Call 561-665-4900 or visit theatlanticgrille.com.

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taste listings MARIPOSA Neiman Marcus,

Town Center at Boca Raton ❘ 5860 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2320 ❘ Lunch daily.

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

MAX’S GRILLE Mizner Park ❘

SIX TABLES 112 N.E. Second

404 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.0080 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

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

MORTON’S, THE STEAKHOUSE

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

Executive Center Drive ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.3881 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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

Beach Resort & Spa ❘ 100 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Manalapan ❘

B I T E S/

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

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.276.3600 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. PARK TAVERN 32 S.E. Second

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.5093 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. THE PAVILION GRILLE 301 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.912.0000 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday. Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. PIÑON GRILL The Terrace at Town Center ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.7770 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

and dinner daily. TWENTYTWENTY GRILLE Royal

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

Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.421.9272 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOO YOU! TooJay’s Celebrates 35th Anniversary With Tasty Improvements

NYY STEAK Seminole Casino ❘

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

561.540.4924 ❘ Breakfast, lunch

id you know? TooJay’s was first established in 1981 on the island of Palm Beach, making 2016 its 35th anniversary. In honor of the momentous occasion, we decided to check in with TooJay’s to see what they have cooking. Under the direction of new CEO Jim Vinz, a restaurant-industry veteran who joined the team in 2014, TooJay’s has shifted gears and is going in a new branding direction to reinforce its authentic New York deli identity. The menu has been streamlined and concentrated to focus on traditional favorites like Corned Beef, Pastrami, Beef Brisket, Matzo Ball Soup, Chicken Noodle Soup and salads. Guests can also take advantage of a great new offering, Choose Too, in which they can mix and match items (cup of soup, salad, half sandwich) for under $10. The restaurants themselves are getting a fresh update, too, with new decor, flooring, seating and more – all in a New York deli aesthetic. Check out the changes in the Coral Springs TooJay’s, the first to be renovated, which debuted in August. All 26 locations are slated to be made over – so stay tuned!

TooJay’s has multiple locations in Boca Raton and South Florida. For more information, visit toojays.com.

RACKS DOWNTOWN EATERY & TAVERN Mizner Park ❘ 402

BUDDHA SKY BAR 217 E.

Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

561.450.7557

BLUEFIN SUSHI THAI GRILL

861 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.981.8986 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. CAY DA VIETNAMESE 7400 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.0278 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday. Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. FAH ASIAN BISTRO Boca Valley

Plaza ❘ 7461 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.241.0400 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. HOUSE OF SIAM 25 N.E.

Second Ave. ❘ #116 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. 561.330.9191

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

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

KAO TONG 217 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2999 ❘ Lunch and dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

REBEL HOUSE 297 E. Palmetto

KAPOW! NOODLE BAR Mizner

Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.5888 ❘ Dinner nightly.

561.347.7322 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

LA TRE 249 E. Palmetto Park

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

Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.4568 ❘ Dinner nightly.

SALT SEVEN 32 S.E. Second

420 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.5050 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Royal Palm Place ❘

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.7258 ❘ Dinner nightly. 140

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Park ❘ 431 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘

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taste listings 101 Plaza Real S. ❘ Boca Raton ❘

UNCLE TAI’S The Shops at Boca

561.544.8181 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday.

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

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

YAKITORI SAKE HOUSE Royal

MAI HIBACHI 4801 Linton Blvd.

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

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

YAMA JAPANESE RESTAURANT

NINJA SPINNING SUSHI BAR

41 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8688 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO

University Commons ❘ 1400 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.3722 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. RISE MODERN ASIAN CUISINE AND SUSHI 6060 S.W. 18th St. ❘

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

200 N.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.266.9929 ❘ Lunch Monday-Thursday. Dinner daily.

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

CARPE DIEM 110 E. Atlantic

LUCILLE’S BAD TO THE BONE BBQ Regency Court ❘

Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.416.7427 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. SWEET DEWEY’S BBQ 9181

SHINJU BUFFET 7875 Glades

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

Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.488.4040 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

BURGERS

STIR CRAZY FRESH ASIAN GRILL

BURGERFI 6 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘

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

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

TEMPURA HOUSE The Reserve ❘

9858 Clint Moore Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.883.6088 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 142

Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 561.319.9000

561.368.2340 ❘ Dinner nightly.

PA BBQ GRILL 1198 N. Dixie

❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.4448 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

LITTLE CHALET 499 S.

JOSEF’S TABLE Polo Shops ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.923.9378 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

SUSHI THAI 100 N.E. Second St.

THE BOCA BEACH HOUSE 887 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.826.8850 ❘ Breakfast and lunch daily.

BARBECUE

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

SUSHI RAY The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.9506 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.

FONDUE

FRENCH

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

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

CONTINENTAL

DORSIA RESTAURANT 5837 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.961.4156 ❘ Dinner daily.

MISSISSIPPI SWEETS BBQ CO.

SUSHIGO 477 N. Federal

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

Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.1707 60 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.9328 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

561.218.8788 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.270.3569 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly.

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

YOKOHAMA 9168 Glades

SAITO’S JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

THE SEA SOUTH EAST ASIAN KITCHEN 16950 Jog Road ❘ #1015

MAX’S HARVEST 169 N.E.

BOHEME BISTRO 1118 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.4899 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

3011 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.9557 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

8841 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘

ZINBURGER WINE & BURGER BAR Town Center at Boca

HABIT BURGER Delray Place ❘ 1831 S. Federal Highway ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0934 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. M.E.A.T. EATERY & TAPROOM

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

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LA CIGALE 253 S.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0600 ❘ Dinner nightly. LE RIVAGE 450 N.E. 20th St. ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.620.0033 ❘ Dinner nightly. OLIO BISTRO 42 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.6633 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday. ST. TROPEZ 7860 Glades

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

TEA-LICIOUS TEAROOM & GIFTS

4997-B W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray

THE MELTING POT 5455 N.

Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

561.997.7472

BISTRO PROVENCE 2399 N.

Federal Highway ❘ #4 ❘ Boca Raton ❘

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

CASIMIR BISTRO Royal Palm

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

Polo Club Shoppes ❘ 5030

Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.0027 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday. Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. KATHY’S GAZEBO CAFÉ

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

Beach ❘ 561.638.5155 ❘ Breakfast and lunch Monday-Saturday.

LA FERME 9101 Lakeridge

FARM-TO-TABLE/ORGANIC

Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.654.6600 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday.

APROPO KAFE 147 S.E.

LA NOUVELLE MAISON 5 Palms

First Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.1223 ❘ Lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday.

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

FARMER’S TABLE 1901 N. Military Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.5836 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

GERMAN

GARY RACK’S FARMHOUSE KITCHEN Royal Palm

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

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

GREEK ESTIA TAVERNA & BAR Royal Palm Place ❘ 507 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.5800 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

WARHOL PRINTS FROM THE COLLECTION OF MARC BELL THROUGH MAY 1, 2016

WARHOL ON VINYL : THE RECORD COVERS, 1949 - 1987 THROUGH APR. 10, 2016

BOB COLACELLO : IN AND OUT WITH ANDY THROUGH MAY 1, 2016

Support for these exhibitions is generously provided by Beatrice Cummings Mayer, Peter & Christine Raimondi, and Saks Fifth Avenue, Boca Raton. Media sponsor, Boca Raton Observer. Andy Warhol, Cow Wallpaper [Pink on Yellow], 1966. Collection of the Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh. © 2015 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

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taste listings IT’S ALL GREEK 9704 Clint Moore Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.883.6337 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

CASA D’ANGELO 171 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.996.1234 ❘ Dinner nightly.

JIMMY THE GREEK 8221 Glades

D’ANGELO PIZZA, WINE BAR AND TAPAS Addison

Road ❘ #1 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.325.7122 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. RAFINA GREEK TAVERNA The Boardwalk at 18th St. ❘ 6877 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.409.3673 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. TAVERNA KYMA 6298 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.2828 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. TAVERNA OPA 270 E. Atlantic

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.303.3602 ❘ Dinner nightly.

INDIAN SAPPHIRE INDIAN CUISINE Royal

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

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

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

Center at Boca Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.8466 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. DAVITO’S 19635 State Road 7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.482.2323 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. DOMINICS 8177 W. Glades Road

❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.3186 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Westwinds of Boca ❘ 9834 W. Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.6325 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

LA VILLETTA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 4351 N. Federal

Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.8403 ❘ Dinner nightly. MAGGIANO’S 21090 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8244 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. MARIO’S OSTERIA 1400 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.239.7000 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. MATTEO’S RESTAURANT 233 S. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.0773 ❘ Dinner nightly. MEATBALL ROOM Regency

Court ❘ 3011 Yamato Road ❘ Suite A19 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.409.4111 ❘ Dinner nightly. MERLINO’S 9 S.E. First Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.756.8437 ❘ Dinner nightly.

FRANK & DINO’S 718 S. Federal

NICK’S NEW HAVEN-STYLE PIZZERIA & BAR Glades Plaza ❘ 2240 N.W.

Highway ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.427.4909 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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

RISTORANTE SAPORI Royal

Palm Place ❘ 301 Via de Palmas ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.367.9779 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. SICILIAN OVEN Town Center at Boca Raton ❘ 21170 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Suite 9 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.9772 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. SOLITA & MASTINO 25 N.E.

Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

561.899.0888

TANZY iPic Theaters, Mizner Park ❘ 301 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.922.6699 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. TERRA FIAMMA Delray

Marketplace ❘ 9169 W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.495.5570 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

TRATTORIA ROMANA 499 E.

Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

561.393.6715

TUCCI'S FIRE N COAL PIZZA

ARTURO’S 6750 N. Federal

50 N.E. First Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.2930 ❘ Lunch TuesdaySaturday. Dinner nightly.

Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.7373 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly.

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

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE The

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

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NINO'S Fifth Avenue Shops ❘

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

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.865.7785 ❘ Dinner nightly.

1930 N.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.8990 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

CAFFE LUNA ROSA 34 S. Ocean

S. Federal Highway ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.3566 ❘ Dinner nightly.

IL GIRASOLE RESTAURANT 1911

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JOSEPHINE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 5751 N.

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

Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.0668 ❘ Dinner TuesdaySunday.

CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL

LA STELLA'S RESTAURANT

The Boardwalk at 18th St. ❘ 6909 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8838 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

159 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2081 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday.

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

Scamponi from Caffe Luna Rosa

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

Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.9404 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

RENZO’S OF BOCA 5999 N.

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

78 S. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.8858 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday. POSITANO 4400 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2920 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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

9858 Clint Moore Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.470.0112 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. VINO WINE BAR AND ITALIAN TAPAS 114 N.E. Second St. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.869.0030 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

JAMAICAN ROCKSTEADY JAMAICAN BISTRO 2399 N. Federal

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“The Italian Restaurant On The Beach”

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

KOSHER ASIA SUSHI/WOK/GRILL The Fountains ❘

7600 Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8100 ❘ Lunch Sunday-Friday. Dinner Sunday-Thursday. BOCA GRILL Somerset Shoppes ❘ 8903 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.8434 ❘ Lunch Sunday-Friday. Dinner Sunday-Thursday. MOZART CAFE The Fountains ❘ 7300 W.

Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.367.3412 ❘ Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Now Serving Our Brunch & Dinner Menus 7 Days | Live Entertainment | Valet Parking

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PITA ’N GO 22767 State Road 7 ❘ Boca

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

LATIN CABANA RESTAURANT 105 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘

Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.9090 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. CARIBBEAN GRILL 1332 N.W. Second Ave. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.0161 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. THE CUBAN CAFE Plumtree Centre ❘ 3350 N.W.

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

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

❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.9466 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. APEIRO KITCHEN & BAR Delray Marketplace

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

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

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

Raton ❘ 561.430.5458 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

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

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

PUBS/SPORTS BARS BRICK YARD MICRO BREWERY The

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

Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.2540 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday.

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DUFFY’S SPORTS GRILL 21212 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.869.0552 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. GLUTTONOUS GOAT Royal Palm Place ❘

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

561.923.9457 ❘ Dinner

HOLLOWAY'S PUB Royal Palm Place ❘ 504 Via De Palmas ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8445 ❘ Dinner nightly. HOOTERS Glades Plaza ❘ 2240 N.W. 19th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.8903 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS Mission Bay ❘ 10125 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.218.8848 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. MILLER’S ALE HOUSE Shoppes at Blue Lake ❘ 1200 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.9142 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Boca Lyons Plaza ❘ 9244 W. Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.2989 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. TAP 42 The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.235.5819 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. TILTED KILT PUB & EATERY 3320 Airport

Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.5458 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

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THE WISHING WELL IRISH PUB Royal

Palm Place ❘ 111 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ #9 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.5208 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday.

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

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

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

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

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

❘ Dinner nightly.

50 OCEAN 40 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Delray

Beach ❘ 561.278.3364 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sunday. BOCA LANDING Waterstone Hotel ❘ 999 E. Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.9500 ❘ Dinner nightly. BOSTON’S ON THE BEACH 40 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.3364 ❘ Breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Lunch and dinner daily. CITY FISH MARKET 7940 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.1600 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. CITY OYSTER 213 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.0220 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. DECK 84 840 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray

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

Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.571.5220 ❘ Breakfast Friday-Sunday. Lunch and dinner daily. J & J SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL 634 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.3390 ❘ Lunch and dinner Tuesday-Saturday. MUSSEL BEACH 501 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.921.6464 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. RACKS FISH HOUSE + OYSTER BAR 5 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.450.6718 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. TRULUCK’S Mizner Park ❘ 351 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.0755 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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25th Anniversary Gala Performance Sat., March 19, 2016 at 6:00 pm

Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River High School

Artistic Directors: Dan Guin & Jane Tyree

Join us at this special performance recreating highlights from the past 25 years by the amazing guest dancers who brought their artistry to our stage.

25th Anniversary Post-Performance Celebration sponsored by Boca Raton Magazine

Following our Gala Performance join us at Boca Ballet Theatre’s studios to celebrate with the guest artists, patrons, former student dancers and their families from our 25 seasons of dance! Tickets sold separately

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2016 SOUTH FLORIDA LUNCHEON Monday, February 22 | Boca Raton Resort & Club 11 a.m. Check-In | Noon Luncheon

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CHAIRS: CLAIRE AND ALLAN SHERES VICE CHAIRS: MORGAN AND ROBERT SHERES To RSVP contact the Southeast Regional Ofﬁce 561.995.6773 or southeast@ushmm.org

Join us for KidSafe Foundation’s 7th Annual Gala “Shine The Light” on education to prevent child abuse, bullying and internet exploitation

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An Evening with

Sophia Loren Monday, March 28 at 8 pm Dreyfoos Hall Tickets start at $39 Synonymous with grace, beauty and artistry, Oscar-winning actress Sophia Loren captivates audiences with an intimate conversation, ﬁlm clips and question-and-answer period. With support from

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Mercedes-Benz Fort Lauderdale Marvels Of MODS Gala A Major Hit

he Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale recently hosted the Mercedes-Benz Fort Lauderdale Marvels of MODS Gala and raised more than $450,000. Mercedes-Benz Fort Lauderdale was the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presenting sponsor for the 14th consecutive year, Southern Wine & Spirits was the exclusive beverage spon-

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making this one of the most successful galas in the history of the museum.â&#x20AC;? President and CEO Kim Cavendish adds: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I especially want to thank Tom Angelo, who co-chaired the event for the seventh time and secured over $100,000 in items for the auction and a massive level of sponsorships.â&#x20AC;? Guests at the elegant party experi-

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The goals were to make this one of the most ďŹ nancially successful galas in the history of the museum and one of the best in Broward County. We achieved both, raising funds that will support science education in the community.

sor and Wells Fargo was the cocktail party sponsor. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gala was co-chaired by Tom Angelo of Angelo and Banta, Jason Williams of Wells Fargo, Russell Klenet of Russ Klenet & Associates and Broward County Commissioner Stacy Ritter. The emcees for the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festivities were WSVN-TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weekend morning anchors Omar Lewis and Lorena Estrada. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The goals were to make this one of the most financially successful galas in the history of the museum and one of the best in Broward County,â&#x20AC;? says Museum Chairman of the Board of Trustees Jon Ferrando. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We achieved both, raising funds that will support science education in the community. We also succeeded at creating a wonderful evening for over 600 museum supporters to come together at the museum for a spectacular evening. On behalf of the board of trustees and co-chairs, I am very proud of what we accomplished,

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â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jon Ferrando, chairman of the board, MODS

enced a high-energy cocktail reception and a silent auction followed by a delectable dinner and wine pairing. Later in the evening, gala attendees competed for luxurious live auction items, including a week at a luxury home at the exclusive Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica, an 11-day tour of Italy and a week in the Keys. Afterwards, they danced to a live band. The 2015 Marvels of MODS gala was one of Fort Lauderdaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest and most anticipated events of the year, raising funds to support STEM programs, dynamic exhibits and opportunities for MODS to inspire the next generation of visionaries. The mission of the Museum of Discovery and Science is to provide experiential pathways to lifelong learning in science for children and adults through exhibits, programs and films. Founded in 1976 as The Discovery Center, the nonprofit facility serves approximately 400,000 visitors annually. O

For more information, call 954-467-6637 or visit mods.org.

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Levis JCC Celebrates Special Night For Special Needs Dream Builders Reception

n March 9, caring community members and leaders will gather for the Levis JCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 7th Annual Special Night for Special Needs Dream Builder cocktail reception. The annual event, chaired by Barbara and Jerry Lewin and Janice and Abe Obuchowski and sponsored by Craig Donoff, will pay tribute to the continued support of Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Jerry Fedele, president and CEO of the hospital, will be accepting the honor. The Boca Raton Observer is the exclusive magazine sponsor of the event. The reception, which requires a minimum donation of $500, will be held in a private home and is an

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opportunity to showcase the 17 programs of the Schwedelson Special Needs Programs, which include: Marleen Forkas Camp Kavod YearRound Programs, including summer, winter and spring camps; Fit & Fun Sports Program, where skilled coaches and high school volunteers mentor participants; Project RIDE, a bike loaner program providing modified tricycles for children who would not otherwise have the opportunity to ride; Paul Markhoff Otzar Sunday School, an educational program that fosters enriched participation in Jewish life; Schwedelson Young Adult Social Scene & Schwedelson Sunday Social Scene, where adults functioning at a high level of independence

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The reception will be held in a private home and is an opportunity to showcase the 17 programs of the Schwedelson Special Needs Programs. enjoy a variety of weekly activities; Move & Mingle Adult Fitness Program, in which personal trainers teach participants about fitness

equipment and workouts; SAVVY, a self-defense, safety and self-awareness program for teenage girls and adult women; and Year-Round Parent & Caregiver Support Group and Sibling Support Group, facilitated by professionals at Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services. There are many ways for community members to become involved with the Helene & Roy Schwedelson Special Needs Programs. Volunteers are needed for the Fit & Fun Sports Program, Marleen Forkas Camp Kavod and Otzar Sunday School. O For more information, call 561-8523200 or visit levisjcc.org.

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PULL TOGETHER Introducing Florida’s First Charity Tank Pull Challenge

ather your team and pull a 100,000-pound tank at the Tank Pull Challenge on the Florida Atlantic University campus in Boca Raton on Feb. 21 – all in the name of children’s charities. Local gyms, schools, corporations, sororities, fraternities, financial institutions and more will be competing for the fastest pull, the lightest pull and the top fundraiser. Three children’s charities will benefit from the event. Kindness Shared Happiness Squared is a local nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of children in distress, whether physical, mental or financial. It collaborates with other nonprofits to reach as many children as possible. Kindness Shared is a completely volunteer organization; all money raised goes directly to the children.

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Jen Altieri, founder of Kindness Shared Happiness Squared and a resident of Boca Raton, urges community members to get involved. “This is an opportunity to have a unique experience and bring happiness and support to so many children in need,” she says. The second charity, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, supports children who have lost a parent in America’s Special Operations Forces by providing education, happiness and hope. In an effort to recognize the service and ultimate sacrifice of these men and women, the organization is dedicated to helping their children. Third, the St. Philip the Apostle Knights of Columbus Council fund for Colin Michael takes care of medical expenses not covered by insurance for Colin, a baby who requires around-the-clock care for various ailments, including cerebral palsy. The tank that teams will pull has been seen on the TV show “Sons of Guns.” Interested parties are encouraged to sign up quickly as there are limited spots; teams may be as large as 20 members. Every team receives team shirts, a team photo and the chance to “pull” for kids in need. Trophies will be awarded to the winners. The Tank Pull Challenge will offer family fun, friendly competition and a variety of vendors, rain or shine. O For more information, call 561-870-1982 or visit kindnesssharedtankpull.com.

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Boca Raton Museum Of Art To Host Three Andy Warhol Exhibitions

o other artist of the 20th century had a firmer grasp on the zeitgeist, nor a greater impact on contemporary art, than Andy Warhol. Shoe illustrator, filmmaker, painter, sculptor, photographer, printmaker, collector and celebrity, Warhol is one of those few artists who successfully made the transition from studio into popular culture. The Boca Raton Museum of Art presents three exhibitions revolving around Warhol from Jan. 26 through May 1, ringing in the New Year with a pop. “Warhol on Vinyl: The Record Covers, 1949–1987+” offers a lens to survey the artist’s career from his early years as a graphic designer to the cultural phenomenon he later became. Interestingly, the timespans of Warhol’s career and that of vinyl records are nearly identical. The exhibition includes more than 100 album covers, original designs, wallpaper and video. “The Velvet Underground & Nico” by Andy Warhol

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The celebration of all things Warhol continues with “Warhol Prints from the Collection of Marc Bell,” a major installation of more than 100 silkscreens, including the artist’s iconic “Campbell’s Soup Cans,” “Dollar Signs” and “Flowers” and portraits of Marilyn Monroe, Chairman Mao and the Wizard of Oz. All these works come from the collection of Boca Raton’s Marc Bell. As confidante and editor of Warhol’s Interview magazine from 1971 to 1983, Bob Colacello was perfectly placed to photograph Warhol’s world from inside the Factory, documenting the glamorous social scene and its celebrity denizens. “Bob Colacello: In and Out with Andy” is the first solo museum exhibition of Colacello’s photos. Support for these exhibitions is generously provided by Beatrice Cummings Mayer, Chris and Peter Raimondi and Saks Fifth Avenue Boca Raton. The media sponsor is The Boca Raton Observer. Further support is provided in part by the Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council and the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County. Additional support is provided by members and donors. O For more information, call 561-392-2500 or visit bocamuseum.org.

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KIDS of South Florida is pleased to announce Chuck Hood as its new president. After 12 years, 4KIDS’ second president, Doug Sauder, will be stepping down to focus on his expanded role at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale. Hood is joining 4KIDS from the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, where he served as CEO for four years. Hood’s experience in serving and advocating for South Florida’s neediest children dates back to 2001. In 2004, Hood served at the Florida Department of Children and Families as the district administrator of Miami-Dade and Monroe counties’ District 11, leading a team of 3,500 staff members.

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In addition to his professional life, Hood also has a personal understanding of caring for kids in crisis. Hood has opened his own home to a child in the foster care system and served as a foster parent for two years. He and his wife, Christina, have six children. “I believe that there are great days ahead for 4KIDS and the children and families we serve,” Hood says. “I am excited to continue the 4KIDS legacy and work shoulder-to-shoulder with a community who deeply care for children like I do. I look forward to working diligently with the team of dedicated 4KIDS staff, faithful volunteers, loyal supporters, caring foster parents, committed churches and community leaders to reach new levels of care for children.” For Sauder, 4KIDS will remain a part of his life as he continues in the role of board member, he says: “4KIDS is in my heart, and that is not going to change. I still plan on dropping into staff meetings and hosting Taco Tuesday at our house for the young men who age out of foster care. I will be an advocate for vulnerable children as long as God gives me breath.” A home for every child will remain the central vision of 4KIDS. Since it launched in 1997, 4KIDS has worked tirelessly to pursue this vision, impacting more than 20,000 children. Under Hood’s leadership, 4KIDS hopes to impact the modern-day orphan crisis with even more loving foster homes and more unique programs for children and families. O For more information, call 561-869-5770 or visit 4kidsofsfl.org.

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mbassadors, foreign diplomats and philanthropists from around the globe will be returning to Palm Beach this season when the American Red Cross South Florida Region presents the 59th International Red Cross Ball on Feb. 6 at The Mar-a-Lago Club. The ball, considered the highlight of the Palm Beach social season, is being chaired this year by longtime American Red Cross supporter Jeanne Pidot. She will be joined by honorary chairs Patrick Park and Patty Myura. For almost 100 years locally, the American Red Cross South Florida Region has given hope and help to people in their greatest hour of need – meeting the physical and emotional needs of disaster victims, teaching lifesaving skills such as CPR and first aid and supporting military members and their families.

“The American Red Cross depends on the kindness of volunteers and generosity of supporters to achieve its mission,” says Pidot. “I’m honored to chair the International Red Cross Ball in Palm Beach, which has earned the enviable reputation as one of the most important galas in the United States. I look forward to working with the Palm Beach area supporters to continue the impressive work accomplished by so many of its leadership over the years.” Pidot is a nurse by education and training and even served as a Red Cross nurse after the TWA Flight 800 crash in 1996. Her volunteer efforts span more than three decades from Nassau County, N.Y., to the Palm Beach and Martin County chapter. She is a member of the Palm Beach and Martin County Red Cross Board of Directors and is the immediate past chairman of the board. The American Red Cross South Florida Region is part of the largest and most diverse humanitarian relief organization in the United States. More than 3,500 passionate, dedicated volunteers serve nearly 8 million people across Florida’s southernmost counties. Proceeds from the 59th International Red Cross Ball benefit the mission of the organization: to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. O For more information, call 561-650-9105 or email jennifer.whitaker@redcross.org.

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Krug Dinner At Kravis Center Offers Preview Of 2016 Palm Beach Wine Auction

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argareth Henriquez, CEO of Krug Champagne, recently hosted a dinner to preview the 2016 Palm Beach Wine Auction, which will take place on Jan. 21 at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, and celebrate Krug’s participation in the fundraiser for the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. The dinner, held in the Kravis Center’s Shapiro Founders’ Room, featured a five-course meal prepared by Executive Chef Jeff Simms of The Breakers Palm Beach. Guests enjoyed delicacies served with Krug Champagnes.

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“The Palm Beach Wine Auction is all about raising money for children’s arts education,” said Ted Mandes, auction founder and chair, at the event. “Krug and Margareth Henriquez have been integral partners in that mission, and Krug Champagne has become a signature element of our event.” The 2016 event will feature more than 50 lots of remarkable wines and spirits from around the globe, exceptional luxury travel experiences and unique treasures, all under the direction of Michael Troise, former auction director for NY Wines/Christie’s Fine and Rare Wine Department. The evening’s five-course dinner will include sublime fare from a who’s who of awardwinning chefs. O For more information, call 561-651-4320 or visit palmbeachwineauction.org.

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Johns Hopkins To Share Latest Medical Advances At A Woman’s Journey Conference

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ohns Hopkins Medicine will present the ninth annual A Woman’s Journey health conference and luncheon on Feb. 4 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. The conference will share the latest findings on women’s health issues and new advances in preventing, detecting and treating diseases in women. “As women, it is vital that we take control of our health and remain well educated about diagnostic and treatment options,” says Betsy Meany, cochair of the event. “A Woman’s Journey is a rare opportunity to learn from Johns Hopkins physicians and faculty who are exploring the root causes of and innovative treatments for diseases. It will help you make informed health care decisions for you and those you love.” Conference attendees will enjoy a Johns Hopkins heart-healthy breakfast, two seminars of their choosing and lunch with members of the Hopkins

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Presents Third Annual Polo For A Purpose

he Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) announces that PJ Rizvi, Penny Bradley and Visse Wedell will co-chair the Third Annual Polo for a Purpose, and survivor Brandon Phillips will serve as honorary chairman. The event will take place on Jan. 18 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. “Polo for a Purpose promises to be a signature event with talented and dedicated people at the helm,” says Pamela Payne, LLS executive director. “We are privileged that they have chosen to accept this leadership position and support the lifesaving mission of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.” In addition to being the mother of four children, Rizvi is an award-winning Grand Prix dressage rider, both domestically and internationally. She Brandon Phillips, Bruce Steinberg, PJ Rizvi, Piper Apfel and Visse Wedell

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Polo for a Purpose promises to be a signature event with talented and dedicated people at the helm. We are privileged that they have chosen to accept this leadership position and support the lifesaving mission of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. – Pamela Payne, executive director, LLS

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began riding in 1992 as a form of emotional therapy after losing her beloved Michael Block sister, Penny, to a blood cancer. Bradley, an entrepreneur and real estate developer, spent her early life in Yorkshire, North England. A former corporate banker in London, Bradley earned her undergraduate degree from the Institute of Bankers. She obtained her MBA from Columbia University and opened her real estate development business in 2000. Wedell, a realtor associate, has immersed herself in knowing every detail of the real estate transaction, bolstered by her passion for building and creating beautiful spaces of her own. This combination of experience and professionalism gives her a one-of-a-kind approach to her business. During his almost 20 years as a professional polo player with a 5-goal handicap, Phillips has captured some of the sport’s most coveted trophies. Even though he has realized his dream to play at the top of his sport, he credits surviving Stage Four lymphoma as his greatest accomplishment. All proceeds from the Third Annual Polo for a Purpose will benefit LLS’s mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. O For more information, call 561-616-8682 or email pam.payne@lls.org. JANUARY 2016

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JAN. 23 & 24 Remark your calendars – because the shows must go on. After a five-month delay, Madonna will bring her long-awaited Rebel Heart Tour to AmericanAirlines Arena at 8 p.m. on two consecutive nights. The tour was postponed last summer due to production complications, but Madonna promises not to disappoint. “As my fans already know, the show has to be perfect,” she said in a statement. “Assembling all the elements will require more time than we realized. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause my fans. I can promise you this show will be worth the wait. Can’t wait to share it with all my Rebel Hearts out there.” The North American tour kicked off in Montreal in early September to promote the Queen of Pop’s 13th studio album of the same name, and fans can expect a possible special guest, judging from recent shows, which featured the likes of Diplo and Amy Schumer. Tickets for all previously scheduled performances will be honored on the new dates, and refunds will be available at the point of purchase. – Alexa Silverman

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

1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org JAN. 1, 4, 6, 19, 31 Miami Heat Basketball Games begin at 7:30 p.m. JAN. 14-31 “Rapture, Blister, Burn” Show times vary. JAN. 15 Jazz Roots: Salsa Summit: Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra Show begins at 8 p.m.

AmericanAirlines Arena

601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 786-777-1000; aaarena.com JAN. 8-10, 14-18 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey “Circus Xtreme” Show times vary. JAN. 23 & 24 Madonna – Rebel Heart Tour Shows begin at 8 p.m. JAN. 28 Placido Domingo Show begins at 8 p.m.

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A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY: Garth Brooks will take the stage Jan. 14-16 at the BB&T Center

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THEY WILL ROCK YOU: Def Leppard will be joined by special guests Styx and Tesla at 7 p.m. on Jan. 29 at the BB&T Center

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Aventura Arts & Cultural Center

3385 N.E. 188th St., Aventura, 305-466-8002; aventuracenter.org JAN. 14-28 Miami Jewish Film Festival Show times vary.

JAN. 17 Winter Jam 2016 Show begins at 6 p.m. JAN. 29 Def Leppard With Special Guests Styx & Tesla Show begins at 7 p.m.

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JAN. 22 Luis Bravo’s “Forever Tango In Concert” Show begins at 8 p.m.

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JAN. 6 “Ragtime The Musical” Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

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JAN. 10 “Golda’s Balcony” Show begins at 3 p.m. JAN. 16 Arlo Guthrie – Alice’s Restaurant 50th Anniversary Tour Show begins at 8 p.m.

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JAN. 26 Jackie Mason Show begins at 8 p.m.

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Parker Playhouse

707 N.E. Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222; parkerplayhouse.com JAN. 18 Bob Newhart Show begins at 7:30 p.m. JAN. 21 Wynonna & The Big Noise Stories & Song Show begins at 8 p.m. JAN. 28 An Evening With Graham Nash â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This Path Tonight Tour Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Pompano Beach Amphitheater 1801 N.E. 6th St., Pompano Beach; 954-946-2402; livenation.com JAN. 8 Little River Band, Ambrosia & Player Show begins at 7 p.m. JAN. 10 Engelbert Humperdinck Show begins at 8 p.m.

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201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222; browardcenter.org JAN. 6-31 “Diva Diaries” Show times vary. JAN. 14 Kristin Chenoweth Show begins at 8 p.m. JAN. 20 An Evening With Jackson Browne Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

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events JAN. 6 The Sandler Family Major Gifts Event Celebrate the donors who fund the Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign. Guest speakers include Alan Gross, U.S. humanitarian aid worker, and Ambassador Dennis Ross. Takes place at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-852-6084 or visit jewishboca.org. JAN. 9-10 28th Annual Las Olas Art Fair Part 1 Check out fine arts and crafts, enjoy great 186

food and drink and more. Takes place on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-746-6615 or visit artfestival.com.

CELLO AGAIN: Yo-Yo Ma will perform at 8 p.m. on Jan. 15 at the Kravis Center

JAN. 10 38th Annual Oshogatsu Celebration JM Family Enterprises hosts this Japanese New Year’s celebration, marking the Year of the Monkey. Takes place at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-495-0233 or visit morikami.org. JAN. 11 Anti-Defamation League 2016 Lecture Series With Steve Forbes Featured guest speaker Steve Forbes, chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media and a best-selling author, will discuss the current global economy and the implications it has on the Jewish community within a philanthropic spectrum. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-988-2924 or visit adl.org. JAN. 12 JAFCO Meet The Author Luncheon This luncheon will feature Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, whom the Washington Post and Newsweek call “America’s rabbi.” Boteach has authored 29 books, is the founder of the Jewish Values Network and regularly appears on global television. Takes place at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 10

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disorder and the family. Takes place at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 888-944-4408 or visit questforthetest.org. JAN. 15-17 42nd Annual Stuart Boat Show More than 190 exhibitors

will display more than $100 million in boats and marine products. Expanded seminars and kids’ fishing clinics run throughout the weekend. Takes place on Old Dixie Highway at Roosevelt Bridge in Stuart. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 954-522-5515 or visit allsportsproductions.net.

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JAN. 16 2016 Palm Beach Scopus Award Gala Presented by the American Friends of The Hebrew University, the event recognizes extraordinary support from individuals who demonstrate humanitarian concern and contributions to education. Takes place at Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Cohen Pavilion in West Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561-7508585 or visit afhu.org. JAN. 16 6th Annual Jump For HomeSafe Enjoy dinner, an open bar and a silent auction all during a world-class equestrian competition. Benefits HomeSafe, a nonprofit dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and domestic violence in South Florida. Takes place at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-383-9800 or visit helphomesafe.org.

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JAN. 16 The Policemen’s Ball The black-tie dinner dance includes a cocktail reception, a live auction and an awards presentation. Benefits the Palm Beach Police Foundation. Takes place at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561-820-8118 or visit pbpf.us.

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JAN. 16-17 29th Annual Boca Fest This community art festival highlights more than 150 exhibitors featuring a wide range of works. Takes place at Town Center at Boca Raton. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-746-6615 or visit artfestival.com. JAN. 17 Boca Raton Walk For Life Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation will hold its annual walk, which also includes a children’s area with a face painter and a kids’ superhero sprint. Takes place at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. Starts at 8 a.m. For more information, call 561-982-2900 or visit giftoflife.org.

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JAN. 18 Third Annual Polo For A Purpose This event will raise funds for lifesaving blood cancer research and help support local patients and their families by providing critically needed financial aid. Benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Takes place at International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. Starts at noon. For more information, call 561-616-8682 or visit lls.org.

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JAN. 22 Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society Annual Dinner Dance Themed “Nocturnal Jungle,” this elegant evening features cocktails, dining and dancing in honor of zoo animals and conservation. Takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561-533-0887 or visit palmbeachzoo.org.

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JAN. 23 54th Annual Boca Raton Regional Hospital Ball Enjoy dinner, dancing and an exciting live auction with guest emcee Goldie Hawn. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-955-4142 or visit brrh.com. JAN. 23 JAFCO Dream Lounge â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Making Dreams Happen For Children Enjoy inside dancing and outside lounging featuring a well-known South Beach DJ, an Italian menu and exclusive auction items. Sponsorships will provide a birthday wish, a high school graduation or a prom dream for the children of JAFCO. Takes place at Marioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Osteria in Boca Raton. Starts at 8 p.m. For more information, call 954-315-8696 or visit jafco.org.

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JAN. 23-24 27th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Festival Of The Arts An art festival featuring retail stores, fine dining and arts and crafts. Takes place on Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-746-6615 or visit artfestival.com. JAN. 23-24 Seventh Annual Boca Raton Fine Art Show Check out the work of world-renowned artists, including sculpture, paintings, clay, glass, fiber, jewelry, wood and more. Takes place at Sanborn Square Park in Boca Raton. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 941-755-3088 or visit hotworks.org. JAN. 24 13th Annual Solidarity Gala Dinner Friends of the Israel Defense Forces will host this Palm Beach and Broward county event, raising funds for educational and well-being programs for IDF soldiers. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-483-2771 or visit fidf.org. JAN. 25 The Pap Corps Journey For The Cure The Polo Club Chapter of The Pap Corps invites you to attend this annual luncheon featuring a nautical-themed musical revue orchestrated by Michael Ursua, musical director of The Wick Theatre. Takes place at The Polo Club in The Laurels in Boca Raton. Starts at 11 a.m. For more information, call 561-988-9792 or visit thepapcorps.org.

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JAN. 30 23rd Annual Caribbean Cowboy Ball Enjoy an open bar, a wide variety of food, a sizzling live band and the best darn auction in Boca. Benefits The George Snow Scholarship Fund. Takes place at Red Reef Park in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-347-6799 or visit scholarship.org. JAN. 30 Boca Raton Museum Of Art Gala And After-Party This signature annual event, inspired by the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Andy Warhol exhibitions, will include cocktails, a silent auction, dinner, dancing and entertainment by Michael Israel. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-392-2500 or visit bocamuseum.org. JAN. 30 Jeans, Jewels And The J Benefiting the Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center, the evening will feature a cocktail reception, dining, dancing, a casino and a silent auction. Takes place at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561-852-3257 or visit levisjcc.org. JAN. 30 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Black Tie Gala A poolside event featuring cocktails, gourmet dining, dancing and silent and live auctions. Takes place at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-616-8682 or visit lls.org. JAN. 31 Doggie Ball Hosted by Tri-County Animal Rescue, this fun-filled gala includes dinner, live music, live and silent auctions and a decadent dessert table. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 5 p.m. For more information, call 561-482-8110 or visit tricountyanimalrescue.com. O

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happenings flash COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MARTENS AWARD LUNCHEON The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties recently hosted its inaugural Martens Award Luncheon at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. The program included a brief history of the foundation, and the Spirit of Giving Network was honored with the Martens Award for its extraordinary service to the community. Barbara M. Schmidt, author and board member of the Schmidt Family Foundation, provided the keynote address. More than 250 people attended the luncheon.

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JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY LEADERSHIP GIFTS EVENT Premier donors of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County enjoyed an elegant evening of celebration at the recent Leadership Gifts Event at St. Andrews Country Club. The event featured a lavish cocktail reception and dinner, with an inspiring keynote presentation by Ehud Barak, former prime minister of Israel.

1 Matthew Levin, Anne Jacobson and Albert Gortz 2 David Pratt, Albert Gortz, Ed Smith, Marjorie Horwin, Ralph Behmoiras, Richard Steinberg and Ken Pritzker 3 James Satovsky, Phillip DeZwirek and Alan Cornell 4 Ehud Barak and Ron & Meryl Gallatin 5 Larry & Diane Feldman and Bryan & Joanna Drowos 6 Peggy DeZwirek, Amy Ross and Diane Feldman

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UNICORN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION FIRE & ICE HOLIDAY PARTY The Unicorn Children’s Foundation’s first annual Fire & Ice Holiday Party kicked off the holiday season with pizazz at the Royal Blues Hotel. The event, which featured a live DJ and belly dancer, cocktails and fine cuisine, raised awareness about the foundation’s endeavors to help children with special needs excel in their community. More than 50 new toys were collected for children in need.

1 Gwen Taylor and Sharon Alexander 2 Alisa Jaffe and Dean Savell 3 John Sternal, Gregory Fried & Mary Ann Morgan-Fried and Lori & Rafael Cabrera 4 Sabrina Nelson, Max Tucci and Felette Branch 5 Linda & Harry Meran 6 Michelle Yellin, Max Tucci and Sharon Alexander

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UNITED WAY OF BROWARD COUNTY ROCK UNITED BATTLE OF THE BANDS United Way of Broward County recently hosted the 4th Annual Rock United Battle of the Bands contest at Revolution Live. The evening raised $17,000 for local community initiatives, and additional funds were raised from the “Text to Donate” program, which will provide 5,700 meals for neighbors in need. More than 500 music fans attended the event, which featured five local corporate bands.

1 Shutts & Bowen’s band, LLP 2 Vinessa Cirrito, Christina Rodriguez, Jenna Matthews, Caroline Williams and Brittany Holtz 3 Xavier & Gabriella Vicuna and Charlie West 4 Kathleen Cannon and Peter Berg 5 Connie Finley, John & Lynn Offerdahl and Steve Finley

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LIFE 22ND ANNUAL LADY IN RED GALA At the 22nd Annual Lady in Red Gala, hosted by LIFE, the sold-out crowd of more than 600 enjoyed stand-up comedian and “America’s Got Talent” star Howie Mandel at The Mar-a-Lago Club. With a theme of “Masquerade Risqué,” the evening also included musical performances, dancing, a poolside cocktail hour and a gourmet dinner. Gala chair and host Lois Pope reports that the evening raised nearly $800,000 to benefit the American Humane Association.

1 Janet & Mark Levy 2 Robert Kramer and Toni Holt Kramer 3 Edmond, Nicole and Tova Leidesdorf and David Murulli 4 Robin Ganzert, Howie Mandel and Lois Pope 5 Chris Thomas and Maridyth Moss 6 Julie Canner, Michael McDonnell and Suzi Goldsmith

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NEIMAN MARCUS AND PALM BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE KICKOFF It was a night of fashion-filled fun recently when Neiman Marcus Palm Beach joined forces with Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa to kick off the season for members of the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce. More than 100 chamber members attended the reception, which included a scavenger hunt, cocktails, tastings and beauty treatments.

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1 JoAnn & Philip Procacci 2 Albert & Robin Dabbah 3 Mike & Amy Kazma and Eda & Cliff Viner 4 Linda Behmoiras, Carrie Rubin and Lauren Johnson 5 Stacey & Evan Packer 6 Christine Lynn and John Gallo 7 Tracy & Rob Louv

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SUBDIVISION

ADDRESS

BUYER

SELLER

SALE PRICE

PRIOR SALE PRICE

PRIOR SALE DATE

$1,025,047

$5,100,000

05-FEB-10

$31,357

$545,000

16-AUG-04

AZURA

6373 MONTESITO ST

NEIMARK MINDA

TOLL FL X LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BOCA FALLS

21777 WESTMONT CT

MATTHEWS SHIRANI DEVIKA

MATTHEWS TAYLOR

BOCA FALLS

12220 KENTON WAY

KOCARSLAN NIHAT

CARDOSO FLAVIO GALVAO LOPES

$645,000

$655,000

22-JUL-10

BOCA FALLS

21717 FALL RIVER DR

COHEN PAUL

ENGELMAN JASON

$600,000

$779,900

03-AUG-05

BOCA FALLS

21329 GOSIER WAY

GONZALEZ FRANCISCO

SELF DIRECTED IRA SERVICES INC CUST

$505,000

$441,501

25-FEB-15

BOCA GOLF & TENNIS CLUB

3885 CANDLEWOOD BLVD

PAYTEN LISA J

INTERNATL CAPITAL INVESTMENT CO IV

$320,000

$221,000

17-MAR-14

BOCA GOLF & TENNIS CLUB

17222 BERMUDA VILLAGE DR

LESS DAVID A

WACHTEL HARRY M

$400,000

BOCA GROVE PLANTATION

7635 MANDARIN DR

KIRCHER JANET MARIE

US BANK NATIONAL ASSOC TRUSTEE

$605,000

BOCA GROVE PLANTATION

7587 MANDARIN DR

CLARK SANDRA

ELLMAN ED

$415,000

$314,000

08-APR-15

BOCA HARBOUR

771 NE 69TH ST

DOCK BRETT

CASSATA ROBERT J

$1,650,000

$1,300,000

26-MAY-11

BOCA HARBOUR

811 APPLEBY ST

MINERVINI TRACY

KENNEDY KATHLEEN A

$1,730,000

$475,000

30-MAY-13

BOCA ISLES NORTH

19042 CYPRESS CRIK CT

ZELAYA JOSE

FISTEL GUSTAVE

$482,500

$231,000

01-AUG-93

BOCA ISLES NORTH

19434 BLACK OLIVE LN

STEINHART JAIME

PETERS RONALD

$525,000

$189,000

01-SEP-93

BOCA ISLES NORTH

19357 LOST OAKS LN

GARCIA MARLA J

NEWMAN HAROLD R

$455,000

$360,000

31-MAY-11

BOCA RATON RIVIERA

885 NE 6TH ST

JARUSZEWSKI JACEK

BONNOR ERIC

$705,000

$545,000

09-JUL-13

BOCA WEST CC - HAMLET

7362 WOODMONT CT

LEWIN-ARNOUL ELIZABETH

PERLSTEIN ALFRED

$269,900

$170,500

01-JAN-80

BONIELLLOS ACRES

17735 BONIELLO RD

LACHNER FRIEDRICH

DEUTSCHE BANK NATL TRUST CO TR

$860,000

$920,300

27-JAN-15

BONIELLLOS ACRES

17585 BONIELLO RD

PIZZI CHRISTOPHER R

CARBONELL RAMIRO E

$975,000

$110,000

01-OCT-87

BRISTOL POINTE

6670 BRISTOL LK S

PRUZAN EVAN

RUBIN GLENN L

$882,500

$850,000

30-APR-09

BROKEN SOUND CC

2320 NW 53RD ST

SILVERBERG MICHAELE C

LEBWITH JACK

$462,500

$377,000

01-SEP-90

21-DEC-10 $760,300

10-DEC-13

Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

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SUBDIVISION

ADDRESS

BUYER

SELLER

SALE PRICE

PRIOR SALE PRICE

$413,500

PRIOR SALE DATE

SATURNIA

11762 PRESERVATION LN

ONEILL SHEILA M

HOPTA ROBERT

$565,000

SATURNIA

19180 SKYRIDGE CIR

SCOTT JILL

HALLORAN THOMAS P

$615,000

24-AUG-01

SATURNIA ISLES

16011 MATARO BAY CT

JOHNSON BRADLEY ROBERT

KRAUTMAN SCOT

$555,000

$400,000

22-AUG-12

SATURNIA ISLES

9575 BARLETTA WINDS PT

DIDONATO DOMENICO G

NISENBAUM ROBERT

$660,000

$616,972

19-NOV-03

SATURNIA ISLES

15771 VIANA WINDS PT

LALLIER MARIO

BRS FLORIDA PROPERTIES LLC

$762,500

$486,000

18-FEB-15

THE ESTATES

2687 SPANISH RIVER RD

WILSON STEFANIE FROST

LEIBMAN ALEXANDER

$3,250,000

$2,650,000

09-NOV-10

THE OAKS AT BOCA RATON

17622 CADENA DR

FISHER MICHAEL L

RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES OF FL LP

$1,372,150

$18,900,000

07-MAY-13

THE OAKS AT BOCA RATON

17799 CADENA DR

OZE LLC

CLERK & COMPTROLLER PB COUNTY

$993,300

$1,902,258

01-AUG-07

THE SANCTUARY

750 TERN POINT CIR

SCHWARTZ RICHARD M

$750,000

$3,110,000

29-OCT-98

THE SHORES

18536 OCEAN MIST DR

JOHNSON CARL

GUSTAFSSON PATRIK

$485,000

$380,000

13-OCT-09

THE SHORES

18739 OCEAN MIST DR

STAACK VOLKER

KELMAN VLADIMIR

$477,500

$617,000

09-AUG-06

THE SHORES

11187 SEA GRASS CIR

IVANICA MAGDALENA

FEDORIW WALTER

$452,000

$276,800

01-MAR-97

THE SHORES

11307 SEA GRASS CIR

MCGEE JESSICA L

BOCA FL5 LLC

$475,000

$390,400

12-SEP-13

TIMBERCREEK

2899 TIMBERCREEK CIR NW

TOSCANO SUMMER

MULLARKEY PAMELA

$510,000

$150,000

01-JUL-81

TIMBERCREEK

2401 NW 26TH ST

JOHNSON DANNI B

BAUER JONATHAN D

$500,000

$461,000

15-JAN-14

WALKER’S ISLE

7634 NE 8TH CT

ACHORD JOAN B

SANDELMAN LINDA H INDIV TRUSTEE

WOODFIELD CC - KENSINGTON

4285 NW 64TH DR

EPSTEIN ANDREW

FEDERAL NATIONAL MTG ASSOC

$209,000

WOODFIELD CC - KENSINGTON

6632 NW 42ND WAY

WEINBAUM FELICE

BALDWIN ANN ELIZABETH

$245,000

WOODFIELD CC - LANDINGS

6574 NW 38TH CT

NASH MICHAEL

DUVAL ALAIN

WOODFIELD CC - MAYFAIR

6270 NW 43RD TER

THRONE JANE E

U S BANK NATIONAL ASSOC TRUSTEE

19-AUG-05

$1,100,000

11-JAN-10 20-APR-14 $255,000

26-MAR-10

$1,295,000

18-JUL-12

$310,000

19-MAY-14

Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

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The Connor Moran Children’s Cancer Foundation Supports Families In Need BY LICIA AVELAR

magine you’re in the doctor’s office and you just received perhaps the most earth-shattering news of your life: your baby has cancer. The diagnosis is hard enough to process, and coming months promise to be even more difficult as you witness your child’s battle, navigate the complicated medical world and maintain your personal and professional lives. Amid all the confusion and pain, Teri Moran steps in. Moran, whose son Connor was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor at 8 months old and passed away at 22 months, founded the Connor Moran Children’s Cancer Foundation in 1992. The Jupiter organization is the longest-running nonprofit for South 216

Florida families affected by cancer, having helped more than 2,000 so far. “Professional patient support services, most especially for a child, did not exist,” explains Moran of

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would ever have to face this diagnosis alone again.” The nonprofit supports families financially, emotionally, academically and socially at no cost. Funding

I wish there had been someone like me to be with me in the darkest of those ﬁnal days, as I picked out my son’s tiny casket or when I held him in my arms as he took his last breath.

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– Teri Moran, executive director, Connor Moran Children’s Cancer Foundation

her family’s struggles. “In his name, and on behalf of the many other children and families we had met in that short time who also were struggling, I founded the Connor Moran Children’s Cancer Foundation, ensuring that no family

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comes from individuals, civic groups, foundations and corporations as well as occasional grant funding. “No two days are the same,” Moran says of her role as executive director. “Sometimes I am in the clinic doing case management with

parents or coloring with kids while they wait for their appointment or arranging for tires to be put on a car so a family can make it to Miami for a transplant or helping a family say goodbye to their child.” Families are referred to the program through area pediatrician offices, hematology and oncology practices, churches, civic groups and past patients. “I know all too well how unbelievably difficult it is to move forward in your life once you or your child has been diagnosed with cancer,” Moran says. “I wish there had been someone like me to be with me in the darkest of those final days, as I picked out my son’s tiny casket or when I held him in my arms as he took his last breath.” She adds: “It is now my honor and privilege to do anything and everything I can to help a family through their journey.” In recent months, the Connor Moran Children’s Cancer Foundation expanded to include a new program founded by Teri’s eldest son, Brendan, who is a pilot. Above and Beyond connects sick children (who are cleared to fly) with local pilots who take the kids on special flights. Each child gets to assist the pilot with the preflight inspection; sit in the copilot’s seat; and pick a route over his or her house, school or favorite place. The Connor Moran Children’s Cancer Foundation collects food, toys, used cars and boats and monetary donations to support its programming. The nonprofit also needs volunteers to work on its website and help with marketing services, as well as businesses to donate or discount services for family outings. O For more information, call 561-741-1144 or visit connormoran.org.

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