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t’s raining men – which means it’s time for our May Men’s Issue, jam-packed with sports, movies, family, food and all the things guys hold dear. Although we’re largely a female staff, we brought in some pinch hitters to make sure this issue is a home run. And I think we hit it out of the park. We start things off by placing the spotlight on a man who lives his life largely behind the camera: filmmaker Brett Ratner, who recently spoke at the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s The Event 2.0. In this article, we peek inside his exclusive bungalow on the Warner Bros. studio lot in Hollywood – formerly owned by Frank Sinatra and now home to his RatPac Entertainment – and the award-winning director and producer discusses how he rose to the pinnacle of his profession from his humble beginnings in Miami Beach. Personally, he’s one of my favorite directors, so don’t miss “Native Son” (page 54). We also get up close and personal with another man who’s leading the pack in his particular field: Wellington’s Brandon Phillips. After battling – and beating – lymphoma as a teen, he became one of the top polo players in the world and now hosts the annual local Polo For A Purpose event to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. In “Sticking It Out” (page 66), Phillips shares his inspiring tale of survival and his inherent drive to help others. You might want to purchase your tickets now – because we’re predicting “A Banner Year” (page 60) for Florida Atlantic University’s Owls football team, thanks to its new head coach, Lane Kiffin, and the state-of-the-art Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence, opening soon. We talk to Kiffin as well as Athletic Director Pat Chun about how the Owls are most certainly on the rise. Plus, if you’re looking for a fun place to watch the big game, check out “Game On” (page 74), which visits seven South Florida restaurants with loyal followings for various sports teams. And we have a little fun with the male hairstyle of the moment, the “man bun,” in “Knot Your Average ’Do” (page 70). Even if you don’t adopt this trendy look, you might learn something new. Best,

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’m going to buck tradition a bit this month in my letter, which I would typically devote to men. I figured that, since the rest of the magazine is all about guys, I’d share what’s been on my mind lately. The month of May invariably makes me think of my mother. Her birthday is May 15, and Mother’s Day always falls around the same time. But there’s one more thing about this month, standing on the cusp of summer, that reminds me of Mom. For a brief time in my childhood, she liked to celebrate May Day – May 1. This tradition in the U.S. has faded in recent times, but its roots go deep. During the Roman Republic, the earliest May Day celebration was the festival Floralia, in honor of Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers. Since then, cultures around the globe, but particularly in Europe, have celebrated – and continue to celebrate – May Day in a variety of ways, heralding it as the advent of spring or summer, devoting it to the Virgin Mary or the working class and much more. I particularly like the tale of how the king of France received a lily of the valley as a lucky charm on May 1, 1561, and thereafter presented sprigs of said lilies to the ladies of his court. Perhaps my mother had a bit of French blood in her, because she loved giving out flowers – lilies of the valley and lilacs were her favorites – on May Day. As a young child in Illinois, I remember scurrying around the neighborhood with Mom and my brother with a basketful of flowers in the morning. (I’m guessing this took place before we went to school but after most people had left for work.) Per the tradition of early European settlers of North America, we’d anonymously leave flowers on neighbors’ doorsteps and run away before being caught. Sometimes we’d ring the doorbell to up the excitement. After we moved to New Jersey when I was 7 years old, we stopped our May Day ritual. I’m not sure why. Perhaps Mom thought we’d grown out of it – or maybe she had as well. But, lately, I’ve been thinking about reviving our custom. I’ve been living in a new neighborhood for a year now and am ashamed to admit that I only know a few of my neighbors. So, maybe I’ll grab my husband and our dachshund and head out into the cool of the morning with a basketful of lilies. Maybe we’ll ring the doorbell, and, this time, we won’t run away. Because newly reborn traditions – and newly found friends – are worth celebrating.

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an audience to feel like they’re in the Seven Kingdoms and beyond. To create the experience, Djawadi adapted his music for a live performance, as opposed to a television screen. He wasn’t bound by dialogue or TV visuals, enabling him to be creative and let the music tell its own story. He even added some arrangements not on the soundtrack. “I could rearrange the music however I wanted,” he says. The married German-Iranian Djawadi, 42, has composed and produced more than 100 soundtracks and scores for TV and film over the years, including the movies “Pacific Rim,” “Warcraft” and “Iron Man” and the television series “Prison Break,” “Person of Interest” and “Westworld.” In 2011, he was selected to score “Game of Thrones,” based on the best-selling book series by George R.R. Martin. His “Main Title Theme” has become an iconic and essential component of the show. The explosive season six finale included one of the Grammy- and Emmy-nominated composer’s most popular songs, “Light of the Seven,” which also closes the concert. Djawadi hopes that the concert will keep fans, who crashed the tour’s website after its announcement, content as they wait for the show’s seventh – and penultimate

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exactly a perfect match for you if everyone is changing consistently on a consistent basis?” O’Brien says. It’s challenging but not something that he shied away from. Born in Rockland, Massachusetts, O’Brien left home at the age of 17 and moved to South Florida to study business at Florida Atlantic University. After beAllison ing noticed by a Wilhelmina Miami Nazarian scout, he signed a three-year contract, and, when the show contacted him,

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t’s a popular sentiment among Baby Boomers that age is just a state of mind – but the beloved septuagenarians who conspire to overthrow an oppressive bank in director Zach Braff’s “Going In Style” merely prove the obvious: We can’t all be Charles Atlas. Braff, who cut his directing teeth on “Garden State” (2004) and several episodes of TV’s “Scrubs,” in which he became a star, couldn’t have assembled a more likable trio for this caper – Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Alan Arkin – all Oscar winners and national treasures. The theme of Theodore Melfi’s story, getting back at a greedy bank, seems timely. But, although it’s a remake of the 1979 film of the same name starring George Burns, Art Carney and Lee Strasberg, nothing much has changed. Willie (Freeman), Joe (Caine) and Albert (Arkin) have worked together in a steel mill for decades, and now the company is moving its factory to Vietnam and liquidating the employees’ pension fund as part of the reorganization. The three longtime pals, who live next to one another in a workingclass neighborhood and convene in the same diner booth on a regular

basis, leaving chintzy tips for waitress Mitzi (Siobhan Fallon Hogan), are incensed by this turn of events, which will interfere with their plans to hang out with their granddaughters (Ashley Aufderheide as Willie’s and Joey King as Joe’s). In addition to that indignity, the bank is foreclosing on Joe’s home after steadily increasing his mortgage payments. Caught in the middle of a quick and successful bank robbery, Joe is struck by how easy it looks and thinks: “This is how we’ll get our pensions back.” When the others are convinced, the three set about planning the heist, using as their alibi the annual outdoor charity carnival being hosted by their social club, Knights of the Hudson. Although Albert professes to have no interest in a romantic liaison, a feisty supermarket worker, Annie (Ann-Margret), convinces him otherwise. Ann-Margret, you might recall, has 54 years of cinematic conquests that include Elvis Presley in “Viva Las Vegas” (1964); both Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon in “Grumpy Old Men” (1993) and “Grumpier Old Men” (1995); in addition to Pat Boone, Bobby Darin, Steve McQueen, Alain Delon,

Tony Franciosa, etc. But, unlike those grumpy old men – and those in “The OverThe-Hill Gang” (1969), a predecessor of this film’s original version – these would-be bank robbers can’t quite acknowledge that they are in a comedy. Braff never lets his story cross into the realm of goofiness where it belongs. Suspicious FBI Agent Hamer (Matt Dillon) plays it straight, and even the presence of Knights of the

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“The City of Mirrors: A Novel” By Justin Cronin After Nicholas Sparks, author of 18 best-selling novels, read “The City of Mirrors: A Novel” by Justin Cronin, he told Omnivoracious: “I was blown away when I read the first book in this series, ‘The Passage.’ I couldn’t wait to read the next two, and ‘City of Mirrors’ – the third book in this saga – completely delivers.” Indeed, New York Times bestselling author Cronin ends his Pas32

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sage trilogy with a bang. The hardened survivors of a postapocalyptic world full of unspeakable horrors await their future as those who led a recent reign of darkness have been defeated – save for one last member of the former ruling class, bent on revenge and reclaiming power. One final battle will determine the fate of their world, with an unexpected twist that will leave readers stunned. “Readers who have been patiently awaiting the conclusion to Cronin’s sweeping postapocalyptic

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media in print “When Breath Becomes Air” By Paul Kalanithi The thought-provoking memoir “When Breath Becomes Air” by the late Dr. Paul Kalanithi has touched many readers, including Bravo’s Andy Cohen, who called it “a brilliant book that puts everything in perspective,” according to Omnivoracious. The neurosurgeon started writing the book after receiving a diagnosis of stage IV lung cancer at age 36. (He died while still working on the book.) In it, he discusses how gripping storytelling,” says celebrity chef Mario Batali, according to Omnivoracious, about “The Harder They Come: A Novel” by T.C. Boyle. The New York Times best-selling author plumbs the unique nature of father-son dynamics in this book. Inspired by a true story, Boyle explores the volatile connections among a Vietnam vet; his psychologically unstable son; and the son’s much older, paranoid lover. Set in North Carolina, Sten Stensen returns home from a cruise with his wife to find that his son Adam has spiraled out of control. Right-wing anarchist Sara Hovarty Jennings becomes Adam’s protector, but she cannot stop his mental state from worsening and leading to violence – and the biggest manhunt in California history. Library Journal states that “Boyle tellingly explores the anger, paranoia, and violence lurking in the shadowlands of the American psyche – a powerful and profoundly unsettling tale.”

he went from tending to the ill to being the ill in the blink of an eye. Dr. Kalanithi tackles life’s big questions in this No. 1 New York Times best-seller, including, “What, given that all organisms die, makes a virtuous and meaningful life?” and “What do you do when the future, no longer a ladder toward your goals in life, flattens out into a perpetual present?”

The thought-provoking memoir “When Breath Becomes Air” by the late Dr. Paul Kalanithi has touched many readers, including Bravo’s Andy Cohen, who called it “a brilliant book that puts everything in perspective,” according to Omnivoracious.

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demonic speech, small lurches of actual learning, and scenes of minor heartbreak that fill a school day,” notes The New York Review of Books.

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By Nicholson Baker Magician and entertainer Penn Jillette tells Omnivoracious: “Mr. Baker is my favorite writer. I love everything he’s written. He’s careful and brave and that’s the perfect combination.” Jillette recommends “Substitute: Going to School with a Thousand Kids,” a New York Times best-seller that Baker, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award, based on his experience as a substitute teacher in Maine. Underneath the everyday tasks of the role – from show-and-tell to time-outs to nosebleeds – Baker examines the more pressing issues facing today’s public schools: swamped students, weary teachers, slashed budgets and more. He struggles through it all and places readers in a day in the life of a public educator. “Baker has a perfectly pitched ear and a high emotional IQ, and with them captures the flow of banter, amusement, squabbling, dire boredom, perfectly pitched

“Ghettoside: A True Story of Murder in America”

Trevor Noah, host of “The Daily Show,” tells Omnivoracious that “Ghettoside: A True Story of Murder in America” by Jill Leovy “should be required reading…. That is a fascinating account … that will fundamentally change the way you look at the policing problem in America.”

Centered in South Los Angeles, this New York Times best-seller tells “the kaleidoscopic story of the quintessential, but mostly ignored, American murder – a ‘ghettoside’ killing, one young black man slaying another – and a brilliant and driven cadre of detectives whose creed is to pursue justice for forgotten victims at all costs,” according to the book’s publisher. The fast-paced narrative poses crucial questions about why murder happens in our cities and how these rampant killings might be stopped. The Boston Globe says that “Ghettoside” “functions both as a snappy police procedural and – more significantly – as a searing indictment of legal neglect … Leovy’s powerful testimony demands respectful attention.” O

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ohn Legend has a message for fans: “I’m heading out on tour this May and can’t wait to see you all!” The superstar kicks off his Darkness and Light Tour at 7:30 p.m. on May 12 at Miami’s Bayfront Park Amphitheater. His playlist will include many of his hits, including ones from his recent “Darkness and Light” album, which garnered many accolades. “At this stage of his career – which includes 10 Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award for Best Original Song – Legend could’ve continued to play it safe; his mix of secular and spiritual soul has taken him far over the years. But on ‘Darkness and Light,’ Legend pushes beyond his comfort zone for something a bit more ambitious,” notes Pitchfork. Legend, who was born John Roger Stephens in Ohio, learned to play piano from his grandmother, and he sang in the church choir. He went on to make platinum albums, earn

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Musical To Delight At Broward Center For The Performing Arts BY LINDA HAASE

f you haven’t seen the quirky musical “Mamma Mia!,” now’s your chance. But you’d better hurry. The play, which has delighted millions during its long run, is on its international Farewell Tour, with a stop at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts May 19-21. Those of you who have seen the 2008 movie version (starring Meryl Streep) of this Broadway classic know the wacky plot: A daughter’s quest to find her real dad unfolds on the eve of her wedding – but which of the three men from her mom’s past is her real father? As the plot thickens, audiences will be treated to delightful music, and they just may find themselves singing along to the songs, which include ABBA hits “Super Trouper,” “Lay All Your Love on Me,” “Dancing Queen,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “Thank You for the Music” and “Money, Money, Money.” The musical has received rave re-

views, like this one from Entertainment Weekly: “Perhaps the single most ecstatic musical to open on Broadway since ‘A Chorus Line.’ ‘Mamma Mia!’ leaves you uplifted, enraptured and feeling like a number one.” The Broward Center is thrilled to host the popular musical. “Over 50 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make ‘Mamma Mia!’ the ultimate feel-good show,” notes the venue’s website. “Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of their lives.” Get ready for two-plus hours of pure fun. O For more information, call 954-4620222 or visit browardcenter.org.

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NOT READY TO “LET IT GO” Catch Idina Menzel At Broward Center For The Performing Arts BY LINDA HAASE

roadway star Idina Menzel isn’t ready to “Let It Go.” The “Frozen” hit that propelled her to stardom is certainly on her agenda as she embarks on her world tour. Local fans won’t miss out – she’ll entertain them at 8 p.m. on May 24 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Although Menzel, the star of “Wicked” and “Rent” and the voice of Elsa in “Frozen,” enjoys acting, singing brings her the ultimate joy. “I’m the most myself, the most free when I’m singing, when I’m performing. I don’t hide behind anything. I guess I just use music to tell my story,” she tells Reuters. Singing, the Tony winner says, just comes naturally to her. “I’ve been singing since I was born. It’s something I do every-

where I go: in the shower, walking down the street. I don’t need any impetus to do it. I just sing,” she notes on IMDb.

She doesn’t mind the constant requests for her to sing “Let It Go.” “I have a 7-year-old boy, so as a mom it’s such a great message

of empowerment and teaching our kids to really be themselves so I’m just really proud of it,” she tells Reuters. The New York Times praised Menzel, calling her “an entertainer with a phenomenal voice.” Her latest album, “idina,” is “the most personal, introspective album I’ve made,” she notes on her website. Menzel has been lauded for her strong yet emotional performances. The characters she portrays have one thing in common, she told Billboard. “They have these big voices and this big presence... and when they finally let themselves be themselves, that’s when they change the world for the better.” O For more information, call 954-4620222 or visit browardcenter.org.

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Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers To Rock Perfect Vodka Amphitheater BY LINDA HAASE

t’s been more than three years since Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers went on tour. But the iconic band is ready to rock the house on its 40th Anniversary Tour, which hits the stage at 7:30 p.m. on May 5 at the Perfect Vodka Amphitheater. And the way Petty, a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, sees it, this might be the group’s last big tour. “I’m thinking it may be the last trip around the country,” Petty tells Rolling Stone. “It’s very likely we’ll keep playing, but will we take on 50 shows in one tour? I don’t think so. I have a granddaughter now I’d like to see as much as I can. I don’t want to spend my life on the road. This tour will take me away for four months. With a little kid, that’s a lot of time.” Petty has been busy since the group’s last tour in 2014. He’s 42

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hen Hugh Jackman was asked for the secret to his longtime happy marriage to DeborraLee Furness, he had a quick reply. “Happy wife, happy life,” he quipped on the Australian program “Sunrise,” adding that “it’s drummed” into him every day. A joke? We’re not sure, but that oftrepeated phrase – along with its counterpart, “he’s the boss” – may have deeper meanings. And, some experts say, this may not be a good thing. “The terms ‘wear the pants’ and ‘happy wife, happy life’ are used jokingly but have negative con-

notations. They both imply a onesided relationship where one either needs to comply or one needs to please at all times,” explains April Eldemire, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Fort Lauderdale. “There is no sense of ‘us.’ This way of functioning erodes the relationship and causes disconnect.” Jill Lurie, a licensed clinical social worker in Delray Beach, agrees. “This terminology ‘wearing the pants’ suggests more of a rigid dictatorship than a democracy. I don’t believe there needs to be a designated person who ‘wears the pants’ in the

relationship,” she says. “Based on my experience in working with couples, both partners benefit from offering ideas, being heard and making decisions that pertain to the well-being of the couple or family.” There’s a golden rule for healthy relationships, says Eldemire, and it involves being a partnership: “When couples are securely connected to one another, they naturally feel like equals when it comes to decision-making. Happy couples also know when to let their partner ‘take the lead’ in areas where they may thrive, without the fear of

threat or sacrifice. In fact, people that can let their partner guide them and step up when needed make for a more trusting, secure and autonomous relationship.” When that doesn’t happen, Lurie explains, the partner who isn’t in control tends to feel powerless, gets angry or resentful and can demonstrate passive-aggressive behaviors. “This person might withhold helpful information, make hurtful jokes or snide comments and withdraw affection,” she says. “This erodes the relationship instead of strengthening it.” M AY 2 0 1 7

life relations But what can a couple do to fix this? “Come up with a list of things that one excels at over the other, including things that you both do equally well,” suggests Eldemire. “Have a discussion around when it would be appropriate for one person to take charge and when it would need to be mutually agreed upon.” Lurie adds this advice: “Both partners must want to resolve the issue and acknowledge that changes need to be made to improve the relationship and even out the power differential. To begin, honest communication has to occur within a safe environment. The person with

Your relationship shouldn’t be like a seesaw where one is up and the other is down. It should feel like a tennis match where you’re playing doubles. – April Eldemire, licensed marriage and family therapist

the power has to be willing to let go of some of the control and acknowledge that the other partner has valid ideas and concerns,” she says. “Partners can practice listening to the other’s concerns and issues and repeating back what the other has just said, asking for clarification when needed.” Each person should also agree to work on his or her own behavior and not blame the other person for the problems in the relationship. Most importantly, Lurie warns, partners must refrain from uttering putdowns, mean names, sarcastic jokes or remarks that are meant to hurt. Finally, she suggests, removing phrases such as “you should,” “you need to” and “you have to” from one’s vocabulary can improve a relationship almost immediately. So, the next time you’re tempted to say “he’s the boss” or “happy wife, happy life,” think about this:

SIGNS OF IMBALANCE IN A RELATIONSHIP You’re never consulted with or included in decision-making “Context is everything! It really depends on who is saying the phrase, under what circumstances and with what tone of voice. We all tend to joke about relationships because they can be so challenging at times, and humor can be a release,” explains Lurie. “That being said, one thing I’ve learned in my practice and through my own relationships is that the joke-maker is often a hurt or disempowered person trying to take a jab at his or her partner in an indirect way. In this case,

You can’t make even small decisions, like buying a new rug or choosing where to go for dinner, without checking in with the other person You have a deep-rooted fear of disappointing your significant other or making him or her unhappy You feel like you have no “voice” in the relationship Your input isn’t acknowledged or appreciated or seems irrelevant

it can be helpful for the subject of the joke to ask the joke-maker if there is any anger underneath the joke that needs to be discussed.” Eldemire adds this perspective: “Your relationship shouldn’t be like a seesaw where one is up and the other is down. It should feel like a tennis match where you’re playing doubles. Both are on the same team with equal importance, both trusting that, when one serves the ball, the other is right behind supporting them.” O

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MORE THAN MAMA’S BOY How Do We Raise Boys Who Truly Respect Women? BY LISA KAPLAN GORDON

’ve worked every day since I graduated from college. For 20 years, I wrote full-time for a chain of newspapers in New York. After our son, Jake, was born, I quit daily journalism and became a freelancer. When Jake napped, I’d write in the kitchen so I could hear his cries. When Jake attended preschool in the mornings, I’d write in the pickup line. And, when he started school full-time, I’d grab a latte, clean up the kitchen and write in the mudroom that doubled as my office. I don’t write for pin money. I write to pay the mortgage. Whenever Jake returned home, I stopped writing and started momming – helping with homework, carting him to T-ball, cooking dinner. To Jake, I’m a mother first and a writer in my spare time. My husband, on the other hand, writes in a newsroom in downtown 48

D.C. He, too, has worked every day since Jake was born. But he leaves in the morning and returns, usually, late at night. Then he gulps dinner; washes the dishes (because our deal is that I cook, and he cleans); and retires to his upstairs office to tweak stories, pay bills and watch the University of Minnesota Gophers play anything with a ball. To Jake, Greg is the breadwinner,

My son, Jake, has little respect for me. Even though he’s seen me earn bread, hold my ground in arguments with my husband and move mountains on behalf of my family, Jake somehow has a 1950s view of my role in the home – the little woman.

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and no matter how much (or little) time he puts in parenting, he’s always the dad. Do the men in my life respect me? As with beauty, respect is in the eye of the beholder. My husband thinks I hang the moon. I pay half the bills; shoulder most of the parenting; and serve a hot dinner every night because I know he loves hot dinners, and I love him.

Jake, now 20, has little respect for me. Even though he’s seen me earn bread, hold my ground in arguments with Greg and move mountains on behalf of my family, Jake somehow has a 1950s view of my role in the home – the little woman. The other day, when I told him I was going to play poker at a nearby casino, he said, “Did you get Dad’s permission?” I never ask for Greg’s permission. Sometimes I seek input – that’s being a considerate wife – and sometimes advice, like whether I should raise or call if I’m holding pocket 5s. But I never need nor seek permission to play. He’s not my father; I’m not his child. We have a marriage of equals. But that’s not how our son sees it. So, when my editor asked me to write a column about how to raise boys to respect women, I said, “Hell if I know.”

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life parents Instead, I asked Dr. Rachael Silverman, a Boca Raton psychologist specializing in child, adolescent, adult, couples and family psychology. Lead by example, she says. Mothers need to show their sons that they are strong, independent women. If disrespected by a man in front of your son, be assertive, not aggressive, and immediately teach your son what was wrong about what the man said or did. How did it make you feel? Discuss what the man should have done and why. Ask your son to explain back to you what he understood about the situation in his own words so you know it was impactful. Demonstrate respectful behavior. Show respect to other men and women in front of your son, and point it out to him, especially in the face of a disrespectful act toward you. Instill in your son that women and men are to be treated equally and how the stronger person rises above disrespect. Teach your son about gender stereotypes, but do not subscribe to them, Dr. Silverman advises. If your son wants to play with dolls, let him. Otherwise, you run the risk of him generalizing gender stereotypes as he gets older. The goal is to teach your son that the toys or things that are traditionally “feminine” are not less than or off limits. Gender neutral is key. Teach your son boundaries by

The goal is to teach your son that the toys or things that are traditionally “feminine” are not less than or off limits. Gender neutral is key. modeling healthy ones. For example, when playing with him, if he says no, stop what you are doing, and point out that you stopped when he said no because you respect him. Discuss with him how it felt to be respected when he said no. Share traditionally female household chores with your husband and son. Everyone is equal and, therefore, equally responsible. Teach your son about the femi50

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nist leaders and trailblazers in our history and your culture. Point out female lead characters in shows and in politics. Teach your son about the current female leaders and what they are doing. With time and patience, these behaviors can make a difference in the way your son views and treats women. Like any kind of social progress, it’s important to remember that change often starts at home. O

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t seems like my family makes a pilgrimage to one of Orlando’s many theme parks just about every year. Although now teens, my kids still enjoy the magic that Disney has to offer. We’ve stayed in hotels on and off the park properties, and we are always looking for the perfect

place to stay with rooms large enough to accommodate us all. With summer hot on our heels, it’s good to know that you don’t have to go too far (or be a princess, for that matter) to get the royal treatment. The Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort is the per-

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fect place for your staycation. Located within Disney’s Golden Oak residential community of luxury homes, the Four Seasons is Central Florida’s only AAA Five Diamond resort. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway or you’re packing up the whole family, with its 443 rooms (including 68 suites), there truly is something for everyone. A standard room includes a kingsize bed and a queen-size sleeper sofa or two double beds. This works great for a family of four, especially if one of the kids is a bed hog. All rooms are at least 500 square feet, and each comes with a furnished private balcony. Some even offer

a nightly view of the spectacular Magic Kingdom Park fireworks. Need a little more space? Suites range in size from 825 square feet to 3,300 square feet. Through June 12 – and again from Aug. 13 to Oct. 1 – the Four Seasons is offering special rates for Florida residents, starting at $309 a night for a standard room. For guests who prefer views of the Magic Kingdom fireworks, the Florida resident rate for a Park View room is $499 per night. The Golden Oak View Suite, which includes a separate living room, is $799 per night, and the Park View Suite is $999 per night. Check with the hotel for non-Florida

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The Four Seasons is Central Florida’s only AAA Five Diamond resort. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway or you’re packing up the whole family, there truly is something for everyone. resident rates or pricing at other times of the year. The special rates are available only by telephone reservation, and a valid Florida state identification is required at check-in. Although it’s just a short drive to the Magic Kingdom and other attractions, once you settle in, there’s a good chance you will want to spend at least one day (maybe more) enjoying the many amenities on-site. For the kids, there’s Explorer Island, a 5-acre water park packed with family-friendly features, including a splash zone, an 11,008-square-foot lazy river and two 242-foot water slides. There’s also a complimentary Kids For All Seasons program for little ones ages 4 to 12, which includes supervised swimming. For the tween set, there’s a high-end game room with pinball, billiards and all the latest in gaming. There’s supervision on hand, so you

can drop them off and let them hang out. However, children under 12 need to have an adult with them. Want a break from the kids and all that park-hopping? Check out the infinity-edge adult-only pool, where you can enjoy cabanas and hourly amenities. Three Har-Tru tennis courts, a 24-hour fitness center and an 18-hole Tom Faziodesigned golf course round out the adult-oriented options. Looking for a little something extra? Check out the 13,000-squarefoot spa with 18 treatment rooms, four couples’ suites, two waterside spa bungalows and a salon where

contact Four Seasons Resort Orlando is located at 10100 Dream Tree Blvd., Lake Buena Vista. For more information, call 407-313-6868 or visit fourseasons.com/orlando.

staff will make you look and feel like royalty. Even the little ones – both princes and princesses – can enjoy a salon experience. While many hotels offer just one or two on-property restaurants, you’ll have plenty of choices here. Ravello features a modern Italian menu and is open for breakfast and dinner. The restaurant also offers a character breakfast with Goofy on Thursdays, Saturdays and select Tuesdays. Capa is the rooftop steakhouse and bar with an open kitchen, serving Spanish-influenced fare. If you choose to dine on the patio (which is 17 floors up), you can enjoy views of the fireworks. For a more relaxed atmosphere, check out Plancha, located in the

Tranquilo Golf Clubhouse. Dine on Cuban-American cuisine in the lakeside setting, or kick back and order a mojito. If you just want to hang out by the pool, there’s the PB&G. The menu has Southern-inspired Florida fare with a variety of appetizers, sandwiches and salads as well as Southern spirits, beer and wine. Of course, one of the reasons many go to Orlando is the variety of theme parks, and the resort offers complimentary transportation to Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. With everything the Four Seasons has to offer, it’s no wonder that it earned the Five Diamond rating. O M AY 2 0 1 7

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e’s the ultimate hometown boy done good. Hollywood filmmaker Brett Ratner – director, producer and financier of hit movies and prestige television projects – credits his South Florida upbringing for shaping him into the gifted storyteller he is today. Raised in Miami Beach by a single mother, they lived first in a house with Ratner’s maternal grandparents and great-grandmother (all who had migrated from Cuba), later moving to an apartment on Collins Avenue. “Miami is such an amazing place to grow up because there are so many interesting characters,” Ratner, 48, said recently during his keynote speech at the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s The Event 2.0.

An avid movie buff from a young age, he would skip school to watch films and TV shows being shot around town. “The first set I hung out on was actually ‘Scarface,’” he said. “I was an extra in it. If you look closely at the pool scene, you’ll see me.” With a thorough Jewish education that included Hebrew Academy and a semester abroad in Israel, Ratner was laser-focused when the time came to pick a college. “I had dreamed since I was 10 years old of going to NYU film school,” he recalled in Tablet magazine. “That was where my favorite director, Martin Scorsese, learned to make movies.” His rabbi helped him skip two

grades, and, at just 16, he was admitted. “I ended up becoming the youngest student ever,” he says. At NYU, it wasn’t his age that proved to be an issue; it was his lack of connections. “I was from Miami Beach,” he says. “I didn’t know anyone in Hollywood. I didn’t know anyone in the business. At NYU, every single kid was the son or daughter of somebody. Worse off, they were also incredibly talented. I thought to myself, ‘How am I going to make myself stand out from all these kids? How am I going to get noticed?’ So I’m walking down the street one day, and I see Forbes magazine. I take a copy back to my dorm, and I call the magazine and

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get the addresses of all 40 people in it and send a letter with my film to all 40 of them. Over the next several weeks, I get 39 rejections.” But the 40th wasn’t a rebuff. It was a call from Steven Spielberg’s office. Producer Kathleen Kennedy, speaking for Spielberg, complimented Ratner’s efforts and, a short time later, sent a check on Spielberg’s behalf. “It was a few thousand dollars,”

Ratner recalls. “The money was for my film. But it wasn’t really about the money at all – it was about the validation from Steven Spielberg. When someone like that believes in you … it was a huge confidence builder.” Early on, support also came from Al Malnik, the South Florida attorney and philanthropist whose family owns the landmark Miami Beach restaurant The Forge. Taking a young Ratner under his wing, Malnik shaped his

perspective on the industry. Says Ratner: “He wanted me to take my law school entrance exam. He told me, ‘You can only direct one movie a year, but, if you become a lawyer, you can be a studio head and make 20 movies a year.’ I didn’t end up going to law school, but now I’m a director with a company that makes multiple movies a year. He had that incredible foresight of what the future would hold for me.”

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reputation as one of Hollywood’s most bankable directors are “The Family Man,” “Red Dragon,” “XMen: The Last Stand,” “New York: I

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wrong direction or seduce you with the wrong opportunities,” he says. “[Malnik] had so much knowledge and experience and was always there for advice. He knew I was never in it for the money. I was in it to make movies and tell stories.” He began by directing music videos for the likes of Run D.M.C, Public Enemy, LL Cool J, D’Angelo, Deborah Cox and Lionel Richie, among others. By the time he was offered his first movie at age 26, 1997’s “Money Talks” with Chris Tucker and Charlie Sheen, his skill set was well honed. “Go ahead and make a film,” he urges. “I mean, you can work on a film, you can have experience working for an entertainment

Miami is such an amazing place to grow up because there are so many interesting characters.

It’s a relationship he values greatly to this day. “Find a mentor,” Ratner recommends to those with big ambitions. “Find someone who has life experience, who you can bounce ideas off of.” After NYU, he headed to Los Angeles, where Malnik’s guidance continued to keep him on track. “In Hollywood, there are so many people who could steer you in the

company, but, if you really want to be a filmmaker, it’s important that you just go out and do that. By the time I got to NYU, I had already made 50 or so short little movies. When I was at NYU, I made films. Before I directed [“Money Talks”], I had directed 100 music videos. There’s nothing like having that valuable experience because, by the time I walked onto that set and it really mattered – there were huge stars and a lot of money at stake – I had been through so many catastrophes and disasters that I was prepared for anything to go wrong. And, on a movie, everything will go wrong.” Not that wrong. “Money Talks” proved a commercial success and forged a working relationship between Ratner and Tucker, who went on to make “Rush Hour,” “Rush Hour 2” and “Rush Hour 3” together. Out of love for the genre, Ratner continued directing music videos for icons like Mariah Carey and Madonna, but big-budget films were calling his name. Among the comedies, dramas and action movies that have, in total, grossed more than $200 billion and sealed his

Love You,” “Tower Heist” and “Hercules.” As a producer, his major hits include “Running Scared,” “Paid in Full,” “Mother’s Day,” “Horrible Bosses” and “Horrible Bosses 2.” In 2013, Ratner and his business partner, Australian magnate James Packer, formed RatPac Entertainment, a film finance and media company. Malnik’s prediction that his protégé would someday make 20 movies a year was surpassed. The films the company has financed or co-financed since its inception include “Gravity,” “The Lego Movie,” “Jersey Boys,” “Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice,” “Birdman,” “American Sniper,” “Tarzan,” “Me Before You,” “The Accountant,” “Black Mass” and “The Revenant” (which won Leonardo DiCaprio his first Oscar). They also produced and financed HBO’s “Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds” and are behind this sum-

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mer’s “King Arthur” and “Wonder Woman.” To date, the company’s endeavors have won 21 Academy Awards, seven Golden Globes and 17 BAFTAs. Ratner himself was recently honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “When I direct a film, I have to spend at least a year of my life, every day, on that movie,” Ratner explains. “When I’m producing, there’s a lot more flexibility where I’m not actually on set every day making the movie, telling the actors what to do, assembling the footage. I’m more overseeing things. And, as a financier, you’re even more removed from physical production; it’s actually just business. But it’s all rewarding for me. I get just as

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much joy producing as I do financing, even though it’s a smaller part of the process. The films that I direct are not personal to my life, but they’re personal to me in that I feel I can make a real contribution. I’m going to be able to implement my style and personality into that film. As a producer, I want to trust the director, let them do whatever they want to do and then show me the film when they’re ready to release it to the world.” The film he’s most proud of, however, isn’t one of his blockbusters. It’s the 2014 Holocaust documentary “Night Will Fall.” Narrated by Helena Bonham Carter, it follows researchers uncovering a long-lost documentary shot in 1945 by Alfred Hitchcock and Sidney Bernstein about Nazi concentration camps. “At the end of the war, Hitchcock 58

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went and made a film about the camps and the liberation of the camps,” Ratner explains. “It never saw the light of day because the British government didn’t want to cause controversy with the Germans. It wasn’t until a few years ago we got them to give us access to that footage, and we made a film about it. It’s an incredible film. We won a Peabody Award, we won an Emmy, and it was just a film that we’re very, very proud of.” He adds: “Having grown up in a building that was 90 percent Holocaust survivors, it was rewarding for me. Today, anti-Semitism is as prominent as it ever was. It’s scary because history does repeat itself. So I’m very much about keeping the message alive.” These days, his creativity isn’t restricted to the big or small screens. Ratner recently partnered with liquor brand Diageo to release The

key made a splash earlier this year when it was served during the Oscars and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Governors Ball after-party. Ratner is at the top of his creative game and lives a lifestyle most only dream about. What keeps him down-to-earth and his priorities in order? His answer is simple: family. “What I’ve always done from an early age is spend time with them,”

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The Hilhaven Lodge Whiskey

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Hilhaven Lodge Whiskey, named for the historic Hollywood property that Ratner owns. “I bought Ingrid Bergman’s estate, Hilhaven Lodge, which was built in the 1920s,” he says. “I realized early on that it was a place built for entertaining. People who resided there through the years kept up that tradition of having parties in the house, so it seemed to me the perfect place to have its own spirit. The natural choice was whiskey because that’s what was served for decades. The bottle really is a living, breathing embodiment of what the house is – its smell, its style. Ultimately, people all over the world will be able to experience it. It’s a special place, and I just happen to be the owner. It’s really about storytelling. There’s a great story to the house, and it’s the same as when I tell stories for my movies or TV shows.” In fact, the award-winning whis-

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he says. “My great-grandmother was my roommate until I was 13. When I moved to LA, I brought my grandparents out to live with me. Keeping

my family close makes me a grounded person – it doesn’t allow me to get caught up in the success or the hype. Your family knows you from before

you were successful, and they love you for who you are. They gave me a lot of confidence. I knew if I didn’t make it as a director, my mom was still going to love me, my grandparents were still going to hug and appreciate me.” And his most important advice for those hoping to follow in his successful footsteps? “Don’t be afraid to fail,” he says. “Failure is part of the process towards succeeding. You need to go through failure in order to get to success. Stay close to your family, and don’t quit. If you quit, you’ll never know if you could have done it. Work harder than the next guy. Hard work will pay off. I think somebody with 90 percent effort and 10 percent talent is going to be more successful than somebody with 90 percent talent and 10 percent effort. The most successful people in life are the ones that work the hardest. I believe that. I really do.” O M AY 2 0 1 7

A BANNER YEAR BY JOHN BLOSSER

WITH A NEW COACH AND ATHLETIC CENTER, FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OWLS HOPE TO SCORE BIG

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ill Owls fans’ eyes be wet with tears again this year – or will they glitter with triumph? After the last three seasons of Florida Atlantic University (FAU) football plunged from disappointing to depressing, the school has thrown its weight behind a complete reworking of its gridiron program, staff, team and facilities in pursuit of a single, nearly forgotten dream – winning. Can brand new head coach Lane Kiffin, late of the University of Alabama, the Oakland Raiders, the University of Tennessee and the University of Southern California, overcome the bitter legacy of three consecutive 3-9 losing seasons under fired coach Charlie Partridge and lead FAU’s 16-year football program to a victorious season?

ida State University? Go ahead, Owls fans, get your hopes up – because everything looks to be headed in that direction. Kiffin’s talent-heavy recruiting efforts garnered the best rating in Conference USA by 247Sports. Kiffin, who turns 42 this month, was lured to FAU with a five-year $4.75 million contract and is further motivated by a reported $300,000 bonus if FAU wins a national championship. It all begins on Sept. 1, when the Owls face a powerful Navy team in the season’s opening game at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, which seats 29,419 and, if a winning season is in the offing, can be expected to be filled to the brim with joy. But will it be a winning season? “I think it could be,” says Bren-

I’m very honored and humbled for Florida Atlantic to give myself and our staff an opportunity to build a championship program here. There’s no timeline for championships, but there is a commitment to go to work every day to get there. – Lane Kiffin, head coach

On the field against University of Texas at El Paso

Can the glory days of head coach Howard Schnellenberger, when FAU took a Sun Belt Conference championship in 2007 and two post-season bowl victories, be about to return? Perhaps more importantly, can FAU become a big player down the road, challenging the formidable football stature of the University of Florida and Flor-

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dan Feeney, managing editor of the FAU University Press. “Even though the coaching staff is relatively new, the team will have plenty of experience coming back. I think six to seven wins is the safe bet, but I don’t think eight to nine is out of the question if the defense finds an identity.” Kiffin, however, will not go that far – yet.

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Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence rendering; (opposite) Schmidt Center renderings

“There are too many variables and unknowns in the first year of a football program, so we will never talk about a specific number of wins or losses,” he says. “The goal is to build a championship program one brick at a time, and we will get there. When we will get there? I can’t tell you that right now. That’s football. You have injuries. You’ve got all kinds of things that go into that. The football bounces one way or it bounces the other way. It goes through the upright; it doesn’t. That is really the outcome. We never focus on the outcome. We focus on the process, which is what we are doing every day.” Adds FAU Athletic Director Pat Chun: “There’s still a long way to go before the kickoff. I’m not the best prognosticator, but I think we’re right where we’re supposed to be.” Kiffin had one major piece of bait to use when fishing for fresh football talent – the new Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence, which, Chun notes, will be open before the 2018 football season. Launched with a massive $16 mil62

lion gift from the Schmidt Family Foundation in December 2014 – the largest single gift in FAU’s history – the $40 million, 185,000-square-foot center, adjacent to the stadium, will include a weight room, a training room, football practice fields, a sports memorabilia museum, a sports medi-

cine center and facilities for sports performance studies. Equally as important, the facility also will include a 125-seat auditorium, team study rooms, tutoring rooms and computer labs for academic emphasis. The ceremonial groundbreaking was held in January, and, to date,

The Schmidt Center is absolutely critical to the future of FAU athletics. This gift will allow us to teach, mentor and develop our student athletes to their highest levels. – Pat Chun, athletic director

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the fundraising campaign has attracted $28 million in donations in just two years. “The Schmidt Center is absolutely critical to the future of FAU athletics,” Chun says. “This gift will allow us to teach, mentor and develop our student athletes to their highest levels.” Kiffin’s contract is said to include a $25,000 bonus if his team achieves a collective grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

“When I arrived here in fall of 2012, our departmental GPA was at 2.66,” Chun notes. “Now it is at 3.1. At end of the day, any type of athletic program that is going to have long-term success has to achieve in the classroom first.” He adds that student athletics are not extra-curricular activities but, rather, “co-curricular” activities, which require a large commitment of time and dedication from student athletes. “Just the proximity to the beach and great weather is not going to be enough to encourage kids to come to FAU,” Chun says. “For the kids we want, who are championship kids, FAU can offer them the total championship experience, to be surrounded by championship coaches, teachers and advisors who are committed to developing them as a total person and a whole athlete.” At the groundbreaking ceremony, FAU President John Kelly stated: “We are extremely grateful to all the generous donors who have come forward to support the construction of this amazing facility on our Boca

Raton campus. It started with the Schmidts’ vision for a complex that would benefit all our students, and that vision is becoming a reality thanks to our giving community.” The new center, Kiffin says, “will play a huge role in the development of the student athlete. The sports programs here will improve, and wins and losses will improve because one of the many [negatives about] the athletics programs here was facilities. With that changing, it will be great for the complete development of the student athlete, academically and athletically.” His goal is for FAU to compete on the same level as the University of Miami and Florida State University, adding: “We are in a daily routine working to get there.” Football will not be the only beneficiary of the new center. FAU has 21 intercollegiate teams with more than 450 student athletes involved. FAU football began in 2001, and the team has amassed an overall 76115 record since losing its first game to Slippery Rock University, 40-7.

In 2013, the school planned to sell naming rights to the $70 million football stadium to the GEO Group, Inc., a private correctional facility firm, for $6 million over 12 years, but, when fans began to refer to the stadium as “Owlcatraz” and protests erupted, the deal was dropped. Today, it remains FAU Stadium, while the playing surface is named Schnellenberger Field. Kiffin is very excited to be in Boca, he says: “It was a big part of the attraction to this job – the at-

traction of Boca and South Florida in general.” Despite his player recruiting success, he’s still striving for perfection, Kiffin says. “I don’t think we are ever satisfied with the way we finished. We always examine how we could have done something better, to put ourselves in a better situation to get kids that we lost. I do commend our staff that was put together extremely late due to the circumstances of late hires and the playoff game. The staff worked

tirelessly and had a short amount of time to do the best they could to bring the best players they could here. I commend our staff, and, at the same time, we are always going to find ways to improve.” He also has kept busy recruiting new staff, though that job may be finished. “Hopefully, there will be no more changes,” he says. “We are extremely excited about the balance of people we brought into FAU, whether it is people with Florida

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ties or major conference ties. At the end of the day, it is a staff of some great people who will develop our players on and off the field.” Kiffin’s recruiting took on a less Florida-centric approach than is usual for FAU, bringing in athletes like quarterback De’Andre Johnson from Mississippi, DeAndre McNeal from California, Zyon Gilbert from Alabama, Akileis Leroy from Georgia and Logan Peterson from Texas to join 18 returning starters. The diversity is echoed in staffing recruitment, with Kendal Briles of Baylor University as assistant head coach and offensive coordinator, Clint Trickett from East Mississippi Squaring off against opponents

Community College as tight ends coach, Wilson Love from the University of Alabama as head strength and conditioning coach, Keynodo Hudson from the University of Southern California as defensive backs coach and Gary Harrell from Howard University as wide receivers coach. Kiffin turned recruiting into a family affair, with his younger brother, Chris Kiffin, from the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), signing on as defensive coordinator and Kiffin’s dad, Monte Kiffin, leaving the Jacksonville Jaguars to serve as defensive analyst/NFL liaison at FAU. The program set aside $1.7 million for assistant coaches – about $1 million more than last year. FAU released a “Commit To the Owls” recruiting video in which Kiffin looked about as enthusiastic about the school as he might be

Even though the coaching staff is relatively new, the team will have plenty of experience coming back. I think six to seven wins is the safe bet, but I don’t think eight to nine is out of the question. – Brendan Feeney, managing editor, FAU University Press

about doing laundry. The video went viral, but Kiffin’s heavily criticized “blah” nature in the film turned out to be a clever marketing ploy. “We said if we just put out a normal video, nobody’s going to play that outside of Boca,” Kiffin says. “Let’s do like the worst one ever, so then people would put it on TV and say, ‘Look how bad this is.’ All the sudden, we’ve got publicity for the program.” His recruiting success indicates that it worked very well, indeed. Following Navy, FAU will face a daunting schedule, playing the University of Wisconsin Badgers,

the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats, the State University of New York at Buffalo Bulls, the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders, the Old Dominion University Monarchs, the University of North Texas Mean Green, the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers, the Marshall University Thundering Herd, the Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs, the Florida International University Golden Panthers and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49ers. “I’m very honored and humbled for Florida Atlantic to give myself and

our staff an opportunity to build a championship program here,” Kiffin says. “There’s no timeline for championships, but there is a commitment to go to work every day to get there.” Kiffin is so determined to succeed that he promised to make a personal contribution to the FAU scholarship fund for every season football ticket sold, and he even guaranteed an autographed photo for each season ticket buyer. Attendance has been a problem – only 6,000 seats of the stadium were filled for FAU’s final home game last year, or about 20 percent – which makes maintaining a winning spirit difficult. “A packed stadium every Saturday fuels the team and is critical to our success in recruiting and on the field,” Kiffin wrote in a pitch to fans to buy tickets. Chun adds: “We have high-character young men who are committed to their academics, who are committed to being the best that they can be, who want to do something special here, and we have attracted a coach with significant credentials to lead this program, and he has put together a staff that we feel doesn’t take a back seat to anyone in our conference. Every year, we think we have a shot. At the end of the day, it’s a journey.” O M AY 2 0 1 7

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In “Flower Shop Mystery”

Sticking It Out POLO PLAYER BRANDON PHILLIPS OVERCAME LYMPHOMA TO RISE TO THE TOP OF HIS SPORT – AND PAY IT FORWARD

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nspiring others to give back to their community requires both creativity and commitment, says Brandon Phillips, a Wellington resident and one of the nation’s top polo players, who created Polo For A Purpose. Held annually at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington, the popular fundraiser benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. “You have to be original and think outside the box. You never want people to attend charity events because they feel they have to; you need them to want to. Want is the key. Then, to sustain the success, you need a great team involved and behind you all the way,” says Phillips, 38, whose 4-year-old event raised more than $500,000 for the nonprofit in January and had the largest turnout in its history. “My goal each year is to make our Polo For A Purpose event better in every way.” He notes that, this past year, organizers added a live concert by The Gipsy Sound Revolution, formerly the Gipsy Kings, which played right after an elite polo match. “Next year, I want to make it

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even bigger and better,” he says. “I want this charity event to be put on everyone’s calendar for not only wanting to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, but because it is one of the most fun and inspiring events of the year.” Phillips’ passion for the success of Polo For A Purpose is matched only by his love of the game, which sustained him when he faced his own battle with lymphoma at just 14 years old. Phillips, who was born in King City, Ontario, Canada, grew up on a horse farm

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What inspired me the most during my illness was polo. I just wanted to beat this illness and get back to my horses and the polo field. With luck and huge support from my family, I was able to fulfill this goal.

outside of Toronto. Polo was in his blood as his father and brother played as amateurs at the Toronto Polo Club, and two of his uncles were Olympic show jumpers. Phillips rode his first horse when he was only 18 months old; he picked up a polo mallet at the age of 6

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and began practicing. By the time he was 11, he played his first match at the Toronto Polo Club, becoming the youngest polo player there at the time. In June 1992, Phillips noticed severe swelling in his right leg and was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s

lymphoma after doctors found a grapefruit-sized tumor wrapped around his ureter. Though his parents didn’t tell him at the time, the doctor’s prognosis gave him just six weeks to live. He was put on an intensive treatment regimen, enduring months in the hospital, 22 spinal taps, a feeding tube, hair loss and a mouth on fire with sores. “There was no question – I wasn’t gonna die,” Phillips told Elliman Media. “I’ve always looked at it that God was testing me. He threw me a curve ball, and you don’t have a choice. You have to win.” M AY 2 0 1 7

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With some brainstorming, we developed Polo For A Purpose. It was a perfect fit for me. I got to give back to the children and families that are going through the same troubles and fears that my family and I went through years ago, and I’m able to do it through the sport that I love.

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to top polo players, which landed him a job for the following season in Wellington with White Birch Farm. He spent the winters of his final two years of high school in South Florida playing polo, working with tutors and traveling back to Canada during downtime to complete schoolwork. Over the past 20 years of his professional career, Phillips has won many of the most coveted polo tournaments both in the U.S. and internationally, including the USPA Silver Cup, the Gold Cup of the Americas and the C.V. Whitney Cup. He also made it into the 68

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finals of the U.S. Open once and the semi-finals twice. During that time, he served as an ambassador for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the world’s largest voluntary health organization working to fund blood cancer research and provide patient education and patient services. Phillips had long hoped to create an event that would help children cope with cancer. “I was working with Terri Mooney on certain types of polo sponsorships; she gave me the idea about creating a charity. I loved the idea, and, because of my past, it was an easy decision to partner with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society,” says Phillips. “With some brainstorming, we developed Polo For A Purpose. It was a perfect fit for me. I got to give back to the children and families that are going through the same troubles and fears that my family and I went through years ago, and I’m able to do it through the sport that I love.” The Polo For A Purpose event this year comprised a sold-out luncheon; a silent auction; a concert; and a professional polo match including players such as Nic Roldan, Jeff Hall, Jeff Blake and Chris Campsen. There was also a kids’ zone, which featured face-painting, games and bounce houses. The fundraising total of $50,000 far surpassed past efforts, which yielded $70,000 in the first year, $250,000 in the second year and $360,000 in the third year. Next year, it will need to exceed $525,000 to continue its growth streak. In addition to Phillips, the co-chairs of the 2017 event were Grand Prix dressage rider PJ Rizvi, Visse Wedell and Penny Bradley. “Once I developed the program for Polo For A Purpose, it was very easy to inspire and bring on support. The biggest and greatest support Polo For A Purpose received was when PJ Rizvi decided to join our team and help me make Polo For A Purpose what it is today,” says Phillips. “PJ’s sister Penny lost her life to cancer years back,

Photos by Lois Spatz and Tracey Benson

Drawing on his physical strength and positive outlook, Phillips was in remission after five months of chemotherapy. And, once his battle with cancer was considered over, Phillips began to pursue polo more aggressively. “What inspired me the most during my illness was polo. I just wanted to beat this illness and get back to my horses and the polo field,” says Phillips. “With luck and huge support from my family, I was able to fulfill this goal.” A weekend in 1994 at the Connecticut farm of businessman Peter Brant, who’s involved in horse racing and polo, turned into Phillips’ launching pad for a professional polo career. There, he was exposed

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Next year, I want to make Polo For A Purpose bigger and better. I want this charity event to be put on everyone’s calendar for not only wanting to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, but because it is one of the most fun and inspiring events of the year.

and, when I asked PJ to join me with this mission of helping others with the same disease, she jumped on board immediately and has not looked back. Her support and effort is the real driving force behind our charity and has created a snowball effect with inspiring more people to support Polo For A Purpose.” To some degree, Phillips sees his work for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society as something that was meant to be. “There’s a reason I was thrown that curveball,” he told Elliman Media. “Many thousands of people get tested and don’t make it. I did, and there’s a reason, so I might as well do something about it. Feels selfish if you don’t. I was the lucky chosen one to get through it, so I have to try and help someone else.” His Facebook page reveals numerous inspirational quotes, sug-

gesting that the 5-goal handicap polo player often looks for ways to boost his outlook and that of others. Among the quotes are inspiring comments attributed to sports figures like Babe Ruth and Muhammad Ali, as well as the Japanese proverb: “Fall down seven times, With PJ Rizvi at Polo For A Purpose

stand up eight.” Phillips also tweets inspirational messages on Twitter, such as “Anything’s possible if you have the nerve,” and “If you are persistent you will get it and if you are consistent, you will keep it.” One thing the messages all have in common is the idea of improving

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ourselves and what we do for the world every day. “I feel that my experiences give me a unique perspective and chance to connect with and help others,” Phillips told Sidelines magazine. “Being able to tell my story and show that there is always a chance for survival helps me remind those battling cancer that they should continue to believe in their own futures.” With the growth of Polo For A Purpose, Phillips hopes to further build on the event’s Boca Raton support. “Our event has grown since the onset and has expanded across South Florida,” he says. “Each year, we continue to receive more and more support from residents and businesses in the Boca Raton area. I am extremely grateful for the support and wish to keep building on the support of the Boca Raton community.” O M AY 2 0 1 7

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quin Phoenix, Jake Gyllenhaal and Chris Hemsworth. The late Heath Ledger was one of the first to wear a man bun, back in 2007, in line with his low-key, beachy vibe. Even Justin Bieber sported one last year before he went for dreadlocks. While celebs and musicians are typically known for wearing longer tresses, so are

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stand on end? Just mention the “man bun.” Surely you’ve seen this hairstyle in some variation. It’s the masculine take on the popular women’s topknot. Also called the “bro bun,” “hipster bun” or “bro ball,” this look was red hot in 2014 but is still popular today, imparting an anti-establishment air while offering easy maintenance. More recently, the man bun got the red carpet treatment as Best Actor Oscar winner Casey Affleck sported a disheveled low bun with a mangy beard at February’s Academy Awards. He’s not the only Hollywood follower of this love-it-or-hate-it hair trend. Plenty have flaunted the bun or bun-and-beard combo, including Jared Leto, Leonardo DiCaprio, Bradley Cooper, Brad Pitt, Joa70

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more and more sports figures, like Mets pitchers Robert Gsellman, Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard. NBA basketballers Lou Amundson and Joakim Noah as well as Belgian tennis player Xavier Malisse have also done the bun.

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Not to mention professional soccer star David Beckham. “Soccer players are such trendsetters in men’s hair, but what we’re seeing now are the guys who had their hair much longer have all cut it off,” says Joseph Maine, a celebrity, editorial, bridal and salon stylist based at the Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon in New York City. “We’re seeing hair just past the neck now – not even completely shoulder length. It’s a shaggy look that is still very cool. By holding it to shoulder length, guys can do a samurai knot, which is half up, half down.” Even as men’s hair preferences evolve, the bun has staying power. “For most guys, it takes them so long to grow out their hair, so I don’t see it disappearing any time soon,” Maine says. “It’s a good look, especially when men pair it with a beard. Living here in New York, it is very much the Brooklyn style to have a beard and a man bun.”

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overly polished hair, which stole the scene only a few years back,” Sedita says. “Other men with longer hair may choose to wear this look because it is not a hairstyle at all but is simply practical and convenient. Just ask any sports player or gymgoer or Cross Fitter on any hot summer’s day and, of course, any surfer waiting to catch the waves.” For athletic guys with long hair, he reasons, the man bun keeps locks

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going-out look with a samurai knot on the weekends; a serious, controlled man bun for the office; or a free-flowing mane for the gym. “So many guys who have jobs in finance and real estate during the day want to have longer hair 72

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under control and off the face. According to Matt Fugate, a Kérastase consulting hairstylist, there’s no need to overthink it: “Some men prefer the bun because it keeps their hair off of their neck and also heightens their look. At the end of the day, most men love this look because it’s just plain simple.” One thing is for sure: This ’do ain’t new. The man bun Antonio has been around for centuries Costa in various Asian and Pacific Is-

lander cultures, among others. In the 1300s, among the Māori, the native people of New Zealand, high-ranking men wore a tikitiki, or a topknot. Korean scholars and noblemen during the Joseon Dynasty put their hair in a sangtu, or a knot at the top of their heads. It was a sign of manhood as this style was worn once a man was married. And, in Japan, samurai wore the traditional topknot, called a chonmage, to keep their helmets in place. Today, rikishi, or active wrestlers, continue wearing a version of the topknot, according to the Japan Sumo Association. What’s more, only certain approved master hairdressers in Japan are permitted to craft a chonmage. Maintaining the ’do is no easy feat. Four wooden combs are used, and then a stick styles the look while the knot is tied with waxed strips of paper. It’s secured with a special wax pomade. Thankfully, these days, it is a lot easier to manage an average man bun. First and foremost, says Maine, start with a good haircut. “It should be super textured and cut into – not very even,” he says. “Secondly, you don’t want it to be too shiny clean. Having a little grit to it is certainly helpful. There are plenty of guys that rarely wash their hair; they just rinse it really

well when they shower and then use grooming cream. I told one of my clients that he can also use sunblock in his hair because it has a matte finish and dirties up the hair a bit. It gives it a second- or third-day feel even right after washing. And it smells great.” For those who want to try the look, there are a few styling options. “The topknot is precisely placed by the vertex of the scalp and is half the length (6-8 inches) of a ‘bun’ (10 inches or more),” Sedita explains. “A signature detail is a few pieces of loose hair left out toward the end of the knot like a short tail. The topknot can be worn with the long hair on the sides and nape of the neck combed up and back, joining into the knot. Or this can be worn with just the top portion, from the fron-

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FIT TO BE TIED While many guys can sport the style with aplomb, ladies, for the most part, don’t approve. In fact, a writer on Gurl.com called it “the male version of the culotte.” (A trendy but tough style of pant to wear, by any woman’s admission.) “I don’t want to put words in women’s mouths, but I used to have a man bun, so I know from personal experience that they either loved it or hated it,” says Fugate. “I found there wasn’t really an in-between.” More than 60 percent of 1,000 women surveyed by Californiabased West Coast Shaving said they either don’t like the man bun or completely despise it. The company also found that 58 percent of women said they would never date a guy with a man bun, and 74 percent re-

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in which two guys actually went around attempting to snip off people’s man buns. Why so many haters? Part of the man bun backlash might simply be that it challenges traditional male and female norms. Maybe the next men’s hair trend – man bangs, anyone? – will have more fans. “The great thing about men’s hairstyles for 2017 is that anything

goes,” says Sedita. “Paired with fashion accessories, a hairstyle can show off individuality and embrace the overall personality. Longer, balanced hair is coming onto the scene. It’s a longer, fuller and more layered variation between the ‘Mad Men’ and hipster haircut – a hybrid, more naturally flowing for a softer, less slick finish. The type you can run your fingers through!” O

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GAME ON SUPPORT YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS WITH FELLOW FANS AT THESE AREA HANGOUTS

Why be sidelined on the couch when you can get your game on with your crew, cheering on your favorite team in HD at a sports bar near you? It’s the next best thing to being at the stadium. The brews are cold, and team spirit is at fever pitch. Chances are your tribe – whether college or pro – has a place to call its own in South Florida. Here’s a sampling of hangouts for sports fanatics of all stripes. So join the crowd – and party on. You’re in good company. BY DEBRA BANERJEE

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BRU’S ROOM Pompano Beach

Bru’s Room, long home to Dolphins fans, offers an array of craft drafts and bottled beer. Although no longer part of the original franchise started by former Dolphins linebacker Bob Brudzinski, who has locations throughout Palm Beach and Broward counties, the Pompano Bru’s Room is known to draw Florida home team fans.

OLD KEY LIME HOUSE Lantana

You can take the Gator out of the swamp, but you can’t take the swamp out of the Gator. At Old Key Lime House, University of Florida Gators are in their element. The familyowned and operated bar and grill on the Intracoastal is prime Gator country. The Palm Beach Gator Club has been meeting for game viewing parties at the historic restaurant for 14 years, says owner and ardent Gators fan Ryan Cordero, who took over the family business.

do a pub crawl without ever leaving the restaurant. Cordero, decked out in an orangeand-blue Gators tuxedo, is the ringmaster and leader of the “Gatorholics.” At halftime, “the staff puts on a hell of a show,” Cordero says, doing routines like Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” dance. “It’s like nothing else,” he says. One hundred percent of proceeds from halftime raffles go to the Alumni Association scholarship foundation. “We’ve donated 50 or 60 scholarships over the years,” Cordero says. When the Gators score, “it’s cha-

You can take the Gator out of the swamp, but you can’t take the swamp out of the Gator. At Old Key Lime House, University of Florida Gators are in their element. The family-owned and operated bar and grill on the Intracoastal is prime Gator country. The place is “swamped” during games, he says. “Old Key Lime House is our biggest fundraising viewing location,” says Ryan Pender, president of the Palm Beach Gator Club. “Ryan [Cordero] and his staff do an amazing job raising money for our club for scholarships. Being Gator-owned and operated, they really bring an awesome game day vibe.” Fans watch the games on 50 70inch HD TVs. With five bars decorated with Gator gear, patrons can 76

os, pandemonium,” Cordero says, and time for Jell-O shots – 3,000 to 8,000 shots per game! The party gets wet and wild during championship games when fans do the “Gator cannonball” off the dock for a free Gator club shirt and a drink. “There’s a saying: ‘If you can’t be in the swamp, little brother, be here,’” says Cordero. CONTACT: 300 E. Ocean Ave., Lantana, 561-582-1889, oldkeylimehouse.com

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With three separate bars, a patio bar and a lo , Bru’s Room is what you want a sports bar to be, with good eats – did we mention the beer? – and plenty of Florida team memorabilia and ﬂat-screen TVs for prime viewing. With three separate bars, a patio bar and a loft, Bru’s Room is what you want a sports bar to be, with good eats – did we mention the beer? – and plenty of team memorabilia and flat-screen TVs for prime viewing. Manager Richie Prisco says Bru’s Room gets loud with a “good crowd” during games. Hang with your bros at Bru’s for the Triple Threat Wings, burgers, Fried Pickle Chips and even a Mahi Reuben Sandwich. Dolphins fans are used to their team losing, Prisco says. “Just kidding. But they bring high energy, no matter if the team is in a losing season.” Even when the stands are empty, Prisco says “the bar isn’t.” CONTACT: 235 S. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, 954-785-2227, brusroom.com

KELLY’S LANDING Fort Lauderdale The catch of the day at Kelly’s Landing includes New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox games. Sit back with your Boston buds, a couple of lobster rolls and a bucket of Sam Adams beer, and cheer on superstar quarterback Tom Brady or sing along to Fenway’s theme song, “Sweet Caroline.” Husband and wife team Matt Ciccolo and Debbie Skinner are celebrating their 10th year as the proprietors of the restaurant, which was opened in 1987 by a Boston family who owned the original Kelly’s Landing in Weymouth, Massachusetts.

The catch of the day at Kelly’s Landing includes New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox games. Sit back with your Boston buds, a couple of lobster rolls and a bucket of Sam Adams beer, and cheer on superstar quarterback Tom Brady or sing along to Fenway’s theme song, “Sweet Caroline.” “When we bought it, it had one TV behind the bar,” says Ciccolo, who hails from Northborough, Massachusetts. Now with seven TVs – and the volume cranked up for Pats and Sox games – patrons, surrounded by team memorabilia, can better experience game action. Serving snowbirds, transplants and locals, the family restaurant’s business is steady all year long. “You’d be surprised by how many New Englanders are in Florida,” Ciccolo says. Seafood is flown in from Boston three times a week. Other New England favorites include Ipswich clams, scrod and Fenway franks. The kid’s menu features a traditional “Fluffah Nuttah” – peanut butter and marshmallow cream on white bread. During game season, Kelly’s Landing offers lunch and beer bucket specials. “For the Super Bowl in Houston, we did a brisket theme,” Ciccolo says. During Super Bowl LI, 2016’s heartM AY 2 0 1 7

stopping game between the Pats and the Atlanta Falcons, Ciccolo says: “It got very quiet in the third quarter, very loud at the end of the game. We reserved the whole restaurant. It was a very exciting game. I’m still amazed they pulled that off.” CONTACT: 1305 S.E. 17th St., Southport Shopping Center, Fort Lauderdale, 954-760-7009, kellyslanding.com

THE BLUE ANCHOR PUB DELRAY BEACH

English professional league football fans (that’s soccer to us Yanks) don’t have to miss a match on this side of the pond. The Blue Anchor Pub airs

Premier League games live from England. No matter if you root for Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea or Arsenal, there you’ll find someone to give you a friendly ribbing and a “Cheers, mate!” Wander in for a pint and some pub grub, and you’ll walk through the same oak doors that Winston Churchill did for his nightly cognac. The exterior paneling, doors and windows of the authentic British pub, built in 1864 in London, were shipped to Delray in 1996, when owner Lee Harrison set up shop downtown. The pub, a haunt for local expats looking for soccer every weekend, is also home to Bertha the ghost, who reportedly also came across the Atlantic. Start the weekend with a real

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breakfast of champions at 7:30 a.m. when matches begin. The English “fry up” breakfast is a big seller, Harrison says, with eggs, bacon, black pudding, baked beans and more. It washes down well with a $4 pint (that’s a 20-ounce British Imperial Pint) of English beer served by wel-

The Blue Anchor Pub airs Premier League games live from England. No matter if you root for Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea or Arsenal, there you’ll find someone to give you a friendly ribbing and a “Cheers, mate!”

coming barkeeps. London native Roger Cousins, a Chelsea supporter, bought his home in Delray Beach to be within walking distance of The Blue Anchor. He says he enjoys the camaraderie at the pub and “the banter that goes on between people who support different teams.” “It’s a busy bar when there’s a big game on,” says Harrison. “It gets quite raucous at times. Americans enjoy it as much as the Brits.” As of press time, The Blue Anchor is being sold and will be under new ownership, Harrison says. Bertha the ghost might leave if the spirit moves her. CONTACT: 804 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561-272-7272, theblueanchor.com

CITY PUB CHEESESTEAK FACTORY DEERFIELD BEACH

If you know what “beef on weck” is, there’s a sandwich and a bar stool waiting for you at City Pub Cheesesteak Factory, aka Buffalo Bills country. The South Florida Bills Backers gather at City Pub to watch

If you know what “beef on weck” is, there’s a sandwich and a bar stool waiting for you at City Pub b Cheesesteak Factory, aka Buﬀalo Bills country. The South Florida Bills Backers gather to watch games on n 26 60-inch TVs and a 100-inch projection screen.. the games on 26 60-inch TVs and a 100-inch projection screen. Owner Carl Johnson (from Boston – shhh!) serves up Buffalo’s favorite chow, including Sahlen’s hot dogs with Weber’s mustard, Labatt beer brewed just over the border in Canada and the famous beef on weck. The sandwich of roast beef, served on a salty, caraway-studded kummelweck roll with horseradish, is a staple of Buffalo’s bars and taverns, says Sean Hanrahan, president of the South Florida Bills Backers. And, while the rest of the world calls them Buffalo wings, “we just call them wings,” says Hanrahan. He and two friends from Buffalo started the fan club during the 2010 NFL season. “Buffalo hasn’t made the playoffs going on 17 years now. So maybe, in actuality, we thought our misery deserved some company,” Hanrahan says. As the club grew to 700 members, it found more accommodating space at City Pub. “The atmosphere is fun and exciting, especially when the Bills get a win. We have a mix of all different types of Bills fans, from young to old,” Hanrahan says. “We get loud and celebrate, but we like to think we are a lot friendlier than Jets fans. After each score, we play the Buffalo Bills Shout Song. Everyone dances, sings and high fives each other.” The club runs a yearly charity

event, raising money for Bills playayers’ foundations. At halftime, Bills ill swag giveaways add to the fun. “I may be biased, but I’d be hard-pressed to find another fan base as loyal and as dedicated as Buffalo fans,” Hanrahan says. CONTACT: 956 S. Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach, 954-427-8213, deerfield citypub.com

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’Noles in the know go to Hijinks Sports Grill for Florida State Seminoles games. FSU fans as well as Miami Dolphins fans gather at what is described as a “hybrid” restaurant, offering an “upscale, fun environment with cuisine not normally found in a sports bar setting,” according to its website. The volume is cranked up on Hijinks’ 50 TVs for Florida State

games, says co-owner and d FSU S alum Tim Schenden. He offers food and drink specials that make every hour happy, such as buckets of beer (five for $15), their best-selling chicken wings (or “Wangs ’n Thangs”) and changing seasonal specials. Gourmet munchies include Chicken Pot Stickers and PepperSeared Tuna. Despite its claim of not being your typical sports bar, when the Seminoles score, fans make plenty of noise with the FSU war chant and tomahawk chop. “The fans are very loyal to their team,” Schenden says. “We have nicer fans. We’re not out of control like Gators and Hurricane fans!” CONTACT: 133 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Royal Palm Place, Boca Raton, 561-465-3077, hijinkssportsgrill.com

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The volume is cranked up on Hijinks’ 50 TVs for Florida State games, says co-owner and FSU alum Tim Schenden. He oﬀers food and drink specials that make every hour happy.

favorite seats, says owner fav Chuck McLaughlin, a Ch Pittsburgh native, forPi mer Marine and Vietm nam vet. Between the n Pittsburgh Polka and P the “Here We Go, t Steelers” fight song, “on Sundays, you’d think you were in Pittsburgh,” he says. The Th sports grill has 56 TVs, with some even in the bathrooms “so you never miss a play,” says McLaughlin, who also operates three other Bonefish Mac’s in the area. Halftime raffles raise money for community pro-

Pittsburgh Steelers fans never throw in the towel – except when it’s to wave the Terrible Towel, the team’s rallying totem and good luck charm. Steeler Nation in South Florida meets at Boneﬁsh Mac’s Sports Grille. grams and charities for kids and disabled veterans. Black-and-gold fans fortify themselves during games with the Big Ben Burger, named for quarterback Ben Roethlisberger; a Steel City pasta bowl; and pierogis, a regional favorite. When he can get it, McLaughlin serves up Iron City beer. Otherwise, he has 24 brews on tap. Steelers fans are tough and resilient because they come from hardy stock of coal miners and steel workers, McLaughlin says. Like the players steeped in that ethos, “they work hard, and they play hard.” O CONTACT: 2002 E. Sample Road, Lighthouse Point, 954781-6227, bonefishmacs.com

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pain in these areas as well as in other regions such as the neck,

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery/ Dental Implantology

wrist, hand, knee and ankle.” Dr. Rubin is the Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of MediFirst Solutions, Inc. He has begun to teach physicians around the world how to treat patients using this new cold laser technology. It is a medical-grade infrared laser with 2,000 mW of power. The device is revolutionary due to its pocket size, weight of less than one pound, cordless portability and low entry cost. MediFirst Solutions, Inc., recently achieved the FDA’s 510-K clearance. “We are currently sharing the use of these lasers worldwide,” he says.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS Tufts University New England Medical Center Boston Hospital Affiliate Assistant Professor Of Surgery At The Charles E. Schmidt College Of Medicine At Florida Atlantic University Diplomate American Board Of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery International Congress Of Oral Implantologists American College Of Oral Implantologists Past President Of South Palm Beach County Dental Association

“My personal mission is to help decrease the worldwide Dr. Ronald L. Rubin

“I

epidemic of opioid addiction,” Dr. Rubin says. “Our plan is to

“

found a way to enhance

I found a way to enhance people’s well-being with 100 percent natural energy therapy.

people’s well-being with

100 percent natural energy therapy,” says Dr. Ronald L.

”

Rubin. “We are utilizing the new science of ‘soft’ cold laser

Medical Director of the Boca

help to eliminate pain and

that helps to relieve pain and

Medical Spa,” he says.

suffering in people who have

suffering, with no downtime nor pain during therapy.”

He adds: “I’ve seen patients

duty drugs. Further, for those

jaw and muscle pain. Too many

who are currently suffering

patients unsuccessfully tried

addiction, to have more of a

an Oral Surgeon, with a spe-

various therapies elsewhere to

successful chance of breaking

cialty in Dental Implantology.

reduce their pain. I developed

that addiction once that pain

a cold laser device that

is no longer an underlying

decreases inflammation and

problem.”

“I love my career as an Oral Surgeon and now also as the 84

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with chronic debilitating TMJ,

35 years of experience as

Dr. Rubin has more than

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CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA

Unique Cardio-Oncology Program Provides Cooperative Care For Heart And Cancer Patients

SECTION HEAD CARDIOONCOLOGY

which damages the heart. “There are currently 15 million cancer survivors in the U.S., with a survivorship of 67 to 70

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Clinical Cardiology Cardio-Oncology Nuclear Cardiology

were successfully treated for cancer find themselves with heart disease years later. The

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

goal with our cardio-oncology program is to help those patients by preventing early

Board-Certified Cardiologist

stage or further heart damage.”

University Of Massachusetts Medical Center

A full range of state-of-the-art imaging techniques and diag-

St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital

nostic studies – before, during

College Of Physicians And Surgeons, Columbia University/ Harlem Hospital

and after cancer treatment –

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ensure early detection of heart and blood vessel damage and Diego B. Sadler, M.D.

LOCATIONS Locations Offering CardiologyOncology Services 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd. Weston, FL 33331 877-463-2010 1401 Forum Way, Ste. 300 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-898-5000

leveland Clinic is a leader in cardiac care. The heart

and vascular program at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio is

options include quantitative

“

The goal is to allow maximum needed treatment while helping to provide cardiovascular safety.

”

ranked No. 1 in adult cardiology and heart surgery according to the 2016-2017 rankings by U.S.

and West Palm Beach locations.

strain imaging, an innovative

One of Cleveland Clinic

imaging procedure, and 3-D

Florida’s unique offerings is its

echocardiography, both of

cardio-oncology program,

which are designed to detect

has a prestigious cardiology

directed by Dr. Diego B. Sadler.

subtle changes to the heart.

and cardiac surgery program

His team works with cardiovas-

Cancer treatment is not

specializing in coronary artery

cular and cancer specialists as

interrupted while patients are

disease, heart failure, arrhyth-

well as referring oncologists in

being monitored or treated

mias and valvular heart dis-

the community to coordinate

for heart damage through

ease. Doctors also perform

cardiac care for patients

the cardio-oncology program.

advanced interventional and

undergoing cancer treatment.

The goal is to allow maximum

structural procedures, in addi-

This is a proactive approach to

treatment needed while help-

tion to open heart surgery and

both cancer and heart care as

ing to provide cardiovascular

heart transplant. Heart and

some chemotherapy and

safety. Continued care and

vascular services are available

radiation treatments have the

surveillance is maintained

at Cleveland Clinic’s Weston

potential to cause cardio-toxicity,

after treatment.

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work, school and take care of their families while still getting the intensive help they need,” says Dr. Rodriguez. Pioneering outpatient treat-

DELRAY CENTER FOR HEALING RAUL J. RODRIGUEZ, M.D. SPECIALTIES Psychiatry Eating Disorders Depression

ment that was more effective

Anxiety

and accessible than inpatient

Addictions

care was no small task. It took a massive effort and resource investment to incorporate and become proficient in so many advanced clinical therapies.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS Diplomate, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology

“The Delray Center team takes great pride in doing what it takes to succeed with even the most difficult and complex cases,” he says.

Diplomate, American Board Of Addiction Medicine Faculty, Nova Southeastern School Of Medicine

Dr. Rodriguez received his

p to 45 percent of patients treated for major depres-

sion are identified as non-responders. Treatment Resistant Depression is a chronic and

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“

Year after year, we strive to develop and implement newer and more effective methods to conquer Treatment Resistant Depression.

debilitating variety of major

”

depression that can leave

develop and implement newer

medical training at the University

those afflicted with little to no

and more effective methods to

of South Florida College of

hope of getting better.

conquer Treatment Resistant

Medicine and is board certified

Depression,” he says.

in both adult psychiatry and

When treatment after treatment fails, fear and despair start

The Delray Center specializes

addiction medicine. He found-

to set in. Many traditional treat-

in offering advanced therapies

ed the Delray Center for Healing

ment approaches have limited

such as Dialectical Behavioral

in 2003. Since then, the Delray

effectiveness, especially when

Therapy (DBT), Transcranial

Center has become the new

compared to newer treatment

Magnetic Stimulation (TMS),

standard for clinical excellence

systems. At the Delray Center for

intravenous ketamine infusions

for those suffering from Treat-

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

and advanced psychopharma-

ment Resistant Depression

and his highly trained multidisci-

cology. These treatments are

and other debilitating mental

plinary team offer an integrative

all offered on an outpatient basis

conditions.

model that treats both the mind

to help reduce costs and allow

and the body, using cutting-

patients to continue to manage

achieve clinical responses in

edge medical and psychother-

their lives.

patients that have failed treat-

apeutic methods. “Year after year, we strive to 86

“Our clinical programs allow our patients to continue to go to

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Dr. Robert P. Norton Leads The Field In Neck And Back Surgery

ROBERT P. NORTON, M.D., F.A.A.O.S. SPECIALTIES Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery; Complex Spinal Deformity/Scoliosis; Revision Spine Surgery; Cervical And Lumbar Spine Disease; Total Disc Replacement; Kyphoplasty Treatment Of Compression Fractures; Sports Related Spine Injuries; Spinal Tumors

patients. He takes the time to ask detailed questions, conduct a comprehensive and unhurried physical examination, review the imaging studies and discuss the various treatment options available. “It’s important that we don’t

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

lose the art of medicine,” he says. “I am not just looking at an MRI because we are not treat-

Rutgers University

ing the MRI – we are treating the

Jefferson Medical School

patient. We have to dedicate

Residency-University Of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery

extra time to really listen to our

Fellowship-New York University, Hospital For Joint Diseases, Spine Surgery

patients and actually examine them.” Dr. Robert P. Norton

hen it comes to your neck

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care.

just anyone. You want the best. the most advanced surgical techniques and emerging technologies available in spine

Knowing that no one is eager to undergo surgery, Dr. Norton takes a conservative approach

“

Knowledge empowers our patients to take the best care of themselves and their spines.

”

when possible, looking for alternative non-operative modalities first. When surgery is required, if appropriate, he opts for minimally invasive techniques using small incisions, X-ray guidance and a microscope to expedite patient recovery. Dr. Norton has always had a

Having trained all over the

spine deformities and minimally

strong interest in academic

country with the best orthopae-

invasive spine surgery. He spe-

medicine and has been actively

dic surgeons and neurosur-

cializes in procedures that range

involved in research and teach-

geons, Dr. Norton provides

from non-operative manage-

ing throughout the country. He

the highest quality of care,

ment options, such as epidural

also believes in educating pa-

designed to help patients

and facet injections, to complex

tients so that they can make

recover more quickly so

degenerative or deformity con-

better informed decisions about

that they can get back to an

ditions of the spine demanding

their treatment.

active, pain-free life.

complex surgical reconstructive

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methods. Dr. Norton is known for his hands-on approach to treating

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

surgical procedures and serves as program director for the Holy Cross Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship.

JONATHAN LEVY, M.D. HOLY CROSS ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE SPECIALTIES Shoulder And Elbow Surgery

“We take care of the full spectrum of shoulder and elbow problems – from the simple tendon tears and fractures to the most complex revision reconstructive surgeries,” says Dr. Levy. Dr. Levy performs close to 300

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS Northwestern University Northwestern University Medical School

shoulder replacements a year, which makes him one of the top 10 highest-volume shoulder surgeons in the country. To put this into perspective, a busy shoulder surgeon typically performs 30-40

University Of Miami Orthopedic Residency Fellowship: Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Florida Orthopedic Institute

shoulder replacements a year. “It’s clearly shown that improved outcomes and avoid-

ationally known for his

“

Visiting Clinician: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

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.

Memberships: American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons; Association Of Clinical Elbow & Shoulder Surgeons; Fellow Of American Academy Of Orthopedic Surgeons

Lauderdale, is bringing the

age complex shoulder prob-

ance of complications are di-

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latest technologies in shoulder

lems.

rectly related to how often you

expertise in treating elbow

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

surgery to South Florida. After

“I am committed to cutting-

”

do the procedure,” he says.

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 65

his patients with the leading-

placement surgeries – creating

peer-reviewed journal articles.

edge orthopedic expertise that

a 3-D printout of the surgical

As a testimony to his commit-

With his long history of clinical

ment to innovation, Dr. Levy

tertiary referral center for

dure. He was one of the first

has played a critical role in the

shoulder and elbow problems.

surgeons in the country to

design of updated versions of

perform stemless shoulder

both anatomic and reverse

should not feel compelled to

replacement surgery and is

shoulder replacements. He

travel for surgical opinions,” says

currently involved in a number

travels around the country

Dr. Levy. “Some of the best

of cutting-edge investigational

educating surgeons on how

orthopedic care in the country

trials of products used to man-

to perform complex shoulder

is available right here.”

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has made Holy Cross Hospital a

plan used during the proce-

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DR. KATHRYN BOEHLY

Dr. Kathryn Boehly’s Meticulous Dental Artistry Will Allow You To Smile With Confidence

SPECIALTIES Advanced Cosmetic & General Dentistry

Dr. Kathryn Boehly

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

cosmetic dentistry to full-mouth reconstruction.

University Of Florida College of Dentistry Residency, University Of Rochester Residency, Misch Implant Institute Pankey Institute Dawson Center For Advanced Dental Education Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic Boston University Spear Education ITI Nobel Biocare

Even though cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry is where her practice truly shines, Dr. Boehly is adamant about educating her patients about the importance of oral health. “The health of your mouth reveals so much about your general health. When you practice good oral hygiene, you’re making an investment in your overall health,” she says. Dr. Boehly believes in

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minimally invasive dentistry

Memberships: American Dental Association; American Academy Of Cosmetic Dentistry; International Congress Of Oral Implantologists; Florida Dental Association; South Palm Beach County Dental Association; Academy Of General Dentistry

and offers a comprehensive and conservative approach for treating dental disease and cosmetic procedures.

espite her very apparent

carefully in order to really

This means that less tooth

kindness and humility,

understand how I can help

structure is removed during

them best,” says Dr. Boehly.

these procedures. Advances

Dr. Kathryn Boehly can cer-

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in dental materials offer

of the leading cosmetic

career, she stays up to date

both strength and beauty.

dentists in the county. As a

with the latest advancements

An example of this is the use

general and cosmetic dentist

in the dental industry. An

of direct bonding to accom-

for 25 years, her close attention to detail and meticulous results

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While at the pinnacle of her

are by far the distinctive traits that have contributed to her success. As the painter and architect behind hundreds of brilliant smiles, Dr. Boehly’s

plish a smile makeover as

“

I place a high value on the patient-doctor relationship.

”

opposed to crowns or porcelain veneers. “My goal is for patients to keep their teeth for life, and this is accomplished by a comprehensive and

warm personality and state-

active member of the ICOI

conservative approach,”

of-the-art practice make

(International Congress of Oral

says Dr. Boehly.

patients feel comfortable

Implantologists), Dr. Boehly

and at ease.

can replace, restore and/or

the art of designing brilliant

fabricate implant prostheses

and healthy smiles that

patient-doctor relationship. I

as well as offer a plethora of

continue to be a staple of

listen to my patients very

services from general and

her practice.

“I place a high value on the

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Dr. Boehly has mastered

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THE ART OF SURGERY

Daniel Man, M.D., Combines Science And Creativity For Exceptional Results

DANIEL MAN, M.D. SPECIALTIES

hair distortion, as well as nose procedures, tummy tucks and

Invisible Incision Facelift

liposuction. His services include

Necklift

breast augmentation, breast

Advanced Rhinoplasty

reduction and breast lifts for women and treatments for gynecomastia, a common

Fast-Recovery Breast Augmentation

condition affecting many men.

Lipo Sculpting

Dr. Man also is known for his

Tummy Tucks

Skin Rejuvenation Peel, a nonsur-

Gynecomastia

gical procedure that takes 20 years off a patient’s appear-

Lip Implants

ance, and the TriLift, which

Injectables

combines a number of nonsurgi-

Non-Surgical Body Sculpting

cal techniques to achieve the

Circumference Reduction

facelift effect. For patients who struggle with facial problems such as acne, rosacea, skin pigmentation, sun damage, melasma, aging skin or hyperpigmentation, Dr. Man developed DM|MD, a simple,

Daniel Man, M.D.

sculptor and painter as well as a caring and com-

passionate physician, Daniel Man, M.D., has been applying

painless peel that creates life-

“

I have devoted my life to helping people look and feel younger, making them feel more comfortable and confident.

his artistic talents to his plastic surgery medical practice for more than 30 years.

At his Looking Younger Med Spa, Dr. Man advises patients on

”

changing results.

He also offers SculpSure, the

“I have devoted my life to

their treatment options, based

first FDA-approved laser treat-

helping people look and feel

on his decades of experience.

ment for a 24 percent reduction

younger, making them feel

“Our state-of-the-art facility is

of stubborn fat in areas like the

more comfortable and confi-

fully accredited, and we offer

dent,” he says.

our patients the highest level of

“The procedure takes 25

care in a safe and comfortable

minutes, the results have been

rejuvenation, cosmetic laser

environment,” he says. “We care

spectacular and there is no

surgery, facelifts, liposuction and

for our surgical patients 24/7,

downtime,” he says.

other body procedures, Dr. Man

from the minute they walk in until

has an impeccable reputation

fully healed.”

Noted for his work in skin

abdomen and love handles.

Sachler Medical School: Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery, American Board Of Plastic Surgery

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

MEDICAL PROFILES

Reflecting on his medical

Dr. Man is renowned for his

national and international

innovative techniques, including

those aesthetic principles guide

patients who rave about their

his natural facelifts and neck-lifts

us in providing the most natural-

results.

that hide incisions and cause no

looking results for our patients.”

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

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

practice, Dr. Man says: “There is

and a growing list of local,

Skin Tightening

an art to plastic surgery, and

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Bootcamp program designed to strengthen the aging brain. All Neurocore clients complete a comprehensive assess-

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depression, ADHD, migraines,

“

Neurofeedback is like physical therapy for the brain with zero side effects and lasting results.

memory challenges or sleep problems, Neurocore Brain Performance Centers offer an ef-

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Neurocore CEO Mark Murrison

”

ment to measure their brains’

fective, non-medical solution.

says imbalances in the brain’s

speed and connectivity before

Since 2004, Neurocore has

electrical activity or its intricate

starting neurofeedback sessions.

helped thousands of people live

communication networks may

Led by an expert team of neuro-

happier, healthier and more

cause problems ranging from

scientists, clinical social workers

productive lives through neuro-

anxiety to depression or memory

and highly trained brain coach-

feedback training of the brain.

loss.

es work hand in hand to guide

“My fears are almost gone

“While many people rely on

completely, and I am starting to

medications to treat these con-

feel normal,” said one adult

cerns, we offer a safe, effective,

after completing the Neurocore

drug-free alternative,” he says.

unlike medication, doesn’t sim-

program. “My daughter is less

“Neurofeedback is like physical

ply mask symptoms but treats

anxious, calmer and doing sig-

therapy for the brain with zero

the underlying issue at its source

nificantly better in school,” said

side effects and lasting results.”

– the brain,” says Murrison. “At

one mother. Another comment-

He adds that about 85 per-

ed, “My son is now able to com-

cent of clients who complete

ening the brain with the goal

plete homework assignments

the Neurocore program experi-

that symptoms are reduced or

without reminders.”

ence improved symptoms, and

eliminated altogether.”

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clients on the journey to better brain health. “We provide a solution that,

Neurocore, we work on strength-

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY ONE-STOP DENTISTRY

STALLER DENTAL & ASSOCIATES DR. NATHANIEL STALLER

Staller Dental & Associates Makes Dental Visits Painless

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Temple University; Temple University, School Of Dental Medicine; American Dental Association; Florida Dental Association; American Academy Of General Dentistry; Seattle Study Club; Atlantic Coast District Dental

Dr. Paul Goldstein

DR. CATHERINE HARB EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Dr. Nathaniel Staller

Marquette University; University Of Louisville School Of Dentistry; American Dental Association; American Academy Of General Dentistry; Certified In Invisalign

Dr. Catherine Harb

DR. PAUL GOLDSTEIN

taller Dental & Associates

which alleviates fears. We want

and specialization in aesthetics.

offers a complete array of

to make dentistry stress-free.”

Dr. Harb is a member of the

dental services, including gen-

After decades of practice,

eral preventative care, root

Dr. Staller has seen generations

canals, crowns, dental im-

of patients.

plants, hybrid bridge technol-

“Some patients started with

American Dental Association and is certified in Invisalign. Dr. Paul Goldstein, a boardcertified periodontist, is at the

ogy, veneers, tooth whitening

us when they were kids and

top of his field and specializes

and even white fillings. In addi-

now bring their own children

in the prevention, diagnosis

tion, the staff speaks Spanish,

to us,” he says.

and treatment of periodontal

Portuguese, Farsi, French and Italian – an international representation to accommodate a variety of clientele. The practice is committed to

“

We like to spend enough time with our patients to answer all of their questions. His employees have been

”

with him a long time as well. With

extractions, places dental im-

ronment.

low turnover, patients get to

plants and makes sure that

“We like to spend enough

know the staff and feel comfort-

every patient is completely

time with our patients to an-

able interacting with the dental

comfortable during every pro-

swer all of their questions,” says

assistants, hygienists, reception-

cedure. He is active with the

Dr. Nathaniel (Nat) Staller,

ists and the three doctors.

American Dental Association

Dr. Catherine Harb, who practices family and cosmetic den-

One of the best perks of the

“Dentistry has come a long

tistry, has a keen eye for detail,

practice is that Dr. Staller can be

way. Procedures now should

whether performing root canals

reached after-hours for emer-

never really hurt. We explain

or “smile makeovers.” Patients

gency visits and lives in Delray

everything as we’re doing it,

love her enthusiastic personality

Beach, close to the practice.

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

LOCATION 5869 W. Atlantic Ave., Ste. 2-A Delray Beach, FL 33484 561-637-9300

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and other dental organizations.

three doctors and dental staff.

Board-Certified Periodontist New York University College Of Dentistry; Fairleigh Dickinson University School Of Dentistry American Dental Association; Academy Of Osseointegration; American Dental Society Of Anesthesiology

disease. Dr. Goldstein performs

a family-friendly, relaxed envi-

speaking for the practice’s

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

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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.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Medical School At New York Medical College

addition, both Herschthals have the privilege of serving on the faculty at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, educating the

JORDANA HERSCHTHAL, M.D.

dermatologists of the future. Drawing on their training and

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

experience, the Herschthals help patients achieve their skin

Dermatology Residency And Medical School At University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital

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

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daughter Jordana Herschthal,

7280 W. Palmetto Park Road Ste. 210 Boca Raton, FL 33433 561-391-9200 drherschthal.com

M.D., know that sometimes

7421 N. University Drive Ste. 301 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321 954-722-3900 drherschthal.com

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dermatologists, and both Academy of Dermatology. In

Professor: University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine Department of Dermatology

Diplomate: American Board Of Dermatology

tology, the gold standard for are Fellows of the American

Diplomate: American Board Of Dermatology

Voluntary Faculty For University Of Miami Department Of Dermatology

the American Board of Derma-

“

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 eliminate 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

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South Florida’s Taste Of The Nation For No Kid Hungry Returns For 29th Year

atisfy your appetite and your philanthropic spirit at South Florida’s Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry at Soho Studios in Wynwood. On May 12, the 29th annual tasting event will unite the area’s top chefs, sommeliers and mixologists with the goal of ending childhood hunger via No Kid Hungry. Led by Chef Chairman Timon Balloo, South Florida’s food and beverage tastemakers will provide guests with savory and sweet food samplings as well as craft cocktails. Nearly 60 restaurants are expected to participate, including BLT Prime, Bourbon Steak Miami, db Bistro Moderne, Katsuya South Beach, Macchialina, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, Ortanique On the Mile, Scarpetta by Scott Conant, Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill and The Bazaar by José Andrés. Lisa Petrillo of CBS4 and Nick Pena of Y-100 Miami will emcee the evening, which will also feature a silent auction and a Citi lounge area for guests to relax and enjoy specialty cocktails. A new addition this year is the Taste of the Nation Speakeasy, with six of the area’s hottest mixologists serving inventive drinks. An after party will keep the flavorful fun going at R House, where Chef/ Owner Rocco Carulli will collaborate with additional area restaurants to treat guests to tasty bites and sips.

Last year, the event raised enough to provide 700,000 healthy meals to children in need, including through local beneficiaries Florida Impact, FLIPANY and Feeding South Florida. The demand is just as great this year, according to an event press release: “One in five children in this country struggles with hunger, in-

Led by Chef Chairman Timon Balloo, South Florida’s food and beverage tastemakers will provide guests with savory and sweet food samplings as well as craft cocktails. Nearly 60 restaurants are expected to participate. cluding more than 1.1 million kids in Florida. No Kid Hungry is ending childhood hunger in this nation by ensuring that kids start the day with a nutritious breakfast and families learn the skills they need to shop and cook on a budget. Already, No Kid Hungry and its partners have connected kids struggling with hunger with 460 million meals.” O For more information, visit nokidhungry.org/miami.

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This is a pretty fiery salsa. The roasted tomatoes give it great depth as well as a creamy texture. If you find that you are getting heat but no flavor, that means the tomatoes, onions and garlic have not blackened enough. (Makes 1 bowlful)

Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Put the tomatoes, whole chilies, onion and garlic in a roasting dish, and roast for about 15-20 minutes or until evenly blackened, turning occasionally with metal tongs. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Heat the oil in a saucepan for 1 minute. Remove from the heat, add the crushed chilies and stir well. With a molcajete or mortar and pestle, crush the roasted chilies, onion and garlic very well for about 3 minutes. Add the chili oil, and crush again for 3 minutes. Add the roasted tomatoes, pound well for another 2 minutes and then mix in 2⁄3 cup water and a couple pinches of salt. Continue to pound until all the ingredients are very well blended.

INGREDIENTS 4 tomatoes 3 habaneros or Scotch bonnet chilies, stalks removed 1 ⁄2 onion, roughly chopped 4 garlic cloves, peeled 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 4 tbsp. crushed dried chilies Sea salt

GRILLED SHRIMP This is a lovely dish to start a meal, and purchasing the freshest shrimp available is really worth it. The simple accompanying salsa is full of flavor and accentuates, rather than overpowers, the shrimp. (Serves 2) INGREDIENTS 2 tomatoes 1 tbsp. onion, very finely chopped 1 green chili 1 small bunch cilantro, finely chopped 1 ⁄4 tsp. sea salt 11⁄2 tbsp. butter 6 large shrimp, shells on 5 garlic cloves, very finely chopped INSTRUCTIONS

Put the tomatoes, onion, chili and 2 cups water in a saucepan over high heat. Cover with a lid, and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low, and simmer for about 5-7 minutes. Drain, and then allow to cool for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a food processor with the cilantro and half the salt. Process for 2 minutes, and set aside. Heat a stovetop grill pan or frying pan over medium heat. Put the butter and shrimp in the pan, and cook for 3-4 minutes or until opaque and cooked through, turning occasionally. Add the garlic, and cook for 2 minutes. Season with remaining salt. Divide the shrimp between 2 dishes, and spoon some of the salsa over them. Serve with the remaining salsa on the side for dipping.

“Real Mexican Food” is written by Felipe Fuentes Cruz and Ben Fordham, with photography by Peter Cassidy. It’s published by Ryland Peters & Small – CICO Books – and retails for $19.95. Find it at rylandpeters.com or wherever books are sold.

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FISH TACOS Fish tacos are associated with Baja, the Mexican peninsula with an incredible coastline that stretches for miles. For this recipe, we recommend tilapia: It is sustainable, and its firm, white flesh stands up well to being battered and fried. (Serves 4) CHIPOTLE GARLIC MAYONNAISE INGREDIENTS 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1 cup mayonnaise 3-6 tbsp. chipotle chili paste FISH TACO INGREDIENTS 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp. paprika 2 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. dried marjoram 2 tsp. ground cumin 1 ⁄2 tsp. sea salt 1 ⁄2 tsp. ground white pepper

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4 tilapia fish fillets Vegetable oil, for frying 6-inch corn or flour tortillas TO SERVE Handful shredded Romaine lettuce Pico de gallo 1 lemon, cut into wedges INSTRUCTIONS

To make the chipotle garlic mayonnaise, put all the ingredients in a food processor, and blend for 3 minutes. Set aside. Put the flour, paprika, oregano, marjoram, cumin, salt, pepper and 1 cup water in a large bowl, and whisk together until very smooth and slightly thicker than heavy cream. Cut each tilapia fillet into 2 pieces. Gently lower each portion of fish into the batter, and make sure it is well coated. Set aside on a plate.

Pour some vegetable oil into a large, deep frying pan until it comes 3⁄4 inch up the side of the pan. Set over medium heat, and leave until the oil is very hot but not smoking. Using a slotted spoon, lower the portions of fish gently into the oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness. Work in small batches – the fish should have plenty of room in the oil to fry evenly. Using the tongs or a slotted spoon, remove the fish from the pan, and allow to drain on paper towels. Repeat the process until all the portions have been fried. Place a dry frying pan over high heat. Warm each tortilla for about 20-30 seconds on each side. To serve, layer the ingredients over the tortillas: lettuce, pico de gallo, chipotle garlic mayonnaise and a portion of fish. Serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over the top.

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oil into a saucepan over medium heat, and leave until the oil is very hot but not smoking. Carefully drop in the tortilla strips in batches, and fry for 1 minute or until they are light brown, turning the strips gently and often with tongs to prevent them from burning. Using the tongs or a slotted spoon, remove the strips from the pan, and allow to drain on paper towels. Re-

peat the process until all the strips have been fried. Mix the sugar and cinnamon. Place the tortilla strips in a large bowl, and add the cinnamon sugar. Toss together until well coated. Scoop some ice cream into 2 bowls or cocktail glasses, stand the tortilla strips around the edge and dust cinnamon over the top. Serve with a strawberry. O

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Grille 401 Strikes The Right Balance Of Food And Fun On Las Olas BY LESLIE J. KRAFT

ome restaurants are only great for their bars, and others are only great for their food. But Grille 401 on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale rocks both. It’s the epicenter of downtown Fort Lauderdale’s after-work drinks action and the casual business-dinner crowd during the week. On the weekend,

up. But there are substantial wine and beer lists as well. For apps, try the Las Olas Meatball, made with eggplant and doused in homemade marinara sauce with just the right amount of fresh basil and parmesan cheese. This meatless wonder was served with a slice of crunchy toasted garlic ciabatta. But,

It’s the epicenter of downtown Fort Lauderdale’s after-work drinks action and the casual business-dinner crowd during the week. On the weekend, it’s the destination for tourists and locals alike for indoor and outdoor drinking, dining and socializing. it’s the destination for tourists and locals alike for indoor and outdoor drinking, dining and socializing. Start with a Lychee Martini if you’re a fan of Chopin vodka – mixed with apricot brandy and lychee puree and topped with two luscious lychees. My favorite was the Cucumbertini, made with Hendrick’s gin, muddled cucumber, fresh lime and simple syr104

if you like artichokes, Grille 401’s Grilled Artichokes are the bomb, paired with tangy Remoulade sauce. Whether you’re into fish, fowl, beef or pasta – or all of the above – with sensational side dishes, you’ll find something delectable at Grille 401. Even though I’m not usually a fan of sweet entrées, I couldn’t resist trying the Hawaiian Skirt Steak. It was the

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most tender, wood-fire-grilled cut of marinated certified Angus beef, topped with pineapple salsa that perfectly combined savory and sweet. Its accompanying parmesan potatoes were the ideal complement. My companion loved the Chilled Kale Salad with the Catch of the Day, Mahi Mahi, which was woodfired, topped with lemon caper sauce and served with rich sweet potato fries. After this kind of feast, even the most committed dieter must save room for dessert. Here’s why: the Flourless Chocolate Waffle, embedded with sun-dried cherries and served with ice cream, raspberry sauce and chocolate ganache. Not convinced? How about the White Chocolate

where Grille 401 is located at 401 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. For more information, call 954767-0222 or visit grille401.com.

Bread Pudding? It’s a blend of brioche bread, white chocolate and vanilla custard, baked and topped with a light brown sugar sauce and served with a warm mixed berry compote and whipped cream. Or maybe you’d like the best Carrot Cake on the planet: It’s made with shredded carrots, toasted pecans, coconut and pineapple. Then it’s double layered with cream cheese frosting and served slightly warm. Whatever you choose, it’s all good at Grille 401. O

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SIX TABLES 112 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.6260 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday by reservation.

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

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Valley Plaza ❘ 7461 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.241.0400 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday. Dinner nightly. NYY Steak’s Colorado Lamb Chops

LEMONGRASS ASIAN BISTRO

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

taste listings NINJA SPINNING SUSHI BAR

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

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NORI THAI 217 E. Palmetto

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

P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO

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

#108 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.8808 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. SAITO’S JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE 8841 Glades Road ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.218.8788 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. SANTO’S MODERN BUFFET & SUSHI 3400 N. Federal Highway ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.923.9378 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. THE SEA SOUTH EAST ASIAN KITCHEN 16950 Jog Road ❘

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

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

Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.7888 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. SUSHI RAY The Shops at Boca

Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.9506 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. SUSHI THAI 100 N.E. Second

St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.4448 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. TEMPURA HOUSE The Reserve ❘

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

UNCLE TAI’S The Shops at Boca

Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ #143 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.8806 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly.

YAKITORI SAKE HOUSE Royal

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

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MEAT MASTERS Honky-Tonk-Style Pig-Sty BBQ Debuts In Boynton Beach

collaboration between awardwinning pit master Bryan Tyrell and founder Elliot Harris, Pig-Sty BBQ has opened in Boynton Beach. The self-described “honky tonk BBQ joint” features a variety of Kansas City-style

YAMA JAPANESE RESTAURANT

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

BARBECUE LUCILLE’S BAD TO THE BONE BBQ Regency Court ❘ 3011 Yamato

Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.9557 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Delray Marketplace ❘ 9173 W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.810.4045 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

MISSISSIPPI SWEETS BBQ CO. 2399 N. Federal Highway ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.6779 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

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barbecue entrées alongside handmade sides in a casual atmosphere. Tyrell, one of the most successful competitive barbecue chefs in South Florida, served as pit master at Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que in

BURGERS BURGERFI 6 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘

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

N.E. Spanish River Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.900.5030 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 78 S. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.900.5030 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. HABIT BURGER Delray

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

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

Kansas City, Missouri, which was named Best BBQ Restaurant in the World by Zagat in 2000. “Good barbecue is a feeling; it’s a touch, a feel, a taste and understanding that has been earned from years of experience,” Tyrell says. “At Pig-Sty, all of our meats are smoked in-house, and we slice 200 pounds of meat a day. We keep the natural juices and flavor in the meat by smoking it low and slow, infusing the flavor within the meat.” That results in mouthwatering dishes such as The Jakl specialty sandwich, with smoked brisket on a toasted roll, topped with melted provolone cheese and a colossal onion ring, and The Pulled Pork, Carolina Style, which includes tender, moist pulled pork, mixed with Carolina sauce and topped with coleslaw. Pig-Sty BBQ, which is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch, is also a live music venue, with a top-notch sound and lighting system. Expect local and touring bands in the near future.

Pig-Sty BBQ is located at 706 W. Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach. For more information, call 561-8105801 or visit pigstybbq.com. SHULA BURGER Delray Marketplace ❘ 14917 Lyons Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.404.1347 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. ZINBURGER WINE & BURGER BAR Town Center at Boca

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

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887 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.826.8850 ❘ Breakfast and lunch daily. BOHEME BISTRO 1118 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.4899 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. DORSIA RESTAURANT 5837 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.961.4156 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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taste listings JOSEF’S TABLE Polo Club

CREPE CAFÉ 504 Via De Palmas

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

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

LA CIGALE 253 S.E. Fifth

KATHY’S GAZEBO CAFÉ

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. TEA-LICIOUS TEAROOM & GIFTS 4995 W. Atlantic Ave. ❘

Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.5155 ❘ Breakfast and lunch Monday-Saturday.

FARM-TO-TABLE/ORGANIC FARMER’S TABLE 1901 N. Military

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

GARY RACK’S FARMHOUSE KITCHEN Royal Palm Place ❘ 399

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

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

FONDUE THE LITTLE CHALET 485 S.

Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.325.8000 ❘ Dinner nightly.

Spanish River Center ❘ 4199 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.6033 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday. Dinner Tuesday-Staurday. LA FERME 9101 Lakeridge

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

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

GERMAN BIERGARTEN Royal Palm

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

GREEK ESTIA TAVERNA & BAR Royal

Palm Place ❘ 507 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.5800 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. IT’S ALL GREEK 9704 Clint Moore Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.883.6337 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

N.E. Second Ave. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.596.5840 ❘ Breakfast and dinner daily. CAFFE LUNA ROSA 34 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.9404 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

IL GIRASOLE RESTAURANT

2275 S. Federal Highway ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.3566 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. JOSEPHINE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 5751 N.

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

159 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2081 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

LA VILLETTA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 4351 N. Federal

Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL

Glades Road ❘ #1 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

OUZO BAY GREEK KOUZINA

CASIMIR BISTRO Royal Palm

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

Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.0027 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday. SAPPHIRE INDIAN CUISINE Dinner Tuesday-Saturday. Royal Palm Place ❘ 500 Via de 112

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Federal Highway ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.427.4909 ❘ Dinner nightly.

561.477.3272 ❘

CARPE DIEM 110 E. Atlantic

Polo Club Shoppes ❘ 5030

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

FRANK & DINO’S 718 S.

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

The Boardwalk at 18th St. ❘ 6877 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.409.3673 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

CHEZ MARIE FRENCH BISTRO

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

187 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.8787 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

JIMMY THE GREEK 8221

RAFINA GREEK TAVERNA

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

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.

DOMUS 39 ITALIAN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Royal Palm Place ❘

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

561.997.7472

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

ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA Shops at Boca Grove ❘

561.362.8403

THE MELTING POT 5455 N.

FRENCH

ITALIAN

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

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN

201 Plaza Real ❘ Mizner Park ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.757.0082 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sunday.

Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

Palmas ❘ Suite 79 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.2299 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

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

Place ❘ 16950 Jog Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.381.0037 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. DAVINCI’S OF BOCA Town Center at Boca Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.8466 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. DAVITO’S 19635 State Road 7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.482.2323 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. DOMINICS 8177 W. Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.3186 ❘

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

2240 N.W. 19th St. ❘ Suite 904 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.2900 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. NINO’S Fifth Avenue Shops ❘

7120 Beracasa Way ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 561.392.9075

NOVELLO RESTAURANT & BAR 5999 N. Federal Highway

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

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taste listings PICCOLINO RESTAURANT 170 W.

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

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

SICILIAN OVEN Town Center at Boca Raton ❘ 21170 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Suite 9 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.9772 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. TANZY iPic Theaters, Mizner Park ❘

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

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

561.495.5570

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

(561) 997-0027

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

Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.6715 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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

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

Clint Moore Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.470.0112 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly.

VINO WINE BAR AND ITALIAN TAPAS

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

JAMAICAN ROCKSTEADY JAMAICAN BISTRO

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

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Center ❘ 7000 W. Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch Sunday-Thursday. Dinner Saturday-Thursday. 561.409.3035

MOZART CAFE The Fountains Center ❘

7300 W. Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Breakfast and lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly.

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PITA ’N GO 22767 State Road 7 ❘ Boca

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

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

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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 APEIRO KITCHEN & BAR Delray Marketplace

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

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

Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.8118 ❘ Lunch MondaySaturday. Dinner nightly. CABO FLATS CANTINA AND TEQUILA BAR

Delray Marketplace ❘ 14851 Lyons Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.499.0378 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. A BANNER YEAR

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CASA TEQUILA 8228 Glades Road ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.430.5458 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

EL CAMINO TEQUILA BAR 15 N.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.865.5350 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

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ROCCO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.416.2131 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 110 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.808.1100 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

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taste listings SEÑOR BURRITO 513 N.E. 20th St. ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.347.6600 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

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

PUBS/SPORTS BARS BRICK YARD MICRO BREWERY The

Garden Shops ❘ 7050 W. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.0001 ❘ Lunch Saturday and Sunday. Dinner nightly.

DUBLINER IRISH PUB Mizner Park ❘ 435

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

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

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

561.923.9457 ❘ Dinner

HIJINKS SPORTS GRILL Royal Palm Place ❘ 133 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.465.3077 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. HOLLOWAY’S PUB Boardwalk at Boca Raton ❘ 6909 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Suite A-101 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.2318 ❘ Dinner nightly. HOOTERS Glades Plaza ❘ 2240 N.W. 19th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.8903 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

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HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS Mission Bay ❘ 10125 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.218.8848 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

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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.

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SYBARITE PIG 20642 State Road 7 ❘ #2 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.883.3200 ❘ Lunch TuesdaySunday. Dinner nightly. TAP 42 The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.235.5819 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. TILTED KILT PUB & EATERY 3320 Airport

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

Palm Place ❘ 111 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ #9 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.5208 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday. YARD HOUSE Mizner Park ❘ 201 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.6124 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

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

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

JUNIOR’S Mizner Park ❘ 409 Plaza Real ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.672.7301 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

RAPPY’S Park Place ❘ 5560 N. Military Trail ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.314.6840 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. TOOJAY’S GOURMET DELI 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.

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

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50 OCEAN 40 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Delray

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

Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.3364 ❘ Breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Lunch and dinner daily.

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Beach ❘ 561.665.8484 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

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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

Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.571.5220 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

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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. TRULUCK’S Mizner Park ❘ 351 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.0755 ❘ Dinner nightly. O

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WORKING FOR A CURE Rita Hayworth Luncheon Co-Hosted By The Late Actressâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Daughter To Benefit Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association

he Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s care, support and research â&#x20AC;&#x201C; was the beneficiary of the third annual Rita Hayworth Luncheon at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach. The event was co-hosted by internationally renowned designer Carleton Varney and Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, the daughter of legendary movie star Rita Hayworth, who passed away from Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease. More than 150 friends of the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association attended the luncheon and contributed more than

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important to everyone because of the prevalence of Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease,â&#x20AC;? says Varney. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And Palm Beach is the perfect location for this event, not

He adds: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am personally affected by Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daily as my wife Suzanne was diagnosed with the disease in her late 50s. She still lives and is privately cared for. But losing oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory is a tragic reality for both the person with the disease and for those of us with loved ones in this state. That is why finding a cure is so critically important.â&#x20AC;? Guest speakers were Heather M. Snyder, Ph.D., the Alzheimer Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior director of medical

lifestyle. People here are both very concerned and very generous, and they realize the need to push research forward is urgent.â&#x20AC;?

and scientific operations and medical and scientific relations, and Holly N. Cukier, Ph.D., research assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Additional highlights included film clips from Hayworthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hollywood career, a silent auction with more than 25 items and an exclusive preview of some of the latest fashions by designer Naeem Khan. The Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to eliminate Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. O For more information, call 800-2723900 or visit alz.org.

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We are excited to partner with the federation and proud to introduce Coach Kiffin at Men’s Night Out. He has coached at the highest level and brings a winning mentality to Boca Raton. College football in South Florida is about to be transformed, and I know the men will enjoy hearing about Lane’s strategies for success. – John Kelly, president, Florida Atlantic University

strong, connected men committed to improving the community and making a difference for the Jewish people in Israel and around the world. “We look forward to a terrific evening with men, from longtime federation supporters to many newcomers,” says Levin. “And we are grateful to see the federation’s multifaceted partnership with FAU continue to grow for the benefit of this remarkable community.” The couvert includes food and drink, with dietary laws observed. The Men’s Division is sponsored by the Sandelman Foundation. Men’s Night Out is sponsored by BB&T and The Corcoran Group. FAU and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits are the evening’s in-kind sponsors, and The Boca Raton Observer is the exclusive magazine sponsor. O For more information, call 561-852-6063 or visit jewishboca.org/football.

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CELEBRATION OF STRENGTH

AVDA’s 10th Annual Heart Of A Woman Luncheon Features Special Guest Speaker

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he AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse) 10th Annual Heart of a Woman Luncheon celebrated the strength, courage and determination of women, especially those overcoming abuse. The event was held at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. The luncheon featured special guest speaker Lily Rose Lee, formerly Michelle Knight, the first of three women abducted by notorious Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro. She recounted the story of her years in captivity, her escape and the powerful inner strength and capacity for hope that have helped her rebuild her life. A silent auction at the luncheon, featuring jewelry, luxurious vacation packages and more, benefited AVDA’s

lifesaving services for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Event chairs Jeanette DeOrchis, Anne Vegso, Rosemary Krieger and Gail Veros were joined by committee members Tami Babij, Dorothy MacDiarmid and Beth Miller. The 2017 Heart of a Woman Luncheon Honoree was Mary Wong, president of the Office Depot Foundation. All proceeds benefited AVDA’s 24hour crisis hotline; Casa Vegso emergency shelter and transitional housing facility; and AVDA’s outreach, educational and prevention programs offered throughout Palm Beach County. AVDA, one of 42 certified domestic violence centers in Florida, began serving clients in 1986. It started aiding victims of domestic

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abuse with an emergency shelter, added an outreach program for the community in 2000 and opened a newly built transitional house in 2005. In 2014, AVDA demolished its original shelter to build a stateof-the-art facility to substantially increase its capacity. In June 2015, AVDA opened the doors of its new emergency shelter to residents. This building added 22 beds and allowed the nonprofit to increase the number of individuals served by 44 percent. AVDA’s mission – to promote

violence-free relationships and social change by offering alternative choices to end violence and domestic abuse – is reflected in its programs. AVDA’s Jamie 24-hour emergency shelter and hotlineTelchin emphasize empowerment and support self-determination. The transitional housing program focuses on economic self-sufficiency and permanent housing. Outreach programs provide intervention, prevention and educational services to the community. O For more information, call 561-2653797 or visit avdaonline.org.

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Andy’s 15th Annual Family Pasta Dinner Reaches Organization’s $1 Million Fundraising Goal

ndy’s 15th Annual Family Pasta Dinner raised more than $200,000, reaching its goal of raising more than $1 million total for LifeNet4Families, an organization providing food, ancillary services and referrals to those in need in Broward County. More than 800 guests attended the dinner at the Signature Grand in Davie. During the event, LifeNet4Families President/CEO Melanie Geddes discussed the nonprofit’s vital services and introduced Antoinette, a client who spoke about the assistance she and her family received from the organization following the economic decline in 2008. Each year, Andy’s Family Pasta Dinner recognizes Honorary Chefs for their efforts to better the South Florida community. The 2017 Honorary Chefs were Joe Feinberg, Allied Kitchen & Bath; A.J. Titus, United FranPhoto by Downtown Photo

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chise Group; Cara Solimine Rhodes, Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust; Craig and Sam Eppy, The Eppy Group; Joel Martin, Joel Martin MD; Lois Marino, BBX Capital; Meredith Tucker, Kaufman Rossin; Randall Vitale, Hoffman’s Chocolates; Garrie Fanning, Bank of America; and Roy Krause. The dinner also recognized Junior Chefs, South Florida youths who have achieved accomplishments in fundraising, community service and leadership. The Junior Chef component aims to promote family bonding by providing substantive activities for kids, teaching them the importance of giving back to the community. Led by Carrie and Ken Weissenfeld, the Junior Chefs raised more than $62,000 this year. Andy’s 15th Annual Family Pasta Dinner featured both silent and live auctions that contributed to the event’s fundraising total. Guests were also treated to an Italian-style feast. Event sponsors include Allied Kitchen & Bath, BBX Capital, Frontpoint Security, Hoffman’s Chocolates, Kip Hunter Marketing, La Croix Water, ontheball marketing, Signature Grand, Transworld Business Advisors, United Franchise Group, JM Family Enterprises, The Eppy Group, Friedlander Group at Morgan Stanley, Celebrity Cruises, OK Generators, Kaufman Rossin, Gibraltar Private Bank and Trust, Consolidated Credit & Debt.com, Shutts & Bowen, BFC Financial Corporation, Goldman Sachs, Beekman Investments, Sign-aRama and the Perry family. O For more information, visit andyspastadinner.com.

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ROUSING SUCCESS

Caridad Center’s Call To Heart Ball Raises Funds For The Free Health Clinic

ore than 300 guests partied the night away at Caridad Center’s Call to Heart Ball at the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Manalapan. Paula Harris served as honorary chair of the evening, and Dr. Richard and Rhona Shugarman and Dr. John and Karin Strasswimmer were the cochairs. Laura Kallus, CEO of Caridad Center, presented the Connie Berry Award to Terence and Julie Cudmore. The ball was emceed by WPTV News Channel 5 meteorologist Glenn Glazer. The evening included a live auction that featured a two-year lease on a Mini Cooper convertible, donated by Braman Motor Cars, courtesy of Stephen Grossman. The James Jr. Foundation made a very generous Call to Heart Gift the evening of the ball,

and the Schmidt Family Foundation and Publix provided sponsorships. After the auction, guests danced to the sounds of City Lights. “We were excited to have so many new supporters from all around the county,” says Dollene Ewing, director of development for Caridad Center. Committee members included Christina Holbrook Giles, Elizabeth Giles, Julie Cudmore, Delores Abroms and Alex Mueller. Caridad Center, the largest free health care clinic operated through volunteer providers in Florida, serves the working poor and recently uninsured throughout Palm Beach County. More than 250 doctors, dentists and other medical professionals donate $2.6 million a

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year in time alone. Caridad Center, in Boynton Beach, provides more than 26,000 unduplicated patient visits each year, bypassing costly emergency room visits, which saves Palm Beach County taxpayers an estimated $5.1 million annually. In addition to medical, dental and vision services, Caridad Center provides college scholarships, baby supplies, crisis intervention services, back-to-school supplies and the Adopt-a-Family program during the holidays. Social worker and health educator Caridad Asensio and school teacher Connie Berry met while working at Hagen Ranch Elemen-

tary School in Boynton Beach. In the late 1980s, most of the land in the area was used for agriculture. Many of the school children from farm worker families needed medical and dental care, food, clothing and homework help. Jamie The women founded the Mi-Telchin grant Association of South Florida in 1989 to help these children and provide housing to agricultural workers and their families. In 1997, through the generosity of local donors, the clinic was able to purchase land, build and open what is now the current location. O For more information, visit caridad.org.

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MAY 11 Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, first captured the mainstream public eye in 2015 with his largerthan-life hairstyle and catchy hit single “Can’t Feel My Face.” Since then, the singer, songwriter and producer has proven that he has staying power, releasing his third studio album and his most popular record thus far, “Starboy,” last fall. The title track quickly reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. He’s now promoting that album with the Starboy: Legend of the Fall 2017 World Tour, which kicked off its first phase in Stockholm in February and will stop at the BB&T Center at 7:30 p.m. on May 11. If recent reviews are any indication, concert-goers are in for a pleasurable evening. “The Weeknd’s opening night was an orgasmic crowd pleaser,” said GQ of his concert at London’s O2 Arena. “The Weeknd is a flawless singer – his set list may as well have been a one-take album recording session without editing. Every note, every utterance was pitch-perfect.” The Canadian performer will be joined by Rae Sremmurd, Belly and 6lack at the BB&T Center stop.

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Adrienne Arsht Center For The Performing Arts Of Miami-Dade County 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org May 3-6, 10-14, 17-21 “Death And Harry Houdini” Show times vary.

American Airlines Arena 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 786-777-1000; aaarena.com May 13 Carlos Vives Show begins at 8 p.m.

AutoNation® IMAX® Theater, Museum Of Discovery And Science 401 S.W. Second St., Fort Lauderdale, 954467-6637; mods.org May 4-25 “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2”: An IMAX 3D Experience® Show times vary.

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VIVA VIVES: Carlos Vives will bring his Latin pop tunes at 8 p.m. on May 13 at AmericanAirlines Arena

May 11 The Weeknd – Starboy: Legend Of The Fall 2017 World Tour Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Broward Center For The Performing Arts 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-4620222; browardcenter.org May 19-21 “Mamma Mia!” Show times vary.

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Coral Springs Center For The Arts 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, 954-3445999; coralspringscenter forthearts.com May 26 Fragrances Of Jazz Show begins at 8 p.m.

The Fillmore Miami Beach At The Jackie Gleason Theater 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-6737300; fillmoremb.com May 30 Brit Floyd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Immersion World Tour 2017 Show begins at 8 p.m.

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TWO FOR ONE: Charlie Wilson will team up with (below) Fantasia at 8 p.m. on May 11 at Hard Rock Live

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1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954-797-5555; hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com May 11 Charlie Wilson With Special Guest Fantasia Show begins at 8 p.m.

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BEST OF BROADWAY: Rogers & Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music” will be showcased May 9-14 at the Kravis Center; (below) Monty Python’s “Spamalot” will bring the British humor May 19 through June 4 at the Kravis Center

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May 19 THROUGH June 4 Monty Python’s “Spamalot” Show times vary.

May 27 Luis Enrique & Issac Delgado Show begins at 8 p.m.

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May 28 10th Annual Memorial Weekend Comedy Festival Show begins at 8 p.m.

Kravis Center For The Performing Arts 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561-832-7469; kravis.org May 9-14 Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “The Sound Of Music” Show times vary.

Parker Playhouse 707 N.E. Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222; parkerplayhouse.com

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May 24 Todd Rundgren Show begins at 8 p.m.

May 1 & 2, 8-10, 12-17, 26-31 Miami Marlins Baseball Game times vary.

May 31 Joe Jackson Show begins at 8 p.m.

Mizner Park Amphitheater 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561-393-7700; ticketmaster.com May 19 LOTOS Music Festival Show begins at 7 p.m.

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happenings calendar May 16 Jimmy Buffett And The Coral Reefer Band Show begins at 8 p.m.

Pompano Beach Amphitheater 1801 N.E. Sixth St., Pompano Beach, 954-946-2402; livenation.com May 19 George Thorogood & The Destroyers Show begins at 8 p.m.

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 5550 N.W. 40th St., Coconut Creek, 954-977-6700; seminolecoconutcreek casino.com May 12 Intimate Conversation With Andy Cohen Show begins at 8 p.m.

events May 4 Annual JAFCO Mother’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show More than 500 women are expected to attend the JAFCO South Palm Beach/ North Broward County Chapter event, with a shopping boutique, lunch and Woman of the Year award ceremony. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 954-315-8696 or visit jafco.org. May 12 Sushi And Stroll Enjoy the sound of taiko drums while strolling through Asian gardens at sunset. Takes place at Morikami Museum and 134

Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach. Starts at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-495-0233 or visit morikami.org. May 13 & 14 Mother’s Day Weekend At Flagler Museum The museum invites mothers and their families to celebrate this special day at Café des BeauxArts. Guests will enjoy a

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FIVE O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE: Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefer Band will bring the party at 8 p.m. on May 16 at Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre

Gilded Age-style lunch of tea sandwiches, scones, sweets and the museum’s own tea blend, all served on exquisite china. Takes place at Flagler Museum in Palm Beach. Start times vary. For more information, call 561-655-2833 or visit flaglermuseum.us.

May 13 & 14 Mounts Botanical Garden Connoisseur Garden Tour Spend Mother’s Day weekend touring eight private gardens in Delray Beach, North Palm Beach, Royal Palm Beach and West Palm Beach. The garden owners are giving members of the public a unique opportunity to visit at their own pace and sequence, so take one or two days for this

self-guided tour. Start times vary. For more information, call 561-233-1757 or visit mounts.org. May 14 Celebrate Israel Festival 2017 This event brings together the Israeli-American and Jewish communities for a day of fun and celebration. Enjoy Israeli cuisine, visit a replica of the Western Wall,

happenings calendar hear performances from Israeli mega-star Dudu Aharon and more. Takes place at C.B. Smith Park in Pembroke Pines. Starts at 11 a.m. For more information, call 888-612-4191 or visit celebrateisraelfestival.org. May 19 2017 Boca Chamber Business Awards Luncheon The Business Awards Luncheon celebrates entrepreneurs and business people who not only generate economic prosperity in the community but who also have strong philanthropic involvement. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 11:45 a.m. For more information, call 561-395-4433 or visit bocachamber.com.

May 20 Especially For Kids Event Families with special needs children can enjoy exclusive after-hours access to Sugar Sand Park, including carousel rides, art activities, the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Science Explorium and an open forum led by The Center for Autism and Related Disorders. Takes place at Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton. Starts at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-347-3900 or visit sugarsandpark.org. BOYS OF SUMMER: Intimate Conversation with Andy Cohen will intrigue the audience at 8 p.m. on May 12 at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek; (below) George Thorogood & The Destroyers will cause some mayhem at 8 p.m. on May 19 at Pompano Beach Amphitheater

May 20 Stacey Konwiser Memorial Save The Tiger 5K The course for this run takes you directly past the Tiger River habitat. Benefits the Wildlife Conservation Society at Endau Rompin National Park in Malaysia. Takes place at Palm Beach Zoo and Con-

servation Society in West Palm Beach. Starts at 7:30 a.m. For more information, call 561547-9453 or visit palm beachzoo.org. May 27 & 28 20th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival This outdoor juried event

features a full spectrum of media and a green market offering exotic plants, food and more. Takes place at Delray Beach Tennis Center. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-746-6615 or visit artfestival.com. May 29 Memorial Day Concert New Gardens Band, Inc., presents the Indian River Pops Orchestra, featuring the Robert Sharon Chorale, which will perform a full concert of patriotic music under the direction of Dwight Robert Roadman. Takes place at Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561393-7995 or visit mizner park.com. O

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CLIVE DANIEL HOME ART IS FASHION EVENT

Clive Daniel Home recently collaborated with Rosenbaum Fine Art, Gambino Fashion Consulting and Jasmine Boutique for an event that showed how art plays a significant role in fashion. With about 100 guests in attendance, the showroom was an elegant backdrop as stylist Ana Gambino dressed models inspired by the Clive Daniel art collection.

1 Trina Hazley, Ada Ustjanauskas, Ilene Weidman and Susan Green 2 Jasmine Otero and Ana Gambino 3 Rael & Jennifer Lubner 4 Craig Gottschall, Bobby Murr and David Petrusch 5 Pam Weinroth, Karen Turk, Bob Weinroth and Kelly Gannon 6 Deborah Bernstein and Cynthia Griner 7 Karen Turk, Marla Jaffe, Bonnie Judson and Pam Weinroth

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More than 100 guests gathered at the home of Karen and Steve Irwin in Boca Raton for the Levis JCC’s 8th Annual Special Night for Special Needs Dream Builder Cocktail Reception. Chaired by Linda and Ivan Gefen and the Irwins and sponsored by Craig Donoff, the event showcased the Schwedelson Special Needs Department’s 20 programs. The gathering also paid tribute to Judi and Craig Donoff for their dedication and support.

1 Randy Colman, Lori Fineman, Ivan & Linda Gefen, Steve & Karen Irwin, Matt Baker and Cindy Bergman 2 Craig & Judi Donoff 3 Roy & Helene Schwedelson 4 Jan Savarick & Robert Primeau 5 Kris Gregg, Mark Larkin and Kara Donvito 6 Marilyn Simon Weinberg and Anne Jacobson 7 Ali Landman, Janet Elinoff, Emily Grabelsky, Lori Lesser and Jenn Betesh

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happenings flash PROMISE GARDEN LUNCHEON & SPRING FASHION SHOW The 3rd Annual Promise Garden Luncheon & Spring Fashion Show took place at Boca West Country Club to benefit the Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association. More than 780 business, community and political leaders attended the luncheon to support finding a cure. Members of local fire and police forces modeled spring fashion trends from Lord & Taylor Boca Raton.

1 Jan Savarick, Danielle Hartman, Mark Glickman, Cindy Nimhauser and Bob Weinroth 2 Sue & Yaacov Heller 3 Sean Flynn and Pam Weinroth 4 Constance Scott, Samy Dwek and Illana Cohen 5 Marleen Forkas, Pamela Polani and Mark Larkin 6 Maria Brown and Joni Goldberg 7 (Front row) Constance Scott, Bonnie Kaye, Jan Savarick, Pamela Polani, Pam Weinroth, Maria Sachs, Arlene Herson and Beth Slossberg; (back row) Sue Heller, Maria Brown, Michele Bellisari, Vicki Plumer, Serena Paul, Ina Trueheart, Rachel Lenner, Ilene Becker, Barbara Shashoua, Melissa Gerstin, Candy Cohn and Sheenoo Sharma

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happenings flash JARC ANNUAL GALA DINNER DANCE

JARC (Jewish Association for Residential Care) Florida, a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization that provides programs and services to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, raised more than $500,000 at its 31st Annual Gala Dinner Dance, themed â&#x20AC;&#x153;It All Starts with A Wish.â&#x20AC;? The event, which took place at Boca West Country Club, was attended by 460 guests. 1 Barry & Marcia Kaufman and Ellen & Eric Gechter 2 Lou Sandler, Elizabeth Levine, Debbie Weisman and Jon Klasfeld 3 Peter & Maria Sachs 4 Barbara Lewin, Larry & Jennie Kreger and Gerald Lewin 5 Debra Hallow, Debbie Levy and Peter Levine 6 Scott & Carin Friedman

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happenings flash IRVING ECKHARDT MITZVAH SOCIETY COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Local estate planning professionals committed to philanthropic giving, the community and the Jewish future honored their own at the Irving Eckhardt Mitzvah Society Cocktail Reception. The Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation (JJCF) welcomed colleagues, friends and others at Woodfield Country Club for cocktails and dinner in tribute to Larry Blair.

1 Matthew Kutcher, Larry Blair and Bob Marton 2 Jason Brodie and Josh Friedman 3 David Pratt and Scott Goldberger 4 Ron Gallatin, Larry Blair and Meryl Gallatin 5 David Katzman and Mark Schaum 6 Marjorie Horwin and Samy Dwek 7 Cliff Gelber and Alana Faintuch 8 Adam Bankier, Richard Schuller and Howard Silverstein

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happenings flash DOUGLAS ELLIMAN WINTER EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL GALA

Douglas Elliman gave a leg up to two equine charities at the Winter Equestrian Festival Gala at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, during the $380,000 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix. The evening featured show jumping, a silent auction with vacation packages from around the world, music and entertainment. Proceeds benefited Give a Buck for Special Equestrians and The Riderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Closet. The event raised more than $30,000. 1 Sissy DeMaria, Patrick Murphy and April Marsland 2 Heather & Dwight Kuhl 3 Chris Leavitt and Jennifer Dardano 4 Lauren Martinez 5 Dottie Herman and Karen Polle 6 Shai Tertner and Kyle Olson 7 Scott Durkin, Don Langdon, Gus and Victoria Rubio, Jay Phillip Parker, Damary Rubio, Dottie Herman, Camille Branca and David Creps

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happenings flash UNICORN CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FOUNDATION ANNUAL GALA

The Unicorn Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foundation Annual Gala, held at Boca West Country Club, was a smash hit. The evening, which raised more than $240,000, included a performance by speed artist Michael Israel and special recognition of honorees who support and advocate for individuals with neurodiversity. Guests were treated to dinner, a silent auction, live music, dancing and a dessert bar.

1 Darran Blake, Gwen Taylor, Michael Israel, Gustavo Novoa and Jeannette Stark 2 Sharon Alexander and Robert Barney 3 Abby Wolfe 4 Sarah Hassan, Lori Cabrera and Gail Wasserman 5 Melissa Burkhardt 6 Gracie Smith, Sharon Alexander and Rachel Barcellona 7 Bill Kruegel, Barry Halperin, Rafael Cabrera, Gary Collins, Jay DiPietro and Gregory Fried

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happenings flash TEMPLE BETH EL 50TH GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY GALA

More than 500 members and friends celebrated Temple Beth Elâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 50th Golden Anniversary Gala at Boca West Country Club. Chaired by Marilyn Simon Weinberg and Jay Weinberg, Patty and Louis Beck, Carolyne and Ed Levy and Margie and Maurice Plough Jr., the elegant affair allowed guests to experience the magic of Israel. The event raised more than $350,000, which will help teens travel to Israel for generations to come.

1 Jason & Stacy Forstot and Michael & Lynda Frost 2 Barry & Silvana Halperin 3 Carmel & Peter Baronoff 4 Dawn Mazer and Robert Picow 5 Rabbi Dan & Aimee Levin 6 Ken & Robin Bresky 7 Rabbi Dan Levin, Steven Weishoff, Jamie and Marla Schaefer, Patty & Louis Beck, Marilyn Simon Weinberg & Jay Weinberg, Margie & Maurice Plough Jr. and Susan & Barry Podolsky

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Florida Atlantic University’s Theatre Lab Presents New Play Festival Theatre Lab, the professional resident company of Florida Atlantic University, will present a New Play Festival May 10-14. This jam-packed festival welcomes some of the nation’s most prominent playwrights as they present readings of their newest work before it lands on stages across the country. Each reading is accompanied by a post-show discussion, where audience members can interact with the playwrights themselves and learn more about their process, inspiration and future plans. Theatre Lab, Parliament Hall, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 561-297-6124; fauevents.com.

Playwright Peter Sagal

Palm Beach Dramaworks 17th Anniversary Gala

John and Karin Strasswimmer

“Oh, it’s very pretty, isn’t it! We’re going to have fun,” Truman Capote said as he walked into his Black & White Ball on Nov. 28, 1966, according to The New York Times. He might have said the same thing had he walked into the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion for the Palm Beach Dramaworks 17th Anniversary Gala. Chairs Karin and John Strasswimmer chose “Truman Capote’s Black & White Ball 50 Years Later” as the evening’s theme, and more than 230 people, dressed in black and white and masks, danced the night away to the music of George Lilly and the Half Fast All Stars in celebration and support of the nonprofit. Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, 561-514-4042; palmbeachdramaworks.org.

The Atlantic Grille’s Acclaimed Summer Prix Fixe Menu Returns June 1 Diners can enjoy a three-course special seasonal menu and a complimentary bottle of house wine – all for just $38 per person. It’s the perfect way to sample the exceptional fare of Delray’s premier seafood restaurant, with its 450-gallon aquarium of tranquil moon jellyfish and 2,500-gallon shark tank. Couple the aquatic atmosphere with live entertainment Tuesdays through Sundays, and you’ll have an unparalleled dining experience. The Atlantic Grille, The Seagate Hotel & Spa, 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561-293-3218; theatlanticgrille.com.

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Rabbi Jonathan Kroll, Justin Lurie and Rabbi Ben Sugerman

Boca Teen Justin Lurie To Set Guinness World Record Justin Lurie, 16, is a junior at Katz Yeshiva High School in Boca Raton. He recently documented his record-setting achievement and submitted the required materials that will make him the Guinness Record Holder of the Largest Kippah Collection. (A kippah/ yarmulke is a head-covering worn by Jews.) To date, he has collected more than 5,000. However, Guinness will only count “unique items” toward a collection. So only 2,017 of Justin’s kippah are unique items – and will be counted toward the record. The official record was documented recently at the Boca Raton Synagogue. Rabbis Jonathan Kroll and Ben Sugerman served as the required witnesses, who counted and documented each of the 2,017 unique kippah. facebook.com/kippahcollect.

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SUBDIVISION

ADDRESS

BUYER

SALE PRICE

SELLER

PRIOR SALE PRICE

PRIOR SALE DATE

BOCA FALLS

12358 RIVERFALLS CT

FLAMMER JOSEPHENE GAINES

STECCA CARVALHO CORP

$475,000

BOCA FALLS

21290 WAYCROSS DR

CURTIS JOHN

KALTER MAURICE H

$595,000

$246,000

09-SEP-15 01-JUL-97

BOCA FALLS

21327 FALLS RIDGE WAY

PERLMAN ERIK J

GUTMANN ERIC S

$595,000

$640,000

18-JUN-04

BOCA GOLF & TENNIS CLUB

17094 BOCA CLUB BLVD 5

PLEICONES CHRISTOPHER BRIAN

SHUMAN JULIE

$332,000

BOCA GOLF & TENNIS CLUB

17138 BERMUDA VILLAGE DR

GOLDMAN ELIZABETH

BAXTER AMY LYNN

$545,000

$530,000

25-OCT-15

BOCA GROVE PLANTATION

7050 ISLEGROVE PL

CANDREVA DONNA

KORN SAM

$382,500

$317,500

28-JAN-10

BOCA ISLES NORTH

10708 MAPLE CHASE DR

SCHULDT SUSAN J

$164,600

$235,984

15-MAR-11

BOCA ISLES NORTH

19689 BLACK OLIVE LN

MCCAULEY ROBERT JAMES

GARNER SANDRA

$475,000

BOCA LAKES

4130 NW 28TH AVE

PIVIRI SALVATORE

COOKE BARBARA C

$415,000

BOCA LAKES

2669 NW 38TH ST

SAVITSKAYA ALA

BEDNAR ADAM C

$530,000

$485,000

BOCA LAKES

4485 NW 28TH WAY

YU HUAJIE

BET TER HOLDINGS LLC

$520,000

$410,200

BOCA POINTE CC

22660 CARAVELLE CIR

LINDSAY RONALD

BEINHORN TED M

$375,000

BOCA POINTE CC

22841 EL DORADO DR

LANHAM ZOE SONJA

WELLS FARGO BANK NA TRUSTEE

BOCA RATON BATH & TENNIS CLUB

1900 NW 25TH ST

BLAIR TIMOTHY S

JOHNSON STEVEN E

BOCA RATON RIVIERA

320 NE WAVECREST WAY

GARZON YAIRA

ZANERI BARBARA

BOCA RATON RIVIERA

520 NE WAVECREST WAY

CORWIN JANET

BOCA WEST CC - HAMLET

7428 BONDSBERRY CT

BRISTOL POINTE

6615 BRISTOL LK S

BROKEN SOUND CC BROKEN SOUND CC

04-OCT-16

15-NOV-96 26-JUN-06 18-DEC-14 25-JUL-16 02-NOV-12

$605,000

01-JUN-99

$1,150,000

$480,000

30-OCT-00

$878,000

$850,000

01-DEC-05

GANDARILLA EDUARDO

$1,350,000

$810,000

10-FEB-10

GREENBLATT PETER

GLASS ALISON BROWN

$280,000

OSELLAME VOLNEI

BAKER PAUL C

$735,000

6666 NW 23RD TER

BROWER KENNETH N

ONEILL GRACE E

$200,000

15-MAR-12

2034 NW 52ND ST

CATANZARO PATRICIA L

FEDERAL HOME LOAN MTG CORPORATION

$90,000

03-DEC-15

01-OCT-99 $822,000

24-SEP-15

Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

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SUBDIVISION

ADDRESS

BUYER

SELLER

SALE PRICE

PRIOR SALE PRICE

PRIOR SALE DATE

ESTANCIA

7613 MARBELLA TER

BALL DAVID M

STONE ROBERT M

$1,105,000

$1,010,000

07-AUG-09

MIZNER GRANDE ESTATES

16042 TUSCANY ESTATES DR

ROSEMARY ERIC

WCI COMMUNITIES LLC

$970,000

$1,934,500

06-NOV-14

MONTOYA ESTATES

7790 CYPRESS CRES

MUSCHEL BENJAMIN

STRAUSS ROBERT H

$522,500

26-MAY-15

NEW FLORESTA

2664 NW 29TH AVE

GOLDBERG STEFANIE S

SERLE DAVID

$590,000

24-DEC-13

NEWPORT BAY CLUB

17084 NEWPORT CLUB DR

KARETI KALYANI

ARANKI GLORIA V INDIV TRUSTEE

$425,000

POLO CLUB

5198 WINDSOR PARKE DR

MANESS DIANA

SALTZMAN TARA S

$112,500

ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

249 W ALEXANDER PALM RD

AVRUTIN MIKHAIL

GLUS KATHLEEN A

$360,000

10-NOV-16

ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

133 W COCONUT PALM RD

SHEETZ G ROBERT

GORSLINE CARYL J INDIV TRUSTEE

$3,000,000

26-OCT-16

ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

2165 E MAYA PALM DR

HARGROVE MARY CHERYL

YATES CRAIG W

$1,375,000

$952,500

ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

324 FERN PALM RD

PALMER BERNARD

BURSHAN SAUSAN

$1,425,000

$635,000

01-MAY-12

ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

1824 SABAL PALM DR

GRAYSON EDWARD V

GILL CARLOS E

$2,375,000

$2,750,000

29-DEC-06

SATURNIA

11821 BAYFIELD DR

ZUCKER AARON

FRIEDMAN MICHAEL INDIV TRUSTEE

THE OAKS AT BOCA RATON

17535 CADENA DR

SIEGEL HAL

STANDARD PACIFIC OF FLORIDA

$1,901,508

$8,800,000

29-OCT-12

THE OAKS AT BOCA RATON

17646 CADENA DR

ELMAR STEPHANIE

LEON CARLOS GUILLERMO JULIAN VEGA

$1,310,000

$1,465,000

27-APR-15

THE OAKS AT BOCA RATON

17710 CADENA DR

FARIAS BOSCO

STANDARD PACIFIC OF FLORIDA

$20,000

$8,800,000

29-OCT-12

THE OAKS AT BOCA RATON

17854 CADENA DR

GRIFFEE JUSTIN PATRICK

RIVERA FERNANDO

$1,225,000

$435,631

06-APR-16

THE PRESERVE

2358 NW 49TH LN

ISRAELIAN ARIE

PAVONE GIULIO INDIV TRUSTEE

$695,000

THE SHORES

18628 SEA TURTLE LN

EMIHOVICH MELISSA A

DEFREN-MOSS SHARON L

$425,000

$323,519

WOODFIELD CC - STRATFORD GREEN

3405 NW 51ST PL

STEINBERG BURT

KASINDORF MATTHEW E

$545,000

$430,000

26-OCT-10

WOODFIELD CC - VICTORIA ISLES

5855 NW 42ND TER

KAUFMAN RICHARD

QUINONEZ LISA B

$114,807

$308,000

19-JUN-13

25-SEP-01 $157,000

$640,000

01-MAY-97

18-JUN-13

12-NOV-15

30-MAR-06 07-APR-16

Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

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Michael Stephens

I was away for 17 years. While I was away, I got myself together for my future after incarceration. I came home, got my barber’s license and got my business together. That’s when the mentoring started. I saw a need. – Michael Stephens, founder, From Prison to Purpose

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Stephens and Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert

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Barber Michael Stephens Turned His Prison Time Into A Passion For Helping At-Risk Youth BY LICIA AVELAR

hen many convicts are released from prison, their goal is merely to survive. But Miami’s Michael Stephens was determined to thrive – and help others do the same. “I was away for 17 years,” he explains. “While I was away, I got myself together for my future after incarceration. I came home, got my barber’s license and got my business together. [The master barber now owns the Miami barbershop ToppCuttaz.] That’s when the mentoring started. I saw a need.” In 2016, he created From Prison to Purpose, a series of youth empowerment summits to steer at-risk youth away from the streets and toward successful and meaning152

ful lives. In addition, he recently teamed up with the mayor and vice mayor of Miami Gardens for Reading In Style, an initiative to help students become more interested in reading by rewarding them with free hair and beauty services. “Seeing the need for positive role models for the youth, I stepped up,” says Stephens. “Once they reach adulthood with the societal pressures and what they go through growing up, they are almost impossible to reach. What makes us different is we are relatable.” In terms of being relatable to atrisk kids, Stephens, 49, is referring to his own upbringing. He came from a good family but was influenced by his negative surroundings

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and wound up on the streets and in trouble. Now, four times a year, Stephens consults with a panel of professionals to pick a local high school or middle school that could benefit from the From Prison to Purpose seminars. He spends up to five hours addressing around 150 atrisk students at each visit, hoping to make a connection and a difference. “We give them an alternative to the criminal justice system,” he says. “We deal with everything from bullying, social media, financial literacy, entrepreneurship and even conflict resolution without violence. We also have a component with how to order food from a restaurant, like Etiquette 101.”

These efforts recently earned Stephens recognition by the Office Depot Foundation Listen Learn Care Awards, which honors individuals and nonprofits for innovation, creativity and achievement in serving the community. Over the next year, Stephens hopes to secure funding for From Prison to Purpose, which he currently pays for himself. “We’re going to go up to a legislative session to [get money to] do ongoing mentoring and expand not just into the schools, but we also want to meet twice a month and do outings with the kids,” he says. O For more information, email prisontopurpose@gmail.com.

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