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ACT 56 BALANCING Finding The Right Mix Of Personal And Professional Satisfaction In Today’s Workplace
ME UP 60 START Tech Runway At Florida Atlantic University Is A Hotbed Of Innovation
RIDE 66 JOY Meet Joy Mangano, The Single Mom Who Built A Multimillion-Dollar Empire On A Mop
KRAZE 72 KAVA The National Rise Of
50 WORK HARD, PLAY HARD This Intoxicating Beverage Began In Boca Raton
Entrepreneur Rande Gerber Credits Twofold Approach For Success In Hospitality And Spirits Industries
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elcome to September and our Business & Wealth Issue. Season is starting, and, as we get back into the swing of things, I think this issue is well-timed to give you some motivation for the busy months ahead. In the following pages, we introduce you to big achievers across the business world who share their success stories and words of wisdom. As a business owner myself, reading about their accomplishments makes me want to dream big and set new goals. We hope they inspire you, too. First, we sit down for a drink with businessman Rande Gerber, fresh off the $1 billion sale of Casamigos, the tequila label he started with friend George Clooney. In “Work Hard, Play Hard” (page 50), the entrepreneur explains how that venture took root and also sounds off on family (including wife Cindy Crawford), friendship and future plans. We also talk to another entrepreneur from Gerber’s native Long Island – who took quite a different career path. In “Joy Ride” (page 66), Joy Mangano discusses her journey from struggling single mom of three to creating a multimillion-dollar empire, all thanks to her Miracle Mop. You may be familiar with her story from the movie “Joy,” but Mangano separates fact from fiction in our extensive interview. If you’re interested in emerging technology, don’t miss “Start Me Up” (page 60), in which we introduce three small businesses that recently won the top prize at Florida Atlantic University’s Tech Runway start-up incubator. They have discovered ways to provide innovative digital solutions to problems we face every day and are closer to reaching their goals thanks to the support of FAU. Plus, in “Balancing Act” (page 56), we pick the brain of Amy Cooper Hakim, a Boca Raton speaker, author and executive consultant, to tackle pressing issues facing employees and employers in today’s workforce. And, in “Kava Kraze” (page 72), we take you inside the burgeoning U.S. kava industry – which started right here in Boca Raton – and examine the growing appeal and health benefits of this exotic beverage. As summer draws to a close, I hope you had a chance to kick back, relax and recharge for the season ahead. I know I did. There’s nothing quite like quality time with family and friends – and some travel adventures – to help you reset and refresh. See you next month. Best,
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have never been a numbers person. Chalk it up to my left-handedness, but I’ve always felt more comfortable with letters, language and the humanities. As a student, I struggled with math, and I remember the frustration, anxiety and physical discomfort I felt as numbers tangled up in my head. I had trouble memorizing formulas, phone numbers, birth dates – and still do. That’s part of the reason I’ve been a slow learner when it comes to finances. Granted, I’ve never caused myself irreparable harm, but there were lessons that took me a bit longer to learn than others. Now, as a homeowner with good credit, I can look back with more clarity at the financial principles I wish I knew when I was younger. Don’t sacrifice long-term satisfaction for immediate gratification. My mom used to treat me to little indulgences when I was feeling down, and I used this same tactic as a young adult. But, while the immediate gratification of a new lip gloss was temporary, the cumulative cost of such purchases, which depleted my checking account and hindered my ability to save, was longer-lasting. If you think small, you’ll never go big. Another consequence of my spending on frivolous items was that I couldn’t afford big expenses like a car or travel. My closet was full of fast fashion, but I was driving a beat-up Daewoo and longed to visit far-off destinations. I always assumed those things would come with time, but they only came with a change in behavior. It’s OK to use credit cards, if you do so correctly. As a college student, I opened a credit card to pay for dining out and socializing. Soon, it was out of control, and I spent the latter half of my 20s repairing my credit. Now, I have one active card for big purchases like travel or repairs, and I always pay more than the minimum required. Sometimes, I’ll transfer my balance to a new card with zero interest to give myself more time to pay it off. Retirement may seem distant to a 20-something, but start planning for it early. People told me this then, but it’s hard to internalize when you’re younger. (Maybe if I had equated fewer retirement dollars to more years of work, I would have seen the importance.) I opened a 401(k) when it was offered by an employer, but I let it languish for years, inactive. Now I’m trying to make up for lost time, and it’s an uphill battle. I still have much to learn, and, when people talk about markets and inflation and valuations, it’s still Greek to me. But, even if my savings account doesn’t have many digits, at least I’ve learned from my mistakes. And that’s worth something.
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This is where we set ourselves apart. Orangetheory is successful and will continue to be because it is based on how the human body is designed.
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Ellen Latham’s Boca Raton-Based Orangetheory Fitness Grows By Leaps And Bounds At age 53, fitness industry
veteran Ellen Latham couldn’t find a workout that was comprehensive and effective yet welcoming to all skill levels. So she created one. That science-based, results-driven, 60-minute workout – which focuses on high-intensity interval training – became the foundation of Orangetheory Fitness. That was in 2010. Now, the Boca Raton-based franchise has 700 studios nationwide and, by the end of 2018, is projected to be in 20 countries. “It’s pretty crazy,” she says of this meteoric rise. Recently, Orangetheory ranked No. 1 on the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies
Guide To Growth by the Women Presidents’ Organization and American Express. Company revenue grew from about $87 million in 2014 to more than $450 million in 2016. “This is where we set ourselves apart,” says Latham, whose titles at the company are co-founder and partner, alongside Dave Long and Jerome Kern. “Orangetheory is successful and will continue to be because it is based on how the human body is designed.” The Davie resident refers to the workout, which blends cardiovascular and strength training, as a “multivitamin.” “When I looked at other meta-
bolic workouts, like cycling classes or boot camps, there wasn’t one that had all of the elements,” she says. “A Pilates workout would be Vitamin A. A cycling workout is Vitamin K. But you need weights. You need power. They have their own benefits, but they don’t have everything you need for metabolic spiking.” She designed the Orangetheory program to suit every individual, including “walker,” “jogger” and “runner” experience levels, “so you don’t have to fear the workout,” she says. Despite Orangetheory’s success, Latham, 61, still teaches 10 classes a week at Ellen’s Ultimate Workout in Davie. “I’m so passionate about what I
do on a daily basis,” she says. As an entrepreneur, she often recalls words of wisdom that her father, a physical education teacher and coach, shared with her years ago. “He would say, ‘You’re going to be successful when you know what your competition is doing but you never compete against them,’” she says. “‘You should always compete against yourself.’” Adhering to this philosophy has propelled Latham – and Orangetheory – to the top, she says. “Just keep pushing because you never know what’s around the corner. If you would’ve told me at 43 that this was around the corner, I would have told you you’re nuts.” – Laura Janelle Downey
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and bonds as opposed to ownership.”
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Adds Eli Beracha, Ph.D., co-creator of
the end of the first quarter of 2017, indi-
the index and assistant professor in the
cates that many U.S. housing markets
T&S Hollo School of Real Estate at FIU: “All
are being pushed into rent territory.
of this upward pressure in the tradeoff be-
“The major drivers for this quarter’s
tween renting and buying should serve, in
scores appear to be slowing rents
general, to slow property price apprecia-
relative to the costs of ownership
tion around most of the country.”
and climbing mortgage rates,” says Ken
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vorced around 2004.) However, that same year, they launched a second line, It’s a 10, which took off like a rocket. “I wanted to create a line that was simple, easy to use and gave instant results,” she says. The brand’s star product, Miracle Leave-In, became a cult favorite with professional hairstylists right away, boasting 10 functions in one spray. Today, it’s available nationwide at about 25,000 professional salons and more than 10,000 beauty supply stores, such as ULTA.
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hair for a client,” says Aronson, 52, who started out as a hairstylist in Michigan, where she grew up. That job was a stepping stone – and a foundation – for greater success, she says: “I wanted to own my own salon, even when I was in high school.” To achieve that goal as soon as possible, she dropped out of col-
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lege, created a business plan and sought funding from a bank. In 1998, she opened Allianza salon in Southfield, Michigan. But her road to success hasn’t always been smooth, she says. After marrying Scott Scharg in 2000, she shuttered her salon. In 2002, the duo founded a haircare line, LinQ, but closed it in 2005. (They di-
This year, Aronson bought out Scharg; launched He’s a 10 for men; and led her company to become the first purveyor of salon professional products to advertise during the Super Bowl. She plans to expand internationally next year. As her business has moved forward, so have other areas of her life. In 2016, she married Jeff Aronson, a serial entrepreneur, and they live in Coral Gables with their four children. Reflecting on her career, Aronson partially credits her capable money management for her success: “If you know how to manage the financial side of things, you can do well.” But another crucial element is creativity, which is evident in the advice she gives to aspiring entrepreneurs. “Find your passion and love,” she says. “Then figure out what you can do with it that people will love and can’t live without.” O
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Steven Soderbergh’s “Logan Lucky” Has Echoes Of Ocean’s Trilogy But Low-Tech Approach BY BILL BOWEN
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teven Soderbergh, director of the Ocean’s Trilogy of heist films, is a master of the complicated plot, but never has his crew of con men been such a bunch of slow-talking backwoods dolts as in his subtly comedic drawl-fest, “Logan Lucky.” At least they seem like dolts as Logan family members Jimmy (Channing Tatum), Clyde (Adam Driver) and Mellie (Riley Keough) work out a bold plan to divert bags of cash from the Charlotte Motor Speedway in molasses-slow hillbilly accents. Jimmy, a former construction
Against the backdrop of a major NASCAR race, the gang launches its low-tech plan, which seems destined for failure when Joe reveals his incendiary device and Clyde loses his prosthetic left forearm up a vacuum tube. worker at the speedway, uses inside knowledge to plot the caper, which requires the services of aptly named explosives expert Joe Bang (Daniel Craig, who retains the initials of his more debonair role, James Bond). The British actor’s attempts at an Appalachian drawl add to the levity. Soderbergh, who has directed 32 films (including “Out Of Sight,” “Erin Brockovich” and “Traffic”) and is known for featuring actors repeatedly, has worked with Tatum in four films (including “Haywire,” “Magic Mike” and “Side Effects”) and with Keough, the granddaughter of Elvis Presley, in two (including “Magic Mike”).
The director has written scripts for 10 of his movies, but he did not author the Ocean’s Trilogy, and it’s unclear who wrote this one. The credited writer, Rebecca Blunt, does not seem to exist, although emails purportedly from the writer were received during filming by Tatum, Driver and Craig. Soderbergh encouraged the exaggerated accents and stilted dialogue, which create a separate, “Li’l Abner”-like universe of cartoonish conversations. Family is a recurring theme in this lighthearted caper. While Jimmy is masterminding his plot, he’s also trying to spend more time with his
daughter, Sadie (Farrah Mackenzie), who lives with his ex-wife, Bobbie Jo (Katie Holmes). And Joe’s inclusion in the plan prompts him to enlist the aid of his two brothers, Fish and Sam (Jack Quaid and Brian Gleeson), who can usually be found sleeping on couches in their shack. Against the backdrop of a major NASCAR race, the gang launches its low-tech plan, which seems des-
tined for failure when Joe reveals his incendiary device and Clyde loses his prosthetic left forearm up a vacuum tube. But, in the FBI investigation afterwards – led by agent Sarah Grayson (Hilary Swank), whose incredulous facial expressions add another layer to the mirth – it becomes apparent that Jimmy has some brain waves after all. Several cameos (Darrell Waltrip, Jeff Gordon and LeAnn Rimes) add spice, country singer Dwight Yoakam claims another acting credit as a prison warden and an obnoxious Brit (Seth MacFarlane) provides the Logans with a foil. O TIME: 1 hour, 59 minutes RATED: PG-13 for language and some crude comments
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CENTS AND SENSIBILITY Brush Up On Your Money Smarts With Financial Books BY KRISTEN ALTUS
While most of us like to believe that the best things in life are free, it’s also undeniable that money talks. Knowing how to master your finances, understand global markets and thrive in a changing economy are essential skills for the 21st century. The following five books, written by financial experts and economic visionaries, cover all those topics and more. So, whether you’re in the mood for in-depth theoretical analysis or practical advice, these reads are right on the money.
“The Millennial Money Fix: What You Need to Know About Budgeting, Debt, and Finding Financial Freedom” By Douglas A. Boneparth and Heather J. Boneparth Husband-wife duo Douglas and Heather Boneparth specialize in helping millennials achieve their goals, so it’s only appropriate that they wrote a book about the economic struggles facing that generation. In “The Millennial Money Fix: What You Need to Know About Budgeting, Debt, and Find30
ing Financial Freedom,” the authors examine what can make or break young professionals in the modern job market. The book emphasizes the idea that baby boomers and millennials share a symbiotic relationship: If the latter strive for success, the former can worry less. But, if millennials have problems, so do boomers. “The Millennial Money Fix” also provides practical advice for such topics as mastering cash flow; navigating the job market; and “planning for marriage, babies and all that gushy stuff,” according to
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the book’s publisher. “‘The Millennial Money Fix’ is written in a wonderful conversational style that entertains as it educates,” notes Robert Seamans, professor, NYU Stern School of Business.
“Thriving in the Gig Economy: How to Capitalize and Compete in the New World of Work” By Marion McGovern If anyone knows about prospering in today’s “gig economy,” it’s Marion McGovern. She founded
media in print Times best-seller “Black Edge: Inside Information, Dirty Money, and the Quest to Bring Down the Most Wanted Man on Wall Street,” she digs deep into the life of Steven A. Cohen, the billionaire trader who ran SAC Capital and had his reputation ruined following a seven-year government investigation. “Black Edge,” which reads like a novel, takes readers through Cohen’s dramatic rise and fall – from building a $15 billion empire to having his company indicted in connection with insider trading. Analyzing M Squared Consulting, a gig economy business that landed on the Inc. 5,000 List of America’s FastestGrowing Companies – three times. “Thriving in the Gig Economy: How to Capitalize and Compete in the New World of Work” argues that conversations about the gig economy “focus on the low end of the skill spectrum” – such as those seeking to make extra cash via Uber or Airbnb – instead of the qualified professionals developing new digital talent platforms. The author goes into detail about the logistics of digital branding and the striking differences between the gig and on-demand economies. Daniel H. Pink, author of “A Whole New Mind,” notes that “the new landscape of work may feel like the Wild West – so we’re fortunate to have Marion McGovern as our guide. ‘Thriving in the Gig Economy’ is a rich and useful handbook that addresses every aspect of the new free agent terrain.”
court documents and wiretap transcriptions, Kolhatkar raises questions about the powerful class of billionaire financiers that has emerged over the last 20 years. The New York Times calls the book “a modern version of ‘MobyDick’ … Kolhatkar does not spare us her judgments of Cohen or of SAC Capital or of the hedge fund industry. They are not favorable.”
“Black Edge: Inside Information, Dirty Money, and the Quest to Bring Down the Most Wanted Man on Wall Street”
“Adaptive Markets: Financial Evolution at the Speed of Thought”
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“The Millennial Money Fix” emphasizes the idea that baby boomers and millennials share a symbiotic relationship: If the latter strive for success, the former can worry less. But, if millennials have problems, so do boomers.
explaining his adaptive markets theory, a hypothesis that finds common ground between rational investors and those who believe market prices are driven by moneyhungry stock brokers. “Adaptive Markets: Financial Evolution at the Speed of Thought” begins by clarifying the origins of market efficiency and where it has failed, all while taking an interdisciplinary approach to understanding why financial markets don’t always work the way we want them to. The book also looks at the evolution of finance and how humans have adapted to improve our chances of financial survival. The Enlightened Economist says that “Adaptive Markets” “will become another essential read for anybody interested in financial markets … it’s a thoroughly interesting and enjoyable read. It is not technical, the explanations are super-clear and there is some excellent story telling.”
“The Wisdom of Finance: Discovering Humanity in the World of Risk and Return” By Mihir A. Desai In a lecture to the graduating Harvard MBA class of 2015, business school professor Mihir Desai focused on the humanities and how history, philosophy, literature and film can provide a better understanding of finance. Think Jane Austen as a guide to risk management, Jeff Koons as an advocate of leverage or Mel Brooks’ “The Producers” as a teacher of fiduciary responsibility. While these seem like odd pairings, Desai believes they can provide unique insights. “The Wisdom of Finance: Discovering Humanity in the World of Risk and Return” demonstrates how financial outsiders can use this
creative approach to grasp seemingly complex principles and how “insiders can reacquaint themselves with the core humanity of their profession,” according to the book’s publisher. Sebastian Mallaby, author of “The Man Who Knew: The Life and Times of Alan Greenspan,” calls the book “lucid, witty and delightfully erudite… From the French Revolution to film noir, from the history of probability to Jane Austen and ‘The Simpsons,’ this is an astonishing intellectual feast.” O
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Spend An Evening With Al Pacino At The Fillmore BY LINDA HAASE
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here are few actors as talented – and as humble – as Al Pacino. From “The Godfather” to “Scent of a Woman,” his roles have been nothing short of riveting. But how will his big-screen presence translate to the stage during An Evening With Al Pacino at The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater at 8 p.m. on Sept. 15? Miami.com shares this perspective: “So what will Pacino talk about all night? A lot. We’re talking a career spanning 50 plus years. He’s received an Academy Award, two Tony Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a British Academy Film
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Award, four Golden Globe Awards, even the National Medal of Arts. Naturally, there’s also the Miami connection: his turn as the unforgettable character Tony Montana in ‘Scarface.’ The show will include clips, and a chance to speak directly with the man himself during an audience question and answer session.” Some questions might center on his upcoming portrayal of Joe Paterno, the late Pennsylvania State University football coach who was embroiled in scandal, in an as-yetuntitled HBO movie. We would expect nothing less from the legendary method actor,
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who offers up intense performances in films like “Dog Day Afternoon,” “Serpico” and “Carlito’s Way.” Pacino, a lifelong bachelor, has a penchant for looking like he just took a tumble in a washing machine. “He never looks like a movie star,” actress Ellen Burstyn, joint president of the Actors Studio with Pacino and Harvey Keitel, tells The Washington Post. “He always looks
like he slept on someone’s couch.” But, for Pacino, it’s all about the craft: “You gotta realize yourself in all your roles. For me, the acting is very much a sanctuary,” he tells The Washington Post. “It’s a place where I go and feel as close to what I should be doing in life, and why I’m here.” O For more information, call 305-6737300 or visit fillmoremb.com.
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Luis Fonsi Brings Love + Dance World Tour To Hard Rock Live BY LINDA HAASE f you still have “Despacito” stuck in your head, we can’t blame you. Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi’s latest hit, featuring rapper Daddy Yankee as well as pop king Justin Bieber in the popular remix, is considered the song of summer 2017 by many. As of press time, “Despacito” had been No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for more than five weeks, and the steamy music video, which debuted in January, became the No. 1 most-viewed video on YouTube in August with more than 3 billion views. No doubt Fonsi will be sharing that reggaeton-pop tune with the audience at his Love + Dance World Tour stop at 8 p.m. on Sept. 22 at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. “The Love + Dance World Tour will celebrate Fonsi’s artistic career with his extensive repertoire, which spans almost two decades, including his great and current successes with a surprising and innovative produc-
tion,” notes the venue’s website. Adds Fonsi, in a press release: “The tour is called Love + Dance, which sums up the concept of the tour, a mixture between my most significant ballads and the uptempo songs that feature my new sound like ‘Despacito.’ The show is going to be highly energetic but also heartfelt. It’s a nice balance.” The singer, notes NPR, is elated that the current No. 1 song in the world is in Spanish. “The whole world is singing in Spanish,” Fonsi told NPR in August. “The timing is quite perfect, you know, in this environment we live in. I don’t want to turn this song into a political environment, because it’s not. It’s a great song to make us feel good. But in the times that we live, where some people want to divide and want to build walls … it’s quite lovely that a Spanish song is No. 1 right now.” O
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Burlesque Entertainer Dita Von Teese Sashays Into The Fillmore BY LINDA HAASE
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anity Fair dubbed Dita Von Teese “the Meryl Streep of burlesque” – not a bad accolade for a Midwestern girl from a workingclass family. Born Heather Sweet, Von Teese drew on her early fascination with the Golden Age of cinema, as well as her classical ballet training, to become one of the hottest names on the burlesque stage. Von Teese, who has also tried her hand at modeling and acting, puts a modern twist on traditional burlesque routines, blending baubles and bling with allure, elegance and sophistication. Von Teese will bring her “The Art of the Teese” show to The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 1.
“‘The Art of the Teese’ is an assorted exploration of seduction, breaking down the barriers of gender, size, age and what it truly means to entice,” notes The Fillmore’s website. “The show-stopping all-star cast will be joined by special guests performing acts directed by Von Teese herself.” Her props, including elaborate costumes and a martini glass or two, are as mesmerizing as her performances. During a recent show, according to 303Magazine.com, “the curtain rose on the first act of the evening, Von Teese’s ‘Martini Glass,’ which features a gigantic champagne glass stunningly decorated with over 150,000 Swarovski crystals. Assisted by her Vontourage – two male dancers, Alek Palinksi and Elio Martinez
– Von Teese playfully stripped and seduced her way into the glass where she began to douse herself with a large cherry, adorably splashing her way into the hearts of the audience … ‘The Art of the Teese’ certainly offered up the crème de la crème of what burlesque has to offer.” Von Teese, who has her own lines
of eyeglasses, lingerie and more, has graced sartorial lists numerous times, including Vanity Fair’s International Best Dressed List, in 2013. “I advocate glamour,” she notes on IMDb. “Every day. Every minute.” O For more information, call 305-6737300 or visit fillmoremb.com.
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BACK TO THEIR ROOTS Mumford & Sons To Rock Out At AmericanAirlines Arena BY LINDA HAASE
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umford & Sons has made its way across the pond, and fans can catch this roots rock quartet at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 19 at AmericanAirlines Arena. Known for blending folk, bluegrass and alternative rock, the British band is returning to Florida for the first time since 2013.
Mumford & Sons made headlines in 2012 when it began staging Gentlemen of the Road Stopover Festivals in off-the-beaten-path locales around the world. The goal? “Supporting local musicians and businesses and in the process reconnecting with their reasons for forming a band in the first place,”
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notes the band’s website. The group went on a brief hiatus but returned in 2015 with its third studio album, “Wilder Mind,” followed by an EP, “Johannesburg,” in 2016. Its latest offerings are the “Live from South Africa: Dust and Thunder” album and film. “Chronicling the first meeting of South Africa with its favorite British band, Mumford & Sons, awardwinning director Dick Carruthers gets to the very heart of what makes Mumford & Sons such a special act,” notes the band’s website. “Filmed live against the beautiful Pretorian outback, the band performs their most recent material and classic hits in front of an exhilarated crowd.” O
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TERMS OF ENDEARMENT The Importance Of Saying, “I Love You,” To Your Partner BY DEBRA BANERJEE
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ou know that he’s got your back, and you’ve got his. If you’re solid in your commitment to each other, is it important to say, “I love you,” to your partner on a regular basis? That depends on the couple, our experts say. Saying those three magic words frequently is important “in principle,” says Paul Peluso, Ph.D., a marriage and family therapist and past president of the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors. “But it’s more important knowing what it means for your partner to hear you say it,” says Dr. Peluso, a professor and chair of the Department of Counselor Education at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. “Too often, people may think that the words, ‘I love you,’ are thrown around without having any real meaning behind them. If your partner is one of those people, then just saying, ‘I love you,’ while it may be meaningful to you, will fall flat on its face for your partner. Instead, knowing what that means and perhaps finding a way to say, ‘I love you,’ in a different but more meaningful way for your partner is more likely to improve your relationship.” A friend of mine, whom I’ll call Kate, felt uncherished throughout her marriage, despite the fact that
her husband regularly proclaimed his love to her. He only paid lip service to the words, she says, and there was no feeling behind them. After years of being emotionally uncoupled, she divorced him. The “look of love” in his eyes was just a reflection of her love and affection for him, Kate believes. “Given a choice, it’s more important that someone shows you that they love you all the time rather than to say it,” she says. The phrase can be a deeply intimate expression of romantic feeling and emotional attachment as well as an affirmation of a relationship. But not all couples need to nurture their bond or derive emotional satisfaction through the verbal expression of love. Other ways of communicating can be just as validating and meaningful. Maya Bat-Ami, Psy.D., a Coral Springs psychologist and certified sex therapist, agrees that communication between partners is key:
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life relations other’s deepest thoughts and feelings will help align expectations of how each person wants to express and receive love, he says. In some cultures, saying, “I love you,” is not the norm. If you come from an emotionally undemonstrative background, there are ways to communicate, even if it doesn’t come naturally, he says: “Make up a code. Text a heart. Set a reminder on your phone to say, ‘How was your day?’” Ultimately, what’s the payoff in regularly communicating feelings of love in whatever “language” is agreed upon by both partners? “It’s building up the feelings of trust and commitment and specialness, which are the things that bolster a relationship in dark times,” Dr. Peluso says. “You’re stocking up on ‘hurricane supplies.’ Do this now, and, when an emotional hurricane goes through, you know [your partner has] your back.” It’s never too late to act or speak from the heart. Perhaps Tevye and Golde express it best after they finally admit they love each other: “It doesn’t change a thing / but even so / after twenty-five years / it’s nice to know.” O “Find out what your partner wants as opposed to, ‘If you really loved me, you would know.’ Magical thinking doesn’t work.” She often references Gary Chapman’s 1995 book, “The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate.” The author, a minister and the host of a nationally syndicated radio show, theorizes that there are five ways to express and experience love: gift giving, quality time, words of affirmation, acts of service and physical touch. He believes each person has a primary love language – the way he or she prefers to give and receive love. When the primary love language is words of affirmation, Dr. BatAmi says, “for those people, saying, ‘I love you,’ would be important.” Dr. Peluso adds: “Others communicate ‘I love you’ by doing 40
Too often, people may think that the words, ‘I love you,’ are thrown around without having any real meaning behind them. If your partner is one of those people, then just saying, ‘I love you,’ while it may be meaningful to you, will fall flat on its face for your partner. – Dr. Paul Peluso, marriage and family therapist
things. ‘I don’t need to tell you I love you; I do things for you.’” He notes the song “Do You Love Me?” from the musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” in which Tevye asks his wife, Golde, if she does, indeed, love him. She answers: “For twenty-five years I’ve lived with him / Fought with him, starved with him / Twenty-five years my bed is his / If that’s not love, what is?” It’s important for couples to share their “internal worlds” with each other, Dr. Peluso says. Otherwise, one’s goals or dreams for the relationship may go unspoken or be forgotten. Connecting with each
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NUMBER ONE NANA Essential Dos And Don’ts Of Being A Super Grandparent
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y young sons get plenty of love from their three sets of grandparents. Each pair gets its own “day” – my in-laws have Mondays, my parents have Wednesdays and my other in-laws have Thursdays. (My husband’s parents divorced and have each remarried.) This weekly schedule gives each set of grandparents time alone with their grandkids to do whatever they
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wish. The kids love it, and the grandparents do, too. Being a grandparent is one of life’s greatest joys. In a way, you get to be a kid again, taking grandkids to the zoo or watching them hit a home run – while leaving the tantrums and homework to the parents to handle. “You don’t have to make and maintain the rules,” says Wade Sil-
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verman, Ph.D., a board-certified psychologist with offices in Boca Raton, Aventura and Coral Gables and a grandfather of one. “And that leaves more time for fun.” However, being an awesome grandparent isn’t all fun and games. There are some guidelines to keep in mind, too. Here, our experts suggest some dos and don’ts that will help you be a wonderful, sup-
portive grandparent – without stepping on the parents’ toes. DO FOLLOW THE RULES. You may want to spoil the grandkids with ice cream after school. But the parents are the ones who are truly in charge. So, if Mom says no treats before dinner, abide by that rule. Cynthia Silverman, Psy.D., a Boca Raton clinical psychologist and
life parents Instead, create a circle of trust. (Yes, kind of like Robert De Niro’s credo in “Meet the Fockers.”) Encourage your grandchild to communicate openly with you and his parents. This will help the child forge stronger relationships with family members and learn healthy communication skills.
an expert in child, adolescent and family psychology, suggests speaking with the parents, without the grandkids around, to clarify their rules and routines. “You’re all part of the same team,” she says. “Present a united front.” Do what you’re asked, whether you agree or not. Respect your child, and honor his wishes, though this role reversal may be difficult.
as poor table manners, chances are that the parent will feel criticized.” Dr. Corn says that’s why, as a grandparent, it’s better to remain silent – unless asked for input – no matter how well-meaning your advice may be. “Refrain from sharing your views,” she says. “It’s not worth creating ill will or bad feelings. You’d rather be known as a loving and supportive grandparent, not a nitpicky one.”
DON’T TAKE CONTROL. Accept that you are not in control. One of the hardest things about parenting is that you’re responsible for everything. And one of the hardest things about grandparenting is that you’re not. You may think that your granddaughter’s skirt is too short, but it’s not your place to say so. Unless you believe that your grandchild is in danger, keep your mouth closed. “Realistically, it’s hard for a caring grandparent to always zip his lip,” says Andrea Corn, Psy.D., a Boca Raton child, adolescent and family psychologist who has six grandchildren. “Even if what we may be unhappy about is understandable, such 44
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DON’T KEEP SECRETS. Grandma lets her grandson stay up past bedtime and then begs him to keep it from Dad. She might feel like the “fun” grandparent, but such behavior is a big no-no. “When you do that, you create confusion and fear,” says Dr. Cynthia Silverman. “It sends a bad message and puts the grandchild in a bind. You’re teaching him that keeping secrets is OK.”
DO SPEAK THE LANGUAGE. Grandkids will likely have a preference for how to communicate with grandparents, whether by phone, email, text or Facebook (that is, as long as your grandchild is cool with having a grandparent as a Facebook friend). “Be open to communicating like them,” says Dr. Corn. “Don’t bemoan technology and say something bad about it. Learn it, and adapt to it.” Remember details of your grandkids’ lives and interests. “Actively listen to their stories, and validate their feelings,” says Dr. Cynthia Silverman. Next time she has a soccer game, ask what position she played. Inquire about her bestie’s birthday party. These questions will show you’ve been listening and are interested in what’s happening in her life. DON’T GET JEALOUS. You may have to deal with multiple sets of grandparents, but remember that grandparenting isn’t a competition. Don’t fall into the “I’m the best grandma” trap. You’ll only alienate your child and make your grandchildren feel pressured to take sides. The more loving adults in a child’s life, the better. Be happy that your grandchildren can be close with all their grandparents. You each bring something special to the table, says Dr. Cynthia Silverman, so celebrate your differences. For now, my sons’ grandparents enjoy their designated days. Hopefully, as my boys grow older, they’ll continue this tradition. And maybe they’ll do the same with their own grandchildren someday. O
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The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, Blends Luxury Service And Natural Beauty BY SUSAN R. MILLER
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rom the minute you drive onto the lavish 500-acre property of The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, you’ll shift into relaxation mode. The abundant foliage and manicured gardens are a welcome reminder of Florida’s natural beauty. Once inside, you can start to leave your cares behind. The front desk and concierge services are second to none, providing the level of customer service expected from a Ritz-Carlton property. The resort offers 582 rooms and suites comprising deluxe bedding, marble bathrooms with two sinks and private balconies with breathtaking garden and lake views. Standard rooms start at 480 square feet and offer a choice of one king or two queen beds. The hotel boasts 46
60 executive suites with 960 square feet of space as well as stunning views of the lake, golf course or pool from two personal balconies. Guests who stay in one of the two 2,400-square-foot presidential suites can enjoy a huge living room with a full entertainment center, a dining room with a table that can seat eight and five balconies. The 2,645-square-foot royal suite, on the 12th floor, truly is fit for a king or queen. The bathroom has a large soaking tub and a separate shower with a thermostatic control and a rainfall showerhead. Ask about the Club Level rooms, where a dedicated concierge attends to your every need. Those who opt for the Club Level have 24-hour access to snacks and beverages; a
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media room; a variety of breakfast and lunch offerings; and hors d’oeuvres, desserts and cordials. The centrally located RitzCarlton is just a short ride to Orlando International Airport,
downtown and the area’s many theme parks. Shuttle service is available to and from some of the parks and is included in the resort fee. Check with your concierge 24 hours in advance for more information.
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However, you really don’t need to leave the property once you’ve checked in. There’s a diversion for every taste, including an 18-hole Greg Norman-designed golf course, a variety of restaurants, outdoor adventures, children’s programs and a 40-room spa. And, because the resort shares the property with the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, guests are free to use all the amenities offered by both properties, including the Marriott’s massive lazy river and numerous
You really don’t need to leave the property once you’ve checked in. There’s a diversion for every taste, including an 18-hole Greg Norman-designed golf course, a variety of restaurants, outdoor adventures, children’s programs and a 40-room spa. dining options, from casual alfresco eats to formal restaurants. In May, the resort unveiled a new hub for all things adventure: the Grande Lakes Sports program. It provides guests with the opportunity to explore their surroundings from land, sea and air. Outdoors enthusiasts will love kayak eco-tours on Shingle Creek, the headwaters to the Florida Everglades. The new Hidden Lake bike trail allows guests 13 and older to take a two-mile mountain bike ride on the property’s SCOTT bicycles. Guests can venture on the trail at their own pace or take a tour led by the resident “trail boss,” who points 48
out wildlife along the way, such as whitetail deer, bobcats, river otters, foxes, raccoons, alligators and a variety of birds. In June, the resort announced the new Seaplane Excursions offering. The plane departs from and lands on one of the 12 lakes around the resort and offers a variety of trips. If you just prefer to chill, the 40,000-square-foot spa transports guests back in time with its Spanish-Moorish architecture. The Ritz-Carlton Spa philosophy of sanitas per aqua, “health through water,” translates to health and beauty treatments featuring herbs grown in the resort’s garden and
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citrus plucked from local farms. There’s also an outdoor lap pool, a spa café and a full salon. In June, the resort opened the Barber Shop at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, where men can enjoy a variety of shaving experiences, haircuts, beard trims and hair coloring while sipping complimentary glasses of bourbon or craft beer from the resort’s Whisper Creek Farm Brewery. For more pampering, explore the 11 dining venues available between The Ritz-Carlton and the Marriott, including Norman’s, a fine dining establishment featuring celebrity Chef Norman Van Aken’s New World cuisine. Or dine alfresco at
Bleu, which serves burgers, salads and frozen drinks. Highball & Harvest offers farm-to-table dining with dishes centering on ingredients from local farms and the resort’s 7,000-square-foot garden. You only live once, so why not do it in style? The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, will not only meet but exceed your expectations. O
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alk about a return on investment. When they launched tequila label Casamigos roughly four years ago, Rande Gerber, George Clooney and their partner, Mike Meldman, reportedly invested $600,000 each, according to Forbes. In June, it was announced that British beverage company Diageo had bought Casamigos for up to $1 billion – with $700,000 million up front and the potential to net another $3 million based on the brand’s performance, according to Forbes. Believe it or not, however, Casamigos didn’t start out as a business venture at all – but two friends’ search for a quality spirit. “Casamigos was created out of our desire to drink the best tequila,” says Gerber, 55. “At the time, George and I were building homes in Mexico and, as one does when you spend time in Mexico, we were drinking a
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making bottles for ourselves to drink. Everyone liked it, so we felt this might be something we should sell.” Gerber adds: “Word got out that we had something really special. We made a decision to start a company and share it.” With Clooney’s star power – not to mention that of Gerber’s wife, supermodel and entrepreneur Cindy Crawford – creating a marketing plan was a cinch. All it took, according to Clooney, was “the night we all ended up in bed together after finishing a bottle.” Gerber elaborates on the memorable evening: “We were discussing ideas … over a bottle, which we fin-
lot of tequila. We would go to different restaurants and bars, and the bartenders would suggest different tequilas – some good, some not so good. They all had one thing in common: They burned going down. George turned to me and said, ‘Why don’t we just make our own, one that’s perfect for us?’” With that, they embarked on a mission: to create a tequila that went down smoothly, didn’t require lime or salt to cover up the flavor and could be imbibed without a nasty hangover the next day. Needless to say, it didn’t happen overnight. “We took our time and had the patience to get it just right,” says Gerber. “Two years and 700 samples later, we finally got it perfect.” At the time, Gerber and Clooney had Mexican vacation homes next door to each other, which they named “Casamigos.” Roughly translated, it means, “House of Friends,” and the moniker perfectly suited their new brand. “George and I were sitting in my restaurant, Café Habana in Malibu,” Gerber recalls. “[We] were drinking it from one of the plastic sample 52
“Word got out that we had something really special with our tequila. We made a decision to start a company and share it.” bottles we had been getting it in for two years and thought it was perfect as is. Let’s just make it glass, put a cork in it and name it after our two homes in Mexico … Casamigos.” Demand grew quickly within their inner circle. “At first, we were doing it just for us,” Clooney says. “We just started
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ished. We were a bit buzzed and got a ride back to my house, where George stays when he comes out to the beach. We have a guesthouse directly on the beach, where he usually stays, but, that night, he didn’t feel like walking down the steps to it, so I put him in our guest room in the main house.” Then, at about 3 a.m., Crawford noticed that her husband wasn’t in bed and checked their guest room to see if he had fallen asleep in there, Gerber says. “She sees who she thinks is me face down with my clothes on and gets into bed,” he recalls. “A minute later, she realized it was George. They were both confused as George
thought he had wandered into the master bedroom, and Cindy thought that it was me in the guest room, since George [usually] stays in the beach house. Needless to say, we all laughed about it, and that ended up being our first commercial: ‘Drink Casamigos, and wake up with Cindy Crawford!’ Or, as Cindy likes to say, ‘Drink Casamigos, and wake up with George Clooney!’” Prior to his friendship with Clooney and before meeting his famous wife, Gerber was already one of the most successful names in the hospitality industry, specifically the hotel bar scene. According to his brother, Scott Gerber, the siblings, who were born
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Gerber and Clooney visit their Casamigos Tequila distillery in Mexico
“George and I do a motorcycle trip every year. This past one we spent riding through Jalisco, where our distillery is. We love spending time with our team, drinking, laughing and telling stories.”
on Long Island, were working as real estate brokers when, in 1991, they met hotel and nightlife impresario Ian Schrager of Studio 54 fame, as reported in the Village Voice. At the time, Schrager was relaunching Manhattan’s Paramount Hotel on 46th Street. “He asked us to help find someone to open the bar because he had a criminal record, so he couldn’t get the liquor license himself,” Scott tells the Village Voice. “Eventually, I think he just liked us, and he asked if we wanted to open it ourselves.” Thanks to Gerber’s eye for fashion (servers donned sexy dark-gray jumpsuits), ear for a lively setlist and taste for delectable cocktails, as
well as Philippe Starck and David Rockwell’s sleek design, The Whiskey at the Paramount soon became a major hotspot. From there, more opportunities quickly followed. “People really seemed to like this lounge concept,” Gerber tells New Orleans Living, “so, a year later, I opened another, then another, and now it’s evolved.” In that time, he opened Morgans Bar at the Morgan Hotel in New York; Armani Cafes in Boston, Costa Mesa, Los Angeles and San Francisco; and Whiskey Park in New York’s Trump Parc, among others. He founded Gerber Group, which became renowned for creat-
ing the ultimate hotel bar experience. Among its flagship venues were Whiskey Blue, Whiskey Park, The Penthouse, Midnight Rose, Stone Rose Lounge and Skybar Los Angeles. With venues all over the country, Gerber Group is also a preferred partner for Starwood Ho-
tels & Resorts, Sofitel Hotels, Strategic Hotels & Resorts and Melia Hotels. In fact, the group partnered with Starwood in 1998 to develop W Hotels Worldwide, which incorporated Gerber bars into many of its establishments. Gerber has since sold the business to his brother. SEPTEMBER 2017
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mean, they are really so cute! We [celebrated] with lots of Casamigos. Amal wasn’t drinking, but George drank her share.” Neither Gerber nor Clooney, however, is ready to rest on their laurels when it comes to their liquor label, despite the massive sale. Instead, they’re focused on taking the brand to the next level as both men, along with Meldman, will continue to run the company. “From the tequila to the name and the bottle design to marketing and distribution, it’s us. It’s our lifestyle,” Gerber says. “Our entire process takes time, patience and extreme focus. Every batch is approved by our master distiller, George and myself before going into the bottle. We don’t follow any rules or look at other brands … we do things our way.” “George will keep his role,” he explains to People, “working on the marketing with me. The great
“I didn’t set out to be in the bar business,” Gerber, who graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in marketing, tells New Orleans Living. “But I did set out to be an entrepreneur and work for myself so I could make my own schedule. I love design, I love socializing and I love creating an atmosphere where people can have a good time. When someone says, ‘I met my wife at your place 10 years ago. Now we’re married and have three kids,’ that’s the best feeling of all.” His own family, of course, is Gerber’s top priority. He and Crawford, who consider Malibu, California, their home base, have son Presley, 18, and daughter Kaia, 15. Despite Mom and Dad’s demanding schedules, their 19-yearold marriage thrives because of a strong, mutual commitment. “I make my husband a priority 54
and don’t take things for granted,” Crawford tells The Telegraph. “If I’m away for three days, then I make sure I’m around the next week. I’m very realistic about how much time stuff takes, and I find the balance.” Gerber adds, according to New Orleans Living: “It’s always family first, then friends, then business.” In Clooney’s case, business grew from their tight friendship. The two met years ago at one of Gerber’s Manhattan establishments. “George and I met probably over 20 years ago,” Gerber tells ET Online. “He was shooting a movie in New York. I owned a bar at the time, and he was coming in, and we just became friends.” Before long, the pals were building homes in Cabo San Lucas, which they recently sold. However, “George and I do a motorcycle trip every year,” Gerber says.
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“From the tequila to the name and the bottle design to marketing and distribution, it’s us. It’s our lifestyle.”
“This past one we spent in Mexico riding through the highlands of Jalisco, where our distillery is located. We always love spending time with our team in Mexico, drinking, laughing and telling stories.” Like Gerber, Clooney, 56, became a father when he and wife Amal Clooney welcomed twins in June, son Alex and daughter Ella. Naturally, Gerber was one of the first to meet the new additions. “Cindy and I went to London and went to the house and spent some time with them,” Gerber tells ET Online. “The kids are the perfect mix of George and Amal. I
thing is we do everything in-house, so, even though we were bought by Diageo, we’ll remain a stand-alone company. We’ll operate it as we have since day one.” And, since day one, their purpose has remained the same: to create and maintain a trustworthy brand. “Great brands reflect the people who create them,” Gerber says. “We have people drinking Casamigos that never drank tequila before. They’ve switched from vodka and other types of liquor. They love and appreciate the authenticity. Consumers are very smart and know what they want. [They] want and appreciate the best.” O
“Our entire process takes time, patience and extreme focus. Every batch is approved by our master distiller, George and myself. We don’t follow any rules or look at other brands … we do things our way.”
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or many of us, the typical 9-to-5 workday is a huge part of our existence. In fact, the average person spends almost 90,000 hours at work during a lifetime. It’s only one part of who we are, but, since we spend so much time and effort in the workplace, it would be wonderful if it gave us complete satisfaction – along with a paycheck and benefits. That’s probably asking too much, but what’s troubling is that 80 percent of full-time U.S. workers are dissat-
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isfied with their jobs, according to recent figures from Deloitte Shift Index. And a 2014 report from CareerBuilder.com reveals that many employees are disillusioned: 52 percent feel like they have a job but not a career. The responsibility falls to both workers and bosses to create a satisfying work environment. So how can we all be happier in our jobs? Amy Cooper Hakim, Ph.D., speaker, author and the executive consultant and founder of Boca Raton-based
The Cooper Strategic Group, has answers to that daunting question. An industrial-organizational psychology practitioner, Dr. Hakim helps employers and employees get along better. She offers advice on productivity, morale, satisfaction and overall work-life balance. Her book, “Working with Difficult People: Handling The Ten Types of Problem People Without Losing Your Mind,” recently hit No. 1 in sales of business etiquette books on Amazon. “My grandmother, the co-author
“I advocate for the platinum rule instead of the golden rule. Golden is: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Platinum is: Do unto others as they would have you do unto them.” Q: How do I prove I’m a hard worker without staying late every night? Is there still a perception that you’re more committed if you work overtime? A: Depending on the industry, there is still a perception that those who want to make it at work are willing to stay late and come in early. But, if that doesn’t work for you, you can still show that you are committed to your organization. Set clear boundaries for when you will work and when you will play. When you are at work, be fully present. Don’t text (unless it’s an emergency), and don’t surf the web. Produce solid work consistently. Q: I manage several people, and I struggle with the time element and emotional drain that this causes. How can I deal with it? A: A leader knows she’s “made it” when her team runs as smoothly when she is away as it does when she is present. Focus on the individual strengths of your various team members, and empower individuals to take responsibility for certain tasks. Employees will be happier, and you will have more time to focus on strategic planning and thinking.
G ACT of my book, is the one who encouraged me to go into industrial organizational psychology,” she says. “I was interested in either clinical psychology or law, but she suggested that I look into it, and it just jived with my persona.” Calling her specialty “psychology with a business twist,” Dr. Hakim says that, if individuals are led effectively, they’re happier and more productive. So why all the workplace drama these days?
“It’s always been there, but it may have a different lens now,” she says. “There are boundary issues that cause the dysfunction. We need to place our work life in one bucket and our personal life in another. There is really, truly a merge. Today, it is about finding balance.” We asked Dr. Hakim to weigh in on some of the most pressing issues facing professionals today. Read on for her tips and insights. And who knows? Her expert advice might just take you to your happy place.
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Q: A coworker has taken credit for my idea. How can I diffuse this situation without causing harm to my career? A: Sadly, this happens more often than not. If you have proof that this was your idea, then you may want to share that with your manager. More likely, though, you should think of this episode as a lesson learned, and move on. Keep your antennae up, especially when dealing with that coworker. Document future interactions with this individual by creating an emailed paper trail. When you brainstorm about an idea face-toface, quickly write a recap email to your coworker to confirm that you are on the same page. Q: I’m not going to advance in my current position. Can I quit my job without having another one lined up? A: In the workplace, we have to think long-term about the reputation that we have. As long as you feel safe in your current workplace, try to stick it out until you find another job. It’s easier to get a job when you already have one. Further, if you need a recommendation for a new position, you want your boss to say that you’re a team player with a solid work ethic. (It’s hard to say so about someone who quits.) Show that you’re consistent and persistent. And you don’t want to have a visible gap on your resume in the employment section. Q: I have a colleague who wastes a lot of time by talking my ear off. What should I do? A: Always be polite and friendly, yet make sure that your messaging is clear. “Suzie, I’m slammed today. So, if this is something work-related, I’m happy to chat. But, otherwise, I have to get back to this deliverable.” Make sure to say the message with a smile and to make direct eye contact. Then, break eye contact, and get back to work. If you want to talk to your coworker, offer to meet for lunch or during your next break.
Q: I’m looking to make new hires but don’t want turnover. How do I find people willing to make a real commitment? A: You can be a stellar boss who em-
the people around you are unhappy, harried or scared, then you likely are, too. You shouldn’t hate coming to work, and you shouldn’t worry that every move you make is being examined under a microscope. If you suffer from these issues, then you very likely should look for another place to work.
Q: I just finished maternity leave and will be returning to work. How do I transition back into the swing of things? A: Keep the lines of communication open with your boss. If possible, consider some type of flextime or telecommuting as you make the transition. Speak with those who have made the transition successfully to learn from them. Ask if your company has any programs and services available to help with the transition.
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Q: My boss is a workaholic and expects
“A leader knows she’s ‘made it’ when her team runs as smoothly when she is away as it does when she is present. Focus on the individual strengths of your team members, and empower individuals to take responsibility for certain tasks.” powers his employees. And you can share that you are looking for a team player who wants to grow with you and your company. If you do your job as a manager and leader, then top employees will want to stick around.
Q: It’s tough to speak up for yourself, even when you know it’s important. What are some ways to voice concerns without seeming unlikable? A: I advocate for the platinum rule instead of the golden rule. Golden is: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Platinum is: Do unto others as they would have you do unto them. The key is in the delivery. If we are sincere and make eye contact when sharing an idea, people are more likely to listen and take us seriously. When possible, try to sandwich criticism between sincere praise. Start with some-
thing positive, throw in the concern and then end with something positive.
Q: How important is it to take a vacation? Is it honest to take a mental health day?
A: Please use your vacation days! Too many people do not take advantage of the need to get away. You don’t have to go to a different city in order to enjoy your vacation days. Try to divide up your days so that you have at least one or two days off every other month. While it is honest to take a mental health day, this is different from a sick day and counts toward vacation time.
Q: What are some signs that you’re in a toxic job? A: If your boss is constantly sarcastic, demeaning and condescending, you are likely in a toxic environment. If
me to be one, too. What can I do? A: This is an instance where you need to manage your manager. If your boss is one who likes to reach out after work hours, say something like, “I promise to be present while I am at work. But, in order for me to be most productive, I also need time to relax and unwind. I’m happy to check my email at 9 p.m. and will respond to anything urgent at that point. For everything else, I’ll be certain to tackle it bright and early the next day.”
Q: I have a loyal and hardworking employee who is constantly late. How can I stop this behavior without discouraging him? A: Request to meet with the employee in a private setting, like your office. Tell the employee that he is doing a great job with [x, y and z]. Then, say that, unfortunately, even though his work product is terrific, his tardiness will hold him back if the problem is not fixed. Explain why it is important to be on time. Ask him how you can help him be punctual. Share any tips that you think might help. Have him commit to striving to be on time for the next week. If the behavior has improved by then, great! If not, have another meeting, and determine an appropriate penalty (like marking him down on his next review). O SEPTEMBER 2017
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ny separation between academic innovation and business commercialization is fast disappearing – as evidenced by a three-year-old Boca Raton project that draws campus and corporate headquarters closer together than ever before. Florida Atlantic University’s Tech Runway, a publicprivate initiative, already has been a powerful positive influence in South Florida, launching 29 new start-up businesses, creating 239 jobs, generating $8.3 million in sales revenue and raising more than $19 million in start-up funding to help boost the local economy. In an annual competition, start-up companies vie for $25,000 grand prizes, free office space, mentoring programs and fundraising assistance for a year, giving inventors and innovators a better chance at seeing their ideas morph into profitable business realities. Rhys L. Williams, associate vice president for research and managing director of Tech Runway, calls the program’s converted warehouse headquarters a “hotbed of entrepreneurship.” This year, 21 companies emerged as winners and will receive the attendant perks. But the following three won grand prizes, and – mark our words – you’ll be hearing more from these ventures soon.
“There was a thought that you can’t do groundbreaking research on one hand and have your eye on commercialization on the other, but that’s a false choice. Often, the best groundbreaking research leads to the best groundbreaking products and services.” – Rhys L. Williams, associate vice president for research and managing director, FAU Tech Runway
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HUBSPRING HEALTH FOUNDED BY TWO PHYSICIANS,
Dr. Andrew Rosendahl and Dr. Frank Gencorelli, Hubspring Health is a communications system “focused on solving several of the chronic problems plaguing our industry,” according to a Tech Runway press release. Dr. Gencorelli, a pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist, elaborates: “The healthcare system is broken, not just for patients but also for providers. It is difficult to communicate, difficult to have access to the resources you need when you need them and difficult to coordinate care. You can order a car in three seconds with an app, and you’re seeing places like supermarkets using better technology than a hospital, where people’s lives are in the balance.” So what did the duo prescribe for these ills? The Hub, an innovative and flexible software platform that “significantly improves patient care in countless ways,” says Dr. Gencorelli, and can save time, money and lives. Already in use in a dozen hospitals and medical schools, including the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, the system can quickly give a physician access to records, meetings, staff SEPTEMBER 2017
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availability, treatment protocols and documents – all the information necessary to provide quick, efficient and correct medical treatment. It also improves communication across a medical team, linking a hospital chairman, for example, with the person running the OR desk, Dr. Gencorelli says. “That’s the power of it.” The company’s founders are very enthusiastic about winning the Tech Runway competition. “It’s great to have the network of resources and the access to potential new clients that being part of the program will bring us,” Dr. Gencorelli says. “The mentorship from people who already have built companies, as we’re trying to do, would be most important. It’s not easy. The mentorship will take our company up a notch, and I think Tech Runway can do great things for our young company.” At press time, Hubspring Health was preparing to install The Hub at Barry University in Miami and said that it planned to partner with the University of Miami to implement the platform throughout the organization. “Now, we’re rolling,” Dr. Gencorelli says. “There is a lot of momentum building.”
“The healthcare system is broken, not just for patients but also for providers. It is difficult to communicate, difficult to have access to the resources you need when you need them and difficult to coordinate care.” – Dr. Frank Gencorelli, co-founder, Hubspring Health
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“It is very important for us to get our name out there, get the branding out there and, more importantly, get the technology out there. It is new technology. We have confidence in our product, and we believe in it.” – Steve Tamayo, director of marketing, Tap2Open, LLC
TAP2OPEN ENABLING PROFESSORS AND INVENTORS TO
commercialize their discoveries may not sound like the correct role for a university, but Williams of Tech Runway disagrees. “There was a thought that you can’t do groundbreaking research on one hand and have your eye on commercialization on the other, but that’s a false choice,” he says. “Often, the best groundbreaking research leads to the best groundbreaking products and services. These things are published in academic journals, but if they don’t get out and help people, why are we doing the research in the first place?” An excellent example is contest winner Tap2Open, whose innovative smartphone-based system for opening gates, doors and other barriers can make life a lot easier for many South Floridians. The system is advertised as a “secure, convenient and easy way for residents and guests to gain access to gated communities via smart devices. Tap2Open allows residents and invited guests to enter a gated community or secured door at the push of a button on their smartphone or device.” Adds Mark Grosberg, systems architect and company founder: “This is a product born out of frustration.” Anyone who has experienced waiting in a long line to be admitted to a gated community knows what he means. You wait for ages, finally hand your ID to a
guard (or a computer) and then wait for him to reach the resident to grant you entry. No more. With Tap2Open, you can use your smartphone to automatically open the gate and drive in. If, as a homeowner, you’re expecting a trusted visitor, you can send a message allowing him to enter with his phone, either once or repeatedly. Steve Tamayo, director of marketing, says that the Tech Runway win means “getting recognition, notoriety and a chance to be able to explain a new technology. It is very important for us to get our name out there, get the branding out there and, more importantly, get the technology out there. It is new technology. We have confidence in our product, and we believe in it.” The advantage over the car-mounted device or sticker that many communities use is clear: If you’re in another car besides your own – whether a rental, a friend’s, a family member’s, a taxi or an Uber – you can use your smartphone to open the gate. The system is already installed in about 10 communities, mostly in the Carolinas, and costs residents an average of $1 to $2 per month. “It is ideal for college students, who can use it to get into dorms easily,” says Tamayo. “We are going after gated communities, office complexes and storage facilities. The big advantage is that it is a unique offering. There is no competition, because no one else has this technology.”
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“We can take a video file, reduce it by half without dropping quality, and the cost of service becomes much lower.” – Hari Kalva, founder, Videopura, LLC
VIDEOPURA THIS DELRAY BEACH OPERATION IS AS HOMEGROWN
as they come: Its technology originated in the computer laboratories of FAU. The brainchild of Hari Kalva, professor and director of FAU’s multimedia lab in the Department of Computer & Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Videopura’s function can jokingly be summed up by the phrase, “Honey, I shrunk the vids.” “We have technology which reduces size of a video without losing quality,” he says. “We can take a video file, reduce it by half without dropping quality, and the cost of service becomes much lower.” Imagine, for example, that, instead of getting alerts from your smartphone that your storage is full and you can’t record more video, you have twice the amount of space as before. As a result, Kalva says, “your video will load faster, and your data plan won’t use that much data, and there will be no lags in playback.” The technology also applies on a larger scale, such as a television station that would like to reduce storage space in its archived and online videos by half, thereby cutting costs. “One of the major costs for operating video cams is storage,” he says. “This would cut costs in half, including the costs of storage and costs of transmission.” Another example is in the growing use of “bodycams” in police departments across the country, with retention pol-
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icies varying from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Storage amounts quickly become enormous and are what Government Technology magazine calls “the gorilla in the room” of bodycams. Videopura, which “soft launched” this summer, could halve those costs. “I think there is strong potential to sell technology to a number of companies, and I can see the company growing into quite a big presence,” Kalva says. FAU will retain ownership of the patent but exclusively license it to Videopura. While Kalva and R&D Director Velibor Adzic are grateful for the $25,000 prize, Kalva says, “more important is the access to networking, resources, mentoring and getting more help on the business side of things.” Williams adds: “We approach mentoring with a mix of cheerleading and tough love. The cheerleading is to celebrate their accomplishments and things they do right, and the tough love is to dispel them of any illusions that entrepreneurs often have and have them think realistically about timelines, degrees of difficulty and costs.” He expects to see the program expand in the next year to FAU facilities in Fort Pierce and Jupiter and anticipates similar success in those areas. “We now have 23 clients in several different states looking to go nationwide,” he says. “There are a lot of wonderful things happening here.” O
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Meet Joy Mangano, The Single Mom Who Built A Multimillion-Dollar Empire On A Mop
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he’s sold everything from Miracle Mops and My Little Steamers to Huggable Hangers and TuffTech Luggage. Come November, Joy Mangano, inventor and entrepreneur extraordinaire, will be selling her life story – so to speak. That’s when her new book, “Inventing Joy: Dare to Build a Brave & Creative Life,” will be published. It chronicles Mangano’s life, from her days as a struggling single mother of three through her rise to the top of a business empire that spans the world, having sold more than $3 billion in products since she launched her company. Her story was told first on the big screen in 2015 in the film “Joy,” written and directed by David O. Russell and starring Jennifer Lawrence as Mangano. The role earned Lawrence an Oscar nomination. Other big names in the movie in66
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clude Bradley Cooper, who plays Neil Walker (who runs a QVC TV studio where Joy starts hawking her mop), and Robert De Niro, who portrays Mangano’s father. Although she was the inspiration for the movie, Mangano says Russell used artistic license to bring her story to the
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“I WANT AS MANY PEOPLE POSSIBLE TO BENEFIT FROM A PRODUCT, WHETHER IT’S A MOP OR HANGER OR A PILLOW THAT ALLOWS YOU TO HAVE A SOUNDER NIGHT’S SLEEP. THESE ARE THE THINGS I THINK ABOUT.” masses by weaving traits of other inspirational women into her character. In fact, the opening of the movie starts with the dedication: “Inspired by the true stories of daring women. One in particular.” “An Oscar-nominated movie is not just the story of my life, but it’s the creativity of those people behind it,” says Mangano, 61. She adds that working with Russell was a truly cathartic experience. “It was unbelievable. I say I never had therapy in my life, and, after talking for hundreds of hours with David O. Russell, I 68
don’t need it anymore,” she says with a chuckle. The reaction from moviegoers and fans further inspired her to help others become successful. “After this movie came out, I found people everywhere who said, ‘You gave me such inspiration that I opened the bakery I always wanted to open,’ or ‘I finished that piece of art I started when I was younger,’” she says. The upcoming book, published by Simon & Schuster, is truer to her own story, and Mangano hopes it will serve as a blue-
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print for those who have a dream and help them to reach their full potential. “I feel like people will have a new romance with their life,” she says. “I am so excited about it. If it’s possible to be more excited about that than the movie, then I am.”
THE EARLY DAYS Mangano’s dream began when she was a child, growing up in East Meadow, Long Island. She was constantly inventing and looking for ways to make things better – even when life wasn’t going the way she’d hoped. While volunteering at a pet shelter as a teen, she came up with the idea for a reflective flea collar. But, before she could get it to market, a large pet supplier launched a similar product.
“I OFTEN SAY, ‘TAKE YOUR EYE OFF THE PRIZE,’ BECAUSE I HAD THIS GOAL, AND I COMPLETELY TOOK A DIFFERENT PATH AND ENDED UP IN A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT DIRECTION.” Later, she thought she was living the American dream: attending college, getting married and having three children. But the marriage soured, and, after divorcing her husband, she held down several jobs, including one as an airline reservationist, to pay the bills. But Mangano says she never stopped dreaming up ideas. Even something as simple as a mop, she thought, could be made better. She proved herself right with the creation of the Miracle Mop, which was born in her father’s auto body shop on Long Island more than a quarter century ago. She says she was partially inspired by the fact that her father had a small sailboat, and he used cotton mops to swab the deck. “I always thought this was the craziest thing: You are mopping up something dirty, and you are wringing it out with your hands,” says Mangano, who envisioned that her invention would one day be in KMarts across the country. Thus, the Miracle Mop has easy-to-grip interlocking handles, allowing users to wring it out without getting their hands wet.
OVERCOMING OBSTACLES But the best laid plans don’t always work out the way we expect, and Mangano started out advertising her mops in boating magazines and struggled to get them into local retail stores. She eventually approached QVC, which purchased 1,000 mops on consignment. When sales didn’t take off, she convinced QVC to let her go on the air to demonstrate the product. Her belief and enthusiasm paid off: She sold SEPTEMBER 2017
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more than 18,000 mops in less than 30 minutes. “I often say, ‘Take your eye off the prize,’ because I had this goal, and I completely took a different path and ended up in a completely different direction,” she says. “My original vision was I wanted mops in every store. I have gone way past that – in another direction I never thought of.” Mangano, who began appearing on QVC in 1992, moved to HSN in 1999. It purchased her company, Ingenious Designs, LLC, and she has been with HSN ever since.
Since those early days, she has experienced monumental success selling a host of other products and often appearing on HSN to promote her latest wares. She appears live at least once a month, sometimes more, and is the top generator of new customers on HSN. Her popularity is evidenced in her sales statistics. For example, she has exceeded $10 million in sales in a single day and generated nearly $2 million in sales in an hour, according to HSN. Mangano is in Florida so often
that she considers it her second home. She owns a 7,100-squarefoot home in Tampa, near HSN’s headquarters, in St. Petersburg. When she’s not in Florida, she calls an estate in St. James, Long Island, home. She’s even in the restaurant business, having opened Jema last year, in Huntington, Long Island, with Brazilian-born Chef Franco Sampogna. The restaurant, which features globally inspired dishes with local produce, has been a hit with Long Islanders, and Mangano is often seen there.
“IF YOU HAVE A PASSION AND YOU LOVE WHAT YOU ARE DOING, RAISING CHILDREN IS NOT A SEPARATE WORLD FROM EVERYTHING ELSE YOU DO.”
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HAVING IT ALL Being a working mother of three wasn’t always easy, and following her dreams took “a big leap of faith,” she says. Leaning on her family, surrounding herself with those who believed in her and “putting one foot in front of the other” kept her going, she says. Mangano included her children in her work when she could, never seeing them as an impediment to her career. “My children always were part of everything I did as much as I could have them be, and that manifested itself as life went on,” says Mangano, whose three children, Robert, Christie and Jackie,
continue to work with her today. “If you have a passion and you love what you are doing, [raising children] is not a separate world from everything else you do.” Her philosophy is to never lose sight of your customer base and to always work hard. She believes that her financial success comes with responsibility, and sometimes that means working harder today than when she first started. “My day is even fuller now. If I didn’t sleep then with three little kids, I don’t sleep at all now,” she says, laughing. On the day of our interview, Mangano was on a tight schedule. She was planning to take part in a discussion at WeWork New York City – which provides shared workspace and services to entrepreneurs, freelancers and small businesses – with Alfa Demmellash, CEO of Rising Tide Capital, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives and communities through entrepreneurship. The women shared their stories, discussed the vital role of entrepreneurs in today’s world and introduced WeWork’s Creator Awards to the Big Apple. “If WeWork existed when I was starting out, I might not have started in the back of my father’s auto body shop on a dusty desk,” Mangano says. In 2015, The Joy Mangano Foundation, which she established that year to help aspiring businesspeople nationwide, partnered with Rising Tide Capital. The latter awards entrepreneurs full scholarships to attend its nationally recognized business-management training curriculum, and the nonprofit provides ongoing support as entrepreneurs turn their dreams into realities. The WeWork event is one example of how the two organizations are working together to inspire and assist entrepreneurs. “The most important advice I give is that you don’t have to give up your life to do this,” Mangano says. “You should do it in a matter of steps so you are not mortgaging
colors and includes a quick-release removal system, allowing users to wash the mop head easier. Of course, with fame come copycats, and Mangano’s products are not an exception. Take the Huggable Hanger, for example: She’s seen a variety of knockoffs come into the market. But she’s not worried about the competition. “Unfortunately, with success, people try to capitalize on it. You can’t change that, but you can keep making a quality product at a great value, and that’s where the founda-
“THE MOST IMPORTANT ADVICE I GIVE IS THAT YOU DON’T HAVE TO GIVE UP YOUR LIFE TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS. DO IT IN A MATTER OF STEPS SO YOU ARE NOT MORTGAGING YOUR HOUSE OR QUITTING YOUR JOB.” your house or quitting your job. It should be done in a rational and realistic way, and, if it takes longer to get it done, then do it that way. But do it.” She certainly has done it. Today, she holds more than 100 patents and trademarks. Her sales successes have come in spades. As of 2017, she has sold more than 2.3 million MemoryCloud Pillows, 4.2 million Better Beauty Cases and Jewel Kits and 6 million My Little Steamers. And her Huggable Hangers are the No. 1 best-selling product in the history of electronic retailing, having sold more than 773 million units, according to HSN. Although her customers are primarily women, Mangano says that, when she’s designing, she does it
with a universal audience in mind. “With a customer base that is primarily female, there is no doubt that I pay attention to that, but a pillow is a pillow, and a steamer is a steamer,” she says. “I want as many people possible to benefit from a product, whether it’s a mop or hanger or a pillow that allows you to have a sounder night’s sleep. These are the things I think about when I look at the features and benefits of the products.” Last year, Mangano began selling many of her products in retail outlets, including Bed Bath & Beyond, The Container Store, Macy’s and Target. After the success of her movie, she redesigned the Miracle Mop. The new one comes in a variety of
tion of the Joy brand comes in,” she says. “After 25 years, I have built that trust and foundation in the brand, and that’s the difference between the Joy brand and a knockoff on any of my products, whether it’s a steamer or a pillow.” Despite all her success, Mangano isn’t thinking of retirement quite yet, she says. “We will have breakthroughs in certain categories; I can’t tell you which ones, but they are going to transform those categories just as Miracle Mop and Huggable Hangers did in their categories … and more recently my luggage, where we really did reinvent the wheel. The more the customer says, ‘I love it and want it,’ the more we want to do. It’s a beautiful thing.” O SEPTEMBER 2017
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hances are that, when you walk into a kava bar, you’ll be greeted with the salutation, “Bula!” It’s the staffers’ way of welcoming newbies to one of the hottest trends in the United States. Kava bars are springing up all over major cities, and South Florida just happens to be a pioneer of this movement. Reportedly, the first kava bar in North America opened in Boca Raton. Kava is the national drink of Fiji, an island nation in the South Pacific, and “bula,” which means, “To long life and good health,” is a toast used in social settings when folks gather and drink the robust concoction. At kava bars, customers are encouraged to become part of the “tribe,” chill out and relax in a tranquil and friendly setting, akin to a coffee house. But kava is the antithesis of caffeine. Instead of perking you up, it mellows you out. Experts say it produces a state of calm and reduces anxiety. And, unlike bars that sell alcohol, kava bars are low-key, like sitting in your living room enjoying the company of good friends.
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Bartenders (or “kava-tenders”) educate customers about the history and benefits of kava, which is made by grinding the root of the kava plant into a fine powder; soaking it in water; and then straining the product to produce a murky, earthy-tasting beverage. In Polynesian cultures, the drink is tra72
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“At first, I was reluctant because it’s not the best-tasting beverage in the world, but then I started getting really into it. I developed a method of making kava myself that happened to produce an excellent product.” – James Hare, manager, Native Kava
ditionally served in a coconut shell, and that method has translated to the U.S. kava scene, too. Thus, a serving of kava is called a shell. “We usually welcome new members to our tribe with their first free shell of kava and a toast,” notes Jenny Bronson, a manager at Nakava Bar in Boca Raton, which claims to be the first kava bar on the continent. She enlightens newcomers about the different strengths of various kinds of kava. The active ingredients in kava are kavalactones, which give this ritual drink its stress-fighting, muscle-relaxing effect. “Generally, the more kavalactones, the more potent the kava,” she says. (As a first-timer, one sip of the beverage completely numbed 74
my mouth, so I can only wonder what a super brew would do!) Jeffrey Bowman is a pioneer of the U.S. kava industry. He co-founded Nakava, originally named The Nakamal, in 2002 and renamed it in 2004, which seemed to resonate better with consumers, he explains. “I first became interested in kava after I had been in a car accident and suffered muscle spasms in my back,” he says. “Drinking kava seemed to help, and I didn’t need to take the pills my doctor prescribed. I wasn’t interested in getting hooked on pills.” Bowman now owns The Nak, on Federal Highway in Boca Raton, and hopes to open a second kava bar in Lighthouse Point. He says that the clientele of kava bars ranges
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from students to doctors – and everyone in between. “We literally have just about any kind of person from any age at The Nak at any given time,” he says. “The kava bar industry is growing quickly. In fact, it might outgrow the supply at this point because it is such a profitable business for most operators.” According to Forbes, kava bars cater to “creative professionals and developers heading to work in the morning.” Also known by its Latin name Piper methysticum, which roughly translates to “intoxicating pepper,” kava is imported primarily from Fiji, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands and Hawaii. The drink has a rather bitter taste,
which is why many bars serve it with a slice of pineapple as a chaser. “That’s also why we suggest just downing the shell in one gulp,” says James Hare, the manager – along with his girlfriend, Sarah London – of Native Kava on Northeast Sixth Street in Boynton Beach. “My immersion into the industry was when a friend of mine who was a regular encouraged me to try kava,” he says. “At first, I was reluctant because it’s not the best-tasting beverage in the world, but then I started getting really into it. I developed a method of making kava myself that happened to produce an excellent product. My girlfriend got a job at Native Kava and convinced them to hire me.” Hare explains the growing attraction of kava bars. “Kava has a potent calming effect,” he says. “It doesn’t inebriate people like alcohol or cause them to become angry or belligerent. There is no hangover, either!” According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, clini-
cal studies have found that kava is effective in treating symptoms associated with anxiety. A 2004 study revealed that kava may also improve sleep quality and cognitive performance. Researchers found this significant because prescription medications for anxiety – benzodiazepines like Valium or Xanax – tend to decrease cognitive function. In animal studies, the kavalactones in kava have been shown to reduce convulsions, promote sleep and relax muscles. They may also have painrelieving properties, which may explain the mouth-numbing sensation often produced by drinking kava. Researchers do caution, however, that European reports of liver toxicity caused some countries to take kava off the market. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration issued a consumer advisory in March 2002 regarding the rare but potential risk of liver failure associated with kava products. However, Ellen Kamhi, Ph.D., aka The Natural Nurse, a part-time South Florida resident and radio
Beach, California, is an international authority on botanical ingredients and served as science officer for the American Herbal Product Association. The former Delray Beach resident is also a consultant for the National Institutes of Health. He is well versed in the history and benefits of kava. “Kava is widely known and used in many Pacific Island cultures and has been for centuries,” he says. “Kava creates a feeling of relaxation and, unlike alcohol, doesn’t make you stupid in the process. Kava bars can reduce stress, providing a way to relax and a convivial place to gather in the evening and on weekends.
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“Kava is widely known and used in many Pacific Island cultures and has been for centuries. It creates a feeling of relaxation and, unlike alcohol, doesn’t make you stupid in the process.” – Steven Dentali, Ph.D., Dentali Botanical Sciences
show host, says that those reports were flawed and that many of the 24 cases of alleged liver toxicity involved people also taking overthe-counter pharmaceutical drugs associated with liver damage. “My advice is that kava should not be taken by anyone who has liver problems or by anyone taking any drug products with known adverse effects on the liver,” she says. “This also applies to people who drink alcohol on a regular basis. In addition, I also recommend that people using kava for the first time in the evening should not drive or operate heavy machinery since it is a muscle relaxant and can make some people sleepy.” Steven Dentali, Ph.D., of Dentali Botanical Sciences in Redondo
Bars where alcohol is served can get loud, and most people who drink are just one or two drinks away from being a danger on the roads because alcohol impairs us. In this respect, kava is a safer alternative to alcohol.” Dr. Paul Hokemeyer, a leading addiction specialist in New York City, says that kava may be a beneficial weapon against the opioid epidemic crippling the country: “It can be used in addiction treatment to help patients manage the intense physical and emotional discomfort that occurs when they abstain from their addictive substance or from engaging in their addictive behavior.” He says that kava may be used like any other tool of pharmacological intervention, along with other forms
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of therapy, to overcome deeply ingrained addiction. Bowman explains that kava is grown in very mineral-rich volcanic soil and harvested after three years. “So it absorbs some of these minerals, which give it an earthy and peppery taste,” he says. “Our most popular kava is called Black Sand. We also sell a lot of pomegranate kava, which has a hint of pomegranate juice.” Historically, kava has been served in Polynesian cultures during welcoming ceremonies honoring special visitors, including the likes of Prince Charles in Fiji in 2005 and former French President Francois Hollande in the Wallis and Futuna islands in 2016. Locally, Kavasutra Kava Bar start-
ed in Lake Worth and has expanded to Delray Beach, North Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Denver and New York City. The chain fosters a “relaxing, tranquil environment where you can kick back, drink a kava shell and relax,” according to its website. At Nakava, the key word is friendship, Bronson says: “We are more than just a kava bar; we are a family or tribe. Our regulars are like family. We stand apart from the normal bar in Boca Raton by being a place where good friends come in to meet and relax together. The tribe is a community where everyone helps everyone.” Bowman agrees that that sense of community makes kava bars quite special. “It breaks down social barriers,” he says. “Kava gets people of different ages, cultures and socioeconomic groups to come together and socialize. There is no fighting at kava bars. Kava promotes peace and calmness. The world needs more of these things.” O SEPTEMBER 2017
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Julian Rubinstein
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Julian Rubinstein Helps Clients Preserve Assets While Providing Steady Income JULIAN RUBINSTEIN LIKES his clients to sleep well at night. “Our firm focuses on conservative portfolios with low volatility that deliver income and potential growth,” says Rubinstein, founder of American Asset Management Corporation in Boca Raton. “Our clients appreciate the steps we take to preserve their assets, and most take monthly distributions to enjoy their retirement.” Rubinstein brings 20 years of experience to serving clients with a $100,000 minimum investment. “I started our firm originally to manage my own and my family’s money,” he says. “I don’t want anyone to suffer cata-
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strophic losses because the stock market tanked as it did in 2008.” As a fee-based investment advisor representative, Rubinstein meets with clients every three months and sends out a monthly email. “Every client has the same asset allocation as myself and is invested in the same securities,” he adds. American Asset Management’s investment philosophy is based on the work of Harry Browne, who, in 1972, developed the “permanent portfolio” of four asset classes: cash, gold, the S&P 500 and 30year Treasury Bonds. He saw that these asset classes move in opposite directions, creating long-term potential gains while smoothing
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out short-term volatility. “We improved on that strategy by only investing in the two asset classes that are performing the best,” Rubinstein says. “On the last day of each month, we adjust the portfolio accordingly. Trades are only made monthly because research shows that more often or less often leads to lower returns and more volatility.” Prior to launching American Asset Management, Rubinstein owned a manufacturing company; served as an executive in a
publicly traded company; and was an operational partner at Sun Capital, one of the nation’s largest private equity firms. Today, Rubinstein is also the host of the popular “Money Talk Radio” daily show on WSBR 740 AM in South Florida. “We believe it is more important than ever for conservative investors to have portfolios that resist market swings,” he says. “Our firm is here for conservative investors who want to preserve their capital.”
AMERICAN ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION is located at 225 N.E. Mizner Blvd., Ste. 540, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-955-8500 or visit americanasset.net.
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Theodore J. Berman and Russell F. Berman
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COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY Berman Law Group — “Consider It Handled!” LED BY TWO OF FLORIDA’S most effective personal injury attorneys, Berman Law Group has quickly grown to become a full-service law firm handling clients nationwide. “Our key areas of practice now include family law, real estate, criminal law, commercial litigation and wills, trusts and estates,” says Russell Berman, managing partner, Berman Law Group in Boca Raton. “We also represent victims of other people’s negligence in personal injury and wrongful death cases,
helping them receive just compensation for their losses.” His twin brother, Theodore Berman, who also focuses on personal injury matters, adds that the firm has recovered approximately a quarter billion in personal injury settlements for its clients. He also emphasizes the firm’s dedication to community service. “We support numerous charitable organizations in keeping with our law firm’s motto, ‘Committed to the Community,’” he says. Russell Berman credits the
For more information on BERMAN LAW GROUP, call 800-375-5555 or visit thebermanlawgroup.com.
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firm’s success to simple, straightforward hard work. The brothers push hard to resolve cases favorably for their clients in a timely manner. They never forget their clients are real people dealing with real problems caused by someone else’s negligence. In return, their grateful clients are eager to share their good experiences. “Victims want results now,” points out Russell Berman. “They’re dealing with lost wages, medical bills, damaged property and pain and suffering. It’s important that we recoup money for them as quickly as possible.” Theodore and Russell Berman’s aggressive approach has enabled them to collectively re-
cover approximately a quarter billion dllars in personal injury settlements from insurance companies over the course of their legal careers. Both Theodore and Russell are passionate about fighting for their clients’ interests. “We take it personally when powerful corporations deny our clients the fairness they deserve,” says Russell. As he says, “Our firm’s success in every area of our practice is based on hard work, our knowledge of the law and our dedication to serving our clients.” Please contact Theodore for information regarding the firm’s approximately quarter billion dollars in personal injury settlements.
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Joshua K. Friedman and Jason A. Brodie
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Partners At Brodie & Friedman, P.A., Bring Skills And Experience To Every Engagement WHEN IT COMES TO MARITAL and family law, Jason A. Brodie and Joshua K. Friedman provide clients with sound advice and personalized attention, making themselves available 24 hours a day, seven days a week if necessary. “We always follow the law and any changes to it,” says Brodie. The attorneys believe their clients depend on them for advice regarding what they may be entitled to and to know the ever-changing laws in the family law arena. “In divorce cases, issues like child custody and property di-
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vision can be life-changing,” says Brodie. “But in high-asset divorce cases, the stakes are especially high because the issues can be even more complex.” For example, high-asset couples might co-own businesses, numerous financial accounts and multiple properties that all have to be valued and distributed equitably. “We understand both the economics and the emotional issues in a case,” says Friedman, who is board certified in marital and family law by The Florida Bar. “We are always amenable to settling a case, but we are always prepared to litigate ag-
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gressively if necessary.” Along with providing professional guidance and support to their clients, Brodie and Friedman are active in the community. They serve on the professional advisory committee of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and contribute to area charitable organizations such as Stand Among Friends. As Friedman says, “We want to
give back to the community that supports us.” Brodie and Friedman have been featured on the “Today” show, MSNBC, FOX News and local area television stations. Brodie & Friedman’s areas of practice focus on divorce, child support, property distribution, alimony, time-sharing, enforcement, modification, relocation and pre- and postnuptial agreements.
BRODIE & FRIEDMAN, P.A., is located at 1675 N. Military Trail, Ste. 550, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-392-5100 or visit brodiefriedman.com.
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Peter Gladstone, Jeffrey Weissman, Denise Schneider and Heather Apicella
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Gladstone & Weissman, P.A., Offers Trusted Counsel To Couples And Families GLADSTONE & WEISSMAN, P.A., provides counsel on sophisticated marital and family law matters, from pre- and postnuptial agreements to property division, business valuations, alimony and child support issues and conflicts over parenting matters. Representing highnet-worth entrepreneurs, business executives, professional athletes and other high-profile
clientele, the firm prides iself on securing fair, equitable results for its clients. Attorneys Peter Gladstone, Jeffrey Weissman, Denise Schneider and Heather Apicella are all Board Certified in Marital and Family Law – one of only five South Florida firms with more than two attorneys Board Certified in that area of practice. The principals have
GLADSTONE & WEISSMAN, P.A., is located at 101 N. Federal Highway, Suite 702, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-447-2274 or visit gwpa.com.
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more than 50 years of combined experience in providing creative solutions to complex marital and family law matters. “No one will care more or give more thought to achieving the most favorable outcome for our clients,” says Principal Peter Gladstone. “We usher our clients through an often difficult and painful time, preserving their dignity while promoting their interests throughout the entire process.” Gladstone & Weissman, P.A., is consistently recognized by colleagues for its ethical commitment to family law and equita-
ble outcomes, having been routinely included in publications such as Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers and Legal Elite. The firm’s attorneys understand the psychology of divorce. Providing more than just legal counsel, they offer life advice designed to empower clients. “Our mission is to help good people through a difficult time,” adds Principal Jeffrey Weissman. “We provide the psychological support our clients need to deal with and recover from the stress caused by tenuous, complicated family situations.”
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Family Law Attorney Benjamin Hodas Believes In Telling It Like It Is WHEN IT COMES TO DIVORCE, clients’ expectations and reality often don’t align. Family law attorney Benjamin Hodas understands this. From the minute a client walks through the door, he takes a no-nonsense approach to their case, helping them understand what to expect. Hodas, who is Board Certified in Family Law, represents high-net-worth, high-profile individuals in a wide range of family law matters, including pre- and post-nuptial agreements, paternity, child and spousal support, custody and time sharing. He brings a unique set of skills and experience to the table that allows him to handle even the most
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legally complex cases. A zealous advocate, Hodas is known for his aggressive stance while at the same time ensuring transparency – not only with his clients but also with opposing counsel. At the start of any engagement, he clearly explains to his clients the various difficulties they may encounter and the costs associated with their case. “It’s important that we let our clients know from the getgo what strategies are required and the costs associated with them,” says Hodas. “I call it the up-front contract.” Because family law matters are emotionally charged, Hodas often serves as a counselor to his clients, providing a sym-
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pathetic ear and managing their expectations. At the same time, he works to remain objective, rising above the emotion to ensure he is providing them with a well-thought-out game plan designed to help them reach their desired result. Key to his success is preparing every case as if it will go to trial. Hodas knows that each case is unique and constantly evolving. Being armed with as much information as possible provides his clients with the leverage required
to achieve informed and amicable resolutions either during mediation or at trial, if need be. Hodas, who earned his law degree from the University of Florida, has been practicing for 16 years. He launched his own firm in 2010. In 2015, he was named an Attorney to Watch by Attorney at Law Magazine and was named to the Florida Super Lawyers list. He currently serves as vice chairman of the Marital and Family Law Board Certification Committee of The Florida Bar.
LAW OFFICE OF BENJAMIN T. HODAS is located at 515 N. Flagler Drive, Ste. 700, West Palm Beach. For more information, call 561-275-7800 or visit hodaslaw.com.
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Eric Lee
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Board Certified Business Litigator Eric Lee Provides Clients With Cost-Effective Solutions IN THE WORLD OF BUSINESS, disputes happen all the time, and, often, they are complicated. That’s why it’s important to have an experienced and knowledgeable business litigator on your side. Eric Lee, managing partner of
Lee & Amtzis, P.L., in Boca Raton, has been practicing business litigation for more than 23 years and has been board certified for 17 years. His practice has taken him into state and federal courts throughout the country
LEE & AMTZIS, P.L., is located at 5550 Glades Road, Ste. 401, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-981-9988.
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at both the trial and appellate levels. He has an impressive track record of successfully representing parties in complex businessrelated matters. Lee provides clients with costeffective solutions designed to achieve the best results, and his successes include serving as lead counsel in class action matters in which more than $10 million was recovered. He prides himself on his
hands-on approach. “If someone hires me, they get me,” he says. “I go to every hearing and every deposition. I handle every case all the way through appeals, if necessary.” Because he has a history of effectively representing clients, other attorneys often turn to Lee for help when their clients need business litigation representation. This stands as a testament to his skill and experience.
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William Sterling Williams
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Attorney William Sterling Williams Upholds Family’s Long Tradition ATTORNEY WILLIAM STERLING Williams is proud of his family’s long commitment to freedom. His ancestors left England for colonial Massachusetts in 1637 and became one of the nation’s founding families. His Norwegian grandfather and mother were in the Norwegian resistance during Nazi occupation of Norway during World War II – an experience he chronicled in his book, “Terror Before Dawn: A Child at War.” Today, Williams is one of the nation’s leading personal injury attorneys, with more than $130 million in settlements and verdicts for individuals since 2011.
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Williams is a partner at Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath, LLP, in West Palm Beach. “It is a privilege to be able to help the family of a loved one who has suffered serious injury or death while placing a defendant on notice that unsafe products or practices will not be tolerated,” he says. A board certified civil trial lawyer, Williams handled his first $1 million case before he was 30 years old. Since then, he has represented individuals from throughout the United States and around the world in motor vehicle, product liability, maritime, aviation, premises li-
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ability and toxic tort cases. In 2011, he obtained an $18 million inverse condemnation verdict and, in 2015, won a $16 million dollar verdict in an inverse condemnation classaction suit. A native of Delray Beach, Williams credits his family with instilling the values and lifelong passion to serve as a powerful legal advocate for victims of negligence. His great-grand-
father Henry J. Sterling was one of the earliest pioneers of Southern Palm Beach County, and his grandmother Ethel Williams was a longtime businesswoman and community leader who is remembered at The Ethel Sterling Williams History Learning Center. As Williams says, “Every generation must stand up, fight and preserve the principles of our nation.”
LYTAL, REITER, SMITH, IVEY & FRONRATH, LLP, is located at 515 N. Flagler Drive, Ste. 1000, West Palm Beach. For more information, call 561-820-2205 or email bwilliams@palmbeachlaw.com.
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Bill Burke, Ward Kellogg, Dave Englert and Dennis Gavin
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KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY BANKER Paradise Bank Builds Relationships In A Private Club Environment PARADISE BANK IS DEDICATED to serving the long-term financial health of its customers. “We know our customers, and they know us,” says William “Bill” Burke, President and Chief Operating officer. “Banking has always been a people business, and that’s where we excel.” Paradise Bank offers an experience unmatched in the world of banking. Clients are greeted as a member of the family, with warm smiles and extraordinary levels of service. The community bank has a
club-type atmosphere in a large, luxurious private banking facility in Boca Raton. Two branch offices in Fort Lauderdale and Delray Beach further enhance service capabilities. Clients visit the branches by appointment and can enjoy free ice cream, coffee and gourmet treats before sitting down with a teller. Paradise Bank’s four founding executive directors have worked together in the Boca Raton market since the mid1980s, says Ward Kellogg,
PARADISE BANK is located at 2420 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, and 1351 N. Federal Highway, Delray Beach. For more information, call 561-392-5444 or visit paradisebank.com.
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Chairman and CEO. “After building several banks that were acquired, launching Paradise Bank in 2005 was a dream come true,” he says. “We have grown steadily for 12 years to become the region’s leading community bank. Today, we have no dramatic growth plans. We just want to take great care of our customers.” Dave Englert, Chief Business Development Officer, adds: “We have been financing our customers’ businesses and real estate projects, as well as meeting their personal needs, for many years.” According to Dennis Gavin, Chief Credit Officer: “We sit down with our clients to customize products in order to
meet the requirements of each individual person.” Paradise Bank is also a top producer in Florida of Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. In addition to the four executives, the Board of Directors is comprised of business leaders, including David Dickenson, Howard Goldsmith, Thomas Gray Jr., Allen McGee, Thomas McMurrain, Kevin Sacket, G. Robert Toney and Lisa Wheeler. “We have the capital to meet the needs of most businesses, state-of-the-art technology and veteran bankers who genuinely enjoy helping our customers,” Burke says. “Now is a great time to consider banking in Paradise!”
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Robert C. Stone
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PROTECTING YOUR RIGHTS Robert C. Stone Helps Clients Through Difficult Times FOR MORE THAN FORTY YEARS, Robert C. Stone has passionately represented both personal injury clients and those charged with crimes. One day he may be representing someone severely injured in an automobile accident. The next day, he may be defending someone arrested for drug possession. Every day that he walks into his Boca Raton office, he puts his many years of experience to work for his clients. A graduate of American University in Washington, D.C., Stone earned his law degree from George Washington University, providing him with the education and legal expertise needed to successfully represent clients.
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During his career, Stone has completed more than 100 jury trials and hundreds of state and federal cases defending individuals and corporations throughout the United States. His ability to skillfully navigate the complexities of the legal system has resulted in his muchdeserved reputation as a toptier advocate for his clients. His firm has successfully litigated on behalf of clients injured by defective or dangerous products, including women who experienced serious medical complications after receiving transvaginal mesh implants. “We have big-firm capabili-
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ties with that small-firm compassion,” Stone says. He is well-respected among his peers and, as a result, receives many of his cases from attorney referrals. Clients who hire Stone to represent them in their personal injury cases can rest assured that the only thing they will have to worry about is recovering from their injuries while he focuses on recovering damages. He is prepared to guide you through the complex legal system.
“From the initial investigation to the conclusion of the trial, our firm stands by our clients throughout the entire process,” he says. Stone prides himself on being affordable and accessible to anyone who needs his legal expertise. “We recognize that every client is unique and every case is different,” he says. “We are prepared to listen to your needs and create a legal strategy designed specifically for you.”
ROBERT C. STONE, P.A., is located at 33 S.E. Fifth St., Ste. 100, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-338-4844 or 888-206-2022 or visit rcstonelaw.com.
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Steven Sapirstein
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Steven Sapirstein Leads Stoever Glass Wealth Management’s Boca Raton Team ONE OF THE MOST RESPECTED names on Wall Street now offers blue-chip financial advice to Palm Beach County residents. Stoever Glass & Co., known to generations of New Yorkers as a preeminent bond trading firm, last year launched Stoever Glass Wealth Management (SGWM), a registered investment advisor serving high-net-worth clients. “We deliver highly personalized fee-based financial planning services to individuals,
couples and multi-generational families,” says Steven Sapirstein, principal in charge of the Boca Raton office. “Our experienced team serves a growing number of clients who appreciate our deep commitment to exceptional professional service.” Drawing on decades of experience in the financial markets, SGWM provides independent advisory services that encompass bonds, stocks, life and health insurance, annuities
STOEVER GLASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT is located at 225 N.E. Mizner Blvd., Ste. 250, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-229-0770 or visit stoeverglass.com.
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and managed accounts. “As a smaller, family-owned firm, we take the time to understand our clients’ goals, which often extend across generations,” Sapirstein says. “Simply put, we can do almost anything in the financial and insurance world with the highest level of service.” Sapirstein began his 27-year financial career with Merrill Lynch and then became a manager with Paine Webber, Solomon Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley. A graduate of New York University’s Stern School of Business with an MBA degree from Iona College, Sapirstein is a Certified Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®)
and is licensed in all insurance products and holds several securities certifications. A long-time Boca Raton resident, Sapirstein enjoys golfing with his wife, Robin. Their son Jared is now a managing director at a major Wall Street firm. “Having worked for the large brokerages, it was a pleasure to join the Stoever family’s professional team,” Sapirstein says. “We are steadily expanding our staff in Boca to serve the growing demand for fee-based objective advice from retirees, entrepreneurs and successful professionals. We are long-term planners who build lasting relationships through the generations.”
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DIVORCE LAWYER SAVING MARRIAGES Family Law Attorney Tammy Saltzman Looks At Divorce As A Last Resort WHEN COUPLES FACE SERIOUS
marital problems about finances, parenting or spending time together, a written post-nuptial agreement may help resolve those issues without divorce, says Tammy Saltzman, a family law attorney in Boca Raton. “I try to save marriages whenever possible,” she says. “Putting things in writing can help the couple focus on the good things in their marriage, rather than the problems.” For example, a wife might be upset that her husband works seven days a week without spending time with her or the children. Saltzman can prepare a time-sharing schedule that makes sense for
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both parties, such as arranging a weekly “date night” or a weekend parenting plan. Once it’s written down and signed, they no longer need to fight over that issue. “When clients come into my office about divorce, my first question is whether they have tried therapy or spoken with their rabbi, minister or priest,” she says. “I believe divorce should be a last resort, not the first option after a fight.” Saltzman is trained in collaborative family law and is also a Florida-certified family mediator. She is the host of “Divorce Connection Network,” an online TV show, and has been named Most Outstanding Woman of the
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Year by the National Association of Women Lawyers. Saltzman focuses her legal practice, TBS Law, PA/Choice Mediations LLC, on family law and mediation as well as specialized residential real estate title, escrow and closing services. “I work closely with South Florida real estate professionals, lenders and their clients, providing 24/7 availability to help them complete transactions smoothly and efficiently,”
she says. “I try to make Realtors® look like rock stars and turn every real estate closing into a celebration.” As a daughter, wife and parent, Saltzman has experienced the emotional turmoil and financial stresses facing her clients. “When I counsel them, it’s from a deep core of personal experience as well as my knowledge of the law,” she says. “I listen to my clients and know what it’s like to walk in their shoes.”
TBS LAW, PA, is located at 2000 Glades Road, Ste. 300, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-221-0577 or visit tbslawpa.com.
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and we take pride in not only helping them protect their principal, but we work diligently to help them realize appreciation of their portfolio assets,” says Sean Fetterman, Managing Director of Wealth Management. “We want our clients to be assured that they have a team of dedicated financial professionals watching over their investments. We offer personalized, discretionary investment management to our clients and help them maintain the discipline needed to guide them through the challenges that derail so many from achieving their financial goals.”
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The Fetterman Group takes a hands-on approach to help ensure that clients’ portfolios are properly positioned, keeping them up to date on the markets and how it relates to them. As personal portfolio managers, the team believes that managing client portfolios, in a fiduciary capacity, helps ensure that the clients’ best interest is a top priority. “It’s easy to look smart when markets go up, but our clients know they can rely on us to give them sound and professional investment advice regardless of market direction. Investor behavior is not always rational, so our team brings discipline to ensure our clients do not make poorly timed decisions based on emotions,” says Adam Fetterman, Senior Vice President. of Wealth Management. The Fetterman Group also
provides comprehensive wealth management focusing on the preservation of wealth, legacy planning and retirement income, along with several other services that the team and UBS refer to as, ‘Advice Beyond Investing.’ The Fetterman Group manages more than $1 billion in clients’ assets. Sean and Adam are nationally recognized, seasoned advisors and have both been named to Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors in the U.S., from 2014 to 2017. Sean also has been named a Financial Times Top 400 Financial Advisor for 2016 and 2017. Sean Fetterman also is a big believer in giving back to the community through his work with JAFCO, as well as his support of the Israel Defense Fund and the University of Miami’s athletic department.
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David Zappitell’s Goal Is To Obtain The Maximum Result For Clients “CLIENTS ARE NOT JUST CASE numbers; they are real people with special needs who deserve individualized attention,” says David Zappitell, founding partner of Zappitell Law Firm in Delray Beach. Zappitell, who has been practicing personal injury law in South Florida for more than 25 years, leads a boutique law firm that focuses on significant personal injury and wrongful death cases. His knowledge and expertise in the field have led to him receiving many awards and recognitions, including being named to Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, being ranked as a “Super Lawyer” by his peers, being a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and being
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rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. He also is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Civil Trial, an accomplishment achieved by fewer than 4 percent of Florida Bar members. Because injuries may be permanent and require a lifetime of compensation, Zappitell explores all areas of recovery. His team has an impressive track record of obtaining significant awards and settlements designed to help restore clients to a life of dignity and independence. “Our objective is to help clients get the maximum result,” says Zappitell. “We have tremendous experience taking cases to trial to obtain significant mone-
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tary awards.” For Zappitell and his team of seasoned personal injury attorneys, it’s all about qualifications, experience and personal attention. The firm also collaborates with some of the top medical, biomechanical and business experts around the country. Zappitell knows how physically and emotionally painful it can be for both victims and their families. In the case of a wrongful death, the firm works closely with family members,
not only to help them understand their legal rights but also to help them get in touch with counselors, therapists and other grief resources to help cope with their loss. “We understand the pain and financial hardships facing our clients and work with them every step of the way to make sure they not only receive the financial compensation they deserve, but we also strive to make sure those responsible for their injuries are held accountable,” Zappitell says.
ZAPPITELL LAW FIRM is located at 200 N.E. 2nd Ave., Ste. 103, Delray Beach. For more information, call 561-330-6330 or visit florida.law.
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FLAVOR TO SAVOR: (clockwise from above) Charley’s Crab Cod and Clams; Charley’s Crab Muer Chicken Bistro; Charley’s Crab Muer Prime Rib French Dip
A DECADE OF GOOD TASTE
Flavor Palm Beach, Restaurant Month Of The Palm Beaches, Celebrates 10th Anniversary
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hen Flavor Palm Beach, Restaurant Month of the Palm Beaches, first launched in September 2007, not many people had heard of a restaurant month. Establishments were quick to pass on the idea, and securing a meeting with managers or owners was near impossible for organizers of the fledgling event. But the restaurants that did give it a chance laid the foundation for what is now one of the most beloved dining events in Palm Beach County. Flavor Palm Beach extends throughout September, and it encourages local gourmands and visitors to experience the diverse array of cuisines that the county has to offer, from Boca Raton to Jupiter. Participating restaurants present a selection of specially priced courses for lunch and dinner, giving diners their choice
of three dishes per course. This year, 53 venues will be joining in on the foodie fun. Among that group are six new additions: The Regional Kitchen & Public House in West Palm Beach, Sant Ambroeus in Palm Beach, The
returning for their 10th consecutive year. “Flavor PB is truly a great opportunity to expand upon your customer base and reach diners who have not yet tried your venue, while giving back to such an amazing cause like the Palm
Flavor Palm Beach extends throughout September, and it encourages local gourmands and visitors to experience the diverse array of cuisines that the county has to offer, from Boca Raton to Jupiter.
Parisian Restaurant & Wine Bar in Jupiter, La Masseria in Palm Beach Gardens, Costa in Palm Beach and Barcello in North Palm Beach. Area favorites like III Forks, The Capital Grille, Renato’s, Pistache French Bistro, Maison Carlos, Charley’s Crab and Café Chardonnay are
Beach County Food Bank,” says Executive Chef Paul Jones of Charley’s Crab. A portion of proceeds from the event will benefit the Lantana-based nonprofit. Chef Jones’ menu this year will comprise Heirloom Panzanella Salad, Lobster and Shrimp Carbonara and Pineap-
ple Bundt Cake with Coconut Sorbet. Possibly the biggest change that Flavor Palm Beach has seen within the past decade is the advent of online dining reservations, says founder Briana Beaty. “With reviews, rankings and photos at everyone’s fingertips, it certainly takes the pressure off of restaurants to be in a ‘prime’ location,” she says. “If anything, people are looking for the hidden gem, off the beaten path – a locals’ favorite spot.” But what are the most delicious ingredients of Flavor Palm Beach, according to Beaty? “The sense of community, the economic boost, an excuse to share a meal with a loved one and seeing the chefs get creative.” O – Kristen Altus
For more information, visit flavorpb.com.
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ith season come social commitments and houseguests, but entertaining at home doesn’t have to mean hours slaving away in the kitchen. Simply put together a selection of delicious foods, arrange them stylishly and let guests graze at their own pace. The following recipes, from “Party Food to Share” by Kathy Kordalis, are for relaxed food that you can whip up after work or during a busy weekend. Whether you’re serving a boozy brunch, a light lunch or a decadent dinner, simply pair these dishes with the perfect drinks and great atmosphere – and you’re good to go. Because, ultimately, it’s all about spending time with your guests and enjoying yourself.
BREAKFAST TART While constructing this tart, it’s important to create good indentations for the eggs to sit in to prevent any spilling. When you arrange the first layer of leeks, create the indentations, and reinforce them with the pancetta. (Serves 4-6) INGREDIENTS 3½ tbsp. butter, roughly chopped 1 leek, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 2 tbsp. thyme and oregano, roughly chopped (or 1 tsp. each of dried thyme and oregano) 8 phyllo pastry sheets 10 slices pancetta 6 eggs, at room temperature 1 tbsp. olive oil 1½ handfuls arugula, coarsely chopped TOOLS 8 x 11½ in. baking sheet INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Melt half the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add the leek and garlic and stir occasionally until starting to caramelize (approximately 6-7 minutes). Add the thyme and oregano to the pan, and set aside off the heat. Melt the remaining butter, and brush the base and sides of the baking sheet. Trim the phyllo pastry sheets to fit inside the baking sheet. Place the first pastry sheet on the baking sheet, brush with butter and then lay another pastry sheet on top. Repeat until all the pastry sheets are used. Spread the leek mixture over the pastry base. Make 6 evenly
spaced indentations in the leek mixture. Place the pancetta over the tart, leaving the indentations free for the eggs. Place in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Crack the eggs into the indentations, drizzle with oil and bake until the tart is set and the eggs are medium cooked (approximately 10-15 minutes). Scatter the arugula over the top, and return to the oven until just wilted.
MAKE-AHEAD PRIMAVERA RISOTTO If you decide to make this ahead of time, it’s best to par-cook it. Otherwise, if you try to prepare it completely and then reheat it later, it will be overcooked and mushy. (Serves 6 as a starter) INGREDIENTS 5½ cups vegetable stock 7 oz. mini carrots and mixed green vegetables (such as asparagus, green beans, broccoli and sugar snap peas), cut into bite-size pieces 1 leek, thinly sliced 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. butter 1 celery stick, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1¾ cups arborio rice 1 ⁄3 cup white wine 3 sprigs lemon thyme, leaves picked Handful parsley, roughly chopped Pinch chives, roughly chopped Pinch freshly grated nutmeg 1½ cups grated parmesan Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Handful fresh basil leaves
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Place the stock and 1 cup cold water in a large saucepan over high heat. Cover, and bring to a boil. Add the carrots, and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer, covered, for 2 minutes. Add the mixed green vegetables. Simmer, covered, for 2 minutes or until just tender. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Cover to keep warm. Remove the stock from the heat, and, if making in advance, set aside 1/3 cup (this will be used for reheating). Add the leek, oil and butter to a separate heavy-based pan, and cook for 3 minutes; then add the celery and garlic, and cook on low heat for 5 minutes or until softened. Add the rice. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the wine. Simmer for 30 seconds. Add 1/3 cup stock to
the rice mixture. Cook, stirring, until the stock has been absorbed. Repeat with remaining stock, 1/3 cup at a time, until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender. If making the risotto in advance, remove the risotto from the stove, and pour onto a baking sheet to stop the cooking and cool it as quickly as possible. (The rice will taste a bit raw in the center.) Refrigerate, uncovered, until cold. The risotto can then be stored in a covered container for up to 2 days. Note: Eliminate this stage if you don’t want to make it in advance, and continue as below. To reheat and/or finish cooking, return the risotto to the pan with the reserved 1/3 cup stock. Heat gently until the liquid has absorbed and the rice is tender. Add the vegetables, thyme, parsley, chives, nutmeg and 3/4 cup parmesan to the pan. Stir. Remove from the heat. Let stand, covered, for 2 minutes or until the vegetables are heated through and the cheese is melted. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the basil, and serve, topped with the remaining parmesan.
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WATERCRESS FALAFEL WITH GRAPEFRUIT AND SUMAC YOGURT These falafel are cooked in the oven instead of being fried, making them healthier. The watercress brings an earthier flavor, while grapefruit and sumac add a clean, fresh twist. (Serves 6 as a sharing dish) WATERCRESS FALAFEL INGREDIENTS 2 cans chickpeas, drained 1 tbsp. tahini 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cumin seeds ½ tsp. red pepper flakes 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 cups watercress, roughly chopped, plus extra to serve
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½ bunch cilantro, roughly chopped 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour Juice of ½ lemon 3 tbsp. olive oil ½ grapefruit, peeled and segmented, to serve Handful cilantro, to serve SUMAC YOGURT INGREDIENTS ½ cup thick Greek-style yogurt ¼ cup tahini paste 1 tsp. sumac 1 tbsp. olive oil Grated zest and juice of ½ grapefruit INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 425˚ F. To make the falafel, place the chickpeas in a food processor with the tahini, salt, baking powder, cumin, red pepper
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flakes, garlic, watercress, cilantro, flour and lemon juice. Process until very finely chopped but not puréed. Place a large roasting pan in the oven to heat up. Using wet hands, shape the falafel mixture into 16 balls, and then flatten slightly into patties. Add the oil to the roasting pan; return to the oven for 2 minutes; and then carefully add the falafel, tossing to coat them in hot oil. Bake for 25 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix the yogurt, tahini, sumac, olive oil and grapefruit zest and juice, and set aside. Serve the falafel with segments of grapefruit, watercress and cilantro on a platter with the bowl of sumac yogurt.
“Party Food to Share” is written by Kathy Kordalis with photography by Mowie Kay. It is published by Ryland Peters & Small and retails for $21.95. Find it at rylandpeters.com or wherever books are sold.
CHOCOLATE MUD CAKE WITH WHISKEY AND BLOOD ORANGE CREAM This cake is dense, moist, decadent and rich – but not very sweet. Serving it with the whiskey and blood orange cream makes it very grownup. (Serves 10) CHOCOLATE MUD CAKE INGREDIENTS 2¼ sticks unsalted butter, chopped 7 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 cup whole milk 1 ⁄3 cup whiskey 1½ cups plus 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. instant coffee
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3 eggs 1½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted 2 oz. self-rising flour, sifted 2 tbsp. cocoa powder, sifted, plus extra for dusting CHOCOLATE GANACHE ICING INGREDIENTS 5 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1-2 tsp. light corn syrup, or to taste ½ cup heavy cream WHISKEY AND BLOOD ORANGE CREAM INGREDIENTS Scant 1 cup heavy cream 4 tsp. whiskey Juice of 1 blood orange 2-3 tbsp. superfine sugar, or to taste
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TOOLS 11 x 8 in. baking pan, lightly greased INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 300˚ F. Place the butter, chocolate, milk, whiskey, sugar, vanilla and coffee in a large saucepan over medium heat, and stir occasionally for 6 minutes or until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly. Add the eggs, and whisk to combine. Pour into a large bowl, add the flours and cocoa and whisk until smooth. Pour into the prepared baking pan, and bake for 40 minutes or until cooked when tested with a
skewer. Allow to cool completely in the baking pan, and then remove. To make the chocolate ganache icing, heat the chocolate, corn syrup and cream in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring, until melted and smooth. Set aside to cool completely. Meanwhile, for the whiskey and blood orange cream, whisk the cream, whiskey, blood orange juice and sugar until light and fluffy, and set aside. When the cake has cooled, spread the chocolate ganache icing on top, and allow to set. Either top with the blood orange cream, or serve it on the side. O
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Deerfield Beach’s Chanson Restaurant Takes An Artful Approach To Modern Italian Cuisine BY LESLIE J. KRAFT
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njoying a truly gourmet meal sitting practically beachside is a rare treat – even in South Florida. But you can experience exactly that at Chanson Restaurant in Deerfield Beach’s Royal Blues Hotel, South Florida’s only Relais & Châteaux property. Take the short drive to the sophisticated culinary destination, and you will be rewarded – first with a feast for the eyes. Gaze at the 1,500-gallon saltwater aquarium above the dining room and then the avant-garde art adorning the walls, much of which is from the collection of hotel owner Edward Walson, an A-list Hollywood and Broadway producer who grew up vacationing in Deerfield Beach. His goal with Chanson is to elevate cuisine to high art, and he succeeds brilliantly with the help of Executive Chef Florenzo Barbieri, considered Italian culinary royalty, who has led the charge at awardwinning hotels and restaurants in Rome, Florence and Sicily. His creative menu at Chanson is considered “modern Italian healthful cuisine.” The chef works magic with local ingredients to create specialties like Pistachio Crusted Yellowfin Tuna with a sweet and sour Sicilian pepperonata and Sexy Tartare, vibrant with strawberries and chili sauce. Other show-stoppers include Grouper in Mediterranean style and Octopus cooked twice in its own water; seared; and served on Sicilian “green” pesto with almonds, salt baked potato Cherie and chickpea chips. If weather permits, dine outside, and watch the action on the pier or the waves crashing on the beach. 100
And, if you’d like to experience the full range of Chef Barbieri’s talent, order the Tasting Menu: five beautifully executed small courses providing a panorama of flavors and textures. With a wine pairing for each course, this choice is divine. Our samplings included the spectacular Twice Cooked Octopus; Ceviche with tiger’s milk and organic baby vegetables; and Pasta Buttons stuffed with braised beef, mascarpone and parmigiano sauce that melt in your mouth so nicely that you miss them when they’re gone. The fresh Caprese of Snapper, served with dried heirloom tomato and basil sponge, was perfectly light. Dessert was the most special S’mores I’ve ever had, complete with a smoky campfire aroma wafting over chocolate panna cotta, graham crackers, marshmallow and choco-
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(From top) Tuna; Foie Gras; Scallops; Surf & Turf; Crab; Espresso Dessert; S’mores
Hotel owner Edward Walson’s goal with Chanson is to elevate cuisine to high art, and he succeeds brilliantly with the help of Executive Chef Florenzo Barbieri, considered Italian culinary royalty. late crumble with vanilla gelato. The Zuccotto is a must-try, too. It’s lavender oil cake with Key lime curd, Alchermes liqueur, Italian meringue, white chocolate curls and pearls and lemon and pistachio biscotti. It simply doesn’t get better by the beach than Chanson. O
where Chanson Restaurant is located in Royal Blues Hotel, 45 N.E. 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach. For more information, call 954-8572929 or visit royalblueshotel. com/chanson_restaurant.
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West Boca Eye Center
State-of-the-Art Technology Caring For Your Vision www.WestBocaEye.com Associations: Medicare Ophthalmology Expert for Quality of Care Review Board, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Palm Beach Opthamalmogy Society, Corporate Representative for Glaukos iStent, Allergen and Optos Imaging WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE: the routine eye exam. You brace yourself while the doctor applies those terrible drops, dilating your pupils so wide that you go stumbling out of the office like a vampire who’s lost track of the time. Instead, Dr. Brent Bellotte of West Boca Eye Center invites you to finally come in from the darkness and feast your eyes on his state-of-the-art facility (which rivals the deck of the Starship Enterprise), providing patients with cuttingedge diagnostic and surgical care. Take artificial lens implants. It sounds like 23rd century technology, but it’s happening today. “It is custom laser cataract surgery,” Dr. Bellotte says. “The clouded lens is removed, and we literally build your custom lens prescription right into your eyes.” He also treats degenerative diseases like glaucoma with advanced technology, using stents to reduce pressure and lessen the patient’s dependence
on glaucoma medication. As a certified dry-eye center, the facility offers the newest dry-eye therapies available, including dissolvable punctal plugs that allow your natural tears to stay in your eyes longer. Best of all, West Boca Eye Center has the Optos fundus camera, which provides nearly full retinal imaging without the use of drops – no vampire-inducing dilation required. Their new retina service offers medical and surgical retinal care (for retinal detachments, diabetes and macular degeneration) with the same cutting-edge technology that has come to be expected from West Boca Eye Center. Dr. Bellotte is a dedicated physician and surgeon whose professional opinion is sought throughout the community. He currently serves as an expert ophthalmology consultant for Medicare’s quality of care review board. He leads the way in innovation because he prides himself on being a bit
of a techno-geek, staying up to date with advanced research in surgical techniques, treatments and evolving diagnostic technology. “I’ve always been skilled at technology,” Dr. Bellotte says. “It’s something that has always come easily to me. Ophthalmology provides a unique blend between high-tech medical technology and the practice of medicine. It’s a hybrid of these two things.”
DR. BRENT BELLOTTE Board Certified Ophthalmologist
9325 Glades Road, Ste. 201, Boca Raton, FL 33434; 561-488-1001; www.WestBocaEye.com
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❘ 2200 W. Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.447.0024 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday. ANGLE Eau Palm Beach Resort
& Spa ❘ 100 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Manalapan ❘ 561.540.4850 ❘ Dinner Thursday-Saturday. THE ATLANTIC GRILLE The
Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.3286 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. BONEFISH GRILL Shoppes at Boca Grove ❘ 21065 Powerline Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.483.4949 ❘ Lunch Saturday and Sunday. Dinner nightly. BREWZZI Glades Plaza ❘ 2222 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2739 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
Seagate Hotel & Spa ❘ 1000 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.665.4900 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. (Lunch Monday-Friday November-May.)
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CHE!!! RESTAURANT 900 E.
Atlantic Ave. ❘ #22 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.562.5200 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday. CHOPS LOBSTER BAR Royal
Palm Place ❘ 101 Plaza Real S. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.2675 ❘ Dinner nightly.
FIFTH AVENUE GRILL 821
S.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. 561.265.0122
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CUT 432 432 E. Atlantic
5101 Congress Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.912.9800 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner Monday-Saturday.
Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.9898 ❘ Dinner nightly.
HENRY’S The Shoppes at
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Addison Place ❘ 16850 Jog Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.1949 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday.
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ne of the most celebrated restaurants in Italy has finally opened its first U.S. location, on Biscayne Boulevard, and Miami residents are raving about its pizza and Neapolitan cuisine. ‘O Munaciello takes guests on a unique culinary journey, interpreting traditional Italian dishes into modern creations. Using local produce and Italian-imported goods, ‘O Munaciello serves a full dinner menu six days a week. It features decadent appetizers like Prosciutto Di Parma Ferrarini Con Burrata E
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Tartufo (cured ham, burrata cheese and black truffle) and rich entrées such as Polpo E Patate Caldi Con Cuore Di Provola (octopus, potato and smoked mozzarella). The specialty and classic pizzas are baked in a handmade brick oven, imported directly from Naples. The menu also features an extensive dessert list, encouraging patrons to top off each meal with classics like Tiramisu or Pastiera. Carmine Candito is at the helm of ‘O Munaciello’s kitchen, hailing from a family of Neapolitan
pizza makers. While he grew up working in his father’s restaurant in Naples, Candito eventually moved to Florence to work at Le Scuderie, which transformed into ‘O Munaciello more than 10 years ago. By his side is Executive Chef Elia Cui, who has worked in popular dining venues across Italy. – Kristen Altus
‘O Munaciello is located at 6425 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. For more information, call 786-907-4000 or visit munaciello-miami.com.
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Executive Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.0550 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
Executive Center Drive ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.3881 ❘ Dinner nightly.
J. ALEXANDER’S University
5550 N.W. 40th St. ❘ Coconut Creek ❘ 954.977.6700 ❘ Dinner nightly.
Commons ❘ 1400 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.9875 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. JIMMY’S FRIES TO CAVIAR GARDEN BISTRO & BAR
6299 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.617.5965 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.
NYY STEAK Seminole Casino ❘
OCEANS 234 234 N. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.428.2539 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sunday. THE OFFICE 201 E. Atlantic
KE`E GRILL 17940 N. Military Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.995.5044 ❘ Dinner nightly.
Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.276.3600 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.
MADISONS NEW YORK GRILL & BAR 2006 N.W. Executive
PAMPA GAUCHO BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE 4490 N. Federal
561.994.0808
Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
Highway ❘ Lighthouse Point ❘ ❘ Lunch FridaySunday. Dinner nightly.
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Town Center at Boca Raton ❘ 5860 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2320 ❘ Lunch daily.
Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.5093 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.
MAX’S GRILLE Mizner Park ❘ 404 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.0080 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.
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MORTON’S, THE STEAKHOUSE
The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.7724 ❘ Dinner nightly.
954.943.3595
301 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.912.0000 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday. Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. PIÑON GRILL The Terrace at Town Center ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.7770 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.
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RACKS DOWNTOWN EATERY & TAVERN Mizner Park ❘ 402 Plaza
Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.1662 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.
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Palm Place ❘ 141 Via Naranjas ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.990.7969 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.
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Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.5888 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
Third Court ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Mizner Park ❘ 225
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N.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.6746 ❘ Dinner nightly.
SALT7 32 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.7258 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday. SEASONS 52 2300 N.W. Executive Center Drive ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.9952 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. SIX TABLES 112 N.E. Second St. ❘
Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.6260 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday by reservation. SUNDY HOUSE 106 S. Swinton Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.5678 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Saturday. Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. Brunch Sunday. TEMPER GRILLE The Reserve ❘ 9858 Clint Moore Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.717.8081 ❘ Dinner nightly. TRUE 147 S.E. First Ave. ❘
Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.5100 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Sunday. Dinner nightly.
954.421.9272
BUDDHA SKY BAR 217 E.
Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.
561.450.7557
BLUEFIN SUSHI THAI GRILL
861 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.981.8986 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. FAH ASIAN BISTRO Boca
Valley Plaza ❘ 7461 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.241.0400 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday. Dinner nightly. HOUSE OF SIAM 25 N.E.
Second Ave. ❘ #116 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.9191 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. JAPANGO Riverstone Shoppes
of Parkland ❘ 7367 N. State Road 7 ❘ Parkland ❘ 954.345.4268 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Delray Marketplace ❘ 14811 Lyons Road ❘ #106 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.9996 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday. Dinner nightly.
taste listings KANPAI 41 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8688 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly.
Delray Beach ❘ 561.404.1347 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
KAPOW! NOODLE BAR
ZINBURGER WINE & BURGER BAR Town Center at Boca
Mizner Park ❘ 431 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.7322 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.3252 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
LA TRE 249 E. Palmetto
CONTINENTAL
Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.4568 ❘ Dinner nightly.
THE BOCA BEACH HOUSE
887 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.826.8850 ❘ Breakfast and lunch daily.
LEMONGRASS ASIAN BISTRO
420 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.5050 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. Royal Palm Place ❘ 101 Plaza Real S. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8181 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.
BOHEME BISTRO 1118 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.4899 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
MAGICAL RICE 1668 N. Federal
DORSIA RESTAURANT 5837 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.961.4156 ❘ Dinner nightly.
Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.7534 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. NINJA SPINNING SUSHI BAR
41 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8688 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. NORI THAI 217 E. Palmetto
Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2999 ❘ Lunch and dinner Tuesday-Sunday. P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO
University Commons ❘ 1400 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.3722 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. RISE MODERN ASIAN CUISINE AND SUSHI 6063 S.W. 18th St. ❘
#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.
Morning Glory at ROK: BRGR
SUSHI RAY The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.9506 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.
2399 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.6779 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
TEMPURA HOUSE The Reserve ❘
BURGERS
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. 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 5030 Champion Blvd. ❘ D8 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.9919 ❘ 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.
BURGERFI 6 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘
Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.9590 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 7959 W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Suite 201 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.562.8039 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 2009 N.E. Second St. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.531.6168 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. BOCA BURGER HOUSE 499
LA CIGALE 253 S.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0600 ❘ Dinner nightly. LE RIVAGE 450 N.E. 20th St. ❘
Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.0033 ❘ Dinner nightly. OLIO BISTRO 42 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.6633 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday. TEA-LICIOUS TEAROOM & GIFTS 4995 W. Atlantic
Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.5155 ❘ Breakfast and lunch MondaySaturday.
FARM-TO-TABLE/ORGANIC
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.
Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.5836 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.
HABIT BURGER Delray Place ❘ 1831
GARY RACK’S FARMHOUSE KITCHEN Royal Palm Place ❘
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. ROK:BRGR 4 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.808.7220 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sunday. SHULA BURGER Delray Marketplace ❘ 14917 Lyons Road ❘
FARMER’S TABLE 1901 N. Military
399 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.826.2625 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. 204 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.266.3642 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. 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 ❘
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taste listings B I T E S/ INDIAN
THE LITTLE CHALET 485 S.
PUNJAB FINE INDIAN CUISINE
Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.325.8000 ❘ Dinner nightly.
1801 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.8000 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Saturday. Dinner nightly.
THE MELTING POT 5455 N.
Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.
561.997.7472
SAPPHIRE INDIAN CUISINE
Royal Palm Place ❘ 500 Via de
FRENCH
Palmas ❘ Suite 79 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.2299 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
CARPE DIEM 110 E. Atlantic
Ave. ❘ #120 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sunday.
ITALIAN
561.455.2140
ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA Shops at Boca Grove ❘
CASIMIR BISTRO Royal Palm
Place ❘ 416 Via De Palmas ❘ #81 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.955.6001 ❘ Lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday. CHEZ MARIE FRENCH BISTRO
Polo Club Shoppes ❘ 5030
Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.0027 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday. Dinner Tuesday-Saturday. CREPE CAFÉ 504 Via De Palmas
❘ Royal Palm Place ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561.757.3504
KATHY’S GAZEBO CAFÉ
Spanish River Center ❘ 4199 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.6033 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday. Dinner Tuesday-Staurday. LA FERME 9101 Lakeridge
Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.654.6600 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday. LA NOUVELLE MAISON 5 Palms
Building ❘ 455 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.3003 ❘ Dinner nightly.
GERMAN BIERGARTEN Royal Palm Place ❘ 309 Via De Palmas ❘ #90 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.7462 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
GREEK ESTIA TAVERNA & BAR Royal
Palm Place ❘ 507 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.5800 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. IT’S ALL GREEK 9704 Clint Moore
Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.883.6337 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. JIMMY THE GREEK 8221 Glades
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WOK THIS WAY The Bol Brings Authentic Asian Cuisine To Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
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atisfy your craving for authentic Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s new restaurant, The Bol, which serves up freshly wokcooked dishes for lunch and dinner. The venue, which has a sister location at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in May. Steve Bonner, casino president, noted at the event: “We’re excited about opening our eighth dining venue here at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. We’re confident our guests will really enjoy The Bol experience.” At the 60-seat restaurant, located near the main valet entrance, diners can expect bold regional selections featuring traditional Asian ingredients, including Bol Style Lo Mein, Stir Fried Bok Choy with Garlic Sauce and Vietnamese or Chinese OUZO BAY GREEK KOUZINA
201 Plaza Real ❘ Mizner Park ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.757.0082 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sunday. RAFINA GREEK TAVERNA The
Boardwalk at 18th St. ❘ 6877 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.409.3673 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
T H E B O C A R AT O N O B S E R V E R
Eggrolls. Cool off with sweet beverage options like Vietnamese Iced Coffee and Thai Tea. – Shavantay Minnis
The Bol is located in Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, 5550 N.W. 40th St., Coconut Creek. For more information, call 954-977-6700 or visit seminolecoconutcreek casino.com.
21065 Powerline Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.218.6600 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 851 S. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.3028 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 115 N.E. Sixth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.7911 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. ARTURO’S 6750 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.7373 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ #239 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.3777 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. CAFE MED BY BICE 2096
N.E. Second Ave. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.596.5840 ❘ Breakfast and dinner daily. CAFFE LUNA ROSA 34 S.
Ocean Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561.274.9404
CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
Town Center at Boca Raton ❘
6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.2805 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL
The Boardwalk at 18th St. ❘ 6909 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8838 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. TAVERNA KYMA 6298 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.2828 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.
CASA D’ANGELO 171 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.996.1234 ❘ Dinner nightly.
TAVERNA OPA 270 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.303.3602 ❘ Dinner nightly.
Place ❘ 16950 Jog Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.381.0037 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly.
D’ANGELO PIZZA, WINE BAR AND TAPAS Addison
Food photos by Eduardo Schneider
FONDUE
taste listings DAVINCI’S OF BOCA Town Center at Boca Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.8466 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. DAVITO’S 19635 State Road 7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.482.2323 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. DOMINICS 8177 W. Glades
Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.3186 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Westwinds of Boca ❘ 9834 W. Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.6325 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. DOMUS 39 ITALIAN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Royal Palm Place ❘
Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.2900 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
561.470.0112 ❘ Lunch
NINO’S Fifth Avenue Shops ❘
VINO WINE BAR AND ITALIAN TAPAS 114 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca
7120 Beracasa Way ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.9075 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. NOVELLO RESTAURANT & BAR 5999 N. Federal Highway
❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.3495 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. PICCOLINO RESTAURANT
170 W. Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.8858 ❘ Dinner MondaySaturday. POSITANO 4400 N. Federal
187 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.8787 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.
Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2920 ❘ Dinner nightly.
FRANK & DINO’S 39 S.E. First
RISTORANTE SAPORI Royal
Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.218.4636 ❘ Dinner nightly. IL GIRASOLE RESTAURANT
2275 S. Federal Highway ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.3566 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. JOSEPHINE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 5751 N.
Palm Place ❘ 301 Via de Palmas ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.367.9779 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. SICILIAN OVEN Town Center at
Boca Raton ❘ 21170 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Suite 9 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.9772 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. TANZY iPic Theaters, Mizner Park
Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.0668 ❘ Dinner TuesdaySunday.
❘ 301 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.
LA STELLA'S RESTAURANT 159
TERRA FIAMMA Delray
E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2081 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. LA VILLETTA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 4351 N. Federal
Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.8403 ❘ Dinner nightly.
561.922.6699
Marketplace ❘ 9169 W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.495.5570 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. TRAMONTI 119 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.1944 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly.
LOUIE BOSSI’S RISTORANTE BAR PIZZERIA 100 E. Palmetto Park
TRATTORIA ROMANA 499 E.
Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.336.6699 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.
561.393.6715
MAGGIANO’S 21090 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8244 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. MARIO’S OSTERIA 1400 Glades
Monday-Satur-
day. Dinner nightly.
Raton ❘ 561.869.0030 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.
JAMAICAN ROCKSTEADY JAMAICAN BISTRO 2399 N. Federal
Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.465.3167 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
KOSHER ASIA SUSHI/WOK/GRILL The
Fountains ❘ 7600 Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8100 ❘ Lunch Sunday-Friday. Dinner SundayThursday. BOCA GRILL Somerset Shoppes ❘ 8903 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.8434 ❘ Lunch Sunday-Friday. Dinner Sunday-Thursday. BUTCHER BLOCK GRILL The
Fountains Center ❘ 7000 W. Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.409.3035 ❘ Lunch Sunday-Thursday. Dinner Saturday-Thursday. MOZART CAFE The Fountains
Center ❘ 7300 W. Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.367.3412 ❘ Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. PITA ’N GO 22767 State Road 7 ❘
Boca Raton ❘ 561.477.0633 ❘ Lunch Sunday-Friday. Dinner SundayThursday.
MEDITERRANEAN/TURKISH APEIRO KITCHEN & BAR
Delray Marketplace ❘ 14917 Lyons Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.501.4443 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.
MEXICAN BAJA CAFE DOS 1310 S. Federal Highway ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.596.1304 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. BAJA CANTINA 201 N.W. First St.
❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.8118 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. BAMBOLEO COCINA Y MEZCALERIA 1450 N. Federal
Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.2120 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. BLUE MOON MEXICAN CAFÉ
The Boardwalk at 18th St. ❘
6897 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.571.7000 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. CABO FLATS CANTINA AND TEQUILA BAR Delray
Marketplace ❘ 14851 Lyons Road ❘
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 ❘ ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.
LATIN
MATTEO’S RESTAURANT
VILLAGIO ITALIAN EATERY
CABANA EL REY 105 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.9090 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
2240 N.W. 19th St. ❘ Suite 904 ❘
PADRINO’S Mission Bay Plaza ❘ 20455 State Road 7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.1070 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.
561.278.9570
NICK’S NEW HAVEN-STYLE PIZZERIA & BAR Glades Plaza ❘
Centre ❘ 3350 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.8860 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner Monday-Saturday.
Ke’e Grill’s Mixed Appetizer
Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.239.7000 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 233 S. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.0773 ❘ Dinner nightly.
THE CUBAN CAFE Plumtree
Mizner Park ❘ 344 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.447.2257 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. VILLA ROSANO The Reserve ❘
9858 Clint Moore Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘
CARIBBEAN GRILL 1332 N.W.
Second Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561.362.0161
Delray Beach ❘ 561.499.0378 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 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. SEPTEMBER 2017
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taste listings 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. 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. HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS Mission Bay ❘ 10125 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.218.8848 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. MILLER’S ALE HOUSE Shoppes at Blue Lake ❘ 1200 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.9142 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Boca Lyons Plaza ❘ 9244 W. Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.2989 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
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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.
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THE WISHING WELL IRISH PUB Royal Palm
Place ❘ 111 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ #9 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday.
561.750.5208
taste listings YARD HOUSE Mizner Park ❘ 201 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.6124 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
SANDWICHES/DELI BEN’S KOSHER DELICATESSEN RESTAURANT & CATERERS The Reserve ❘ 9942 Clint Moore
Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.470.9963 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. JUNIOR’S Mizner Park ❘ 409 Plaza Real ❘ Boca
Raton ❘ 561.672.7301 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
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Emeril Lagasse Foundation Grants $120,000 To The Dan Marino Foundation And Arc Broward
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he Emeril Lagasse Foundation recently granted $120,000 to The Dan Marino Foundation and Arc Broward during a reception at New River Fine Art in Fort Lauderdale. Each organization received a $60,000 grant to use toward special initiatives and programs that improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities and other challenges. “With the foundation’s footprint expanding into Fort Lauderdale, my wife, Alden, and I are honored to be able to give back to the deserving causes that make such an impact in this community,� says Chef Emeril
Julie Price and Brian Kish
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Lagasse. “Both organizations’ missions are very important to us, and we’re thankful to all our generous donors and community members who made this possible.� For more than 25 years, The Dan Marino Foundation has empowered the lives of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. In January, The Dan Marino Foundation opened the second Marino Campus at Florida International University, Modesto A. Maidique Campus. The new grant will go toward this program, which helps build the necessary skills for gainful, competitive employment; social competence; and independent living. “Claire and I really appreciate Emeril and Alden’s generosity in bringing New Orleans’ flair for good food, fun and entertainment to South Florida,� says Dan Marino, chairman of The Dan Marino Foundation. “And, most importantly, we are thankful for their partnership,
Molly Loubiere, Katie Mularz and Jessica Rodriguez
working together to push for change, by supporting programs that help equal the playing field, that provide opportunities for all young people to reach their fullest potential.� For 60 years, Arc Broward has been changing how people with developmental disabilities are embraced and included, enabling them
ing a positive impact on our community, both locally and nationally,� says Dennis Haas, president of Arc Broward. “We are grateful for the major support received from such an incredible organization.� In February, the Emeril Lagasse Foundation hosted the inaugural Line, Vine & Dine, a charity fishing
With the foundation’s footprint expanding into Fort Lauderdale, my wife, Alden, and I are honored to be able to give back to the deserving causes that make such an impact in this community. – Chef Emeril Lagasse, chairman and founder, Emeril Lagasse Foundation
to live, learn, work and play in their communities. The new grant will aid Arc Broward’s missionbased enterprises and certificate programs, including Arc Culinary, which develops essential skills for succeeding in a culinary career. “Arc Broward thrives on partnering with foundations that are mak-
tournament and seafood cook-off in Fort Lauderdale. Proceeds from the event provide essential funding for nonprofits and youth organizations, such as the grants awarded to The Dan Marino Foundation and Arc Broward. O For more information, visit emeril.org.
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Dr. Phil McGraw Headlines Cast Of Celebrities For Chris Evert/ Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic
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he world’s best known mental health professional and No. 1 daytime talk show host, Dr. Phil McGraw, heads a lineup of celebrities participating in the 2017 Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic Nov. 3-5. Dr. McGraw and Evert, the 18-time Grand Slam champion, have a common history of advocating for children and families affected by drug abuse and addiction. The “Dr. Phil” show, which often explores the impact of abuse and addiction, has received 27 Emmy nominations and won five PRISM awards. Evert’s event has raised more than $23 million since 1989 to combat drug abuse and child neglect. Dr. McGraw is an avid tennis player and will be returning to the event for the first time since 2002. The Boca Raton Observer is the event’s exclusive magazine sponsor.
Dr. Phil McGraw and Chris Evert have a common history of advocating for children and families affected by drug abuse and addiction. Five individuals from the acting community are also on the roster: firsttime participants Robin Givens (ABC’s “Head of the Class”) and Tate Donovan (DirecTV’s “Damages”) as well as 2016 attendees Timothy Olyphant (FX’s “Justified”), Jamie McShane (Netflix’s “Bloodline”) and Maeve Quinlan (CBS’s “The Bold and The Beautiful”). “American Idol” winner David Cook and three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves have also confirmed their attendance. Both have played in the event multiple times. The Pro-Celebrity event pairs celebrities and tennis pros for two days of tennis at the Delray Beach Tennis Center, Nov. 4 & 5, and the weekend also includes a Saturday evening Gala, Nov. 4, featuring dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. The classic kicks off Nov. 3 with a morning Pro-Am and an evening cocktail party at the resort. Tennis pros confirmed to play alongside Evert include longtime friend and fellow International Hall of Famer Martina Navratilova and former French Open doubles champion Luke Jensen. Navratilova has been a regular at the event in recent years, and Jensen is also a past participant. The 2016 event netted $700,000 for charity. Monies raised are distributed to programs funded through the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida and the Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County. O For more information, call 561-394-2400 or visit chrisevert.org.
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Impact 100 Palm Beach County To Host Fall Wine And Lite Bites At Neiman Marcus
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mpact 100 Palm Beach County will host its Fall Wine and Lite Bites event on Oct. 11 at Neiman Marcus at Town Center at Boca Raton. There is no charge to attend the event, and current members of Impact 100 are encouraged to bring guests to learn more about the impact the organization has had on the South Palm Beach County community over the past six years. During the event, current and prospective members will enjoy a reception sponsored by Neiman Marcus, NYY Steak and Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. Guests will also hear from two previous nonprofit recipients of Impact 100 Palm Beach County grants who will share a brief presentation on the progress they
have made since receiving the grants. Through strategic, high-impact grant making, Impact 100 women empower local nonprofits to bring about positive change in the community. In April, through the donations of Impact 100 Palm Beach County’s 562 members, five organizations were
Susan Brockway, Lauren Johnson, Kirsten Stanley, Michael DeSio, Helen Ballerano and Lauren LeBas
Impact 100 Palm Beach County was founded in 2011 by Tandy Robinson, Lisa Mulhall and Cindy Krebsbach, who wanted to im-
Current and prospective members will enjoy a reception sponsored by Neiman Marcus, NYY Steak and Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. Guests will also hear from two previous nonprofit recipients of Impact 100 Palm Beach County grants who will share a brief presentation on the progress they have made since receiving the grants. each awarded a $100,000 grant, and an additional $62,000 was divided among an additional five runner-up winners.
prove their community through the “power of women giving as one.” Impact 100 Palm Beach County advances high-impact philanthropy
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in South Palm Beach County by pooling smaller donations of individual women to create a large grant that will have a high impact on the community. The organization is a charitable fund of the Community Foundation. At Fall Wine and Lite Bites, complimentary valet will be provided by Neiman Marcus. Event RSVP is required. The exclusive magazine sponsor is The Boca Raton Observer. O For more information or to RSVP, call 561-336-4623 or email rsvp@impact100pbc.com.
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JM Family Associates Fight Childhood Hunger With Fourth Annual Spring Into Giving Campaign
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uring JM Family Enterprises’ fourth annual Spring into Giving campaign, the organization mobilized its more than 4,200 associates in the fight against food insecurity. This year, the company raised more than $96,000, which will provide 575,000 pounds of food to its food bank partners in five states. In South Florida, JM Family’s Deerfield Beach headquarters exceeded $65,000 in donations to support Feeding South Florida’s ongoing mission to provide families with nutritious meals. Local associates also volunteered their time, sorting 48,378 pounds of food, which equals more than 40,000 meals for food-insecure individuals throughout South Florida. Feeding South Florida annually rescues and distributes more than 40 million pounds of food to hungry individuals in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. “We can all make an impact when we work together,” says Colin Brown, chairman and CEO of JM Family Enterprises. “Our companywide campaign not only provided engaging activities for our
associates but a platform to communicate the unfortunate reality that, for millions of students, summertime marks the beginning of hunger season.” Associates were encouraged to donate time and money through creative fundraising initiatives to benefit food banks in various JM Family business locations, which see an uptick in need as schools are dismissed for the summer and children lack the two meals they normally receive during the school day. Founded in 1968 by automotive legend Jim
– stronger families and stronger communities. JM Family’s corporate philanthropy is focused on four areas of giving: empowering families and nurturing children, providing for essential needs, promoting education and preserving the environment. Its philanthropic mission is to be a leader in corporate citizenship and, through strategic utilization of re-
We can all make an impact when we work together. Our companywide campaign not only provided engaging activities for our associates but a platform to communicate the unfortunate reality that, for millions of students, summertime marks the beginning of hunger season. – Colin Brown, chairman and CEO, JM Family Enterprises
Moran, JM Family is committed to continuing his guiding philosophy of giving. By sharing time, talents and resources, the company keeps his spirit alive and cultivates something significant and lasting
sources, to improve the quality of life in the communities where its employees live and work. O For more information, visit jmfamily.com.
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and Tré Cool are back on the road with a world tour – including a stop at Coral Sky Amphitheatre on Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. The second leg of the Revolution Radio tour kicked off last month in Seattle, and Seattle MusicInsider.com had this to say about the show: “It was a night of alt-radio staples per-
fectly executed to the tune of social consciousness and political conviction. And if you’re even a minor fan of the veteran punk band’s catalog, it’s an understatement to say it’s worth going to this show.” Brit rockers Catfish and the Bottlemen will open the West Palm Beach show.
Photo by Frank Maddocks
Twenty-three years after its major label debut, “Dookie,” helped galvanize the ’90s punk rock scene, Green Day is still going strong. The band has won five Grammy Awards; sold more than 85 million records worldwide; and in-
spired a Tony-winning Broadway show, “American Idiot,” with its album of the same name. In 2015, Green Day was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Now, on the heels of their 2016 release and 12th studio album, “Revolution Radio,” Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt
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Adrienne Arsht Center For The Performing Arts Of Miami-Dade County 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org Sept. 29 John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous Show begins at 7 p.m.
American Airlines Arena 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 786-777-1000; aaarena.com Sept. 9 Aplauso 2017 Show begins at 8 p.m. Sept. 15 Depeche Mode Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 Nicky Jam & Plan B Show begins at 8 p.m. Sept. 19 Mumford & Sons Show begins at 7:30 p.m.
TUCKER UP: Chris Tucker brings his unique brand of humor to Hard Rock Live on Sept. 2 at 8 p.m.
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DYNAMIC DUO: Kathryn Dean will join David Cook as a special guest at the Broward Center on Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
BB&T Center 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise, 954-835-7469; thebbtcenter.com Sept. 14-17 Disney On Ice Presents “Dare To Dream” Show times vary.
Broward Center For The Performing Arts 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222; browardcenter.org Sept. 23 David Cook With Special Guest Kathryn Dean Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 UB 40 Legends Ali, Astro & Mickey Show begins at 8 p.m.
Coral Sky Amphitheatre 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach, 561-795-8883; livenation.com Sept. 3 Green Day Show begins at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 Brad Paisley Show begins at 7 p.m. Sept. 22 Zac Brown Band Show begins at 7 p.m.
The Fillmore Miami Beach At The Jackie Gleason Theater 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-673-7300; fillmoremb.com
Sept. 1 Dita Von Teese’s “The Art Of The Teese” Burlesque Revue Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 Paramore – Tour Two Show begins at 8 p.m. Sept. 15 An Evening With Al Pacino Show begins at 8 p.m.
Sept. 22 Luis Fonsi – Love + Dance World Tour Show begins at 8 p.m.
Hard Rock Live, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
James L. Knight International Center
Sept. 1-6, 15-20, 28-30 Miami Marlins Baseball Game times vary.
1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954-797-5555; hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com
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Parker Playhouse
Sept. 2 Chris Tucker Show begins at 8 p.m.
Sept. 1 Mann’s World Concert And Comedy Show Show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 7 Lee Tiger – Album Release Party Show begins at 9:30 p.m.
Sept. 30 90’s Love Fest Concert Show begins at 7 p.m.
Miami Marlins Park 501 Marlins Way, Miami, 305-480-1300; marlins.com
707 N.E. Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222; parkerplayhouse.com Sept. 6 Adam Ant – The Anthems Tour Show begins at 8 p.m. SEPTEMBER 2017
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Sept. 16 Steven Wright Show begins at 8 p.m. Sept. 26 David Gray Show begins at 8 p.m.
Pompano Beach Amphitheater 1801 N.E. Sixth St., Pompano Beach, 954-946-2402; livenation.com Sept. 16 Clint Black Show begins at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 Sammy Hagar & The Circle Show begins at 7 p.m.
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 5550 N.W. 40th St., Coconut Creek, 954-977-6700; seminolecoconutcreek casino.com Sept. 23 Lynda Carter “The Other Side Of Trouble” With Her All-Star Band Show begins at 8 p.m.
events Sept. 1 & 2 Delray Beach Retailer’s Clearance Sale Take advantage of great deals on items from your favorite boutiques around downtown Delray Beach. Visit the website for a list of participating retailers. Takes place at The Seagate Hotel & Spa in Delray Beach. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-404-0389 or visit theseagatehotel.com. 128
Sept. 1-30 Youth Cultural Empowerment Camp Exhibit The children of The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum’s Youth Cultural Empowerment Camp created collections of personal artwork during their summer experience, which now adorn the museum walls as its latest exhibit. Takes place at The Spady Museum in Delray Beach. Start times vary. For more information, call 561-279-8883 or visit spadymuseum.com. Sept. 8 Sushi & Stroll Take in the sound of taiko drums and stroll through tranquil gardens at sunset. Takes place at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach. Starts at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-4950233 or visit morikami.org. Sept. 9 Countdown 2 Zero Adoption Event This free event will present more than 1,000 of Palm Beach County’s dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, rabbits and guinea pigs available for adoption. It is a collaborative effort among local animal rescues to save lives. Takes place at Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-472-8845 or visit countdown2zero.org. Sept. 13 8th Annual Lauren’s Kids Walk In My Shoes Walk with this nonprofit to raise awareness in your community and stand up against child sexual abuse. Takes place at the Historical Society of Palm Beach County in West Palm Beach. Starts at 2:30
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p.m. For more information, call 786-288-5045 or visit laurenskids.org. Sept. 14 Seventh Annual JAFCO In My Shoes Luncheon This boutique shopping event and luncheon will benefit the JAFCO Children’s Ability Center and honors families raising children with developmental disabilities. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 954315-8698 or visit jafco.org. Sept. 15 Fourth Annual Bartender’s Battle Join the Unicorn Children’s Foundation in raising a glass to promote awareness of neurodiversity. Takes place at Farmer’s Table in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561620-9377 or visit unicorn childrensfoundation.org. Sept. 16 Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Kids Love And Family Expo The expo is a celebrityfilled extravaganza with everything that kids love
A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY: Brad Paisley will bring the tunes to Coral Sky Amphitheatre on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m.
plus the latest and greatest in products and services to make parents’ lives healthier, easier and more enjoyable. Takes place at Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 954-467-6637 or visit mods.org. Sept. 16 & 17 Exotic Plant & Orchid Sale And Indoor Arts & Crafts Show This sale will feature an amazing selection of rare and unusual orchids and exotic plants from more than 50 vendors as well as a food court and an arts and crafts fair. Takes place at Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach. Start times vary. For more information, call 561-233-1751 or visit mounts.org. Sept. 23 The International Coastal Cleanup Sponsored by Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, adults and families will join
forces to clear marine debris washed up on the beach and along the Intracoastal. Takes place at Spanish River Park in Boca Raton. Starts at 8 a.m. For more information, call 561-544-8605 or visit gumbolimbo.org. Sept. 25 Third Annual Dream Big Luncheon Guests will enjoy a silent auction, reception, lunch and more in celebration of Debbie Zelman’s 50th birthday. Benefits Debbie’s Dream Foundation. Takes place at Bonaventure Resort & Spa in Weston. Starts at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 954-475-1200 or visit debbiesdream.org. Sept. 28 Clematis By Night Presents Bobby McClendon Guests will enjoy live music by Bobby McClendon and his band, the Dirt Road Cartel, plus food and drink specials. Takes place on Clematis Street in West Palm Beach. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-822-1515 or visit bobbymcclendon.com. O
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happenings flash JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY MEN’S NIGHT OUT Men of all ages who care about sports and the community gathered for Men’s Night Out, presented by the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Men’s Division. In the Delray Acura Club at FAU Stadium, guests heard from Lane Kiffin, FAU’s new head football coach, and also enjoyed dinner, an open bar and premium networking.
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Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa was the hospitality sponsor for the annual Southampton Historical Museum Halsey House Gala. More than 300 attended the gala, held in an old-fashioned party tent on the grounds of the Halsey House, the oldest home in Southampton. Guests at the fundraiser enjoyed sunset cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and music by DJ Twilo. 1 Nick Gold, Wade Weissmann, Cindy Racco and Matt Moran 2 Peter & Judy Hadlock 3 Maribeth Welsh and Greg D’Elia 4 Sean Bruns, Suzanne Caldwell and Greg McKenzie 5 Jean Shafiroff 6 Oscar Mandes and Bob Chaloner 7 Tom Edmonds and Linda Stabler-Talty
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ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL EIGHTH ANNUAL PALM BEACH DINNER
More than 120 attended the eighth annual Palm Beach Dinner at Club Colette to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Chaired by Lourdes Fanjul, Talbott Maxey and Thomas Quick, the event raised money for the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center devoted solely to children. Guests enjoyed dinner and music from DJ Adam Lipson.
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SUBDIVISION
ADDRESS
BUYER
SELLER
SALE PRICE
PRIOR SALE PRICE
PRIOR SALE DATE
ADDISON RESERVE
7928 VILLA D ESTE WAY
SINGER SHELDON J
KURZER MARTIN
$250,000
$620,000
16-AUG-06
ADDISON RESERVE
7766 VILLA D ESTE WAY
LEBBIN DEBORAH H
AHRENSTEIN JEFFREY P
$535,000
$512,800
01-OCT-97
BEL MARRA
741 BERKELEY ST
UCHA VERONICA M
GRIDLEY JOAN I
$390,000
18-OCT-16
BOCA EAST ESTATES
1660 SW 3RD CT
ABRAHAM IGAL G
MODIST SCOTT INDIV TRUSTEE
$760,000
16-MAY-14
BOCA FALLS
12646 TORBAY DR
COOK STEPHAN
SAAVEDRA CARLOS A
$510,000
BOCA FALLS
21480 HALSTEAD DR
HAGENSICK JASON
SCHWARTZ STEVEN G INDIVI TRUSTEE
$545,000
BOCA FALLS
21426 GOSIER WAY
MIRABELLI TAMEIKA
FREEMAN RONALD
$560,000
$192,500
07-FEB-14
BOCA GROVE PLANTATION
7262 VALENCIA DR
FARBER HINDA
SOMMERS LINDA
$600,000
$766,600
01-JUN-89
BOCA ISLES NORTH
19243 BAY LEAF CT
CARCIONE PAOLO
BYRNES-BRONZINI DIANNE INDIV TRUSTEE
$510,000
BOCA ISLES NORTH
19457 BLACK OLIVE LN
KOCAERKEK NIKKI ILKNUR
YAM PERRY
$485,000
$521,000
01-OCT-07
BOCA ISLES SOUTH
10576 ST THOMAS DR
MILLIGAN DONALD ARTHUR
EJD SOUTH FLORIDA LLC
$450,000
$400,000
28-MAY-15
BOCA ISLES SOUTH
20016 OCEAN KEY DR
GREENBERG LEIGH
VILLANUEVA JOSE ALEJANDRO
$625,000
$380,000
19-FEB-99
BOCA POINTE CC - COSTA BRAVA
6457 COLOMERA DR
SCHNEIDER SHERYL ANN
MALKOFF JOY L INDIV TR
$359,000
$100
07-JAN-98
BOCA POINTE CC - EL DORADO
22818 EL DORADO DR
GREENFIELD ELLEN
CUMMINGS PAUL
$620,000
$620,000
17-AUG-16
BOCA POINTE CC - HAMLET
7926 TENNYSON CT
EHRLICH JULIE ELHARAR
COOPER ERIK A
$900,000
$648,000
14-JUL-14
BOCA POINTE CC - MERIDIANA
22701 MERIDIANA DR
LIFSON LOUIS
BRANDON HELENE INDIV TRUSTEE
$334,000
$231,000
25-AUG-14
BOCA POINTE CC - MERIDIANA
22720 MERIDIANA DR
KIRSCH FREDERIC
DIXON DARREN S
$203,500
30-JAN-14
BOCA POINTE CC - PALOMAR
7256 VIA PALOMAR
GUTIERREZ MONICA
CASHMAN MARVIN INDIV TRUSTEE
$403,000
03-OCT-07
BROKEN SOUND CC - OAK RUN
6372 NW 25TH WAY
SCHWARTZ STEVEN H
WOLFMAN ANITA
$250,000
BROKEN SOUND CC - TIMBER MILL
2234 NW 62ND DR
SCHULTE ANDRYA A
SCHULTE-GIESKE CHRISTIAN
$22,500
$535,000
30-JUL-04 25-NOV-09
21-MAY-07
04-SEP-12 $265,000
29-JUN-04
Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
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SUBDIVISION
ADDRESS
BUYER
SELLER
SALE PRICE
$1,275,000
PRIOR SALE PRICE
$430,000
PRIOR SALE DATE
OLD FLORESTA
789 AURELIA ST
KRANTZOW MICHAEL
OSBORNE R BRADY JR
POLO CLUB - HAMPTON COURT
17141 RYTON LN
WILNER LESLIE J
KANTER GERALD INDIV TRUSTEE
$319,000
01-JUN-88
POLO CLUB - HUNTINGTON
5673 HUNTINGTON PARK CT
LOGAN CLIFFORD R JR
GREENBAUM MICHAEL H
$605,000
$607,500
08-APR-10
POLO CLUB - HUNTINGTON
17089 HUNTINGTON PARK WAY
KAYE JOEL
SPIELMAN ROBIN PERSONAL REP
$315,000
$377,000
27-FEB-98
POLO CLUB - LAKES SUTTON PLACE
17232 BRIDLEWAY TRL
JACOBER DANA A
CB BRIDLEWOOD LLC
$1,188,000
ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB
377 E COCONUT PALM RD
BONADONNA ALYSSA
RIPPS ANDREW S
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
28-NOV-08
ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB
2166 W SILVER PALM RD
BRAUSER SARI WEISS
FERENC TERRY INDIV TRUSTEE
$2,100,000
$1,860,000
16-FEB-16
SATURNIA
11898 PRESERVATION LN
REESE THOMAS R
LEBRIGHT RONALD P
$600,000
$425,015
10-OCT-00
SATURNIA
11762 PRESERVATION LN
KOVACS DANIEL S
BROOKFIELD RELOCATION INC
$585,000
$585,000
20-JAN-17
SATURNIA
11560 BIG SKY CT
GARVER SCOTT A
TOOR MARK
$507,000
$284,844
30-DEC-99
SATURNIA ISLES
9555 BARLETTA WINDS PT
MELOMED GRIGORIY
ALCALAY ZIV
$645,000
$640,000
07-OCT-05
SEASONS OF BOCA RATON
3026 NW 60TH ST
ROLLNY ANNA MARIA
HERNANDEZ ERNESTO
$870,000
$769,900
14-DEC-10
SEASONS OF BOCA RATON
3046 NW 61ST ST
RUBEN MICHAEL
CROLAND LESLIE J
$755,000
$622,500
27-JUN-01
SEASONS OF BOCA RATON
3192 NW 60TH ST
BARLOW HOPE
HORNE WAYNE
$750,000
$747,000
08-JUL-05
THE OAKS AT BOCA RATON
17623 CADENA DR
CIAMPI GUERINO
STANDARD PACIFIC OF FLORIDA
$1,777,649
$8,800,000
29-OCT-12
THE OAKS AT BOCA RATON
17710 CADENA DR
BOURKE LYNDSAY
FARIAS BOSCO
$1,199,999
$1,129,990
05-APR-16
WATERSIDE
1121 SW 21ST AVE
YOUNG KENNETH J
LORD KAREN E
$1,030,000
$760,000
08-SEP-16
WATERSIDE
1041 SW 21ST AVE
LORD KAREN E
SUNDHAR VIJAY
$780,000
$690,000
15-MAR-12
WOODFIELD CC - BRIARCLIFF
4114 NW 60TH CIR
SILBERFRB FLORENCE
SEIDEN ROBERT R
$641,500
WOODFIELD CC - CAMBRIDGE PARK
5656 NW 40TH AVE 4
BARATTA DIANE
KRONBERG FRANK
$375,000
$194,000
08-DEC-15
01-NOV-97
05-JUL-16
15-MAY-13
Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
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The Bill Tome Foundation Keeps Underprivileged Youth Off The Streets Through Athletic Programming BY LICIA AVELAR
A
fter serving on the Boynton Beach Police Department for almost 25 years, Boca Raton resident Bill Tome decided it was time to hang up his badge in 2010. But he didn’t stop caring about the community he had served for so long. In 2013, he founded The Bill Tome Foundation for Kids & Families, Inc., to give underprivileged area youth the chance to participate in athletic programming and camps. It also provides back-toschool clothing, financial assistance for extracurricular activities, grocery gift cards for families and emergency college-tuition assistance. “There is no greater investment we can make than in the well-being and success of our community’s young people,” says Tome, president
The opportunities we give children who otherwise may have not had a chance to achieve has a tremendous positive impact on the neighborhoods in which those children and families live. – Bill Tome, president, The Bill Tome Foundation for Kids & Families, Inc.
of the foundation. “The opportunities we give children who otherwise may have not had a chance to achieve has a tremendous positive impact on the neighborhoods in which those children and families live. They become catalysts for real and lasting change in South Florida, as they seek to pay it forward to others in the future.” The focus on sports stems from Tome’s experience in establishing the Boynton Beach Police Department’s Police Athletic League in 1994. “I was assigned to an undercover 136
narcotics unit for four years, and, during that time, I saw all the kids on the street selling drugs and getting into trouble,” says Tome, 58, who now works as a Palm Beach County School District officer. “After I came out of narcotics, I was assigned to a community policing program with the Boynton Athletic League. I was able to start sport programs that involved the kids in the community.” During Tome’s 18 years as director of PAL, the program grew from 30 kids a year to more than 1,000, he says, and some even went on to
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From top: Bill Tome with police officers and members of Boynton Beach High School’s Education Rocks program; with city officials at field dedication; with Jr. ROTC Color Guard members
the NFL and the NBA. Prior to Tome’s retirement, the football field at Ezell Hester Jr. Community Park in Boynton Beach – where he hosted the PAL football league – was dedicated in his name. After leaving the force, “we wanted to continue the PAL concept,” Tome says. “My wife, Linda, is a retired social worker, and she did a lot of work with kids and saw what they needed, too.”
Thus, his eponymous nonprofit was born. The all-volunteer staff relies on community fundraising events to provide its services, including the annual Bill Tome Summer Fun Day and the Inaugural Bill Tome Foundation Golf Classic, which took place in June. The foundation currently needs volunteers to participate in sports events and programs. O For more information, call 561-504-6510 or visit thebilltomefoundation.org.
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